January 27, 2025 Meeting EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025 Meeting
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 27, 2025
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING and URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING
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technology. Information about online or other options for access and participation will
be available at https://www.eugene-or.gov/3360/Webcasts-and-Meeting-Materials
Meeting of January 27, 2025;
Her Honor Mayor Kaarin Knudson Presiding
Councilors
Matt Keating, President 	Randy Groves, Vice President
Mike Clark 	Greg Evans
Eliza Kashinsky 	Lyndsie Leech
Jennifer Yeh 	Alan Zelenka
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING and URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING
1. 	ACTION: Election of City Council Officers for 2025
2. 	CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3. 	COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
4. 	PRIORITY GOAL ACTION: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Renewal for
Apple Orchard Village Apartments
5. 	PRIORITY GOAL ACTION: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Renewal for
Santa Clara Place
6. 	PRIORITY GOAL ACTION: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for Laurel Hill
Center River Road Housing
7. 	PRIORITY ACTION ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption for River Road
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8. 	PRIORITY GOAL ACTION: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for Whiteaker
Commons
9. 	PRIORITY GOAL ACTION: Recommend Approval of Resources for Housing
Affordable to People with Low-Incomes
10. CONSENT CALENDAR 1
A. 	Approval of City Council Minutes
 	November 20, 2024 Work Session
 	November 25, 2024 Meeting
 	December 11, 2024 Work Session
B. 	Approval of City Council Tentative Agenda
C. 	Appointment to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
11. ACTION: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of City of Eugene, Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
12. ACTION: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Financial Report of the
Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2024
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
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durante la semana.
For more information, contact the Council Coordinator at 541-682-5010,
or visit us online at www.eugene-or.gov.

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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 1
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Action: Election of City Council Officers for 2025
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 1
Department: City Manager’s Office 	Staff Contact: Natalie Venhuda
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8497
ISSUE STATEMENT
This item is to elect the 2025 City Council President and Vice President.
BACKGROUND
Each year the City Council elects a new president and vice president. The City Charter and City
Code specify the role of Council President; the City Code outlines the process of selecting the
President and Vice President.
Section 13 of the Charter states:
“Council - President.
(1) Each year, at the first regular meeting of the council, or as soon as practicable, the council shall
choose by ballot one of its members to serve as council president.
(2) The council president shall preside at council meetings when the mayor is absent.
(3) The council president shall function as mayor, with the powers and subject to the limitations of
the office of mayor when the mayor:
(a) is absent from the city on leave granted by the council;
(b) has been absent from the city for 30 days or more; or
(c) has been physically unable to function as mayor for 30 days or more.”
Further, the Section 2.009 of the City Code states:
(1) The council president shall be elected for a one-year term. That person who has served the
longest on the council and has not previously acted as council president shall normally be
entitled to election as the president. A councilor may be re-elected as president of the council
only after the expiration of one year from the date the councilor last served as such president
unless two-thirds of the total membership of the council votes otherwise. A councilor will not
be eligible to be elected president who has not served as a councilor for at least two years.
(2) The vice-president of the council shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as
the president of the council. A vice-president may be nominated and elected as president.
(3) The candidates for president and vice-president of the council shall be nominated and elected
by a majority vote at the first regular meeting of the council in each calendar year.”
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 1
Council Leadership History
Ward 	Name 	Last Served as President 	Last Served as Vice President
1 	Eliza Kashinsky
2 	Matt Keating 	Current (2024) 	2023
3 	Alan Zelenka 	2017 	2016
4 	Jennfier Yeh 	2021 	2020
5 	Mike Clark 	2018 	2017
6 	Greg Evans 	2016 (interim in 2022) 	2015
7 	Lyndsie Leech
8 	Randy Groves 	2023 	Current (2024)
POSSIBLE MOTIONS
1. 	Move to elect ___________________ as President of the City Council for 2025.
AND
2. 	Move to elect __________________ as Vice President of the City Council for 2025.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Natalie Venhuda, City Council Coordinator
Telephone: 	541-682-8497
Staff E-Mail: 	nvenhuda@eugene-or.gov
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 2
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Ceremonial Matters
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 2
Department: Central Services 	Staff Contact: Cherish Bradshaw
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8340
ISSUE STATEMENT
This item is to acknowledge awards and achievements and inform the public of proclamations by
the Mayor. No action is required by the City Council.
BACKGROUND
Per City Council Operating Agreements, at the first regular meeting of each month, the first agenda
item shall be used to acknowledge special recognition or awards given to the City of Eugene or for
the Mayor to read proclamations which serve to encourage and educate the community.
Proclamations shall be made and placed on the agenda at the discretion of the Mayor.
The following proclamation for the month of January will highlighted during the January 27
meeting:
• 	January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 	January 27, 2025 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Current and previous proclamations are available on the City’s Proclamation webpage.
ATTACHMENTS
A) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation
B) International Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Cherish Bradshaw, Assistant, Mayor and City Council
Telephone: 	541-682-8340
Staff E-Mail: 	cabradshaw@eugene-or.gov
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Eugene, Oregon
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott
and became the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
created to put an end to the practice of segregation in this country; and
WHEREAS: Dr. King led the 1963 March on Washington where he gave us his dream of a
nation where every person would be judged by the content of their character
rather than the color of their skin; and
WHEREAS: Dr. King was a “drum major” for peace who challenged and ultimately changed
unjust laws through nonviolent civil disobedience and who was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize; and
WHEREAS: Dr. King became the co-chair of Clergy and Laity Concerned about Vietnam in
1967 after his famous speech in opposition to the war; and
WHEREAS: Dr. King initiated the Poor People’s Campaign in 1968 to demand economic and
human rights for all poor Americans regardless of race and it was during this
campaign, working in support of sanitation workers of Memphis, Tennessee, that
Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968; and
WHEREAS: In light of his selfless service and sacrifice that made this a better nation for all
people, the third Monday of January has been observed as a federal holiday since
1986.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kaarin Knudson, Mayor of the City of Eugene, Oregon, do hereby
proclaim January 20, 2025, to be
“Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
in the city of Eugene to honor a person of such outstanding leadership who used persuasion, love
and non-violent resistance to make this a more just nation.
_________________
Mayor Kaarin Knudson
City of Eugene
January 20, 2025
Attachment A
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Eugene, Oregon
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The United Nations (UN) General Assembly passed a resolution in November
2005 to designate the 27th of January as the International Day of
Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust; and
WHEREAS: Since 2005, the UN and its member states have held commemoration ceremonies
to mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp and to
honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust; and
WHEREAS: 	This year on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the City of Eugene
commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau; and
WHEREAS: 	The purpose of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is to serve as a date of
the official commemoration of the victims of the Nazi regime, and to promote
Holocaust education throughout the world; and
WHEREAS: 	The City of Eugene City Council has passed Resolution No. 5190 in 2017
declaring the City of Eugene’s opposition to anti-Semitic hate and bias crimes;
and
WHEREAS: 	The City of Eugene joins its Jewish community to honor International Holocaust
Remembrance Day and encourages all community members to reflect on this day
of remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kaarin Knudson, Mayor of the City of Eugene, Oregon, do hereby
proclaim January 27, 2025, to be
“International Holocaust Remembrance Day”
in Eugene, Oregon, and encourage all community members to join in this special observance, to
honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust worldwide.
_________________
Mayor Kaarin Knudson
City of Eugene
January 27, 2025
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 4
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Priority Goal Action: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption Renewal for Apple Orchard Village Apartments
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 4
Department: Planning and Development 	Staff Contact: Laura Hammond
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5502
ISSUE STATEMENT
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution to renew a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing
Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for Apple Orchard Village Apartments, an existing Affordable
Housing development located at 2670 Edgewood Drive. Apple Orchard Village Limited
Partnership by Cornerstone Community Housing is the applicant and the property owner of
record. The development includes 40 low-income rental housing units and common areas.
BACKGROUND
Council adopted the LIRHPTE program in 1990. Since the adoption of the program, Council has
approved tax exemptions for 40 affordable housing developments with more than 1,900 units.
Council unanimously approved extending the LIRHPTE program for an additional ten years in
2020. The ordinance also enables recipients to apply for renewal of the 20-year LIRHPTE when a
prior LIRPHTE period has expired. Council has approved LIRHPTE renewals for more than 400
units. Council reviews and takes action on each LIRHPTE request. Last year, City Council
approved three LIRHPTE applications, for the provision and preservation of 285 units of housing
affordable to people with low incomes in Eugene.
Developments must meet criteria including requirements for rents and incomes limited to
households with incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI). If an application
meets the substantive criteria at Eugene Code (EC) 2.939(4) as referenced in the Report and
Recommendation (Attachment A), the City must grant the exemption by resolution (Attachment
B). A decision to deny the exemption cannot be made by simple motion or inaction; Council would
need to adopt a resolution (Attachment C) that explains how the applicant has failed to
demonstrate that the tax exemption is in the public interest.
Summary of requested tax exemption
The requested tax exemption renewal is for Apple Orchard Village Apartments, an Affordable
Housing development located at 2670 Edgewood Drive (see map in Attachment D). The
development includes 40 low-income rental housing units (8 studio, 8 one-bedroom, and 24 two-
bedroom units) and common areas.
In 2004, Council granted a LIRHPTE to Apple Orchard Village Limited Partnership, Metropolitan
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Affordable Housing Corp dba Cornerstone Community Housing for the Apple Orchard Village
Apartments development. The property has provided low-income rental housing since
construction was completed in 2005. Renewal of the LIRHPTE would allow the property to
continue to offer low-income rental housing for the next 20 years.
The units currently have rents ranging from $556 and $1,108 for one-, two-, and three-bedroom
units, affordable to households at or below 40 percent and 60 percent AMI. Without the tax
exemption, property expenses would increase significantly, reducing resources for maintenance
and resident services. The property would not be able to maintain the same high standards of
quality, safe, Affordable Housing without the continued property tax exemption.
The requested exemption meets the substantive criteria at EC 2.939(4) as shown in the Report
and Recommendation provided in Attachment A. No public comments were received during the
public comment period.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Housing Implementation Pipeline (HIP): The HIP lists the LIRHPTE program as an important tool
for supporting housing that serves the public good. Approving Apple Orchard Village Apartments
for a LIRHPTE helps preserve existing affordable units furthering the HIP's 5-year goals of
increasing and maintaining the number of Affordable Housing units available to the community.
City of Eugene Strategic Plan 2023-2026: Renewing the Apple Orchard Village Apartments
LIRHPTE aligns with the City’s strategic plan: Urgent Community Needs - Stabilize the cost of
housing.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
May 26, 2020, Meeting
Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an Ordinance Concerning Low-
Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Amending Sections 2.938, 2.939 and 2.940
of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Resolution Adopting Amended Standards and Guidelines for
Processing Applications for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Repealing
Resolution No. 5028.
Passed 8:0
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Approve the tax exemption.
2. 	Deny the tax exemption.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution included in Attachment B to renew approval for a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption for Apple Orchard Village Apartments.
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 4
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt the resolution attached as Attachment B to this AIS, approving a low-income rental
housing property tax exemption for property located on Edgewood Drive in Eugene.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Report and Recommendation
B. 	Resolution Approving the Tax Exemption
C. 	Resolution Denying the Tax Exemption
D. Map of the proposed site
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact:
Telephone:
Staff E-Mail:
Laura Hammond, Housing Tools Analyst
541-682-5502
LHammond@eugene-or.gov
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Apple Orchard Village Apartments Report and Recommendation - Page 1 of 2
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
of the Community Development Manager
of the Planning and Development Department
Application of Apple Orchard Village Limited Partnership
For Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
(Section 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971)
for Property at 2670 Edgewood Drive, Eugene, OR 97404
APPLE ORCHARD VILLAGE APARTMENTS
The Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
of the City of Eugene finds that:
1. 	On behalf of Apple Orchard Village Limited Partnership, Metropolitan Affordable
Housing Corp dba Cornerstone Community Housing (Cornerstone or the applicant) has submitted
an application for a property tax exemption for the real property known as Apple Orchard Village
Apartments and located at 2670 Edgewood Drive, Eugene, Oregon, 97404 ( 	17-04-
12-33 Tax Lot 00603; 	1735644). Apple Orchard Village Limited
Partnership is the owner of the property that is the subject of the application. Cornerstone is a
general partner of Apple Orchard Village Limited Partnership. The other general partner is Apple
Orchard Apartments, LLC, of which is Cornerstone is the managing member.
The applicant has a business location of 1175 Charnelton Street, Eugene, OR 97401. The applicant
has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes through the City's Low-
Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) program (Sections 2.937 to 2.940 of
the Eugene Code, 1971) for 40 low-income rental housing units (8 studio, 8 one-bedroom, and 24
two bedroom) and common areas.
2. 	The Apple Orchard Village Apartments housing development first received a
Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for the property in 2005. 	The
residential units have housed low-income households since that time. Under EC 2.940(6), in the
final year of low-income housing tax exemptions, applications for subsequent low-income housing
tax exemptions for the property may be submitted.
3. 	I have reviewed the application and find that the applicant has submitted all
required materials and complies with the provisions of EC 2.939(4) and Sections 2.5 through 2.10
of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297. Specifically, I find:
(a) 	The property, or portion thereof subject to the property tax exemption, will be
occupied solely as a residence for low-income persons.
(b)
(c) 	The property is owned by a Limited Partnership in which Cornerstone, a
nonprofit corporation organized in a manner that meets the criteria for a public
benefit corporation as described under ORS 65.001(38), is a general partner,
and Cornerstone is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the property.
(d) 	The property is owned by a Limited Partnership in which Cornerstone, a
nonprofit corporation that expends no more than ten percent of its annual
income from residential rentals for purposes other than acquisition,
Attachment A
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Apple Orchard Village Apartments Report and Recommendation - Page 2 of 2
maintenance or repair of residential rental property for low-income persons, or
for the provision of on-site child care services for the residents of the rental
property, is a general partner.
(e) 	The applicant has complied with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the
Standards and Guidelines for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax
Exemption adopted by council Resolution No. 5297 (Standards and Guidelines).
(1) The applicant has signed a Rent Regulatory Agreement as described in
Section 5.1 of the Standards and Guidelines and said agreement will be in effect
for the duration of the tax exemption period.
(2) As described in Section 5.2 of the Standards and Guidelines, the applicant
has consented in writing that for the duration of the tax exemption period, the
city may inspect the property for which the exemption is granted to insure that
the premises are maintained in decent, safe and sanitary conditions for the
occupants.
(f) 	The development is consistent with the city's Housing Dispersal Policy.
(g) 	The development does not cause the displacement of low-income persons.
(h) 	The development does not cause destruction of historic properties.
(i) 	The development is otherwise consistent with the Eugene Code and adopted
city regulations and policies.
4. 	Comments have been solicited from interested City departments, 4J School
District, and the affected neighborhood group. No public comments were received.
Therefore, 	based on the above findings, the proposed project conforms with all
applicable 	City 	Code 	provisions, 	local 	plans, 	planning 	regulations, 	the 	Envision 	Eugene
Comprehensive
Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption, and I recommend that the application be
approved.
Dated this ____ day of __________________, 2025.
Print: 	Will Dowdy 	Sign:
Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
Attachment A
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Resolution - Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING
PROPERTY 	TAX 	EXEMPTION 	FOR 	PROPERTY 	LOCATED 	ON
EDGEWOOD DRIVE IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-
12-33, 	TAX 	LOT 	00603; 	ASSESSOR’S 	PROPERTY 	ACCOUNT 	NO.
1735644) 	(APPLICANT 	METROPOLITAN 	AFFORDABLE 	HOUSING
CORPORATION DBA CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY HOUSING)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Apple 	Orchard 	Village 	LTD 	Partnership 	(1175 	Charnelton 	Street, 	Eugene,
Oregon, 97401) is the owner of real property located on Edgewood Drive in Eugene, Oregon
(Assessor’s Map 17-04-12-33, Tax Lot 00603; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1735644), more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Metropolitan 	Affordable 	Housing 	Corporation 	dba 	Cornerstone 	Community
Housing (277 West 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) (the applicant) has submitted an
application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property beginning July 1, 2025,
under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (EC 2.937 to
2.940).
C. 	The tax exemption being sought includes eight studio units, eight one-bedroom
units, and 24 two-bedroom units, for a total of 40 low-income units. The applicant is seeking tax
exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. 	In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based upon the above findings, the City Council approves the application of
Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation dba Cornerstone Community Housing for an ad
valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-12-33, Tax Lot 00603; Assessor’s
Property Account No. 1735644; and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this
Attachment B
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Resolution - Page 2 of 2
Resolution, which includes eight studio units, eight one-bedroom units, and 24 two-bedroom, for
a total of 40 low-income units.
Section 2. 	The land and units described in Section 1 above are declared exempt from
local ad valorem property taxation commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing for a continuous
period of 20 years unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.940 of
the Eugene Code, 1971, which provides for termination after and an opportunity to be heard if:
2.1 	Construction or development of the exempt property differs from the construction
or development described in the application for exemption, or was not completed by July
1, 2030, and no extensions or exceptions were granted; or
2.2 	The applicant fails to comply with provisions of ORS 307.515 to 307.523,
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Council
Resolution No. 5297, or any conditions imposed in this Resolution.
The tax exemption shall be terminated immediately, without right of notice or appeal, pursuant to
the provisions of ORS 307.531 in the event that the county assessor determines that a change of
use to other than that allowed has occurred for the housing units, or portion thereof, or, if after
the date of this approval, a declaration as defined in ORS 100.005 is presented to the county
assessor or tax collector for approval under ORS 100.110.
Section 3. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within 10 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
and to cause a copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Lane County Assessor on or before
April 1, 2025. The copy of the Resolution sent to the applicant shall be accompanied by a notice
explaining the grounds for possible termination of the exemption prior to the end of the
exemption period and the effects of the termination.
Section 4. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
________________________
City Recorder
Attachment B
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
Attachment B
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Resolution - Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A 	RESOLUTION 	DENYING 	A 	LOW-INCOME 	RENTAL 	HOUSING
PROPERTY 	TAX 	EXEMPTION 	FOR 	PROPERTY 	LOCATED 	ON
EDGEWOOD DRIVE IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-
12-33, 	TAX 	LOT 	00603; 	ASSESSOR’S 	PROPERTY 	ACCOUNT 	NO.
1735644) 	(APPLICANT 	METROPOLITAN 	AFFORDABLE 	HOUSING
CORPORATION DBA CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY HOUSING)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Apple 	Orchard 	Village 	LTD 	Partnership 	(1175 	Charnelton 	Street, 	Eugene,
Oregon, 97401) is the owner of real property located on Edgewood Drive in Eugene, Oregon
(Assessor’s Map 17-04-12-33, Tax Lot 00603; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1735644), more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Metropolitan 	Affordable 	Housing 	Corporation 	dba 	Cornerstone 	Community
Housing (277 West 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) (the applicant) has submitted an
application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property beginning July 1, 2025,
under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (EC 2.937 to
2.940).
