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Personnel&Finance Committee September 2, 1998 Page 2 Youth Services Bureau Continued: Young Mom Self-sufficiency Program: Seventy-eight (78) mothers ages 16 to 24 years of age with 138 children were assisted through this program during the past budget year. 97% were residents of the City of South Bend. The Program's goal is to increase self-sufficiency. Younger mothers have a higher incident rate of neglect. Youth Discover Program: This program provides day care assistance to assist in developing social skills and developmental issues. Youth As Resources: This program is aimed at bringing problems to resolution. It is currently in the strategic planning stage. Youth Fest is one of its internal programs. Mrs. Stryker noted that she would be interested in sharing information and ideas with the Commission on African-American Males when asked by the Council Attorney. Dr. Varner inquired what part the City's $ 60,000 is of the entire budget for the Youth Services Bureau. Mrs. Stryker said that the City is one (1) of twenty-five (25) funding sources with a total budget of $ 980,000.00. The Committee thanked Mrs. Stryker and her staff for a fine presentation and wished them well in their efforts. Art Association Fund # 101-0408 1998: $ 65.000 1999: $ 65.000 Susan R. Visser, Executive Director of the South Bend Regional Museum of Art, made the presentation. She noted that the $ 65,000 is basically an occupancy fee for the Century Center to help pay utility and maintenance fees. She noted that she was on a leave of absence this summer due to the adoption of her child. Mrs. Visser provided copies of a brochure entitled "Remembering Beauty-the seductive and nostalgic nature of American landscape" currently sponsored by the South Bend Regional Museum of Art. She also provided copies of the "Fall 1998 Members' News and Class Listings" highlighting upcoming events. Mrs. Visser noted that a new marketing concept is currently underway at the Michiana Airport where sculpture is on display. Dr. Varner suggested that better captioning of the sculptures be considered to tie it directly to the South Bend Regional Museum of Art. The last "Meet Me on the Island" is scheduled for this Friday,being the last of four (4) held throughout the summer. Studebaker Museum Fund # 101-0409 1998: $ 173.000 1999: $ 173.000 Ron Radecki, Director, made the presentation. He noted that "Dinosaurs Alive" was again presented in light of the overwhelming calls for it from the community. The third catalog from the museum will soon be available. The Gift Shop sales totaled $ 200,000.00.