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took would serve as direction to the area's federal representatives. He believed the support shown for moving the courthouse would result in the loss of the courthouse if there was no other solution. Mr. Meisner moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that the City Council supports the development of a needed new federal courthouse in downtown Eugene. Because the Fifth Street site presents significant challenges of scale, compatibility, and neighborhood impact, the council urges GSA to give serious renewed consideration to the City Hall site as a potentially better alternative for a new federal courthouse. Second, to authorize and appoint a council committee composed of councilors Kelly, Nathanson, Pap~, and Rayor to report to the council on the following: recommend a plan for developing options to relocate functions currently in City Hall if the current City Hall site is chosen. The committee should consider the following: 1) consolidation and relocation of services and activities; 2) use or disposal by sale or otherwise of other City-owned facilities; 3) new construction or remodeling; 4) timing and sequence including vacating spaces and providing for temporary spaces; and 5) cost and funding. The committee shall report to the council by November 1, 1999. Ms. Nathanson noted her support for the motion for the reasons she had already stated. Mr. Kelly asked if there had been any further communication between GSA and the City since the previous day. Mr. Bowers indicated that City staff had informed GSA of the upcoming council discussion. Mr. Meisner said that he had received a telephone call from Judge Michael Hogan about his concerns that the courthouse project proceeded in a downtown location. Mr. Pap~ liked the motion. He said that the federal government could move the site and wanted the motion to include some mention that the council endorsed and was pleased that the GSA was considering a courthouse in downtown Eugene. Mr. Meisner and Ms. Nathanson agreed to incorporate the concept in the motion. Ms. Taylor wanted to split the motion into two parts because she did not support the formation of the committee. Ms. Taylor moved, seconded by Mr. Rayor, to split the motion. The motion failed, 3:4; Ms. Taylor, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Rayor voting yes. Ms. Taylor said it was a mystery to her why anyone would object to allowing the council to vote on the elements of the motion they liked. Mr. Meisner suggested the addition of the following text, so the motion read (italicized print added): Mr. Meisner moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that the City Council supports the development ora needed new federal courthouse in downtown Eugene. Because the Fifth Street site presents significant challenges of scale, compatibility, and neighborhood impact, the council urges GSA to give serious renewed consideration to the City Hall site as a potentially better alternative for a new federal courthouse. Second, to authorize and appoint a council committee composed of councilors Kelly, MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 22, 1999 Page 5 5:30 p.m.