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i t , i . develop the program. Superintendent Hartman said since that City Council meeting, it was suggested that perhaps a grant could be obtained for the entire amount needed to develop the program and staff is looking into this possibility. Also on the list was a $9,700 reduction in salary of an Administrative Clerk. Some confus10n has arisen around this proposal and the Department needs to rethink the situation. The Council currently does not support reducing hours that are not voluntary and suggested looking elsewhere for the $9,700. The Department Head had suggested keeping the Therapeutic Coordinator position at 75% rather than increasing to 100% but the City Council requested that we increase the hours of this position due to the needs of the community. Superintendent Hartman said our department received alot of support from the City Council due to their emphasis on youth in the community. She also mentioned the City Council took $1,000 from their budget and reinstated $1,000 which had been deducted from the Civic Cultural Commission's budget. Superintendent Hartman said the department's budget cuts now total $27,890 with an additional $9,700 to $19,000 depending on further review and approval of the City Council. Superintendent Hartman pointed out the City anticipates the State will make up to another $1 million in cuts for 93-94 so this is not the end of the problem. Although our department did not have any layoffs, this could change in the coming years. Vice Chairperson Davis suggested the department m~ want to consider leasing out our pools to generate more income, which is something the local high schools are doing. ITEM 3 - Pl~ Area Renovation Superintendent Hartman said presentations were heard recently from four different play equipment companies to renovate the play areas at Jardin de Ninos, Palm Park and Red Morton Community Park. Based on the presentations, Ross Recreation Equipment Company was selected and the award of the bid will be on the November 2 City Council agenda. Diagrams of the new play equipment for each of the parks was available for the Commissioners to review. Superintendent Hartman mentioned the parks to be renovated were selected based on safety of the current equipment. Each of these parks has wooden equipment which is deteriorating and becoming a safety concern. The new play areas will be designed to comply with the new Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. Resident Michael Verdone spoke regarding the condition of the equipment at Stafford Park and specifically the top platform of the double slide. He felt it was a very heavily used park and many people he has spoken to in the community would like to see the play equipment at Stafford Park replaced. Superintendent Hartman suggested Mr. Verdone might like to organize "members of his community together to pursue this project. ITEM 4 - Meeting with City Council The Commissioners indicated they want to meet with the City Council at a study session sometime in mid-January or early February. A letter will be sent to the City Council requesting a date during that period of time. "--,:",;-!(,,,',,'~':'-- ' . ..