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Mayor Luecke noted that the Arts Everywhere is a new initiative for$200,00 for the next two(2) years. Dr. Varner suggested that since it has not been designated whether this money would be used for operation expenses for endowment, he thought it should go to endowment. He noted that this would be a better investment. Mayor Luecke noted that they hope to re-invigorate and bring groups together, and noted in response to a question from Council Member Kelly that the Civic Theater would be involved. Council Member Kelly stated that the fine arts group on LaSalle do outstanding work. Mayor Luecke stated that he will see that there is an agreement with regard to the endowment suggestion. He added that the funding for the Charles Black Center Director is in the 2nd year of a 3-year commitment with the Park Department being required to fund it thereafter. Mayor Luecke stated that they are in the 10th to 1 1th year of the curb & sidewalk program; and that the Lamppost Program was started last year. VIP is receiving public acclaim. Pam Meyer, the Director of the Division of Community Development, noted that she has a list for the Neighborhood Plan Implementation Fund proposed at $327,231. She agreed to provide copies to the Council at the request of Dr. Varner. Ms. Meyer stated that $45,000 of weed & seed monies will be used in three (3) neighborhoods including LaSalle Park and St. Casimir's and that they are working on brochures. Rebuilding Together is the old"Christmas in April"program which will be in the Near Westside this year. Don Inks noted that the $100,000 of SE acquisitions is the triangle area where they are acquiring one(1)church property so that the SE Park can be extended. In response to a question from Council Member Kuspa, Ms. Meyer stated that the West Indiana Avenue Plan Implementation for $300,000 addresses the old Oliver School site which would be spent if there is a viable alternative proposed by a developer. The Mayor then highlighted some of the special projects proposed for $50,000. Some past expenditures included expenses related to the Harlem Boys Choir, Black Men's Think Tank, our Sister City Program,Mamas Against Violence, etc. The Mayor then reviewed the CCDF proposals. He noted that there is a substantial savings due to the refurbishing programs in place. Mr. Gilot noted that the life of a vehicle is extended by 7 years with payments being made for five years. Under computer equipment & networking, the Mayor noted that Bob Allen proposed the AV plasma screen for the Council Chambers proposed for $5,000. It is proposed to secure the line item. Dr. Varner suggested more discussion on the actual needs and types of equipment should take place before any purchases take place. March 9,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 2-