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Florence Community Profile City Location Nearest Major Highway and Distance: Hwy 101 | local Distance to Portland: 164 miles Source: Oregon Department of Transportation, State of Oregon Map; Oregon Blue
Book
Recreational Amenities Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, local convention and visitor bureau
Temperature: Humidity (Hour 10, local time): Source: Oregon Climate Service
Housing
Source: US Census. Median value is the middle value, not an average. Economic Development and Employment Principal Industries of the County:
Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports,
1998 5 Largest Employers, Public and Private as of May, 1902
Source: City Administration
Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Education/Workforce
Public and Private Schools K–12
Source: Oregon Department of Education, 1998 enrollment, 1997 certified staff Public Schools in the Community Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial) Source: Oregon Department of Education 1998-99 enrollment; 1998-99 Private and Parochial Schools reporting. For a copy of the Public School Directory visit http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/ Workforce Financial Information
Financial Institutions Taxes Property Tax County assessors use permanent rates set for all taxing districts in fiscal year 1997–98, when taxes were significantly reduced with a statewide average 17 percent cut in tax levies. Certain types of levies are outside this reduction. The tax rates cannot exceed $15 per $1,000 of real market value. For 1997–98, all property was valued by county assessors at 90 percent of the July 1, 1995, levels. For subsequent years, assessed values are limited to a 3 percent annual growth rate. Construction since July 1, 1995, is valued at the average rate of similar properties in the area. Business personal property requires annual filing. One–third payment is due by November 15. If fully paid by November 15, a 3 percent discount is allowed. Special exemptions, tax relief programs and deferrals are available. For more information contact the Lane County assessor’s office at 541–682–4170. Tax rates are representative of the largest tax code in the city. The
rates are expressed as tax liability per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Business Taxes Income—Corporations doing or authorized to do business in Oregon pay excise tax. Corporations not doing or authorized to do business, but having income from an Oregon source, pay income tax. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Revenue, 955 Center St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–4988, http://www.dor.state.or.us. Unemployment Insurance—Employers pay this. For 1999, new employers are assigned a fixed rate of 3 percent. Tax rates for existing employers are based on employers’ experience ranged from 1 percent to 5.4 percent. Taxes are paid quarterly and are due by the end of the month following the quarter. In 1999, the tax is paid on the first $23,000 of wages paid to each employee. The rate schedule in effect depends on the balance in the Trust Fund as of August 31 each year and the balance at a level adequate to pay benefits. For more information contact the Oregon Employment Department, 875 Union St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–3524, web http://www.emp.state.or.us. Utilities, Railroad, Weight-mile—Who pays? All railroads and investor-owned utilities operating
with the state pay an annual fee. For-hire and private motor carriers operating into, within and
through the state pay weight-mile taxes. Rates—limit of .25 percent of gross operating revenues of
investor-owned utilities; .25 percent charged on 1999 revenues. Limit of .35 percent on gross
operating revenues of railroads; .267 percent charged in 1998 revenues. Applications, plate fees and
per-mile rates dependent on declared combined weight of vehicle. For more information contact the
Oregon Public Utility Commission, 550 Capitol St., NE, Suite 215, Salem, OR 97301–2551,
503–378–6611, web
http://www.puc.state.or.us;
Oregon Department of Transportation, Rail Section, 555 13th St., NE, Salem, OR 97310–1333,
503–986–4125, web http://www.odot.state.or.us/rail/; Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transport
Branch, 550 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97301–3871, 503–378–6699. Other incentives: Enterprise Zone--Three to Five year tax exemption to induce eligible businesses to make additional investments that will improve employment opportunities, spur economic growth and diversify business activity. New capital in a zone receives a total abatement for at least three years from the local assessment of ad Val Orem property taxes. Eligible businesses include manufactures, processors, shippers and other operations that serve businesses. Qualified property includes new buildings, additions, equipment and machinery.
Miscellaneous Hunting and Fishing Licenses—contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, general information 503–982–5268, licenses/tags/permits 503–872–5275, web http://www.dfw.state.or.us/. Hazardous Substance Fee—Paid by possessors of non-petroleum hazardous substance. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Petroleum Load Fee—Paid by petroleum suppliers and importers to Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Timber Severance Tax—Paid by timber owners on harvested timber’s value. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Forest Products Harvest Tax—Paid on timber cut from any land in Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Dry Cleaning Tax—Paid by operators of dry cleaning facilities. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Alcoholic Beverages—Manufacturers and/or import wholesalers of malt beverages and wines pay a privilege tax. Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines pay license fees. Employees who serve alcoholic beverages pay for service permits. For more information contact the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, PO Box 22297, Portland, OR 97222, 503–872–5000 or 1–800–862–6522 (in Oregon), web http://www.olcc.state.or.us. Tobacco Products—Licensed cigarette and tobacco distributors pay a tax by use of stamps or meter impressions. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Transit Payroll Tax–paid by employers in the Tri-Met (Portland area) and Lane Transit District (Eugene) for mass transit systems. Administered by the Department of Revenue, web http://www.dor.state.or.us. Many local governments in Oregon collect other taxes, such as hotel-motel taxes. Contact the city or county in which you are interested for more complete information about taxes in that area. Source: Oregon Department of Revenue, “A Summary of Taxes,” October 1999; County information–County Assessor’s Office Community Services and Resources Public Safety/Emergency Services
Local Newspapers: Siuslaw News Regional Newspapers: Register Guard
Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or
800–285–5461 http://www.sdao.com Infrastructure/Transportation
Water Supply Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): MGD Age of Water System: Water System Comment(s): System Development charges–Residential: $3,594/dwelling unit + .078/sq ft lot area; Commercial: $2,353 + $176/registered parking space + .078/sq ft of lot area. Hook up fees based on meter size. Compliance Issues: Yes Water debt repayment included as part of tax assessment? Data unavailable at this time. Date of Current Master Plan: Plans for Upgrading or Expanding:
Operator: City of Florence Age of Wastewater Collection System: District: System Design Capacity (MGD): MGD System Utilization (MGD): MGD Comment(s) on Wastewater System: Compliance Issues: Date of Last Facility Plan: Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Storm Drain: No Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Telecommunications
For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit http://www.econ.state.or.us/telecom/.
Rate Structure: Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:
Rate Structure Basic: $66/mo; demand $5.94/kw; energy $2.05/kwh (April-August), $2.64/kwh (September-March) Plans for Upgrade/Expansion: Solid Waste Management: Lane County Permit Status: Utility Expansion Plans:
Highways Hwy 101 N/S route, local access Transportation Access Fee: $0
Rail Service No Marine Yes
Public Transportation Comment: Bus Service Available in the Community: Yes Para-Transit Trucking Service For more information relating to transportation topics please visit the Department of Transportation web site. Airports (maps and general information) Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce. Search All Florence Area Listings
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Highway 101 Office: (541) 997-9944
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Lane Incorporated in 1893
