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----- Ms. Wooten stated that these are strong proposals but the City could choose not e to accept these even if they were awarded. Ms. Schue added that the L-COG board has not taken a specific position but the L-COG board is supportive of the committee, although they have not supported these specific proposals in their request. Ms. Wooten clarified that the L-COG staff is in support, although there has been no official position from the board. Ms. Miller asked what the regional total of the award would be. Mr. Page stated it would be $500,000. L-COG is submitting a grant on its own, and these appli- cations will be separate. Ms. Miller stated she feels that staff should proceed with these applications and council can get more information later. She said that this will not be the City's major effort for conservation as these funds are intended for research and small target projects. There should be substan- tially more money later. Mr. Page responded that the City is trying to receive grant funds for two ideas which seem to make sense. Ms. Smith added that the council could request that more information be sent to them. Ms. Wooten added that these projects will be subcontracted. Ms. Smith stated she would like information on the funding situation along with other information. Mr. Page responded that he would provide this to the council. Mr. Obie suggested holding this item over and placing it on the August 12, 1981, agenda. Council consensus was to do this. C. Boundary Commission Ms. Wooten stated that the Boundary Commission Advisory Committee is considering a budget supported by fees and assessments of local jurisdictions. They will be meeting again Friday, July 31. She would like the council to authorize the e City's commitment to the committee of the assessments as outlined in order to maintain the Lane County Boundary Commission. Mr. Gleason stated that these funds would have to come out of contingency. He would recommend that this should be done. Failure to authorize the budget would mean there would be no budget for the Boundary Commission; therefore, no Boundary Commission. Ms. Wooten noted that she had voted to support the Boundary Commission yesterday and the assessments will be voted on Friday. She has asked the City Manager to look at alternate proposals for fees and assess- ments so that the issue of taxation might be alleviated. Mayor Keller noted agreement with Ms. Wooten's support of the Boundary Commission. Ms. Smith added that the council had taken an official position on this item through the Legis- lative Subcommittee. It is critical to retain the Boundary Commission. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt and confirm the council's willingness to spend $18,750 in support of the Boundary Commission with a representative being authorized to forward council's position on this matter. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gleason indicated that staff would come back with a formal resolution transferring the money. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 29, 1981 Page 2