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term of the lease. In addition, the City granted an improvement allowance to the tenant for which the City expects some offset from various rental revenues. In response to a question from Councilor Rayor regarding where the money for the loan came from, Mr. Wong said that the money came strictly from airport funds. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak, he closed the hearing and called for council questions/comments. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to approve Resolution 4638, a resolution adopting a supplemental budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2000. The motion passed unanimously. VI.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, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001; and a resolution electing to receive state revenue sharing funds pursuant to Section 221.770 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. City Manager Johnson commented that the item was the last action for the budget adoption process for FY2001. Mayor Torrey took an opportunity to thank the members of the Budget Committee for their efforts. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Tom Cleveland, 1430 Willamette, spoke as president of Community Television of Lane County. He said that 80 percent of the programming for the channel was locally produced. He said that the channel provided valuable training for its volunteers who could put the experience to good use. He asked for $7,500 from the City, to put towards operations in FY2001. Steven Woodward, 1947 West 17th Avenue, spoke in support for providing funding to Community Television. He said that community television provided a creative aspect and a learning environment for kids. Ryan Koch, 518 Pinto Way, reiterated the comments of Mr. Woodward. He added that Community Television was one way to give kids extra learning activities. He noted that he produced a program on community television. He called for ongoing funding of the channel. JoDee Rann, 1153 Tarton Place, spoke in favor of community access television. She said that it provided a positive alternative for youth. She noted that her entire family produced programs on the community access channel. Carol Berg, 2510 Augusta, stressed the value of community-based television. She said the channel provided active, open and free community dialog. She said that community access televison was healthy for the community and essential for communication in the metropolitan area. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 26, 2000 Page 5 Regular Meeting