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219. Regular Meeting December 17, 200 I Page 12 survey, Ms. Yates stated the survey performed was done with school district on ages 11- 17, and found the majority of the youth want to have an after school youth center. The purpose of the after school youth center is to provide a safe place for the youth to go after school, to meet educational needs by providing mentoring and tutoring, and recreation at one location. She stated they did look into the Activity Center and found the times were limited, reservations had be made in advance, and a there is a fee. The Youth Commission has made some recommendations on a proposed development of a Youth Center. Mr. Corbin stated Community Action, Youth Commission, and Hays County Extension Agency did this project survey to assess as a need: the top 3 concerns were the youth. Last year Juvenile Probation had over 700 youth referred to our Hays County Probation Department. Most of the juvenile crimes are mainly done between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Youth Commission feels like a Youth Center would be cost effective, since it costs over $74.00 a day to keep a Juvenile in detention. Mr. Corbin stated the City is ready for a Youth Center and this would be greatly utilized by the kids. Ms. Hughson asked if the building we are talking about putting a Youth Center in the National Guard building. Since they have a lease with us, we would need to move them to a different location. Mr. Gilley stated they have discussed moving the National Guard to the Airport, which would require someone building a facility for them to move to the Airport. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like the staff to go and look inside the National Guard facility to see if the building would be suitable and if it would be cost effective. Mr. Montoya asked if the Youth Commission had contacted any of the other agencies that are already established. Mr. Corbin stated YMCA came two years ago and wanted a building donated. Mitchell Center did get a grant from the Boys and Girls Club and are in the process of developing a Boys and Girls Club, Mr. Corbin stated the Commission is very open to do what it takes to get the youth help, Ms. Tatum stated the Boys and Girls Club does have a Chapter at the Charter School, Mitchell Center and Tot Town. The City is prime for a big Boys and Girls Club so that all youth in the City can participate, and we should all work together to develop a Youth Center. Mr. Corbin stated we would still need a facility. The Commission wanted to give several options since the Boys and Girls Club depends greatly on donations from City and County. Ms. Tatum stated most Boys and Girls Clubs are supported by their Cities and Counties, and as City Officials it is our responsibility to provide activities to our youth, as well as other citizens, Mr. Mayhew stated maybe our grant writer could look at resources already available and work on trying to secure some funding. Mr. Corbin stated there was $60,000 put back for the Youth Center and maybe those funds could be for matching funds. Ms. Hughson inquired if there are any after school programs located in school facilities. Mr. Corbin stated they got the 2151 Century Grant, which is a 3 year grant, and after the 3 years, they would have to come up with the funds to keep the programs going. Hernandez Middle School has several after school clubs but no transportation, which means some children cannot participate because they do not have a way home. Mayor Chiu asked Mr. Corbin if he has an estimate on cost. Mr. Corbin stated the Commission does not have an estimate, but they have looked at the City of Belton. Ms, Hughson suggested the Grant Writer look and see what grants are out there. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding wells under the influence of surface water. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he asked this discussion to be placed on the Agenda since we are