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TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1993 initially. In response to a question by Councilman Oakes, Ms. Conrad and the City Administration reported that no funds had been included in the Social Services budget for a health insurance premium increase. Council considered the budget request of the Youth Interagency Network, the local group responsible for the implementation of the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) for at-risk youth° Present to answer questions in addition to Ms. Conrad were Jim Tobin, Director of the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, and Jan Reed, Unit Director of the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Service Unit. It was noted that the City Manager's budget contains $11,735 for this line item, however, the local matching funds requested are $122,130. It was also noted that the City Manager had provided subsequent information to Council in which he stated an additional $100,396 would need to be added to this line item. In addition, $10,000 was contained in the supplemental budget for administrative support for the CSA. Ms. Conrad said Mr. Reed had discovered an error in the State's allocation of funds which would redirect approximately $55,000 to Henry County, meaning the local match would be reduced by some amount° However, those present could not determine the exact amount of local funds which could be reduced. Several members of Council requested that the representatives of the Youth Interagency Network determine the exact amount of local matching funds needed. Council considered the budget request of the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation. George Lester, Vice-Chairman of the Corporation, read a prepared statement from Chairman Hal Prillaman (who was away from the City), in which he requested funding for the EDC in the amount of $75,000. The City Manager's budget proposal recommends