Item 3: Discuss and Approve Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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Paul Klope PWE 3/5/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesVIII. B Neutral Comments: Increases the BOLI fees charged on public works projects. Allows BOLI to set the fee at anywhere between 0.1 and 0.2 percent of the construction contract price. Removes the $5000 cap. Raises the minimum fee from $100 to $250. This bill will increase the cost of construction contracts to the City. These fees fund BOLI activities. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Lauren Sommers ATTNY 3/9/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesVIII. B Neutral Comments: Agree with comments from Mike Penwell and Paul Klope. As noted by Mike and Paul, this bill would allow the BOLI Commissioner to set public contract fees in an amount between 0.1 and 0.2 percent of the contract price. Currently, the fees may not be less than $100 or more than $5000. This bill increases the minimum fee amount to $250 and removes the $5000 maximum fee amount, so for a large project, the fees could be very high. HB 2946 Relating Clause: Representatives BAILEY, CLEM Title: Directs Land Conservation and Development Commission to amend statewide land use planning goals to require land use planning for public schools, consistent with policy of Legislative Assembly. Sponsored by: Representatives BAILEY, CLEM URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2900.dir/hb2946.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Steve Nystrom Steve Nystrom PDD-ADM 3/20/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesIV. D5 Monitor Comments: Current state statutes require that larger school district prepare school facilities plans which are incorporated into a city's comprehensive plans. This amendment would direct the state to include this as part of the statewide planning goals. Its unclear how this would change current conditions. Staff recommends monitoring this bill at this point, with an amended recommendation to be provided once further clarification is provided. HB 2952 Relating Clause: Relating to small scale local energy projects. Title: Adds requirement that applicant filing application to obtain loan funds for small scale local energy project include proof that any necessary electrical, plumbing or other permits have been obtained. Sponsored by: COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND LABOR URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2900.dir/hb2952.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Ethan Nelson PDD-BPS 3/11/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesIV. A Oppose Comments: HB 2952 would require any project requesting funding from the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) through the Small Energy Loan Program (SELP) to show proof of obtaining all electrical, plumbing and other required permits. The City of Eugene should oppose this bill. The SELP program has been a highly successful program and is overseen by highly qualified ODOE staff. The requirement to obtain permits prior to obtaining loan financing is counter to all development models and would severely curtail the level of renewable energy development occurring in the State of Oregon. This bill requires project developers to have upfront capital for design and permitting prior to applying for loan financing. Generally, the design phase is funded through capital reserves and when financing is obtained, the developer will move forward on obtaining permits (that have a time expiration associated with them). 12