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their historical condition and replicate the indigenous environment for the plants. G. Some wetland sites owned by the City or the Bureau of Land Management that are c~ztrrently outside Eugene City limits also need controlled open burning ~br the purpose of managing wet prairie habitat and protecting rare plant species. Some of these areas may be annexed to the City within the period fkom 2001 to 2005 for the purpose of providing better management of the natural resources on these sites. H. A limited and special exception to the open burning ban in Eugene Code, 1971, Section 6.200 is necessary for the purposes outlined above. This limited exception is based upon the high costs and limited practicability of alternative vegetation management and control methods, the limited nature of the expected burns, air pollution control strategies that will be employed to prevent significant degradation of air quality, the special recognition given to th~s area and habitat in the comprehensive planning documents, the City's direct responsibility under those plans for preservation of the natural resources in this area, and the general public benefit derived f?om the preservation of this habitat. This limited exception is unique and should not serve as precedent for fklture exceptions for other purposes or signal any relaxation of the City's commitment to preservation of air quality. t. Exceptions to the open burning ban for the management of wetlands in the West Eugene Wetlands Plan area have been previously granted by the City Council by Eugene Ordinance No. 19403 enacted August 13, 1986, Eugene Ordinance No. 19493 enacted July 27, 1987, Eugene Ordinance 19634 enacted September 11, 1989, Eugene Ordinance 19715 enacted September 12, 1990~ Eugene Ordinance 19983 enacted September 12, 1994 and Eugene Ordinance 20014 enacted May 22, 1995. An exception is again necessary to ensure the continued proper and effective management of this valuable natural resource area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The findings set forth above are adopted. Section 2. The City shall continue to use its outdoor burning ordinance as one method fbr maintaining and improving air quality of the metropolitan area. Section 3. An exception to the application of Eugene Code, 1971, Section 6.200 is given to the Bttreau of Land Management, Eugene Public Works Department and the Nature Conserv~ancy to conduct periodic "wetland management" controlled open burning of vegetation for scientific purposes and to fbster growth of wetlands plant species in the areas noted on the map attached as Exhibit A hereto and incorporated herein by reference, providing the fbllowing conditions are met: Ordinance - 2