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. e e. Ms. Miller wondered regarding the Federal regulations, if the Council needed to make a formal statement that it does not believe such a loan would violate public policy under the terms of the Federal '74 Housing and Community Development Act. Rather, Council was adopting this as a separate City policy. Mr. Laird said that was so implied. VI. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried with all Councilors present voting aye except Mr. Lieuallen voting no. Program Agent Status Report--Memo and materials distributed. Randy Miller, of the Personnel Department, reviewed the memorandum. Program Agent status for the City would start April 1. At that time, the City would assume responsibility for administering 30 percent of the funds now being administered by Lane County. For the six-month period from April to the September 30, those funds would amount to $1.5 million. He said there will be approximately 300 CETA employees participating. Eight to 10 staff persons will be hired to implement the program. Space will be provided in the Medical Arts Building. A major issue negotiated with the County was what services the County and City could jointly administer to provide economic efficiency, with a coordinating public information program to help avoid public confusion and a coordinated management information system. He reviewed the recommendations as out- lined in the memorandum: 1) Approve the concepts as outlined for Program Agent implementation~ 2) Authorize City Manager to sign Program Agent subgrant (April 1 through September 30) and any modification to that subgrant; and 3) (amended) To authorize the City-designated representa- tivesto the County ETAC to serve as the formal interim advisory committee to Program Agent staff and the City Council; instruct staff to draft an ordinance to define PAAC responsibilities and membership that assures proper coordination with other City and County advisory bodies involved in employment, training, and related economic development programs. In response to a question from Mr. Lieuallen, Mr. Miller said that the relationships with the County have improved significantly. He said many problems have been resolved and he was encouraged with the emerging partnership. He said at a staff level, most concerns and issues had been resolved. The County Commissioners and City Council have yet to agree on the proposed solutions. Regarding a question from Mr. Lieuallen for use of funds in private enterprise training, Mr. Miller said that changes in new rules will take place which will allow a portion of Title VI funds to be used in the private sector. The funds will not be allowed to be used by the City until the County sets up a Title VII (new) program for private enterprise. Ms. Smith had served on the ETAC Committee and felt the relationships were , much improved between the County and City since she first started serving. Regarding PAAC, she questioned whether it was necessary to place that in ordinance form. She felt perhaps after the agreement had been signed would be a better time. She was concerned about formalizing the structure too quickly. Mr. Miller said the ordinance was not necessary right away. The request was for Council direction during the interim period. 2/28/79--11 133\