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Sec. ? 9 9 9 - Expenditures authorized. It is the intent of this article that the funds generated by the dedicated millage shall be used for the development and authorization of continuing programs to improve the quality of life for all children in Indian River County, as provided in Resolution '2 '9 9 '7 '7, this article and as more specifically determined by subsequent proceedings of the county. The dedicated millage may be expended to fund improvements in quality children's development, physical and mental health, and other services for children. Such programs and services may include but shall not be limited to the following purposes: (1) To allocate and provide funds for agencies in Indian River County which are operated for the benefit of children, provided they are not under the exclusive jurisdiction of the public school system. (2) To support programs and services which will enhance academic achievement and assist all children to perform at grade level in core areas such as reading, math and science. To provide and maintain in Indian River County such guidance, psychological, or psychiatric programs and services as the county determines are needed for the general welfare of the children and families of Indian River County. (4) To support programs and services which promote & improve the physical health and well-being of all children. (5) To support programs and services designed to stop child abuse before it starts. (6) To provide funds to programs and services that keep our children off the streets and away from drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors. To provide prenatal care programs where such programs will improve birth outcomes for all children. (8) To provide for such other services for all children as the county determines are needed for the general welfare of Indian River County. To collect information and statistical data which will be helpful to the county in deciding the needs of children and to develop techniques for monitoring the efficacy of funded programs and services including but not limited to the gathering of data, measuring outcomes, goal effectiveness, research. (10) To provide or coordinate training, professional development and other support to Children's Trust funded agencies which will ultimately improve service delivery and desired outcomes for children. (11)To consult, coordinate and collaborate with local, state and national entities which promote best practices, professional standards and advocacy focusing on the health, well-being and education of children and families. (12) To lease such real estate and lease or purchase such equipment and personal property as are needed to execute the foregoing programs and services. (13) To employ and pay, on a part-time or full-time basis, personnel needed to execute the foregoing programs and services. (14) To provide for administrative expenses limited to Children's Trust of Indian River County staff and operating supplies, directly related to tasks necessary to fulfill the scope and purposes of this article, in an amount not to exceed ten (10) per cent of the annual dedicated millage for that fiscal year, to be determined at the time of budget adoption. (3) (7) (9) 110