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e the property has a higher value than the assessed market value. Mr. Boggs said the funds for purchasing the property would come from Airport Reserve funds and would be reimbursed with Federal funding at a later date. Referring to concern expressed earlier, Mr. MacDonald said this was a case which illustrated the City's willingness to work with property owners. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Boggs said staff believes that the difference between what the owner wants for the property and the current market value is so significant that it would not likely be resolved in negotiations. Despite this, the property owner has expressed interest to pursue negotiations for the sale of his property. City Attorney Bill Gary explained that if the council approved the ordinance, the City could purchase the property, irrespective of the will of the proper- ty owner. The proceedings provide a mechanism whereby a disagreement about price could be resolved through obtaining appraisals and, ultimately, if necessary, by a court proceeding whereby a jury would determine the fair market value. If the City and the property owner ultimately come to an agreement, then each side would bear the cost of their own appraisals. If the matter goes to court, the City would be required to make an offer in writing prior to a jury's decision. If the jury's verdict exceeds the City's last offer in writing made 30 days before trial, the City would be required to pay for the property owner's costs of attorney fees and appraisals; if the City's offer is lower than the jury's verdict, the property owner would bear his costs. e Mr. Boles did not support approving land acquisition for a project that had no funding for it. Mr. Boggs said the parallel runway was needed to handle airport operations capacity. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Council Bill 4341 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, that the bill be ap- proved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion passed 5:2, with councilors councilors Green, Rutan, Robinette, Bascom, and MacDonald voting in favor and council- ors Nicholson and Boles voting against, and became Ordinance 19809. City Attorney Bill Gary said that, based on the council's vote, the emergency clause would not take effect and the ordinance would not be effective until 30 days after the Mayor's signature. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 4, 1991 Page 11