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agenda within 45 days of receipt of request. If the council objects to the commission's action after reconsideration, then it may refer the issue to the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) for mediation. The MPC would then provide an advisory and non-binding written recommendation for resolution of the matter within 45 days of referral. The MWMC's ultimate action shall only take effect after the governing bodies are in agreement. Timing Staff provided notification of intent to modify the SDC methodology by resolution on March 15, 2004, and made proposed changes available for public review on April 15, 2004, to enable sufficient time to conduct a public hearing on June 14, 2004, with action to adopt scheduled for June 28, 2004. The timing of these actions was driven by a commitment to complete modifications to the MWMC SDC by July 1, 2004, as stipulated in the Settlement Agreement between MWMC and the Home Builders Association of Lane County (included as Attachment D to the AlS for the May 19, 2004, City Council work session on the proposed MWMC SDCs). Any revisions to the proposed regional wastewater SDC rates or the methodology will require review by the MWMC and may require re-notification of interested persons, extending the period of public review by a minimum of 60 days from the time of notice. If the council adopts the resolutions as proposed, the modified SDC rates will be effective as early as July 1, 2004. Should the council decline to adopt the proposed revisions to the regional wastewater SDC rates, reconsideration by the MWMC and potential review by MPC could extend timing of rate revisions significantly, or indefinitely. Delays in modifying the SDC may result in delay of needed improvements to the regional wastewater facilities. OPTIONS The options available to the council include the following: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 4794 and No. 4795, adopting modified MWMC regional wastewater SDC methodology and rates; or, 2. Direct the City Manager to prepare a written request to the MWMC for reconsideration and return to the council at a future date. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Option #1: Adopt Resolutions No. 4794 and No. 4795, adopting modified MWMC regional wastewater SDC methodology and rates. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt Resolution No. 4794 adopting an amended System Development Charge methodology for regional wastewater system, amending Resolution No. 4740, and repealing Resolution No. 4776. Move to adopt Resolution No. 4795 adopting amended System Development Charge rates for regional wastewater system, and amending Resolution No. 4740. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040628\S0406288.doc