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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APRIL 9 1996 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF BEAUMONT CIVIC CENTER HELD APRIL 9, 1996 - 1 :30 P.M. BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in regular session this the 9th day of April, 1996, with the following present: HONORABLE: David W. Moore Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro Tern Councilman-At-Large Andrew P. Cokinos Councilman-At Large Lulu L. Smith Councilman, Ward I John K. Davis Councilman, Ward III Bobbie Patterson Councilman, Ward IV Absent: Guy N. Goodson Councilman, Ward II Ray A. Riley City Manager Lane Nichols City Attorney Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk -000- The Invocation was given by the Reverend Clif Cummings of First Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Tom Nelson. -000- Two Proclamations were issued: "Spring Sweep `96 Week," April 8-13, 1996; and a proclamation commemorating the "Forty-Eighth Neches River Festival," April 14-21, 1996. -000- Mayor Moore announced that an executive session will be held following the regular session of City Council in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Allen Lee et al v. Rosemarie Smith and the City of Beaumont; the Claim of Liz Perez; and Examination of the rates of Entergy/Gulf States Utilities. 116 April 9, 1996 Citizen comment was invited on the Consent and Main Agendas. Mrs. Dolly Johnson, 2645 Gladys, Director of Customer Services for Entergy/Gulf States Utilities Company gave an update of Entergy projects with the City. Mrs. Johnson said that Entergy agreed to accelerate the three-year street lighting program that means 1,000 new streets lights will be installed this year instead of over a two-year period and when the project is complete the City will have gotten 1,500 new street lights during the past two years. Also, Mrs. Johnson said that Entergy has been working on electrical service improvements and lighting projects that include the Liberty-Laurel Overpass, Collier's Ferry Park, and the Lucas Drive widening project. She said another activity is the review of their rates and the City's electrical accounts that has corrected errors and resulted in a small refund to the City. She said the third activity with the City involves economic development and contributions by shareholders to organizations and projects within Beaumont. She said that in 1995, shareholders provided more than $260,000 for education, economic development and health and social service organizations or programs. Mrs. Johnson said that Entergy has been working with Beaumont and other cities for the past several months trying to avoid initiation of another rate review. She said negotiations have been underway since last August with the City's Steering Committe and thought a solution was near and an agreement in principle that would have allowed a filing no later than July 1, 1996 based on the 1995 test year. She said their proposal was sent to the Steering Committee, but they have not received a reply. In reference to the item on the executive session, Mrs. Johnson said they believe the item is in reference to a resolution initiating a rate review and is disappointed since they felt an agreement was close at hand. She said if another rate review is initiated, the City would yield to the June, 1996, test year that would include the first six months of 1996 rather than ending with 1995 and asked that the August 1 st filing date be changed to November, 1996, as required under the Texas Merger Agreement, to give them sufficient time to gather data. Mr. Steve Bridges, 5029 Shelly Drive, began comments about an ISTEA grant application and security on proposed bike trails. Mayor Moore advised Mr. Bridges that comments at this time should be directed to items on the Consent or Main Agendas and was told he could comment on any subject after the conduct of regular business. Ms. Catherine Lee, 2440 Louisiana, Ms. Ann Hansen, 1107 McFaddin, Ms. Jeannie Morris, 133 Rosine, Dr. John Roper, Medical Director of the Community Psychiatric Center and Medical Director of Life Resource, 2255 Edson, Mr. Archie Land, 435 Langham Road, and Ms. Sherry Noller, 1409 Gilbert, addressed Council in support of Community Development Block Grant funding for Henry's Place, a day center for the mentally ill. Each speaker cited reasons in support of this addition. Ms. Doris Neeley, 1095 Goliad, addressed Council on behalf of Schlesinger Geriatric Center's request for funding through Community Block Grant funds and said any amount would be appreciated. 