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58 <br />� 9 .f,;wa <br />Commissioner Eggert recalled that it was agreed the teen <br />center was needed years ago when the teen center was first <br />contemplated. She noted that drop outs occur at the 4th grade <br />level. <br />Dr. Hudson advised that the proposed budget includes only 3 <br />paid staff members. They believe that the community has an <br />abundance of people who will volunteer for working in this <br />facility. The facility will be operated by the Gifford Progressive <br />Civic League with a board of directors who will set the policies <br />for staff members. <br />Commissioner Bird understood that the center would be built on <br />county -owned land and that basically the County would own the <br />building and the improvements on the underlying land and then lease <br />it back to the Gifford Progressive Civic League who would be in <br />charge of the day to day operation of it. <br />Dr. Hudson affirmed that to be correct. <br />Commissioner Bird understood then that what they are asking <br />the Commission to do today is to approve the concept; make the land <br />available; incorporate it into the overall master plan of the <br />Gifford Park which is approximately 40 acres; make certain in-kind <br />contributions as a part of the effort to get the building <br />constructed; and once the building is completed, make an initial <br />annual contribution of $110,000 towards the building's operating <br />expenses. <br />Dr. Hudson stated that is what they are asking today. They <br />expect the building will be completed and in full operation for the <br />summer of 1997. That is their hope. For their cooperation and <br />efforts in this endeavor, he wished to acknowledge and thank Dr. Ed <br />Massey, president of IRCC; Dr. Roger Dearing, superintendent of IR <br />School District; and Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Johnston of IRCC. <br />Administrator Chandler suggested that we meet with Dr. Hudson <br />to specifically identify the County's contribution/participation in <br />dollar amounts. It appears there will be operating and capital <br />expenses, which would involve some hard dollars whether it be fees, <br />landscaping or parking improvements. Administrator Chandler felt <br />a recommendation for sources of funding could be brought back to <br />the Board rather quickly. <br />38 <br />September 10, 1996 <br />