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I in the city and transfer some City funds to the County to be used for other e things. He emphasized that neither jurisdiction is taking advantage of the other. Mr. Gleason discussed the 20 percent discount the City has received for the use of the Regional Information System (RIS) since its creation. He said the discount amounts to about $250~000 annually and was cancelled by the Regional Executive Group when it approved the RIS budget for next year. Ms. Schue is on the Urban Services Policy Committee. She said all city residents are also county residents and they gain the most from the proposed agreement. She said the agreements will ensure the maintenance of Alton Baker Park. Mr. Holmer commended the staff for the development of the transfer process. Replying to his questions, Mr. Gleason said the "purchase of services" from Lane County is for such things as assessment and taxation collection. He and Ms. Anderson discussed how the price for services was figured. Mr. Carlson said the $210,000 increase in the City's obligations for services it will take over from Lane County will not add more than that amount to the City's budget. Mr. Holmer said the undertaking is very significant and the council should review the final agreement. Answering questions from Ms. Wooten, Public Works Director Chris Andersen said . the transfer of moneys from the County Road Fund for the road system within the urban growth boundary is complex and is still being negotiated. There is no agreement now about the transfer of moneys for new annexations. Mr. Gleason said Springfield supports the transfer concept but is not as concerned as Eugene because issues such as maintenance of parks and the RIS discount do not apply to Springfield. Replying to questions from Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Miller, Ms. Andersen said the agreement indicates the City accepts responsibility for the maintenance and upgrading of 22 miles of roads but the City is already maintaining some of them. Mr. Carlson said a final agreement will probably be developed within three or four weeks. Mr. Miller suggested a City-wide policy be developed for upgrading City roads. Replying to questions from Mr. Holmer, Ms. Andersen said the transfer of responsibility for all roads within the urban growth boundary has been discussed. The initial agreement will give the City and the County experience in transferring services. Mr. Gleason discussed the County Road Fund and said 80 percent of County residents live within cities. Ms. Andersen said the City will not initiate an accelerated improvement program for the 22 road miles for which the City is accepting responsibility. They will be treated the same way other city roads are treated. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 25, 1986 Page 8 _...-...-._.-. ,-- ~