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. . see neighborhood projects using tax dollars to match other tax dollars in Community Development IFA's. Mr. Obie asked if the administrative cost would be the same if the City's share was $100,000. Mr. Delay thought it could be. This is a minimal program and 15-percent administrative cost is not excessive for $100,000. The total program as it is proposed is $100,000, not $50,000. Mr. Obie felt 25-percent administrative costs are very high. He wondered if it might be better to give the money directly to the neighborhoods, rather than administer the program, or to contract out the administration. He would like the committee to come up with a better idea for administration. Ms. Hofmann noted that with HUD grants, the limitation is 20 percent for administrative costs. They had discussed giving money directly to neighborhoods and could also discuss having the administration done on a contract basis. Ms. Schue thanked CDC for coming up with this idea. She felt this would be good for neighborhoods but she would like CDC to report back regarding Mr. Obie's concerns. She supports the idea and concept. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to refer the Neighbor- hood Development Contracts Program proposal to the City Manager's Office and Eugene Budget Committee for consideration. Mr. Martin stated that in regard to control of the program, the contractual agreements and the way the council budgets the funds are adequate. Mr. Obie said he assumed this motion included: that the council will approve the guidelines; that historic restoration be included; that CDC will come back . with a better recommendation for administration of the program; and that CDC will come back with a report on matching resources, particularly as other governmental grants are involved. He requested that this information be brought back to the council prior to the budget process. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. V. PROPOSED COBURG/CRESCENT SPECIAL STUDY AREA (memo distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this is a different approach to refinement planning in implementing the Metropolitan Plan. This will consist of using privately financed services. This will be privately financed and monitored by City Planning staff. The need to move ahead has been mandated through adoption of the Metropolitan Plan. Land use questions cannot be settled without pro- ceeding with a refinement plan. He introduced Greg Byrne, Planning, to provide additional information. Mr. Byrne stated that refinement planning is required by the adoption of the Metropolitan Plan. There will be no change in the land use designation and no General Plan amendment. This would achieve compliance and would have concurrent rezonings. This format is recommended by the CIC and Planning Commission. On the map distributed, the Planning Commission did not establish exact boundaries but rather left them loose. Jim Saul represents the major property owners and Randall Hledik represents Wildish Land Company. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 26, 1980 Page 9