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Mr. Porter agreed that attempts had been made to make contractual agree- ... ments with those firms, but lack of funding had discouraged their partici- .., pation at this time. He indicated the consultant work would cover the entire metro area, and that it is recognized that even a national level has to be taken into consideration. He said he felt it was crucial to get started, and that throughout the process, all those concerned would be kept informed to avoid any duplication. Mr. Bradley asked how this study fits in with the 1990 Plan to which Mr. Farah replied that they are very intricately related. He again reiterated that there was a need to move ahead in a more definitive way to identify effects of economy on the community. He said data collected will go be- yond the data already gathered, and there was a need to expand discussions; that the particular housing problems have not been addressed and he felt that issue was very important. Mrs. Smith asked what implications the funding of this project had for next year's budget. Mr. Porter replied there were funds in the Planning Department to carry the project throughout next year. Mr. Keith Parks, EWEB, gave a strong endorsement to the consultant plan, indicating the effect it would have for EWEB would allow them to place their efforts and capital in the right places. Mr. Obie expressed thanks to the staff for the proposal, but he in- dicated concern whether the responsibility for economy and employment should rest with the Planning Department; he felt perhaps another depart- 4It ment should be set up to deal with this problem. He said he liked the . direction of the proposal, but was concerned with the amount of money being spent and perhaps more direction from the Council was necessary. Mr. Lieuallen and Mr. Haws indicated their agreement with the major thrust of the proposal. Comm 1/19/77 approve Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to authorize execution of contract with Economic Consultants Oregon, Ltd., for an economic base study. Mr. Hamel indicated that at the county level, a group had been working toward such a proposed study. Mr. Bradley asked that perhaps Mr. Hamel could report to the Council what was being done at the county level. Comm IX. 1/19/77 file Review of Eugene, Oregon Legislative Program for 1977 Session Materials had been distributed January 14, 1977 to Council. The City Manager then briefly reviewed the priority items which Council should be considering: A. Field Burning--Manager indicated a policy stand had already been taken as indicated in Mayor Anderson1s memo of December 9, 1976, which was attached to the materials distributed. . ~Lf- 1/24/77 -28