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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APR 06 1999 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Bobbie J. Patterson, Mayor Pro Tem Guy N. Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P. Cokinos John K. Davis April 6, 1999 Becky Ames Lane Nichols, City Attorney Ray A. Riley, City Manager Barbara Liming,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on April 6, 1999, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentations and Recognition * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items * Consent Agenda Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. The Reverend Brice Mandaville, Triangle Baptist Church in Nederland, gave the invocation. Police Detective Richard Odom led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis. Also present were: Ray A. Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Barbara Liming, City Clerk. *Presentations and Recognitions Art Museum Director Jeffery York, Publicity Officer Jody Domingue, and Houston artist Bert Long, Jr. announced a special event, "The Ice Man Cometh." Mr. Long will create a 100,000 pound multi- colored ice sculpture on the Museum grounds on April 16, 1999. He will use a chain saw and chisel to create an "art happening," that will take 18 hours of constant labor. Mr. Long said this is an opportunity to give an art experience to the community, and that an artist's objective is to communicate. Everyone is invited to stop by and witness the art happening in progress. Peak viewing times will be between 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is a history making opportunity to watch Mr. Long working with his biggest ice sculpture to date. A swing music lawn party will be part of the evening family festivities. Mr. Long said this will be the first live event to be sent out on the Internet all over the world at www.settoday.com, sponsored by Internet Concepts in Beaumont. In addition to Art Museum staff, sponsors of this event are Entergy, Dorothy Anne and C. W. Conn, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., and Target Stores. Four proclamations were issued: "BISDstory Day," April 12,1999; "Public Health Week," April 5- 11, 1999; "March of Dimes WalkAmerica Day," April 10, 1999; and "Child Abuse Prevention Month," April, 1999. *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Regular agenda items. Ms. Alice Ramsey, 3440 Goliad, asked Council to table Item No. 3 regarding adoption of the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan to consider input from citizens regarding their property. She stated that the plan has not been approved by neighborhood associations or residents, and she is concerned about property owners. Mr. Allen Lee, 5095 Maddox, questioned if taxes will be raised by approval of issuance of $20 million in certificates of obligation, voiced his opinion of increased taxes, spoke of Council term limits, and complained about items on the Consent Agenda not meeting criteria established for less controversial items. He named specific items and amounts of contracts and questioned reason for a three-minute rule. Consent Agenda Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held March 30, 1999. Confirmation of committee appointments - No appointments made A) Approve the conveyance of properties for the Neighborhood Revitalization Project 1) Property located at 4445 Diamond Street would be conveyed to the Southeast Texas Community Development corporation, Inc. - Resolution No. 99-108 2) Property located at 4430 Diamond Street would be conveyed to the Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation, Inc. - Resolution No. 99-109 B) Approve a change in signatories for the Cash Bond Account at Chase Bank of Texas, N.A. (Patricia Franklin will be added and Wanda Guidry deleted as an authorized signatory) - Resolution No. 99-110 C) Approve a contract for the replacement of the exterior metal wall system at the North Maintenance Hangar of the Beaumont Municipal Airport (with Ram Steel Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $25,300) - Resolution No. 99-111 D) Approve a contract for the replacement of the exterior metal wall system at Buildings "C" and "D" of the Fleet Maintenance Facility at 4955 Lafin Road (with Ram Steel Constructors in the amount of$28,800) - Resolution No. 99-112 Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None Minutes;4/6/99;Page 2 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider authorizing the publication of the notice of intention to sell $20 million in certificates of obligation Mr. Riley explained that this is a continuation of the Capital Improvement Program that includes streets, storm drainage, and public facilities. Requests are considered in a systematic manner and Council approves a Capital Improvement Program with the annual budget in September of each year. Before these projects are begun, competitive bids are received, and Council awards the bids for each project. All funds are not received simultaneously, but received as needed for particular projects. Enough cash to cover specific projects is obtained through issuance of certificates of obligations annually. These funds are for current, not future projects. Mr. Riley informed Council that Mr. Frank Ildebrando, our financial advisor, and Mr. Lance Fox, our legal advisor, are here to discuss the proposed issue with a current plan to authorize the official statement and proceed to accept bids on April 27. Mr. Frank Ildebrando with Dain Rauscher offered information for the first two items for consideration. Mr. Ildebrando said the