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Councilor Taylor reiterated her objection to the Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) for the proposed apartment building. She asserted that the developers should pay property taxes on the improve- ments, adding that she did not believe the project benefited the City. Councilor Kelly recalled that he supported the project when it was initially proposed. He did not believe a delay in construction should be a reason to discontinue the MUPTE. Councilor Papé asked if there was a time limit, within the law, in the allowance of extensions. Urban Services Manager Richie Weinman reported that the project developers expected to begin construc- tion by the summer construction season. He thought the project could be completed by January 2007, but Mr. Carmichael and Mr. Von Klein did not want to be pressured by that deadline given the nature of construction work. He said though the law would allow them to return and ask for further extensions, they did not expect to do so. In response to another question from Councilor Papé, Mr. Weinman said the State statute expired in 2012 and Mr. Carmichael and Mr. Von Klein could technically ask for extensions until then, but reiterated that he did not believe they would do so. City Attorney Jerry Lidz added that the council was not required to grant them extensions, including the one before the council at present. Councilor Papé commented that his concern was based on the possibility that a developer could make it a practice to ask for extensions. Councilor Solomon called for the vote. Roll call vote; Consent Calendar Item D passed, 6:1; Councilor Taylor voting in opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor City Manager (Recorded by Ruth Atcherson) MINUTES—Eugene City Council -- February 27, 2006 Page 7 City Council Meeting