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City had been trying to discuss how other jurisdictions would contribute more to the HSC. She noted that Eugene paid more per capita than others. Councilor Pap~ said the year's budget discussions were the most difficult he had been involved in. He stressed the difficulty in making the budget cuts across the board and said he would not support any amendments to the budget. He stressed that tough decisions needed to be made. He acknowledged that the need was much greater than the funding available. He commended the nonprofit organizations that worked to serve the community and address the problems that existed. Councilor Meisner thanked those who testified. He stressed the value of the testimony from people who actually used the services being discussed. Regarding the elimination of the reception position in the PIC, Councilor Meisner expressed a hope that staff would find a new way to provide services. Councilor Taylor thanked those who testified. She said she would also support the proposed motion by Councilor Bettman. She stressed that final budget decisions were up to the council, which was not bound by the Budget Committee's recommendations, and that she would be making two motions regarding restoration of funding for the Sister City Program and Riverhouse funding. Mayor Torrey stressed that the council had to vote in the best interest of the entire community but added that the councilors had heard the testimony provided by the public. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved to approve Resolution 4724, electing to receive State revenue-sharing funds pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statutes. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved to approve Resolution 4725, certifying that the City of Eugene provides the municipal services required by Oregon Revised Statutes Section 221.760. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved to approve Resolution 4722, amended for the staff recommendation, adopting the budget, making appropriations, determining, levying and categorizing the annual ad valorem property tax levy for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved to amend the motion to increase the FY03 Central Service expenditure appropriation in the General Fund by $15,000 to restore the reduction in the Sister City Program, reduce the reserve for revenue shortfall by $15,000 in FY03, and direct staff to include ongoing funding at the current service level in the FY04 budget and beyond. Councilor Taylor said the Sister City Program was run by volunteers that did a lot of work for a small amount of funding from the City. She said the Sister City Foundation had contributed to the MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 24, 2002 Page 6 Regular Meeting