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ordinance - persons 62 years and older with household incomes less than $4000 for one person, $5000 for a couple, plus $400 for each additional dependent, and less than $20,000 in assets in addition to their residence. Councilwoman Beal felt that no matter how we.1l rules or guide.1ines were written there - would always b'e borderline cases where it would seem the, purposes ofth.e deferral ordinance would be.obviated. She wondered if there should be some hearing process or machinery whereby eligibility 'in 'those"cases' could be' determined on an ind'ividual basis. Manager thought it improbabl~ that there would be very many applications under the new program immediately. He suggested proceeding with the program as presented with the idea of bringing ,it back for amendment to provide: for an appeal procedure, of it was found necessary. Councilman Murray pointed out that a review after a two year period of operation was called for in the ordinance. He felt that would afford an opportunity to determine whether the procedure w,as fulfilling the intended purpose.. , , Councilman McDonald was concerned with'the provision authorizing the Finance Director to determine who would be eligible for the assessment ,deferments. Mr. Flogstad' answered that he would have to follow the criteria set out in the ordinance for making that, deter- mination. Councilman Keller noted that the "greatest hassle" in setting up guidelines was to find some that would work. He fel tthose pre.sented could work and would' be . better setting up more which might eliminate more people. He noted that money was budgeted for the program and he suggested giving it an, opportunity to operate. Council- man Murray understood Mr. McDonald's concerns but reminded him that the committee was particular about setting guidelines, and he said he ,was confident. the Finance Director would work within those guidelines~ Manager and Finance Director assur.ed. Council that e applicants would be screened closely and if problems were encountered or it was felt the guidelines were not allowing fulfillment of the intent. of the program, the Council would be asked for assistance in making changes. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt the resolution:: i Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. Resolution No. 2335 - Calling hearing October 7, 1974 re.: Abatement 1081. West 6th Avenue (Betterton) was read by number and title only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. ,Hershner to adopt. the resblution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. Resolution No. 2336 - 'Authoriz~ng payment of bills and claims for period September 16 through. 23, 1974 was read by number and title-~nly. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council JJ~bers present voting aye. Councilman Murray indicated an interest in serving as Eugene's representative on the - Community/School Co-ordinating Committee in response to',Mayor Anderson's request for contact from any Council member who would be willing to serve. Upon motion duly mad~, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned to M0nday, October 7, 1974. -- ? I . ~c? Hug ::':::IMc Kin'l ey City Manager 'e 9/23/74 - 8 343