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c It is unfortunate that MSI waited'two years to ask for an increase. When rate increases were requested in the past, it was a very simple procedure and always made sense. This continued until 1979 and now the council feels obligated to e do their job well. He asked what is expected to be different within the next week. If the council can be convinced that something will happen, it may help them make their decision. Mr. Morgan stated that they are working on the timing of the bankruptcy proceed- - ings. The board had not been aware of their liabiJity in continuing operations while not showing a profit. They are obligated to have their counsel pursue the petition for liquidation. He does not know how long that process will take. They would be unable to wait until October 25 for a decision. Mayor Keller asked if they could assume that the council will approve the increase and develop their plan with that in mind. Mr. Morgan stated that they could live with the delay if the machinery is there. The increase barely puts them into a profitable position. Approval of only a portion of the request would not be worth it. They have been bringing in information for the past week. He under- stands the council's position but they must start the machinery. Mr. Delay stated that staff has been working on this situation. Information must be provided so that a responsible recommendation can be made to the council. Mr. Henry stated that they have been focusing on organizational structure. Since it has been changed so much, some of the information may not be valid. The Touche Ross study only shows the total personnel ~osts. He needs to review the detailed information from MSI. The Touche Ross model requires the ability to look at the entire budget. Mayor Keller asked if the information would be available next week. Manager responded affirmatively. e Ms. Smith stated that she does not feel the council is able to support their request today without additional information but on October 22, this item could be placed back on the agenda and hopefully answers to the questions would be available. If they were, a temporary rate increase might be approved. - . Mr. Delay stated that he feels that regardless of the action taken in the next week or two, there is a certain amount of uncertainty about emergency service in the metropolitan area. The staff should place a high priority on looking for alternatives. He would like to see this community better prepared for crisis situations. Council consensus was to take no action on this item today. V. CONSIDERATION OF DEREGULATION OF MOBILCHAIR RATES (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that the cost for Mobilchair service has gone up and usage has gone down. Expenditures are not exceedinq the income. This is self-sustaining. Other competitors may enter this field. He recommends continued deregulation. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to deregulate Mobilchair ....- rates. e- MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 15, 1980 Page 10 < .-