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D.F(14,58 <br /> that was the basis upon which Mr. Smith has been denied participation in <br /> the program. <br /> Mr. Levi: Sir. <br /> Chairman Whitted: Now that has been, that was the decision of the CD Director, <br /> Mr. Levi (interrupting) : We understand that sir, I know that. I'm aware <br /> where the decisions emanate fium. <br /> Chairman Whitted: Continuing to talk (Undecipherable) <br /> Mr. Levi (continuing to talk—picking up when intelligible) : My My My statement <br /> related to the significance of this and not the relevancy. Relevancy is <br /> Chairman Whitted: Okay. <br /> Mr. Levi: very broad I think Einstein proved that. Buy my point is this: <br /> That if this was that significant and it seems to ma that you it I can go <br /> to the Retail Merchant's Association and apply for credit and they aren't <br /> going to a store, they aren't going to give crPAit until they get an <br /> answer back form the Retail Merchant's Association. They pay them X <br /> number of dollars per year for Membership, sir <br /> Chairman Whitted: But <br /> Mr. Levi: and that membership enables them to serve as a clearing house to <br /> provide positive and negative data to justify extending credit. <br /> Chairman Whitted: I <br /> Mr. Levi: Now, this letter of reference was designed to secure from past <br /> benefactors of services rendered by a contractor as to whether it was <br /> satisfactory or non-satisfactory. And it seems to ire a good strong <br /> administrator who sends (tape over) then I would raise some questions <br /> here. And and you have been charged charged with the responsibility of <br /> administrating public funds. And this is why I'm presenting this to you. <br /> I'm not talking about how relevant three, four, five, six, seven, I know <br /> that it's relevant for the Rehab Specialist to be competent enough to <br /> make decisions. I know it's relevant that your County and City inspectors <br /> be competent enough to make decisions. We aren't getting into that. I'm <br /> talking about how significant was this form? It could deny or grant <br /> participation. It was never used. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit: Participation was granted. Participation was granted; the <br /> contract was signed March 17th. <br /> Mr. Levi: The form was never used. The data to be utilized as a result of <br />