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e e e A. Automation Pool Ms. Ehrman asked what the cuts represented, and Mr. Gleason responded that the automation pool is used to carry out the automation program adopted several years ago in order to automate City services. Departments request automation projects, and the City would do less of those by $100,000. Mr. Holmer asked if the $100,000 investment would bring savings in increased productivity. Mr. Gleason said it would depend upon the nature of the request; automation of the cashier system in the courts would save considerable money. Mr. Whitlow added that at the Hult Center, reconciliation can be done at the end of each day now in 10 to 15 minutes instead of one hour. Ms. Ehrman expressed a desire to know specifically what department requests would be affected, and Mr. Gleason said that until the budget is adopted, analysis and choices would not be done. Mr. Long said that the automation pool included conversion from homegrown to mainstream software and that home- grown software is two to three times as expensive to develop as mainstream software, which is purchased. The impact of the cut suggested would be to delay the purchase of software and increase long-term costs. He said the cash management proposal would be dropped. B. Human Rights Program Mr. Holmer asked how workable a joint commission would be, and Mr. long replied that there is a model from 1975 and there are no legal barriers to doing so. There are two staff in the department (one professional and one-half clerical). C. Joint Social Services Fund The councilors shared technical information and discussed specific demands not being fulfilled. Mr. Holmer asked whether money could be allocated to United Way. Mr. Long explained that funds were allocated to 45 agencies, including match money for grants, many of which are not financed through United Way at all. Ms. Wooten asked if the Joint Social Service Fund was part of the Service Levell, and Mr. Gleason said yes, it is under Public Safety. Ms. Ehrman also explained that a 21-member advisory committee of clients, pro- viders, and others make recommendations to the Budget Committee. Mr. Miller asked how many applications made through the fund are turned down. Mr. Gleason clarified that the City cannot give money through United Way. D. Federal Lobbyist Mr. Miller said that even though Federal revenue sources are shrinking, it does not mean that none are to be had. There is an expectation that there be equal return for services paid for. MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session Page 3 February 25, 1986