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IGA. Ms. Bettman disagreed with that approach, saying it prejudiced the Coburg study and almost predicated the outcome. The cities were providing the service and needed staff, and the inclusion of Lane County complicated negotiations between the cities and provided the board with an opportunity to veto the actions of the two cities. She wanted to see an amendment to the IGA that removed the County from the agreement. Mr. Pap6 expressed concern about the element of the IGA that gave the MWMC ultimate authority over rates. Mr. Ruffler clarified that the IGA gave the commission the ultimate authority in determining rates necessary to repay the bonds. The governing bodies could request reconsideration. If the MWMC refused to reconsider the rates, the issue would be referred to the Metropolitan Policy Committee for resolution. Responding to a question from Mr. Pap6, Ms. Smith said that any additional changes adopted by Eugene would be referred to Springfield for adoption. Mr. Pap6 questioned whether Eugene could force a full-cost recovery policy on Springfield. Mayor Piercy called for a second round of council comments and questions. Ms. Bettman noted that growth was expected throughout the community, with a slighter higher amount attributed to Springfield. There was no differential in the SDC for a development based on its location. In other words, more growth was happening in Springfield, and if that community decided to collect a lower local SDC, the loss would be made up in user fees from ratepayers, and Eugene ratepayers will be paying for growth in Springfield. For that reason, the IGA had to be modified to call for 100 percent cost recovery from SDCs. Mayor Piercy determined that Mr. Klein and Mr. Jewett believed it was legal for the council to hold a single public hearing on the two MWMC items. Responding to a question from Ms. Taylor, Mr. Ruffler confirmed that the amendment of the IGA required the consent of the County. City Manager Taylor added there was sentiment on the part of the board to discuss that with the two cities. Mayor Piercy recognized Ms. Bettman for a third round of questions. Ms. Bettman determined from Ms. Smith that properties must annex to one of the two cities to receive service from the MWMC. Ms. Bettman asked if the home builders were suing over the project list, the rates, or the SDCs. Mr. Jewett said the homebuilders were suing over all those things. They were suing over adoption of the facilities plan, the 309 list, the SDC methodology, and the manner in which rates were calculated. The home builders were also challenging amendments to the comprehensive plan and facilities plan. Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 9, 2005 Page 8 Work Session