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City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow presented the staff report. He said the resolution would - implement the final recommendation of the Hult Center Task Force. The Task Force was created in February to recommend an operating budget for the coming year and to study and analyze the roles and responsibilities of the major arts groups, the City, and the Eugene Arts Foundation. The Task Force recommended a five-year plan initiated by the major arts groups that will phase out the portion of the room tax that the groups currently receive. The ordinance also will dissolve the room tax subcommittee. Mr. Obie, Ms.Wooten, and Mr. Hanson were members of the Task Force. Mr. Obie said the arts organizations recognized the needs of the community and trusted in the support of the community when they initiated the proposal. He applauded their action. Ms. Wooten pointed out the Task Force had not recommended solutions to issues such as residency status and accessibility for low- and middle-income people that had been part of the Alexander Grant report. She said the residency issue was complex, and the Performing Arts Commission was working on it. Progress was also being made on accessibility and she would continue to seek it for promoter-produced shows as well as Hult-produced shows. She hoped the five major arts groups were not too optimistic about their ability to raise money. If their livelihood is threatened, she will bring the matter to the Council. She was also concerned about City support for other arts groups. Mr. Holmer commended the Task Force for doing a good job. Res. No. 3886--A resolution concerning Room Tax e funds; repealing Resolution No. 3775; and adopting new guildlines. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. CB 2796--An ordinance concerning the Room Tax Subcommittee; amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Section 2.071, 2.072, and 2.073 of that code; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. Council Bill 2796 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19298). Mayor Keller thanked Task Force members for their work. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 19, 1984 Page 4