Item 3: Ratification of Unanimous IGR Actions and Action on Non-Unanimous IGR Actions

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back another parcel of equal size. While this may not be the intent of the bill, such an obligation would be completely unrealistic. Beyond this concern, the language of the bill provides very little clarity on how and when such land would need to be provided. Further, state law requires cities to ensure there is an adequate supply of industrial land anytime they take actions (such as zone changes or comprehensive plan amendments)to reduce that inventory. Given the vague language of this bill, staff would recommend opposing it until further clarification can be provided. HB 2358 Relating Clause: Relating to preferences in public project construction for products produced within the United States; declaring an emergency. Title: Prohibits contracting agency from awarding contract for public improvement or public works unless iron, steel, wood products and manufactured goods, including equipment, used in public improvement or public works are produced within United States. Sponsored by: Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed (at the request of House Interim Committee on Business and Labor) URL: http://www.leg.state.or.us/11reg/measpdf/hb2300.dir/hb2358.intro.pdf Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Jamie Garner CS-FIN 01/14/2011 Pri 2 Oppose Comments: Combining the potential 25% increase in materials and equipment with the administrative time that would be required by the City to verify this for every PI or PW project makes this seem like an incredibly costly proposition that, as Mike and Paul said, is well- intentioned but coming at the wrong time when budgets have been significantly tightened. The City should oppose this bill because the implications could quite possibly limit the amount of projects the City could afford to take on. Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Mike Penwell CS-FAC 01/19/2011 Pri 2 Oppose Comments: While this bill is well-intentioned, experience with stimulus projects have "Buy American" requirements has demonstrated that it's often difficult to obtain material and equipment--especially for buildings--that meet the requirements, and it raises the overall cost of the project significantly. This bill would also limit access to a multitude of cutting-edge technologies and energy- efficient products coming out of Europe and the Pacific Rim. Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Eric Jones PW-ADM 01/21/2011 -- -- Comments: Defer to Paul Klope. 8