HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-33 09/20/2021 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-33
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT APPLICATION SEEKING PLANNING ASSISTANCE
FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO
UPDATE THE SPRINGFIELD NATURAL RESOURCES STUDY AND ADOPT WATER QUALTIY
LIMITED WATERCOURSES FOR SPRINGFIELD'S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY EXPANSION
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WHEREAS, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) offers planning
assistance through its Technical Assistance Grant Program for the 2021-2023 biennium;
WHEREAS, Technical Assistance Grants are competitive, merit-based grants that support completion
of significant local planning projects, including updates to comprehensive plans and implementing
regulations for land use topics related to housing, growth management, economic development,
natural resources, emergency resilience, and infrastructure;
WHEREAS, LCDC acknowledged Springfield's urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion in March 2019;
WHEREAS, such acknowledgement enabled the City to begin addressing priority actions on its
planning work program for establishing an appropriate development framework in Springfield's UGB
expansion areas;
WHEREAS, the UGB expansion areas are planned for sites that offer opportunities for job creation and
contain public assets such as parks, utilities, and natural resources;
WHEREAS, accurate information is necessary to define the development framework for employment
and public lands and to provide certainty to development in a way that also makes wise use of green
infrastructure for a clean, safe, and healthy community;
WHEREAS, identifying the locations and values of Springfield's natural resources helps accomplish
these objectives;
WHEREAS, identifying and protecting Springfield's natural resources within its UGB expansion areas
involves an update to the Springfield Natural Resources for wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife
and involves applying protections to Water Quality Limited Watercourses; and,
WHEREAS, planning assistance from DLCD could, in part, provide Technical Assistance Grant funding
necessary to update the Springfield Natural Resources Study and incorporate Water Quality Limited
Watercourses into Springfield's UGB expansion areas;
WHEREAS, financial match contributions by Technical Assistance Grant applicants is a discretionary
element of the Technical Assistance Grant application; and,
WHEREAS, the funds approved for this work in the City's Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Budget are available
to support the project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD:
Section 1: The City Council supports continuing to define appropriate protections for
wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife as part of updating the Springfield Natural Resources Study
pursuant to Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 5 and supports work needed to apply protections for
GB expansion areas.
Section 2: The Development and Public Works Community Development Division Director or
designee is authorized to apply for DLCD Technical Assistance Grant funds to help fund the work
described in Section 1.
Section 3: The City is able to participate financially toward the project as reflected in the
adopted FY22 Budget.
Section 4: This Resolution will take effect upon adoption by the Council.
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ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 20 day of September 2021, by
a vote of _____ for and ____ against.
ATTEST:
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City Recorder
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Resolution No. 2021-33