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2O8 Dr. Richard Prindle, Director of the Thomas Jefferson Health department, stated that while a 14% increase had been requested, the 6% increase recommended would suffice. Dr. Prindle noted that patients are being seen for longer periods of time because of quicker dismissals from hospitals and less revenue-producing patients are using the Health Department. Dr. Prindle noted concern with the Social Development Commission's criticism of the Health Department's minority employment and teenage pregnancy program, saying that the department was required to follow stringent state hiring requirements and that the Health Department was not the place to intercede or begin the process with the teenage pregnancy program. Dr. Prindle stated that he was pleased that the staff had recommended increased funding over what the Commission had recommended. Ms. Nanette Bithian, Director of the Rape Crisis Group, stated that 278 calls had been received last year and many more were expected in the coming year. Ms. Bithian stated that the Rape Crisis Group may provide training to the University of Virginia on a contract fee basis and that additional programs such as education would be implemented should additional funding be provided. Mr. Frank Dukes, Vice-President of the Mediation Center Board, and Ms. Rebecca Bowman, Director of the Mediation Center, stated that the community is becoming increasingly aware of the program and that calls are increasing. Ms. Bowman stated that private funding options are being explored as well as a sliding scale for fees, and requested short-term funding from the City. ng was adjourned. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, March 20, 1986 AT 7:00 p.m. IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Work Session on City Manager's FY 86-87 Budget: Agency Hearings BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (siqned) Basement Conference Room - March 20, 1986 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr~ Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Hall. Absent: Dr. Gunter. Mr. Michael Costanza, Director of Charter House, and Mr. James Peterson, Director of Region Ten Community Services Board, spoke in support of Charter House. They stated that if additional funding were to be sought, the status of Charter House would have to be changed from a holding house to a treatment center. Mr. Costanza stated that other shelters for public inebriates in Virginia are almost totally funded with public funds. Regarding expansion of the present facility, Mrs. Costanza stated