Item 3D: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Minutes

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Mr. Pryor said it was useful to have a document such as the Legislative Policy document which presented the City’s position on important issues, with recommendations but not specific tasks. He also suggested a companion briefing documents with specific information about specific issues. Ms. Walston said the Legislative Policies document would go to the City Council on November 8, 2006. The committee commenced its review of the document beginning with the Introduction. I. Executive Summary Preserving Livability in Transportation and the Environment Ms. Bettman proposed adding the following: The City supports removal of the prohibition of SDCs for schools, police, fire, library, while preserving existing SDCs. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to accept the revised language. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. II. Home Rule and the Region B. Regional Partnerships: Eugene’s Intergovernmental Partners Ms. Taylor proposed revising the text to read: Our partners include: 1. University of Oregon 2. Eugene Water & Electric Board 3. League of Oregon Cities 4. City of Springfield and Lane County 5. Lane Transit District 6. 4J and Bethel School Districts Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to accept the revised language. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. III. Financing State and Local Government B. Property Taxes Ms. Bettman suggested adding the following: 1. Exemptions a. Recommendations 4. Support removal of corporate minimum tax. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to accept the revised language. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. C. Other Local Budget Concerns MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental October 17, 2006 Page 3 Relations