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Section 33. Wards. The council shall divide the city into wards and redefine the boundaries thereof as necessary to accord persons in the city the equal protection of the laws. No person may vote at a city election in a ward other than that in which he or she resides. The Eugene City Code includes the following: 2.692 Elections – Wards. The city council shall by resolution divide the city into eight wards, but neither this requirement nor any action pursuant to it disqualifies, or shortens the term of office of, a member of the council or the Eugene Water & Electric Board. Adopted Council Goals and Outcomes include: Effective, Accountable Municipal Government - A government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes and provide effective, efficient services. COUNCIL OPTIONS 1)Select Scenario 1 as the ward boundaries map. 2)Select Scenario 1 as the ward boundaries map with the following changes: ___________________________________________________________. 3)Select Scenario 2 as the ward boundaries map. 4)Select Scenario 2 as the ward boundaries map with the following changes: ___________________________________________________________. 5)Direct staff to develop a new scenario. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends the council select Scenario 1 or Scenario 2. If any changes are desired, the City Manager recommends that these be minor, enable a scenario to maintain conformance with council-adopted criteria, and be communicated through a vote by the council in the September 26 work session. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to select Scenario _____ as the new ward boundaries map. ATTACHMENTS A. Ward Boundary Scenarios and Population Charts FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Keli Osborn Telephone: 541-682-5406 Staff E-Mail: keli.m.osborn@ci.eugene.or.us S:\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110926\S110926B.doc