Eugene seeking applications for MUPTE Review Panel

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Gary Haliski

From the City of Eugene:

The City Manager is accepting applications for 4 technical representative seats on the review panel for the Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program. The open seats are:  

  • architect/green building specialist,  
  • building trades union (must be a union member or have a written recommendation from a building trades union),  
  • developer, and  
  • human rights representative (must be a member of a human rights organization or have a written recommendation from a human rights organization).  

The panel provides a third-party review of the MUPTE program and reviews new applications, ongoing compliance, and the overall program. The panel is comprised of neighborhood representatives and six technical members selected by the City Manager. Members serve for 3-year terms. The deadline to apply for the committee is Friday, October 21, 2022. To apply please submit a letter of interest and provide evidence of technical expertise (including seat-specific requirements, see above) to Dylan Huber-Heidorn

The MUPTE program encourages higher density housing and redevelopment by providing a tax exemption for up to 10-years on qualified, new multi-unit housing that occur within a targeted area, meet program requirements, and are reviewed and approved by Council. For more information on the program>>

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Voters’ Pamphlets are in the mail

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Gary Haliski

You should be getting your voters’ pamphlet this week. To be eligible to vote, you must register by Wednesday, October 19.

If you have not registered to vote yet, you may do so by visiting https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/registration.aspx?lang=en

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Changes in Lane County Flood Map – Meetings and online information

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Gary Haliski

From the City of Eugene:

Overview

FEMA, in cooperation with the state of Oregon, Lane County, the city of Eugene, and other local communities, has updated flood maps to better show the risk of flooding in Lane County. To help inform the community, FEMA has put together a virtual resource. Residents can visit it online to learn more about this map update. You can view the virtual resource at: bit.ly/clmapupdate. 

Through this virtual resource, property owners and community residents can learn about the flood mapping process and what the changes mean for them. They can also get information about the National Flood Insurance Program. Residents can learn who to contact if they need more support.

We encourage you to visit the virtual resource, review your flood risk, and ask questions via the contact information it provides. You can preview the Coast Fork and Middle Fork Willamette River map updates directly through the Flood Map Comparison Tool. You can also ask for a flood map for your property by emailing PropertyIDMap@starr-team.com. 

Flooding is the most common and expensive natural disaster in the United States. Studies show that the high-risk areas on flood maps have a 26% chance of being flooded at some point during a 30-year mortgage. Learn more about the costs of flooding and flood insurance on the Flood Smart website at www.floodsmart.gov.

More information can be found on the City website here

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Reminder: Ward 7 Candidate’s Forum with Zoom link this Wednesday

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Gary Haliski

What: Ward 7 Candidate Forum and Straw Poll
Where: 810 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, 97402
When: Oct 12 6-8 PM
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Meeting ID: 813 2488 4031
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Join the Eugene Tenant Alliance and community partners for a town-hall style
community forum. We will hear from prospective city councilors who are applying
to fill the vacant Ward 7 city council position on the issues of the day – Housing &
Homelessness, Climate Change and Transportation. Participants will then be
asked to vote in a straw poll, signaling to the city council who the neighborhood
wants to represent them. Candidates can email
eugenetenantalliance@gmail.com for instructions on how to register.

Note: Candidates have until November 9 to apply for an interim appointment. There might be candidates who sign up after this forum.

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Video posted of EmX portion of the Oct 6 SCCO meeting.

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Gary Haliski

The video of the EmX portion from the October 6th SCCO meeting has been posted. Find it here.

Look for quick links to various questions asked by the audience. If you can’t see the links, click on ‘SHOW MORE’ when you are on the YouTube page.

If you have questions or comments regarding the project, please contact one or more of the people below. We were told at the meeting that both city and county residents can contact the city or county employees listed below and your emails will reach the city councilor in Ward 8 and the future interim councilor for Ward 7.

LTD
Andy Martin – Transit Planner
Pat Walsh – Director – Marketing & Communications

City of Eugene
Brian Richardson – Public Works Public Affairs Manager

City and county residents may also want to contact their LTD board members. LTD board members approved the high-level street design for River Road on March 16th while the City Councilors approved the design on March 14th. Officials voted to continue looking at whether to make no changes or continue looking at investments such as the Enhanced Corridor or EmX.

LTD board member Subdistrict 6
Caitlin Vargas

photo of EmX bus

The Alternatives Analysis from MovingAhead can be found here.

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