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18535 <br />choice of pausing far all citi2ens"; and, the 190 Plan <br />which sets as objectives to "provide a range and choice <br />of housing types and densities", "encourage a variety of <br />residential development types for all income and age groups <br />where consistent with designated density and character of <br />the area", and "Fincrease the supply of reasonably located, <br />sound housing for low to moderate-income people, students, <br />and minority groups." <br />l3, LCDC Goals and Guidelines ~ Goal l0, requires <br />that comprehensive plans and local land use planning shall <br />"encourage the availability of adequate numbers of housing <br />units at price ranges and rent levels which are commensur- <br />ate with the financial capabilities of ~regan households <br />and allow for flexibility of housing location, type, and <br />density," <br />Based upon the above findings, the staff reports, and written <br />and oral testimony, the City Council of the City Qf Eugene con- <br />cludes that: <br />1. Because of an increasing rate o~ condominium con- <br />versions within the City and the liklihood of a great nu1~t- <br />ber of such conversions in the near future, all of which <br />will result in a decreased supply of rental housin the <br />g <br />forced displacement of a substantial number of tenants, a <br />short-term and possible long-term increase in rents, with <br />a disproportionate impact on the elderly, the handicapped, <br />and low-income. persons, the City of Eugene is confronted <br />with an emergency regarding its supply of housing, particu- <br />Ordinance - ~ <br />