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- Mr. Anderson said, in regard to the question of who benefits from the project, the architects who had been working on the project said there is a great deal of community support for cultural development within the community. It was felt this facility would be used widely by the people in the community. There are a large number of groups who are supporting the project because it is not a case of merely benefitting some in terms of dollars, but rather contributing to the cultural life of the community. He added this was a missing link in that there is no adequate facility now available. He said another side benefit would be that more people would be downtown, thus benefitting the entire city. Mr. Lieuallen noted the people in the arts community are very interested in the facility, but are also concerned about rates for use being too high. However, he noted that would be a policy to be determined later on. He had not heard that the facility has changed from what it was in the beginning. He had heard some constructive criticism and was inter- ested in knowing Mr. Haws' sources of those in the arts community not satisfied with the proposed facility. Vote was taken on the amendment to the motion which failed, with all Councilors present voting no, except Mr. Haws voting aye. Vote was taken on the main motion, which passed unanimously. 'e Res. No. 2879--Concerning Civic Center; adopting five recommendations made by Civic Center Commission April 4, 1978, was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to adopt the resolu- tion. Motion carried unanimously. III. Port District Discussion--Planning Department memo, dated March 31, 1978, distt'ibuted. Manager noted Council had not yet taken a position either for or against the establishment of a port district. However, the Chamber of Commerce had I'equested such a district be formed. Prior to the Chamber of Commerce presentation, Mr. Porter would discuss legal interpretations for Council. John Porter, Planning Director, said some research had been done'regarding the varying laws supporting a port district. He said it is staff's understanding that the Oregon Economic Development Commission has a responsibility to act favorably before any port district is established in Oregon, but they are just one of the participants in the process. He said after that approval, the County Commissioners in such a district would have to approve; if any part of a city is included, then the city would also have to pass a resolution approving. A port district may levy a tax of one-quarter of one percent of the true cash value of property within the district; it also has a two and one-half percent of true cash value levying authority if approved by the voters. e 4/5/78--5 218