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I Mr. Obie indicated that he would abstain from voting on this item because he is a partner in the Fifth Street Public Market. He has not discussed this item with the staff or the council. e CB 2205--An ordinance authorizing vacation of a 14-foot-wide alley located in the block bounded by'High Street, Pearl Street, East 5th Avenue, and East 6th Avenue. - Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, 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; motion carried unanimously with Mr. Obie abstaining. Council Bill 2205 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye with Mr. Obie abstaining, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18713. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MEDICAL SERVICES, INC., AMBULANCE RATE INCREASE REQUEST (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this was discussed at the October 13 council meeting. MSI is asking for a 30-percent increase in the base rate charge and over 20-percent increase in other charges. As of October 13, they had not received enough e financial data to support the request. More information has arrived since October 13 and the task force met October 14 to discuss the rate increase. They declined, 4:3, to recommend supporting the rate increase. Springfield supported the rate increase so MSI would have this commitment in order to present their case to the bankruptcy court. Opposition came from Eugene, the State, and medical representatives primarily because of lack of information. Originally, Wes Morgan, President of MSI, indicated that the decision by the council must be made by October 22. Information has been requested and is beginning to come in. There is not enough information to know how the organization will function and personnel costs will be assigned. Complications were explained at the October 13 meeting. He suggested that representatives of MSI and others be allowed to testify. He woul~ like to see the decision reached on October 22. Mr. Delay stated that he would support Mr. Henry's recommendation to delay the decision until the 22nd. There is a need for as much information as possible before a decision is made. Because of inadequate information, no motion could be passed at the task force meeting yesterday. Lee Zimmerman feels that any recommendation should have a commitment to a certain service level. The June 2, 1980, memo from the Finance Department indicated there should be an up-front level of service. ..... e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 15, 1980 Page 4