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Laos 12 'rr„F 18F T. J assist runaway and homeless youth and their families, and WHEREAS, the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, which is administered by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and has almost $7-million for new grants for basic centers to provide funds to establish or strengthen community-based centers that address the needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families; and WHEREAS, local units of governments may apply for up to $200, 000, in assistance to support programs; and WHEREAS, a 10 per cent local match is required; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THAT: 1. The Lee County Youth Services be designated as the organizational unit to administer the proposed Lee County Runaway and Homeless Youth Center Program. 2. Lee County provide the 10 per cent local match required for the project during Year One (1) the sum of $11, 000. 3. Lee County submit an application to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund the establishment of a Lee County Runaway and Homeless Youth Center ($100, 000, per year/three (3) year program). 4. John E. Dotterer, Chairman of the Lee County Board of Commissioners execute the application and all relevant documents as the County's authorized representative. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote, the motion was unanimously adopted. Mr. Elwin Buchanan, Grants Director, appeared before the Board and reported on the bids received on the rehabilitation of ten homes in the San-Lee Heights area. Mr. Buchanan reported that four bids were rejected because they exceeded the estimated costs. These will be rebid for consideration at a later time. Six of the bids were within the budget and were acceptable. Mr. Buchanan reported that City Rehabilitation Services, Inc. , had reviewed the bids and recommended approval. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. , moved that the following bids be approved