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raised about $245. He said that there were new contracts with Lane Community College to do services for them. He said that a fund raising committee was constantly looking for support from the business community and individuals. Councilor Fart commented that Community Television was a tremendous service to the community. He questioned why there were not more fund raising efforts. He said he would vote for the funding on the condition that there would be more fund raising efforts. He expressed a desire to take part in those efforts. In response to a question from Councilor Pap~ regarding other jurisdictions funding the station, City Manager Johnson said that Lane County had donated $7,500. He added that the City of Springfield did not contribute at all to Community Television. In response to a question from Councilor Pap~ regarding Community Televison service to the City of Springfield, Mr. Cleveland said service was provided. He said that the City of Springfield had decided not to fund Community Television six years before. Mayor Torrey said that he had stressed the importance of fund raising for Community Television before. He commented that there should be creative ways to find funding for the station. Councilor Meisner opposed ongoing funding for Community Television. He said that this provided no incentive for community access television to do its own fund raising. Councilor Rayor supported ongoing funding. Councilor PapS, seconded by Councilor Meisner, moved to amend the amendment by changing the funding status to one time. City Attorney Klein said that ongoing funding would come from reserve, as Councilor Taylor requested, but added that one time funding would come from contingency. Councilor Kelly supported ongoing funding. He called for a report, from Community Television, on its progress in fund raising at the beginning of the budget process for the next year. Councilor Fart said that he would oppose the amendment to the amendment. He reiterated the importance of doing private fund raising. The amendment to the amendment failed 4:2 with Councilors Pap8 and Meisner voting in favor. The amendment passed 5:1 with Councilor Meisner voting in opposition. The main motion passed unanimously. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to approve Resolution 4640, a resolution electing to receive State revenue sharing funds pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statutes. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 26, 2000 Page 7 Regular Meeting