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Commissioners that there was a United States Census Bureau program whereby program <br />participants can receive up to $2,999 of product support. <br />Commissioners debated whether the proposed Budget Amendment of $3,000 would <br />noticeably increase citizen participation in the Census. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan agreed with Vice Chairman Flescher that the budget allocation <br />was necessary, but felt that the funds should be allocated to maximum effect, and not for such <br />promotional items as pens and bumper stickers. <br />Discussion continued as Board members and staff considered the most effective ways to <br />utilize the funds, if appropriated. <br />After learning from Director Brown that the County had spent over $3,000 for Census <br />activities in 2000, Vice Chairman Flescher noted that the proposed allocation was less than the <br />amount spent ten years ago. <br />Director Brown provided a brief explanation of the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Partner <br />Support Program, which disburses funds to the vendors providing products and services to its <br />partner organizations. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 3-2 <br />vote (Commissioners Flescher and O'Bryan opposed), the <br />Motion carried. The Board DENIED funding for the <br />promotional items for the Census 2010 Complete Count <br />Committee. <br />12.H. RECREATION -NONE <br />33 <br />November 3, 2009 <br />