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-- M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL Apri 1 26, 1978 Adjourned meeting from April 24, 1978, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 11:30 a.m., April 26, 1978, at King's Table, Oakway Mall, with the following Councilors present: D. W. Hamel, Tom Williams, Eric Haws, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, and Betty Smith. Councilors Ray Bradley and Brian Obie were absent. I. Items From Mayor and Council A. Alternatives for raising City revenues--Mr. Haws requested staff bring a report to Council on same, i.e., EWEB charges. He under- stood the Budget Committee's Subcommittee on Revenue, in evaluating such possible revenues, may have looked at other options, and he wanted a report on those options and what staff feels would or would not work. Manager noted the Finance subcommittee had not continued because the City was successful in getting more general revenue-sharing funds, and such a request might take considerable staff research. Mr. Haws said he was referring to the pros and cons of money from other revenue sources, such as the EWEB users' charge. - B. Funding for Joint Social Services Committee--Mr. Delay requested when this item comes before the Budget Committee, he would like background on the formula allocation. ,He was concerned about the disproportionate amount of revenue going into Springfield (21%) as compared to the amount being contributed (7%), and would like the rationale behind it. Manager noted that would be discussed at the May 1 Budget Committee meeting. Ms. Smith said Anita Larsen would be able to respond. Previously Springfield had chosen to withdraw, but had chosen to contribute in the last year; the Committee was pleased to have Springfield contributing, and hoped they would con- tinue at the present level. Mayor Keller noted the original subcommittee was a volunteer one, and was funded accordingly. Eugene had made a strong commitment to fund social services. However, being voluntary, Springfield was allowed to withdraw. Springfield's concern was double taxation and a feeling that Lane County should fund the entire program. Mr. Delay understood those questions raised, but still wanted the rationale behind the disproportionate funding and participation. Ms. Smith said that the needs had been identified and documented in materials submitted, and Springfield had simply chosen not to contribute at a higher level. Manager said that was a legitimate concern for the Budget Committee. - 4-26-78--1 2.. q 'L