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<br /> Wastewater Funding <br /> The wastewater capital program is supported by wastewater user fees, wastewater systems <br /> The Capital Improvement Program for Wastewater is supported by the 1992 Urban Sanitary development charges, and assessments to property owners. These funds <br /> are currently <br /> Sewer Master Plan. This plan identifies future needs and estimates the costs to extend service adequate to maintain the existing system as well as support new service areas <br />and the current <br /> to developing areas within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The plan also includes effort of the I&I program. <br /> recommendations for rehabilitation of existing systems and management of infiltration and <br /> inflow (I&I) entering the wastewater collection system. The I&I program is a strategic approach designed to reduce or limit the amount of <br /> groundwater/rainwater flow that is treated at the regional wastewater treatment plant as well <br /> A Wet Weather Management Study for the wastewater system serving the Eugene/Springfield as retain the carrying capacity of the collection system. Currently, illicit connections <br />to the <br /> metropolitan area is currently underway through the Metropolitan Wastewater Management wastewater system or deterioration of the collection system (open joints, cracks, <br /> etc.) are <br /> Commission (MWMC). It is anticipated to be completed in 1999. In addition, the .Public allowing excessive groundwater or rainwater to enter the system. This <br />reduces the carrying <br /> Facilities Plan element of the Metropolitan Comprehensive Plan being updated by the Lane capacity of the collection system and contributes to large peaks in the <br />flows that are treated <br /> Council of Governments (LCOG) is scheduled to be completed in the next year. Both of these at the wastewater treatment plant. The Wet Weather Management Study may <br /> change the <br /> studies will likely result in future modifications to the City of Eugene's six year CIP. focus of the program over time, however, there will remain an on-going <br /> need to rehabilitate <br /> the older portions of the system that are exhibiting certain deficiencies. <br /> Project Categories <br /> Expansion of the wastewater collection system is financed primarily by Assessments and <br /> Wastewater projects are described in one of three ways: Systems Development Charges (SDCs) charged against new development. This CIP includes <br /> proposed projects that will require the commitment of future SDC revenues. <br /> 1. Preservation and Maintenance -These projects address both the preservation of the <br /> investment in existing facilities where routine preventive maintenance activities are no <br /> longer cost-effective, as well as I&I reduction. These projects are funded by user fees <br /> and currently reflect the focus on infiltration and inflow reduction. <br /> 2. Upgrades and Capacity Enhancements -These projects include modification, <br /> improvement, or expansion of existing facilities. Pump station upgrades are the primary <br /> project type within this category which is likely to be more prevalent as the studies <br /> mentioned above are completed. <br /> 3. New Capital Facilities -These projects result in a new capital asset and generally occur <br /> in anticipation of, or in response to, new development. New capital facilities are <br /> funded mainly by assessments, user fees, and through construction of system <br /> components by new development. <br /> In general, projects in all three categories help address Growth Management Policy 17, <br /> protectionlenhancement of air and water quality and habitat. <br /> City of Eugene 2000.2005 Capital Improvement Program City of Eugene 2000-2005 Capital Improvement Program <br /> Project and Program Areas -Wastewater Project and Program Areas-Wastewater <br /> 53 a 54 <br /> <br />