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the spay-neuter component of the Tri-Agency agreement. He reviewed the decision by the Tri-Agency Policy Board to establish a spay-neuter e clinic, with the three jurisdictions cooperatively participating in the administration and policy of, the clinic, but only Eugene and Lane County participating financially in the initial stage. Springfield objected to the financial support on the philosophical basis of citizens in Springfield paying twice, both County and city taxes. The recom- mend~d amendment to the Tri-Agency contract is to reaffirm the three jurisdictions participating as proposed by the Policy Board. He noted for Council any profits made in the spay-neuter clinic would be re- turned on the basis of the financial support given by both Eugene and Lane County. There was also a sundown clause included which indicated that after three years' existence, the spay-neuter clinic would cease to exist unless all three jurisdictions would continue to support. At Monday night's meeting, the Springfield City Council voted 6:1 to approve the amendment. He said, however, since that time there had been concern expressed whether Springfield should have an equal voice in managing without sharing the financing. La~e County will be addres- sing the issue at a meeting later today, and it is assumed the County will not approve the amendment, but will authorize proceeding with the acquisition of the property for the pound. Lane County's position seems to be if Springfield does not want to participate financially, then Eugene and Lane County shoul d go ahead with the spay-neuter cl i ni c. The issue is participation by a non-financing agency. The original agreement had the agencies sharing in the deficits of the operation on the basis of use that came out of the activity on a percentage ratio. e . However, in actual operation, each of the three jurisdictions has one equal vote. Springfield had made a commitment to stay in the Tri-Agency and to be included in the spay-neuter program without financial support. He said the key issue was a question of what the course of action should be taken by the Eugene Council, whether such a compromise is acceptable. Diane Sukol, 828 Snell; Jeff Sherman, 794 E. 11th; Mike Ryan, 1158 Mill; and Jan Golick, 1129 Oak, all spoke in favor of Eugene and Lane County establishing a spay-neuter clinic and eliminating Springfield from parti- cipation if they would not share their financial portion. They also stated support of an independent staff for the spay-neuter clinic answering to the Tri-Agency Board. They commented on the problems Springfield had created in delaying the establishment of such a clinic, noting the time and money of three jurisdictions' staff involved. They requested that City Council not approve the amendment unless Springfield were required to pay its fair share. They noted great support among" the communi ty for 'such a cl i ni c, and that it woul d reduce some of the needs and pressures on the pound. Bill Dwyer, Lane County representative for Tri-Agency, indicated Lane County Commissioners have not yet taken a position, but it would be debated later today. He noted the decision by the Tri-Agency Policy Board does not bind any of the jurisdictions. He also noted the idea e 10/26/77--10 g\5