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f ' <br /> Page 2. <br /> annually could be appropriated. She suggested that if $50, 000 would be <br /> appropriated, the City would still be far below the maximum limit. She <br /> sees a unique group of people within the City who deserve such a service. <br /> She regre=tted that the City and County failed to put pressure on Real <br /> Services when the fund_ request was before that body. <br /> Councilman Taylor believed that it was a matter of setting priorities. Of <br /> the 3.4 million dollars of Community Development funds for 1982, he <br /> believed that the request of STS should be among the activities. He <br /> suggested that the Council take a hard look at all other projects and that <br /> he was willing to change priorities. He noted that the members of the <br /> Common Council were deeply touched by the presentation made at last <br /> Monday's council meeting and that they were deserving of funds. He stated <br /> that he was willing to asked the Mayor for an appropriation for one year. <br /> He stressed that there needs to be public light placed on such worthwhile <br /> activities as STS. Councilman Taylor further noted that the City presently <br /> funds daycare centers with C.D. monies which are for operational purposes <br /> thus refuting Mr. McMahon' s statement. <br /> Council McGann echoed many of the same concerns expressed by the other <br /> Committee members. He noted that several problems have been pointed out to <br /> him regarding the projects which Real Services funds, and acknowledge <br /> that many other counties have a separate Council on Aging. <br /> Councilman Voorde also 1elieved that the request of STS was a valid concern <br /> and should be addressed by the City. <br /> Jessie Dickenson stated that he is sensitive to the needs of individuals, <br /> and that these people just want the opportunity to have a ordinary living. <br /> He stated that it was up to persons in places of responsibility to <br /> eliminate such handicaps. He stressed that the City should respond to such <br /> an urgent need becuase STS was just trying to survive. <br /> Following a brief recess and further discussions Councilman Taylor made a <br /> motion seconded by Councilman McGann that the Committee recommend that a <br /> resolution be drafted requesting that the City Administration appropriate <br /> up to $56, 000 for a one time item for STS. The resolution would further <br /> suggest that' the City was willing to assist STS in whatever forum necessary <br /> to seek a long term solution to their funding problems. The motion passed <br /> 4-0. Councilman Voorde summed up the Committee' s feeling that they believe <br /> that STS is at a survival position without any other place to turn. <br /> Dave Wells stated that he would try to get an additional $7, 250 . 00 from <br /> Transpo for the next calendar year. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting <br /> was adjourned at 6: 10 p.m. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> John Voorde, Chairman <br />