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As a potential remedy, you have suggested the City provide an additional notification to <br /> applicants outlining some of these specific mitigation bank policies. Admittedly, federal, state, <br /> and local regulations related to wetland fill permits can be confusing. Developers of projects <br /> within the City of Eugene work closely with the City of Eugene Planning and Development <br /> Department on their 1. : use applications when submitting their development plans to ensure <br /> that they ar- : 1 ant-land use issues, including potential wetland issues, policies, and <br /> regulations. '4i c - • .~: mg and Development Department has a knowledgeable and helpful staff <br /> that is able to . swer many questions related to wetlands for developers. In addition, developers <br /> who wish to fill jurisdictional wetlands are required to work with staff from the Oregon <br /> Department of State Lands and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when seeking approval for <br /> their permits. During this process, applicants are made aware of the policies and regulations <br /> affecting their project, including options available to them for mitigating their impacts. <br /> Accordingly, it is not our intention to pursue an additional notification process with applicants at <br /> this time. <br /> In short, contrary to what you have suggested, I don't believe any of the City's mitigation bank <br /> practices constitute a conflict of interest, unfair business practice, or breach of ethical standards. <br /> I hope that I have been able to address some of the issues you have raised regarding the City's <br /> mitigation banking practices and welcome further discussion on this topic if you still have <br /> concerns or questions. <br /> Sincerer <br /> P <br /> Johnn M- . lin, Director <br /> Parks and Open Space Division <br /> CC: Kurt Corey, Public Works Director <br /> Eric Wold, Natural Resources Manager <br />