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2 <br /> Dr. Brown said he would like more information on the number of people they <br />serve, etc., and Mr. Norris agreed. <br /> <br /> Mr. O’Connell suggested setting funds aside pending a report. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris suggested revisiting Ms. Edwards’ idea of having Greyhound relocate <br />to the transit center. <br /> <br /> Mr. Aubrey Watts, COO, CFO, said that has been tried before but staff can try <br />again. <br /> <br /> It was agreed that the transit summit would be held in June. <br /> <br />Outstanding Budget Issues <br /> <br /> Mr. Watts reviewed workforce development initiatives. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris suggested seeing if funds are left from this year and move ahead with <br />those. <br /> <br /> Ms. Szakos said she would like to ask the Schools what can be done at the middle <br />school level if the original proposals did not work. <br /> <br /> It was agreed that those programs marked in red on the material would be pursued <br />if there is sufficient funding. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown said if a decision is made to provide funds to PACEM he would like to <br />do it with the County as they serve the entire community. <br /> <br /> Ms. Szakos said that when we have the SRO up and running we could stop <br />funding for PACEM, or we could consider it one-time funding. She said she found the <br />value of their volunteer time and that they are seeking outside funding compelling. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown said he thinks we should not fund them if we can help it. <br /> <br /> Ms. Edwards said PACEM is also a safety net for people whose only shelter by <br />default is the jail. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris said he has no problem philosophically supporting PACEM, but at a <br />level lower than requested. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown said we need to keep in mind how much we are spending on the <br />homeless, SRO property and housing vouchers. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris said another way to approach it would be to fund JAUNT’s service to <br />PACEM as PACEM relies heavily on them. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown said he does not think that is as transparent as going directly to <br />PACEM. He said he would prefer to take one-time funds out of Council reserve outside <br />of the budget. <br /> <br /> Ms. Szakos said she thinks Foothills is doing amazing work, and Mr. Huja said he <br />would support some funding for them. <br /> <br /> It was agreed that $10,000 in one-time funds would be provided for PACEM <br />through JAUNT; $25,000 would be provided to Foothills; and $10,000 provided for <br />overtime in the Police Department for Internet Crimes Against Children. <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja said he would support more funding for JAUNT, but Council agreed to <br />keep the recommended amount. <br /> <br /> <br />