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/ e moderate-income households in the larger university area. Each of these organizations has committed a staff person to the task force. Mr. Bennett said that while traditionally the Federal government has played a role in providing low- and moderate-income housing) this involvement has been almost completely withdrawn; local governments are being forced to playa larger role. In setting its targets, the committee has tried to consider what factors must coincide for the community to experience a net housing gain of units affordable to those who can afford to pay no more than $200 per month. The committee has looked at free or reduced cost land) tax credits for investing in housing projects) property tax exemptions) below market interest rate financing) and public financing. Mr. Bennett stressed that the committee's analysis indicates that the Section 8 program cannot be duplicated even if all these factors were to combine. He felt this demonstrates not only the difficulties of the task) but also the need to develop additional financial support from the community. e Mr. Boles agreed with Mr. Bennett that there has been neglect of housing issues over the past eight years. He noted that local governments have increasing responsibilities as the result of Federal policies) but have not been granted additional resources to meet these obligations. Mr. Rutan did not feel he had seen any good) thorough information defining the homeless population and the extent of housing needs in the community. He asked if more precise information is available. Mr. Johnson said thorough records on this type of information were not being kept until November 1988. Since that time, a central waiting list for homeless families has been formed and there has been a concerted effort to collect more accurate information on the scope of the homeless problem. He said he would provide this information to the council. Mr. Holmer felt there are two distinct housing problems in the community. The first is emergency housing) which the community has made a recent effort to address. The second is non-emergency, low-cost housing. He felt the Social Goals Committee should look at providing financial assistance to low-income families to ensure that they can afford to pay reasonable rental rates. Mayor Miller commended the Social Goals Committee on its work to date and asked that the council be kept apprised of the committee's work as it proceeds. III. 1989 WORLD VETERANS' CHAMPIONSHIPS Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Drapela introduced the item. He said the council and the community have worked very hard on economic development goals and on leveraging special events toward meeting some of those goals. The World Veterans' Championships provide a fine example of how these two efforts will converge and enrich the community. Mr. Drapela introduced Tom Jordan and Barbara Kousky who gave a progress report relative to the event. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 25) 1989 Page 4