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e R. RestructurinQ of City Boards and Commissions Referring to a memorandum addressed to the council from the council officers with regard to the Tree Commission, Ms. Ehrman said she preferred to have the council review all boards and commissions before asking this commission or any other board or commission to give input. There was agreement from other councilors. The topic will be discussed further at a later date. S. SDrinQfield's Air Ambulance ProDosal Mayor Miller expressed concerned at Springfield's proposal to add air ambu- lance service to its existing FireMed program. He questioned the cost- effectiveness of such a service. Councilors shared the Mayor's concern and directed staff to invite Springfield to make a report. City Manager Gleason explained that user fees will not support the program, leaving the options of billing insurance companies and/or having the FireMed program subsidize the service. He said this would increase FireMed service costs by 30 percent. II. NEDCO FUNDING REQUEST Lew Bowers, Planning and Development Division Manager, reviewed the packet material regarding a request from the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) for $9,981 to cover costs associated with moving three houses and constructing four other units in the Maple/Coraly subdivision; and other services related to the moving and construction. Mr. Bowers noted that e the material highlights inconsistencies in City practice around building and permit fees. He described the following as policy issues involved in this matter: the council's historical support for affordable housing; and no funding source specifically attached to subsidizing the fees, while instruct- ing special funds to move toward full fee recovery. Mr. Bowers said the council may want to instruct the City Manager to recommend a more objective policy on how to deal with these types of requests on an ongoing basis. Given the relative success of the City's affordable housing program, the council can expect to see more of these requests, with larger amounts attached to them. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to direct the City Manager to negotiate a contract for services with the Neighborhood Econom- ic Development Corporation in the amount of $9,981 with regard to City costs associated with moving three houses and constructing four other units in the Maple/Coraly subdivision; and other services related to the moving and construction. Roll call vote. Responding to a question from Mr. Rutan, Mr. Bowers explained that the $4,992 absorbed by the Planning Department was for building and permit fees attached to the same projects, specifically for houses inspected prior to the move. Mr. Rutan recalled that council policy has been not to forgive costs such as these, and to specifically recognize the costs. Responding to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Gleason said this amount e MINUTES--City Council Work Session October 14, 1992 Page 4 5:30 p.m.