John and All,
Due to the economic impacts of the pandemic the City of Eugene has put a hold on all rate increase with no rate increases for 2020.
The City of Eugene had planned rate increases for our Stormwater and Wastewater utilities. The Stormwater utility only proposed an inflationary increase. Our Wastewater utility proposed an inflationary plus a slight service level increase to add two sewer repair maintenance workers. Now those rate increases are on hold.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Doug Singer, PE, CSM
Principal Civil Engineer
Public Works Engineering
City of Eugene
541-501-0354 cell
From: Leon, Christine <Christine.Leon@portlandoregon.gov>
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 11:17 AM
To: Townsen, Steve <Steve.Townsen@portlandoregon.gov>; Ryan, Bill <BILL.RYAN@portlandoregon.gov>; Elliott, Teresa <Teresa.Elliott@portlandoregon.gov>; Lewis, John (Oregon City) <jmlewis@orcity.org>; MikeBez@clackamas.us; chrisr@happyvalleyor.gov; kmcmillan@tualatin.gov'; seal@cityofestacada.org; Calvert, Lance <lcalvert@westlinnoregon.gov>; Paul.SCARLETT@odot.state.or.us; Rooney, Erica <erooney@ci.oswego.or.us>; nelson@ci.wilsonville.or.us; Walker, Mike <mwalker@cityofsandy.com>; Townsen, Steve <Steve.Townsen@portlandoregon.gov>; gfisher@cityofmolalla.com; AdamsS@milwaukieoregon.gov; Whynot, Jim <whynot@ci.gladstone.or.us>; carole@happyvalleyor.gov; Jerry Nelzen <nelzenj@canbyoregon.gov>; Kim McMillan <kmcmillan@tualatin.gov>; Mike Bisset <Mike.Bisset@mcminnvilleoregon.gov>; Kerber, Delora (Wilsonville) <kerber@ci.wilsonville.or.us>; Brian Rager <BRIANR@tigard-or.gov>; Anthony Hooper <ahooper@ci.oswego.or.us>; sheldonc@ci.sherwood.or.us; jfuchs@ci.tualatin.or.us; Russ Thomas <russ.thomas@newbergoregon.gov>; SINGER Doug K <DSinger@eugene-or.gov>; Cc: Dayna Webb <dwebb@orcity.org>
Subject: RE: Utility Rate Increases During the COVID -19 Economic Downturn
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Hi-I am happy to share what we are doing in PBOT for the Right of Way and Utility Permits.
We typically run an annual fee ordinance each May to update fees, rates and charges for the following fiscal year, which begins July 1. We have rate methodologies updated by cost of service (usual and customary) and program changes. This year, we will be extending the FY 19-20 rates to FY 20-21 without an ordinance. Fees and charges are in TRN3.450 on our City website. The SDC Impact Fees will change automatically, also without an ordinance , based on the adopted SDC inflation cost methodology. We continue to consider Affordable Housing projects and the work associated with them that require permits to be are area where fee discounts are already, or should be, applied.
If you have ongoing dialogue, please copy me in as I’d love to hear from you as well.
--Christine
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Christine Leon
Development, Permitting & Transit Group Director
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Christine.leon@portlandoregon.gov; 503.823.7441; Pronouns: She/Her
Maria Lim, Assistant to Group Director
Maria.Lim@portlandoregon.gov; 503.823.0330; Pronouns: She/Her
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 800; Portland, OR 97204
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Mayor Ted Wheeler has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Portland. While city offices are closed to the public to maintain social distancing guidelines from Oregon and federal health authorities, PBOT staff who are able to are currently working remotely to help keep the business of PBOT moving. Our maintenance crews are also taking extra precautions to protect our crews and the public as they respond to road hazards or other road emergencies.
Please allow extra time as we work to help get the service you need during our national emergency. If you have an emergency road hazard to report, you may contact our 24/7 maintenance dispatch at 503-823-1700 or email pdxroads@portlandoregon.gov. Thank you -- PBOT
From: Townsen, Steve <Steve.Townsen@portlandoregon.gov>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:42 AM
To: Ryan, Bill <BILL.RYAN@portlandoregon.gov>; Elliott, Teresa <Teresa.Elliott@portlandoregon.gov>; Leon, Christine <Christine.Leon@portlandoregon.gov>
Subject: FW: Utility Rate Increases During the COVID -19 Economic Downturn
Here is another just to share. I know they would love to hear what Portland is doing.
