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. . of the white actual salaries versus a national figure of 50 percent. In comparison with other municipalities, the report indicated Eugene has made better progress than many other cities in the state. She noted - the City had reached 88 percent of its 1981 goals. Betsy Merck, Human Rights Specialist, said Volume II of the report detailed an overview of the Human Rights staff activities which included supportive equal opportunity programs, actions relating to complaints, contract compliance, affirmative action efforts, special training efforts, and educational programs. Also reported were projects funded by the City including curb cuts, rent subsidies, home repairs, fire prevention program, summer youth program, handicapped parking stalls, and specialized recrea- tional programs. She said it was anticipated that next year there may be more activities and programs on a departmental basis since some may have been overlooked in this first effort. The report should be referred to the Human Rights Commissions for their reactions, analysis, and recom- mendations back to Council in early September. Mr. Williams requested cost analysis as to preparation of this report. Manager noted in certain instances, i.e., Affirmative Action and EEO, reports are required by the Federal government. Assistant Manager said the City had a basic reporting program, with attendant costs. He noted this was one of the reports requested by Council. Mr. Delay felt it senseless to single out one single report for a cost analysis noting that, in itself, would cost money. He said perhaps the entire reporting process of the City should be analyzed. He suggested the request by Mr. Williams was an indirect criticism of a human rights e program and not a direct concern for cost of this particular report. Mr. Lieuallen felt reports were needed for accountability in any good system of City government. He noted the process of review by the Human Rights Commissions would be done on a volunteer basis. He suggested perhaps a cost analysis could be done during this process, with Human Rights staff keeping track of the time spent in meetings talking about the Affirmative Action Report and tracking the cost of producing reports. He suggested it may not cost that much. However, he agreed perhaps that Council should study the whole reporting process. Mr. Williams felt it reasonable for a City Councilor to request the costs. He said if Council was not concerned about costs, it may find itself faced with a similar issue as Proposition 13. Mayor Keller interpreted Mr. Williams. request as a request for costs about programs in general. He suggested that perhaps staff could provide a trial cost analysis for two or three different programs. He felt that would be very informative for Council and a valid request. - 6/21/78--2 ~O I I