Item B: West Eugene Transporation System/MPC Update

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Bobby' Green, Sr. June 22, 2006 Page 2 · Negotiate a package agreement which provides for passage of the MTIP; or . Alter the MPC bylaws to prevent a small minority from freezing your process indefinitely; or . Request outside assistance to mediate your dispute; 'or . Defer the question to the LCOG Board for final resolution. And yet, the MPC has failed to move forward on its delegated MPO responsibilities. Let us be clear, the LCOG Board is not taking a position for or against any project or series of projects. That is your responsibility. But the LCOG Bo~rd insists that the duties of the MPO be c~ed out in a responsible and timely manner. We owe the public nothing less. We have given the MPC sufficient time to find a solution'without result. MPC is the designated conflict resolution body for the Metro Area. You are charged with the responsibility to find solutions to conflicts. The LCOG Board of Directors, as the designated MPO for the Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Area, requests that the MPC do the following: 1) At your July 13, 2006 meeting you will pass an FY06-09 MTIP. Its composition is left to MPC to decide; and 2) Not later than the January 2007 MPC meeting (6 months), the MPC will develop a dispute resolution process for delegated MPO duties which ensures MPO responsibilities will be met. This process and supporting changes to MPC bylaws must meet the approv~l of the LCOG Board. . Failure to comply with these two requirements will force the LCOG Board to take necessary intervention steps up to and including rescinding our delegation of MPO responsibilities to MPC. In conclusion, the LCOG Board still believes the MPC is the proper body to discharge the duties of the MPO. We are willing to work with you to ensure your success, but will no longer sit idly by while the region's well being is put at risk. ary Williams, Chair oard of Directors