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I I I I I I I I I I I I I CASE ALLOCATION OF 1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frollk Background: Basically, CDBG funds are limited to being used for projects that benefit the handicapped, senior citizens and low to moderate income persons; planning projects; economic development actvifies; and historical preservation. The City of Ramsey's allocation for 1997 CDBG funds is in the amount of $33,120.00. Each year you do a project, the County deducts $1,000.00 from the allocation for administrative expenses. The public hearing to receive requests and suggestions for use of the 1997 allocation was held on January 28, 1997. Ramsey did not do any projects or fund any public service agencies in 1996. We therefore have $66,240 in CDBG funds available to us. However, the County has indicated that some of the other communities are taking their entire 3 year allocations in the first year or two of this funding cycle for larger projects. So basically for cash flow reasons, the County is requesting that Ramsey limit its 1997 project to one year's allocation and do a two year allocation project in the final year of the 3 year cycle, 1998. Observations: The following requests for CDBG funds were received from public service agencies. Staff has also contacted the agencies to obtain a more detailed breakdown of how Ramsey residents have benefitted from these programs. Many of the agencies are not accustomed to accumulating data based on the City of residency, so some figures are based on zip code which would reflect Ramsey/Anoka. Since the number of city residents served is becoming a common question to these agencies, I believe they will be implementing data gathering methods that will be retrievable by City. Alexandra House $2,500.00 In 1996, Alexandra's Community Advocacy Service provided assistance in filing orders for protection, accompaniment to court, transportation needs, general information and support to 29 Ramsey women. The Hospital Advocacy Service provided intervention services at Unity and Mercy Hospital emergency rooms to 2 Ramsey women. There were 22 crises calls from Ramsey women in 1996. Five women from Ramsey participate in the Community Support Group program. Nineteen Ramsey students participated in the Violence Prevention and Teen Advocacy Program. Eleven Ramsey women and children received shelter in 1996. This totals 88 incidences of direct service to Ramsey residents. North Anoka M~.~s on Wheels $3.733,00 Either on a temporary or permanent basis, North Anoka Meals on Wheels provided services to 38 Ramsey residents in 1996. North Anoka Meals on Wheels currently has 11 Ramsey residents on their delivery roster.