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e Mr. Boles asked whether the measure would have any implications on the Sys- tems Development Charges (SDC) ordinance. Mr. Biedermann said that it would have not implications on the SDC ordinance. Mr. MacDonald asked for the rationale in the original code not requiring property owners to make payments on assessments of less that $25. Mr. Biedermann responded that the provision was stipulated in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 223. Mr. Robinette noted that Section 7.195 2a(2) of the ordinance is unclear and said that he has asked staff to reword it. In response, Bill Gary, City Attorney's Office, agreed with Mr. Robinette that the ordinance is unclear, and suggested the following modification be made to Section 7.195 2a(2} and 2b(2}: "a single property owner's annual income may not exceed 35 percent of the latest Lane County family income recognized on July 1 of each year by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. If there is more than one property owner, their combined annual income may not exceed 40 percent of that median family income. These maximum annual incomes may be increased by an additional 5 percent of the Lane County median family income for each dependent who is not a property owner and who resides on the property and who is related to the property owner by blood or marriage in the first or second degree." Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Biedermann said that the percentages of Lane County median income were figures developed when the e program was first put into place. Because incomes continue to rise with inflation, the percentage remain stable. Mr. Green inquired about the age requirements. In response, Mr. Biedermann said that this deferral program was intended to address the needs of that segment of the population that is 62 and over, but no longer income-earning. Another deferral program is in place for individuals over the age of 55, in which the remaining term of the assessment is doubled, thus decreasing the payment size by one-half. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. CB 4315--An ordinance amending sections 7.010, 7.190, and 7.195 of the Eugene Code; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. Robinette moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to amend Section 7.195 2a(2) and 2b(2) as described earlier by the City Attor- ney. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1991 Page 10 ----