C. 	The tax exemption being sought includes eight studio units, eight one-bedroom
units, and 24 two-bedroom units, for a total of 40 low-income units. The applicant is seeking tax
exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. 	Notwithstanding the findings in the Community Development Manager’s
Report and Recommendation, the City Council denies the application of Metropolitan Affordable
Housing Corporation dba Cornerstone Community Housing for an ad valorem tax exemption
under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program for the property
identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-12-33, Tax Lot 00603; Assessor’s Property Account No.
Attachment C
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1735644; and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which
includes eight studio units, eight one-bedroom units, and 24 two-bedroom, for a total of 40 low-
income units because the applicant has failed to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with the
criteria in Section 2.939(4) of the Eugene Code, 1971.
Section 2. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within ten days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
along with a notice informing the applicant of the right to appeal in the manner set forth in ORS
34.010 to 34.100.
Section 3. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
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City Recorder
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
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EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Priority Goal Action: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption Renewal for Santa Clara Place
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 5
Department: Planning and Development 	Staff Contact: Laura Hammond
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5502
ISSUE STATEMENT
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution to renew a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing
Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for Santa Clara Place, an existing Affordable Housing
development located at 120-194 Santa Clara Avenue. Santa Clara Limited Partnership by St.
Vincent de Paul of Lane County is the applicant and the property owner of record. The
development includes 59 low-income rental housing units, a manager unit, and common areas.
BACKGROUND
Council adopted the LIRHPTE program in 1990. Since the adoption of the program, Council has
approved tax exemptions for 40 affordable housing developments with more than 1,900 units.
Council unanimously approved extending the LIRHPTE program for an additional ten years in
2020. The ordinance also enables recipients to apply for renewal of the 20-year LIRHPTE when a
prior LIRPHTE period has expired. Council has approved LIRHPTE renewals for more than 400
units. Council reviews and takes action on each LIRHPTE request. Last year, City Council approved
three LIRHPTE applications, for the provision and preservation of 285 units of housing affordable
to people with low incomes in Eugene.
Developments must meet criteria including requirements for rents and incomes limited to
households with incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI). If an application
meets the substantive criteria at Eugene Code (EC) 2.939(4) as referenced in the Report and
Recommendation (Attachment A), the City must grant the exemption by resolution (Attachment
B). A decision to deny the exemption cannot be made by simple motion or inaction; Council would
need to adopt a resolution (Attachment C) that explains how the applicant has failed to
demonstrate that the tax exemption is in the public interest.
Summary of requested tax exemption
The requested tax exemption renewal is for Santa Clara Place, an Affordable Housing development
located at 120-194 Santa Clara Avenue (see map in Attachment D). The development includes 59
low-income rental housing units (18 one-bedroom, 22 two-bedroom, 19 three-bedroom units) a
manager’s unit, and common areas.
In 2004, Council granted a LIRHPTE to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County for the Santa
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Clara Place development. The property has provided low-income rental housing since
construction was completed in 2005. Renewal of the LIRHPTE would allow the property to
continue to offer low-income rental housing for the next 20 years.
The units currently have rents ranging from $437 to $907 for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units,
affordable to households at or below 40 percent and 50 percent AMI. Without the tax exemption
renewal, property expenses would increase significantly, reducing resources for maintenance and
resident services. The property would not be able to maintain the same high standards of quality,
safe, Affordable Housing without the continued property tax exemption.
The requested exemption meets the substantive criteria at EC 2.939(4) as shown in the Report
and Recommendation provided in Attachment A. No public comments were received during the
public comment period.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Housing Implementation Pipeline (HIP): The HIP lists the LIRHPTE program as an important tool
for supporting housing that serves the public good. Approving Santa Clara Place for a LIRHPTE
helps preserve existing affordable units furthering the HIP's 5-year goals of increasing and
maintaining the number of Affordable Housing units available to the community.
City of Eugene Strategic Plan 2023-2026: Approving the LIRHPTE renewal aligns with the City’s
strategic plan: Urgent Community Needs -Stabilize the cost of housing.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
May 26, 2020, Meeting
Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an Ordinance Concerning Low-
Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Amending Sections 2.938, 2.939 and 2.940
of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Resolution Adopting Amended Standards and Guidelines for
Processing Applications for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Repealing
Resolution No. 5028.
Passed 8:0
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Approve the tax exemption.
2. 	Deny the tax exemption.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution included in Attachment B to renew approval for a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption for Santa Clara Place.
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SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt the resolution attached as Attachment B to this AIS, approving a low-income rental
housing property tax exemption for property located on Santa Clara Avenue in Eugene.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Report and Recommendation
B. 	Resolution Approving the Tax Exemption
C. 	Resolution Denying the Tax Exemption
D. Map of the proposed site
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Laura Hammond, Housing Tools Analyst
Telephone: 	541-682-5502
Staff E-Mail: 	LHammond@eugene-or.gov
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Santa Clara Place Report and Recommendation - Page 1 of 2
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
of the Community Development Manager
of the Planning and Development Department
Application of Santa Clara Limited Partnership
For Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
(Section 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971)
for Property at 120-194 Santa Clara Ave, Eugene, OR 97404
SANTA CLARA PLACE
The Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
of the City of Eugene finds that:
1. 	On behalf of Santa Clara Limited Partnership, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane
County, Inc. (St. Vincent or the applicant) has submitted an application for a property tax
exemption for the real property known as Santa Clara Place and located at 120-194 Santa Clara
Ave, Eugene, Oregon, 97404 ( 	17-04-11-43 Tax Lot 00801;
Account No. 1651056). Santa Clara Limited Partnership is the owner of the property that is the
subject of the application. St. Vincent is the general partner of Santa Clara Limited Partnership.
The applicant has a business location of 2890 Chad Drive, Eugene, OR 97408. The applicant has
submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes through the City's Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) program (Sections 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene
Code, 1971) for 59 low-income rental housing units (18 one-bedroom, 22 two bedroom, 19 three
bedroom) 	and common areas.
2. 	The Santa Clara Place housing development first received a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for the property in 2005. The residential units have
housed low-income households since that time. Under EC 2.940(6), in the final year of low-income
housing tax exemptions, applications for subsequent low-income housing tax exemptions for the
property may be submitted.
3. 	I have reviewed the application and find that the applicant has submitted all
required materials and complies with the provisions of EC 2.939(4) and Sections 2.5 through 2.10
of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297. Specifically, I find:
(a) 	The property, or portion thereof subject to the property tax exemption, will be
occupied solely as a residence for low-income persons.
(b)
(c) 	The property is owned by a Limited Partnership in which St. Vincent, a nonprofit
corporation organized in a manner that meets the criteria for a public benefit
corporation as described under ORS 65.001(38) is a general partner, and St.
Vincent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the property.
(d) 	The property is owned by a Limited Partnership in which St. Vincent, a nonprofit
that expends no more than ten percent of its annual income from residential
rentals for purposes other than acquisition, maintenance or repair of residential
rental property for low-income persons, or for the provision of on-site child care
services for the residents of the rental property, is a general partner.
Attachment A
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(e) 	The applicant has complied with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the
Standards and Guidelines for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax
Exemption adopted by council Resolution No. 5297 (Standards and Guidelines).
(1) The applicant has signed a Rent Regulatory Agreement as described in
Section 5.1 of the Standards and Guidelines and said agreement will be in effect
for the duration of the tax exemption period.
(2) As described in Section 5.2 of the Standards and Guidelines, the applicant
has consented in writing that for the duration of the tax exemption period, the
city may inspect the property for which the exemption is granted to insure that
the premises are maintained in decent, safe and sanitary conditions for the
occupants.
(f) 	The development is consistent with the city's Housing Dispersal Policy.
(g) 	The development does not cause the displacement of low-income persons.
(h) 	The development does not cause destruction of historic properties.
(i) 	The development is otherwise consistent with the Eugene Code and adopted
city regulations and policies.
4. 	Comments have been solicited from interested City departments, 4J School
District, and the affected neighborhood group. No public comments were received.
Therefore, 	based on the above findings, the proposed project conforms with all
applicable 	City 	Code 	provisions, 	local 	plans, 	planning 	regulations, 	the 	Envision 	Eugene
Comprehensive
Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption, and I recommend that the application be
approved.
Dated this ____ day of __________________, 2025.
Print: 	Will Dowdy 	Sign:
Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SANTA
CLARA AVENUE IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-11-
43, TAX LOT 00801; ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY ACCOUNT NO. 1651056)
(APPLICANT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF LANE COUNTY,
INC.)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Santa Clara Limited Partnership (705 South Seneca Road, Eugene, Oregon,
97402) is the owner of real property located on Santa Clara Avenue in Eugene, Oregon
(Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43, Tax Lot 00801; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1651056), more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc. (705 South Seneca Road,
Eugene, Oregon, 97402) (the applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad
valorem taxes on the Property beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940.)
C. 	The tax exemption being sought includes 19 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom
units, and 19 three-bedroom units, for a total of 60 low-income units, and one community room.
The applicant is seeking tax exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. 	In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based upon the above findings, the City Council approves the application of
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc. for an ad valorem tax exemption under the
City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program for the property identified
as Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43, Tax Lot 00801; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1651056; and
more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which includes 19 one-
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bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units, and 19 three-bedroom units, for a total of 60 low-income
units, and one community room.
Section 2. 	The land and units described in Section 1 above are declared exempt from
local ad valorem property taxation commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing for a continuous
period of 20 years unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.940 of
the Eugene Code, 1971, which provides for termination after and an opportunity to be heard if:
2.1 	Construction or development of the exempt property differs from the construction
or development described in the application for exemption, or was not completed by July
1, 2030, and no extensions or exceptions were granted; or
2.2 	The applicant fails to comply with provisions of ORS 307.515 to 307.523,
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Council
Resolution No. 5297, or any conditions imposed in this Resolution.
The tax exemption shall be terminated immediately, without right of notice or appeal, pursuant to
the provisions of ORS 307.531 in the event that the county assessor determines that a change of
use to other than that allowed has occurred for the housing units, or portion thereof, or, if after
the date of this approval, a declaration as defined in ORS 100.005 is presented to the county
assessor or tax collector for approval under ORS 100.110.
Section 3. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within 10 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
and to cause a copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Lane County Assessor on or before
April 1, 2025. The copy of the Resolution sent to the applicant shall be accompanied by a notice
explaining the grounds for possible termination of the exemption prior to the end of the
exemption period and the effects of the termination.
Section 4. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
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City Recorder
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel 	2, 	EXCEPT 	the 	East 	249.75 	feet, 	when 	measured 	para I 	I e I 	w I th 	.
the 	East 	line 	thereof, 	of 	Land 	Partition 	Plat 	No. 	99-P1253, 	as 	recorded
in 	Lane 	County 	Oregon 	Partition 	Plat 	Records, 	Lane 	County, 	Oregon.
Attachment B
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A 	RESOLUTION 	DENYING 	A 	LOW-INCOME 	RENTAL 	HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SANTA
CLARA AVENUE IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-11-
43, TAX LOT 00801; ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY ACCOUNT NO. 1651056)
(APPLICANT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF LANE COUNTY,
INC.)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Santa Clara Limited Partnership (705 South Seneca Road, Eugene, Oregon,
97402) is the owner of real property located on Santa Clara Avenue in Eugene, Oregon
(Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43, Tax Lot 00801; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1651056), more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc. (705 South Seneca Road,
Eugene, Oregon, 97402) (the applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad
valorem taxes on the Property beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940.)
C. 	The tax exemption being sought includes 19 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom
units, and 19 three-bedroom units, for a total of 60 low-income units, and one community room.
The applicant is seeking tax exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. 	In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. 	Notwithstanding the findings in the Community Development Manager’s
Report and Recommendation, the City Council denies the application of St. Vincent de Paul
Society of Lane County, Inc. for an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map
17-04-11-43, Tax Lot 00801; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1651056; and more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which includes 19 one-bedroom units, 22
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two-bedroom units, and 19 three-bedroom units, for a total of 60 low-income units, and one
community room because the applicant has failed to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with
the criteria in Section 2.939(4) of the Eugene Code, 1971.
Section 2. 	The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within ten days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
along with a notice informing the applicant of the right to appeal in the manner set forth in ORS
34.010 to 34.100.
Section 3. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
________________________
City Recorder
Attachment C
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel 	2, 	EXCEPT 	the 	East 	249.75 	feet, 	when 	measured 	para I 	I e I 	w I th 	.
the 	East 	line 	thereof, 	of 	Land 	Partition 	Plat 	No. 	99-P1253, 	as 	recorded
in 	Lane 	County 	Oregon 	Partition 	Plat 	Records, 	Lane 	County, 	Oregon.
Attachment C
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EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Priority Goal Action: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption for Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 6
Department: Planning and Development 	Staff Contact: Laura Hammond
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5502
ISSUE STATEMENT
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing
Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing, a future Affordable
Housing development site located at 2743 River Road and 45 Hunsaker Lane. Laurel Hill Center is
the applicant and the property owner of record. The development will include a minimum of 35
low-income rental housing units.
BACKGROUND
Council adopted the LIRHPTE program in 1990. Since the adoption of the program, Council has
approved tax exemptions for 40 Affordable Housing developments with more than 1,900 units.
Council unanimously approved extending the LIRHPTE program for an additional ten years in
2020. The ordinance also enables recipients to apply for renewal of the 20-year LIRHPTE when a
prior LIRPHTE period has expired. Council has approved LIRHPTE renewals for more than 400
units. Council reviews and takes action on each LIRHPTE request. Last year, City Council
approved three LIRHPTE applications, for the provision and preservation of 285 units of housing
affordable to people with low incomes in Eugene.
Developments must meet criteria including requirements for rents and incomes limited to
households with incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI). If an application
meets the substantive criteria at Eugene Code (EC) 2.939(4) as referenced in the Report and
Recommendation (Attachment A), the City must grant the exemption by resolution (Attachment
B). A decision to deny the exemption cannot be made by simple motion or inaction; Council would
need to adopt a resolution (Attachment C) that explains how the applicant has failed to
demonstrate that the tax exemption is in the public interest.
Summary of requested tax exemption
The Property for which the tax exemption is being sought is located at 2743 River Road and 45
Hunsaker Lane (see map in Attachment D) and is being held for future development of low-income
housing. The applicant will develop the Property with at least 35 low-income units. At this time,
the applicant plans to develop a mix of studio and one-bedroom units. As the development and
financing activities progress, that mix of units may change, but regardless of any changes in the
mix of unit types, the applicant has committed to construct at least 35 low-income units on the
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Property. If the total number of units falls below the minimum of 35, the development will be
required to submit a new LIRHPTE application for review and approval by the City Council.
The proposed River Road Housing development by Laurel Hill Center will be located on a 1.24-
acre property that combines two parcels to create flag lot off Hunsaker to the residential
development. It will include residential buildings (current estimate of four) and a community
building. The developer is currently assembling the financing for the project including applying for
City of Eugene HOME American Rescue Plan funding. If financing is completed by 2026,
construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.
The developer will offer rents between $468 and $501 per unit for studio and one-bedroom units,
affordable to households at or below 30 percent and 50 percent AMI. The development plans to
serve residents with disabilities related to mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse
disorders, including those who are unhoused and at risk of becoming unhoused. Resident services
will be provided by Laurel Hill Center and partner agencies.
Without the tax exemption, expenses at the property would increase resulting in fewer resources
for resident services and higher rents. Approval of the LIRHPTE application will allow developer
to offer the units at rates affordable to households at and below 30 percent and 50 percent AMI
and provide on-going resident services.
The requested exemption meets the substantive criteria at EC 2.939(4) as shown in the Report
and Recommendation provided in Attachment A. No public comments were received during the
public comment period.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Housing Implementation Pipeline (HIP): The HIP lists the LIRHPTE program as an important tool
for supporting housing that serves the public good. Approving Laurel Hill Center River Road
Housing for a LIRHPTE helps preserve existing affordable units furthering the HIP's 5-year goals
of increasing and maintaining the number of Affordable Housing units available to the community.
City of Eugene Strategic Plan 2023-2026: Approval of the LIRHPTE for this project aligns with the
City’s strategic plan: Urgent Community Needs - Stabilize the cost of housing.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
May 26, 2020, Meeting
Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an Ordinance Concerning Low-
Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Amending Sections 2.938, 2.939 and 2.940
of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Resolution Adopting Amended Standards and Guidelines for
Processing Applications for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Repealing
Resolution No. 5028.
Passed 8:0
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COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Approve the tax exemption.
2. 	Deny the tax exemption.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution included in Attachment B approving a Low-Income Rental Housing Property
Tax Exemption for Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt the resolution attached as Attachment B to this AIS, approving a low-income rental
housing property tax exemption for property located on Hunsaker Lane in Eugene.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Report and Recommendation
B. 	Resolution Approving the Tax Exemption
C. 	Resolution Denying the Tax Exemption
D. Map of the proposed site
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Laura Hammond, Housing Tools Analyst
Telephone: 	541-682-5502
Staff E-Mail: 	LHammond@eugene-or.gov
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Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing Report and Recommendation - Page 1 of 2
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
of the Community Development Manager
of the Planning and Development Department
Application of Laurel Hill Center
For Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
(Section 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971)
for Property at 2743 River Road and 45 Hunsaker Lane, Eugene, OR 97404
LAUREL HILL CENTER RIVER ROAD HOUSING
The Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
of the City of Eugene finds that:
1. 	Laurel Hill Center (the applicant) has submitted an application for property tax
exemption for the real property known as Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing, located at 2743
River Road and 45 Hunsaker Lane, Eugene, Oregon, 97404. Laurel Hill Center is the owner of the
property that is the subject of the application. 	The applicant has a business location of 2145
Centennial Plaza, Eugene, OR 97401. The applicant has submitted an application for an exemption
from ad valorem taxes through the City's Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
(LIRHPTE) program (Sections 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971) for at least 35 low-income
units. At this time, the applicant plans to develop mix of units including studio and one-bedroom
units. As the development and financing activities progress, that mix of units may change, but
regardless of any changes in the mix of unit types, the applicant has committed to construct at
least 35 low-income units on the Property.
2. 	I have reviewed the application and find that the applicant has submitted all
required materials and complies with the provisions of EC 2.939(4) and Sections 2.5 through
2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297. Specifically, I find:
(a) 	The property is being held for the purpose of developing low-income rental
housing, and when occupied the property will be occupied solely as a residence
for low-income persons..
(b) 	July 1, 2030.
(c) 	The property is owned by Laurel Hill Center, a nonprofit corporation organized
in a manner that meets the criteria for a public benefit corporation as described
under ORS 65.001(38).
(d) 	The property is owned by Laurel Hill Center, a nonprofit corporation that
expends no more than ten percent of its annual income from residential rentals
for purposes other than acquisition, maintenance or repair of residential rental
property for low-income persons, or for the provision of on-site child care
services for the residents of the rental property.
