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in the WUN. She noted the modifier for multi-unit development was only three times that of a single-family residence, which she did not find equitable. She said the City wanted to encourage homeowners in the WUN, but she thought the added financial burden might be enough to discourage people from living in the neighborhood altogether. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 5:2; Ms. Bettman and Ms. Taylor voting no. 6. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Ambulance Services; Amending Sections 2.606, 2.1990, 3.005, 3.862, 3.864, 3.866, and 3.990 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Repealing Sections 3.850, 3.852, 3.854, 3.856, and 3.858 of that Code Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief Tom Tallon was present for the item. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Poling, moved to adopt Council Bill 4870, an ordinance concerning ambulance services. Mr. Kelly said the ordinance did not appear to prohibit the subcontracting of emergency transport. He asked for confirmation. Chief Tallon referred Mr. Kelly to the language developed by the City Attorney to address Mr. Kelly's concerns. Mr. Kelly, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to amend the motion by amending the first sentence of Subsection 2.606(5) by deleting the word %perating" and inserting the phrase ;;providing for non-emergency care" between the words ;;is" and ;;was." The sentence would then read ;~No per- son shall operate an ambulance vehicle or provide ambulance services within the corporate limits of the city unless such person is designated as the ambulance service provider for the city under Lane County Ambulance Service Area Plan, or is providing non-emergency care as a subcontractor to the designated service provider." Mayor Torrey called for discussion on the amendment. Mr. Kelly said the amendment merely clarified what staff had been stating as its intent. Responding to a question from Mr. Pap6 about the potential that the City could subcontract for emergency ambulance services at some time in the future, Mr. Taylor said staff would have to bring such a change back to the council before subcontracting for emergency ambulance services. Chief Tallon added that the City continually evaluated its ability to provide a sustainable transport service. He was concerned about the City's ability to provide the service in the future, and believed the ordinance would help the department to maintain the quality of the service and stabilize its funding. Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Chief Tallon said any other party wishing to provide the service would have to meet three criteria: 1) ability to provide the service, 2) financial viability, and 3) no negative impact on other providers. He said it would be difficult for another party to assume the City's ambulance service area. Mayor Torrey said as the way he interpreted the amendment, it eroded the authority of the manager to negotiate with the bargaining unit. Mr. Klein said the amendment would allow the manager to subcontract