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Florence Community Profile
City Location
 County:
Lane Incorporated in 1893
Location: Mid-portion of the Oregon/Pacific Ocean coast
Nearest Major Highway and Distance: Hwy 101 | local
Nearest Major City and Distance:
Eugene | 60 miles, Estimated Drive Time: 1 1/2 hours
Distance to Portland: 164 miles
Source: Oregon Department of Transportation, State of Oregon Map; Oregon Blue
Book
Recreational Amenities
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Neptune State park, Devils Elbow State Park, Washburne
Memorial State Park, Honeyman State Park.
Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, local convention and
visitor bureau
Climate
Elevation: 11' Measurement Location: Honeyman State Park
Temperature:
Monthly Ave. Low: 37°F Monthly Ave. High: 69°F
Hottest Month September Coldest Month January Driest Month July Wettest
Month December
Average annual precipitation: 76.010"
Humidity (Hour 10, local time):
Average July afternoon humidity: 57% Average January afternoon humidity: 88%
Source: Oregon Climate Service
Housing
| Total Housing Units |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
Median Value of
Owner-Occupied
Housing, 2000 |
| City of Florence |
784 |
2,031 |
2,741 |
4,242 |
$155,100 |
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| Lane County |
66,198 |
102,424 |
116,676 |
138,946 |
$141,000 |
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| City of Florence 2000 Housing Breakout: |
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| Vacancy Rate: |
8.06% |
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Median Owner Cost |
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| Owner Occupied: |
2,407 |
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(mortgaged): |
$821 |
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| Renter Occupied: |
1,157 |
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Median Gross Rent: |
$614 |
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Source: US Census. Median value is the middle value, not an average.
Economic Development and Employment
Principal Industries of the County:
Lane County—Agriculture, education, tourism
Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998
Agricultural Products of the Area (Top 3 largest gross farm
sales):
Lane County—Specialty products, grass and legume seeds, tree fruits and nuts
Source: Oregon State University, Extension Economic Information Office
Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the County:
Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports,
1998
Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the City: 2
Source: City Administration
5 Largest Employers, Public and Private as
of May, 1902
| Employer—Product/Service |
Number of
Employees |
| Peace Harbor Hospital—Health Care |
354 |
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| Fred Meyer—Retail |
200 |
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| Siuslaw School District—Education |
175 |
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| Siuslaw Care Center—Health Care |
67 |
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| Oregon Pacific Banking Co.—Financial |
63 |
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Source: City Administration
Local and Regional Economic Development
Organizations
Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, Oregon Economic and
Community Development Department
Education/Workforce
Public and Private Schools K–12
Public School District: Siuslaw School District 97J
Source: Oregon Department of Education, 1998 enrollment, 1997 certified staff
Public Schools in the Community
Elementary schools (K–5) 1998–99 enrollment: 820
Middle schools (6–8) 1998–99 enrollment: 410
High schools (9–12) 1998–99 enrollment: 523
Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial)
Faith Fellowship Christian School K-12
http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/
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
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department Workforce Advocate 503–986–0207, or visit
http://www.econ.state.or.us/BIworkforce.htm.
Financial Information
Financial Institutions
Commercial Banks: 4 Savings and Loans: 1 Credit Unions: 2
Source: City Administration
Taxes
Sales Tax: Oregon has no general sales tax.
Property Tax
Property—Who pays? Owners of real and business personal property, according to the assessed value of
taxable residential, commercial, farm, industrial, utility and timber property.
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.
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Lane County |
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| Average Compressed Tax Rate 1997-98 |
$14.44 |
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| Average Compressed Tax Rate 1998-99 |
$14.11 |
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| Average 1999 Housing Value |
$0 |
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| Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1997-98 |
$1,379.52 |
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| Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1998-99 |
$0 |
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| Average School rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . $5.43 |
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| Average Non-School Rate 1998-99. . . . $7.03 |
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| Average City Rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . . $4.22 |
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Business Taxes
Property—see above
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, web
http://www.odot.state.or.us/trucking/.
Incentives
Oregon Economic and Community Development Department:
Oregon Enterprise Zone Program,
business incentives/information from Business and Industry
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
Motor Vehicle Licensing, Driver Licensing, Fuels—Who pays? Owners and operators of motor vehicles.