(e) 	The applicant has complied with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the
Standards and Guidelines for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax
Exemption adopted by council Resolution No. 5297 (Standards and Guidelines).
(1) The applicant has signed a Rent Regulatory Agreement as described in
Section 5.1 of the Standards and Guidelines and said agreement will be in effect
for the duration of the tax exemption period.
(2) As described in Section 5.2 of the Standards and Guidelines, the applicant
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has consented in writing that for the duration of the tax exemption period, the
city may inspect the property for which the exemption is granted to insure that
the premises are maintained in decent, safe and sanitary conditions for the
occupants.
(f) 	The proposed development is consistent with the city's Housing Dispersal Policy.
(g) 	The proposed development does not cause the displacement of low-income
persons.
(h) 	The proposed development does not cause destruction of historic properties.
(i) 	The proposed development is otherwise consistent with the Eugene Code and
adopted city regulations and policies.
4. 	Comments have been solicited from interested City departments, 4J School
District, and the affected neighborhood group. No public comments were received.
Therefore, 	based on the above findings, the proposed project conforms with all
applicable 	City 	Code 	provisions, 	local 	plans, 	planning 	regulations, 	the 	Envision 	Eugene
Comprehensive
Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption, and I recommend that the application be
approved.
Dated this ____ day of __________________, 2025.
Print: 	Will Dowdy 	Sign:
Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
Attachment A
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON RIVER
ROAD 	AND 	HUNSAKER 	AVENUE 	IN 	EUGENE, 	OREGON
(ASSESSOR’S 	MAP 	17-04-11-41, 	TAX 	LOTS 	05701 	AND 	05900;
ASSESSOR’S 	PROPERTY 	ACCOUNT 	NOS. 	1917208 	AND 	0370815)
(APPLICANT LAUREL HILL CENTER)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Laurel Hill Center (2145 Centennial Plaza, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) is the owner
of real property located on River Road and Hunsaker Avenue in Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s
Map 17-04-11-41, Tax Lots 05701 and 05900; Assessor’s Property Account Nos. 1917208 and
0370815), more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Laurel 	Hill 	Center 	(2145 	Centennial 	Plaza, 	Eugene, 	Oregon, 	97401) 	(the
applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property
beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940).
C. 	The Property for which the tax exemption is being sought is being held for future
development of low-income housing. 	The applicant will develop the Property with at least 35
low-income units, including a mix of studio units and one-bedroom units. As development and
financing activities progress, that mix of units may change a bit, but regardless of any changes in
the mix of unit types, the applicant has committed to construct at least 35 low-income units on
the Property. The applicant is seeking tax exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based upon the above findings, the City Council approves the application of
Laurel Hill Center for an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-
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11-41, Tax Lots 05701 and 05900; Assessor’s Property Account Nos. 1917208 and 0370815;
and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which will be
developed with at least 35 low-income units.
Section 2. 	The land and units described in Section 1 above are declared exempt from
local ad valorem property taxation commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing for a continuous
period of 20 years unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.940 of
the Eugene Code, 1971, which provides for termination after and an opportunity to be heard if:
2.1 	Construction or development of the exempt property differs from the construction
or development described in the application for exemption, or was not completed by July
1, 2030, and no extensions or exceptions were granted; or
2.2 	The applicant fails to comply with provisions of ORS 307.515 to 307.523,
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Council
Resolution No. 5297, or any conditions imposed in this Resolution.
The tax exemption shall be terminated immediately, without right of notice or appeal, pursuant to
the provisions of ORS 307.531 in the event that the county assessor determines that a change of
use to other than that allowed has occurred for the housing units, or portion thereof, or, if after
the date of this approval, a declaration as defined in ORS 100.005 is presented to the county
assessor or tax collector for approval under ORS 100.110.
Section 3. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within 10 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
and to cause a copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Lane County Assessor on or before
April 1, 2025. The copy of the Resolution sent to the applicant shall be accompanied by a notice
explaining the grounds for possible termination of the exemption prior to the end of the
exemption period and the effects of the termination.
Section 4. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
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City Recorder
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A 	RESOLUTION 	DENYING 	A 	LOW-INCOME 	RENTAL 	HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON RIVER
ROAD 	AND 	HUNSAKER 	AVENUE 	IN 	EUGENE, 	OREGON
(ASSESSOR’S 	MAP 	17-04-11-41, 	TAX 	LOTS 	05701 	AND 	05900;
ASSESSOR’S 	PROPERTY 	ACCOUNT 	NOS. 	1917208 	AND 	0370815)
(APPLICANT LAUREL HILL CENTER)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Laurel Hill Center (2145 Centennial Plaza, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) is the owner
of real property located on River Road and Hunsaker Avenue in Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s
Map 17-04-11-41, Tax Lots 05701 and 05900; Assessor’s Property Account Nos. 1917208 and
0370815), more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Laurel 	Hill 	Center 	(2145 	Centennial 	Plaza, 	Eugene, 	Oregon, 	97401) 	(the
applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property
beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940).
C. 	The Property for which the tax exemption is being sought is being held for future
development of low-income housing. 	The applicant will develop the Property with at least 35
low-income units, including a mix of studio units and one-bedroom units. As development and
financing activities progress, that mix of units may change a bit, but regardless of any changes in
the mix of unit types, the applicant has committed to construct at least 35 low-income units on
the Property. The applicant is seeking tax exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. 	Notwithstanding the findings in the Community Development Manager’s
Report and Recommendation, the City Council denies the application of Laurel Hill Center for
an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax
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Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-41, Tax Lots 05701
and 05900; Assessor’s Property Account Nos. 1917208 and 0370815; and more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which will be developed with at least 35 low-
income units, because the applicant has failed to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with the
criteria of Section 2.939(4) of the Eugene Code, 1971.
Section 2. 	The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within ten days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
along with a notice informing the applicant of the right to appeal in the manner set forth in ORS
34.010 to 34.100.
Section 3. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
________________________
City Recorder
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EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Priority Action Item: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption for River Road Apartments
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 7
Department: Planning and Development 	Staff Contact: Laura Hammond
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5502
ISSUE STATEMENT
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing
Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for River Road Apartments, a future Affordable Housing
development located at 621 River Road. Cascade Housing Association is the applicant and the
property owner of record. The development will include 47 low-income rental housing units, a
manager’s unit, and common areas.
BACKGROUND
Council adopted the LIRHPTE program in 1990. Since the adoption of the program, Council has
approved tax exemptions for 40 affordable housing developments with more than 1,900 units.
Council unanimously approved extending the LIRHPTE program for an additional ten years in
2020. The ordinance also enables recipients to apply for renewal of the 20-year LIRHPTE when a
prior LIRPHTE period has expired. Council has approved LIRHPTE renewals for more than 400
units. Council reviews and takes action on each LIRHPTE request. Last year, City Council
approved three LIRHPTE applications, for the provision and preservation of 285 units of housing
affordable to people with low incomes in Eugene.
Developments must meet criteria including requirements for rents and incomes limited to
households with incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI). If an application
meets the substantive criteria at Eugene Code (EC) 2.939(4) as referenced in the Report and
Recommendation (Attachment A), the City must grant the exemption by resolution (Attachment
B). A decision to deny the exemption cannot be made by simple motion or inaction; Council would
need to adopt a resolution (Attachment C) that explains how the applicant has failed to
demonstrate that the tax exemption is in the public interest.
Summary of requested tax exemption
The requested tax exemption is for River Road Apartments, a future Affordable Housing
development located at 621 River Road (see map in Attachment D). The development will include
47 low-income rental housing units (12 one-bedroom, 23 two-bedroom, and 12 three-bedroom
units), a manager’s unit, and common areas. Resident services will be provided in partnership
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with St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc.
The proposed River Road Apartments development by Cascade Housing Association will include
three, 3-story buildings located on a 1.67-acre property along River Road. Several land use
applications have been approved for the development including a Greenway Permit, Site Review
and Adjustment Review. It has been awarded up to $263,279 in City System Development Charge
exemptions and is applying for state Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Funds for Affordable
Housing. If financing is completed in early 2025, construction could start in 2025, otherwise if
financing is secured later in the year, construction would begin in 2026.
The developer will offer rents ranging from $1,002 to $1,390 for one-, two-, and three-bedroom
units, ensuring affordability for households at or below 50 percent and 60 percent AMI. Without
the tax exemption, property expenses would increase, leading to higher rents and fewer resources
for resident services. Approval of the LIRHPTE application will enable the developer to provide
these affordable rates and ongoing services to residents.
The requested exemption meets the substantive criteria at EC 2.939(4) as shown in the Report
and Recommendation provided in Attachment A. No public comments were received during the
public comment period.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Housing Implementation Pipeline (HIP): The HIP lists the LIRHPTE program as an important tool
for supporting housing that serves the public good. Approving River Road Apartments for a
LIRHPTE helps preserve existing affordable units furthering the HIP's 5-year goals of increasing
and maintaining the number of Affordable Housing units available to the community.
City of Eugene Strategic Plan 2023-2026 – Approving a LIRHPTE for this development aligns with
the City’s strategic plan: Urgent Community Needs - Stabilize the cost of housing.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
May 26, 2020, Meeting
Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an Ordinance Concerning Low-
Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Amending Sections 2.938, 2.939 and 2.940
of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Resolution Adopting Amended Standards and Guidelines for
Processing Applications for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Repealing
Resolution No. 5028.
Passed 8:0
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Approve the tax exemption.
2. 	Deny the tax exemption.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution included in Attachment B approving a Low-Income Rental Housing Property
Tax Exemption for River Road Apartments.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt the resolution attached as Attachment B to this AIS, approving a low-income rental
housing property tax exemption for property located on River Road in Eugene.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Report and Recommendation
B. 	Resolution Approving the Tax Exemption
C. 	Resolution Denying the Tax Exemption
D. Map of the proposed site
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Laura Hammond, Housing Tools Analyst
Telephone: 	541-682-5502
Staff E-Mail: 	LHammond@eugene-or.gov
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
of the Community Development Manager
of the Planning and Development Department
Application of Cascade Housing Association
For Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
(Section 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971)
for Property at 621 River Road, Eugene, OR 97404
RIVER ROAD APARTMENTS
The Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
of the City of Eugene finds that:
1. 	Cascade Housing Association (the applicant) has submitted an application for a
property tax exemption for the real property known as River Road Apartments, located at 621
River Road, Eugene, Oregon, 97404 ( 	17-04-24-40 Tax Lot 03301;
Property Account No. 	1913042). Cascade Housing Association is the owner of the property that
is the subject of the application. The applicant has a business mailing address of 1101 16th 	St.,
Springfield, Oregon 97477. The applicant has submitted an application for an exemption from ad
valorem taxes through the City's Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE)
program (Sections 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971) for a property on which will be
developed 47 low-income rental housing units (12 one-bedroom units, 23 two-bedroom units and
12 three-bedroom units) 	and common areas.
2. 	I have reviewed the application and find that the applicant has submitted all
required materials and complies with the provisions of EC 2.939(4) and Sections 2.5 through
2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297. Specifically, I find:
(a) 	The property, or portion thereof subject to the property tax exemption, is held
for the purpose of developing low-income rental housing. When occupied, the
property will be occupied solely as a residence for low-income persons.
(b) 	tion was filed prior to July 1, 2030.
(c) 	The property is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized in a manner that
meets the criteria for a public benefit corporation as described under ORS
65.001(38).
(d) 	The property is owned by Cascade Housing Association, a nonprofit corporation
that expends no more than ten percent of its annual income from residential
rentals for purposes other than acquisition, maintenance or repair of residential
rental property for low-income persons, or for the provision of on-site child care
services for the residents of the rental property.
(e) 	The applicant has complied with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the
Standards and Guidelines for Low-Income Rental Housing Property
TaxExemption adopted by council Resolution No. 5297 (Standards and
Guidelines).
(1) The applicant has signed a Rent Regulatory Agreement as described in
Section 5.1 of the Standards and Guidelines and said agreement will be in effect
for the duration of the tax exemption period.
(2) As described in Section 5.2 of the Standards and Guidelines, the applicant
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has consented in writing that for the duration of the tax exemption period, the
city may inspect the property for which the exemption is granted to insure that
the premises are maintained in decent, safe and sanitary conditions for the
occupants.
(f) 	The proposed development is consistent with the city's Housing Dispersal Policy.
(g) 	The proposed development does not cause the displacement of low-income
persons.
(h) 	The proposed development does not cause destruction of historic properties.
(i) 	The proposed development is otherwise consistent with the Eugene Code and
adopted city regulations and policies.
4. 	Comments have been solicited from interested City departments, 4J School
District, and the affected neighborhood group. No public comments were received.
Therefore, 	based on the above findings, the proposed project conforms with all
applicable 	City 	Code 	provisions, 	local 	plans, 	planning 	regulations, 	the 	Envision 	Eugene
Comprehensive
Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption, and I recommend that the application be
approved.
Dated this ____ day of __________________, 2025.
Print: 	Will Dowdy 	Sign:
Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON RIVER
ROAD IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-24-40, TAX
LOT 	03301; 	ASSESSOR’S 	PROPERTY 	ACCOUNT 	NO. 	1913042)
(APPLICANT CASCADE HOUSING ASSOCIATION)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Cascade Housing Association (1101 16th St, Springfield, OR, 97477) is the owner
of real property located on River Road in Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s Map 17-04-24-40, Tax
Lot 03301; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1913042), more particularly described in Exhibit A
attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Cascade Housing Association (1101 16th St, Springfield, OR, 97477) (the
applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property
beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940).
C. 	The Property for which the tax exemption is being sought is being held for future
development of low-income housing. The applicant plans to develop 12 one-bedroom units, 24
two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units, for a total of 48 low-income units on the
property. The applicant is seeking tax exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based upon the above findings, the City Council approves the application of
Cascade Housing Association for an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map
17-04-24-40, Tax Lot 03301; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1913042; and more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which will be developed in the future with 12
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one-bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units, for a total of 48 low-
income units.
Section 2. 	The land and units described in Section 1 above are declared exempt from
local ad valorem property taxation commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing for a continuous
period of 20 years unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.940 of
the Eugene Code, 1971, which provides for termination after and an opportunity to be heard if:
2.1 	Construction or development of the exempt property differs from the construction
or development described in the application for exemption, or was not completed by July
1, 2030, and no extensions or exceptions were granted; or
2.2 	The applicant fails to comply with provisions of ORS 307.515 to 307.523,
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Council
Resolution No. 5297, or any conditions imposed in this Resolution.
The tax exemption shall be terminated immediately, without right of notice or appeal, pursuant to
the provisions of ORS 307.531 in the event that the county assessor determines that a change of
use to other than that allowed has occurred for the housing units, or portion thereof, or, if after
the date of this approval, a declaration as defined in ORS 100.005 is presented to the county
assessor or tax collector for approval under ORS 100.110.
Section 3. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within 10 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
and to cause a copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Lane County Assessor on or before
April 1, 2025. The copy of the Resolution sent to the applicant shall be accompanied by a notice
explaining the grounds for possible termination of the exemption prior to the end of the
exemption period and the effects of the termination.
Section 4. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
________________________
City Recorder
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Legal Description _____ ··--- 	_ ___ __ __
-Aunit �d-�r.atcd in fu;�o�11h ½ of Section 24, Township 17 South. Range 4 West�-��--
Wmo.mette M�diw1, swd mtlt of land being more particularly described as follows:
Cornmen�g at a 5/8 inch uon rebar m1U"ldng the southeast comer of Section 24, TownsltiJi J 7
South, Range 4 West of the Willamette Meridil.m, Baid southeast corner bears South 01 °44'17"
Wesl 5282.97 feet from tbe northeast comer of said Section 24; Thence No,rth 76°44 '03" Wost
2389 .53 feet to a 5/8 inch iion rebar marking the POINT OF BEGINNtNG of this unit ofland;
Thence rumung parallel to the south line of Lot 4 of County Survey No. 609, North 87°54'22"
West a di!lfance of 393.66 feet to a. point on the easter.ly tight-of-way line of River Road;
Thence along the eastaly right-of-way line of River Road, North 05°25'24" West a distance of
219.14 feet;
Thence leaving the eBBterly right-of-wny line of River Road ru1d nm.ning parallel tn the soutI, Ji.De
ofLot 4 of County Survey No. 609, South 87°54'22" East o dislnnce of 443.83 feet;
Thei:ice South 01 °47'21" West II distance of28.88 feet;
Thence nmning parallel to the south line of Lot 4 of County Survey No. 609, North 87°S4'22"
West a distance of 20. 75 feet;
Thence South 01 958'38" West a distance of 198.29 feet to tho point of beginning, all in the City
of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon aod contalnin� 93,377 square feet oflWld, more or Jess.
Exhibit AAttachment B
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A 	RESOLUTION 	DENYING 	A 	LOW-INCOME 	RENTAL 	HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON RIVER
ROAD IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-24-40, TAX
LOT 	03301; 	ASSESSOR’S 	PROPERTY 	ACCOUNT 	NO. 	1913042)
(APPLICANT CASCADE HOUSING ASSOCIATION)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Cascade Housing Association (1101 16th St, Springfield, OR, 97477) is the owner
of real property located on River Road in Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s Map 17-04-24-40, Tax
Lot 03301; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1913042), more particularly described in Exhibit A
attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Cascade Housing Association (1101 16th St, Springfield, OR, 97477) (the
applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property
beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940).
C. 	The Property for which the tax exemption is being sought is being held for future
development of low-income housing. The applicant plans to develop 12 one-bedroom units, 24
two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units, for a total of 48 low-income units on the
property. The applicant is seeking tax exemption for the entire Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(4), and the eligibility
requirements at Section 2.10 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. 	Notwithstanding the findings in the Community Development Manager’s
Report and Recommendation, the City Council denies the application of Cascade Housing
Association for an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing
Property Tax Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-24-40,
Tax Lot 03301; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1913042; and more particularly described in
Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which will be developed in the future with 12 one-
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bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units, for a total of 48 low-income
units because the applicant has failed to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with the criteria of
Section 2.939(4) of the Eugene Code, 1971.
Section 2. 	The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within ten days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
along with a notice informing the applicant of the right to appeal in the manner set forth in ORS
34.010 to 34.100.
