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\ Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon September 20, 1972 . Special meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was called on unanimous vote of quorum present at committee meeting on September 20, 1972. Council members present waived requirement of meeting notice. The special meeting was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 1: 30 p. m. on September 20, 1972 in the Council Chamber with the following councilmen present: Messrs. Mohr, McDcnald, Teague, Hershner, and Bradshaw. Councilmen Beal, Williams, and Campbell were absent. Mayor Anderson explained the purpose of the special meeting was to meet a deadline for re- certifying the City's levy to the County Assessor should it be decided to maintain the $8.79 rate by reducing the total levy by some $295,000 (see committee minutes September 20, 1972). Council Bill No. 83 - Amending Ordinance 16608, adopting budget for 1972-73, and recertifying levy in the amount of $6,604,476, was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. I Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. . Councilman Hershner expressed reservation about reducing the levy, saying the Council went to the voters with a minimum budget and a promised levy. He said he feels keeping good faith with the voters is the primary consideration and that he hoped the services would not have to be seriously curtailed. Mayor Anderson again called attention to the fact that negotiated labor contracts alone totaled more than $400,000, yet the increase in the general operating fund of the City this year, if the $8.79 rate is maintained, is only $126,559, so some services will have to be cut. Mr. Hershner agreed that people voted on a tax rate rather than on a total dollar amount. Rollcall vote was taken on the motion for second reading. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered I 16623. I Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Bradshaw that staff make cuts in the budget as necessary and report any major curtailments in programs or services to the Council. . Motion carried unanimously. I Upon motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. ~~~ Ci ty Recorder --I , ~2 78 9/20/72 - 1 --