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> Res. No. 3417--A resolution waiving street use permit fees in connec- e tion with the Conference Center and parking structure construction. Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Lieuallen asked if this would apply to the hotel construction. ~. Henry responded that it would not. Mr. Lieuallen asked if there would be overlapping of the use of space. Ed Smith, Development Director, stated that the hotel has its boundary and the lines are clearly defined. This would not affect hotel development. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. VI. CONSIDERATION OF METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION BUDGET FOR FY 1980-81 (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that the budget would pay for the October 1, 1980, to September 30, 1981. It has been approved by both Springfield and Lane County. This budget is divided into several sections: administration fund, operations fund, capital resources fund, and construction fund. Construction fund moneys will be forthcoming and the project will be over half completed, although they are two-plus years behind schedule. An increased users charge for operations will be considered in October. In the coming year, the commission will be responsible for operation of the e City contract. This would also occur with Springfield. There are concerns in the administration fund--these figures contemplate operation of plants under contract and continuation under MWMC. This would create several new positions. Mr. Henry stated that the staff, except for the operations engineer, would be for construction of the project and the east bank interceptor. They will need more staff now. The city will operate a plant under contract. Bill Pye, MWMC, is present to provide additional information. Ms. Smith said MWMC will be contracting for plant operation. It would be appropriate for the council to approve this today. Mr. Pye stated that the commission had received an almost $12.9-million grant for materials for pipe and the East Bank Interceptor, and are being considered for another $S.8-mi11ion grant. They will begin construction next summer. They should be finished with the East Bank Interceptor by December 1981. Mr. Lieual1en stated that he has mixed feelings and does not have confidence in the process. His concerns lie in the commitment of millions of dollars due to cost overruns caused by inflation. It will be an expensive project which will lead to facilities that would collect dangerous materials that have caused prob1ems.in similar plants where failure has occurred. He does not know where the money will come from or how people will pay for e its implementation, since Bancrofting may not be available. 9/10/80--7