Pavement Maintenance Utility Fee (PMUF)

Oregon City's Pavement Maintenance Utility Fee was adopted on May 21, 2008. In accordance with Ordinance 08-1007 that established the fee, the City must publish annual reports which are available in the PMUF Annual Reports Archive.

City staff will perform a full rate review no less frequently than every 5 years. If other revenue sources become available for road maintenance, the City Commission shall review the PMUF.

Now that the fee is fully implemented, utility rates may be adjusted to account for inflation in an amount of no more than 3% annually. As a result, starting with fiscal year 2013/2014, the monthly Pavement Maintenance Utility Fee has been increasing by 3% per year.

2023 / 2024 Rate

The fee for fiscal year 2023/2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) is as follows:

Single Family Residential - $15.53
Multi Family Residential - $10.90
Non-Residential - $0.266 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2022 / 2023 Rate

The fee for fiscal year 2022/2023 (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023) is as follows:

Single Family Residential - $15.07
Multi Family Residential - $10.58
Non-Residential - $0.258 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2021 / 2022 Rate

Single Family Residential - $14.63
Multi Family Residential - $10.28
Non-Residential - $0.251 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2020 / 2021 Rate

Single Family Residential - $14.21
Multi Family Residential - $9.98
Non-Residential - $0.243 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2019 / 2020 Rate

Single Family Residential - $13.79
Multi Family Residential - $9.69
Non-Residential - $0.236 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2018 / 2019 Rate

Single Family Residential - $13.39
Multi Family Residential - $9.40
Non-Residential - $0.229 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2017 / 2018 Rate

Single Family Residential - $13
Multi Family Residential - $9.13
Non-Residential - $0.223 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2016 / 2017 Rate

Single Family Residential - $12.62
Multi Family Residential - $8.86
Non-Residential - $0.216 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2015 / 2016 Rate

Single Family Residential - $12.26
Multi Family Residential - $8.61
Non-Residential - $0.21 × applicable number of trips per day based on type of use and building square footage
Schools - charged based on number of students

2014 / 2015 Rate

Single Family Residential - $11.90
Multi Family Residential - $8.36
Non-Residential - $0.204 per unit
Schools - charged based on number of students

2013 / 2014 Rate

Single Family Residential - $11.56
Multi Family Residential - $8.12
Non-Residential - $0.198 per unit

2008 to 2013 - Fee Implementation

When the fee was first implemented in 2008, it was determined that the residential PMUF rate needed to be $11 per month to simply maintain Oregon City's roadways. To lessen the impact of the fee on all customers, the fee was phased in over a five year period. The initial rate beginning in July of 2008 was $4.50 per single family residential unit. It continued to increase for each of the following four years as follows:

July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013: $11.22 (see Note)
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012: $9
July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011: $7.50
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010: $6

Note

Includes 2% increase for inflation. Because City Code 13.30.050 specifies that "unit rates shall be adjusted annually to account for inflation in an amount of no more than 3%," a 2% inflation increase for the 2012/2013 fiscal year was agreed upon at the inception of the fee making the fee $11.22 per single family residential unit.

Additional Resources

Oregon City Utility Billing Monthly Charges

FAQs

How current are the answers to these frequently asked questions?

The content of these frequently asked questions was prepared in 2008 when the fee was implemented. Although some of the details are dated (i.e., rates, miles, etc.), the general contents are still applicable.

What is a Pavement Maintenance Utility Fee?

A Pavement Maintenance Fee (sometimes known as a Transportation Utility Fee, Street Maintenance Fee, Road User Fee, or Street Utility Fee) is a monthly fee collected from residences and businesses based on their use of the transportation system within the city limits of Oregon City. The fee is based on the number of trips a particular land use generates and is collected through the City's regular utility bill. It is designated for use in the maintenance and repair of the City's transportation system. Users of the road system share the costs of the corrective and preventive maintenance needed to keep the street system operating at an adequate level.

How does the Pavement Maintenance Utility Fee work?

The fee is a charge for usage, like your monthly sewer charge. It provides a stable source of revenue to pay for street maintenance allowing for safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services. The street system is a public investment that deserves protection and cost-effective regular maintenance.

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