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determined. Staff met with the Corp of Engineers this week and the draft of the current study should be ready for review in no more than six months. This study has been going on for over ten years. We provided our final funding allocation via MSD in 2007. Senator McCaskill provided the allocation for Corp funding. The Corp is a large regimented organization that requires multiple layers of review and congressional action for annual funding. The earliest we could expect assistance from the Corp on their plan, assuming it moves swiftly and is approved, would be 2012. FEMA provides individual support and in some cases, buy-out if a home received more than a 50% loss. The New City Fellowship and Americorp volunteers continue to work with uninsured flood victims. They are still in need of volunteers; there are around 20 homes still in need of debris and mold removalcontact Jeremy at420-4170. Loop Security Initiative A working draft of the is attached for your feedback. The Chief of Police and I will be working with Washington University and the Loop Special Business District to assess the proposal, generate additional ideas, and explore finding partners for funding of the program. The initiative focuses on the long-term viability of the Loop and the safety of our residents and patrons that frequent the Loop. When the report is finalized we will forward to Council for consideration of any required action, such as curfew adjustments. Community Emergency Response The University City Fire Department will host Team (CERT ) training over the course of three days. The training will be held October th 24, 25, and 26. The training will be held at Engine House 2, 1045 North & South Road, on Friday October 24 from 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturday October 25 from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday October 26 from 12 PM to 6 PM. The class size is limited to forty participants. Participants must complete all three days of training. FEMA’s Community Preparedness Division administers the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. CERT is a training program that prepares people to help themselves, their families and their neighbors in the event of a disaster in their community. Through CERT, citizens can learn about disaster preparedness and receive training in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. With this training, volunteers can provide critical support by giving immediate assistance to victims before emergency first responders arrive on scene. CERT volunteers also support the community year-round by participating in community preparedness outreach activities and distributing materials on disaster preparedness and education. Interested parties should contact Janet Carter, UCFD Executive Secretary, at 314-505-8591. Driving Range : After battling record rain this spring and summer, the driving range is now open at Ruth Park Golf Course. There are 25 tee spots and the range is lighted for evening use. Operating hours are sunrise to 9:30 PM. It costs $3 for a small bucket, $5 for a medium bucket and $8 for a large bucket of balls. Discount cards are available at the clubhouse (727-4800). The grand opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at n oon, 1:00 PM Ribbon Cutting, 8211 Groby Road. budget In 2007, the Council determined the City Manager should hold a certain level of transfer authority for efficient City operations. Items excluded from this authority are