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Budget committee hears public comment, schedules final motions for May 28; minutes approved
Summary
After a long public‑comment period on proposed cuts, the Eugene Budget Committee discussed questions for staff and set May 28 for final motions; the committee approved minutes from April 30 at the meeting.
The Eugene Budget Committee concluded a long public‑comment session on May 14 and moved into deliberations, asking detailed operational and fiscal questions of staff and scheduling the formal motion and voting process for its May 28 meeting.
The committee approved the minutes from the April 30 meeting at the start of the May 14 session. Councilor Clark moved to approve the minutes and Councilor Evans seconded; the chair called for hands and the minutes were approved without recorded roll‑call names.
Procedure and next steps - The committee will accept additional public comment in person on May 21 and hold a hybrid public hearing on May 28, the same night it will entertain final motions on the amended 2025–27 biennial budget. - Committee members were encouraged to coordinate motion language with their budget buddies and staff ahead of May 28 to avoid conflicting or duplicative proposals; staff can be consulted to craft technically valid motions.
Deliberations and follow‑up During the round‑robin deliberation, members asked staff for follow‑up information on Measure 5 compression, which levies and funds are not subject to compression, details on Greenhill contract exposure and county contributions, the costs and options for restoring Cahoots‑level service, and staffing and funding details for alternative‑response pilots. Staff committed to providing additional fiscal breakdowns and operational details by email and in follow‑up materials.
Action taken - Motion: approve minutes from the April 30 meeting. Mover: Councilor Clark. Second: Councilor Evans. Outcome: approved.
Ending Committee members reiterated the need to work collaboratively on potential restoration motions if supplemental revenue emerges; the committee adjourned the May 14 meeting and will reconvene for final motions May 28.
