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MINUTES – Eugene City Council and June 24, 2019 Page 3 Eugene Urban Renewal Agency if proposing a motion would defer action on the supplemental budget; discussed conversations about long-term effects of PERS costs and concerns about waiting to act and losing state funds; inquired about timing of any decisions and expressed a desire for conversations to happen soon. • Councilor Zelenka – asked if using money for leveraging state PERS dollars would tie up reserve funds; affirmed City Manager’s balancing of the budget and reserves; expressed a desire to learn more about how to address PERS issues and leverage state funds; requested further discussion about the use of reserves. • Councilor Syrett – expressed interest in a work session about PERS but expressed confidence in City Manager to use Supplemental 1 budget to address concerns; discussed willingness to take on risk and address PERS. • Councilor Clark – reiterated concerns about losing time to leverage funds from state and noted the reasons why it is important to address the issue quickly. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to approve Resolution 5268 adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. PASSED 6:0 6. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: A Resolution 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, 2019 and Ending June 30, 2020; a Resolution Electing to Receive State Revenue Sharing Funds Pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statutes; and a Resolution Certifying that the City of Eugene Provides the Municipal Services Required by Oregon Revised Statues Section 221.760 in Order to Receive State Shared Revenues. • Bonnie Souza (Human Rights Commission) - expressed appreciation for multicultural liaison position in budget; spoke to the benefit and need of the position within the city. • Andrew Thomson – spoke in support of multicultural liaison position as it will benefit the disabled community. • John Barofsky – spoke about PERS and the use of reserves to match state funds to address PERS liability; expressed desire for council to consider this matter including funds outside of reserves for revenue shortfall. • Eric Jackson – expressed desire that any money available go to transitioning Municipal Court to a court of record. Council Discussion • Councilor Clark – asked about revenue from on-street parking and whether parking spots not covered by the fee could be used for other items besides cars. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to approve Resolution 5269 electing to receive State Revenue Sharing funds pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statues. PASSED 6:0 MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to approve Resolution 5270 certifying that the City of Eugene provides the municipal services required by Oregon Revised Statues Section 221.760. PASSED 6:0 MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to approve Resolution 5271 adopting the budget, making appropriations, and determining, levying and categorizing the annual ad valorem property tax levy for July 22, 2019, Meeting – Item 2A