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. affected would view that option. Mr. Nicholson proposed that the council place this item in its current agenda of possible ways to reduce costs, recognizing there are external costs. The council agreed, by consensus, to place this item in the "deferred" category, as Mr. Nicholson suggested. E. ComDonent 119. Transfer and/or Privatize Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to include compo- nent 119, which would transfer building permit/plan checking programs to the County and/or State and/or privatize functions. Mayor Miller stated that the County is considering this option. Mr. Mounts said that this program would achieve a short-term savings of approximately $350,000. Mr. Boles pointed out that the savings achieved with this option overlap with savings from other related options. Mr. Robinette suggested that this component be placed under Strategy B. Mr. Nicholson expressed concern about the County adding functions without losing money. He wondered whether the City could enforce a sustainable level without transferring responsibility to the County. Mr. Rutan noted that in the past when building permits were not the City's responsibility, the system was inefficient and more time consuming. e Ms. Ehrman left the meeting (6:40). Mr. Boles said that the council must address the issue of reducing the burden on the general fund by providing services differently. The motion passed unanimously, (7:0). F. ComDonent 118A. Critical Fire and life Safety and Aesthetic Issues The council agreed, by consensus, to add this component to the "deferred" category for consideration at another time. G. ComDonent 139. Turf and Ground Mayor Miller wondered if there was a way to naturalize the turf so as to reduce the maintenance required. Mr. MacDonald pointed out that sometimes ecosystem management requires more intensive management which is sometimes more expensive. He added that that does not apply in this area, however, and expressed a preference to keep areas as natural as possible. Mr. Green asked whether there was any consideration given to the cooperation of school districts and the affected properties. Mr. Mounts said that was not addressed in this analysis. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, to include compo- nent 139, which would reduce the general fund support of turf and ground park maintenance by 50 percent. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council 5:30 p.m. April 20, 1992 Page 4