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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development Block Grant Commission - Minutes - 04/11/1991r1 CDBG COMMISSION MINUTES April 11, 1991 The regular meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Commission was called to order by Chairperson Tom Dougherty at 6:35 p.m. in the 281 N. College Conference Room. Members Present: Linda Coxen, Lou Stitzel, Tom Dougherty, Carolyn Early, Bill Bertschy, Joseph Zimlich, Josie Mata, Bobbie Guye, Tina Marie Ribera, Mary Clark, Dan McArthur Members Absent: Tom Byington, Carl McWilliams Staff Members Present: Ken Waido, Jackie Davis, Carmen Jimenez REVIEW OF CURRENT PROJECTS Ms. Davis briefly reviewed the FY 1990 CDBG Projects. Ms. Davis reported that most of the projects were underway. The Habitat for Humanity has not been started. They plan to begin construction in the Spring. The Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation lost the matching funds from the State's Emergency Shelter funds for foreclosure prevention. Those funds will be reprogrammed into the FY 1991 CDBG program. Ms. Davis reported that the One West Contemporary Art Center had applied for architectural barrier removal funds for an elevator to the Old Post Office Building. That project will soon be underway. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPOSALS Proposal packets for FY 1991 were distributed. Mr. Waido advised that the Commission has until May 8 and May 9 to review the proposals. On Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9, the Commission will hold Question and Answer sessions with the applicants in order to clarify any questions or concerns they may have about the proposals. These meetings will be held in the CIC Room of City Hall West, 300 LaPorte Avenue, at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Waido advised the Commission to contact the CDBG staff if they have questions on a particular proposal. CDBG PROGRAM POLICIES AND PRIORITIES Mr. Waido explained that the CDBG Program's priorities are primarily to provide housing assistance to low and moderate income families. However, other areas are also considered for funding, such as acquisition, public facilities, public services, planning and administration, and historic preservation. REVIEW PROCESS Mr. Waido explained that the Commission will hold a question and answer session with the applicants on May 8 and 9. On May 15 and 16, the Commission will meet to develop a list of project priorities. The list is sent to the City Council, who will hold a public hearing on June 4. The City Council will then adopt the FY 1991 CDBG Program by a Resolution. Mr. Waido announced that the lunch and tour on April 4 in celebration of National Community Development Week had been a success. Meeting adjourned at 7.:30 p.m. NOTE: Please remember to bring your proposal packet and list of questions to the May 8 and May 9 meeting. CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION CIC ROOM, CITY HALL WEST, 300 LAPORTE AVENUE Wednesday, May 8, 1991 6:30 - 6:40 City of Fort Collins - CDBG Administration $ 95,600 PAS 6:40 - 6:50 City of Fort Collins - Fair Housing Consultant $ 5,000 PA2 6:50 - 7:20 Neighbor -to -Neighbor, Inc. - CHOICE Senior Housing Counseling $ 110708 PA3 - Fair Housing Counseling $ 42,770 PA4 - Architectural Barrier Removal and Emergency Repairs $ 15,000 AB1 7:20 - 7:30 Senior Resorts of America $ 65,000 PA5 7:30 - 7:50 New Bridges —Acquisition of 316 Jefferson $150,000 AQ1 - Operating Expenses 32,730 PS7 7:50 - 8:10 Children's Clinic - Acquisition of 400 Remington $175,000 AQ2 - Children's Clinic - Healthy Start 50,000 PS2 8:10 - 8:30 United Day Care Center and LCSI Agencies - Acquisition $3351800 AQ3 - Sliding Scale Day Care Assistance 20,000 PS10 8:30 - 9:10 Fort Collins Housing Authority - Acquisition of Trans. Housing $115,000 AQ4 - Acquisition of Real Property $250,000 AQ5 - Payment of Nonfederal Share $135,682 HR1 - Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk & Lands. $ 150000 HR2 9:10 - 9:30 Putnam-Fullana Parent-Teacher Organization - Putnam Playground Expansion $ 25,000 AQ6 - Upgrade of Putnam Park $ 50,000 PF4 • 0 CITY OF FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION CIC ROOM, CITY HALL WEST, 300 LAPORTE AVENUE Thursday May 9, 1991 6:30 - 6:40 Crossroads Safehouse - Underground Automatic Sprinkler $ 10,695 HR3 6:40 - 6:50 Bill Starke - Northern Hotel - Fire Sprinkler $135,000 HR4 6:50 - 7:00 DMA Plaza, Inc. Exterior Rehab $ 91,750 HR5 7:00 - 7:10 Larimer County Food Distribution Center - Rehab $ 51,500 HR6 7:10 - 7:20 City of Fort Collins Planning Dept./ Forestry Division/Engineering Division - Installation of street trees $ 16,520 PF2 7:20 - 7:30 City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Dept. - Interpretive Program for Gustav Swanson Nature Area $ 11,970 PF1 7:30 - 7:1G City of Fort Collins Parks & Recreation Dept. - Purchase of Land $ 70,000 PF3 7:40 - 7:50 Disabled Resource Services - Youth Employment Program $ 6,000 PS1 7:50 - 8:10 Catholic Community Services/Northern - Hostel of Hospitality/Job Bank $ 20,000 PS3 - Job Empowerment Program $ 5,000 PS4 8:10 - 8:20 Senior Employment Services $ 8,000 PS5 8:20 - 8:30 Project Self -Sufficiency - Case Management $ 10,000 PS6 8:30 - 8:40 Volunteer's Clearinghouse - Basic Education Skills $ 13,888 PSS 8:40 - 8:50 Lutheran Family Services - Short-term Crisis Counseling to Prevent Child Abuse $ 21,360 PS9 8:50 - 9:00 Sunshine School, Inc. - Sliding Scale Day Care & Audit Assistance $ 15,000 PS11 9:00 - 9:10 Care -A -Van, Inc. & SAINT - Computerized Transportation $ 24,800 PS12