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<br /> Manager raised other issues, such as whether the City Council should <br /> . contact their Congressional delegation, and should the City make <br /> application for other leftover money available. He suggested the City <br /> do both of these things. He introduced Chief Packard. <br /> Chief Packard explained that the City was in the second year of <br /> the ICAP Grant. The original grant was for $304,337 with a City <br /> match of $30,434 or ten percent. The second year grant was for <br /> $305,968 with the City's share of 20 percent or $60,195. It was <br /> anticipated that the third year would be for 18 months and would be <br /> $458,952 with the City paying $229,476 or half. We have budgeted our <br /> share of the matching funds. <br /> Chief Packard reported a phone conversation with the Federal government <br /> where it was indicated there would be no third phase funding for the <br /> City of Eugene and even if there were funds made available from <br /> Congress they would not allocate funds to the City of Eugene. No <br /> official confirming letter had arrived. The comments made in that <br /> phone call were accurately reported in the Eugene Register-Guard. <br /> Chief Packard questioned the notion that there were not funds available <br /> as it was his understanding that there were carry-over funds to <br /> complete the current programs. He felt the decision was arbitrary and <br /> capricious on the part Of the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance <br /> Administration (LEAA). Currently the Police Department is reviewing <br /> their budget closely. Since Chief Packard had put a freeze on hiring, <br /> seven vacancies now exist. These moneys will pay for the arbritration <br /> e decision. The existing program will be able to continue through the <br /> fiscal year with tight budgeting. <br /> Mr. Lieuallen thought this could be a benefit in disguise since there <br /> are requirements that may not be good or helpful for the department. <br /> He asked Chief Packard if the moneys taken from Eugene might go to <br /> other cities with more political influence. Chief Packard replied it <br /> would be conjecture on his part, but he would agree. LEAA had reported <br /> Eugene was one of the top five performers. Only three cities had moneys <br /> taken away. Chief Packard pointed out that what Eugene does is a <br /> catalyst for the whole county through the shared computer. He saw the <br /> action as an insult to each and every member of the Police Department <br /> and to the City. He did believe that if they could find the funding <br /> for the program they may get better value from the money in the <br /> ensuing months since they would not have the Federal requirements. <br /> Mr. Lieuallen asked whether we would put another city in the same <br /> position we are if we appealed the decision. Chief Packard agreed <br /> that that is a possibility but award of the grant should be based on <br /> past performance and future potential. <br /> Mr. Lieuallen had been told that the LEAA announcement came after <br /> promotions within the Police Department had been announced. He <br /> asked if this was a political personality situation. Chief Packard <br /> e <br /> 9/17/80--3 <br />