HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development Block Grant Commission - Minutes - 03/14/1991CDBG COMMISSION MINUTES
March 14, 1991
The regular meeting of -the Community Development Block Grant
Commission was called to order at 6:35 p.m. in the 281 N. College
Conference Room.
Members Present: Linda Coxen, Lou Stitzel, Tom Dougherty, Carolyn
Early, Tom Byington, Bill Bertschy, Joseph Zimlich, Josie Mata
Members Absent: Bobbie Guye, Tina Marie Ribera, Mary Clark, Dan
McArthur, Carl McWilliams
Staff Members Present: Ken Waido, Carmen Jimenez
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
New members Tom Byington, Joseph Zimlich and William Bertschy
introduced themselves.
DISCUSSION OF CDBG PROGRAM
Ken Waido briefly explained that CDBG funds must meet HUD's three
broad national objectives: 1) To aid in the elimination of blight
and slum conditions, 2) 70% of funds must benefit low and
moderate income perscns, and 3) meet other community development
needs having a particular urgency.
The eligible activities that CDBG can fund are land acquisition;
public facilities, such as water and sewer lines or street and park
improvements; public/human services; removal of architectural
barriers for handicapped accessibility into homes and businesses;
planning and administration, such as downtown or neighborhood
plans, and administration costs; historic preservation; and
rehabilitation of substandard housing units. Mr. Waido advised
that only 15% of CDBG funds can go to public services projects and
20% to planning and administration.
Mr. Waido explained the FY 1991 funding process. He reported that
on March 1, 1991, the CDBG Office started accepting proposals for
FY 1991. All proposals will be distributed to the Commission at
the April it meeting. The Commission will have until May 8 to
review the proposals. On May 8 and 9, the Commission will hold a
question and answer session with the applicants to clarify any
questions or concerns the Commission may have. On May 15 and 16
the Commission will meet to develop a list of project priorities.
Mr. Waido advised that historically, the Commission has not had to
meet a second night to develop the list of priorities. The list is
then forwarded to City Council. City Council may want to schedule
a worksession with the Commission to discuss the list of
priorities. If so, a tentative date has been set for Tuesday, May
28. On June 4, City Council will formally adopt the FY 1991 CDBG
Program by a Resolution. CDBG funds will be available on October
1, 1991 and Recipients can begin their proposed projects.
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Mr. Waido announced that the week of April 1 - 8 is National
Community Development Week. In celebration of this week, the City
of Fort Collins CDBG Office has scheduled a luncheon and a tour of
CDBG projects and programs for April 4, 1991. The lunch will be
held at City Hall West in the CIC Room beginning at 11:30 a.m. The
tour will start at 12:00 and end at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Waido reported
that more information would be sent at a later time.
In recognition of National Community Development Week, the City
Council will be proclaming the week of April 1 - 8 as National
Community Development Week at their March 19 City Council meeting.
Copies of the CDBG proposal packet were distributed for Commission
review.
SELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE -CHAIRPERSON
The following nominations were made:
Tom Dougherty nominated Lou Stitzel for Chairperson. Mrs. Stitzel
declined due to other obligations.
Mrs. Stitzel nominated Bill Bertschy for Chairperson. Mr. Bertschy
declined due to other pressing obligations.
Mrs. Stitzel nominated Mr. Dougherty for Chairperson. Linda Coxen
seconded the nomination.
Mrs. Stitzel nominated Bobbie Guye for Vice -Chairperson. Mr.
Bertschy seconded the nomination.
The Commission voted unanimously in favor of the nominations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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