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e Res. No. 4029--A resolution initiating and ordering establish- ment of a local improvement district for paving, storm sewers, sidewalks, and street lights on 4th Avenue from High Street to Ferry Street Bridge. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Holmer said he hoped the City and EWEB staff will carefully consider whether the proposed schedule is in the best interests of everyone. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. VI. RESOLUTION REGARDING NUCLEAR EXERCISE NONPARTICIPATION e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Ehrman said Mayor Obie requested preparation of the proposed resolution. Answering a question from Mr. Holmer, Glen Potter of the Intergovernmental Relations Division said the Lane County Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Food and Shelter Board administers Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds in Lane County. He did not know the members of the board. Res. No. 4030--A resolution declaring the City of Eugene's intention not to participate in nuclear war preparedness exercises and encouraging other government agencies at all levels to adopt a similar policy. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Holmer said Eugene has an ordinance that designates it as a nuclear free zone and, therefore, it is not necessary to adopt the proposed resolution. Referring to Section 5 of the resolution, he said the counties and cities mentioned have been asked to participate in FEMA exercises; Eugene has not been asked to participate. He suggested Eugene give FEMA some good advice if the council decides to act on the matter because the community needs emergency preparedness. He commended the City staff for its emergency plans and said the public should be aware of them. He said he does not think the FEMA exercises are good but he will vote against the resolution. Ms. Wooten said the councilors have indicated that they do not think a nuclear war is survivable and that the State, County, and City should not take part in nuclear war preparedness exercises. She said she supports the resolution. Mr. Miller agreed with Ms. Wooten. He said the FEMA exercises waste government funds because a nuclear war cannot be survived. He said Eugene has not received FEMA preparedness funds. He said the community should prepare for disasters but the preparations should be realistic. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 9, 1987 Page 10