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City Manager Taylor expressed confusion, given what was being said. He asked if the flexible funding cited in proposed Policy 8 meant that General Funds should be allocated for preservation and maintenance. He said he did not understand how this policy would inform the budget or what the words were intended to do in bringing projects forward. He reiterated that he was not opposed to the amendments but wished for more time to consider them and consult with staff. Councilor Kelly surmised that flexible funding meant funding from sources such as STP-U. Councilor Taylor remarked that it seemed to her that the amendments clarified that the councilors should be more involved in the CIP. She felt language regarding flexible funding was clear. Councilor Pryor said on the surface the motion looked sound as it dealt with good communication and good accountability. He thought two conversations were transpiring; one on whether the council should adopt the CIP and its content and the other on what the financial goals and policies should be that impact the CIP. He opined that the latter was a much larger discussion as it created a larger policy impact. He asked if delaying adoption of the CIP would incur a hardship. City Manager Taylor responded that the CIP had been before the Budget Committee and the City Council three times. He hoped that the council could act on the CIP. He shared that he had been impressed with the City's financial management goals and policies and the seriousness with which the City followed them, as demonstrated by the City's sound financial position that showed up in bond ratings and in the annual audits. He reiterated that he needed more time to consider the amendment, as proposed. In response to a question from Councilor Pryor, City Manager Taylor stated that adoption of the current CIP primarily affected FY06. He reiterated that the council adopted a full CIP every two years. Councilor Pryor extrapolated from this that he could vote to approve the CIP at the present meeting knowing that the CIP impacted FY06 and that there were concerns and issues around future years that needed further consideration and more council %heck-ins" on the CIP. City Manager Taylor added that the council would vote on the specific capital improvements projects recommended for FY06 and FY07 through the budget process. Councilor Pap~, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved to table the amendment and main motion to April 11. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 6:2; councilors Poling and Solomon voting in opposition. 5. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning the Filing of Rabies Vaccination Certificates; Adding Section 4.403 to the Eugene Code, 1971; Amending Section 4.990 of That Code; and Providing For an Immediate Effective Date Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Solomon, moved that the City Council adopt Council Bill 4895, an ordinance concerning the filing of rabies vaccination certificates. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 7, 2005 Page 11 Regular Session