117 April 9, 1996 The following Consent Agenda items were considered: Approval of the Minutes of the City Council meeting held April 2, 1996; Resolution No. 96-82 appointing Bruce James to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired term of Brian Alter ending July 12, 1997; Ben Hansen to the Sister City Commission for a term expiring April 8, 1998; reappointing Lonnie Hood for a term expiring July 5, 1997 and Jerry Hinson for a term expiring July 12, 1997 to the Airport Advisory Committee; reappointing Gerald Clark to the Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors; Carol Mattingly to the Sister City Commission for terms expiring March 21, 1998; and Cleveland Nisby to the Planning Commission for a term expiring September 9, 1997; Resolution No. 96-83 authorizing acquisition of Parcel 58: 0.021 of an acre out of Lot 8, Block 1, Wescalder Fig Acres Addition for the appraised value of $250.00 from Chevron Pipe Line Company and Parcel 59: 0.011 of an acre out of Lot 8, Block 1, Wescalder Fig Acres Addition for the appraised value of$250.00 from Wallace Debes for the FM 364/Major Drive Project; and Resolution No. 96-84 designating Dawn Gaudet, Doris McCauley, Debora Guillory, Geneva Gordon and Sheryl Duvall as signatories for the Cash Bond Account No. 05007019292 at Texas Commerce Bank. The Consent Agenda was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Davis. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- Resolution No. 96-85 authorizing an annual contract for Guard Services and Events Staff for an estimated annual cost of$70,020.00 (Guard Service Supervisor @ $7.50/hour; Ticket Taker Supervisor @ $6.75/hour; Ticket Taker @ $6.38/hour; Usher Supervisor @ $6.75/hour; Usher @ $6.38/hour; and Door Guard @ $6.38/hour) with Delta Security, Inc. for the Community Services Department to provide protection of City property and property of City lessees during special events held at the Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre, Fair Park Facilities and other locations as needed was approved on a motion made by Councilman Cokinos and seconded by Councilman Smith. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- City Manager Ray Riley introduced a presentation of the 1996 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. 118 April 9, 1996 He explained that prior to 1995, three grants were considered at different times: the Community Development Block Grant, the Home Grant and the Emergency Shelter Grant. Each grant had individual guidelines and was administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He said that in some cases, an organization might participate in more than one of the programs and create a conflict. Consolidation of the grant programs considers all three programs at the same time. Mr. Riley said that$3.7 million was made available by HUD this past year, that actual allocations for this year have not been approved by Congress yet, and that the City has been advised that as much as a 10% reduction maybe realized. He said the preliminary budget was subject to several public hearing and consideration by the Community Development Advisory Committee. Mr. Riley asked Finance Office Beverly Hodges and CDBG Director Johnny Beatty to describe and present recommended allocations by the CDAC. Mrs. Hodges updated the 1995 Approved Budget and reviewed the proposed 1996 CDAC Budget as outlined on the HUD Consolidated Grant Update attachment. The 1996 CDAC Budget totals $3,100,000 with $875,000 for Housing; $240,000 for Rehabilitation; $80,000 for Clearing & Demolition; $1,085,000 for Public Facilities; $105,000 for Public Services; $265,000 for Economic Development; $75,000 for Emergency Shelter; and $375,000 for Administration. Status of projects were updated by Mrs. Hodges. In a lengthy discussion Council consideration included funding leverage, limited resources, number of requests, individual recipient requests, service duplication, optional funding and degree of need. After further discussion, deliberated options encompassed funding midnight basketball in conflict with curfew regulations, showing good faith in partial funding for Sunlight Properties, the request of the Beaumont Housing Authority, concern to support SETLIFE, Inc. and the People Assistance Coalition, total requests of$1.4 million versus $100,000 in actual funds available and choices for funding. Mr. Riley reminded Council that under CD rules and regulations, 15% of the total budget is limited for use for operation of public service agencies, and Mayor Moore commented that each year the dilemma of more requests than money is faced. Mr. Daniel Clark advised Council that CDAC representatives from various parts of the community with a variety experiences and background and a deep concern for the program attempt to make impartial recommendations for funding. He said they tried to make a good decision, give the best advise possible, but