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Northwest. In line with this budget strategy, costs have been reduced in almost all areas of Airport operations, with a specific focus on those expenses affecting the Airport's LWR while remaining in compliance with the FAA's mandated requirements. City management and local representatives of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) are engaged in collective bargaining on various ARFF cost-management options. Although privatization is one option being evaluated, another option is to have IAFF firefighters continue to provide ARFF service while increasing their productivity by reclassifying positions, restructuring some duties, or other potential efficiency improvements. If the ARFF service were privatized, seven full-time firefighting positions would be eliminated from Eugene Fire and EMS. This would not result in the layoff of any existing firefighters because staffing levels would be adjusted through attrition. The standards and requirements for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting services at the Eugene Airport are contained in Federal Administrative Rule Part 139, promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). There is no FAA requirement to have a structural fire protection service or special emergency medical services housed at the Airport. If an option were pursued in which Eugene firefighters were not stationed at the Eugene Airport, emergency medical first response would continue to be delivered by the ARFF provider. Employees would be required to hold a Basic State of Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification as a job requirement. Advanced life support transport will continue to be provided by the Lane Rural Fire/Rescue District, which has been designated as the Ambulance Service Area (ASA) provider for the area that includes the Airport. The Airport has an excellent record in terminal and flight safety and has performed very well in FAA certification and security audits. In the evaluation and/or implementation of cost-saving procedures, the Airport and City management are committed to preserving a high level of safety in all areas, including airfield operations, fire services, police services, and other important services to airport customers. The Airport contracts for a number of services, including security services provided by private firms. Other City departments contract public safety services, including the Library, the Hult Center, and Municipal Court. Ail of these contract arrangements have been directed by the City Manager. On May 22, 2004, the Eugene Budget Committee voted 8-6 to restore funding to the Fire/EMS Department for ARFF service, effectively increasing the FY05 budget allocation for ARFF service by approximately $225,000. The budget recommendation does not preclude the implementation of ARFF service alternatives that are within the budgeted appropriation. Timing The timing of the resolution of this question may have an effect on negotiations with the IAFF and with commercial airlines on LWR. OPTIONS The council has at least two options, including: 1. Affirm that the city manager has the authority to determine the best service delivery system for ARFF service at the Eugene Airport. 2. Direct the city manager not to change the ARFF service delivery system at the Airport. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040623\S040623A. doc