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Personnel and Finance Committee August 21, 1990 5 zoo on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on demand. Mr. Goodrich stressed the need for increased salaries for those individuals who work at the various recreational centers. He noted that there are four (4) individuals at the King Center, three (3) at the Lasalle Park Center, two (2) at Howard Park, and the Rum Village Naturalist and Assistant Naturalist, should all be commended for their ongoing dedication to the City programs. Council Member Puzzello and members of the Council complimented Mr. Goodrich for his many years of service to the City. Bureau of Cemeteries,Page 21-23$82,228.00 Representing a 9.34%Increase in Personnel Cost. Overall Budget:$93,923.00 Proposed For 1991. Mr. Robert Goodrich reviewed the budget. He noted that he was pleased with the new dump truck and the resurfacing program taking place throughout the cemetery system. He also noted that the painting of the fence at the City Cemetery along LaPorte Avenue has received many favorable comments. Youth Services Bureau,Page 45 $50,000.00 Proposed Budget For 1991. Bonnie Strycker, the Director of the Youth Services Bureau then presented the Budget for the Youth Services Bureau. She noted that basically the Youth Services Bureau has a total budget of $628,000.00 with the City of South Bend contributing $50,000.00 to the overall budget. Between thirty-five to forty percent (35-40%) of the youths assisted are residence of the City of South Bend. She briefly highlighted the basic programs including Safe Station, YDS, 7001, and CASA, which stands for the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. She noted that CASA is self-supporting and self-sustaining and primarily provides advocates for children. In light of AIDS and drug dependency, advocates must be appointed once a child is born, if they are born with that disability. She stated that the overall programs are multi-teired to help assist in educational and employment endeavors for the disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged, and the working poor. She noted that each year they attempt to locate new funding sources. The Committee complimented her on a very well run program. Bonnie Strycker provided a brochure outlining the basic services (copy attached). There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was recessed at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Personnel and Finance Committee