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Eugene's 18% storm water fee rise aims to protect programs amid budget challenges

KVAL · last updated

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene City Council is taking steps to address the multi-million-dollar shortfall in the City’s budget by increasing the storm water fee.

The 18% increase, which could take effect as early as August, would raise as much as $4.7 million in new revenue over the next six years.

While the City admits it won’t do much to fill the current budget shortfall, it would allow the City to shield some programs from budget cuts.


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