first item is for approval of a notice intention to issue certificates of obligation. According to the schedule, approval is needed for two publications before the bond sale on April 27. The notice is a legal requirement before issuance of certificates of obligation. He said that Item 2 is the approval of a preliminary notice of sale and official statement that has been in draft for a month or two and reviewed by City staff and Orgain Bell and Tucker. This document includes all financial data necessary for bidders, rating agencies and bond insurance companies. Councilmember Davis clarified that the $20 million issue is not related to any tax increase and asked about our bond rating. Mr. Ildebrando replied that all numbers they have are well within the present tax rate limits established, and that the bond rating is excellent. Beaumont qualifies to submit for bond insurance that allows going to the market with a AAA rating. The rating with Moody's Investment Service is A-1 and A+ from Standard & Poor's Corporation. Councilmember Davis added that proceeds will be used to provide funding for streets, drainage, parks and building renovation improvements. For the benefit of the public, Mayor Moore asked Mr. Riley to capsulate the process to reach this point. Mr. Riley stated that the Capital Improvement Program is the construction of streets as part of the infrastructure. It is planned on an annual basis, and the actual issuance of bonds does not generate a tax increase. Property taxes pay for debt service, but is related to a total outstanding debt. There are sufficient funds in the balance to take care of any debt service without an additional tax increase this present year. It will increase debt service approximately$1.3 to $1.4 million, depending on interest in the future year. He said some changes may be anticipated through retirement of bonds in the future. Debt Minutes;416199;Page 3 service is only one part of the budget. This year the City's budget is $125 million, of which about $11 million is dedicated to general obligation debt service. Next year, it will increase, but should be met through the balance in the debt service fund that Council reserved this past year. Councilmember Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 99-113 authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue $20 million in certificates of obligation with delivery and receipt of the proceeds by May 27, 1999 to be used to provide funds for street and drainage improvements, park expansions and building renovations and improvements of municipal facilities. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames and Davis Noes: None 2. Consider approving the notice of sale and the preliminary official statement and authorizing the distribution thereof for $20 million in certificates of obligation Councilmember Goodson moved to approve Resolution No. 99-114 approving the notice of sale and the preliminary official statement and authorizing the distribution thereof for$20 million in certificates of obligation. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None 3. Consider a request for the adoption of the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan Mr. Riley spoke of receipt of the original plan on February 15 and deferral because of questions regarding future planning and location of some streets. He said the plan consists of nine goals that deal with appearance of neighborhoods, local and residential and collector streets, design and construction of the area's street network, recreational facilities, improving public safety and health facilities and services, housing opportunities, economic development and transit needs. Mr. Riley reported that City staff met with the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Patterson and reviewed a portion of the plan. Several revisions have been made that include the extension of Erie Street from Cardinal to Avenue A and the extension of Virginia Street southeasterly across the Southern Pacific Railroad to Campus Avenue being deleted. He said this part of the plan seemed to generate the most concern with residents. Also, at that location there was a designation of a Neighborhood Commercial Area, and since they have been removed, the NC area has also Minutes;4/6/99;Page 4 been deleted. He said the area in the general location of the proposed library has been designated as Public Places. At the request of Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, and with these amendments, the plan is brought back for consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Patterson reported that she spoke with the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association and personally with property owners that expressed concerns, and they are pleased and satisfied with this plan. The Pear Orchard Neighborhood Task Force and the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association endorsed this plan. She pointed out that this comprehensive plan for the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood is to provide a road map regarding short and long-term goals and development of that area. It is a guide to providing better streets, better drainage, housing opportunities and other economic opportunities. Mayor Pro Tern Patterson said she is very happy with this plan, is ready to move forward and asked for Council support. Mayor Pro Tern Patterson moved to approve Resolution No. 99-115 authorizing adoption of the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tern Patterson, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Ames, and Davis Noes: None OTHER BUSINESS *Review