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Commissioner Dodge presented the Port Budget for FY 1994/95 which included $150,000 subvention to the City of Redwood City. Commissioner Dodge advised that the Port receives no tax support and it is one of the few Ports in the country that voluntarily contributes to its host City ($1,100,000 since 1982). Commissioner Dodge described the accomplishments of the Port since 1950, and its future plans for capital improvement projects, new cargoes and the need to maintain reserves. Commissioner Bennett further described the FY 1994/95 Port Budget and displayed figures depicting net profits, reserves, capital improvement projects and total subventions since 1982 projected through 1999. Councilman Claire reminded everyone that ten years ago, after the Port had issued bonds for capital improvement projects, the Port had promised its subventions to the City would increase, up to $500,000 per year, within ten years. Councilman Claire stated that with the ambitious $16,000,000 planned capital improvement projects planned through 1999, the Port has not included plans to increase its subventions as it had promised, and that was extremely disappointing. Additional discussions ensued regarding the best use of the Port land. CONSENSUS: Mayor Buchan determined it was the consensus of the Council to hold a joint meeting with the Port Commissioners in September or October to continue the discussion of Port activities and objectives. MEMO 7/8/94 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Presentation of the Human Services Financial Assistance Fiscal Year 1994/95 Budget; (413-03) City Manager Everett advised that the Bethsaida Family Living Home project was not scheduled for discussion, and that no action was being taken at this time. Fair Oaks Community Center Coordinator Gonzalez presented the Human Services Fiscal year 1994/95 Budget. Jack Anthony, Chairman of the Senior Affairs Commission, described the program provided by RSVP (Mills Peninsula Senior Focus, sponsor) and asked Council at least to restore the 5% proposed cut and grant the same amount it did last year, $2,900. Bill Demestihas, San Mateo County Advisory Committee for Summer Jobs for Youth, described the job's program and asked the City of Redwood City to pay its fair share, $4,360. Mr. Demestihas described the changes in federal law that have negatively impacted his organization. Diane Howard, Chairperson of the Housing and Human Concerns Committee (the committee that makes recommendations to the Council) described how difficult it was to make these decisions and highlighted the HHCC priorities to target at-risk youth, homeless people and organizations providing non-duplicated services. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Adj. Regular Meeting Budget Study Session Page No. 303 July 7,1994 Page 2 ..,--.. o.~..--.,._--_...,,----...._,,-_..-......_---._-~,--_...--