Item 3: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions

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(See page 3 of the IGR Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2007.) SJR 32: Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow revenue from taxes on motor vehicle fuel and ownership, operation or use of motor vehicles to be used for policing of highways. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election. Relating to: N/A Staff Recommendation: Priority 2, Oppose (By Eric Jones) IGR Committee Vote: Priority 3, Support with amendments (2/1, Bettman, Pryor Yes / Taylor, No) (See page 5 of the IGR Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2007.) RELATED CITY POLICIES Ratification of IGR Committee actions is the making or affirming of the City of Eugene’s policy with respect to Federal and State legislative issues or such other matters as may come to the council from the committee. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may ratify or decline to ratify the IGR Committee’s actions as set forth in the minutes of the committee's meeting. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends ratification of the IGR Committee's actions as set forth in the minutes of the committee's meeting and that there be a discussion on the decisions that were not unanimous. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to ratify the IGR Committee's actions as set forth in the minutes of the March 22, 2007, April 5, 2007, April 12, 2007, and April 19, 2007, IGR meetings. Motions to state positions for the bills discussed at this City Council meeting also may be made. ATTACHMENTS A. IGR Committee Minutes of March 22, 2007 B. IGR Committee Minutes of April 5 2007 C. IGR Committee Minutes of April 12, 2007 D. IGR Committee Minutes of April 19, 2007 L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070514\S0705143.doc