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--~- e Services Only; realizes $325,000). Mr. Boles questioned whether the City was at the mandated level at the present time. Responding to a question from Mr. Mounts, Hillary Kittleson of the Planning and Development Department indicated that the reduction would result in greatly reduced public notice and extensive changes to Eugene Code Chapter 9 (land Use). Mr. Boles pointed out that the component was from Strategy C and designed as a potential response to reduced revenues. He termed the reduction draconian. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to drop the compo- nent from consideration at this time. Ms. Ehrman noted that the survey feedback indicated the public did not rank the service highly. The motion passed, 7:1. The council discussed Component 35A/B, land Use Permits (Increase Fees 150 Percent; realizes $110,000). Mr. Robinette moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, to include It Component 35A/B in the draft strategy. Responding to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Gleason clarified that the 150 percent increase represented an increase of 2-1/2 times over current levels. Mr. Mounts noted that current cost recovery was about 25 to 30 percent. Ms. Kittleson said that adoption of the component would bring cost recovery to 50 percent, a figure above the recommendations in the financing study. Ms. Ehrman said she would be unable to support the motion as she believed the increase was too great and the public benefit of the service significant. Mr. MacDonald agreed with Ms. Ehrman's comments. He suggested a smaller increase of 50 percent (realizes about $40,000) as a modification to the motion. Mr. Robinette accepted the modification. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Nicholson suggested that staff prepare an analysis showing whether the City is required by the State to perform all the functions included in its land use permitting function. Mr. Gleason proposed that staff examine the comments submitted by councilors with the score sheets, and produce a document summarizing the council's expectations regarding services and the relationships between services, particularly in the area of Development Services. The council approved Mr. e MINUTES--City Council Work Session August 11, 1992 Page 7 5:30 p.m.