Amends City of Gates Charter

Question:

Shall the City of Gates Charter be amended to allow the city to contract with Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments?

Summary:

Amends the City of Gates Charter to delete Section 39, which currently prohibits the city from entering into agreements accepting services from, providing services to, or conducting any business with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. Beginning with the 2004 fiscal budget year, the city would be permitted to expend city funds to or for the benefit of Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments.

Explanatory Statement:

The City of Gates wishes to amend Section 39 of the Gates City Charter by deletion. Deletion of this section will allow the City to enter into an agreement with, accept services from and conduct business with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments beginning with the 2004 fiscal budget year.

Submitted by

Kathy Sherman

Mayor, City of Gates