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The materials, hopefully, would be distributed before the end of the e year. It was suggested there could be a series of sessions two or three evenings a week, or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the afternoons, for a four- to six-week period for service review using this material as a.basic reference point. He said a question remained whether Council would wish to use the same process for evaluation of each program unit. Mr. Delay requested some effort be given to identify the target groups or clientele by services, and the numbers, if possible. Mr. Obie congratulated staff on the proposed method. He felt it important to establish the right format and get concise, complete information. He requested identification of CETA positions, current versus proposed, along with permanent personnel positions. In addition, he requested the consi- deration of including IIblocksll for priority ratings by departments, and then for use by the Budget Committee. Mr. Lieuallen said he did not want to get involved in reviewing efficiency of individual efforts. His major concern was the extent to which the budget accomplishes the policy direction that has been set by Council. He felt the budget process should layout terms of those policy direc- tions, and perhaps the Budget Committee needs to discuss the policy direction rather than particular elements. He gave examples such as revitalization of the downtown area, improved parks, ease of taxation for senior citizens. He was not as interested in the details, but rather interested if those details are accomplishing the purposes and policies. e Manager said a further report would be brought to Council October 25 or 1 ater . Mr. Haws left the meeting. IX. Ballot Measure Nos. 6 and I1--Memos distributed. Paget Engen discussed the impact of the tax measure on individual tax- payers and the tax system. Three basic concepts which needed to be understood regarding Ballot Measure 6 were as follows: 1. What happens to the assessed values--All assessed values will be rolled back to January 1, 1975, assessed value. They will then be indexed forward by two percent per year. Re-evaluation of each piece of property will occur when it is sold or a change of ownership occurs. She noted a much higher turnover in residential than commercial property would result in a higher tax burden for residential property owners. 2. How Ballot Measure 6 sets a maximum tax' rate for local governments-- The tax rate of $15 per $1,000 assessed evaluation plus existing debt commitments would result in a total tax rate for most of Eugene of $17.7f. 3. The current tax system is levy based--Under Ballot Measure 6 it would become a rate-based system; taxes would increase when assessed value increases. e 10/11/78--7 "81