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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. lieuallen, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous e consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. lieuallen asked about financing difficulties on this project and asked for a status report. Mr. Gilman responded that EPA may release some of the frozen funds within the next few months. The City of Eugene would receive approximately $5 million and more funds might be available from next year's EPA budget. Mr. Gilman said that the easement acquisition is not eligible for Federal dollars and would be paid for by local bond funding. Mr. lieuallen asked what the cost would be. Mr. Gilman replied that they will attempt to negotiate without condemnation, but they will pay the people for the use of their land. Costs should be recovered in lower bids from the contractors. Mr. lieuallen asked if they had attempted to lease the area. Mr. Gilman responded they will try to get temporary use of the land for this project. Mr. lieuallen asked if they would be able to look ahead with the project with EPA funds. Mr. Gilman said they could do the easement but not the project if they did not receive the EPA funds. Mr. Henry noted that the easements may have to occur before they would qualify for construction funds: Mr. Gilman stated there woul d have to be permanent easements but not necessarily temporary ones. Ms. Smith noted that the timing question is uncertain to her. She asked if this could be delayed and put into another construction season. She noted the intent is to negotiate, not condemn. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e Council Bill 2177 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. lieuallen, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present vot i ng aye, the bi 11 was dec 1 ared passed and numbered 18683. VI. ADDENDUM TO TRI-AGENCY lEASE AGREEMENT (memo distributed) Mr. Henry noted that this would be changing the rental period in the lease agreement from 15 to 30 years, which would result in lower costs of Tri-Agency by about $12,000 per year. Mr. Obie stated he is concerned about the accounting method being used and noted that the City does not have money in the budget for this. He would rather see the City's contributions increased rather than the lease agreement being changed. Mr. Delay said that this was included in the budget and seemed to be a rational method at the time it was considered. This was not looked at as just another way to get money. The board thought that 30 years would be helpful and more in keeping with the terms of the current financing mechanisms. Consideration was given to the amortization of costs to build the shelter. e 7/16/80--10