Oil companies importing fuels. Truckers using Oregon highways. Fees—Registration fees, driver
license fees and renewals (contact the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division 503–945–5000,
web http://www.odot.state.or.us/dmv/
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
Fire Station(s) serving community:
Number of paid and volunteer firefighters: 105
Rating by Insurance Services Organization (ISO): 45
Comments:
Source: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Fire Service Resource Directory 2000
Police Department: Florence Police Department
Number of paid and reserve officers: 19
Comments:
Nearest Hospital and distance: Peace Harbor Hospital, Florence
Regional Hospital and distance: Peace Harbor Hospital, Florence
Emergency services to community: Ambulance Service
Source: City Administration
Communications Resources
Local Newspapers: Siuslaw News
Regional Newspapers: Register Guard
Broadcasting within the Community
Radio Stations: 2 local stations
TV Stations: None
Available Cable Television: Charter Communications
Telephone Service Provider(s): Qwest
Local Internet Service Provider(s):Yes Number of Internet Service Providers: 2
Source: City Administration
Library System
Siuslaw Public Library
Source: City Administration
Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Data unavailable at this time. County Data unavailable at this time.
Source: City Administration
Special Districts and Associations (ports, water, sewer, etc.)
Name of Special District and the Oregon Revised Statute it was created
under:
Heceta Water District, ORS; Lane County E.S.D.; Port of Siuslaw; Siuslaw Public Library District;
Siuslaw R.F.P.D.; Siuslaw S.W.C.D.; Western Lane Ambulance District; Western Lane Hospital District
Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or
800–285–5461 http://www.sdao.com
Source: City Administration
Infrastructure/Transportation
Water Supply
Operator: City of Florence
District:
Source:
Supply: Capacity (MGD)– ; Pressure (PSI)–
Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): MGD
Water Costs per thousand gallons: Base rate per/thousand =
Water Costs for Total Consumption of Residential: Based on 7,000 gallons =
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:
Source: City Administration
Wastewater Treatment System
Operator: City of Florence Age of Wastewater Collection System:
District:
System Design Capacity (MGD): MGD System Utilization (MGD): MGD
Collection System Fees: Hook-up or Connection Fee:
Access Fee or System Development Fee:
Comment(s) on Wastewater System:
Compliance Issues:
Date of Last Facility Plan:
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:
Storm Drain: No Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains:
Source: City Administration
Utilities
Telecommunications
| Is there access to broadband infrastructure? Yes
If yes, check all that apply:
Microwave
Is there route diversity? Data unavailable at this time. |
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| Access |
Monthly Fee |
Other Fee |
| T1 Yes |
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| DSL Yes |
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| Cable No |
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For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit
http://www.econ.state.or.us/telecom/.
Natural Gas— Provider: None
Lines and Feed:
Rate Structure:
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:
Electrical— Provider: Central Lincoln People’s Utility District
Lines and Feed:
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:
Utilities Source: City Administration
Transportation
Highways Hwy 101 N/S route, local access Transportation
Access Fee: $0
| Community Air Service Yes |
Florence City Airport |
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| Air Passenger Service: No |
| Airport Freight Service: Yes |
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| Air Service Comments: Navigation Aids: VOR; GPS (in near
future); AWOS. Runway dimensions: 15/33: 3,000' x 60'; Other: Pilot Lounge; Overnight tie-down or
hangers available; Courtesy car and bicycles available, 2 golf courses within 3 miles |
Rail Service No
Freight Service: No Passenger Service: Yes
If no local service, list closest Rail Service: Amtrak in Eugene
Marine Yes
Description: barge facilities–local
Docks, Port Facilities: Port of Siuslaw-berths
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:
Transportation issues which might confront development, such as
non-attainment air shed, etc.: Two motor carriers
Public Transportation Comment:
Bus Service Available in the Community: Yes Para-Transit
Scheduled Bus Service Available: Yes Buses Per Day: 7
Local Charter Services: No Greyhound--twice daily north and south bound
Distance to Nearest Bus Service:
Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: No
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: No
Overnight Express Mail Service Available: No
Transportation Comments:
For more information relating to transportation topics please visit the Department of
Transportation web site. Airports (maps and general information)
http://www.tripcheck.com/About/airport.htm; Bicycle and Pedestrian Route information
http://www.tripcheck.com/About/bicycle.htm; Public Transportation, bus and rail
http://www.tripcheck.com/About/busrail.htm.
Source: City Administration, local chamber of
commerce.
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