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Personnel and Finance Committee <br />March 2fi, 2007 <br />Page 2 <br />Council Member Dieter stated that in light of the effects of the Circuit Breaker, although <br />there are many good programs, all of them should be put on notice that funding may be <br />reduced and that everyone needs to step up and help with responsible parenting and <br />responsible actions. <br />Mayor Luecke stated that many persons are returning to our community and many of the <br />programs are aimed at helping provide "positive life styles" to help reduce recidivism. <br />Council Member Dieter suggested that other sources of funding should be pursued at the <br />state, federal and private levels. <br />In response to a question from Dr. Varner, the City Controller confirmed that DTSB, Inc. is <br />not funded via the proposed capital budget. <br />Mayor Luecke stated that the Administration is not ready to make a recommendation on <br />DTSB, Inc. at this time He noted that he has had conversations with Paul Meyer and that <br />Community and Economic staff assistance will be provided on an interim basis. He <br />assured the Council that no monies will be spent until they are appropriated by the <br />Council. <br />Dr. Varner stated that in the past DTSB, inc. has received parking revenues, TIF and COIT <br />funds. <br />Mayor Luecke stated that COIT dollars are under consideration. <br />In response to inquiries from Dr. Varner, Mayor Luecke stated that the $SDO,DD is set aside <br />in a sinking fund for NFF and that no specific requests from it are set forth in Bill No. 6-0~. <br />Dr. Varner noted that as discussions continue on the potential effects of the Circuit Breaker <br />that alternative funding sources must be carefully considered. He added that he was <br />recently in Louisville where the hotellmotel tax was 15% and there was also a 'I % transient <br />merchant tax. He suggested that visitors to our community should be tapped to the extent <br />that we can. Dr. Varner also suggested that programs be systematically reduced since <br />residents are paying plenty of property taxes. <br />Council Member Dieter Hated that there is a need for an update from the City Attorney on <br />his meeting with the Prosecutor's Office. <br />Mr. Leone stated that he would provide the Council with that update in the appropriate <br />forum. <br />Dr. Varner inquired about the negotiations for the Coveleski stadium lease, noting that the <br />Kane County Cougars remit $~ million back each year to their community. <br />