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ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved Modification 11 and the purchase of a new computer from Computer & Peripheral Warehouse (prices from Bid #7013) using existing funds and Budget Amendment to cover the purchase in total amount of $2,200, as recommended in the Memorandum. FL) L Ly EXEC ED MODIFICATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD G. Children's Services Network - Schedule a Public Hearing for Proposed Ordinance The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 4, 1997, and the proposed ordinance attached thereto: (Clerk's Note: Full proposed ordinance and 18 -page proposed guide may be found in the agenda backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.) DATE: March 4, 1997 TO: Indian River County Board of Commissioners FROM: Indian River County Children's Services Advisory Committee SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance and Guide to Create a Children's Services Network The proposed ordinance and draft guide to create a Children's Services Network (CSNetwork) is submitted for your review and recommendation for public hearing. These proposals reflect our efforts to create a system for evaluating the needs of our children and recommending funding for programs designed specifically to meet those needs. Our premise is that children should be our priority and prevention is the key to the success of our firture generations. The CSNetwork will function as an advisory board to the County Commissioners. The ordinance is designed to involve the lead "stakeholders" in children's issues --individuals working directly with children and appointed members representing geographical and social diversity in our community. Two areas need further clarification: • Millage Rate: The Children's Services Advisory Committee is recommending a 0.125 mil to fiord children's services. We are proposing that this amount be reached over three Years with an incremental increase each year --first year $300,000, second year $500,000 and the third year 0.125 of a mil or approximately $750,000. • County Staffing: Staffing will be critical to the success of the CSNetwork in accomplishing its goals and objectives. Although this is an internal decision of the county administrator, it is our recommendation that an executive director be appointed with support staff necessary to fulfill the requirements specified in Section 103.30 of the proposed ordinance. 14 March 11, 1997 0