said the final decision is Council's and have the prerogative to make any changes they feel are warranted. Council considered the total amount of money available, considered that Youth Rescue Mission was funded last year with the stipulation that funding would not be continual, decided that the midnight basketball program might need to be eliminated and discussed decreasing the Salvation Army and Watts Home, Inc. funding and reallocation of funds to other groups. In closing the discussion, Mayor Moore identified Council consensus that a total of$35,000 could be reallocated by reducing funding from the Youth Rescue Mission by $11,000; the Midnight Basketball Program by $6,000; the Salvation Army by $12,000; and the Watts Home, Inc. by $6,000, questioned Council's desire for additional time to resolve exact reallocation of the $35,000 and advised Staff that Council desires consideration for funding be given to SETLIFE, Sunlight Properties, Salvation Army and the Schlesinger Geriatric Center. 119 April 9, 1996 Councilman Patterson commended Mr. Clark and the CDAC members for their work in reviewing the grant applications, the Community Development Block Grant Director and Staff and encouraged everyone to vote in the Primary Run-off today. Councilman Davis added appreciation to those involved in the CDBG process and expressed a concern of his that Staff is slow in responding or not responding to citizen needs that he has presented. He told Staff that when he presents requests for the second and third times, he feels a strong need for assisting that citizen and has already checked out that no financial burden will be incurred by the City, does not appreciate failure to respond notifications at this point and clarified that he wants to deliver unprecedented service to the citizens of Beaumont. Councilman Cokinos emphasized Council's concern for all the CDBG applicants and their programs and said he would like to see a real refining of the allocations to everyone's satisfaction. Councilman Smith said she feels the task given to the CDAC is undaunting and that concluding with a meaningful program is commendable, said Staff takes the brunt of criticism and praise and that each year, this decision is very emotional because the requests far outweigh the resources. Councilman Smith praised the efforts of BUILD, Inc. and the Main Street Program toward downtown revitalization of the former Weller building and the Treasure House structure in the Nathan Building, the Fertitta and San Augustine Buildings. She said the architectural drawings indicate fine additions to downtown Beaumont. After contemplating possibilities, Mayor Moore asked Council to consider reallocating the $35,000 in CDBG funds in the amount of $2,000 for SETLIFE; $10,000 for operational expenses to the Salvation Army; $13,000 to Sunlight Properties and $10,000 to Schlesinger Geriatric Center. Councilman Cokinos expressed a desire that SETLIFE receive more than $2,000, and Council concurred that an allocation of$4,000 would be appropriate for SETLIFE; Salvation Army, $10,000; Sunlight Properties, $13,000; and $8,000 for Schlesingers. Council agreed on these allocations and instructed Staff to proceed with this information. -000- Mr. Eldon Stewart, 3255 Minglewood, addressed Council to complain about interpretation and lack of enforcement of the leash law, stray dogs, and reported a recent incident of a loose dog attacking a mail carrier and asked Council to investigate enforcement of Section 5.20 the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Steve Bridges, 5029 Shelly Drive, expressed a concern about ISTEA funding and security at the proposed park, spoke about concerns for better education, crime, road repairs and a desire to become involved in a Neighborhood Watch. Mr. Bridges was advised to meet with Staff regarding information about park funding and road repairs and with Councilman Patterson regarding a Neighborhood Watch. 120 April 9, 1996 Mr. Wayne Sherman, 325 Bradford Drive, addressed Council as a representative of the 100 Club of Jefferson County to extend an invitation to attend an annual banquet to honor Police Officers on Tuesday, April 23rd, at the Civic Center. Mr. Archie Land, 435 Langham, addressed Council to speak of increased crime, reported a recent robbery of his home, complained of slow response and assignment of this incident. Mr. Bruce James, 9520 Broun, thanked Council for their consideration in appropriating grant funds to SETLIFE, Inc. and supported the invitation to Council to attend the 100 Club annual banquet. Ms. Patricia Pugh, 1317 Maple, complimented Council for actions today, complained about lack of employment in Beaumont and said she will have to move back to Tennessee. Mr. Allen Lee, 5095 Maddox, complained of