Item 2C: Ratification of IGR Actions

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ATTACHMENT A M I N U T E S Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations McNutt Room—Eugene City Hall 777 Pearl Street—Eugene, Oregon October 22, 2008 1:30 p.m. PRESENT: Betty Taylor, Chair; Andrea Ortiz, George Poling, members; Brenda Wilson, Jessica Mumme, City Manager's Office; Trevor Taylor, Parks and Open Space. 1. Call to Order and Review Agenda Ms. Taylor called the meeting of the Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (CCIGR) to order. Ms. Wilson asked the committee to revise the agenda by adding discussion and possible approval of a grant application to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and possible approval of a letter of support for a federal funding request for Clear Lake. She asked that the committee delete item IV, SAFTEA-LU Policies Discussion pending discussion with staff from Representative Peter DeFazio’s Office. 2. Approval of Minutes Ms. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Poling, moved to approve the minutes of September 24, 2008. The motion passed unanimously. 3. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant Mr. Taylor was present to discuss a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for the West Eugene Wetlands. He indicated that the grant was focused on habitat restoration for endangered plant species. The City would accept the grant on behalf of the West Eugene Wetlands Partnership, and members of the partnership would use the grant proceeds for various projects. Mr. Taylor noted that the foundation had contacted the partnership about the potential of submitting an application. He requested permission to move forward with the grant application. Ms. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Poling, moved to support the grant application to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on behalf of the West Eugene Wetlands Partnership. The mo- tion passed unanimously. Mr. Taylor said he would let the committee know if the application was successful. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental October 22, 2008 Page 1 Relations