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89 Mr. Cox recommended that a mechanism be put in place to evaluate the programs of the Boys and Girls Club, adding that if so few children continue to be served it may be hard to fund the program next year. Mr. Cox asked that an interim report be provided to Council by the Boys and Girls Club. Ms. Peacock said she feels it would be good to clarify the Boys and Girls Club's relationship with Buford School and it may be that the original mission of the afterschool program needs to be refined. Ms. Peacock explained that last year the Council put a contingency sunset on funding for LM3A's Mary Williams Program, but the County did not. Mr. Cox said he thinks the Mary Williams Program and Senior Center are different programs, but he does feel JABA should be asked to prepare a report on any initiatives they have pursued with the Senior Center. Mr. Cox suggested that funding for the Mary Williams Program be contingent on a plan of collaboration between the Mary Williams Center and Senior Center being provided to Council between now and July 1, which could include joint activities or sharing of volunteers. Council agreed with Mr. Cox's recommendation, and requested that Ms. Peacock ask the County to make their funding contingent on such a plan as well. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Ms. Peacock said that AHIP had projected that they would complete 20 rehabilitations, but have only completed five. Mr. Cox suggested that a summit session be held on housing rehabilitation with providers, both private and public. Ms. Peacock recommended that an analysis of the need for rehabilitations be conducted prior to holding such a meeting. Ms. Daugherty said she would favor providing funding for the Music Resource Center. Responding to a question from Mr. Cox, Mr. Pat Belisle of the Music Resource Center, said that they will plan to approach the County about funding next year. Mr. John Hornsby with the Music Resource Center said that 480 different kids have been served by the Music Resource Center this year.' Ms. Peacock explained that the Weed and Seed program budget is being put together and a portion of their funds are recommended for computers at Clark School. Ms. Peacock suggested that the schools be approached about using some of their technology funds for these computers which would free up funds that could be used for the Ivlusic Resource Center. Mr. Toscano said that funds from the Weed and Seek Program would be logical since it identifies an ongoing source of funds and meets one of Council's goals. Mr. Caravati said he would like to see the Music Resource Center request funding from Albemarle County. Mr. Toscano said that Council could flag the Music Resource for funding from the Council reserve if Weed and Seed funds are not available. Regarding the nursing clinics at Crescent Halls and Westhaven, Mr. Caravati said he thinks they should be getting more funding from the University. Mr. Toscano asked why funding such a program is any different than the City providing funding for such a program at a location such as Midway Manor. Mr. Cox said that the clinics are only requesting funding for one year, but Ms. Peacock said it is her understanding that they are requesting sustaining funds.