Section 3. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
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City Recorder
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Wmo.mette M�diw1, swd mtlt of land being more particularly described as follows:
Cornmen�g at a 5/8 inch uon rebar m1U"ldng the southeast comer of Section 24, TownsltiJi J 7
South, Range 4 West of the Willamette Meridil.m, Baid southeast corner bears South 01 °44'17"
Wesl 5282.97 feet from tbe northeast comer of said Section 24; Thence No,rth 76°44 '03" Wost
2389 .53 feet to a 5/8 inch iion rebar marking the POINT OF BEGINNtNG of this unit ofland;
Thence rumung parallel to the south line of Lot 4 of County Survey No. 609, North 87°54'22"
West a di!lfance of 393.66 feet to a. point on the easter.ly tight-of-way line of River Road;
Thence along the eastaly right-of-way line of River Road, North 05°25'24" West a distance of
219.14 feet;
Thence leaving the eBBterly right-of-wny line of River Road ru1d nm.ning parallel tn the soutI, Ji.De
ofLot 4 of County Survey No. 609, South 87°54'22" East o dislnnce of 443.83 feet;
Thei:ice South 01 °47'21" West II distance of28.88 feet;
Thence nmning parallel to the south line of Lot 4 of County Survey No. 609, North 87°S4'22"
West a distance of 20. 75 feet;
Thence South 01 958'38" West a distance of 198.29 feet to tho point of beginning, all in the City
of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon aod contalnin� 93,377 square feet oflWld, more or Jess.
Exhibit A	Attachment C
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EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Priority Goal Action: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental
Housing Property Tax Exemption for Whiteaker Commons
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 8
Department: Planning and Development 	Staff Contact: Laura Hammond
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5502
ISSUE STATEMENT
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing
Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) for Whiteaker Commons, a future Affordable Housing
development site located on the southeast corner of the intersection of West 5th Avenue and
Adams Street. Red Apple Square LLC is the applicant and the property owner of record. The
development will include a minimum of 110 low-income rental housing units.
BACKGROUND
Council adopted the LIRHPTE program in 1990. Since the adoption of the program, Council has
approved tax exemptions for 40 affordable housing developments with more than 1,900 units.
Council unanimously approved extending the LIRHPTE program for an additional ten years in
2020. The ordinance also enables recipients to apply for renewal of the 20-year LIRHPTE when a
prior LIRPHTE period has expired. Council has approved LIRHPTE renewals for more than 400
units. Council reviews and takes action on each LIRHPTE request. Last year, City Council
approved three LIRHPTE applications, for the provision and preservation of 285 units of housing
affordable to people with low incomes in Eugene.
Developments must meet criteria including requirements for rents and incomes limited to
households with incomes at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI). If an application
meets the substantive criteria at Eugene Code (EC) 2.939(3) as referenced in the Report and
Recommendation (Attachment A), the City must grant the exemption by resolution (Attachment
B). A decision to deny the exemption cannot be made by simple motion or inaction; Council would
need to adopt a resolution (Attachment C) that explains how the applicant has failed to
demonstrate that the tax exemption is in the public interest.
Summary of requested tax exemption
The Property for which the tax exemption is being sought is located on the southeast corner of the
intersection of West 5th Avenue and Adams Street (see map in Attachment D) and is being held for
future development of low-income housing. The applicant will develop the Property with at least
110 low-income units. At this time, the applicant plans to develop a mix of units including studio,
one-, and two-bedroom units. As the development and financing activities progress, that mix of
units may change, but regardless of any changes in the mix of unit types, the applicant has
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committed to construct at least 110 low-income units on the Property. If the total number of units
falls below the minimum of 110, the development will be required to submit a new LIRHPTE
application for review and approval by the City Council.
The proposed Whiteaker Commons development by Red Apple Square LLC will be a five-story
new construction building located on a 0.49-acre parcel. The developer is currently assembling
the financing for the project including applying for state Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT)
Funds for Affordable Housing and 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). If financing
is completed by 2026, construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.
The developer will offer rents between $936 and $1,203 per unit for studio, one-, and two-
bedroom units, affordable to households at or below 60 percent AMI. The LIRHPTE will reduce
operating costs allowing the development to maintain rents affordable that this level. The
apartments would not be able to achieve their proposed level of affordability without the property
tax exemption.
The requested exemption meets the substantive criteria at EC 2.939(3) as shown in the Report
and Recommendation provided in Attachment A. One email was received during the public
comment period. The commenter had questions about the timeline for development, potential
traffic disruptions during construction, the type of units in the development and parking.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Housing Implementation Pipeline (HIP): The HIP lists the LIRHPTE program as an important tool
for supporting housing that serves the public good. Approving Whiteaker Commons for a LIRHPTE
helps preserve existing affordable units furthering the HIP's 5-year goals of increasing and
maintaining the number of Affordable Housing units available to the community.
City of Eugene Strategic Plan 2023-2026: Approving the requested LIRHPTE aligns with the City’s
strategic plan: Urgent Community Needs - Stabilize the cost of housing.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
May 26, 2020, Meeting
Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an Ordinance Concerning Low-
Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Amending Sections 2.938, 2.939 and 2.940
of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Resolution Adopting Amended Standards and Guidelines for
Processing Applications for Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions and Repealing
Resolution No. 5028.
Passed 8:0
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Approve the tax exemption.
2. 	Deny the tax exemption.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution included in Attachment B approving a Low-Income Rental Housing Property
Tax Exemption for Whiteaker Commons.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt the resolution attached as Attachment B to this AIS, approving a low-income rental
housing property tax exemption for property located on Adams Street in Eugene.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Report and Recommendation
B. 	Resolution Approving the Tax Exemption
C. 	Resolution Denying the Tax Exemption
D. Map of the proposed site
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Laura Hammond, Housing Tools Analyst
Telephone: 	541-682-5502
Staff E-Mail: 	LHammond@eugene-or.gov
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
of the Community Development Manager
of the Planning and Development Department
Application of Red Apple Square, LLC
For Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
(Section 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene Code, 1971)
for Property Located on the Southeast Corner
of the Intersection of West 5th 	Avenue and Adams Street
WHITEAKER COMMONS
The Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
of the City of Eugene finds that:
1. 	Red Apple Square, LLC (the applicant) has submitted an application for property
tax exemption for the real property known as Whiteaker Commons, located on the southeast
corner of the intersection of West 5th Avenue and Adams Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401
( 	17-03-31-22 Tax Lot 03501; 	1769551). Red
Apple Square, LLC is the owner of the property that is the subject of the application. The applicant
has a business mailing address of 555 Lincoln Street, Eugene Oregon 97401. The applicant has
submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes through the City's Low-Income
Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) program (Sections 2.937 to 2.940 of the Eugene
Code, 1971) for at least 110 low-income units. At this time, the applicant plans to develop mix of
units including studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. As the development and financing activities
progress, that mix of units may change, but regardless of any changes in the mix of unit types, the
applicant has committed to construct at least 110 low-income units on the Property
2. 	I have reviewed the application and find that the applicant has submitted all
required materials and complies with the provisions of EC 2.939(3) and Sections 2.1 through 2.9
of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No. 5297. Specifically, I find:
(a) 	The property is currently held for the purpose of developing low income rental
housing, and when developed, will be offered for rental solely as a residence
for low- income persons.
(b) 	The required rent payment will reflect the full value of the property tax
exemption.
(c) 	The housing units on the property will be constructed after February 12, 1990.
(d)
Policy.
(e) 	The proposed development will not cause displacement of low-income
persons.
(f) 	The proposed development will not cause destruction of historic properties, as
defined by Eugene Code.
(g) 	The proposed development is otherwise consistent with Eugene Code and
adopted City regulations and policies.
(h) 	The applicant has signed a Rent Regulatory Agreement as described in Section
5.1 of the Standards and Guidelines and said agreement will be in effect for the
duration of the tax exemption period.
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(i) 	As described in Section 5.2 of the Standards and Guidelines, the applicant has
consented in writing that for the duration of the tax exemption period, the city
may inspect the property for which the exemption is granted to insure that the
premises are maintained in decent, safe and sanitary conditions for the
occupants.
4. 	Comments have been solicited from interested City departments, 4J School
District, and the affected neighborhood group. One comment was received during the public
comment period with questions about the timeline for development, potential traffic
disruptions during construction, the type of units in the development and parking.
Therefore, 	based on the above findings, the proposed project conforms with all
applicable 	City 	Code 	provisions, 	local 	plans, 	planning 	regulations, 	the 	Envision 	Eugene
Comprehensive
Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption, and I recommend that the application be
approved.
Dated this ____ day of __________________, 2025.
Print: 	Will Dowdy 	Sign:
Community Development Manager of the Planning and Development Department
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOW-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST 	CORNER 	OF 	THE 	INTERSECTION 	OF 	WEST 	5TH
AVENUE AND ADAMS STREET IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S
MAP 17-03-31-22, TAX LOT 03501; ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY ACCOUNT
NO. 1769551) (APPLICANT RED APPLE SQUARE, LLC.)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Red Apple Square, LLC (555 Lincoln Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) is the
owner of real property located on West 5th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s Map 17-03-
31-22, Tax Lot 03501; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1769551), more particularly described
in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Red Apple Square, LLC (555 Lincoln Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) (the
applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property
beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940.)
C. 	The Property for which the tax exemption being sought is being held for future
development of low-income housing. The applicant will develop the Property with at least 110
low-income units. At this time, the applicant plans to develop a mix of units including studio,
one-, and two-bedroom units. 	Prior to construction, that mix of units may change a bit, but
regardless of any changes in the mix of unit types, the applicant has committed to construct at
least 110 low-income units on the Property..
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(3), and the eligibility
requirements at Sections 2.1-2.9 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No.
5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based upon the above findings, the City Council approves the application of
Red Apple Square, LLC for an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income Rental
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Housing Property Tax Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-03-
31-22, Tax Lot 03501; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1769551; and more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, which is being held for future development of
no fewer than 110 low-income housing units on the Property.
Section 2. 	The land and units described in Section 1 above are declared exempt from
local ad valorem property taxation commencing July 1, 2025, and continuing for a continuous
period of 20 years unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.940 of
the Eugene Code, 1971, which provides for termination after and an opportunity to be heard if:
2.1 	Construction or development of the exempt property differs from the construction
or development described in the application for exemption, or was not completed by July
1, 2030, and no extensions or exceptions were granted; or
2.2 	The applicant fails to comply with provisions of ORS 307.515 to 307.523,
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Council
Resolution No. 5297, or any conditions imposed in this Resolution.
The tax exemption shall be terminated immediately, without right of notice or appeal, pursuant to
the provisions of ORS 307.531 in the event that the county assessor determines that a change of
use to other than that allowed has occurred for the housing units, or portion thereof, or, if after
the date of this approval, a declaration as defined in ORS 100.005 is presented to the county
assessor or tax collector for approval under ORS 100.110.
Section 3. The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within 10 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
and to cause a copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Lane County Assessor on or before
April 1, 2025. The copy of the Resolution sent to the applicant shall be accompanied by a notice
explaining the grounds for possible termination of the exemption prior to the end of the
exemption period and the effects of the termination.
Section 4. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
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Exhibit A
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A 	RESOLUTION 	DENYING 	A 	LOW-INCOME 	RENTAL 	HOUSING
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST 	CORNER 	OF 	THE 	INTERSECTION 	OF 	WEST 	5TH
AVENUE AND ADAMS STREET IN EUGENE, OREGON (ASSESSOR’S
MAP 17-03-31-22, TAX LOT 03501; ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY ACCOUNT
NO. 1769551) (APPLICANT RED APPLE SQUARE, LLC.)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	Red Apple Square, LLC (555 Lincoln Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) is the
owner of real property located on West 5th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon (Assessor’s Map 17-03-
31-22, Tax Lot 03501; Assessor’s Property Account No. 1769551), more particularly described
in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution (“the Property”).
B. 	Red Apple Square, LLC (555 Lincoln Street, Eugene, Oregon, 97401) (the
applicant) has submitted an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxes on the Property
beginning July 1, 2025, under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program (EC 2.937 to 2.940.)
C. 	The Property for which the tax exemption being sought is being held for future
development of low-income housing. The applicant will develop the Property with at least 110
low-income units. At this time, the applicant plans to develop a mix of units including studio,
one-, and two-bedroom units. 	Prior to construction, that mix of units may change a bit, but
regardless of any changes in the mix of unit types, the applicant has committed to construct at
least 110 low-income units on the Property.
D. 	The 	Community 	Development 	Manager 	of 	the 	Planning 	and 	Development
Department, as designee of the City Manager, has prepared a Report and Recommendation
recommending that the application be approved and the exemption granted. In making that
recommendation, the Community Development Manager found that the applicant submitted all
materials, documents, and fees required by Section 2.938 of the Eugene Code, 1971 (EC), and is
in compliance with the policies set forth in Section 5 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by
Resolution No. 5297. In addition, the Community Development Manager found that the
applicant has complied with the criteria for approval provided in EC 2.939(3), and the eligibility
requirements at Sections 2.1-2.9 of the Standards and Guidelines adopted by Resolution No.
5297.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. 	Notwithstanding the findings in the Community Development Manager’s
Report and Recommendation, the City Council denies the application of Red Apple Square, LLC
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for an ad valorem tax exemption under the City’s Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax
Exemption Program for the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-03-31-22, Tax Lot 03501;
Assessor’s Property Account No. 1769551; and more particularly described in Exhibit A
attached to this Resolution, which is being held for future development of low-income housing,
because the applicant has failed to demonstrate satisfactory compliance with the criteria in
Section 2.939(3) of the Eugene Code, 1971.
Section 2. 	The City Manager, or the Manager's designee, is requested to forward a copy
of this Resolution to the applicant within 10 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution,
along with a notice informing the applicant of the right to appeal in the manner set forth in ORS
34.010 to 34.100.
Section 3. 	This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of January, 2025.
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City Recorder
Attachment C
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EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Priority Goal Action: Recommend Approval of Resources for Housing Affordable to
People with Low-Incomes
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 9
Department: Planning and Development 	Staff Contact: Ellen Meyi-Galloway
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5532
ISSUE STATEMENT
Council is asked to recommend the use of two separate funds received from the Federal
government, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds and HOME American Rescue
Plan (HOME-ARP) funds for development proposals submitted in response to the Eugene-
Springfield HOME Consortium’s 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP).
BACKGROUND
The HOME RFP process is guided by the priority needs and strategies identified in the Eugene-
Springfield Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plans, and the Eugene-Springfield HOME
Intergovernmental Agreement.
The 2020 Consolidated Plan identified priority needs for five populations including low-income
renters, low-income homeowners, people experiencing homelessness, special populations with
identified needs, and people who are unemployed/underemployed. The Consolidated Plan
established a 5-year goal to increase the affordable housing supply by 400 units using federal
HOME funds. Since plan adoption in April 2020, 8 projects have been awarded HOME funds
resulting in 398 units that are either complete, under construction, or in the pipeline to be
constructed by 2025. Since 2020, 24 units in projects that were awarded HOME funds in Eugene
and Springfield were not able to move forward, and 87 units were delayed because they could not
complete their financing. This was due to rising construction costs and other difficult market
conditions, high interest rates for private financing, competition for limited financing at the state
level, and more.
HOME Program
One way the City expands affordable housing opportunities for low-income persons is through the
HOME Program, a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). In 1992, the cities of Eugene and Springfield formed the Eugene-Springfield
HOME Consortium in order to increase the amount of HOME funds received and to enable funding
of HOME activities in Springfield. Eugene receives the HOME funds from HUD on behalf of the
HOME Consortium and is responsible for the oversight and administration of HOME funds in both
jurisdictions. Eugene’s HOME funds decreased by 21 percent in 2024 and, when adjusted for
inflation, are almost half of what the City received 20 years ago.
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HOME funds are offered as a development subsidy through the Affordable Housing RFP process.
The HOME Consortium Governing Board (Governing Board) makes final decisions on the use of
HOME funds for development projects based on the input from the HOME Consortium’s
Evaluation Committee and the recommendations of the Eugene and Springfield City Councils. The
Governing Board is composed of the Eugene and Springfield Mayors, one Springfield City
Councilor, and one Eugene City Councilor.
HOME-ARP
The U.S. Congress approved a one-time source of HOME funds through the American Rescue Plan
Act of 2021 called HOME-ARP. The funds were distributed by HUD to the HOME jurisdictions. The
HOME-ARP program has similarities and differences to the regular HOME program. The primary
difference is that HOME-ARP funds must serve specific vulnerable Qualifying Populations
including people experiencing homelessness, people at risk of homelessness, people fleeing or
attempting to flee domestic violence and people with greatest housing instability with attention to
veterans meeting the eligibility criteria of one or more Qualifying Populations.
The HOME Consortium performed a detailed analysis of needs in the community, including
outreach with the public and key stakeholders, to determine the uses of the funds. HUD approved
the Governing Board’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan in 2022 that established the use of HOME-ARP
funds for Rental Housing development, Supportive Services and Non-profit Operating Assistance.
The Rental Housing and Supportive Services funds were offered to housing developers and service
providers through the 2024 RFP process. Any non-profit organization that is awarded a direct
HOME-ARP award in Eugene and Springfield will be eligible for HOME-ARP Non-Profit Operating
Assistance.
RFP Process
Through the 2024 HOME RFP, $2,529,855 were made available for projects in Eugene and
Springfield that addressed the needs of people with low and very-low incomes and special
populations, with $1,842,027 available for development proposals in Eugene. Three development
proposals in Eugene were received through the RFP.
Through the HOME-ARP RFP $3,282,910 were offered in Rental Housing development funds, and
$500,000 in Supportive Services funds to serve Qualifying Populations in Eugene and Springfield.
Eugene made available $2,537,182 in Rental Housing development funds and $300,000 in
Supportive Services funds to serve the residents in the developments. Two development
proposals in Eugene were received through the RFP.
The development proposals are reviewed and scored by an Evaluation Committee. Eugene City
Council reviews the Eugene proposals, the Evaluation Committee recommendations for Eugene
proposals, and makes a recommendation for the Governing Board. Final HOME and HOME-ARP
funding decisions will be made by the Governing Board. In instances where not all of the funds
from an RFP are awarded to a project proposal, the remaining funds are made available again in
the next RFP.
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Summary of the Proposals
The five applications submitted for HOME funds and HOME-ARP funds included four sites shown
on the map in Attachment A. (One development site applied for both HOME funds and HOME-
ARP funds.) The following proposal summaries are presented with the highest scoring proposal
for HOME funds and highest scoring proposal for HOME-ARP funds listed first. See Attachments B
through E for images and additional information about each proposal.
• 	The Coleman – Homes for Good requested $1,200,000 in HOME funds to build 51 income-
qualified units and one unrestricted on-site manager unit in partnership with Sponsors,
Inc. on Lane County donated land at the northeast corner of Highway 99 North and
Roosevelt Boulevard in the Trainsong Neighborhood. The new, 4-story building would
include 12 studio apartments, 39 one-bedroom apartments, supportive services office
space, a meeting room, and Sponsors’s Re-entry Resource Center. Common space would
include a community room with kitchen, laundry facilities and a fitness room. All units
would serve residents with histories of incarceration earning no more than 60 percent
Area Median Income (AMI). Sponsors and other partner agencies would provide
individualized supportive services and group classes. This development proposal was
awarded HOME funds in the 2021 RFP process but withdrew from the award because it did
not secure the needed State subsidy in that funding cycle. The current proposal also has
awards of Eugene Affordable Housing Trust Funds and City Fee Assistance.
