john sutikawa can also answer questions regarding the contract process. >> chair fewer: thank you.let's hear from the b.l.a., please. >> this is an extension to the contract approved between the department and the program preschool for all. for two years, the annual expenditures would be about $3.4 million per year. there is a 10% contingency over the two-year intention of the contract. because the residents do provide for a contract amount of $17.9 million, our budget shows a contract of $17 million. therefore, we request amending the contract to $17 million, and we recommend approval. >> chair fewer: mr. dobson, you are aware of this recommendation? >> yes. >> chair fewer: and you are in agreement? >> yes, we are. >> chair fewer: thank you. i'd like to open this up for public comment. are there any members of the public that would like to come forward? seeing none, public comment is closed. [gavel]. >> chair fewer: i'd like to make a motion to move this item to the full board as amended. can we do that without objection? [gavel]. >> chair fewer: madam clerk, please read item 14.