EUGENE, Ore. — The city of Eugene released its proposed 2014 budget, which City Manager Jon Ruiz says is really more like two budgets. Ruiz says this year’s budget should sound familiar, considering most of it revolves around the hot topic of the proposed city service fee. It’s a conversation that’s been buzzing for months … Continue reading »
Eugene City Council Discusses Future
EUGENE, Ore. — Last night, President Obama signed off on across-the-board budget cuts, leaving government at every level looking to find ways to save money. The Eugene City Council is already preparing for the changes. For the past two days, the council has been working to identify the needs of the city in its annual … Continue reading »
Budget Cuts Affect Rose Garden
EUGENE, Ore. — The city of Eugene faces a $6 million budget shortfall, and already the city is scaling back. Roses at the Owen Rose Garden got the cut. With more than 3,500 roses at the garden, there’s always work to be done. Two full-time employees, one shared seasonal worker and a team of volunteers … Continue reading »
Potential Levy and Stormwater Fee
EUGENE, Ore. — Two proposed city fees have been chopped and modified, now Eugene city councilors are ready to hash out both options again. The last time the city fee options were discussed at Harris Hall, the details didn’t go over too well with the public. The city service fee has been tossed out, and … Continue reading »