• 	Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing – Laurel Hill Center requested the full amount of
HOME-ARP Rental Housing development funds ($2,537,182) to build approximately 50-
units (and a minimum of 35 units) of income-qualified housing and an on-site manager unit
on land they recently acquired on Hunsaker Lane and River Road in the Santa Clara
neighborhood. The development is in early stages of planning for several residential
buildings (current estimate of four) with a mix of studio and 1-bedroom units. The site
would include open space, some parking, and a community building, which would include
meeting space and office space for service providers, a community room with kitchen, and
laundry facilities. All units would serve Qualifying Populations prioritizing people with
mental health, behavioral health and substance use disorders earning no more than 50%
AMI. The proposal requested the full amount of HOME-ARP Supportive Services funds
($300,000) to provide individualized services to residents to develop self-sufficiency and
remove barriers to housing stability. The proposal plans to also apply for Eugene Systems
Development Charge (SDC) exemptions and Affordable Housing Trust Funds. Council will
consider their Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption (LIRHPTE) application
January 27, 2025.
• 	Aurora West – Confluence Development, LLC requested $1,405,930 in HOME funds and
$863,215 in HOME-ARP funds to build 114 income-qualified Single Room Occupancy units
(SROs) and an on-site manager unit on land they own at 1413 Charnelton Street in the
Jefferson Westside neighborhood. The proposal would relocate the existing commercial
tenant, demolish the existing building, and construct a new 6-story building. All units were
proposed to serve people earning no more than 60% AMI enrolled in higher education or
vocational programs. Students are not a population identified in the 2020 Consolidated
Plan or the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan that could be prioritized for HOME or HOME-ARP
units. The proposal would set aside some units for veterans, youth entering independence
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from foster care, and people with disabilities. The proposed Qualifying Population for
HOME-ARP units was people at greatest risk of housing instability. The proposal includes
basic resident services including financial education and other skill building classes but no
individualized services. The applicant indicated they would also apply for Eugene SDC
exemptions and a LIRHPTE.
• 	6th Avenue Cottages – Martin Henner requested $1,000,000 in HOME funds to build ten 1-
bedroom detached homes on property he owns on 6th Avenue west of Blair Boulevard in
the Whiteaker neighborhood. All units were proposed to serve people earning no more
than 60 percent AMI. Each unit would include outdoor space for gardens. A detached
community building would be located near 6th Avenue. The development would not
provide services beyond basic referrals to supportive services agencies. The applicant
indicated they would also apply for Eugene SDC exemptions and a LIRHPTE.
Evaluation Committee Scoring
In the evaluation process, the Evaluation Committee scores and ranks the proposals for
consideration by the applicable City Council and the Governing Board. The proposals were
reviewed according to the following criteria: 1) project concept and design, 2) site feasibility, 3)
population and services, 4) cost benefit, 5) financial feasibility, and 6) organizational experience
and performance. The evaluation includes a cost comparison analysis that compares development
proposal financing with recent past projects. The comparison has many factors, including
acquisition costs, development soft costs, hard construction costs, total development cost, cost per
unit, cost per square foot, cost per bedroom and more. When compared to several similar recent
developments (all one-building developments) costs have gone up significantly due to inflation of
labor and materials in the overall construction market.
The 2024 Evaluation Committee members included: Eugene Councilor Emily Semple; Springfield
Councilor Kori Rodley; Savannah Olsen, who represented the Springfield Community
Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) for HOME proposals; Sami Allen, who represented the
Springfield CDAC for HOME-ARP proposals; Katy Alvarado with Catholic Community Services
representing low-income populations; and Dan Straub, President of Tokatee Capital Management
LLC, a real estate investment and development company.
Six written public comments were received about the Aurora West proposal with concerns about
height, parking, services, etc. One comment was provided at the Evaluation Committee public
hearing in support of the Coleman proposal. The Evaluation Committee’s scores clearly
demonstrated support for the two recommended proposals: Homes for Good Housing Agency
(HOME award) and Laurel Hill Center (HOME-ARP award).
The development proposals from Homes for Good Housing Agency (Homes for Good) and Laurel
Hill Center would add up to 105 units of Affordable Housing with supportive services in the
community.
Next Steps
Following Council consideration of the Eugene proposals, if funding is tentatively awarded by the
Governing Board at their meeting February 11, 2025, there are additional steps before funds can
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be used. Developers must secure all other development financing and meet all HUD regulations as
conditions of the award. After all conditions are met, the City would execute a HOME loan
agreement to provide HOME or HOME-ARP funds for the development.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Housing Implementation Pipeline (HIP) – The HIP has a 5-year goal to create Affordable Housing
units. Recommending funding for these HOME/HOME-ARP development proposals would
support additional units in the pipeline.
City of Eugene Strategic Plan 2023-2026 – The proposed funding aligns with the Urgent
Community Needs area of the City’s strategic plan: Stabilize the cost of housing.
HUD 2020 Consolidated Plan – The Consolidated Plan has a 5-year goal to use HOME funds to
further the HUD goal to Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
April 27, 2020 Work Session
Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt Resolution No. 5294, a Resolution
Approving the Eugene-Springfield 2020 Consolidated Plan.
Passed 8:0
January 24, 2022 Work Session
Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Keating, moved to approve the Housing Implementation
Pipeline (HIP).
Passed 6:0 (Councilors Evans and Groves absent).
January 24, 2022 Council Meeting
Council recommended HOME funds to The Coleman.
Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Keating, moved to recommend full funding of
$550,000 for Polk 2.0, utilizing $550,000 in HOME funds from the City of Eugene’s HOME
allocation and in addition, moved to recommend full funding of $1,048,766 for The Coleman,
utilizing $580,623 in HOME funds from the City of Eugene’s HOME allocation and, if Springfield
agrees pursuant to the HOME Consortium’s Flexibility Policy, $468,143 in HOME funds from
the City of Springfield’s HOME allocation.
Passed 6:0 (Councilors Evans and Groves absent).
May 22, 2023 Council Meeting
Council awarded The Coleman by Homes for Good with funds from the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund.
Councilor Keating, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to approve the use of $321,528 of
Affordable Housing Trust Funds for Grant Street Grow Homes by Cultivate Inc, $383,434 of
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Affordable Housing Trust Funds for Bridges on Broadway by Homes for Good, and$552,650 of
Affordable Housing Trust Funds for The Coleman by Homes for Good.
Passed 8:0
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Recommend awarding Homes for Good $1,200,000 of HOME funds for The Coleman proposal
and recommend awarding Laurel Hill Center the full amount of HOME-ARP Rental Housing
funds ($2,537,182) and HOME-ARP Supportive Services funds ($300,000) for the River Road
Housing proposal.
2. 	Recommend the use of HOME and HOME-ARP funding for the two projects with specific
modifications as determined by the City Council.
3. 	Decline to recommend HOME funding or HOME-ARP funding for one or more of the proposed
projects.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends Council select Option 1.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to recommend awarding Homes for Good $1,200,000 of HOME funds for The Coleman
proposal and recommend awarding Laurel Hill Center the full amount of HOME-ARP Rental
Housing funds ($2,537,182) and HOME-ARP Supportive Services funds ($300,000) for the River
Road Housing proposal.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Map of the proposed development sites
B. 	Summary of The Coleman proposal
C. 	Summary of Laurel Hill Center River Road Housing proposal
D. Summary of 6th Avenue Cottages proposal
E. 	Summary of Aurora West proposal
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Ellen Meyi-Galloway, Affordable Housing Production Manager
Telephone: 	541-682-5532
Staff E-Mail: 	EMeyi-Galloway@eugene-or.gov
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The Coleman
Homes for Good Housing
Agency
Hwy 99 N and Roosevelt
Blvd.
• 	New construction HOME proposal
• 	52 units/ 52 bedrooms: 12 studio, 40
one-bedroom
• 	51 units households earning no more
than 60% AMI, and one unrestricted on-
site manager unit
• 	Serving people with histories of
incarceration.
• 	Supportive services provided by
Sponsors, Inc. and other partner agencies.
• 	Four story building with common area
including supportive services office
space, a meeting room, and Sponsors’s
Re-entry Resource Center, a community
room with kitchen, laundry facilities and
a fitness room.
• 	Sponsors would provide individual
supportive services and group classes.
• 	$2,223,497 in City funds:
o 	HOME funds $1,200,000
o 	AHTF $552,650
o 	City Fee Assistance
$470,847
• 	Total development cost:
$22,263,226
• 	Cost per unit: $436,534
• 	Cost per square foot: $448
• 	Other proposed funding sources:
state Local Innovation Fast Track
funds, Trillium grants, Federal
Home Loan Bank loan, Private bank
loan, Lane County property, EWEB
incentives, Sponsors Inc. grant
Attachment B
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River Road Housing
Laurel Hill Center
River Rd & Hunsaker Ln
• 	New construction HOME-ARP proposal
• 	Approximately 50 units: mix of studio and 1-
bedroom units (minimum of 35 units)
• 	Serving Qualifying Populations: people
experiencing homelessness, people at risk of
homelessness, and people at greatest risk of
housing instability
• 	All units serving people with mental health and
behavioral health disorders, substance abuse
disorders earning no more than 50% AMI
• 	Early in planning – considering 4 garden style
walkup residential buildings no more than 3
stories, open space, some parking, and a
community building with meeting space and
office space for service providers, a community
room with kitchen, and laundry facilities.
• 	Includes individualized support services to
develop self-sufficiency and remove barriers to
housing stability.
• 	$2,837,182 in City HOME-ARP:
o 	Rental Housing development
funds $2,537,182
o 	Supportive Services $300,000
• 	Total development cost: $10,935,000
• 	Cost per unit: $218,700
• 	Cost per square foot: $460
• 	Other proposed funding sources:
Oregon Health Authority grant,
donations/fundraising, Affordable
Housing Trust Funds, SDC exemption,
• 	Applied for LIRHPTE (Council
consideration 1/27/25)
Attachment C
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Aurora West
Confluence Development, LLC
1413 Charnelton Street
• 	New construction HOME & HOME-ARP
proposal
• 	115 units: 114 Single Room Occupancy
(SROs), 1 SRO manager unit
• 	108 units targeted to households earning
no more than 60% of AMI, 6 units for QP#4
people at greatest risk of housing
instability earning no more than 50% AMI
• 	Proposed to serve people enrolled in
higher education or vocational programs
(not an allowed priority), with set aside
units for veterans, youth entering
independence from foster care, and people
with disabilities.
• 	SROs include bathrooms and basic
kitchenettes
• 	Six-story building with lounge and full
kitchen on each floor, laundry, study room,
recreational room, garden courtyard.
• 	Services include social event coordination
and financial education and skill building
classes.
• 	$2,585,947 requested in City funds:
o 	HOME funds $1,405,930
o 	HOME-ARP $863,215
o 	SDC Assistance $316,802
• 	Total development cost:
$20,519,362
• 	Cost per unit: $178,429
• 	Cost per square foot: $435
• 	Other proposed funding sources:
State Low Income Housing tax
credits, Private Activity Bonds,
• 	Would apply for LIRHPTE
Attachment D
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6th Avenue Cottages
Martin Henner
6th Ave west of Blair Blvd
• 	New construction HOME proposal
• 	10 one-bedroom detached homes
• 	All units serving households earning no
more than 60% of AMI
• 	No particular special population would be
prioritized.
• 	One-story detached homes include kitchen,
living room, bedroom and bathroom and
individual outdoor space for gardens.
• 	Detached community building (not shown in
site plan below) of similar size planned on
6th Avenue side of property.
• 	No services proposed beyond basic referrals
to service agencies; community building
would be available for agency staff to use.
• 	$1,080,000 requested in City
funds:
o 	HOME funds $1,000,000
o 	SDC exemption $80,000
• 	Total development cost:
$2,841,456
• 	Cost per unit: $284,146
• 	Cost per square foot: $568
• 	Other proposed funding sources:
developer contribution, private
bank loan
• 	Would apply for LIRHPTE
Attachment E
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 10A
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 10A
Department: Central Services 	Staff Contact: Natalie Venhuda
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8497
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is a routine item to approve City Council minutes.
BACKGROUND
Per City Council Operating Agreements, written minutes shall be taken for all City Council
meetings in accordance with the Oregon Attorney General’s Public Records and Meetings Manual.
The minutes must give a true reflection of the matters discussed but need not be a full transcript,
verbatim or recording.
As a matter of courtesy and efficiency a councilor should notify the Mayor and other councilors
that they intend to propose an amendment to the minutes and should propose replacement text in
advance of the meeting at which those minutes are scheduled to be approved. If the proposed
amendment is a simple factual, grammatical, or spelling correction, the amendment may be
proposed without consulting the minutes recorder. If the proposed amendment is substantive in
nature or seeks to clarify the speaker's intent, the councilor should notify the minutes recorder
and request verification of the proposed amendment.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to approve the minutes for the meetings and work sessions on November 20, 2024,
November 25, 2024, and December 11, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	November 20, 2024 Work Session
B. 	November 25, 2024 Meeting
C. 	December 11, 2024 Work Session
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Natalie Venhuda, City Council Coordinator
Telephone: 	541-682-8497
Staff E-Mail: 	nvenhuda@eugene-or.gov
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MINUTES – Eugene City Council
Work Session
November 20, 2024 	Page 1
MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Work Session
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 20, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: 	Emily Semple, Matt Keating, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark,
Greg Evans, Lyndsie Leech, and Randy Groves
Mayor Vinis opened the November 20, 2024, Eugene City Council Work Session in a virtual
format.
1. 	WORK SESSION: Fire Service Fee
City Manager, Sarah Medary, introduced Chief Financial Officer, Twylla Miller, and provided
the opportunity for Council to discuss public feedback received from the November 18,
2024 Public Hearing on the Fire Service Fee and consider next steps.
Councilor Discussion:
● 	Councilor Clark – noted the fire department has not received additional funds and
that it needs additional resources; noted concern with the proposed fee's
transparency; stated the fee might mislead residents into thinking it funds
additional fire services rather than sustaining current ones; noted concern with
impacting public trust and potentially affecting the Community Safety Payroll Tax
(CSPT) in the future; noted interest in a long-term solution to avoid repeated short-
term fixes.
● 	Mayor Vinis – asked for a clarification on the fee's structure and if the funds would
be dedicated to fire services and aimed at providing long–term sustainable funding.
● 	Councilor Semple – asked how the fee fits in with the fire department merger with
Springfield; asked if the fee will need to be reevaluated as the cost of living
increases; noted support for the stability the fee would provide; noted the need for
pragmatic decisions despite initial resistance to taxing for essential services; noted
support for the fee, as it is the least regressive option; noted the importance of
maintaining fire services and passing the fee.
● 	Councilor Evans – shared constituent concerns regarding the unified fire service
with Springfield and the perception of unequal financial contributions; noted the
need to address structural issues with the merger and communicate the fee's
purpose clearly to the public.
● 	Councilor Zelenka – stated that without additional funding the City must make cuts
due to the gap in the general fund; noted police and fire services account for 60
percent of the general fund; noted the City is now at the lowest general operating
budget per capita in the last eighteen years; noted all departments have made
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budget cuts; noted the fee is a necessary step to prevent deep cuts to critical
services rather than a means to increase them.
● 	Councilor Keating – noted concern with the fee being proposed as a "fire service
fee;” noted support for exploring alternative revenue sources such as a 911 over-
user fee, sugary beverage tax, and enforcement of the fireworks ban; asked why the
fee does not incorporate charges to owners of vacant homes; noted support for a
comprehensive approach combining smaller revenue-generating measures to
address the budget shortfall.
● 	Councilor Groves – asked for clarification on the percentage breakdown of the 60
percent of the general fund allocated to public safety, specifically the portions for
fire and police; acknowledged the general fund’s structural issues, magnified by
Oregon’s tax system, which doesn’t keep pace with inflation; noted the need for
improved communication with the public about the fee; noted support for a motion
for a work session to prioritize services; asked how many firefighters per one
thousand Eugene residents there are.
● 	Councilor Yeh – noted support for the benefits of the fee as a pragmatic revenue
solution; noted the inefficiency of managing multiple small taxes and supported the
simplicity of a single, dedicated fee; acknowledged public confusion of the proposal
but emphasized the importance of avoiding severe service cuts; noted support to
move the proposal forward or consider additional budget prioritization discussions.
● 	Councilor Leech – noted the need to avoid devastating cuts to essential services;
noted support for further community engagement and prioritization of the budget
to help the public understand the tradeoffs involved; noted the inefficiencies and
complications of alternative revenue options; noted the fire service fee is a
recommended solution that is being implemented across the State in other cities.
● 	Councilor Clark – asked for the general fund outlay for the current fiscal year; noted
support for prioritizing the budget before implementing a new fee; noted concern
with the allocation of the proposed $10 million fire service fee as $8 million of
current general fund money would be redirected to other uses; noted concern with
impacting public trust and jeopardizing the CSPT.
● 	Councilor Zelenka – noted opposition to priority-based budgeting as it could lead to
significant cuts in essential services like libraries, recreation, and cultural programs;
noted the inefficiency and high administrative costs of managing multiple small
taxes; noted support for the proposed fee as an efficient and scalable solution.
● 	Councilor Keating – noted the proposed service fee is not optional and is tied to
property size; noted more affluent community members can downsize and the
average resident would be paying $120 for the same fire services; noted support for
exploring alternative revenue sources, such as a surcharge on ticket sales, to
support emergency services; noted concern for impacting public trust and the CSPT;
noted concern with the fire department not receiving the resources they need with
the fee.
● 	Councilor Groves – noted the need to prioritize essential services within the budget;
noted concern with impacting public trust and the CSPT.
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● 	Councilor Semple – noted support for the fire service fee as it is the least regressive
option available; noted the fee’s potential to incentivize smaller homes, aligning
with sustainability goals; noted limitations of other revenue options due to
administrative and institutional barriers; noted support for moving forward with
the fee.
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted the possibility of potential cuts to the Eugene Police
Department if the fee does not pass, which could weaken public safety services and
hinder future tax renewal efforts, such as the CSPT; noted the importance of
Councilors being advocates for the fee if it passes.
MOTION: Councilor Groves, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to direct the
City Manager to return to Council on December 11 for a discussion of the City’s
financial condition in preparation for a January Council workshop regarding
budgeting priorities.
Councilor Discussion:
● 	Councilor Yeh – asked if passing the motion would allow for additional information
gathering without removing options from consideration.
● 	Councilor Zelenka – inquired about revisiting the fee on both December 9 and
December 11; noted the importance of addressing the issue before Mayor Vinis’
term ends; noted concern with potential budget cuts if action is delayed; noted
opposition to the motion if it precludes the ability to act before year-end.
● 	Councilor Keating – mentioned a similar situation during his tenure on the Lane
Community College Board, where prolonged discussions had a negative impact;
noted a preference for option one but opposed unnecessary delays.
