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e which will result in a continued decrease in funding, as well as more expensive program costs. As a result, SWPIC's focus will be directed at serving those persons with multiple barriers. Mr. Hall expressed appreciation to Mr. Rutan for his past participation on the SWPIC Board. Ms. Ehrman asked whether the definition "multiple barriers" includes persons with a past history in criminal behavior or drug abuse. Laurie Swanson, SWPIC Executive Director, said that while this definition does not currently include such youth, SWPIC is considering broadening this definition. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Ms. Swanson said that the theory behind focusing SWPIC's service on those individuals that face multiple barriers is that with a labor market competing for a shrinking work force, the labor market is expected to absorb those easier-to-serve individuals. IV. WORK SESSION: SPECTRA-PHYSICS FINANCING ALTERNATIVES Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, reported on the status of Spectra-Physics financing alternatives. He said that at its March 1 meeting, the council passed a motion to commit the City to assist in the funding for the required mitigation for the Spectra-Physics expansion. The council also discussed several funding sources and directed the staff to come back with more information and a revised Urban Renewal District proposal. e Mr. Croteau provided the council with the two proposed Urban Renewal District alternatives. Alternative one covers the Spectra-Physics property and the proposed mitigation site and alternative two includes the extension of Terry Street north to the West Eugene Parkway. Mr. Gleason said that staff has conducted an extensive analysis of alternative funding methods and recommends that the council authorize the City Manager to continue negotiations with Spectra-Physics to execute a funding agreement with regard to the wetlands mitigation site and instruct the City Manager to prepare a budget recommendation which would attempt to reduce the impact of that decision on the General Fund. He said that financing prospects could come from three alternative funds: the County Road Fund, Storm Sewer account moneys, and the General Fund. The decision whether to create an Urban Renewal District can be made at a later date. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the council authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with Spectra Physics for the wetlands mitigation projects and to bring back to the council recommended budget actions for the funding of that agreement. Mr. Boles said that this is an acceptable proposal, but emphasized that the council is not establishing precedence for the use of General Fund moneys for future site mitigation strategies. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 14, 1990 Page 5