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I I I I I CASE #~ 1992 coMMuNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Basically, cDBG funds are limited to being used for projects that benefit the handicapped, senior citizens and lo~w in~ome persons. The City of Ramsey's estimated allocation for 1992 CDBG is in the amount °f~$28~090. A public hearing was scheduled this evening for the purpose of receiving comments and-reqtlests for use of the 1992 CDBG allocation. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CDBG funds ,are processed in 3 year cycles. 1992 is the 3rd year of a 3 year cycle and we must do a project in 1992; the funds cannot be carried over into the next 3 year spending cycle. The project selectign process proposed is Council receiving suggestions and requests this evening, providing CitM Staff with instructions as to preferred projects requiring further research for Council consideration On F~bmary 25, and placement of a case on the February 25 Council agenda to adopt a resolution allocating 1992 CDBG funds. Observations: There exists ag'rea[ need for neighborhood park facilities in the proximity of the Flintwood P.U.D. The Flintwood P.U.D, is a neighborhood of younger families and the nearest developed park is River's Bend. ~Acdess to that park for the Flintwood children would require crossing Hwy. #47. There is an ur~deV~loped park lot adjacent to Flintwood P.U.D. that would accommodate play structures, swipgs, h very basic park shelter with picnic table, and sandlot ballfield. To make these park improve~ent~; on the basis of benefit to low income persons residing in the area would be very cumbers ~c!rne ~ justify. However, these improvement s could also qualify for CDBG funding on the basis :o~ benefit to the handicapped if we select and develop amenities that are handicap accessible. Parks ~and Utilities Coordinator Mark Boos has been working on some preliminary development i~lan$ for that park area, all of which would be handicap accessible. Based on preliminary c6st e~timates, we know that the entire $28,000 could easily be allocated to fund certain improvements in this park area. Again as in 1991,i other options for CDBG allocations are the Anoka County Rehabilitation I-lousing Program gnd Public Service Agencies. To date, I have received one application from a public servic~ agency, North Suburban Counseling Center, in the amount of $1,500. The application is enclosed for your review. I fully expect that other public service agencies will be present at the public hearing to submit requests for allocations. Recommendation: It is recommended [that City Staff be directed to put together a firm project proposal for Flintwood park improveirienb using the 1992 CDBG allocation and conduct an analysis of all CDBG proposals, including those from public service agencies, on a S/person impact basis. CounCil Action: Will be based on your discussion. Review Checklist: CC: 2/11/92 City Administrator Parks & Utilities Coordinator Zoning Administrator