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reimbursement or bonus program for those who produce recurring savings to the City. He stated that costs for a consultant would run between $50,000- $60,000 and possibly produce savings in the $8,000.00 range. Council Member Ruskin reclarified his reasons for requesting the performance audit. He stated that one reason regards balance of power and that over the long-term a government functions best when checks and balances are in place for some of the key aspects of government. One of those areas, he stated, is the finance function which is overseen by the Finance Director who reports to the City Manager. He further requested more time be allowed so he can review the proposal and develop an alternative for Council consideration. Council Member Jordan expressed support for further review and distributed a report of qualifications, experiences and services from Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation as an example. MIS Ruskin/Jordan to postpone consideration of engaging a performance auditor to allow more time for a thorough review and return with an alternative for Council consideration. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Mayor Claire voting no. MINUTE ORDER 02-93 8C. Council Member Pierce - stated her request that Council approve Mayor Claire writing letters of support to be sent to Congress Members and Representatives regarding the Even Start Program. She stated that the President's fiscal year budget for 2003 proposes to cut the Federal Even Start Program by $50 million from the fiscal year 2002 level. She further stated that the idea is to encourage the lawmakers to support Even Start funding at no less than the level provided in Fiscal Year 2002 at $250 million. Even Start has its home in Redwood City at John Gill School and provides English language instruction, parenting classes, computer instruction, and early childhood education. Council Member Pieme stated her request for letters and endorsement from Council stating support for the program, and encouraging the Federal government to continue the funding level and provide a letter of support for the local Even Start Program as it applies for its grant. Consensus by Council was that individual Council Members may write letters in support of the grant and that the item be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda for formal consideration. 8D. Council Member Jordan - referred to correspondence from City Manager Everett regarding NFPA standards that could in effect, mandate increasing staff and costs by 25% to add a fourth person on each piece of equipment. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 135