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. Councilor Wooten said that a postponement of this matter would not reflect a backing away from a commitment for weatherization. Regardless of energy supply, we are going to have to move forward with a successful program and develop other means to assist homeowners with weatherization for all types of heat. Councilor Schue underscored Councilor Wooten1s comments in commitment to this project. She added that a change in circumstances is causing postponement of the final date rather than a loss of interest in the project. Councilor Ball interjected that he was less than optimistic because 42 percent of the citizens, in a three-year period, have responded to the weatherization program, leaving 58 percent that have not. He hoped that council would not redesign the ordinance to accommodate the vagaries of the immediate situation. With that caution, he would support the delay. Councilor Schue responded to Councilor Ball that she disagreed with his inter- pretation of the statistics in that there are people who have weatherized on their own and some other circumstances that should be considered. Councilor Ball then said that the question to be raised in the priority of the ordinance is -- is it to put financing in place, or to make sure an ordinance is in place that requires weatherization. Mayor Keller agreed with Councilor Ball that priorities need to be considered, but that a 42-percent interest rate was significant in view of the minimum community support of the council and EWEB's objectives in the beginning. e CB 2711--An ordinance concerning weatherization standards for residential homes; amending Ordinance No. 18757; creating new review and effective dates; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 2711 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19213). VIII. FLOW-DEPENDENT RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL SEWER SERVICE (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Bill Guenzler, Public Works Maintenance Engineer, presented the staff report. He said that the Metro- politan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC), consultants, and staff have studied this issue since 1980, and have made maximum use of the data. There is a divergence of opinion on the flow-dependent concept being extended to residen- tial service users. Springfield City Council have informally concluded that the current flat rate should be used for residential customers. They will make a e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 11, 1984 Page 7