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Ms. Bohman noted that the requested action would have a discount for Eugene residents for all programs requiring a fee. In response to a question from Councilor Pap8 regarding whether the City could direct, request, or require the school districts to make more of their programs fee-based so fees could be discounted for in-city students, Ms. Bohman acknowledged that it would be possible but expressed a desire to have a member of the school district respond. Councilor Pap8 said he was particularly interested in getting financial help to the school districts but stressed that City taxpayer money should only go to Eugene residents. Councilor Taylor raised concern over discrimination against any students. She said if a student attended a school they should pay the same fees and have the same privileges as everyone else. In response to a question to representatives from the school district from Mayor Torrey regarding whether there was a reason the amendments should not be passed, Kent Hunsaker of the Bethel School District raised concern over the definition of "additional funding." Councilor Bettman changed her mind and said she would not support the amendments. She said it was up to the voters to decide whether the levy was good for the community. Councilor Kelly said he would support the amendment. Roll call vote; the amendment passed, 6:2; with Councilors Farr and Bettman voting in opposition. Mr. Klein suggested inserting in Finding L in the second line the following wording: "...beyond the amount anticipated for the four year period as of June 2002." Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor PapS, moved to amend the motion by inserting the language recommended by Mr. Klein. In response to a question from Councilor Bettman regarding school budget cuts and when the restoration of funds would be, Ms. Bohman said there would not be any restoration in the first part of 2003. She said the school districts were planning to do partial restoration in mid-year if the bond passed. Roll call vote; the amendment passed unanimously. Speaking to the main motion, Councilor Farr expressed his pride that the council could affect the quality of the local schools. Councilor Rayor said he would not support the resolution because there was no contact with the State Legislature. He said the State Legislature was robbing school funding from the funding of the next two years. He said the State Legislature was handling its finances no better than Enron or World Com. He said the resolution would do nothing for Springfield or the 16 other Lane County school districts. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 2002 Page 8 Regular Meeting