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, It was consensus that Councilors would bring suggested agenda " items to Council meeting September 14. II. Code Revision: Section 2.770(3) Re: Municipal Court Operations--Memo . and ordinance distributed. Manager referred Councilors to memo from JUdge Frank E. Bocci, explaining the housekeeping change in the Code. The section now reads that, "Immediately after entry of plea of not guilty, the case shall be tried; unless for good cause an adjournment is granted." The proposed change will read that after entry of plea of not guilty the case will be "placed upon the trial docket for trial in the normal course." Judge Bocci reiterated this was a housekeeping amendment, and was avail- able to answer questions. He expressed appreciation for Council's adjust- ing the agenda to hear this item early so he could leave the meeting. Council Bill 1535--Concerning the Municipal Court amending Section 2.770(3) of Eugene Code and declaring an emergency was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Council member present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council and that enactment be considered at this time. Moti on carri ed unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Council members present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18048. e III. Acceptance of FAA grant offer for $1,054,811 for Airport Improvements--Page 1 of Grant offer distributed. Bob Shelby, Airport Manager, said this was the first step in an airport improvement program. In revi ewi ng the development of funds, he noted that passengers contributed 8 percent, seven and one-half cents per gallon came from aviation fuel tax, registration fee on domestic airplanes, and a three-dollar departure tax on international departures. He said there were $3.2 billion in the trust fund and this grant was a portion of those monies. He said these funds are allocated on the basis of the activity at any given airport. If the $1+ million grant to Eugene were not accepted, the funds would revert back to the federal government. He said a grant amendment was expected in 60 days to cover $600,000 for the fiscal year beginning October 1. The airport hopes to receive more than $3 million from the federal Department of Transportation for 1979 improvements. The City IS share of the two-year project may be as much as $885,000, which might require a general bond issue to finance. The Airport Commission had voted to request Council to place the bond issue for this amount on the November ballot. Mr. Williams asked if the measure really needed to be voted on in November. Mr. Shelby responded it could wait until May, but it was hoped that the Public Works Department could begin the actual construction of the $1.7 million in the next construction season. Ms. Smith noted since there would be other possible election measures next year, she felt the November -- ballot would be the best time for this issue. She questioned Mr. Shelby as to whether the improvements would entail additional staff. Mr. Shelby replied no City staff, but there may be additional airline staff. 615 Minutes 917177--2