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~ the greatest amount of money flows. It would be helpful to discover if there are substantial differences from original owner to converter or from converter to tenant. Ms. Schue stated that the work up to this point has been from converter/would-be owner by unit and they have not worked back to the previous sale. Mayor Keller stated that he did not recall that there had ever been a request from the council to the task force to determine potential taxes. e Mayor Keller, referring back to an item on the April 3 memo, inquired about displaced persons. He stated that the turnover in rental housing in this area is low. To find two comparable housing units might be impractical. Mr. Delay disagreed that it would be impractical. The problem they are dealing with is people being displaced with no place to go. That is why they would use a housing facilitator. If two comparable units are offered and if the tenants refuse both, the tenants can be evicted. Mayor Keller asked whether this provision applies only to the elderly and handicapped. Mr. Delay indicated that it did. Mr. Haws asked why these people in converted units are being treated with special protection when those renting a house that is sold receive only a 30-day notice. Ms. Schue stated that a housing facilitator is a help. She cited the problem with two of the 12 tenants of Willamette Towers who needed the facilitator's help. Ten of the tenants' problems were easily solved; two tenants needed more help in finding housing. Mr. Delay stated that sometimes it might become less practical to convert if suitable housing cannot be found for displaced tenants. He also noted that "the rules of the game" have changed for many due to the conversion process. Some people have sold homes, rented apartments, cannot afford to tit move, and are now being evicted by conversion. Mr. Lieuallen stated . that he favors life tenancy if it can be made to work. Due to the length of next Wednesday's meeting, consensus was to start the meet i ng at 11: 30 a. m . VIII. RECOMMENDATION FOR FINANCIAL STUDY OF MEDICAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED-- Staff presentation Mr. Henry indicated that this is a consideration of action on a proposal for funding a financial study of Medical Services, Inc. At the recom- mendation of the finance departments of the cities of Eugene and Spring- field, the policy subcommittee reviewed proposals' from various auditors to study the emergency medical service, analyze the current rate structure, review the proposed expansion of Medical Services, Inc., and develop a system for financial reporting which would facilitate council review of ambulance rates. Medical Services, Inc., will be asking for a rate increase in the next two months. Springfield has approved the study. Their share would be $9,300, and Eugene's share would be about $24,000 for the study. Medical Services, Inc., was asked if they would pay for part of the expense; they declined to do so, but will provide all needed information. .e 4/9/80--8