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Taking and Dispatch Center. Administrative Services Department Director Warren Wong replied that staff investigation had shown that the availability of such grants was unlikely. He said that if a grant was secured, it would be used and available one-time resources would be replenished. Ms. Nathanson asked what percentage of the proposed cost of the 9-1-1 Call Taking and Dispatch Center was for building construction. Mr. Wong replied that the building to be constructed would accommodate existing services and possibly the dispatch operations of the Lane County Sheriff's Office and City of Springfield emergency services, and would cost approximately $3 million. He said provision was also being made to accommodate the construction of a second building of approximately the same size. He said the cost of replacement communication equipment had been previously estimated at $1.7 million, but would likely be higher. He explained that the current equipment had exceeded its useful life, but would be installed in a backup center created at a future date. Mr. Laue referred to a memorandum from the City Manager dated December 4, 1997, regarding allocation of a grant from School District 4J, distributed with the agenda of the meeting. He asked for an explanation of proposals in the memorandum. Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services Executive Manager Jim Johnson stated that the proposals contained in the memorandum of the City Manager were intended to serve as "place holders" for as yet undetermined expenditures related to youth. He said it was likely some specific support for summer activities would be proposed and that the Council Committee on Homelessness and Youth was engaged in developing a comprehensive youth strategy recommendation. Mr. Tollenaar asked if the comprehensive youth strategy would be related to efforts in the same area also currently underway by the Public Safety Coordinating Council, Department of Public Works and Police Department. Ms. Elmer replied that there would be coordination between all such developments and that Mr. Johnson was designated as lead staff relating to them. Mr. Lee stated that he had the same concern as Mr. Tollenaar and was also concerned that the memorandum of the City Manager was dated December 4, but that he did not believe he had previously seen it. He said he supported having a comprehensive strategy for youth before seeking its implementation. Ms. Elmer stated that the Council Committee on Homelessness and Youth "had the lead" in preparing a youth strategy recommendation. Mr. Meisner asked for an explanation of $50,000 identified as a one-time allocation for Neighborhood Program Transition on page 75 of the Agenda Item Summary for the Supplemental Budget. Ms. Elmer stated that the allocation had been recommended by executive managers as a "place holder" for costs associated with re-design of the program. Budget Manager Hillary Kittleson added that the allocation was giving specificity to a general allocation for Transition Costs previously approved by the council. Mr. Meisner asked for an explanation of how the $50,000 allocation related to a previously approved allocation of $40,000 for the Neighborhood Program. Ms. Elmer said that the previously approved allocation had been designated for temporary continued operation of the existing program. Minutes--Eugene City Council February 16, 1998 Page 3 7:30 p.m.