Steve Townsen, PE
City Engineer
Portland Bureau of Transportation
1120 SW 5th Ave, Suite 1331
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 823-8957
From: Jim Whynot <whynot@ci.gladstone.or.us>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 9:35 AM
To: Lewis, John (Oregon City) <jmlewis@orcity.org>; Bezner, Mike <MikeBez@clackamas.us>; BCS - Chris Randall <chrisr@happyvalleyor.gov>; 'kmcmillan@tualatin.gov'; seal@cityofestacada.org; Calvert, Lance <lcalvert@westlinnoregon.gov>; Paul.SCARLETT@odot.state.or.us; Rooney, Erica <erooney@ci.oswego.or.us>; nelson@ci.wilsonville.or.us; Walker, Mike <mwalker@cityofsandy.com>; Townsen, Steve <Steve.Townsen@portlandoregon.gov>; gfisher@cityofmolalla.com; AdamsS@milwaukieoregon.gov; carole@happyvalleyor.gov; Jerry Nelzen <nelzenj@canbyoregon.gov>; Kim McMillan <kmcmillan@tualatin.gov>; Mike Bisset <Mike.Bisset@mcminnvilleoregon.gov>; Kerber, Delora (Wilsonville) <kerber@ci.wilsonville.or.us>; Brian Rager <BRIANR@tigard-or.gov>; Anthony Hooper (ahooper@ci.oswego.or.us) <ahooper@ci.oswego.or.us>; Craig Sheldon (sheldonc@ci.sherwood.or.us) <sheldonc@ci.sherwood.or.us>; Jeff Fuchs (jfuchs@ci.tualatin.or.us) <jfuchs@ci.tualatin.or.us>; Russ Thomas <russ.thomas@newbergoregon.gov>; Doug Singer <doug.k.singer@ci.eugene.or.us>
Cc: Dayna Webb <dwebb@orcity.org>
Subject: RE: Utility Rate Increases During the COVID -19 Economic Downturn
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Hello John,
The City of Gladstone raised its Utility rates effective January 1st of this year and is scheduled to do the same January 1st 2021, which will be up for discussion for sure given COVID.
Staff is recommending adjusting the city’s low income assistance program. You can see the staff report here. https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_council/meeting/7530/councilpacket.05122020.pdf
In April the city reduced utility bills across all rate payers by 50%.
For May the city is offering utility bill rebates of up to $45. Rebates of $15 for every $25 spent at a local business or restaurant. Details can be seen here.
https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us/community/page/support-your-gladstone-businesses
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any questions.
From: John M. Lewis [mailto:jmlewis@orcity.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:34 AM
To: Bezner, Mike <MikeBez@clackamas.us>; BCS - Chris Randall <chrisr@happyvalleyor.gov>; 'kmcmillan@tualatin.gov'; seal@cityofestacada.org; Lance Calvert <lcalvert@westlinnoregon.gov>; Paul.SCARLETT@odot.state.or.us; erooney@ci.oswego.or.us; nelson@ci.wilsonville.or.us; mwalker@cityofsandy.com; Steve.Townsen@portlandoregon.gov; gfisher@cityofmolalla.com; AdamsS@milwaukieoregon.gov; Jim Whynot <whynot@ci.gladstone.or.us>; carole@happyvalleyor.gov; Jerry Nelzen <nelzenj@canbyoregon.gov>; Kim McMillan <kmcmillan@tualatin.gov>; Mike Bisset <Mike.Bisset@mcminnvilleoregon.gov>; Kerber, Delora <kerber@ci.wilsonville.or.us>; Brian Rager <BRIANR@tigard-or.gov>; Anthony Hooper (ahooper@ci.oswego.or.us) <ahooper@ci.oswego.or.us>; Craig Sheldon (sheldonc@ci.sherwood.or.us) <sheldonc@ci.sherwood.or.us>; Jeff Fuchs (jfuchs@ci.tualatin.or.us) <jfuchs@ci.tualatin.or.us>; Russ Thomas <russ.thomas@newbergoregon.gov>; Doug Singer <doug.k.singer@ci.eugene.or.us>
Cc: Dayna Webb <dwebb@orcity.org>
Subject: Utility Rate Increases During the COVID -19 Economic Downturn
I would appreciate a quick response regarding whether your agency is considering rate increases within the 2020 calendar year. Oregon City routinely raises some of its rates in June either 3% or a rate increase based on a CPI index. Those not covered in June are typically increase in January. Our leadership has a strong preference for annual rate increases rather than large increases every few years. Our Mayor refers to this annual increase as the best strategy to boil the frog. Ribbit!
Like most of you during our COVID -19 Management Team meetings there have discussions about cancellations, closures, efforts or actions that City Hall can take to help the community. Raising rates (or not) recently came up as something we need to decide soon and we’re looking to better understand what others may be thinking about this idea. I offered to inquire with a few of my most “prestigious” and knowledgeable contacts. Congratulation’s you made the cut.
Does your agency bring forth annual utility rate increases?
Does your agency bring forth annual fee (permits, business license, etc.) increases?
If so do you foresee your agency delaying annual utility rate increases due to the COVID -19 economic downturn?
Has your agency made any decisions on other fees in response to the COVID -19 economic downturn?
Thank all of you prestigious and knowledgeable people in advance for your responses.
| John M. Lewis, P.E. Public Works Director City of Oregon City PO Box 3040 625 Center Street Oregon City, Oregon 97045 503.657.0891 phone 503.793.2255 cell email: jmlewis@orcity.org City web site: www.orcity.org Bid/RFP site: http://bids.orcity.org/
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The City of Oregon City is open for business, however, we are not participating in person to person meetings at this time. We are coordinating with our customers and service providers to address business continuity, this includes ensuring our staff can continue to work in a safe office or field location, using social distancing practices or working remotely. Our goal is to be responsive to our community throughout this pandemic. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.”