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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
RESOLUTION 03 - 2L
A RESOLUTION MODIFYING AND EXTENDING
THE PROGRAM OF DISCOUNTED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2000, the Springfield City Council adopted Resolution 00-61,
adopting a System Development Charge Methodology; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2000, the Springfield City Council adopted Resolution 00-62,
adopting the rate structure for System Development Charges in conformance with such
methodology (the "Rate Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, in adopting the Rate Resolution the Council found and determined that reduced
systems development charges in the downtown area would promote development and economic
activity in the downtown area; and
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WHEREAS, in adopting the Rate Resolution the Council provided iliat all systems development
charges imposed by the city of Springfield would be discounted in the Downtown Development
Area, as defined in the Rate Resolution, by 50 percent for a three year period, beginning on
December 4,2000, and ending on December 3, 2003; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2003, the Council by motion, among other things
1) Adopted a definition of "Blighted Area" as described in the Springfield
Community Development Plan for the Gateway Area to be applied to an area to be
know as the Downtown Redevelopment Area;
2) Directed staff to prepare boundaries for the Downtown Redevelopment Area;
3) Approved a set aside of certain Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG")
funds for eligible activities within the Downtown Redevelopment Area;
4) Directed staff to modify and extend the current Systems Development Charge
discount program to coincide with the three year commitment of CDBG funds;
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WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented information and material provided by City staff
recommending that the preliminary Downtown Redevelopment Area boundaries be set as the
area between B Street and South A street, from Mill Street to Tenth Street; and
WHEREAS, the boundary of the Downtown Development Area as defined in the Rate
Resolution includes a large portion of the area included within the preliminary Downtown
Redevelopment Area; and
. WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented information from City staff recommending that the
program of discounts for Systems Development Charges in the Downtown Development Area be
modified by providing for a discount of 100 percent for a one year period beginning on
December 4,2003; by 75 percent for a one year period beginning December 4,2004; and by 50
percent for a one year period beginning on December 4,2005; and
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WHEREAS, the Council has considered the information and material supplied by the City
Manager, and is fully informed with respect to the matter; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds and hereby determines that such discounts do not alter, affect,
amend or change the existing SDC Methodology, as adopted by Resolution 02-61; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that the findings and determinations set forth in
the Rate Resolution remain valid and appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that it is in the public interest to continue the
program of discounts on Systems Development Charges in the Downtown Development Area for
an additional three year period; and
WHEREAS, the council notes that, pursuant to the provisions in the Rate Resolution, there have
been administrative adjustments in the SDC rates effective on each July 1 st following adoption of
the Rate Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD THAT the "City of Springfield System Development Charge
(SDC) Rate Structure, Effective 12/4/00" is modified and amended by modifying and extending
the discount on Systems Development Charges in the Downtown Development Area as described
herein; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rates set forth therein are modified to reflect
annual adjustments according to the change in the National Cost Construction Index ("CCI");
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or the City Manager's Designee
is authorized and directed to use the attached rate structure in administering Section 3.400
through 3.420 of the Springfield Municipal Code and calculating the system development
charges, including the adoption of rates for Development in the Downtown Development Area
which shall have a 100 percent reduction in rates for the period from December 4, 2003, through
December 3,2004; a 75 percent reduction in rates for the period from December 4,2004, through
December 3,2005; and a 50 percent reduction in rates for the period from December 4,2005,
through December 3, 2006; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon adoption by
the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield, Oregon, by a vote of ~
for and ~ against, this 3rd day of November ,2003.
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