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IV. ADOPTION OF THE 1981-82 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF EUGENE (memo e distributed) Mr. Whitlow stated that except for the Tier II election, this is the final step in the process for the 1981-82 budget. Mr. Lindberg stated that in reading over the budget, there are a number of changes of which he was unaware. Apparently some administrative decisions have been made to eliminate items and he asked for clarification. Mr. Whitlow stated that after the budget committee had taken final action, it became necessary to transfer about $250,000 from the capital budget back into the operating budget to pay for labor union settlements. They had previously asked departments to identify low-priority capital projects that could be eliminated and that is what was done. Mr. Lindberg indicated that his concern was for an elderly crossing, listed incorrectly as a school crossing, that is one block from Lane Towers on Willamette. This was withdrawn from this year's budget, but he understands that it could not have been accomplished this year anyway. Warren Wong, Finance Department, agreed and stated that Public Works staff had indicated that they could defer this project and that was the reason for eliminating it from this year's budget. Ms. Wooten asked if this project was deleted after originally being approved. Mr. Lindberg responded that it was, but it had been a low- priority item within the department. Mr. Whitlow added that this had also received low priority by the council subcommittee that reviewed the Public Works budget. That subcommittee was chaired by Councilor Smith. CB 2326--An ordinance adopting the budget; making appropriations; determin- e ing and levying the annual tax for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1981, and ending June 30, 1982; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Ms. Miller stated that this is another step in a long process. She feels the budget is very good this year and people are more in favor of it. She has been encouraged by the process and the outcome so far. Ms. Wooten added that she is pleased with the way staff assisted the budget committee in preparing the budget. She hopes that Tier II will be operative. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2326 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18825. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 1981 Page 5