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e fiscal proposals for the draft Special Events Strategy plan in the FY92 budget. Mr. Boles expressed his concern with Mr. Holmer's suggestion. Ms. Bascom asked whether there might be economic development money which could be rechanneled for use in this project. Mr. Gleason responded that most economic development moneys are directly connected to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for capital construction projects and would not be a likely funding source. Mr. Bennett reiterated his strong support for this plan. Commenting on strategies 2 and 3, Ms. Ehrman noted that the County has a contract with the Eugene Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau for a similar type of special and cultural events marketing program and asked why Eugene has not joined with the County in this effort. Mr. Holmer said that the focus of the County's plan has been primarily outside of Eugene. Ms. Ehrman asked whether the Cultural and Special Events Tourism Marketing Committee contemplated in Strategy 3 is intended to be temporary. Ms. Bascom responded that this committee would be needed for the duration of the program. Mr. Boles asked whether there might not be an existing citizen body which could incorporate the duties of the marketing committee into its present e duties; he suggested the Cultural Affairs Commission. In response, Ms. Bascom said that the representation needs of this committee would be broader than the Cultural Affairs Commission could serve. Mr. Miller said that it makes sense for the City to initiate support of Strategy 1, but not the other strategies. He asked the council to examine the possibility of turning the responsibility for implementation of the other strategies to another group in the community. Ms. Schue noted that because this program has never been done before it would be difficult to identify which type of group would be capable of this task. Mr. Roan said that the tourism marketing committee would not necessarily have to be staffed by City personnel. He also noted that because of the nature of the Convention & Visitors Bureau's duties and present workload, it would not be feasible to add this program to its work plan without supplying additional resources. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the Special Events Strategic Plan as forwarded by the Council Committee on Economic Development and to direct the City Manager to return with additional information on possible funding sources. Mr. Boles clarified that the intent of the motion was to approve the plan contingent on finding revenue sources to pay for it, including the possibili- ty of using new revenue sources. e October 17, 1990 Page 5 MINUTES--Eugene City Council