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Recreation and Cultural Committee 7/21/93 <br />Page 2 <br />2. YOUTH BOXING PROGRAM UPDATE <br />Attending: Terri Thompson, John Tavaglione, Laura <br />Pearson, Deen Teer, Dee Bachman <br />Dee Bachman discussed the status of the youth boxing program, <br />noting that a neutral setting is a priority. Youth will be <br />trained on how to box. He noted that Huntington Park has a <br />similar program. <br />Staff feels that $75,000-$80,000 will be needed to get the <br />program started. Funding will be pursued. The Police <br />Department has indicated strong interest in the program. <br />Also, a joint venture could be established with private <br />interests. CDBG funds could be utilized to lease a building. <br />Councilman Tavaglione reported that the old Salvation Army <br />building on University may be an appropriate facility for the <br />program. <br />ACTION: <br />Approval of concept. <br />Identify three sites; evaluate appropriateness of each site. <br />Report to Committee. <br />