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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />125 E. 8th Avenue, Harris Hall <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />November 14, 2012 <br />Noon <br />COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Chris Pryor, George Poling, <br />Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett <br />Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the November 14, 2012, work session of the Eugene City Council <br />to order. <br />A. WORK SESSION: City Hall Update <br />Jason Dedrick and Kristie Hammitt presented a PowerPoint review of items discussed by the <br />Council Subcommittee on City Hall. Staff provided information on goals, projected expense, a <br />possible phased approach, estimated space needs, consolidation and other items. The three <br />main options for council consideration are: <br />1. Rebuild at 777 Pearl Street <br />2. Build new at 777 Pearl Street <br />3. Purchase the current EWEB land and buildings near Alton Baker Park <br />The following issues were raised and discussed: <br />• Proposed $15 million price tag for new or remodeled City <br />- $7.7 million from Facility Reserve <br />- $2.0 million in Telecom Funds <br />- $5.3 million from other sources (unidentified) <br />• Continuation of subcommittee - last meeting is November 19. The council will discuss City <br />Hall options as one body, moving forward. <br />• Consideration of space needs and consolidation <br />• Need and timeline for a public hearing on this topic. <br />• EWEB's willingness to vacate its riverfront headquarters and sell it to the City. <br />B. WORK SESSION: Financial Strategy <br />City Manager Jon Ruiz and Finance Director Sue Cutsogeorge, presented the first look at the <br />upcoming City budget. Mr. Ruiz noted that the gap between revenue and expenditures is a bit <br />larger than previously estimated, so additional measures will be taken to rein in costs and <br />drive down operating expenses. In addition, the Budget Committee may be asked to consider <br />new revenue sources to help offset rising costs. <br />ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:18 pm. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Michelle Mortensen <br />Deputy City Recorder <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council November 14, 2012 Page 1 <br />Work Session <br />