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e Answering questions from Mr. Hansen, Ms. Andersen said the Eugene systems development charge has paid the City's share of street reconstruction, traffic signals, and other improvements necessitated by development. When the council considers the systems development charge, the staff will compare the Eugene charge and its uses with those in other cities. She expects the staff report to indicate that the existing systems development charge will not be adequate for the improvements needed in the future. Replying to questions from Ms. Ehrman, Building Official Larry Reed estimated that less than 5 percent of the building in Eugene is done without permits. Enforcement action is usually initiated by neighbors or contractors. Ms. Ehrman favored an effective date of May 1 as a compromise. She will support the proposed fee increases because Eugene fees are low when compared to those of other cities and because the City will still not recover all the costs of the permit and inspection program. Mr. Hansen said that he appreciated the cooperative attitude evidenced in Mr. Bennett1s comments. Mr. Hansen said he will abstain from the decision concerning the effective date of the fee increases because of a vested interest. e Mr. Holmer will support the recommended increases, but he is concerned about the percentage of costs recovered with the fees. He said increasing fees is not the only way to increase the percentage of costs recovered. He said July 1 is an orderly date on which to change fees. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to direct the staff to prepare a resolution which will authorize the City Manager to adjust building permit fees and plan examination fees as recom- mended in the presentation. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to amend the motion to include an effective date of May 1, 1986, for the changes. Mr. Gleason said the construction season begins now, and an effective date of May 1 instead of April 1 will mean the City will collect about $40,000 less. Roll call vote; the amendment carried 6:0:1. Councilors Schue, Wooten, Holmer, Bascom, Ehrman, and Miller voted aye and Councilor Hansen abstained. Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:0 with all councilors present voting aye. Mayor Obie said he appreciated Mr. Bennett's testimony. Mr. Gleason added that the Home Builders and the Eugene Area of Chamber of Commerce have been helpful in redesigning the Permit and Information Center. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 10, 1986 Page 4