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---- e In response to a question, Mr. Klope explained that the ordinance is needed to correct several errors made by the County in drafting the description of the transfers shown in the original agreement. Specifically, Eugene can not accept jurisdiction for the portion of the Chambers Connector that lies out- side the city limits, and the County had neglected to include the piece of Roosevelt Boulevard which runs through a portion of the Public Works Mainte- nance yard in their original description of the road transfers. CB 4319--An ordinance accepting jurisdiction over portions of the Chambers Street Connector, a county road located within the city of Eugene; and declaring an emergen- cy. 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously 7:0. Council Bill 4319 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all coun- cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance 19788). e XII I. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF GREEN ACRES ROAD Assistant City Manager Linda Norris introduced the topic and said that Paul Klope was available for questions. Ms. Ehrman noted that it is not often that staff requests a blanket author- ization to condemn property, and asked for an explanation. In response, Mr. Klope explained that in order to get under way with a street- widening project on Green Acres Road, the City must have a right of entry, easements, or right- of-way onto the property. The City will compensate the property owners for the right-of-way at fair market value. However, in the event that the City reaches an impasse in negotiations with the property owners, this authority would be necessary to continue project construction. The City does not have reason to anticipate that it will have problems with the property owners. Ms. Ehrman asked that the council be contacted if the City has to pursue with property condemnation. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Klope said that the short time line of this project and the number of properties involved made it nec- essary now for staff to request authorization to use eminent domain. CB 4320--An ordinance authorizing the institution of proceed- e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1991 Page 13 \