allocations for Public Service programs and projects in CDBG Budget for FY99 Mr. Riley reviewed that in the budget recently adopted, the Block Grant portion was $2,317,000 with $100,000 reserved for Public Service Grants. In a previous meeting, $22,000 was approved as an allocation for Henry's Place with a remainder of$78,000 to be obligated out of the 1999 budget. He mentioned questions of the availability of other funds and referred to page 2 of "Exhibit A" indicating a total project budget of $3,042,700 with $942,821 expended to date, leaving a project balance of $1,720,754. He said this is a composite representation of previous years remaining. Two line items have been identified which are designated, but not obligated to any purpose. Rental Rehabilitation under the Housing category has $150,000 and Charlton-Pollard under Economic Development has $150,000 designated, but unobligated. Those funds have no encumbrance or obligation for current activities. Mr. Riley reported that 13 applications received under Public Facility and Improvement are primarily related to structures and total $899,220. There are 11 agency requests under Public Service related to organizational activities--to programs rather than a project--that total $423,523. Currently, from the 1999 budget there is $78,000 available with requests totaling $1,323,743. To be able to move forward with the 1999 budget, Mr. Riley said it would be appropriate for Council to obligate, authorize or designate at least the $78,000 and be filed with our budget to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Minutes;4/6/99;Page 5 If Council determines to use some of the designated, unobligated fund, a resolution would be required for their application. Councilmember Davis discussed the categories of Economic Development and Rental Rehabilitation under Housing. To begin funding at $100,000, Councilmember Davis suggested taking funds from these two categories. He complimented the Southeast Texas Food Bank, and spoke of reducing the Charlton-Pollard Economic Development allocation. Councilmember Goodson voiced reasons for asking this item be placed on the agenda, said there is almost $1.4 in requests and a preliminary budget of $100,000. Councilmember Goodson said his goal is to give applicants specific directions in beginning the application process and set better parameters for CDBG funding in the future. He said that a dollar limit should be set to allow a number of agencies to receive funding and to give applicants a realistic view of how much to anticipate. Councilmember Goodson advocated a need to be pragmatic in requirements for applicants and to inform them that Council is primarily looking for sticks and boards-type projects. They should be enlightened that Council does not normally fund operational costs and does not fund the same programs every year. He further addressed looking at more current and acute needs such as the Food Bank. Mayor Moore commented about the Girl's Haven project, said Rental Rehab is important and may not have been utilized as effectively as could be, asked that Council consider possibly taking $50,000 from the Rental Rehab Program and reallocating it to help leverage a bricks and mortar project by participating in the construction program at Girl's Haven. Councilmember Ames concurred with Councilmember Goodson's comments regarding stringent guidelines for applications. She supported consideration of the Southeast Texas Food Bank, spoke of the service the provide the community, and said the monies requested could be in conjunction with their building repairs. Councilmember Smith stated there are several agencies requesting small amounts that could be helped such as the Anayat House, the YWCA, the Food Bank, and the Camp Fire summer program. She elaborated on their services, methods of funding and utilization of outside assistance. Councilmember Davis added Martin Elementary School, Partnership Community Mental Health Center, and Plymouth Village Trust Apartments for future consideration of some level of funding. Further discussion included other resources, amounts of projects, services provided, and consideration for the most urgent. Mayor Moore voiced consideration of reallocating $50,000 from Rental Rehab for Girl's Haven and Council concurred with his request. (Mayor Moore excused himself from the meeting at 2:55 p.m.) Minutes;4/6/99;Page 6 Councilmember Ames questioned putting urgent items on the agenda soon. Councilmember Goodson supported putting the most needful projects and reallocations on the agenda. Council consensus was to put the Southeast Texas Food Bank, the YWCA, and Anayat House on the agenda next week, along with reallocation of$50,000 for the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association from Economic Development and $50,000 from Rental Rehab for Girl's Haven. Councilmember Davis clarified that the Rental Rehab Program actually ended and HUD does not make that allocation any longer. COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Davis said it is extremely important to join in support of recommendations made by Councilmember Goodson, and to put more funding into programs in the Public Sector category and earmark them for bricks and mortar. He also advocated establishing set funding in the amount of$25,000. Councilmember Smith stated that all of Council is in agreement that specific guidelines and dollar amounts need to be set for CDBG funding. She said it can be a very frustrating experience both for recipients and Council. Mayor Pro Tern Patterson announced that the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association meeting will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Our Mother of Mercy Hall, and that the South Park Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a cleanup program on April 10 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. A block party will follow from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants may register at 8:00 a.m. at the Police Sub-Station at Woodrow and Highland Avenue. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Ms. Georgine Guillory, 3690 South 11 th Street, addressed Council regarding needed street improvements, drainage problems, lighting, business development in Ward IV, and some form of beautification especially down Washington Boulevard. Also, she asked that Council look at Park Street, Virginia, Avenue A, and 23rd Street. She stated that in January, she spoke to Council regarding street lighting on South 11th Street and has not received a reply. Mr. Bill Proctor, 4340 Westridge, suggested that agencies such as the Food Bank and Some Other Place encourage donation of left-over food from restaurants for their service. Councilmember Smith responded that there are health regulations that prevent this exchange because of the concern of food spoilage and protecting the public from possible illness. Minutes;4/6/99;Page 7 Ms. Alice Ramsey, 3440 Goliad, again addressed Item 3 adopting the West Oakland/Pear Orchard Neighborhood Plan to state that her intent is not to argue or harass any issue, but to express her concern that residents need to be aware of changes in their area. She stated that all residents of Pear Orchard are not aware changes made in the plan. She said that streets were not the only area of concern, invited Council to attend the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and thanked them for the vote of confidence and consideration for the YWCA. Mr. Al Price addressed Council to announce that April is Fair Housing Month. He spoke of HUD undergoing a drastic turnaround in the past ten years, said community development corporations have participated in the housing economy to at least $620 billion, and without them there would be a significant lack in provision for housing to those in lower income brackets. Mr. Price invited Council to attend a Parade of Affordable Homes throughout Beaumont on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Charlton-Pollard area and again on May 1 st and 2nd. Culmination of the celebration will be a banquet. Secretary Cuomo has been invited to be here on April 30. If Secretary Cuomo is not able to attend, a high level official from HUD is expected to replace him. In response to Council questions, Mr. Price addressed further home ownership in north Beaumont. He explained a revolving fund that replenishes itself and stated that the pace of development is governed by land acquisition. He said that homes can be built as rapidly as land is acquired. Councilmember Davis suggested looking at an area off Magnolia at the corner of Ashley and Miller as a prospective site for approximately six homes. The Reverend Brice Mandaville, 1426 Johnson Street, Port Neches, addressed Council regarding his request last November on behalf of Fire District No. 1 for possible negotiations for fire protection in Beaumont's ETJ. He summarized activities that included a scheduled workshop being planned, a fire in December, meetings with Congressman Lampson, and Cardinal Meadows' request for annexation. The Reverend Mandaville questioned when a workshop may be held and when Mayor Moore may be able to meet with Congressman Lampson. Mayor Pro Tern Patterson reported that a procedure is in place, and deferred comment to the City Manager. Mr. Riley explained that an annexation request has been received and referred to the Planning Commission for further consideration. A comprehensive report was made to Council in a workshop session showing all the area currently in Beaumont's ETJ that is covered by contracts providing secondary fire coverage. The Reverend Mandaville requested a copy of the plan and was instructed to contact Kyle Hayes, the assistant to the City Manager. Mr. Billy Hadnot, 1174 Ashley, addressed Council to question an appeal process for the two structures at 1170 and 1180 Ashley recently ordered to be razed. Mr. Hadnot thanked the Police Department for assertiveness in the area and said, "they are running off the riff-raff in my area." Mr. Hadnot claimed his houses did not create the problem and reported that he has begun to raze the structure at 1170 Ashley, but would like to repair 1180 Ashley, and again inquired about a further appeal. Minutes;4/6/99;Page 8 Mr. Hadnot was informed by the City Attorney that his addressing Council at this time serves as an appeal. Mr. Allen Lee, 5095 Maddox, disagreed with the definition of an appeal for Mr. Hadnot and requested Councilmember Davis to meet with him and Mr. Hadnot after Council. He claimed there are a lot of issues of misunderstanding in the neighborhood, and that Mr. Hadnot wants drug dealers removed and should not be penalized for their actions. He claimed Mr. Hadnot wants to form a neighborhood watch and commented that several houses in the area have been razed, but not stopped drug traffic. Mr. Lee stated that high grass is a problem the community needs to work on, and again voiced his request to allow Mr. Hadnot to rehabilitate his structure. Councilmember Davis told Mr. Hadnot that he passed by the residence twice in recent days and would be happy to meet with him and the residents in an effort to move forward. Also, he informed Mr. Lee that a request has already been submitted for cutting the