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services. Also, the Ministries intends to operate the program independent of Alameda County funding sources/services. Senior Support Program, Marlene Petersen. Executive Director - thanked the Commission for past support and advised that the Senior Support Program was seeking funding to provide comprehensive case management for seniors and caregivers coping with Alzheimer Disease and other forms of dementia. It would also support In-Home Counseling to address the growing number of elders coping with depression. Chairperson Tenbrink discussed with Ms. Petersen the rising costs to accommodate new versus existing clients. Commissioner Cousins questioned iflong-term clients have a negative impact on the ability of the organization to accommodate new clients, and how alternative services are utilized. Ms. Petersen advised that referral services and coordinated regional services are a key element of the program's success. Spectrum Communitv Services, Annemarie Parrish. Senior Nutrition Program Manager - thanked the Commission for past support and advised that funding for the congregate meals program would ensure at least 155 Pleasanton seniors would receive hot, nutritious meals in a supportive and welcoming social setting. Tri-Vallev Haven, Paul Hoffman. Data Manager - advised that one (I) funding request would help rehabilitate the Children's Room at Shiloh, the domestic violence shelter, which is showing signs of consistent heavy use and some vandalism. The second request would upgrade the agency's phone system, to ensure service availability and stability. Commissioner Lambert discussed with Mr. Hoffman vandalism issues that occur at the shelter. In response to a question from Chairperson Tenbrink, Mr. Hoffman advised that he had not been with the agency long enough to have per diem client costs readily available. Mr. Hoffman also informed Commissioner Ponton that he felt the funding request for a replacement telephone system was the most important item. Chairperson Tenbrink closed the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Erickson thanked everyone that applied for funding. He discussed the difficulties faced this year in proportioning funding, due to an approximate 12% reduction in available funds. He reviewed the funding requests and staff recommendations as outlined in Tables A and B in the staff report. Mr. Erickson also advised that as allowed by HUD, 20% of the available funding can be, and has been in past years, used for City administrative expenses. He also provided information about the ECHO Housing request for counseling services funding. Commissioner Testa suggested the Commission request that the City Council consider reallocating the 20% now being used for administrative costs, so that more agency requests could be fulfilled. She recommended that the City find an alternative funding source for the administrative costs. Mr. Erickson advised that this 20% could only be used for Capital funding requests. Human Services Commission Minutes March 1, 2006 Page 4