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Council Minutes of 10-11--78 -5- Mr. Wilamc;sky responded that as pointed aut in his report, the committee and he personally realize the program does have some benefits but again, there are community agencies which provide similar services. Have to look at a long range plan - not only the $6,000. Based on the amo~t you mentioned, $5,000 is certainly not a lot of money. Possibly in 1980 - that is if the Mayor can extend the grant period or grant funding - we will be looking at the development of a totally new department, totally unaware as to what we can expect with respect to salaries, equipment, etc. Since Mr. Logan expressed some interest earlier with respect to what condition the equipment was in at-the Service Depatrtmesat - thought Mr. Corrigan was .quite clear. We should get our priorities and make a determination and at least attempt to im- prove the quality of existing services - certainly not put in other programs when there are other agencies which provide similar services. Mrs. Petrigac commented that we seem to be a#~lt to find money for air-conditioned cars and whatever and agreed with Mr. Logaa. Realizes we can utilize aunty organizations but belies a program is needed here within the City. Possibly can cut somewhere else in order to provide this kind of program. Mr. Logan commented that it is the policy, it is a precedent set by the Cleveland Foundation to continually renew their greats. It is not absolutely clear that we would continue to receive money after 19$O but past practice indicates they would be willing to renew that. Appreciates Mrs. Petrigac's comment. Essentially the only human service we provide is through the Departmeent of Human Resources. When talking priorities, we have a priority here. Mayor Swietyttiowski commented that Council is strongly urged to consider this legislation and vote in a positive meaner. 6r~nted, it is a social service, but thinks social services are nectasities in all communities. Would hate to see something like this not be in effect here in North Olmsted. Stro~y urged support. Mr. Wilamosky asked the Mayor if at this point ir.. _ime could he recommend to Council where the $5,000 could be found. Mayor stated he had no recom~+ctdation at this time, but would have recommendation before Council whenever they like. Mr. Logan xecaended that perhaps the City might not purchase one of the police cars and we would have the $6,000 for the grant. At this time, Presid~t Pro Tem Wilataosky announced the addition of legislation to the agenda f~x~ this evening - Resolution No. 78-151 and Ordinance No. 78-152. People addressl.ng Council: Hilary Morgan, 26975 Whitethorn Avenue addressed Council and as current coordinator of the program spoke on be}unlf of Ordinance Na. 78-134 authorizing the Mayor to accept the $10,000 great. Feels the funds could be found re; it is a needed social service; are dealing with life and death type situations. Intent of the pro- gram is to keep staff at a minimuea and utilize services of volunteers, etc. Joe Schaeffer, Country Club Boulevard addressed Council in support of Ordinance No. 78-134. Realizes the City budget is tight but feels that the County agencies are woefully inadequate aad understaffed. Young people who are shuffled off into these agencies are ffiost of the time lost. Can speak factually since he worked there for a year, etc.