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Ms. Smernoff stated that she had distributed copies of the budget to the council. ~ There are four basic items in the budget. They are: 1) Contractual Services, ,., including the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for the Four Corners area and the marketing program. This will also include money for a Small Business Venture Capital program and for provision for workshop sessions with economists; 2) Extra Help; 3) Printing and Postage; and 4) Miscellaneous--phones, etc. Ms. Wooten noted that she had received copies of an RFP and asked if that was related to the Small Business Venture Capital Program. Ms. Smernoff responded that the RFP received by the council was for the Small Business Management Program and costs for that program will be picked up by EPIC. The cost of that will be about $15,000, which could be added to the total budget for an accurate reflection of the total program cost. Ms. Wooten asked if the Venture Capital program is one of the two contract services with the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Smernoff responded that it is not. Mr. Obie asked what the next step will be after approval of the budget. He asked if the subcommittee just formed would aid in implementation or how it would be handled. Ms. Wooten stated the council had considered this earlier and decided they should be involved. Ms. Smernoff said that the first step would be to have the subcommittee review the proposals and report back to the full council. Mr. Obie asked if the council would help draft the RFP. Ms. Smernoff responded that they would. Mr. Gleason added that he would encourage council involvement with EDTT and they would expect recommendations from the subcommittee to the council. Concerning the contract with the Chamber, Mr. Haws asked if this would be paid 4It with General Fund moneys. Mr. Gleason responded that it will. Mr. Haws asked if subcontract items would be put out to bid. Mr. Gleason stated that guidelines will be followed when subcontracts are let. He gave an example. There will be a pool of money available and it will be used to hire someone to do special projects. Procurement rules will be followed. Mr. Hamel asked if the EPIC contribution has been set yet. Ms. Smernoff responded that there were some concerns about the draft RFP, and so it is being redrafted. Ms. Wooten asked if EPIC is going to monitor the work of the Small Business Assistance program. Ms. Smernoff responded that it will be monitored by EPIC and EDTT. Ms. Wooten stated a concern that efforts are being splintered before they get going. Mr. Gleason added that EPIC money is Federal money. Gary Long, Staff Services, is on the EDTT as well as being department head for Staff Services and EPIC, so there should be no problem. Mr. Hawes asked for clarification regarding the payment for Risk Management. Mr. Gleason indicated that he would bring back a report. Mr. Gleason stated that there may be a need to go to contingency funds again with the Economic Diversification program. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 28, 1981 Page 4