high grass. Mr. Lee referred to an ordinance and read, "failing to comply with such an order within the time therein stipulated shall be deemed guilty a misdemeanor." Mr. Lee said Mr. Hadnot has not complied and an order has been formed. He claimed that a misdemeanor grants an appeal process, and the City Attorney will not file a misdemeanor against Mr. Hadnot and is denying him his due process and a quagmire has been created. EXECUTIVE SESSION Consider matters related to contemplated or pending litigation in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code: GreenTree Administrators, Inc. v. City of Beaumont Richard Schlesinger v. City of Beaumont Juanita Ceaser dba Barbeque Lagniappe Restaurant Consider matters related to employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Government Code: City Manager There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m. David W. Moore, Mayor Barbara Liming, ity Cler Minutes;4/6/99;Page 9 City of Beaumont 801 Main St, Phone: C- dBeaumoid P.O Box 3827 Room 320 Fax:(4)880-3712 89 Beaumont,TX 77704 mawrWX&M To: Ray A.Riley, City Manager From: Beverly P.flodges,Finance Officer �A,11__ Date: Thursday,April 01, 1999 Subject: 1999 HUD Consolidated Grant-Public Service Applications All eligible applications for grant funding were submitted for Council review on Friday, February 5, 1999.The Final Budget, as approved on March 2, 1999,included an allocation of $100,000 for public service applications which encompassed both Public Service and Public Improvement applications. On March 16, 1999,Council approved the Emergency Shelter Grant allocation to the Salvation Army and appropriated$22,000 from the Public Service allocation to fund homeless services at Henry's Place. This reduced the available funds in the Public Service allocation to$78,000. Currently,there are prior period funds designated but unobligated in the categories of Housing and Economic Development. Specifically, $150,000 in Rental Rehabilitation- Multifamily and$150,000 in Charlton-Pollard Economic Development.These designations may be reallocated by Council at any time. The existing unfunded applications total$1,323,743.The attached documents include: Project Expenditure Report-February 28, 1999 Summary of Existing Applications (Public Service and Public Improvement) Program Descriptions I will be prepared to assist and answer any questions related to the 1999 HUD Consolidated Budget Public Service Applications at the Council workshop April 6, 1999. EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF BEAUMONT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND PROJECT EXPENDITURE REPORT February 28, 1999 Current Project Expended Project Budget To Date Encumbrances Balance HOUSING Minor Rehabilitation 375,000 252,184 1,024 121,792 Acquisition/Site Development 516,000 69,378 234,574 212,048 Rental Rehabilitation-Multi-Family 150,000 - - 150,000 • TOTAL HOUSING 1,041,000 321,562 235,598 483,840 II CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION Clearance and Demolition 425,000 167,294 35,409 222,297 TOTAL CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION 425,000 167,294 35,409 222,297 III PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS L L Melton YMCA 300,000 61,882 38,118 200,000 Charlton-Pollard Park 150,000 108,233 - 41,767 Street Improvement 125,000 - - 125,000 TOTAL PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS 575,000 170,115 38,118 366,767 IV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Charlton-Pollard Economic Development _ 150,000 - _ - 150,000 • TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 150,000 - - 150,000 V LOAN PROGRAMS Historic Preservation 85,300 4,500 - 80,800 Small Business 766,400 279,350 70,000 417,050 TOTAL LOAN PROGRAMS 851,700 283,850 70,000 497,850 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,042,700 942,821 379,125 1,720,754 • Designated but unobligated @3/31/99. 1999 HUD CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS Total Request PUBLIC FACILITY AND IMPROVEMENT A. W. Schlesingers Geriatric Center $ 5,650 Anayat House 5,536 Beaumont On The Grow 13,400 Buckner Children's Village 50,000 Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association - Neighborhood House 100,000 Habitat for Humanity 85,000 Junior League of Beaumont, Inc. 50,000 Partnership Community Mental Health Center 280,000 Some Other Place 175,000 Southeast Texas Food Bank 20,000 Tyler's Children's Home 75,000 Young Women's Christian Association of Beaumont 9,634 Young's Boarding Halfway House 30,000 TOTAL PUBLIC FACILITY AND IMPROVEMENT 899,220 PUBLIC SERVICE A. W. Schlesinger Geriatric Center 32,000 Beaumont Police Activities League 15,000 Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association - Neighborhood House 50,000 Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association -Youth Skills 150,000 Martin Elementary School 5,245 Midnight Basketball League Program 13,200 Plymouth Village Trust Apartments 25,000 Prevent Blindness Texas - Houston Branch 10,000 Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs 78,985 Southeast Texas Camp Fire Council, Inc. 5,093 Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation 40,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE 424,523 TOTAL HUD CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT REQUESTS $ 1,323,743 PUBLIC FACILITY AND IMPROVEMENT A.W.Schlesingers Geriatric Center $ 5,650 Funds will be used to purchase and install ADA Resident Room Signs in order to meet ADA requirements larger raised numbers and Grade 2 Braille for a facility that provides medical and nursing services to low to moderate income elderly and persons with disabilities. Anayat House 5,536 Funds will be used to renovate the kitchen of a facility that houses families(51%low to moderate income) of persons hospitalized in the Beaumont area. Beaumont On The Grow 13,400 Funds will be used to renovate a facility that will house,up to six months at no cost,to low income households headed by women from abused and violent situations. Buckner Children's Village 50,000 Funds will be used to help with the construction of a facility that will offer an alternative educational,non- traditional setting for mentally and medically fragile children from low to moderate income families. Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association-Neighborhood House 100,000 Funds will be used to acquiretrehabilitate a neighborhood church(McCabe)and use it as the headquarters for the Neighborhood Association,which will provide services for low to moderate income families. Habitat for Humanity 85,000 Funds will be used to assist with the acquisition/rehabilitation of a warehouse that will store donated and purchased materials,which will be used to construct housing for low income persons_ Junior League of Beaumont,Inc. 50,000 Funds will be used to help with the construction of a Family Resource Center in the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood. Partnership Community Mental Health Center 280,000 Funds will be used to assist with the development of a 25 bed licensed personal care home for geriatric patients, an after-school adolescent program,an intensive out patient program and an adult daycare service for people from low to moderate income families. Some Other Place 175,000 Funds will be used to assist with the construction of a facility that will provide existing and new services to the low/no income families. The funds will also be used to provide special programs on site. Southeast Texas Food Bank 20,000 Funds will be used to assist with the repair of an existing structure that houses perishable and non-perisable food items which are distributed to the local area homeless shelters,soup kitchens and other non-profit food providers in Beaumont and surrounding areas. Tyler's Children's Home 75,000 Funds will be used to assist with the construction of a facility that would be used to house twelve(12)homeless children. Young Women's Christian Association of Beaumont 9,634 Funds will be used to help purchase materials needed to renovate and update an existing facility that provides residential services to women and summer activities to children from low to moderate income families. Young's Boarding Halfway House 30,000 Funds will be used to assist with the renovation,ADA accessible requirements and building code compliance of a facility that houses mentally ill and mentally restored adults. TOTAL PUBLIC FACILITY AND IMPROVEMENT 899,220 PUBLIC SERVICE A.W.Schlesinger Geriatric Center 32,000 Funds will be used to purchase a wheelchair accessible van,which meets ADA requirements. The van will allow the residents to access outpatient medical services and attend community events. Beaumont Police Activities League 15,000 Funds will be used to assist with administration costs,equipment purchases and transportation expenses for a program that offers athletic,recreational,cultural and educational activities for girls and boys between the ages 5 and 17 from low to moderate income families. Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association -Neighborhood House 50,000 Funds will be used for the salaries and operation of the Chariton-Poltard Neighborhood House. Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood Association -Youth Skills 150,000 Funds will be used to provide juvenile crime prevention programs for youth from low to moderate income families. Funds will be used for administration costs,equipment and transportation expenses. Martin Elementary School 5,245 Funds will be used to purchase musical instruments for children from low to moderate income families. Midnight Basketball League Program 13,200 Funds will be used to assist with the operation of an educational,athletic program for at-risk youth from low to moderate income families. Plymouth Village Trust Apartments 25,000 Funds will be used to assist with the purchase of a 15 passenger van to help with senior citizen transportation,as well as,youth programs and field trips for people from low to moderate income families. Prevent Blindness Texas-Houston Branch 10,000 Funds will be used to assist the Partners In Prevention&Vision Matters program for indigent,homeless,and needy low income adults,through vision screening,referral and eyeglass dispensary for residents in the Beaumont area. Salvation Army Boys&Girls Clubs 78,985 Funds will be used to assist with the operation of an after-school program at Dunbar Elementary for youth from low to moderate income families,and for the purchase of a 77 passenger bus used for daily transportation of youth from 13 Beaumont schools. Southeast Texas Camp Fire Council,Inc. 5,093 Funds will be used to assist In the support of a summer and after-school program for approximately 25 boys and girls from low income families who reside in the Washington Housing Complex at 3255 Elmira. Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation 40,000 Funds will be used to provide the salary for a credit counselor and the operational costs associated with helping low to moderate homebuyers to achieve acceptable credit ratings. TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE 424,523 TOTAL HUD CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANT REQUESTS $ 1,323,743