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withstanding the effective date of ordinances provided in the Eugene Charter of 1976, this ordinance shall not become effective until it is approved by the electors of the City. If this ordinance is not approved by June 30, 2003, it is automatically repealed on that date." Councilor Bettman said the fee was really a formidable tax without a ceiling. She said it was appropriate for voters to choose what their priorities were regarding transportation system maintenance. Mayor Torrey noted that the allotted time for the meeting had passed and called for a motion from the council to extend the meeting time. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap6, moved to extend the meeting time by 20 minutes. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 5:3; councilors Papd, Meisner, and Fart voting in opposition. Councilor Nathanson noted that Oregon had the lowest cost of automobile-related taxes of all comparable states. She said it was not precipitous to put a fee on maintenance that was less than other states. Councilor Bettman said a local gas tax dedicated to maintenance and preservation would be a better way to fund those costs. The amendment failed, 5:3; councilors Fart, Taylor, and Bettman voting in favor. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Bettman, moved to amend the ordinance to add a new subsection (d) to Section 7.755 of the ordinance which stated: "Traffic calming devices on existing local streets, sidewalk access ramps on existing local streets, street lighting fixtures on existing local streets, and the stocking and planting of street trees on existing local streets." Councilor Kelly stressed that no rates had been decided to that point. Councilor Pap~ offered a friendly amendment to the amendment, which was not accepted the seconder, to limit the yearly fee total to two percent of the total needed funds. Councilor Pap6, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved to amend the amendment by limiting the yearly fee total to two percent of the total needed funds. Mayor Torrey said if there was a tie he would not vote for the motion if the amendment to the amendment passed. Roll call vote; the amendment to the amendment passed unanimously, 8:0. Councilor Fart stressed that every penny raised by the ordinance had to go toward maintenance of the City's roads. He said using the funding for anything else would be a misuse of the taxpayer's money. In response to a question from Councilor Pap~ regarding the possible loss of County Road Funds, City Manager Carlson County Road Funds could be used as the match for federal dollars or could be used directly MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 9, 2002 Page 12 Regular Meeting