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. . C.B. 1712 -- Authorizing rezoning from County RA and AGT to City R-1 property located east of Arcadia Street and north of Harlow - Road (Babcock) (A/Z 78-6) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18235. C.B. 1713 -- Concerning the fire code; amending Section 8.200 of Eugene Code, 1971, and declaring an emergency was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Bradley voting no, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18236. V. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING--None VI. RESOLUTIONS Assistant Manager noted for Council the resolution concerning Best Lane had been the subject of concern between staff and property owners for some time. He noted it was necessary to acquire the right-of-way for street . improvements to provide access to the new subdivision of Fox Wood being developed by Breeden Brothers. The developer will reimburse the City for the cost of the right-of-way to the north. The east-side property owners will share their costs of the right-of-way. Resolution 2963 -- Authorizing use of eminent domain procedures re: acquisition of right-of-way on Best Lane for street widening was read by number and title. Mr Bradley moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Delay wondered about the circumstances under which this was occuring and whether the City was setting a precedent. Assistant Manager said the situation resulted in an inadequate right-of-way when the road was in the county. He noted any time there was increased traffic and a recommend- ation for street improvements, the City does proceed with those improvements. Rather than having the general taxpayers bear the cost of the acquisition, the conditions for granting the subdivision indicated the developer will pay the City for partial cost of the right-of-way. He said this circumstance could occur in the future, and noted this was a way to complete the job with minimum cost to the City. Mr. Delay expressed concern of the investment of staff time and cost. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. . 7/24/78--6 52~ I