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IV-A-4 F. -- -- of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by Cou~ci 1 Bi 11 number only. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Council members present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17869. . R evi si ons of t!.!L Water Pol icy Manager indicated the revision and new resolution were recommended by the P1 anni n~ De pa rtment Fe brua ry 10, 1977. Mr. Ga ry Ch enk in, Planning Department, stated the new revisions would replace the policy adopted by the Council in March 1975. He said the proposed revision by the Council was not so much a departure from present policy adopted in March 1975 as it is more a detailed expression of that pol icy. For example, with Boundary COHlmission approval, the service would still be available to properties outside the city but within the urban service boundary provided: 1) annexation is appropriate or legally impossible; 2) water service will not prolong the life of nonconforming uses; 3) the property is served by an approved means of sewage disposal; and 4) the owner signs an agreement to annex at the City's option. Mr. Chenkin said that outside the urban service boundary, the proposed policy would recognize existing service to Lane Community College and the airport. Elsewhere, he said proof of a communicable disease would be required. Current policy requires the existence of a public health hazard, but does not necessarily require the presence of a communicable disease. He stated that in areas once part of the water district served by EWES, but subsequently dissolved, special provisions would be included for forwarding requests for water extension to the Boundary Commissison with information regardi ng the Ci ty' s pol icy. He sai d exi sti ng statutes are not clear as to the City' s responsibility in this type of situation. Therefore, it would appear to be the best course of action to allow the Boundary commission to consider service according to its own standards, but with full knowledge of Eugene's policies. - Public hearing was opened. A 1 etter from the League of Women Voters in support of the pro- posed changes in the City's water policy was read by City Manager. Public hearing was closed, with no further testimony being presented. Mr. Db i e andMr . Delay each expressed a des ire to have thi s item postponed with further di scussi on at a Committee- of- the- Whole meeting before the Council takes action. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to direct staff to prepare a resolution for revision of the City water policy, e 2/28/7 7 --20 15"