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24Z established the Summer Food Service Program to bring about an increased awareness of the critical inmportance of proper nutrition for children and a belief that school vacation should not end the availability of nutritious meals for many children; and WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville shares the same concerns as the U. S. Department of Agriculture; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that a Summer Nutrition Program be established as part of the City of Charlottesville,s Summer Recreation Programs and $15,238~60, or the amount reimbursed by USDA for implementation of this program, to be received in the Grants Fund is hereby appropriated to expenditure account 11-51210 for the purpose of carrying out this program. APPROPRIATION: $2,929 - THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM Mr. Hendrix stated that these funds were from Albemarle County and allowed County residents to participate in the program. Mr. German stated that the amount was not based on attendance but on the amount needed by the City. to successfully operate the program without displacing City residents. On motion-by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Hall, the $2,929 appropriation for the Therapeutic Recreation Program was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. APPROPRIATION: YOUTH SERVICE CENTER Mr. Hendrix stated that this appropriation included $50,216 from the Virginia Department of Corrections, $3,945 from Outreach Counseling Services, Inc. as its share of the local match, and $12,794 from the City's General Fund. Under the program, the Youth Service Center will contract with Outreach Counseling Services to provide counseling services for at-risk youth and the Youth Service Center will complete an assessment of youth needs, implement recommendations from the Dropout Study, and continue the Rent-A-Teen Program. On motion by Dr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Barnes, the appropriation for the Youth Service Center was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. APPROPRIATION: $85,000 - CHARTER HOUSE Mr. Hendrix stated that these funds were from a Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Grant to go toward the operation of Charter House. Mr. Towe questioned whether the increased fees for Charter House had been recommended by City staff. Mr. Hendrix stated that the City is not involved with the operation of Charter House and that those decisions are made by Region Ten and the Charter House Board. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Barnes, the $85,000 for Charter House was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. APPROPRIATION: $4,048 - TROLLEY SERVICE Mro Hendrix stated that it was proposed that a route be established for the trolleys between the University of