Res 1943 - Deferring SDC charges for Single Family ResCOUNCIL BILL NO. 2793
RESOLUTION NO. 1943
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO IMPLEMENT A
PROGRAM TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY DEFERRING THE
COLLECTION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
WHEREAS, there has been a significant economic downturn in the economy and
the building industry has been greatly impacted by this downturn and by the difficulty of
obtaining loans for construction; and
WHEREAS, City ordinances have always required that Systems Development
Charges ("SDC's") be collected at the time of the issuance of a building permit; and
WHEREAS, in order to help offset costs associated with construction, the City
Council wants to establish a program to promote economic development by deferring
the collection of SDC's for the construction of single-family residential dwellings until the
time that an occupancy permit is issued by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has amended the applicable City ordinances to
allow for the payment of SDC's pursuant to a City approved installment or deferral
program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the policy making authority to create this
program; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator has the administrative authority to implement
said program, NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby establishes a program to promote economic
development by deferring the collection of SDC's for the construction of single-family
residential dwellings until the time that an occupancy permit is issued.
Section 2. The City Administrator shall cause necessary forms to be created for
the implementation of this program.
Section 3. The City Administrator shall further cause safeguards to be
implemented to insure that the deferred SDC's are paid to the City before building
occupancy. Such safeguards shall include the provision for property liens, penalties,
and the provision utility shut-off as provided by law.
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City Attorney � Date
Approvep:
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Vary'Ten ant City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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