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e 2. Haz Mat Team Ms. Bascom questioned the need for funding the Haz Mat Team, saying it has yet to become self-supporting. Mr. Gleason said the Haz Mat Team is a life/safety issue attached to the Fire Code, which the council has decided to enforce. He said his understanding is that services dealing with life/safety issues are funded. Responding to a question from Mayor Miller, Mr. Gleason said that the City is only enforcing the mandatory portions of the code. 3. SDav/Neuter Clinic Mr. MacDonald made it clear that considering a different fee structure for City residents and non-residents is an option he wants explored as a means of reducing tax support for this service. B. Recreation Services Ms. Bellamy said that the council has chosen user fee strategies for this area, but has tried to preserve low-cost youth activities while increasing fees for adult activities. She said that the council has also expressed interest in developing a scholarship program for low-income residents. 1. Community Gardens e Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Ms. Bellamy said staff interprets community gardens as part of the recreation program. 2. Athletics ProQram Mr. MacDonald asked that staff explore ways of operating the Athletics Program to reduce the cost by either increasing user fees substantially or using a combination of increased user fees and operating efficiencies. Mr. Gleason said his impression of the council's direction is that the City is to actively pursue, where possible, reduced involvement, reduced cost, transfer of responsibility to others--whatever possible to reduce fund support. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Ms. Bellamy said the scholarship program includes specialized recreation and senior centers. Mr. Boles suggested that staff consult with the Human Rights Program's Committee on Access i bil i ty. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Bellamy said that staff will monitor the impact that the council's strategy is having and report back. Mr. MacDonald asked to be provided with a broad outline for processing this evaluative activity. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 31, 1992 Page 3 5:30 p.m.