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9] Mr. Hendrix stated that it was staff's recommendation to increase Charlottesville Transit System's fare to $0.60 and discontinue the 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. trolley service in order to make up the deficit in State funding. There was a discussion of increasing JAUNT's handicapped fare to $0.75. Mr. Gary O'Connell, Deputy City Manager, recommended that staff study to see if the present service offered by JAUNT for handicapped transportation is the most effective use of the funds. On motion by Dr. Hall, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, JAUNT's handicapped fare was tentatiVely increased to $0.75. On motion by Mr. Barnes, seconded by Dr. Hall, the following changes were tentatively made to the Charlottesville Transit Service: additional $14,594, discontinuation of 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. trolley service, and fare increase to $0.60, with an increase to $0.30 for elderly. Council tentatively agreed to set aside CDBG funds for the Cooperative Housing Program, with the understanding that Council would make the decision regarding final approval and use of the funds. It was the consensus of Council that the Charlottesville Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) receive $10,837 additional out of CDBG funds, with the understanding that should CHIP need additional funds, funds set aside for the Cooperative Housing Program could be used. Ms. Linda Peacock, Budget Analyst, stated that she did not know why the Virginia Relay Service failed to attend the hearing scheduled, and explained that the Service had run out of its Federal grant money and wished to establish its center in Charlottesville. It was the consensus of Council to tentatively provide: $2,306 in additional funding to CALAS; $5,589 additional for Charter House~ the $9,400 requested for the Historical Collection; $6,370 for an additional day of Congregate Meals for JABA and the additional $4,500 necessary in the Parks and Recreation budget. With Mr. Barnes abstaining to a conflict of interest, it was the tentative decision of Council not to provide funding for the Northwestern Health Systems Agency. It was the consensus of Council to tentatively maintain the recommended funding for Piedmont Council of the Arts. It was noted that PCA would be eligible for a portion of the Virginia Commission for the Arts grant, if received. It was the consensus of Council to tentatively increase Piedmont Virginia Community College's request by $960 and funding to the Health Department by $15,000. It was the tentative decision of Council to: maintain staff recommended funding for the Discovery Museum, not provide funding for the Virginia Relay Service, and maintain staff recommended funding for WVPT. Mr. Hendrix stated that an additional $54,000 in revenues was anticipated over what appeared in the budget. Mro Buck recommended that up to $50,000 be included in the budget to fund auxiliary police personnel who could be beneficial in providing police presence in the parks and other areas of the City. Mr. Buck requested that the Police Department develop a program and submit the recommendations to Council prior to final approval of the budget. Mr. Buck