01-25-17 City Council Agenda Packet (amended)

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1 . The City Council opposes oil-by-rail transportation through and within the City of Eugene. Section 2 . The City Council supports the preparation of a programmatic, comprehensive, and area-wide Environmental Impact Statement to identify the cumulative effects that would result from existing and proposed oil-by-rail terminals, as well as the development and review of a comprehensive Health Impact Assessment prior to approval of any new oil transfer and storage permits by any state, regional or federal agency. Section 3 . The City Council directs the City Manager to send a letter to Senators Wyden and Merkley and Congressman DeFazio, requesting they develop legislation that requires railroad companies and/or oil companies to make public any development plans for increased rail traffic that accommodate oil transport and storage, to provide adequate notice to local communities of any plans for new or expanded rail facilities or any anticipated increases in rail traffic volume, and they submit an emergency environmental cleanup plan in case of accidental spills or train derailment. The City Manager is also directed to send the letter and resolution to Governor Kate Brown and the local state legislative delegation. Section 4 . The City Council supports economic growth that contributes to citizens health, safety, and well-being, and that on balance, adheres to principles of sustainable development and overall reduction of carbon emissions. Section 5 . This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council. The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____ day of _________________, 201__. ________________________ City Recorder Resolution - Page 2 of 2