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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8Th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 18, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor,
Claire Syrett, Greg Evans
Mayor Piercy opened the November 18, 2013, City Council work session.
A. WORK SESSION: Multi -Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) Program Revisions
Urban Services Manager Denny Braud introduced the item and provided background and general
information about MUPTE.
Council Comments /Discussion:
• Improving inventory of affordable housing a priority.
• Certified payroll may help ensure that local workers are being employed on projects.
• Create robust public process to educate public about why this program is beneficial.
• Interest expressed in contracting with women and minorities for construction work.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to include W. 11th
Avenue in the MUPTE boundary. PASSED 6:2; Councilors Taylor and Brown opposed.
The following items were identified for further council discussion: local hiring practices, financial gain cap,
affordable housing (fee vs. construction requirement), energy - efficient buildings, application scoring system,
and percentage -of- median - income threshold for affordable housing qualification.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES — Eugene City Council November 18, 2013 Page 1
Work Session and Meeting