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preserved tree. She noted that the fee was to absorb the costs of verification rather than to rely on the general fund. In response to a question from Mayor Torrey regarding how much the fee would be, Ms. Bishow said that a rate had not been established, but she estimated that the rate would be $75 - $150. She reiterated that the rate was not set to generate revenue but to cover the staff costs of verification for a development site. She said that if a more efficient verification method was developed, the cost would be lower. In response to a question from Mayor Torrey regarding how the public was going to be made aware of the ordinance, Ms. Bishow said staff would use neighborhood group leaders, neighborhood newsletters, and whatever cost-effective means possible to get the word out. In response to a question from Councilor Pap8 regarding whether the issuance of tree cutting permits would be moved to the Planning and Development Department, City Manager Johnson said that permits affecting private property would be managed by the Planning and Development Department, with Public Works retaining issuance of tree-cutting permits on public land. City Manager Johnson asked that the council consider Council Bill 4765, an ordinance amending Section 7 of Ordinance 20224 to provide an effective date of August 1, 2001. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read a second time by bill number only and that enactment be considered at that time. Councilor Pap8 moved to amend the motion by extending the effective date to September 1, 2001. The motion died for lack of a second. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4765 by number only. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, and became Ordinance No. 20229. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4766, an ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance 20225 to provide an effective date of August 1, 2001. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read a second time by council bill number only and that enactment be considered at that time. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4766 by number only. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, and became Ordinance No. 20230. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 29, 2001 Page 5 Regular Meeting