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Committee Report Personnel and Finance Committee September 17, 1996 Page 3 ,. Ms. Stryker then highlighted the four basic purposes in programs of the Youth Service Bureau. The first is Safe Station located at 1322 Lincolnway East which assists teenagers from the ages of 10 to 17 with the availability to help ten children. The second program is "Young Mom's Self Sufficiency Program." An increase in light of the demand in this area is being requested with 20 women currently being assisted. The third program is the"Youth Development Services"which helps youth under the age of 12 and the Court-Appointed special advocacy program which currently has 65 volunteers. It was noted that St. Joseph County also provides money and has since 1976 and the City of Mishawaka also provides funding. Council President Kelly spoke in favor of the proposed increase and Council Member Broden spoke about the outstanding services performed by this Agency to the community. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 1996 BUDGETED $175,066 1997 REQUESTED $ 98,946 Mikki Dobski-Schlidler made the presentation. She noted that they are currently concentrating their focus during this transition period. As indicated when the Committee reviewed the Park Department budget two positions were transferred to that Department in the Events area. The focus is now on external communications and marketing. She then reviewed a handout. Council Member Pfeifer requested that a brochure be developed on the City of South Bend to help promote the city. It was noted the Mayor's office should have a visitor's guide however that would looked into. STUDEBAKER MUSEUM 1996 BUDGETED $125,000 1997 REQUESTED $213,000 Mr. Ron Radecki the Director of the Studebaker Museum then joined the Committee. He noted that the increased budget reflects the City's commitment to the Museum. He noted that "Dinosaurs Alive" will be again a part of the programs offered at the Studebaker Museum which basically focuses on a market for youngsters between ages of 3 to 7 years old. He also noted that the car collection is currently on track with volunteers to begin working on two vehicles for restoration. He also noted that the Studebaker Museum has become a member of a national organization. They are currently learning much from information received from the Henry Ford Museum as well as the Corvette Museum.