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Mr. Lynch asked why Headstart only received a 2% increase. He said he would like to fully fund Hope House and Headstart. Ms. Peacock said that fully funding these programs can throw the agency reviews out of whack. Mr. Lynch said that if SARA and SHE are doing an excellent job he would like to fully fund them. He said TeenSight is also good and he would like to put money into this program. Ms. Baker said that the re view team wanted to make sure that money is being put where it best helps the community. Dr. Brown said he thinks it becomes unfair to start tinkering with the agency funding. Ms. Hamilton said that in general she is comfortable letting the review process stand. Mr. Caravati said he would favor adding funding for MACAA. Ms. Hamilton said that QCC was not given an excellent rating, but is a community priority. She suggested providing $10,000. Dr. Brown noted that the NAACP is talking about increasing parental involvement in schools and this ties in with the QCC program. Mr. Schilling asked for a history of funding for QCC. Ms. Rochelle Small-Toney, Assistant City Manager, explained that QCC started in 2000 as a City funded program with the understanding that it would become self- sufficient in 2003. She said that last year QCC received funding out of Council's reserve fund. Mr. Lynch said he supports the goal of gradually getting QCC to be self- sufficient. He said he sees value to them having at least one partnership with the City. He said the school issue is closer with our priority that what they applied for. He supported providing funding subject to a program. Mr. Caravati supported adding $3,000 for Eldercare. Ms. Peacock said that the amount recommended for JABA was their original request, but they came back and later asked for more. Responding to a question from Mr. Schilling, Ms. Peacock said the funding for JABA is based on the number of participants. Dr. Brown said that the Boys and Girls Club was highly recommended by the review team but was not recommended by the City Manager because it is considered a new program. He said this program addresses school achievement issues and prevents kids from entering the courts and he would support funding it. Mr. Caravati agreed and said funding would help them as they embark on their capital campaign. Mr. Schilling asked how much the Boys and Girls Club receives in indirect support, and Ms. Peacock said $38,000 for their current building. Mr. Lynch said he would like to further discuss funding for the City Center for Contemporary Arts and McGuffey Arts Center.