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was based on an internal versus an independent audit. He felt a review e by a subcommittee should be made to see if the City is receiving the kind of service it needed in Eugene, noting that perhaps that study would show the rate should be even higher. Mr. Flogstad said the finance departments of both Springfield and Eugene had looked at the financial statements, balance sheets, etc. of the ambulance service. The ambulance service does employ a CPA who had cooperated in providing this financial information. He said the infor- mation did indicate a rate increase was needed. He agreed to go over any of the financial statements with the Council and review any of the reports. He noted Springfield has already authorized an increase in rates, and they are in effect in Springfield; and if Council wants to act today, the rates will go into effect in Eugene tomorrow. Mr. Lieuallen asked if the mobile chair service operated now on a zone charge. Mr. Flogstad replied no; there was a flat rate of $5 for mobile chair service. Mr. Lieuallen then noted the reason why he lived in the core area, noting Mr. Haws' concern of extra rate charges in the outlying areas of Eugene. He said perhaps Mr. Haws could pursue a satellite system. He understood the zone system and thought it was logical and was not opposed to the zone charges. Ms. Smith supported delaying a decision and exploring Mr. Hamel's state- ment of a commitment last year to not increase rates for two or three years. e Mr.Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to table the item. Motion carried unanimously. It was decided Mr. Obie and Mr. Haws would serve on a subcommittee to meet.witt Mr. Flogstad and review the ambulance rates increase and serVlce. VI. Council Assistance--Held over to September 7 meeting. VI I. Approval of Minutes Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to approve Council minutes August 17, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, meeting was adjourned to September 7, 1977. ~)~ Charles T. Henry City Manager CTH:DT:ml/CM8a20 ~ 8/31/77--14 ~45