1. Establish a process whereby claims under Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 197 (November 6, 2007, amendment, hereafter “Measure 49”) may be properly submitted by claimants and evaluated by the City quickly, openly, thoroughly and consistently with the Oregon and U.S. Constitution;

2. Enable persons with legitimate claims an adequate and fair opportunity to present such claims to the City, while preserving and protecting limited public funds;

3. Authorize, where appropriate, limitations on the applicability of City regulations, which are shown to cause a significant reduction in property value;

4. Provide a record of decision capable of judicial review.