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<br />November 25, 2019, Work Session – Item 2 <br /> <br /> After approving the one-time funding, council also gave direction to immediately begin work on long-term funding strategies to address critical community safety needs based on the identified strategies. A Community Safety Revenue Team was formed to develop a recommendation for the City Manager. At the February 13, 2019, work session, staff provided an update on the progress of the Community Safety Initiative and the Revenue Team’s recommendation of a payroll tax. At the June 10, 2019, work session, City Council passed a payroll tax ordinance to provide long-term funding of the Community Safety Initiative. The Community Safety Payroll Tax is expected to generate $23.6 million annually. Following approval of the ordinance, staff began planning of implementation and administration of the payroll tax. The ordinance passed by council includes critical accountability requirements to ensure the funding is used as directed including a citizen advisory board, annual independent audits, and service performance reviews. After seven years, the public will vote on whether continue the payroll tax. Earlier this month, voters approved a charter amendment that caps the payroll tax rates and limits the use of the funds generated to community safety. An informational flyer is included in Attachment A. At this work session, staff will provide an update on implementation and impact of the Community Safety Initiative and progress update on the administration of the payroll tax. <br />PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION <br />Eugene City Council Work Session: June 10, 2019 <br />Eugene City Council Public Hearing: May 28, 2019 <br />Eugene City Council Work Session: May 8, 2019 <br />Eugene City Council Work Session: April 8, 2019 <br />Eugene City Council Workshop: February 23, 2019 <br />Eugene City Council Work Session: February 13, 2019 <br />Eugene City Council Work Session: September 26, 2018 <br />Eugene City Council Wednesday Work Session: July 18, 2018 <br />Eugene City Council Wednesday Work Session: May 16, 2018 <br />Eugene City Council Public Hearing & Work Session: February 20, 2018 <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS Informational work session only. <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION None. Informational work session only. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION None. Informational work session only.