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e the budget. Mr. Gleason stated that the 8th and Willamette project would be an impediment only if the final closeout settlement could be allocated to the project. He stated that he would attempt to negotiate that reallocation if so directed, but he did not believe it would be possible. He said the switchover on 10th Avenue will be in excess of $150,000 and would have to be financed by the City. He said the City has $2 million in its Urban Renewal account which could be allocated for that project. In response to a question, Ms. Stewart stated that she could contact HUD to determine any loss by the City if it decided to explore the feasibility of reallocating the funding. She stated that it would depend on the initial response by HUD. She explained that the agreement between HUD and the City of Eugene was unique; therefore, HUD did not have any expertise in terms of the agreement. She said she could not anticipate what requirements HUD could place upon the City. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to table the resolution for six months. Roll call vote; the motion failed 3:5, with Mr. Obie, Mr. Hansen, and Ms. Smith voting aye; Ms. Schue, Mr. Holmer, Mr. Ball, Ms. Wooten, and Ms. Nichols voting nay. Mayor Keller directed that the item be placed on the council IS agenda for the following week to allow further discussion. Councilor Obie suggested that staff contact HUD to determine if the funding reallocation would be allowed or if the 10th and Willamette project could be incorporated by a plan amendment. 4It Councilors Obie and Hansen left the meeting at this time. Mayor Keller directed staff to distribute copies of a petition regarding concerns with the 8th and Willamette project to the other councilors. At 1:23 p.m., Mayor Keller adjourned the meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the meeting of the Eugene City Council. V. INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ORDINANCE (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Elaine Stewart of the Eugene Development Department presented the staff report, reviewing the April 6, 1984, memorandum to the City Council. CB 2735--An ordinance creating an interim Community Development Committee; amending Sections 2.013 and 2.1105 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Sections 2.240, 2.242, 2.244, 2.246, 2.248, 2.250, 2.252, 2.254, 2.256, and 2.258 of that code; and declaring an emergency. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 11, 1984 Page 10