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~ . - Ms. Ehrman indicated her support for this ordinance and expressed hope that e the rate differential would encourage citizens to have their dogs spayed or neutered. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Ms. Norris said that she does not know why the City licenses potentially dangerous dogs. Mr. Boles asked that this issue be flagged for further discussion the next time the council con- siders its rate structure for dog licensing. Mr. Nicholson observed that the City recently advised a constituent that litigation is a citizen's only recourse action if bitten by a potentially dangerous dog. He asked whether there were other code regulations governing potentially dangerous dogs. In response, Bill Gary, City Attorney's Office, said that the code does contain other provisions governing potentially dan- gerous dogs specifically targeted at repeat offender dogs. Responding to another question, Mr. Gary said that the City learns of repeat offender dogs on a citizen complaint basis. Mr. Nicholson said that he believes the ordinance is inadequate with respect to repeat offender dogs. Staff agreed to reexamine the code and provide the council with a response. Mr. MacDonald observed that some "potentially dangerous" dogs never cause any problems. He said that it is legitimate for the City to license potentially dangerous dogs as long as the dog owner complies with restrictions set forth in the code. e Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance 19799). Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency. III. RESOLUTION CONCERNING RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Acting Assistant City Manager Linda Norris introduced the topic and said that Administrative Services Director Warren Wong was available to answer Ques- tions. Res. No. 957--A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Reserve for Capital Projects to the Planning and Development Department. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to adopt the resolu- tion. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the meeting of the Eugene City Council. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 23, 1991 Page 3 ,-