Portland, we have an issue here! Oregon voted last November to charge Tri-City with some sort of “rent” at a rate of 6 percent of gross revenue for its sewer lines.
The idea for Oregon’s new franchise ordinance was born from a 2013 scrap with the county over the 170-mile broadband fiber optic line the county constructed from Oregon City to Government Camp. Portland negotiated a 6 percent fee for that project.
The franchise fee is no different than expecting rent from someone using your property. County officials have indicated they are open to a settlement with Oregon City that would result in their paying the lower rate option based on linear feet of sewer line, about $15,000 per year. The commissioners voted June 26 as part of the county’s annual budget to charge Oregon City households and district-wide increase of $1.65 per month.
Portland, what this all boils down to is that our sewer pipelines need to be rehabbed in a cost effective manner! The best way to do this is to line them and give them 50 more years of life with Perma-Liner!Perma-Liner is cost effective, fast and we use earth friendly American made materials! Portland, to find out more about Perma-Liner, whether you are a municipality, homeowner, business owner or contractor call 866-336-2568 or plan on attending the BuyMax Vendor Show in Palm Desert, California at the JW Marriot Desert Springs Hotel on Thursday, October 2, 2014. For more details on trade shows and Perma-Liner US Tour stops check out our website at www.perma-liner.com.
