HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 1431 RESOLUTION NO. / 4-Pi
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CENTRAL POINT AND ROGUE VALLEY SEWER SERVICES.
RECITALS:
1. The City of Central Point holds rights-of-way in trust for the public and has the
responsibility and home-rule authority to manage and conserve the capacity of
such rights-of-ways.
2. The City of Central Point is authorized by Chapter 221 of the Oregon Revised
Statutes, the City of Central Point Charter and the Central Point Municipal Code
to regulate, and receive compensation from, utilities occupying right-of-way within
the City.
3. In Rogue Valley Sewer Services v. City of Phoenix, (SC-S062277: July 16,
2015), the Oregon Supreme Court upheld the authority of home-rule
municipalities to impose a franchise fee or privilege tax on special districts
defined by Oregon Revised Statue Chapter 450 (Sanitary Districts and
Authorities; Water Authorities).
Section 1. Franchise Agreement Adooted by City Council: The Franchise
Agreement between the City of Central Point and Rogue Valley Sewer Services is
hereby adopted by the City Council and approved for signature by the City Manager.
,..,4\ Passedthe Coun it and signed by me in authentication of its passage this
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Mayor Hank Williams
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