Item 5: Action: Discussion and Approval of Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation E. Cushman S. Swenson EPD-ADM 2/13/2009 Pri 1 Yes V. C10 Support Comments: We support SB 497, which would amend ORS 223.299 to grant authority to establish and adopt system development charges for services related to law enforcement and fire service activities within the definition of "capital improvement". When communities intensify use through redevelopment or expand to include additional neighborhoods, business complexes or industrial developments, the need for police and fire services increases. The fees are needed to support growth in the community and to recoup a portion of the community’s investment in the infrastructure already in place, thus allowing new development to pay their share of the cost of providing these services. This legislation is directly responsive to, and supported by, Legislative Policy V.C.10. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Fred Mcvey Fred McVey PWE 2/17/2009 Pri 1 Yes V. C10 Support Comments: Support as introduced. Consistent with Council Policies on both police and fire facility SDCs. SJR 21 Relating Clause: Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the State Highway Fund. Title: Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow revenue from taxes on motor vehicle fuel and ownership, operation or use of motor vehicles to be used for public transportation services. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election. Sponsored by: Senator PROZANSKI (at the request of Tom Bowerman) URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sjr1.dir/sjr0021.intro.pdf RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Contact Eric Jones Eric Jones PW-ADM 2/17/2009 Pri 3 Yes III. A1 Support Comments: While SJR 21 would not have an immediate or direct effect on the City's share of state highway trust fund revenue, it does raise the question: where would the money come from to fund public transportation services? SJR 21 seeks only to amend the Oregon Constitution Section 3a, Article IX, to allow the use of gas taxes and other related vehicle taxes for public transportation services. In the past, Oregon voters have rejected other uses of the State Highway Trust Fund, including for parks and for police services. The council's 2009 legislative policies support using the Highway Trust Fund for "...alternative transportation modes, including, but not limited to, light rail, electric trolley and shuttle bus systems." However, the council also has placed a strong policy priority on using transportation funds to maintain the existing local transportaton system. The Highway Trust Fund is the primary source of revenue to meet this priority, and the amount the City receives from this source is insufficient to meet this purpose. This reviewer suggests reserved support for SJR 21, which is noble in concept but which should not be interpreted as indicating that the City of Eugene would support any diversion of its share of Highway Trust Fund dollars from the primary priority of maintaining the existing transportation system. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Larry Hill Larry Hill CS-FIN 2/17/2009 Pri 3 Yes III. A1 Support Comments: SJR 21 would have no financial impact on the City of Eugene. It would place before the voters a constitutional amendment that would expand permitted uses of motor vehicle fuel tax revenue. If the amendment is approved by voters, these revenues could be used for public transportation 14