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. - severely or to find other sources of revenue. Businesses come to Eugene because it is attractive and has superior city services. Businesses will not move; let the voters decide if services should be cut back. "I am not sure that is what the voters want," he said. Mr. Obie did not feel there had been a fair hearing. He agreed with Jim Reinmuth that these measures would increase the local inflation rate and it would add to business costs. It would take away from the voter's basic right to approve the property tax. Ms. Schue said that the assessments of tbe new homeowner go up faster than the assessments of a business. They need relief from those taxes. Business is better able to pay. She told of the need in her area for extra police to monitor the "gut" activity. Ms. Miller asked the audience to come to the Budget Committee meetings and tell the Budget Committee where to cut. "Peopl e do not come to tell us where to cut," she said. "We are trying to provide property tax relief; increasing property tax is unpalatable. These two taxes are subject to amendments. They have been studied. We have a budget crisis," she said. Mr. Haws said it was the first time in four or five years that the Council has asked the public to decide on the way they will be taxed. Mr. Delay said it is an austere budget; a cut in Police would not solve problems. Alternate sources will offer property tax relief and he approves of taking it to the voters and letting them decide. - C.B. 1905--Submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the Eugene Code, 1971, which imposes tax on gross receipts of busi- nesses was read by number and title, there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Hamel, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Obie voting no, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18399. Res. No. 3148--Submitting to the voters an ordinance taxing businesses and adding Sections 3.810, 3.812, 3.814, 3.816, 3.818, 3.820, 3.822, 3.824, 3.826, 3.828, 3.830, and 3.992 was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried, all Councilors present voting aye except Hamel, Smith, and Obie voting no. e 5/21/79--9 2.8 'I