● 	Councilor Clark – noted concern with making the decision without a clear
community conversation on priorities as it could lead to petitions to reverse the
decision; noted support for the presented motion.
● 	Councilor Groves – asked if the motion was voted on and passed.
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted the vote was still pending as Council began discussion; noted
preference to pass the fee in 2024 but stated her larger goal is for Councilors to feel
confident in their support.
● 	Councilor Evans – noted support for postponing the decision to ensure a unified
Council message and stronger community communication; noted concern with the
additional tax burden and the implications for future revenue measures, such as the
renewal of the Community Safety Initiative (CSI).
● 	Councilor Clark – asked for the motion to be restated.
VOTE: 5:3 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Yeh, Clark, Evans, Groves, and Leech
OPPOSED: Semple, Keating, and Zelenka
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MINUTES – Eugene City Council
Work Session
November 20, 2024 	Page 4
2. 	WORK SESSION: Community Safety System Impact Evaluation
City Manager, Sarah Medary, introduced Community Safety Initiative Manager, Jeremy
Cleversey, who provided a Community Safety System impact assessment for services
and programs funded by the Community Safety Payroll Tax.
Councilor Discussion:
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted the data and progress in youth engagement, homeless services,
and the municipal court is encouraging; highlighted the positive changes for
program participants and staff efforts to provide responsive and helpful services.
● 	Councilor Semple – noted she has long supported the program, crediting it with
preventing worse outcomes despite ongoing challenges; noted the need for
continued City support, especially for police, fire, and homeless resources.
● 	Councilor Clark – asked for the number of officers the CSPT hoped to create versus
net positions added and current staffing levels.
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted the stabilizing effect of the payroll tax on staffing levels during
challenging times; highlighted the progress made in staffing and its positive impact
on public safety.
● 	Councilor Semple – noted the success of the street safety team in addressing
significant issues, including drug-related crimes and illegal cash and weapons; noted
the importance of publicizing the program’s results.
● 	Councilor Clark – noted concern with the public perception of safety; noted the need
to maintain funding to protect community programs supported by the payroll tax.
● 	Councilor Groves – noted concern with property crimes impacting residents and
businesses; noted interest in the program reducing these crimes and support for
creative and effective solutions to address these issues.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting at 1:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Natalie Venhuda)
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here.
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MINUTES – Eugene City Council
Meeting
November 25, 2024
MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Meeting
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 25, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Matt Keating, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg
Evans, Lyndsie Leech, and Randy Groves
Mayor Vinis opened the November 25, 2024, meeting of the Eugene City Council in hybrid
in-person and virtual format at 500 E. 4th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401, North Building.
1. 	COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
• 	Councilor Evans – shared updates from the Intergovernmental Relations Committee
regarding legislative priorities and policies and preparation for the upcoming
legislative session.
• 	Councilor Yeh – noted she had the opportunity to hear from the co-author of
Homelessness is a Housing Problem at two recent events.
• 	Mayor Vinis – stated November is Native American Heritage Month; noted
significant dates including tribal restorations in Oregon.
2. 	CONSENT CALENDAR 1
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
• 	September 23, 2024 Work Session
• 	September 23, 2024 Meeting
• 	September 25, 2024 Work Session
• 	October 16, 2024 Work Session
B. Approval of City Council Tentative Agenda
MOTION: Councilor Keating, seconded by Councilor Groves, moved to
approve the items on Consent Calendar 1.
VOTE: 8:0 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Semple, Keating, Zelenka, Yeh, Clark, Evans, Leech, and
Groves.
OPPOSED: None.
3. 	Action: An Ordinance Extending the Term of Ordinance No. 19775 and Ordinance
No. 20397 Granting to Comcast of Oregon, II, Inc. a Franchise for Operation of a
Cable Telecommunications System.
City Manager, Sarah Medary, introduced the topic and provided background
information.
MOTION: Councilor Keating, seconded by Councilor Groves, moved to
approve An Ordinance Extending the Term of Ordinance No. 19775 and
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November 25, 2024
Ordinance No. 20397 Granting to Comcast of Oregon II, Inc. a Franchise for
Operation of a Cable Telecommunications System.
VOTE: 8:0 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Semple, Keating, Zelenka, Yeh, Clark, Evans, Leech, and
Groves.
OPPOSED: None.
4. 	Action: An Ordinance Concerning Middle Housing; Making A Text Amendment To
The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan; Replacing Variations Of
The Terms “One Family” And “Single Family” With “Single-Unit,” Replacing
Variations Of The Term “Two Family” With “Duplex,” Replacing Variations Of The
Term “Three Family” With “Triplex,” Replacing Variations Of The Term “Four
Family” With “Fourplex,” And Replacing Variations Of The Terms “Multiple
Family” And “Multi-Family” With “Multi-Unit” Or “Multiple-Unit” Throughout The
Eugene Code; Amending Sections 9.0500, 9.2160, 9.2161, 9.2700, 9.2720, 9.2740,
9.2741, 9.2750, 9.2751, 9.2760, 9.2761, 9.2770, 9.2775, 9.2777, 9.2780, 9.3050,
9.3065, 9.3100, 9.3115, 9.3116, 9.3125, 9.3145, 9.3210, 9.3215, 9.3220, 9.3221,
9.3300, 9.3310, 9.3510, 9.3625, 9.3630, 9.3800, 9.3810, 9.3811, 9.3815, 9.3822,
9.3823, 9.3910, 9.3915, 9.6105, 9.6650, 9.6703, 9.6730, 9.6740, 9.6745, 9.6775,
9.6792, 9.6793, 9.6795, 9.6885, 9.7000, 9.7015, 9.7020, 9.7025, 9.7030, 9.7055,
9.7230, 9.7600, 9.8005, 9.8030, 9.8210, 9.8215, 9.8220, 9.8423, 9.8510, 9.8515,
9.8520, 9.8705, 9.8710, And 9.8865 Of The Eugene Code, 1971; Deleting Sections
9.2705. 9.2735, And 9.2737 Of That Code; Adding Sections 9.5550, 9.7640, 9.7641,
9.7642, 9.7643, 9.7644, 9.7900, 9.7905, 9.7910, 9.7915, 9.7920, 9.7925, 9.8191,
9.8192, 9.8193, 9.8194, 9.8195, 9.8196, 9.8197, 9.8198, And 9.8199 To That Code;
Addressing The Oregon Land Use Board Of Appeals’ Remand Of Ordinance No.
20705; And Providing An Effective Date.
City Manager, Sarah Medary, introduced the topic and provided background
information.
MOTION: Councilor Keating, seconded by Councilor Groves, moved to
approve an Ordinance Concerning Middle Housing, including Exhibits A and
B attached thereto, as set forth in its entirety as Attachment A to the
November 25, 2024, Agenda Item Summary.
Council Discussion:
• 	Councilor Zelenka – asked how to ensure there is sufficient infrastructure in
place for middle housing development; noted implementation details are not
typically part of the code; asked how operational details about determining
sufficient infrastructure are maintained; asked if the City’s requirements for
sufficient infrastructure are the same as the State requirements; asked how the
City’s ordinance is different than the State’s minimum standards; noted the
functional difference is the City would increase allowable density.
• 	Councilor Groves – asked how many staff hours have been spent on House Bill
2001, Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities program (CFEC), and related
appeals and remands; noted adopting the State model code would have saved
considerable time; stated concern the City is behind on other planning related
issues like the Bethel area plan or the Health Overlay Zone.
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• 	Councilor Clark – stated the need for increased housing; noted the updated code
does not provide enough detail around stormwater requirements.
• 	Councilor Evans – asked about the effect of Council not adopting the remand
ordinance; stated the importance of maintaining home rule; noted he prefers to
vote no or take no action; noted Council had initially opposed the provisions in
House Bill 2001 by seven to one; noted concerns about giving our ability to zone
and manage our local housing codes to the State.
• 	Councilor Zelenka – noted adopting the minimum State standards is the path
Portland chose, as opposed to adopting the proposed ordinance, which was
crafted with local input; asked about the benefit of adopting the proposed code
versus the State minimum code; stated taking no action means the City would
adopt the State code; stated he prefers to adopt a code customized to our city
versus a generic State code.
• 	Mayor Vinis – stated Council had included incentives to encourage the creation
of affordable housing into the proposed Middle Housing code; stated the current
criteria for determining sufficient infrastructure for construction has been
effective and consistent for years; noted the City had received an award for the
extent of public engagement around the creation of the Middle Housing code and
to propose changes now would erode public trust.
VOTE: 5:3 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Semple, Keating, Zelenka, Yeh, and Leech.
OPPOSED: Clark, Evans, and Groves.
5. 	Possible Action: Appointment to the Civilian Review Board
City Manager, Sarah Medary, introduced the topic and provided background
information.
MOTION: Councilor Keating, seconded by Councilor Groves, moved to
appoint Noah Coon to the Civilian Review Board beginning November 26,
2024, to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2025.
VOTE: 8:0 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Semple, Keating, Zelenka, Yeh, Clark, Evans, Leech, and
Groves.
OPPOSED: None.
6. 	PUBLIC COMMENT
1. 	Lin Woodrich – spoke against the proposed USD Clean Fuels facility and in favor of
a public health overlay zone.
2. 	Jess Ludwig – spoke in favor of increasing the gas supplier tax.
3. 	KG – spoke in favor of equitable access to plant medicines.
4. 	Mica Anton – spoke in favor of increasing the gas supplier tax.
5. 	Tiffany Edwards – spoke about the need to clarify the proposed fire fee.
6. 	Dawn Scott – spoke about issues with the planned Golden Gardens Park.
7. 	Josh Easterlund – spoke in favor of decriminalizing psylocibin.
8. 	Brett Deedon – spoke about the value and the struggles of the fire department.
9. 	Gino Polvorosa – spoke in favor of increasing the gas supplier tax.
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10. Jim Neu – spoke in favor of increasing the gas supplier tax and increasing
electrification.
11. Virginia Donohue – spoke in favor of investing in the fire department.
12. Andrew Highison – spoke in favor of investing in the fire department.
13. Tim Rodgers – spoke in favor of investing in the fire department.
14. John Williams – spoke in favor of decriminalizing psylocibin.
15. Robert W. Baker III – spoke in favor of passing middle housing.
16. Stefan Strek – spoke in favor of investing in the fire department.
17. Linda Kelley – spoke in favor of increasing the gas supplier tax and increasing
electrification.
18. Molly Babcock – spoke in favor of increasing the gas supplier tax.
19. Kris Siewert – spoke in favor of investing in the fire department.
20. David Igl – spoke about local historical events.
21. Robin Bloomgarden – spoke about challenges faced by the Bethel area.
Council Discussion:
• 	Councilor Keating – expressed his gratitude to everyone who participated in
public comment, his family, colleagues, constituents, city staff, and first
responders for their service and dedication.
• 	Mayor Vinis – stated the proposed fire fee would create a dedicated fund to
support the fire department.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Cherish Bradshaw)
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here.
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Work Session
December 11, 2024 	Page 1
MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Work Session
Eugene, Oregon 97401
December 11, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: 	Emily Semple, Matt Keating, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark,
Greg Evans, Lyndsie Leech, and Randy Groves
Mayor Vinis opened the December 11, 2024, Eugene City Council Work Session in a virtual
format.
1. 	WORK SESSION: Financial Condition Update
City Manager, Sarah Medary, introduced Chief Financial Officer, Twylla Miller, and provided
a financial condition update in advance of the January City Council workshop on budget
priorities.
Councilor Discussion:
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted the forecast is somber and valuable for constituents tuning in.
● 	Councilor Clark – asked for clarification on expenditure allocations, specifically for
categories like Public Works, Eugene Police Department (EPD), and the Community
Safety Initiative (CSI); asked what category the Human Services Commission is in;
noted the need for a more granular, priority–based budgeting discussion to guide
decisions on service levels in general fund areas.
● 	Councilor Semple – noted concern for the future of shelters funded by one-time
dollars; asked for the plan for the shelters, particularly the Garfield shelter; noted
interest in the City finding a way to maintain the critical number of beds, which have
increased capacity from 500 to 1,000; noted the importance of retaining
neighborhood officers and other essential services despite the challenging budget
environment.
● 	Councilor Keating – noted concern over potential cuts to animal services and
support for their continuation; noted interest in rebranding the fire service fee as a
"fire and budget stabilization fee" to reflect its broader purpose; asked about
potential early separation incentives for employees to reduce financial pressures of
tier one rates; asked if the City is at risk of violating intergovernmental agreements
with Lane County if Human Services contributions are reduced.
● 	Councilor Groves – noted the challenging financial outlook and the need for a
prioritization discussion, regardless of whether the fire service fee is implemented;
noted constraints of Oregon’s taxation system and the City’s revenue stream’s
inability to keep pace with inflation and costs; noted concerns with safe sleep sites
and the potential impact of turning unhoused individuals back to the streets; noted
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the importance of neighborhood services officers and improvements in
responsiveness to community issues; noted support for a more granular look at the
budget.
● 	Councilor Zelenka – noted the general fund dollars per capita is lower than it was in
2008, the full-time equivalent (FTE) per capita is the lowest it’s been in 18 years,
and there have been $60 million in general fund cuts over the past 15 years; asked if
the general fund is zero-sum; noted without new revenue options, prioritizing EPD
and Eugene-Springfield Fire (ESF) would require cuts to other departments, such as
libraries, parks, and planning; asked if the one-time funding for the Human Services
Commission (HSC) was part of the budget; noted HSC, safe sleep sites, neighborhood
services, and animal services are all at risk without additional funding.
● 	Councilor Leech – noted community feedback has suggested finding efficiency
measures; stated the inability for the City to cut $10 million without significantly
impacting services; noted the importance of preventative measures, such as safe
sleep sites and libraries, to avoid escalating challenges and promote future budget
savings; noted interest in reviewing a higher budget proposal; noted the importance
of aligning budget priorities with community values.
● 	Councilor Yeh – noted support for reviewing both proposed budget levels to
understand the differences and implications for addressing funding gaps; noted the
difficulty of prioritization but emphasized its necessity; noted a desire for
transparent and open conversations with the community about how City dollars are
allocated and the importance of City programs.
● 	Councilor Zelenka – asked if the next level of cuts will impact service to the public;
noted interest in reviewing a higher budget proposal.
● 	Councilor Groves – noted EPD, ESF, and Central Services should be viewed
separately; noted fire services has not grown in over 40 years, while the police
department has also faced shortages; noted opposition to across–the–board cuts for
fire services and interest in exploring alternatives, such as establishing a fire district
with its own elected board.
● 	Councilor Clark – noted support for differentiating fire and police in budget
discussions but opposed creating a special fire district; asked about the potential for
statewide changes to Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and their impact
on local budgets; noted the State’s funding is based on income tax and the City’s is
based on property tax; asked about State revenue projections versus local property
tax-based projections and whether the legislature might address these differences;
noted the need to consider long-term revenue and cost implications.
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted Council needs to consider the immediate budget decisions and
longer-term projections, including potential legislative changes; noted the
importance of creating a sustainable funding structure and the potential
implications of failing to address current budget shortfalls; noted budget gaps are
likely to increase over time as there will be an increasing demand for services as the
community grows.
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2. 	WORK SESSION: City Manager Update
City Manager, Sarah Medary, provided information on future agenda items and updates on
City projects.
Councilor Discussion:
● 	Councilor Semple – noted gratitude for Council and staff.
● 	Mayor Vinis – noted appreciation for Council and staff; noted the learning
opportunities from the Council’s questions and insights; stated appreciation for the
devotion of Councilors to their work and constituents.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting at 1:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Natalie Venhuda)
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here.
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 10B
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 10B
Department: Central Services 	Staff Contact: Katie LaSala
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5010
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is a routine item to approve the City Council Tentative Working Agenda.
BACKGROUND
Per City Council Operating Agreements, at each regular meeting of the Council, the City Manager
shall present the Tentative Agenda. This shall be placed on the Consent Calendar. If there are any
concerns about the items on the Tentative Agenda, it may be removed at the request of any
councilors from the Consent Calendar and discussed separately.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The council may choose to approve, amend or not approve the tentative agenda.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to approve the items on the Tentative Working Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	City Council Tentative Working Agenda
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Katie LaSala, City Recorder
Telephone: 	541-682-5010
Staff E-Mail: 	klasala@eugene-or.gov
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Work Session Action Public Hearing Public Comment Consent Calendar
Committee Reports/Items of Interest Ceremonial Matters Pledge of Allegiance
Updated January 24, 2025
Materials and information about how to access meetings available at https://www.eugene-or.gov/3360/Webcasts-and-Meeting-Materials
January 2025
Date Day Time Title Length Dept Contact
27-Jan Mon 5:30 pm Executive Session - ORS 192.660(2)(f) (Exempt
Public Records, ORS 192.355(1) (Internal
Advisory Communications) and ORS 192.355(2)
(Personal Privacy Exemption)) and ORS
192.660(2)(a) (Employment of Public Officers,
Employees, and Agents)
(Executive Session)
Land Use Code Amendment for Stormwater
Development Standards to Implement NPDES
Permit Requirements
(Work Session)
45 min Doug Singer, PW
Expected Absence: Groves Work Session Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
27-Jan Mon 7:30 pm Election of Council Officers
Ceremonial Matters
Committee Reports and Items of Interest
2025 Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax
Exemptions
(Priority Goal Action)
Approval of Funds for Affordable Housing
(Priority Goal Action)
Appointment to Metropolitan Wastewater
Management Commission
(Consent Calendar 1)
Resolution acknowledging receipt of the ACFR
for the COE
(Action)
Resolution acknowledging receipt of the annual
financial report for the URA
(Action)
Public Comment
Natalie Venhuda, CS
Laura Hammond, PDD
Ellen Meyi-Galloway,
PDD
Michelle Miranda, PW
Brett Gomsrud, CS
Brett Gomsrud, CS
Expected Absence: Groves Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
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2
29-Jan Wed 12:00 pm Eugene City Council position on HB 2967 and Bills
Repealing HB 3115
(Work Session)
City Manager Update
(Work Session)
45 min
45 min
Ethan Nelson, CS
Sarah Medary, CMO
Expected Absence: Groves Work Session Location: Virtual Only
February 2025
Date Day Time Title Length Dept Contact
10-Feb Mon 5:00 pm Council Budget Priorities Workshop, Part 2
(Work Session and Possible Action)
2 hrs Sarah Medary, CMO
Twylla Miller, CS
Work Session Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
10-Feb Mon 7:30 pm Ceremonial Matters
Committee Reports and Items of Interest
Consent Calendar 1
Annual Withdrawal of Annexed Properties from
Special Districts
(Possible Action)
Sheppard Motors Plan Amendments and Zone
Change
(Possible Action)
Ordinance Amending EC 6.552 to conform to
DEQ Industrial Pretreatment Regulations
(Possible Action)
Enterprise Zone program update
(Action)
Public Comment
Shawn Burgett, PDD
Shawn Burgett, PDD
Tanya Haeri-
Mccarroll, PW
Michael Bradley, PDD
Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
12-Feb Wed 12:00 pm Urban Growth Strategies Update
(Work Session)
90 min Staff, PDD
Work Session Location: Virtual Only
12-Feb Wed 5:30 pm Budget Committee Meeting: Capital Improvement
Program & Other Financial Topics
(Budget Committee)
Budget Committee Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
18-Feb Tues 5:30 pm An Ordinance Concerning State Traffic Laws
(Public Hearing)
An Ordinance Concerning Stormwater
Management Facilities; Amending Sections 7.010
And 7.143 Of The Eugene Code, 1971; And
Providing An Effective Date.
