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with those people who currently pay title registration fees. Mr. Jones stated that the revenue collected from these fees would be deposited into the City's Road Fund -- whereby any expenditures are consistent with the Constitution. Ms. Bettman said she could not support the bill as the City has not been disciplined with the money it does have for Operations, Maintenance and Preservation (OMP). She reasoned that the implementation of this bill would only reward bad behavior. Mr. Jones asked if Ms. Bettman could support the bill if the State's language stipulated the money was specifically for OMP. Ms. Bettman said she could support such language; however, she was unsure if the committee could make such a stipulation. Mr. Pap~ reasoned that opposing the bill due to the City's bad behavior is counterproductive. He pointed out that disciplines can be changed and a worthwhile bill should not be penalized. Ms. Bettman pointed out that this bill would increase taxes and she could not agree to raise taxes to bring about more revenue for ODOT and the County and the City to build new projects. Ms. Taylor commented that this bill would be a good source of revenue and is a one-time expenditure. She said she could support a motion to amend the language to stipulate the money is dedicated to OM&P. Mr. Pap~ disconnected from the meeting. Ms. Brooks stated that staff can relay a message to the Legislature that if the bill will not include an amendment that the revenue can only be dedicated to OM&P, the City cannot support it. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to add an amendment to HB 2731, that the revenue received from proposed fees must be dedicated to Operations, Maintenance, and Preservation, and further, that if such amendment cannot be included in the bill, the City will oppose HB 2731. The motion passed 2-0. HB2830 REQUIRES PARTICIPANTS IN ADOPT-A-HGIHWAY PROGRAM TO PAY COSTS OF PARTICIPATION. REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO APPEAR IN PERSON AT PUBLIC MEETINGS. REQUIRES IDENTITIES OF APPLICANTS TO BE PROVIDED TO NEWS MEDIA. APPLIES TO STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY ADOPT-A- HIGHWAY PROGRAMS. - (Priority 2 - Opposed) Ms. Bettman questioned if the costs to provide the signage and administering the program supercede the expense of it. Mr. Jones responded that the only program he is aware of is a small portion of the City's bicycle paths. He said he is not aware if it is programmatically required that the support the City receives from the individuals who adopted that particular section of the bath path at least equal the cost of the signs. In conclusion, Mr. Jones said this bill presents only a minimal cost to the City. MINUTES--Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations March 24, 2005 Page 5