Item 4: Ratification of IGR Committee Actions

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May 8, 2007: SB 573-A: Requires driver to stop for pedestrian waiting at crosswalk. Relating to: Relating to pedestrians; amending ORS 811.028. Staff Recommendation: Priority 2, Oppose (By Ellwood Cushman) IGR Committee Vote: Priority 2, Oppose with Amendments (2/1, Bettman, Pryor Yes/Taylor, No) (See page 2 of the IGR Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2007.) HB 5036: Increases amount of lottery bonds authorized to be issued by Economic and Community Development Department. Increases amount of lottery bonds authorized to be issued by Department of Higher Education for deferred maintenance projects. Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for Department of Higher Education capital renewal, code compliance and safety projects. Establishes Department of Higher Education Capital Renewal, Code Compliance and Safety Projects Fund. Appropriates moneys from fund to department for capital renewal, code compliance and safety projects. Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for Housing and Community Services Department for development of housing for populations at risk of homelessness. Establishes Housing and Community Services Department Self- Sufficiency Housing Fund. Appropriates moneys from fund to department for purpose of providing housing to at-risk populations. Authorizes use of lottery bonds for specified Department of Higher Education capital construction projects. Establishes related funds and accounts. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2007. Relating to: Relating to lottery bonds; creating new provisions; amending ORS 285B.551 and section 2, chapter 788, Oregon Laws 2005; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency. Staff Recommendation: Not reviewed by staff as of May 8, 2007 (fast moving bill) IGR Committee Vote: Priority 3, Oppose (2/1, Bettman, Taylor Yes/ Pryor, No) (See page 3 of the IGR Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2007.) June 15, 2007: COPS grant request: The Emergency Management Program is requesting authorization to apply for grant funding under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2007 Technology Program, for funds to improve data and voice interoperability between public safety agencies and organizations within the region and state. The City of Eugene Police Department is identified by the COPS Office as the lead agency for receiving interoperable communications funds in the Lane County area and has been invited to apply for funding under the 2007 program. The Emergency Management Program would like to continue with work that has already been completed under the 2005 COPS Technology Program grant by adding Fire/EMS to the improved data and voice interoperability communications system for public safety agencies. The IGR Committee noted concern about the amount of the match required. There is a 25% cash match requirement for all applicants, which will need to be satisfied by the end of the three-year grant period. The scope and cost of the project is being developed, with current estimates at around $4 million; $3 L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S0706254.DOC