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Commissioner O ' Bryan explained the process that the Children ' s Services Committee <br /> uses to determine the proper recommendations for funding . <br /> Kip Jacoby, Grant Review Sub-Committee Chairman, provided history, clarified the <br /> reviewing process of the Grant Review Sub- Committee , and invited the Commissioners to join <br /> and observe the review process scheduled for June 3 `d and 4th . He thereafter spoke about specific <br /> programs and their funding/investments . <br /> Chairman Solari commended Mr . Jacoby for his involvement and valuable work with the <br /> Children ' s Services programs ; however, he also expressed concern over other essential services <br /> that are required to maintain their budgets with reductions and burdens . <br /> Erin Graal spoke about the important role of the Children ' s Services Committee , the <br /> administrative expense of the organization, revenue streams , staffing cuts , and the benefits of <br /> early childcare programs . <br /> Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, sought and received information regarding funding for the <br /> Hibiscus Children ' s Village , <br /> Brad Bernauer, Executive Director of Children ' s Services Funding, stressed the need <br /> for quality programs and making children a priority concern . <br /> Commissioner O ' Bryan stressed that he believed cuts have reached a point where further <br /> cuts could become counter-productive . He felt that after three years of cutting the County <br /> budget, and reducing staff, it may be time to consider using reserve funds . <br /> April 19 , 2011 10 <br />