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Councilor Pap6 asked City Manager Johnson to provide the council with information about how the City was able to evaluate the effectiveness of the HSC. He was not willing to direct the drug forfeiture money to the HSC without having an ability to evaluate the outcome. Councilor Nathanson clarified for the benefit of viewers that the drug forfeiture money was not new money; the City was merely considering taking action to redirect the funding to drug treatment as many councilors and community members believed was the intent of the voters in passing Ballot Measure 3. She said that drug treatment was one of the many human services needs the HSC supported. She questioned if those offering testimony to the council had offered similar appeals to the Lane County Board of County Commissioners or City of Springfield regarding the use of Ballot Measure 3 dollars. Councilor Taylor acknowledged the concerns of those testifying and said she would prefer to allocate a set amount of funding for drug treatment rather than the forfeiture money, which was an unknown amount. She thought, in addition, that those supporting Ballot Measure 3 were less interested in drug treatment than in reducing the amount going to the police. She anticipated, however, that she would vote to dedicate the funds to drug treatment because at this point it was the only way to fund drug treatment in light of the increased need. She thought if the City could find a way not to affect its contribution to the HSC, it should do so. Councilor Rayor agreed that the funding involved was not new money, but pointed out that it would require a new source of money to continue the Interagency Narcotics Task Force. Councilor Nathanson informed the audience that she would propose using some Contingency Fund dollars to help human service agencies assist low-income residents with energy costs. Mayor Torrey closed the Public Forum. Councilor Farr left the meeting. 4. Consent Calendar A. Approval of City Council Minutes November 21, 2001, Work Session November 26, 2001, Work Session November 26, 2001, City Council Meeting November 28, 2001, Work Session November 28, 2001, Council Goals Session December 10, 2001, City Council Meeting B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Call for a Public Hearing on Withdrawal from Special Districts D. Resolution 4697, Acknowledging Receipt of the City of Eugene, Oregon, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001 MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 14, 2002 Page 4 Regular Meeting