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Mr. Williams asked if his understanding was Correct that any-oontract- other than - those with SCS, approved by the City, can be adjusted by 10%. Assistant Manager nip11.ed that when change orders develop as a result of problems or design change's~1 :in Public Works contracts on unit price bidding staff can make those adjustments , - ;so long as they are wi thin 10% of the contract pri ce. If a change is more than - :that or is a particularly sensitive matter, it would be brought to the Council ,for authorization. Public Works Director said there is no limitation on the anx:>unt of a change but City contracts do provide a device for change orders mak- ,ing it mandatory for contractors to negotiate changes. If under 10%, staff can quthorize; more than 10%, Council must authorize. He said the major point in . [requesting authorization on the SCS contract is to forego adopting resolutions. !SCS requires Council resol ution for any amendment regardless of amount, and ;adopting one resolution authorizing any amendment up to 10% would obviate a great ! deal of paper work. Mr. Williams suggested staff write Congressional representa- I :tives in an attempt to do away with some of the red tape. Comm : 'B/3{3/72 I Motion carried unanimously. Approve ,Vote was taken on the motion as stated. D.Federal Flood Insurance - Council recently authorized procedures to make the City eligible for flood insurance under Federal subsidy~program. Problems have been ; encountered wi th the program and amendments thereto. '. , :Public Works Director said the Federal people want more definitive language with regard to use of zoning ordinance to establish a flood plain. Further, informa- tion feedback from other areas in which major floods have occurred indicates . those having coverage under this program would not b~, ,eligible for help from other Federal programs in the event of a disaster. He said not very many people have requested insurance under the program since adopted by the Council, and unless there is strong acceptance it would appear to be better not to have it. iHe added that building and zoning codes would have to be amended to comply with 'Federal regulations governing the program besides enforcing flood plain legis1a- jtion, making it an entirely different program than when initiated. Assistant '. :Manager said unless the entire community purchases the insurance, this program would preclude Federal disaster assistance, and lacking public demand staff 'feels it unwise to pursue. In answer to Mrs. Beal as to whether City properties are covered, he said City properties would also be denied Federal aid in a disaster if the community was covered under the flood insurance program. Councilman Hershner recalled his concern about the amount of staff time necessary to comply with Federal requirements under this program, and said for that reason and because of elimination of other aid he would favor dropping it. Mr. Williams said he feels there is no great need for this type insurance in view of no significant threat of floods in the City. Public Works Director concurred, I saying there is only one small area within the City liable to flood, and parts of the Wi11akenzie area downstream from the City. Comm 8/30/72 . It was agreed a resolution would be brought to the Council repealing the previous Approve authorization. E. Petition, Sanitary Sewer on Bertelsen Road from 11th north to Amazon Creek (51.6%) Comm ,Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to accept the peti tion. Motion 8/30/72 carried unanimously. Approve Copies of Summary of Contract between the City and AFSCME, Local 1724-A, were ,. F. distributed to Council members. Assistant Manager said the contract is the only agreement to be reached this year without beginning arbitration and comes~ within the level of expenditure the City expected to pay. Increases comply , wi th Federal wage restri ctions. Staff recommends Council authorization. :Answering Mr. Williams, Assistant Manager said the total Federal limit of : 6.2% inc1 udes fringe benefi ts. , : , Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to approve the contract. Motion : carried unanimously. Comm Mrs. Bea1 offered congratulations to Mr. Long, personnel director, and the 8/30/72 administration for having been able to work out an agreement without arbitra- Approve ~.~ tionand without going to Court. -->.i G. AppOintment, Eugene -Renewal 7i.gency, Farrell -..: Co un cFIinan -Mohr announced Council subcommittee recommendation for'appointment of Harry Farrell, 2301 VanNess Comm Street, for rr:embership on the Eugene Renewal Agency for the term ending July 10, 9/6/72 1976 (rep1ac~ng Wallace Kellogg,. .who declined reappointment) . Approve 2" 9/11,/72 .,..4