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Both the MUPTE statutes and the Eugene Code provide that the multiple-unit tax exemption does not include the land or any improvements that are not a part of the multiple-unit housing, but may include parking constructed as part of the multiple-unit housing construction, addition or conversion. (See ORS 307.612 and E.C. 2.947(6)). Pursuant to the statutes and Code, the City already collects tax on the land and improvements, other than the multiple-unit housing, for the period of the tax exemption. No change to the Code is necessary to achieve that result. 6) Please provide one map that shows the boundary as the expansion area along 99 and the NW expressway combined with the proposed contracted boundary deleting the WUN (attachment B-4.) One map delineating the Above configuration would make it easier for the discussion and subsequent motion to adopt. Response: The map is provided in the attachments 7) An opportunity site is already a site that the city will be allowing higher densities and that is considered an incentive. My original version of the proposal used the incentive of the up zoning to require additional design standards and compatibility elements from the developer. This criterion provides an automatic 10 year tax break for just for building in the zone Which undermines any negotiating power on the part of the city or neighborhoods. Plus, we don't even know what op siting will look like after it has been through the process. Please provide language to delete this criterion. It functionally expands the MUPTE boundary to - wherever! Response: The use of MUPTE to encourage housing on Opportunity Sites is an option that can be deleted if Council wishes to. The definition of an Opportunity Site will occur in the future. To receive a MUPTE the site would still have to be located in the MUPTE boundary area and would not expand the district. 8) Language to change "endeavors to obtain certify" to "obtain certification" for the LEED criterion. Response: Actual LEED certification takes place after construction is complete. A MUPTE must be granted prior to construction. Requiring certification at the time of MUPTE approval is not possible. 9) Under Mixed Income, what is the number for 60% of median income? What median are you using and what is the number and what is 60% of it? I have asked this question twice, in response I received a chart with multiple medians, but this criteria uses only one. Also, if you are using the median for Lane Co's very low income standard (I wish) then it should be stated under #3; what ever median you are using needs to be identified in this section. Response: The section of the document has been edited to clarify that the area income calculation is provided annually by HUD based on household size. ( HUD Median income guidelines are based on household size.) For the federal HOME program very-low-income is defined both at 50% of median and 60% of median income for rental eligibility. In rental projects with five or more HOME-assisted units 20% must be available to households at 50% of median income. This is known as “low HOME”. Overall, 90% of Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M081022\S081022B.docm