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Human Rights Commission (General Fund# 101-1008) 2006 Expenditures $287,636 2006 Increase $ 1,467 0.5% Human Rights Commission (Fund#258-1008) Equal Employment Opportunity (Federally Funded) 2006 Revenue $104,300 0% 2006 Expenditures $ 72,638 Department of Housing& Urban Development Fund (Federally Funded) (Fund#258-1009) 2006 Revenue $103,000 -8.85% 2006 Expenditures $116,801 4.5% Human Rights Director Lonnie Douglas made the presentation. He noted that the Hearing Officer has been moved from the General Fund and is now in Fund #258-1009, which is federally funded. He anticipates close to the same amount of federal funding as has been received this year. Personnel increases are proposed at 2%. Training in Washington, D.C. is mandatory for two (2) session with a 3rd session beginning this Fall. Education and training in Fund#258-1009 has been reduced from$10,000 to $6,844. Council President Pfeifer questioned the proposed reduction in the education & training line-item, and was surprised that there is not more for education. Mr. Douglas stated that that line-item is used to fund the "Human Rights Awareness &Awards" banquet which is held in April. He noted that HUD requires one (1)major event to be held each year. There have been 10-12 trainings to date this year. He noted that sponsors can also be found for such efforts. Council Member Pi'zzello inquired about the amount of money raised from fines. Mr. Douglas stated that their goal is to"make everyone whole"; and thus focus on education and training. They are proactive in this regard. There was one fine 5-6 years ago for$1,500. Council President Pfeifer requested a status update. Mr. Douglas noted that violations in the housing area involving race and sex are occurring. His office partners with a group from southwestern Michigan to address such discrimination. They also partner with EEOC for day-long training sessions which will be held this Fall and will focus on women and the disabled and their housing needs and rights. Council President Pfeifer noted that in light of the growing number of elderly, is there a growing trend of age discrimination. Mr. Douglas stated that there is a federal law prohibiting age discrimination, however there is not a state or local law. His office keeps statistics in this area and believes that there have been about 300 age discrimination cases this year,all of which have been referred to EEOC. August 23,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 5-