(Public Hearing)
Travis Smith, CPO
Doug Singer, PW
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An Ordinance Concerning Stormwater
Management; Amending Sections 9.6791, 9.6792,
9.6793, And 9.8030 Of The Eugene Code, 1971;
And Providing An Effective Date.
(Public Hearing)
Safe parking/tent sunset extension
(Public Hearing)
Doug Singer, PW
Regan Watjus, PDD
Public Hearing Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
19-Feb Wed 12:00 pm Downtown Riverfront Update
(Urban Renewal Agency Work Session) 90 min Will Dowdy, PDD
Work Session Location: Virtual Only
24-Feb Mon 5:30 pm Urgent Community Needs: Downtown & Public
Spaces Update
(Strategic Workshop)
90 min
Staff, EPD
Michelle Parkins, PW
Work Session Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
24-Feb Mon 7:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest
Consent Calendar 1
Right of Way Jurisdictional Transfer Requests
(Consent Calendar 2)
Safe parking/tent sunset extension
(Possible Action)
Public Comment
Jenifer Willer, PW
Regan Watjus, PDD
Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
26-Feb Wed 12:00 pm Charter Follow-up Discussion
(Work Session)
Topic Pending Confirmation
(Work Session)
45 min
45 min
Jason Dedrick, CS
Staff
Work Session Location: Virtual Only
March 2025
Date Day Time Title Length Dept Contact
10-Mar Mon 5:30 pm MUPTE Applications – Riverfront Parcels 9 and
10, and Station House
(Work Session and Possible Action)
90 min Dylan Huber-Heidorn,
PDD
Work Session Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
10-Mar Mon 7:30 pm Ceremonial Matters
Committee Reports and Items of Interest
Consent Calendar 1
2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program
(Public Hearing and Action)
Twylla Miller, CS
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An Ordinance Concerning Stormwater
Management Facilities; Amending Sections 7.010
And 7.143 Of The Eugene Code, 1971; And
Providing An Effective Date.
(Public Hearing)
An Ordinance Concerning Stormwater
Management; Amending Sections 9.6791, 9.6792,
9.6793, And 9.8030 Of The Eugene Code, 1971;
And Providing An Effective Date.
(Public Hearing)
Public Comment
Doug Singer, PW
Doug Singer, PW
Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers and Virtual
12-Mar Wed 12:00 pm Topic Pending Confirmation
(Work Session)
Topic Pending Confirmation
(Work Session)
45 min
45 min
Staff
Staff
Work Session Location: Virtual Only
Note: Council Spring Break March 13 - April 8
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS
Date/Time Topic/Title Description Staff Contact
Tues. Feb
18,
5:30pm
Safe Parking/Tent
Sunset Extension
The City Council will hold a public hearing to
consider an ordinance extending the sunset date
for the Safe Parking and Safe Tent Sites
Ordinance through June 30, 2026. This public
hearing will provide opportunity for public
comment on the potential sunset date extension.
The proposed ordinance will be posted online
with information on how to provide testimony:
https://www.eugene-or.gov/1781/Proposed-
Ordinances
Regan Watjus, PDD
RWatjus@eugene-or.gov
541-681-8442
Tues. Feb
18,
5:30pm
An Ordinance
Concerning State
Traffic Laws
The City Council will hold a public hearing to
consider an ordinance concerning state traffic
laws. The proposed ordinance will be posted
online with information on how to provide
testimony: https://www.eugene-
or.gov/1781/Proposed-Ordinances
Travis Smith, CPO
tsmith@eugene-or.gov
Tues. Feb
18,
5:30pm
An Ordinance
Concerning Stormwater
Management Facilities;
Amending Sections
7.010 And 7.143 Of The
Eugene Code, 1971;
And Providing An
Effective Date
The City Council will hold a public hearing to
consider an ordinance to amend the standards for
stormwater management facilities for public
improvements in the public way. This public
hearing will provide opportunity for public
comment on the proposed amendments. The
proposed ordinance will be posted online with
information on how to provide testimony:
https://www.eugene-or.gov/1781/Proposed-
Ordinances
Doug Singer, PW
DSinger@eugene-or.gov
541-682-8460
Tues. Feb
18,
An Ordinance
Concerning
The City Council will hold a public hearing to
consider an ordinance to amend the land use
Doug Singer, PW
DSinger@eugene-or.gov
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5:30pm Stormwater
Management;
Amending Sections
9.6791, 9.6792, 9.6793,
And 9.8030 Of The
Eugene Code, 1971;
And Providing An
Effective Date.
code related to stormwater development
standards. This public hearing will provide
opportunity for public comment on the proposed
amendments. The proposed ordinance will be
posted online with information on how to
provide testimony: https://www.eugene-
or.gov/1781/Proposed-Ordinances
541-682-8460
Approved Work Session Polls to be Scheduled Councilor Date Approved
Gas Stations – Oct 18, 2023; follow-up work session - TBD Keating 4/15/22
USD Clean Fuels Transloading Project - TBD Leech 11/1/24
Shopping Carts in Parks and Scrap Metal Sales Requirements - TBD Groves 11/6/24
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 10C
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Appointment to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 10C
Department: Public Works 	Staff Contact: Michelle Miranda
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8615
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is an action item to appoint a member to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
(MWMC).
BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission is an intergovernmental partnership of the
City of Eugene, City of Springfield, and Lane County to provide regional wastewater collection and
treatment services for about 280,000 community members in the metropolitan region. The
governing body for the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission is comprised of seven
members, including two from the City of Springfield, two from Lane County, and three from the City
of Eugene. Of the seven members, each agency has one elected-official member (Councilor Yeh is the
current elected representative for Eugene). The remaining four members are appointed to the
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission and are referred to as citizen representatives or
citizen members.
Eugene’s Citizen members are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the Council. The citizen
members serve for three-year terms and/or at the pleasure of the governing body appointing that
member and may serve for as many terms as determined by the governing body.
Citizen member Christopher Hazen’s current term of service will end on June 25, 2025. This
appointment will fulfill the term of a Eugene Citizen Representative spot on the MWMC for the next 3
years in accordance with the MWMC Bylaws.
The MWMC opened the application process for two weeks beginning on November 19, 2024.
Staff received one application, from incumbent Christopher Hazen. Staff made a recommendation to
Mayor Knudson to reappoint Christopher Hazen. Mayor Knudson nominated Christopher Hazen to
serve as a Eugene citizen representative on the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
The City of Eugene Strategic Plan outlines direction and organizational priorities for the 2023-2026
period. The strategic plan identifies four key focus areas: Urgent Community Needs, Culture of
Belonging, Communication and Outreach, and Organizational Wellbeing.
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This recruitment process aligns with the Culture of Belonging focus area strategic goal: Strengthen
relationships with the whole community, with emphasis on the inclusion of the most marginalized
groups.
High Impact Action: Increase engagement efforts with people from the most marginalized
groups to increase participation from these groups on boards, commissions, panels, and other
City-sponsored entities.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
None.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. 	Appoint the applicant nominated by Mayor Knudson.
2. 	Seek additional candidates for the position.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to appoint Christopher Hazen to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
beginning February 1, 2025 and ending January 31, 2028.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Bylaws of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management
Commission.
B. Sent Under Separate Cover
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Michelle Miranda, Public Works Wastewater Division Director
Telephone: 	541-682-8615
Staff E-Mail: 	MMiranda@eugene-or.gov
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1 	Restated MWMC Bylaws
As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
BYLAWS OF THE
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
ARTICLE 1. 	Establishment
The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission has been officially established
through the authority of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Agreement,
dated February 9, 1977, signed by the governing bodies of Eugene, Springfield, and Lane
County.
ARTICLE II. 	Purposes and Objectives
The purposes and objectives of this Commission shall be to provide sewerage on a
unified basis for the projected Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area. The Commission may take
any action necessary or convenient to perform its functions and duties as specified in the
establishing agreement. The Commission’s responsibility as set forth in the establishing
agreement includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
(a) 	To construct, operate, and maintain regional sewerage facilities as described in
Appendix “A” of the establishing agreement;
(b) 	To recommend the boundaries of a county service district to the Lane County
Commissioners;
(c) 	To compensate Springfield and Eugene for existing sewerage facilities as
defined in Appendix “A” of the establishing agreement;
(d) 	To salvage abandoned sewerage facilities;
(e) 	To implement a financing plan, based on the financing criteria described in
Appendix “B” of the establishing agreement, an annual budget, and an annual
financial statement for regional sewerage facilities;
(f) 	To adopt a schedule of sewer service charges and connection charges for
regional sewer services;
(g) 	To establish billing and collection systems, if necessary, in locations where such
systems are not provided by others;
(h) 	To contract with Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County for operation and
maintenance of the regional sewerage facilities and for other services as
necessary;
(i) 	To contract for consultant services;
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2 	Restated MWMC Bylaws
As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
(j) 	To provide service only to Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County;
(k) 	To comply with State and Federal standards;
(l) 	To adopt minimum uniform standards for pretreatment requirements for industrial
and other wastes as necessary;
(m) 	To adopt minimum standards for construction and maintenance of local sewage
collection systems; and
(n) 	To plan and make recommendations to Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County
for expansion and improvement of regional sewerage facilities.
ARTICLE III. 	Membership and Voting
Section 1. 	The Commission shall consist of seven voting members.
Section 2. 	Each of the governing bodies shall appoint to the Commission one elected
official of the governing body.
Section 3. 	The City Council of Eugene shall appoint two additional members to the
Commission. The City Council of Springfield and the Lane County
Commissioners shall each appoint one additional member to the
Commission.
Section 4. 	Members of the Commission shall serve for three-year terms and/or at the
pleasure of the governing body appointing that member. Commission
members may serve for as many terms as determined by the governing
body.
Section 5. 	Notwithstanding the terms of office specified, the members first appointed
to the Commission shall serve for terms as determined by the following:
(a) 	The elected officials who are appointed to the Commission shall
serve for terms determined as follows:
(1) 	Eugene’s representative shall serve for a term ending on
February 1, 1978.
(2) 	Springfield’s representative shall serve for a term ending on
February 1, 1979.
(3) 	Lane County’s representative shall serve for a term ending on
February 1, 1980.
(b) 	The remaining Commission members shall serve for terms
determined by the following:
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3 	Restated MWMC Bylaws
As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
(1) 	Lane County’s representative shall serve for a term ending on
February 1, 1978.
(2) 	One Eugene representative, as designated by the Eugene City
Council, shall serve for a term ending on February 1, 1979.
(3) 	Springfield’s representative and Eugene’s remaining
representative shall serve for a term ending on February 1,
l980.
ARTICLE IV. 	Meetings of the Commission
Section 1. 	Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held at least monthly in a
location and at a time specified in advance of said meetings. Regular
meetings may be held more frequently, as necessary.
Section 2. 	Special meetings of the Commission may be called by the President of the
Commission. Notice of any special meeting of the Commission, setting forth
the time, location and purpose thereof, shall be given at least twenty-four
hours prior thereto by personal contact or by mail to each member.
Section 3. 	Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, provided that at
least one member appointed by each governing body is present. Decisions
of the Commission shall require a majority vote of the entire membership
unless otherwise provided in the establishing agreement or these bylaws.
Section 4. 	Each member shall be entitled to one vote on all issues presented at
meetings at which the member is present.
Section 5. 	Commission members shall be entitled to vote through any designated
alternate, but not by proxy.
Section 6. 	All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with “Robert’s Rules of Order.”
Section 7. 	Members may attend meetings and cast votes via telephone or similar
communications equipment, provided that arrangements are made to enable
all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other and that allow the
public to listen to all communications made over the telephone when required
by law.
ARTICLE V. 	Officers and Duties
Section 1. 	The members of the Commission shall elect a President, who shall preside at
all meetings, and a Vice-President, who shall perform the duties of the
President in the latter’s absence.
Attachment A
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As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
Section 2. 	The officers, with the exception of those first elected, shall be elected
annually at the first meeting in March.
Section 3. 	A member of the Commission’s staff shall attend all meetings, keep minutes
of the meetings, and be the custodian of the Commission records.
Section 4. 	The Commission will adopt all administrative rules and policy statements
through a formal resolution process.
ARTICLE VI. 	Hearings Procedure and Notice Requirements
Section 1. 	The Commission is adopting procedures and notice requirements governing
the conduct of hearings pursuant for complaints from property owners who
are aggrieved (hereinafter “Appellant”) by any of the following:
(a) 	Rule of the Commission;
(b) 	Sewerage rules, regulations, policies, or practices of Eugene,
Springfield, or Lane County; and
(c) 	Any aspect of the sewerage operations of Eugene, Springfield, or Lane
County.
The procedures are intended to promote a hearing process that is simple,
efficient, and expeditious for all parties. The Commission encourages
informal resolution of complaints. The Commission, the Commission’s
Executive Officer, or a designee of the Commission’s Executive Officer may
appoint a hearings official to conduct hearings and report recommended
findings and conclusions to the Commission.
Section 2. 	A Request for Hearing must be submitted to the Commission as follows:
(a) 	A Request for Hearing in the form attached hereto as Attachment 1, or
as specified by the Commission’s Executive Officer or a designee of the
Commission’s Executive Officer, must be completed and signed by
Appellant;
(b) 	A copy of the decision being appealed must be included with the
Request for Hearing; or, if applicable, a concise description of the rule,
regulation, policy, practice, or aspect of sewerage operation that
Appellant is aggrieved by must be included with the Request for
Hearing;
(c) 	If oral argument before the Commission or hearings official is desired by
Appellant, it must be requested at time of filing or it will be waived,
unless requested by either the Commission or any other party;
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As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
(d) 	Failure to file the Request for Hearing with all required information may
result in dismissal;
(e) 	A hearing date will be set by the Commission’s Executive Officer, a
designee of the Commission’s Executive Officer, or the hearings official
if one is appointed. Unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties
and approved by the Commission’s Executive Officer, a designee of the
Commission’s Executive Officer, or the hearings official, the hearing
date will generally be within 60 days of the date of filing the Request for
Hearing;
(f) 	The Request for Hearing and all required information must be filed
(received by the Commission at its office at 225 Fifth Street, Springfield,
OR 97477) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the last day set for appeal by any
applicable provisions of the Eugene Code, Springfield Code, or Lane
County Code; and
(g) 	The Commission’s Executive Officer, a designee of the Commission’s
Executive Officer, or the hearings official if one is appointed shall
generally provide at least 15 days prior written notice of the hearing to
each party and such notice shall include whether the hearing will be
before a hearings official or the Commission.
Section 3. 	Written submissions to the Commission or hearings official shall comply with
the following:
(a) 	Appellant’s initial brief, and any documentary evidence, must be filed
within 14 days of the date Appellant filed the Request for Hearing;
(b) 	Respondent’s brief (including a request for oral argument), if any, and
any documentary evidence, must be filed within 14 days of the date
Appellant’s brief was filed;
(c) 	Appellant’s reply brief, if any, must be filed within 7 days of the date that
Respondent’s brief was filed;
(d) 	Copies of all briefs must be served on all other parties on the day of
filing; and
(e) 	Brief length may be limited by the Commission’s Executive Officer, a
designee of the Commission’s Executive Officer, or the hearings official.
Section 4. 	Oral argument, if requested, shall be conducted by the Commission or the
hearings official as follows:
(a) 	Appellant may first present oral argument;
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As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
(b) 	Respondent may present oral argument;
(c) 	Appellant may rebut Respondent’s oral argument;
(d) 	Oral argument may be limited by the Commission or the hearings
official;
(e) 	The hearing shall be an informal hearing: the rules of evidence shall not
apply, and neither witnesses nor cross-examination of other parties shall
be allowed unless ordered by the Commission, the Commission’s
Executive Officer, a designee of the Commission’s Executive Officer, or
the hearings official; and
(f) 	The hearing may be adjourned from time to time by the Commission or
the hearings official if necessary.
Section 5. 	(a) 	The Commission or the hearings official may make summary
determination on all or part of the appeal at any time;
(b) 	The Commission shall issue a written decision. The decision shall
generally be issued within the time set by any applicable provisions of
the Eugene Code, Springfield Code, or Lane County Code;
(c) 	The Commission or the hearings official may decide that the
Commission has no basis to make the requested determination or make
a recommendation;
(d) 	The Commission, the Commission’s Executive Officer or the hearings
official may dismiss the Appellant’s Request for Hearing for failure to
comply with these procedures; and
(e) 	The Commission, the Commission’s Executive Officer or the hearings
official may modify any of the above procedures for good cause shown
or when the interests of justice so require.
ARTICLE VII. 	Budgetary Procedures
As soon as practicable, the Commission shall adopt within these bylaws procedures and
standards for governing the preparation of an annual and supplemental budgets.
ARTICLE VIII. Central Office
The central office for the Commission is designated as follows:
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
ARTICLE IX. 	Amendments to Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended or repealed or new bylaws may be adopted by a majority
vote of the Commission members. Written notice of proposed amendments and the nature
thereof shall have been given to the membership of the Commission at least seven days prior to
the date of the meeting at which the amendments are to be considered.
Attachment 1: 	“Request for Hearing” Form
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As amended March 16, 1995
Approved by Commission March 9, 2009
REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE THE
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Name of Appellant: ___________________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________
Discharge Permit Number (if applicable): ___________________________________________
Date of Adverse Decision (if applicable): ___________________________________________
Description of adverse decision or, if applicable, a concise description of the rule, regulation
policy, practice or aspect of sewerage operation that Appellant is aggrieved by:
____________________________________________________________________________
Brief description of the facts and arguments supporting the Request for Hearing:
If Appellant will be represented by an attorney, provide attorney’s:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP: _______________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________
Attach copy of adverse decision and other documentation supporting the Request for Hearing.
___________________________________ 	___________________________
Signature of Appellant 	Date
ATTACHMENT 1
Attachment A
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EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Action: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of City of Eugene, Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 11
Department: Central Services - Finance 	Staff Contact: Brett Gomsrud
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5024
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is a resolution acknowledging receipt of the City of Eugene, Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. This resolution demonstrates compliance
with ORS 297.465(2), which requires that a copy of the City’s ACFR, containing a signed
expression of opinion, be furnished to each member of the governing body. The resolution is
included as Attachment A.
