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. . . B. Local Officials' Fallout Shelter Mr. Miller noted that the Federal Government had requested the construction of fallout shelters for local officials. He said he wondered whether Eugene could build its shelter in the form of an airport, so it could be used in the meantime. He said he did not want to be included in the fallout shelter, addi ng that the construction request was "the dumbest thing I've ever heard." Mr. Miller also noted that the request would involve expenditures, and he asked whether a response should be made. Mr. Obie said he would like to know more about the rationale for the request. Mr. Gleason said the Federal Emergency Management Agency had been created in 1953 to deal with civil defense and nuclear involvement. He said the agency's first plan had been to evacuate residents of major cities to smaller cities, and that had nearly reached the adoption stage before cities pointed out practical objections like providing sufficient food, water and sanitation. Mr. Gleason said he thought it would be appropriate to ask FEMA to provide a written report on the proposal. Mayor Obie directed staff to request a report. C. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority Ms. Schue announced that the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority board was meeting this afternoon to discuss financing for continued operation. She said Lane County had contributed some funds, but they might not be sufficient. She also said the authority could not be a Eugene-Springfield operation because of the resulting loss of Federal funds. Mr. Gleason said if LRAPA was not continued, the State Department of Environmental Quality would become the air pollution permit and appeal agency. He added that he thought local control was a significant business issue. Mr. Hansen noted that Ms. Schue was serving as second-term chair of the board. D. Airport Task Force Mayor Obie said the Airport Task Force soon would be meeting to develop a recommendation for the council. He requested that, if a recommendation were made to submit a proposal for public funding, at least one alternate proposal using already anticipated funding sources also be included. Ms. Schue and Mr. Rutan expressed their agreement. II. ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE STRUCTURE AT 2800 CITY VIEW City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Marsha Miller of the Public Works Department presented a resolution authorizing abatement of an unsafe structure at 2800 City View. She said the resolution had been revised after last night's council meeting. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 28, 1986 Page 3