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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH 4 APPL CDBG PROG 11-07-83OATE: TO: FROH: SUBJECT: November 7, 1983 PUBLIC HEARING NO. 4 11-7-83 Inter-eom Honorable Mayor & City Council Members Community Development Department lOth Year Application in the Community Development Block Grant Program (HCD) Background The City initially took part in this program in 1974, 1975 and 1976 and successfully completed projects which included storm drain installation on E1 Camino Real, sidewalks, curbs and gutters in various parts of the old town area and a planning study for the E1 Camino Real area. In 1981 the City submitted an application to the County for 8th year funding (82-83) and received the following: 1. $50,000.00 for residential rehabilitation loans; 2. $50,000.00 for the installation of a stom drain on Mitchell Street in the South "B" Street/Mitchell target area. Last year the City was awarded the following amounts for the 9th year program (83-84): 1. $75,000.00 for rehabilitation loans; 2. $75,000.00 for street improvements (curbs, gutters, street lights, sidewalks) in the South "B" Street/Mitchell target area. In June, 1983, the City was awarded $65,000.00 from the Special Emergency Jobs Bills Grant (Public Law 98-8) for the continuation of street reconstruction in the "B" Street/Mitchell target area. These funds will be available for use in December of this year and must be used by the end of 1984. Discussion The City is required to have a citizen advisory conmnittee (Community Development Advisory Board, CDAB) to advise the County of projects and this submittal. The members of the CDAB for the loth year funding include: Janet Schwartz, Chairman Nick Odgen, Vice Chairman Thelma Wells Renee Ferrell Ida Sternberg Staff: Mary Ann Chamberlain, Associate Planner. Isabelle McClements, Senior Citizen Leader Jeff Kolin, Recreation Superintendent Don Lamm, Director of Community Development Block Grant Program November 7, 1983 Page 2 The CDAB met with City Staff on October 24, 1983 and made the following suggestions: Request the following funds for the HCD program for' lOth Year (83-84) Public Facilities Improvements - $200,000 (This amount would allow the City to finish the street improvements in the "B" Street/Mitchell target area). Rehabilitation of Housing Stock - $250,000 (Low Interest Loan Program) (This year the City staff is initiating a program to encourage apartment owners to rehabilitate apartments in our target areas. We would still retain the program for the rehabilitation of owner occupied properties.) Smoke Detector Purchase - $15,000.00 (Purchase smoke detector and give to low and moderate income persons including the handicapped and senior citizens.) Recommendation Approve ~ubmittal of the proposed loth year CDBG application for fiscal year 84-85 as recommended by the Community Development AdvisoT7 Board and staff. Mary An~F/Ch~amberl ai ~ Associa~ce P1 anner MAC :ih