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Mayor Corbett - Asked that the wording in option "A" be changed to say , "The City, not the Mayor and City Manager," will work hard to obtain Federal funds for the Marina dredging. Public Comments Lee Ness - Suggested that there be a separate section for Enterprise Funds in the Budget Document. Additional Item Mike Oliver stated there was a reduction in the CDBG funding in the amount of $450,000 . This reduction will impact many of the social service programs. Youth Programs Mike Oliver stated Dave Bohne, Community Services Director, is working on a "Youth Program" that staff will bring back to the Finance Committee within 30 days. Mayor Corbett suggested we talk directly to businesses about employing youths. Garry Loeffler - Said he would like the YAC to bless this program and forward it to the City Council with any concerns they may have. Mayor Corbett - Suggested there needs to be a stronger school -to -work program developed. She stated that a business had adopted a school to introduce students to entry-level jobs. Mike Oliver - Suggested the City find a way to use City savings to support capital projects for the School District. The City currently assists the School District with services but would like to expand on this service to strengthen the ties between the School District and the City. Mayor Corbett - Suggested schools be given the financial support to allow students to access City library materials via a computer from their school libraries. Mike Oliver - Advocated putting computers in school libraries as soon as possible. Mayor Corbett - Stated, the longer the City and School District waits, the more costly it will be to implement this service. Mayor Corbett - Wanted to make sure Project Literacy funds are discussed at the Human Resources Commission level. Mayor Corbett - Suggested finding funds for a "Sports Complex." Mayor Corbett stated this item should be added to the budget strategies as a long-term issue. 54 2