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Ballot Measure 37 adds new statutory provisions to ORS Chapter 197, and authorizes jurisdictions to adopt processes for filing claims, although claimants are not required to follow those processes in order to file a claim with the court. The proposed ordinance adds provisions to the Eugene Code, 1971 that: · State the purpose of the sections is to implement Measure 37 and afford a process for property owners to present their claims to the City; · Define words and phrases used in the ordinance; · Establishes where claims may be filed, and the information to be provided; · Provide that the City will charge the property owner a processing fee based on the City's actual costs incurred in reviewing and acting on the claim; · Authorize the City Manager to forward a recommendation on a claim, and if that recommendation is to deny the claim, to take final action and deny the claim if no elected official advises that the official disagrees; · Set forth procedures for the City Council's action on recommendations from the City Manager, which may include a public hearing. Adoption of this ordinance is just the City's first step in implementing Measure 37. At the November 22, 2004, meeting staff will present a plan to the council that reviews the current work program, proposes new work program items related to Measure 37, and considers amendment of current high priority items. Ballot Measure 37 will become effective December 2, 2004. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION This item is scheduled for a work session and public hearing only. No recommendation is offered at this time. SUGGESTED MOTION None. ATTACHMENTS Please refer to the draft ordinance included as Attachment ,4 for the November 8, 2004, work session item. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Glenn Klein Telephone: 682-5080 Staff E-Mail: glenn.klein~harrang, com L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M041115\S041115B.doc