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$¢nigr Housing in the City of Ramsey $ ?? County Commissioner Dennis Berg has suggested that the City of Ramsey look into the acquisition of land for senior housing. As a result of this idea being in the discussion stage only, City Council might want to begin contemplating a project of this type with future CDBG funding. Recommendation: In accordance with the County's request, City Staff is recommending allocation of one year's funding in 1997 and reserving two years funding for 1998. In concert with welfare reform, City Staff is recommending that the City Council channel a majority of the funds to agencies that help persons fill the gap between self-sufficiency and welfare. CEAP, Opportunity Services and Child Care Resource & Referral meet that goal. In the area of social services, Alexandra House is providing benefit to the most number of Ramsey residents. And, the City should be using some of the funds to get its own house and order and ADA retrofits to sidewalks provides that. City Staff recommends allocation of 1997 CDBG funds in the following ways: Alexandra House CEAP Opportunity Services Child Care Resource & Referral* Sidewalk Retrofits $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $7,600.00 $13,520.00 TOTAL $31,120.00 *With the exception of Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), Council was provided with copies of all applications received from public service agencies at the public hearing on January 28. A copy of a letter dated February 5, 1997 from CCR&R is enclosed for Council's information. MotionAdopt Resolutiont°: ~t97-02-~locatingi~ 1997 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Review Checklist: CC: City Administrator Finance Officer 2/11/97 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I