BACKGROUND
Under Oregon Municipal Audit Law, the City is required each fiscal year to contract with an
authorized accounting firm for the audit of its accounts and fiscal affairs (ORS 297.425). The firm
of Moss Adams (auditors) has completed the audit of the City of Eugene's financial statements for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and issued an unmodified opinion (also known as a "clean
opinion") on the basic financial statements. A complete copy of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Report
can be found on the City’s Financial Reports website.
One of the most important components of the ACFR is the audit opinion. The auditors have issued
two audit reports which can be found on pages 9-12 and pages 157-158 of the ACFR. In the first
report, the auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the City's basic financial statements,
indicating that the City has prepared these statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). GAAP for state and local governments is promulgated by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board to ensure consistency in accounting and comparability
in financial reporting among state and local governments. A clean opinion is a fundamental
financial goal for every government, as it represents the highest level of opinion a government can
receive from its independent auditors. A clean opinion is an important indicator of sound financial
management and creditworthiness to the citizens, other governmental jurisdictions (state and
federal), credit rating agencies, investment bankers, bond holders, and other private sector
entities. For policy makers, a clean opinion means that the information in the ACFR is accurate and
reliable.
In the second report, the auditors address the City’s compliance with applicable provisions of
Oregon Revised Statutes including requirements related to debt, deposit of public funds,
preparation and adoption of the budget, accounting records and the related internal control
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structure, etc. The auditors noted that they identified no instances of noncompliance or other
matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
The auditors conduct the audit of the City's basic financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards and the Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal
Corporations. In addition, as a recipient of federal grants, the City is subject to the Federal Single
Audit Act of 1984, which requires that the audit be conducted in accordance with Government
Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and the audit
requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
These standards and the Uniform Guidance require that the auditors plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the basic financial statements are free of material
misstatement and whether the City complied with the laws and regulations pertaining to
federally-funded programs. In addition to state and federal requirements, the City has a
contractual obligation in connection with its debt issuances which requires that the City issue
annual audited financial statements.
Two additional reports, beginning on page 159, specifically address compliance with Federal laws,
regulations, contracts and grants, and indicate that the auditors found no material instances of the
City's noncompliance with these requirements, nor were there any findings or questioned costs
noted in relation to Federal awards made to the City.
Management is responsible for the information contained in, and the preparation of, the City's
financial statements. To effectively fulfill this responsibility and to contain the cost of auditor
services, City staff devotes significant effort to the closing of accounting records, the preparation
of schedules and audit workpapers, and the production of the ACFR. This also results in staff
expertise being developed on specific financial and service issues that can then be used to assist
departments and other pertinent parties.
Professional requirements mandate auditors provide a report to the governing body that
addresses any concerns or findings they encountered in such audit-related issues as significant
audit findings, accounting estimates and disagreements with management. Moss Adams’ memo
addressing these issues for fiscal year 2024 is included as Attachment B. Moss Adams
recommends that City management implement a control to ensure new leases are reported as
lease issuances in the Governmental funds. Staff will evaluate to understand the accounting
impacts of this newer requirement and will ensure this approach is followed in future audit cycles.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Eugene for its
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. This was
the 48th consecutive year that the City has achieved this prestigious award. To be awarded a
Certificate of Achievement, a government must publish an easily readable and efficiently
organized ACFR, which satisfies both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal
requirements. In addition, the requirements for the certificate provide much of the information
needed for the City’s credit assessments.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION
None.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
Council has the option to accept the ACFR and audit opinions or not accept the ACFR and audit
opinions. .
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends adoption of the Resolution.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to approve a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR) for the City of Eugene, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Resolution
B. 	Moss Adams Report to the Governing Body
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact:
Telephone:
Staff E-Mail:
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Brett Gomsrud
541-682-5024
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE
ANNUAL 	COMPREHENSIVE 	FINANCIAL 	REPORT 	OF 	THE
CITY OF EUGENE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
2024
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	The City has prepared financial statements and an Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024 (the “2024 ACFR”).
B. 	The independent firm of Moss Adams has completed an audit of the 2024
ACFR as required by ORS 297.425 and, pursuant to ORS 297.465, issued its findings to
the Mayor and the City Council via the Report of the Independent Auditors.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Eugene, a Municipal
Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby acknowledges receipt of the Report of the
Independent Auditors on the audited 2024 ACFR.
Section 2. 	This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
by the City Council.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the 27th day of January, 2025.
_____________________________
City Recorder
Attachment A
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Communications with Those
Charged with Governance
City Of Eugene, Oregon
June 30, 2024
Attachment B
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Communications with Those Charged with Governance
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City of Eugene, Oregon
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities,
each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Eugene, Oregon (the
“City”), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. Professional standards require that we provide
you with the following information related to our audit.
Our Responsibility under Auditing Standards Generally Accepted in the United States
of America and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
As stated in our audit contract dated May 12, 2021, and amendment signed on June 26, 2024, we are
responsible for forming and expressing an opinion about whether the financial statements prepared
by management, with your oversight, are prepared, in all material respects, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our audit of the financial
statements does not relieve you or management of your responsibilities.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America (U.S. GAAS) and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in
Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. As part of
an audit conducted in accordance with those standards, we exercise professional judgment and
maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
An audit of financial statements includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a
basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over financial
reporting. Accordingly, we considered the City’s internal control solely for the purposes of determining
our audit procedures and not to provide assurance concerning such internal control.
We are also responsible for communicating significant matters related to the financial statement audit
that, in our professional judgment, are relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial
reporting process. However, we are not required to design procedures for the purpose of identifying
other matters to communicate to you.
The supplementary information was subject to certain additional procedures, including comparing and
reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare
the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.
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Other Information in the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the other information included in the financial statements. The other
information comprises the introductory section and statistical section, but does not include the
financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does
not cover the other information, and we do not express an opinion or any form of assurance thereon.
Our responsibility is to read the other information and consider whether a material inconsistency
exists between the other information and the audited financial statements. We have read the
information, and nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that such information is
materially inconsistent with the financial statements.
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
We performed the audit according to the planned scope and timing previously communicated to you
in contract.
Significant Audit Findings and Issues
Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The
significant accounting policies used by the City are described in Note 1 to the financial statements.
There were no changes in the application of existing policies during 2024; however, the City
implemented the following new accounting standard of the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB):
 	GASB 100 – Accounting Changes and Error Corrections
We noted no transactions entered into by the City during the year for which there is a lack of
authoritative guidance or consensus. There are no significant transactions that have been recognized
in the financial statements in a different period than when the transaction occurred.
Significant Accounting Estimates
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and
are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and
assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of
their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting
them may differ significantly from those expected. The most significant accounting estimates are the
remaining useful lives of capital assets being depreciated, lease discount rates used and the
decisions to extend lease agreements, and post-employment benefit obligations for retirement and
health plans.
Financial Statement Disclosures
The disclosures in the financial statements are consistent, clear and understandable. Certain financial
statement disclosures are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statement
users. The most sensitive disclosures affecting the financial statements were:
 	Disclosure of the reporting entity and significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the financial
statements. This disclosure reports the operations under the governance of the elected officials,
as well as the more significant policies used by the City in the preparation of the financial
statements.
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 	Disclosure of the equity in pooled cash and investments in Note 4(A) to the financial statements.
This disclosure provides the details of the amounts of cash and investments held in the various
types of depositories and securities at year end, as well as the details of the nature of the risks
inherent in the City’s cash and investment portfolio.
 	Disclosure of the City’s noncurrent liabilities in Note 4(H) to the financial statements. This
disclosure provides the details of the amounts and types of debt outstanding at year end along
with the repayment terms, significant covenants, and future maturities of principal and interest.
 	Disclosure of the City’s risk management programs in Note 5(A) to the financial statements. This
disclosure provides a summary of the various risks of loss the City is exposed to, and its method
of financing those risks. This note also provides a reconciliation of claims liabilities for the past
two years. The claims liability is an estimate that is based on assumptions, and actual results
could vary significantly from those estimates.
 	Disclosure of post-employment pension and healthcare benefits in Notes 5(C)-(F) to the financial
statements. These required disclosures include details on the pension and post-retirement health
care benefits the City provides its employees. The recorded liabilities for benefits included in the
financial statements are estimates based on assumptions regarding future personnel costs and
healthcare trend rates, discount rates, and many other actuarial assumptions.
Significant Unusual Transactions
We encountered no significant unusual transactions during our audit of the City’s financial
statements.
Significant Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
Professional standards require us to inform you of any significant difficulties encountered in
performing the audit. No significant difficulties were encountered during our audit of the City’s
financial statements.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a
financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that
could be significant to the financial statements or the auditor’s report. No such disagreements arose
during the course of our audit.
Circumstances that Affect the Form and Content of the Auditor’s Report
There may be circumstances in which we would consider it necessary to include additional
information in the auditor’s report in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
Government Auditing Standards, or Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations.
There were no circumstances that affected the form and content of the auditor’s report.
Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require us to accumulate all factual and judgmental misstatements identified
during the audit, other than those that are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of
management. No corrected or uncorrected misstatements were identified during the audit.
Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management
representation letter dated December 23, 2024.
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Management Consultation with Other Independent Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and
accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation
involves application of an accounting principle to the City’s financial statements or a determination of
the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional standards
require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all the
relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants.
Other Significant Audit Findings or Issues
We are required to communicate to you other findings or issues arising from the audit that are, in our
professional judgment, significant and relevant to your oversight of the financial reporting process.
We want to bring the following best practices matter to your attention. During 2024, the City’s
Governmental Activities added leases of $6,902,108, and the City omitted reporting these lease
issuances in its governmental funds. GASB Statement No. 87, Leases, par. 36 requires an
expenditure and other financing source should be reported in the period the lease is initially
recognized. We recommend the City has an internal control in place to ensure new leases are
properly reported in the governmental funds. Capital outlay is the suggested expenditure account to
use.
This information is intended solely for the use of the City Council and management of the City and is
not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Eugene, Oregon
December 23, 2024
Attachment B
January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 11
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EUGENE U RBAN RENEWAL A GENCY
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Action: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Financial Report of the
Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 12
Department: Central Services 	Staff Contact: Brett Gomsrud
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5024
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Annual Financial Report (Report) of the Urban
Renewal Agency (Agency) of the City of Eugene for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. This
resolution demonstrates compliance with ORS 297.465(2), which requires that a copy of the
Agency’s financial report, containing a signed expression of opinion, be furnished to each member
of the governing body. The resolution is included as Attachment A.
BACKGROUND
Under Oregon Municipal Audit Law, the Agency is required each fiscal year to contract with an
authorized accounting firm for the audit of its accounts and fiscal affairs (ORS 297.425). The
regional firm of Moss Adams (auditors) has completed the audit of the Agency’s annual financial
report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and issued an unmodified opinion (also known as a
"clean opinion") on the basic financial statements. A complete copy of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)
Report can be found on the City’s Financial Reports website.
The key components of the audit results are the two auditors' reports on pages 3-5 and pages 45-
46. In the first report, the auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the Agency’s basic
financial statements, indicating that the Agency has prepared the statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). GAAP for state and local governments is
promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board to ensure consistency in
accounting and comparability in financial reporting among state and local governments. A clean
opinion is a fundamental financial goal for every government, as it represents the highest level of
opinion a government can receive from its independent auditors. A clean opinion is an important
indicator of sound financial management and creditworthiness to the citizens, other governmental
jurisdictions (state and federal), credit rating agencies, investment bankers, bond holders, and
other private sector entities. For policy makers, a clean opinion means that the information in the
Annual Financial Report is accurate and reliable.
In the second report, the auditors address the Agency’s compliance with applicable provisions of
Oregon Revised Statutes including requirements related to debt, deposit of public funds, prepara-
tion and adoption of the budget, accounting records and related internal control structure, etc.
The auditors noted that nothing came to their attention that caused them to believe that the
Agency was not in compliance with state regulations. The auditors conduct the audit of the
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Agency’s basic financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and
the Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations.
One additional report, beginning on page 49, specifically addresses compliance with Federal laws,
regulations, contracts, and grants, and indicates that the auditors found no material instances of
the City's noncompliance with these requirements.
Management is responsible for the information contained in, and the preparation of, the Agency’s
financial statements. To effectively fulfill this responsibility and to contain the cost of auditor
services, staff devotes significant effort to the closing of accounting records, the preparation of
schedules and audit work papers, and the production of the Annual Financial Report. This also
results in staff expertise being developed on specific financial and service issues that can then be
used to assist departments and other pertinent parties.
Professional requirements mandate auditors provide a report to the governing body that
addresses any concerns or findings they encountered in such audit-related issues as significant
audit findings, accounting estimates and disagreements with management. Moss Adams’ memo
addressing these issues for fiscal year 2024 is included as Attachment B and it states that there
were no concerns that required communication to the Agency.
PREVIOUS AGENCY DIRECTION
None.
AGENCY OPTIONS
Council has the option to accept the ACFR and audit opinions or not accept the ACFR and audit
opinions.
AGENCY DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION
The Agency Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to approve a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Annual Financial Report for the Urban
Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 	Resolution
B. 	Moss Adams Report to the Governing Body (URA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Brett Gomsrud
Telephone: 	541-682-5024
Staff E-Mail: 	bgomsrud@eugene-or.gov
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE URBAN RENEWAL
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
The Urban Renewal Agency Board of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. 	The City has prepared financial statements and an Annual Financial
Report of the Urban Renewal Agency, a Component Unit of the City of Eugene for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Financial Report”).
B. 	The independent firm of Moss Adams has completed an audit of the 2024
Annual Financial Report as required by ORS 297.425 and, pursuant to ORS 297.465,
issued its findings to the Urban Renewal Agency Board via the Report of the Independent
Auditors.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene as
follows:
Section 1. 	That the Urban Renewal Agency Board hereby acknowledges that it
has received the Report of the Independent Auditors on the audited 2024 Annual
Financial Report.
Section 2. 	This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
by the Urban Renewal Agency Board.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the 27th day of January, 2025.
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City Recorder
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Communications with Those
Charged with Governance
Urban Renewal Agency of the
City of Eugene, Oregon
June 30, 2024
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Communications with Those Charged with Governance
To the Honorable Mayor, Members of the Urban
Renewal Agency Board and Administrator of the
Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene, Oregon
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each
major fund of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene, Oregon (a component unit of the City
of Eugene, Oregon) (“the Agency”) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024 and have issued our
report thereon dated December 23, 2024. Professional standards require that we provide you with the
following information related to our audit.
Our Responsibility under Auditing Standards Generally Accepted in the United States
of America, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, and Minimum
Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations
As stated in our audit contract signed May 12, 2021 and amendment signed on June 26, 2024, we
are responsible for forming and expressing opinions about whether the financial statements that have
been prepared by management, with your oversight, are prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our audit
of the financial statements does not relieve you or management of your responsibilities.
Our responsibility is to plan and perform the audit in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America, the standards applicable to financial audits contained in
Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the
provisions of the Minimum Standards for Audits of Oregon Municipal Corporations, prescribed by the
Oregon Secretary of State. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes consideration of internal control over
financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Agency’s
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we considered the Agency’s internal control
solely for the purposes of determining our audit procedures and not to provide assurance concerning
such internal control.
We are also responsible for communicating significant matters related to the financial statement audit
that, in our professional judgment, are relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial
reporting process. However, we are not required to design procedures for the purpose of identifying
other matters to communicate to you.
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Other Information in Documents Containing Audited Financial Statements
With respect to the supplementary information accompanying the financial statements, we made
certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the
information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America, the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and
the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial statements. We
compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to
prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves.
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
We performed the audit according to the planned scope and timing previously communicated to you
in the contract.
Significant Audit Findings and Issues
Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The
significant accounting policies used by the Agency are described in Note 1 to the financial
statements. During the year, the Agency adopted GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error
Corrections. There was no effect on the Agency’s financial statements due to the adoption of this
standard. There were no changes in the application of existing policies during 2024. We noted no
transactions entered into by the Agency during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative
guidance or consensus. There are no significant transactions that have been recognized in the
financial statements in a different period than when the transaction occurred.
Significant Accounting Estimates
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and
are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and
assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of
their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting
them may differ significantly from those expected. The most significant accounting estimate is the
valuation of the assets held for resale.
Financial Statement Disclosures
The disclosures in the financial statements are consistent, clear, and understandable. Certain
financial statement disclosures are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial
statement users. The most sensitive disclosure affecting the financial statements was the disclosure
of the reporting entity and significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the financial statements.
Significant Unusual Transactions
We encountered no significant unusual transactions during our audit of the Agency’s financial
statements.
Significant Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
Professional standards require us to inform you of any significant difficulties encountered in
performing the audit. No significant difficulties were encountered during our audit of the entity’s
financial statements.
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Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a
financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that
could be significant to the financial statements or the auditor’s report. No such disagreements arose
during the course of our audit.
Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require us to accumulate all factual and judgmental misstatements identified
during the audit, other than those that are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of
management. No corrected or uncorrected misstatements were identified during the audit.
Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management
representation letter dated December 23, 2024.
Management Consultation with Other Independent Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and
accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. If a consultation
involves application of an accounting principle to the Agency’s financial statements or a determination
of the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional
standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all
the relevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants.
Other Significant Audit Findings or Issues
We are required to communicate to you other findings or issues arising from the audit that are, in our
professional judgment, significant and relevant to your oversight of the financial reporting process.
There were no such items identified.
This information is intended solely for the use of the Honorable Mayor, Members of the Agency
Board, Administrator of the Agency and management and is not intended to be and should not be
used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Eugene, Oregon
December 23, 2024
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January 27, 2025 Meeting – Item 13
EUGENE C ITY C OUNCIL
A GENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Public Comment
Meeting Date: January 27, 2025 	Agenda Item Number: 13
Department: Central Services 	Staff Contact: Natalie Venhuda
www.eugene-or.gov 	Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8497
ISSUE STATEMENT
This item allows members of the public the opportunity to express opinions and provide
information to the council. Comments presented during the public comment period should be on
city-related issues and should not address items which have already been heard by a Hearings
Official, items on the present agenda as a public hearing item, or items related to a quasi-judicial
matter after the official record has been closed.
BACKGROUND
Per City Council’s operating agreement, speakers at the public comment period will be limited to
two and a half minutes and the total time will be limited to 90 minutes total. Speakers will be
randomized, and no persons will be allowed to submit a “Request to Speak” form more than 30
minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to speak must sign up to do so not later
than 5 minutes after the meeting has been opened by the Mayor or presiding officer.
At the end of the public comment period each member of the Council has the opportunity to
respond to comments made. The time allocated to each member of the Council for such responses
shall be up to three minutes.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: 	Natalie Venhuda, City Council Coordinator
Telephone: 	541-682-8497
Staff E-Mail: 	nvenhuda@eugene-or.gov
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