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Councilman Bradshaw ~aid because of a proliferation of this type service in the area, a person in the'advocacy area as proposed by the Child Guidance service should be studied to avoid duplication"of services. e Mrs. Beal expressed concern about the time element in an L-COG review before ap- pI ying for Federal funds. Mrs. VanHouten s ai d it is her understanding under, the recent reorganization of L-COG, the Mental Health Task Force is now functioning and is responsible for setting priorities in the mental health field, and that they will have to review any grant proposal. She said, in answer to Mr. Teague, there are no firm commitments for funds from other agencies yet, and that local agencies approached raised the same questions being raised by the City Council. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to refer the request to Lane Council of Governments for recommendation on priority and indicate in so doing that if L-COG sees this as a major priority and proper activity the Council will indicate its willingness to include the $3,000 in next year's budget. Mrs. Campbell said she feels the Council should indicate to L-COG that 'this is considered a top priority item. Mr. Williams replied the intention of his motion was to leave the priority determination to L-COG. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried Unanimously. Comm 3/29/72 Approve .' D. Amazon Parkway West Right-of-Way - Manager explained that John Breske" owner of two parcels of land necessary for right-of-way for Amazon Parkway West, delayed development of that land until the ci ty h"3d the opportuni ty to purchase. Council authorization for purchase of the property 'is requested so that funds may be provided in the 1972-73 budget. The price agreed upon is $-7,768.32. Manager further explained that'the route for, Amazon Parkway~~st was determined some years ago as a facility to be constructed. Recent concern has been ex- pressed with regard to environmental impact such facilities may have on the com- munity. A map was displayed showing the properties protecting the right-of-way of the route decided upon. At this time it ,is still planned to build on that right- of-way. PubLic Works Department has been asked to outline a .procedure, for an impact study on this,project, but at,this,time it has not been completed. Manager said if it is ',decided not to go ahead with the project something else can probably be done with land already in the City's ownership. Mayor Anderson urged the Council to authorize purchase of the right-of-way on the' ,basis ,of policy. already established. . Mrs. Beal inquired about the area involved, and it was determined the right-of- way will be 220 feet wide to include the roadway and the Amazon ditch, and that 2.96 acres will be utilized for right-of-way. Public Works Director said option was taken on the Griffith properties previously for $500 per year, and authoriza- tion is also requested to exercise that option. Mrs. Beal drew a comparison between the $3,000 requested by the Child Guidance group and the azrount to provide right-of-way for a highway. COIl1IJJ 3/29/72 Appro ve Motion Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Williams to authorize purchase of land for Amazon Parkway West as outlined and carry out policy previously established. carried unanimously. E. Audit Contract, 1971-72 - A p~9posed contract has been developed with the current auditing firm" Lybrand, Ross Bros. & ,Montgomery; for the year ending June 30, 1972 which will allow more of the audit statement to be prepared by City staff. The auditing firm would then review the City work instead of actually preparing the statements. It i's,'anticipated this would result in considerable saving to the Ci t Y . Councilman Williams asked jf the Ci tyis buying more" auditing than is necessary; whether there' CQuld be a reduction in~:thec_amount:of information as provided in ' the 1970;..71 audit, thereby effecting a saving. " .' Assistant Manager said the audit is performed according to State requirements. The 'proposed 'contract tries to'reduce the amount of direct auditing and book- keeping with City staff making up more of the schedules. There is nothing extra being added in the audit report. Finance-Director'said the ,State sets,requirements;for municipal 'auditing and the audi ting firm follows that' procedure qui te strlct:]':l"~" ,.Manager said effort is also made to meet standards of National Finance Officers for governmental audits, and that' administrati vely the audit report is used quite extensively. CJ:t, 411()/72 _ h