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accomplish the projects. He feels this would be the best way to serve the e neighborhoods. Mr. Obie stated he is comfortable with the schedule for involvement and implemen- tation and feels that will help resolve the conflict. The City will have only a short time to act on the $190,000 that needs to be reprogrammed and he would like information on how that will be used before it is approved. He also would like a list of options. Ms. Wooten noted agreement with Mr. Obie and stated that she would also like comments from CDC on this matter. Mr. Gleason indicated this could be done in report form to the council. VI. REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION (memo distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Bill Guenzler, Public Works. Mr. Guenzler stated in the early stages, the cost estimates were $104,000,000 and that is still similar. In one way, the economic problems of inflation have been beneficial in this project and the city has not been hurt as much as originally anticipated. The Federal grant funding picture has changed and will require changes from the City for implementation. Staff is trying to use the remaining money from the grant to do as much as possible. Future funding will be much lower and subject to changes in implementation. This will take more time to implement, and construction and operation will overlap. He feels operation should begin now. Over time, there will be adjustments and by revising e the project and with the City accepting connections, the system should be operational. The recommendations came from the two Public Works staffs to the City Managers and then to the two City Councils. Springfield acted on the 7-point recommendation plan and now staff is asking the City Council of Eugene to do the same. This program will be used as policy guidance to Public Works and MWMC. This should begin on schedule with dates on the timetable. Ms. Smith noted appreciation for Mr. Guenzlerls position and summary. The fact that the two City Managers and the Director of the MWMC are working together is important. This will give direction to MWMC and the staffs. She would recommend adoption of the 7-point program while retaining some flexibility to use the items in the 7-point program for guidance. Mr. Lindberg stated that as a member of MWMC Advisory Committee, he is grateful for the work that Ms. Smith has done and the committee supports it. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the 7-point recommendation program as outlined at the council work session held September 14, 1981. Mayor Keller noted appreciation for the support. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1981 Page 12