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The documents presented to you represent the commitment of many individual& and organizations dedicated to improve services for children. If approved, we are requesting a public hearing on March 25, 1997. Commissioner Macht offered minor changes for clarification. Commissioner Ginn objected to the item being on the Consent Agenda, and Chairman Eggert advised that it was only to schedule a date for the public hearing on the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Ginn was concerned about the appropriation of tax dollars for the committee and that they alone will make recommendations with the Board's approval. Commissioner Macht pointed out that the Tourist Development Committee has the same authority as set out here. Chairman Eggert advised that provisions are set forth under Home Rule to allow expenditures by certain committees with Board approval. She requested that there be set procedures for RFPs and grants and that both come through the BCC. She also wanted more monitoring criteria. Commissioner Tippin strongly supported the concept but questioned establishing a millage to fund the program. County Attorney Vitunac thought this was like a very formal advisory board. Whatever millage is suggested, the Board has the power to change at Budget time. Commissioner Macht thought this would all be discussed at the public hearing, but gave a brief history of the development of the idea. The possibility of a dependent district was considered and found unacceptable for various reasons, the home rule concept was better from his point -of -view. He felt there are serious problems in caring for the children of low income families in the county. He stated it would not raise taxes, only the funding mechanism would shift. He thought the committee did an great job in putting the proposed ordinance and guide together. He believed that with staff's help, an acceptable ordinance and guide could be presented for the Board's consideration at the public hearing. Commissioner Ginn wanted more information before the public hearing. She wanted the need specified and where there might be overlap of other agencies. She had. no problem with the concept, but wanted to make sure there is a real need for setting it out in this manner. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved scheduling the public hearing on March 25, 1997, as requested. 15 March 11, 1997 SOUK