3. Preliminary review of Eugene's comprehensive capital improvement program suggested <br />a full range of services could not be provided immediately even if the areas were annexed <br />at one time. <br />Based on these three conditions, a situation evolved which led to a set of findings, objectives, <br />and policies for inclusion in the Metro Plan and ultimately will lead to delivery of urban services <br />to the River Road and Santa Clara areas in cooperation with the residents of these <br />neighborhoods. That situation is as follows. <br />The City of Eugene constructed and owns the main sanitary wastewater system that <br />serves the River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods. Eugene has altered its policies pertaining <br />to the service delivery to both River Road and Santa Clara to allow incremental annexation. <br />Annexation must, however, be consistent with state law and other applicable local policies (e.g., <br />the ability of the city'to deliver key urban facilities and services in a timely manner). Eugene <br />will pursue annexation only in accordance with applicable state laws and will not use these <br />mechanisms to circumvent the process. In every case, Eugene will make every reasonable <br />attempt to provide for annexation only on a voluntary basis and in accord with previous <br />individual property annexation agreements. The City, in conjunction with Lane County and the <br />citizens of both River Road and Santa Clara, developed a River Road-Santa Clara Urban <br />Facilities Plan which is responsive to the basic service infrastructure which is either in place or <br />contemplated for these areas. An integral part of the implementation phase of the River Road- <br />Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan is a financing mechanism which tapes into account the <br />financial abilities of residents/property owners and the City of Eugene to pay for service delivery <br />in that area. <br />The following findings, objectives, and policies reflect the situation that evolved: <br />Findings, Objectives, and Policies <br />Findings <br />1. Land supply in the River Road and Santa Clara areas is of metropolitan-wide <br />significance. <br />2. In order to achieve urban densities, urban services, including public saga <br />se-wovswastewater service, must be provided. <br />3. For a long period of time, officials of Lane County and Eugene have made great efforts to <br />resolve the service delivery problems for both River Road and Santa Clara. <br />4. The history and pattern of development in River Road- and Santa Clara have resulted in <br />the creation of two unique metropolitan neighborhoods. <br />The most cost-effective method of service delivery is through annexation. <br />11-F-2 <br />Laurel Ridge Record (Z 15-5) Page 146 <br />