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In answer to a question from Mr. Delay, Ms. Swenson explained the applications expire at the end of the fiscal year. However, appli- cants would pay only the $25 renewal and $25 certification fee, if ~ applicable. .., Mr. Lieuallen expressed concern regarding the fines and penalties imposed and questioned Sergeant Olson as to how much of a problem there might be with individuals not carrying their ID cards. Sergeant Olson said the ordinance does place the responsibility on the indi- vidual to have his ID card on his person. If a person unknowingly' neglected to have an ID card with him, the recommendation probably would not be for suspension of a license. Intent of this section was directed to fraudulent use of ID cards. There is also a fine directed toward the agency in Section 3.317 of the new ordinance. Mr. Obie had not heard sufficient evidence of why the Police Depart- ment was proposing this amendment. Sergeant Olson said it was primar- ily to regulate the use of firearms to ensure proficiency and skills in their handling. He noted if a person did not want to take the LCC course, the Police Department would conduct the same certification standards and exam for qualifications. However, it was felt by the Police Department there was a need for some basic fundamental knowledge in the use and handling of guns and the applicable State statutes. He said it was promulgated by the lack of any State statutory control, noting Oregon is one of the few states that has no regulatory power regarding local private security police. He also noted there had been some shooting deaths in Portland, and Eugene wished to avoid such occurrences. Mr. Hamel felt the ordinance was definitely needed to provide safety for people who are carrying weapons. Mr. Collins reiterated he was not against the basic regulations regarding carrying firearms, but did not feel the rest of the ordi- nance to be reasonably fair. Regarding the licensing now, he said new personnel applications take about 30 days, with a cost of $50, and then cited the heavy turnover in personnel. He was concerned about the cost that would result. e C.B. 1684--Concerning merchant police; amending Sections 3.005, 3.010, 3.314, and 3.990 of Code, 1971; repealing Section 3.315; adding Sections 3.315, 3.316, 3.317, 3.318, and 3.319 to Code; and declaring an emergency was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. - 5/22/78--8 370