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Eugene City Council
125 E. 8th Avenue, Harris Hall
Eugene, OR 97401
November 14, 2012
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Chris Pryor, George Poling,
Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the November 14, 2012, work session of the Eugene City Council
to order.
A. WORK SESSION: City Hall Update
Jason Dedrick and Kristie Hammitt presented a PowerPoint review of items discussed by the
Council Subcommittee on City Hall. Staff provided information on goals, projected expense, a
possible phased approach, estimated space needs, consolidation and other items. The three
main options for council consideration are:
1. Rebuild at 777 Pearl Street
2. Build new at 777 Pearl Street
3. Purchase the current EWEB land and buildings near Alton Baker Park
The following issues were raised and discussed:
• Proposed $15 million price tag for new or remodeled City
- $7.7 million from Facility Reserve
- $2.0 million in Telecom Funds
- $5.3 million from other sources (unidentified)
• Continuation of subcommittee - last meeting is November 19. The council will discuss City
Hall options as one body, moving forward.
• Consideration of space needs and consolidation
• Need and timeline for a public hearing on this topic.
• EWEB's willingness to vacate its riverfront headquarters and sell it to the City.
B. WORK SESSION: Financial Strategy
City Manager Jon Ruiz and Finance Director Sue Cutsogeorge, presented the first look at the
upcoming City budget. Mr. Ruiz noted that the gap between revenue and expenditures is a bit
larger than previously estimated, so additional measures will be taken to rein in costs and
drive down operating expenses. In addition, the Budget Committee may be asked to consider
new revenue sources to help offset rising costs.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:18 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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