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.... e 750 12/13/71 ii I I. 'I II be many more advantages to a city tax. i! Ii 'i Mayor Anderson explained that the proposal would have political randfications, and it is felt it would be a better way to r~ise revenue. Mrs. Beal felt it might pass more easily if it was a city tax. Mr. Martin explained that it was felt citizens of the city are also citizens of the county, and receive county services. Mr. Gribskov pointed out that, in order to sell the tax to the people, it should be made clear what the money' will be spent for. Mrs. Niven suggested that the Councy should cOmaUt some funds in the fringe areas and that there should be a cOmaU.tment to limit the property tax. Mr. Mohr fe1 t that property tax relief should have first priority. e Mayor Anderson suggested that Council instruct staff to prepare a report to Council and that three areas should be investigated - how it would re1aEe to a property tax levy limitation; how the program fit in with plans and priorities in the city; look at needs in light of additional revenue and the priorities. The staff should also prepare political arguments why people of Eugene should support this type revenue raising measure. I Mr. Mohr reiterated that it should be made clear that the tax burden wou1dbe reduced by transferring the property tax burden onto the income tax, rather than mention any new programs. it Mr. Martin explained that staff felt it should submit to Council some recommendations as to how that resource would be used to maintain the city's operation and to offer some property tax relief. Mrs. Bea1 moved that the Council ask staff for further information. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the council direct staff to limi t " investigation to provide schemes for direct property tax relief based upon the new income tax to keep the property tax level equiyalentto the past year. This is to say it would be used solely for property tax relief. Mrs. Campbell' asked that staff show the Council what the revenue would be if the " ci ty had its own income tax. ~ Mayor Anderson felt the motion was limiting to staff and that he could not support the motion. i " Mrs. Beal asked to amend the motion to not limit staff to just property tax relief. I Mr. Mohr said he would withdraw his motion if he could ascertain why the ,Council did not concur with his motion. " Mr. Williams suggested that the Council would be playing games with the voters, and that a study should determine what the impact would be and ,whether the Council should approve such a tax proposal. Mr. Teague felt the staff should provide Council wi th some defini te plans for use of e the funds. Mr. Williams urged Council to defeat the motion, saying the time to restrict would be after the staff report. Vote taken on mOtion as stated. Motion failed with all voting no except Mr. Mohr, who voted aye. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that staff be instructed to consider this particular tax proposal, its impact on the citizens of Eugene and the impact it mi ght have, both on the future property tax base of Eugene, as well as revenue needs, and come back to Council with recommendations. Mrs. Campbell requested a report from staff showing the real advantages of this tax to the ci ty of Eugene. I Mr. Williams said the impact on the citizens of Eugene could certainly be included. Vote taken on moti on. Motion carried. Approve J. Annexation Recommendation, 8mi th - At its November 8 meeting the Eugene Planning Commission recommended annexation of the 8mi th property of .53 acres, located north of Bond Lane and west of Norkenzie. The owner wishes to proceed wi th subdi vision. e Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mr. williams to approve the Planning COmnUssion recom- 12/13/71 - 6 ....