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42 Staffwas asked to convey to the Independence Resource Center and Autism Institute that they should go through the agency review process next year if they would like to be considered for funding. Ms. Peacock said fhe City's 'share of expanding houxs at Northside Library is $6,188, and this would not be funded if the County decides not to provide additional funding. It was agreed to provide the $6,188 for the City's share of expanded houxs at Northside Library, contingent on County funding. It was agreed to provide an additional $50,000 for day care and to use carryover funds. Mr. Cara~¢ati asked that Region Ten provide information on how many people from outlying counties use the facilities located in Charlottesville, for which the City is being asked to contribute, and the amount these counties are contributing. It was agreed to provide Region Ten $250,000 over a five year period. Ms. Richards asked if Legal Aid serves residents of other localities, and Mr. Alex Gulotta, Director of Legal Aid, said that they serve the entire planning district, but only receive support from Charlottesville, Albemarle and Fluvanna. Mr. Gulotta said that they have only requested funding for their building from Charlottesville and Albemarle and that was based proportionately on usage. Mr. Gulotta said state funds are used for counties that do not otherwise participate. Ms. Daugherty ar, d Mr. Cox said they would recuse themselves from voting on the Legal Aid request. It was agreed to fund the Legal Aid request of$110,000 over two years. Mr. O'Connell explained that fhe School Capital Committee put funding in the budget for the Clark School playground, but when the School Board looked at its priorities, it shifted funding for Clark and the current plan has it funded in 2004/2005. Mr. O'Connell said $55,000 is already allocated for Clark, and an additional $100,000 in the budget could probably be allocated to Clark, but it would not cover the full scale plan. Mr. Cox said he likes the idea of spreading out the project. Ms. Richards supported Mr. O'Connell's suggestion. Ms. Daugherty suggested that the Clark playground be discussed with the neighborhood as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. Mr. O'Cormell suggested that the neighborhood also be asked to do some fund raising for the project. It was agreed that $180,000 already in the capital budget be allocated for Clark School playground. Mr. O'Connetl explained that in the past few years a dedicated amount of money was allocated to the Parks Advisory Committee, but this year the staffrecommendation is that funds be allocated to the parks master plan account. The Parks Comrm'ttee will then be asked to make recommendations to Council on how to use the fimds and to help prioritize projects. Councilors agreed with Mr. O'Connell about the Parks Advisory Committee. Ms. Daugherty said fhe recommendation has been made to call the college scholarship program the Rebecca McGinness Scholarship Fund and that private contributions be sought as well as the City fimding.