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e reduce the monthly rent of each unit by approximately $50. Mr. Lawrence stated that the project will aid in meeting the priorities established in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) for construction of 30 SRO units per year; supports council goals by creating permanent low-income housing units; and has received support from the Housing Policy Board, Lane County Commissioners, and the State of Oregon. In response to Mr. Boles' question whether SVDP intends to undertake similar projects outside the west side of inner-city Eugene, Kevin Ko of SVDP stated that his organization plans a similar project in Springfield, and has several other projects in West Eugene and Springfield. Mr. Boles responded that although he supported the tax exemption, other wards should accommodate more low-income housing. Ms. Bascom noted that the project has been named the Mary Skinner Apartments after an early female resident of Eugene, and Mayor Miller presided at the dedication. She expressed pleasure that the City could provide support. Res. No. 4341--A resolution approving a low-income rental housing property tax exemption for property located at 335 West 2nd Avenue (St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County). Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to adopt the resolu- tion. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. e VIII. APPOINTMENTS: CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR MILLER'S NOMINATION TO THE HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to appoint Nancy McFadden to the Historic Review Board. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. IX. HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD WORK PROGRAM FY92-93 City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Teresa Bishow, Planning and Development Department, presented the staff report. The FY92-93 work program of the Historic Review Board (HRB) will help obtain outside sources of revenue for program activities; administer regulatory aspects of the Eugene Code affecting historic properties; complete cultural resource inventories; review and evaluate City plans, policies, and changes to the City Code affecting historic preservation; and prepare educational materials and encourage local historic preservation activities. The program is estimated to cost $70,000. Contributions to the program are estimated at $30,000, the majority in the form of a grant from the State Historic Preservation Office. The remainder of the budget will be derived from the City's General Fund revenues. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the His- e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 6 7:30 p.m.