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1995 COMMUNITY <br /> By: <br /> <br /> · , CASE # / <br /> <br />DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS <br />Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Basically, CDBG funds are limited to being used for projects that benefit the handicapped, senior <br />citizens and lowlto moderate income persons; planning projects; and historical preservation. Thc <br />City of Ramsey'~ estimated allocation for 1995 CDBG is in the amount of $34,769.00. The public <br />hearing was sch~uled this evening for the purpose of receiving comments and requests for use of <br />the 1995 CDBG klloeation. <br /> <br />CDBG funds are processed in 3 year cycles; 1995 is the 3rd year of a 3 year cycle and as Staff <br />understands it, R~asey is obligated to do a project this year. I should also take this oppommity to <br />remind you that ~ch year we do a project, $1,000.00 is deducted from our allocation for County <br />administrative colsts. <br /> <br />The project selecfi~'on process proposed this year is as follows: I) receive requests and suggestions <br />at the January 24ipublic hearing; 2) Council to review requests from January 25 to February 14; <br />3) Council adop~resolution to allocate 1995 CI)B.,G_ funds at their February 14 meeting. For your <br />information purposes, a table representing Ramsey s CDBG project history is enclose& <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />In preliminary discussions, staff has identified the following potential projects: <br /> <br /> a) Pave another segment of Central Park paths <br /> b) U .tkl~_ are the housing element of the comprehensive plan <br /> c) Prepare a storm sewer plan <br /> d) Preservation of old town hall <br /> e) Public Service Agencies <br /> f) Co!tory Housing Rehabilitation Fund <br /> g) D~elopment of another ACCAP house on a Ramsey parcel <br /> <br />Staff will work to have more information regarding the above items available for Council on <br />January 24. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />For information pa!'Poses only. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br />CC: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />1/24/95 <br /> <br /> <br />