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Comm. Minutes--July 18, 1989 294 NOTION, failed for lack of second Mrs. Toussaint moved to include the Community Survival Program through 1989 for proposed salary increases, upon review after their meeting with the State and reevaluation at that time. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr, Shannon requested a one page summary from Mrs, Toussaint at the next meeting of how she views the program from the standpoint of the Social Service Board, Hrs, Toussaint stated that the County Social Service Board has appointed a small committee to look at the Community Survival Program, 9. CENTRE, INC., Earn-It ProRram David Butler, Don Tinguely, and Grover Diemert from Centre, Inc. appeared before the Board at this time to explain a restitution program called "Earn-It", which is a court ordered program for non- violent offenders and is intended to improve the accountability of some offenders who have a difficult time making restitution to victims of their crimes. They requested the County Commission to endorse the program, to go on record encouraging the Courts to utilize the services of the program when applicable, and to consider including funding for the program in the County budget. The pro3ected budget is $30-$35,000 for the first year, and Mr. Tinguely stated that the Bremer Foundation has committed $20,000 for the first year, starting July 1st of this year. NOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to refer this request to the County Court Judges for their opportunity to review and comment to the Commission at their earliest convenience. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. CDBG FUNDING, Tri-Line Transportation Carl Altenbernd from the Lake Agassiz Regionat Council reported that a Community Development Block Grant loan for Tri-Line Transportation has been approved in the amount of $110,OOO.OO at 6% interest over twenty years. He stated that 25% of the interest, or $1,650 per year, goes back to the County for administration. He asked the County Commission to endorse their contract for professional services at 10% administration, to a maximum of $10,OOO; and he asked the Commission to consider authorizing the Lake Agassiz Regional Council to administer the professional services contract at the time the County passes a resolution of sponsorship on future Community Development Block Grant loan programs. NOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Sondra]] seconded to authorize the Lake Agassiz Regional Council to be the supervisory agency for the Community Development Block Grant for Tri- Line Transportation; and in the future when they present a resolution of sponsorship, authorize the Lake Agassiz Regional Council to administer these programs should the State of North Dakota determine them to be an eligible pro3ect. Motion carried.