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e John Martz, 1740 Graham Drive, said he operates a management consulting firm. He said he liked the mayor's vision of the city, the city manager's goals, and the attempts to make Eugene a destination point. He was pleased about attempts to maintain the infrastructure of the city. He is disappointed with the support in the budget for the expansion of Mahlon Sweet Airport. He said there are projects in the Capital Improvement Budget that could be reduced to provide $500,000 to $600,000 for the airport expansion. He said executives that come to Eugene remark adversely about the service and condition of the airport. There being no additional requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing. Mr. Gleason said he realized his recommendation that the FY87 Budget be modified was unusual, but water rescue emergencies happen between now and September, so the training must begin immediately if it is to be effective this season. He said the Budget Committee is scheduled to consider an FY86 supplemental budget tomorrow night, but it could discuss the water rescue program for the FY87 Budget informally. Mr. Holmer was concerned about the council's relationship with the Budget Committee because the committee has wanted to be consulted about budget policies. He suggested the new water rescue program be discussed with the Budget Committee tomorrow night. He said the council could then take action on Wednesday, June 18. e Mr. Gleason suggested the council discuss adopting the FY87 Budget this eve- ning and then consider the water rescue program on Wednesday. He said the council could authorize the expenditure for the water rescue program from the contingency account on Wednesday. The councilors and Mayor Obie discussed the process for some time. Ms. Bascom said the new program would not include body recovery or rescues from white water and, therefore, is different from the one considered by the Budget Committee. Mayor Obie pointed out that the council makes the final decision about the budget and does not have to discuss small changes with the Budget Committee. Ms. Schue said the council does not usually change the budget recommended by the Budget Committee. She suggested the council follow the procedure suggested by Mr. Gleason, which would provide an opportunity for the committee to advise the council. Mr. Hansen said the Budget Committee had rejected a very similar proposal. He urged the councilors to approve both equipment and training for water rescue. Mr. Holmer said the procedure suggested by Mr. Gleason would meet his concerns. Answering questions from Ms. Schue and Ms. Bascom, Mr. Gleason said the council cannot refer the FY87 Budget to the Budget Committee. He said the project could be implemented immediately if the council authorizes the expenditure from the contingency fund. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 16~ 1986 Page 8