wasted man-hours by having Police Officers present at Council, said he could "almost guarantee" that $875,000 of the HUD Consolidated Grant Funds will not be used because a lawsuit will be filed to prevent building houses (in the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood) because it would be a violation of a desegregation law, gave his opinions regarding bus service, attracting business, creating jobs, tax abatements, said a lawsuit will be filed against Mobil Oil for polluting the environment, complained about lack of City leadership concern, spoke of wood chip piles and breathing problems, added comments about the proposed bike trail and service organizations. -000- Mayor Moore said that homes have been built throughout the entire city--in the Northend, Pear Orchard and the present project is specifically for citizens in the Charlton Pollard neighborhood, said changes have been made in providing better bus service, shared that changes have provided additional services, said consistency must be maintained, not on a special need basis with federally funded dollars, but across the board. Mayor Moore said Council makes an effort to meet needs in a fiscally responsible manner. In considering tax abatements, Mayor Moore said Industrial Contracts have to be considered, unfair competition cannot be created with existing businesses, retention of current businesses is important and said Council will continue to attract new business with right motives, such as promoting public safety, a clean community and good human relationships within the city. He said that tax abatement is not the only deciding factor in choosing a community and Beaumont is trying address all factors. He added that protection of citizens is a prime concern, said he loudly voiced concerns about wood chips when residents of Neches Park were surrounded with them, explained HUD studies on the subject, said he was not invited to attend the meeting this weekend dealing with environmental concerns, and commented about conversations with Mobil, PD Glycol and other facilities and said one of the facilities received the OSHA Star Award for handling safety. Mayor Moore stated that $600,000 has not been spent for the hike and bike trail. He said it is a $3.3 million project that is yet to come to fruition, and said if Beaumont receives the over $2 million grant, then decisions will be made. He emphasized that 121 April 9, 1996 individuals have their preferences of projects, said this is a complete city and Council tries to serve the needs of everyone and that Council is caring and compassionate toward all citizens. -000- There being no further business, the meeting was recessed to reconvene in executive session in the Third Floor Conference Room at City Hall. -000- 1, Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, certify that the above is a true copy of the Minutes of the regular City Council session held April 9, 1996. Barbara Liming Deputy City Clerk 122 April 9, 1996 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT UPDATE 1995 1996 APPROVED CDAC BUDGET BUDGET I HOUSING a. SETCDC $ 750,000 $ 100,000 b. IHDC 300,000 0 c. Non-Specified Homeowner's Assistance 0 575,000 d. Site Acquisition & Development 0 160,000 e. Habitat for Humanity 46,000 40,000 1,096,000 875,000 II REHABILITATION 276,000 240,000 III CLEARING & DEMOLITION 244,000 80,000 IV PUBLIC FACILITIES a. Pruitt Center 485,000 485,000 b. North End Library 500,000 600,000 985,000 1,085,000_ V PUBLIC SERVICES 278,000 105,000 VI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT a. Small Business Revolving Loan Fund 310,000 225,000 b. Historical Preservation 48,000 20,000 c. Build, Inc. 23,000 20,000 381,000 265,000 VII EMERGENCY SHELTER 89,000 75,000 VIII ADMINISTRATION 400,000 375,000 TOTAL $ 3,749,000 $ 3,100,000 "ATTACHMENT" INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM Finance City of Beaumont, Texas Date: April 4, 1996 To: Ray Riley, City Manager From: Beverly P. Hodges, Finance Officer Subject: Council Presentation on Consolidated Plan COMMENTS Please be informed that the 1996 Consolidated Grant Program budget planning process began in January, as the Community Development Division staff developed an itinerary that outlined the sequence of events that are necessary to complete the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements referenced in the Federal Register (24CFR Parts 91, et al). Because of the budget gridlock on Capitol Hill, HUD has not yet provided the City with information stipulating the current year's funding entitlement. Therefore, in order to adhere to application submission requirements, staff proceeded with the budget planning process by estimating the amount of receivable funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter (ESG) and HOME programs. When the actual funding amount is known, staff will make the necessary revisions to the budget for council approval. Based on the previous year's entitlement and information from our Washington correspondent, staff anticipates a 10% across the board reduction of funds. The total projected HUD consolidated budget is $3,100,000. The consolidated budget is comprised of the CDBG entitlement of$2,350,000 which includes program income, the ESG entitlement of$75,000 and the HOME entitlement of$675,000. After the council workshop on February 13th, two public hearings were held on February 28th and 29th. During the hearings, staff provided information concerning the projected entitlement, last year's accomplishments, the nature of the consolidated plan and the proposed activities for the 1996 budget. Interested citizens and representatives from nonprofit agencies were encouraged to ask questions, comment on the proposed budget and submit funding proposals. Subsequently, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) held three meetings on the 1 lth, 13th and 26th of March. During the first meeting, the CDAC recommended to reduce the preliminary budget by 20% across the board, in order to add $180,000 to the Northend Library project which originally totaled $420,000. (See attached budget worksheet page 3.) The second meeting addressed the Public Service allocation. All CDBG eligible projects are submitted to the CDAC and Council for consideration. Twenty-three Public Service Agencies submitted proposals for consideration. Priority for selecting projects was given to those activities that needed at least 50% funding for capital improvements. The CDAC recommended that $105,000 be awarded to various projects. (See attached public service allocation worksheet and descriptions pages 4-9.) A third meeting was held to submit additional recommendations to Council. The board recommended that: • The proposed Northend Library be enlarged. • The CDAC have representation from the Hispanic community. • An activity center should be developed to serve the South Beaumont area. The board has recommended that up to $200,000 of the next fiscal CDBG allocation be budgeted for the development of such a center. In order to comply with the citizen participation requirements mandated by the Federal Register, staff contacted every nonprofit organization listed with the Chamber of Commerce, every neighborhood association listed with the City of Beaumont, the Housing Authority residents, and several churches on the northeast and southeast section of the city which is considered the CDBG strategy area. The citizens and agencies were contacted through a variety of ways, which included the Beaumont Enterprise (Sunday, February 18 the 25th, 1996), Channel 4 City Scope, flyers, public notices on the City hall bulletin boards, phone calls, and the City marquee. Over the next several weeks we will needed to finalize the Approved Budget so that we may adhere to the submission deadline established by HUD. The 1996 Consolidated Plan must be submitted to HUD no later than 45 days prior to the beginning of the next grant period. For the City of Beaumont this is no later than May 17, 1996. 1996 HUO Consolidated Budget Worksheet Preliminary CDAC Approved Budget Proposal Budget Community Development Block Grant 1 Housing Acquisition $200,000 $160,000 2 Emergency Rehabilitation 300,000 240,000 3 Habitat for Humanity 50,000 40,000 4 Clearance/Demolition Residential 100,000 80,000 5 Sterling Pruitt Activity Center 485,000 485,000 6 Northend Library 420,000 600,000 7 Public Service Agencies 100,000 105,000 8 BUILD/Main Street 25,000 20,000 9 Administration 400,000 375,000 10 Small Business Loan Program 250,000 225,000 11 Historic Preservation Loan Program 20,000 20,000 Total CDBG 2,350,000 2,350,000 HOME Grant 12 Construction of homes in Charlton-Pollard neighborhood 675,000 675,000 Total HOME Grant 675,000 675,000 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) 13 Emergency Shelter (Salvation Army) 60,000 60,000 14 Day Center for the Mentally III 15,000 15 Youth Rescue Mission 15,000 Total ESG 75,000 75,000 TOTAL HUD Consolidated Grant 3,100,000 3,100,000 1996 PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCIES ALLOCATION WORKSHEET Agency CDAC Approved Request Proposal Budget a. Anayat House $ 23,500 $ 13,000 $ b. The Art Studio, Inc. 80,000 -- c. Beaumont Habitat For Humanity 50,000 -- d. Beaumont Housing Authority 171,196 -- e. Beaumont Main Street/Build 24,900 -- f. Buckner Children's Village 18,650 -- g. Charlton-Pollard Nursery School 25,000 15,250 h. Coach Alex Durley Foundation 25,000 9,000 i. Evelyn M. Lord Teen Court 14,240 6,000 j. Henry's Place 25,000 -- k. The Midnight Basketball League Program 82,895 6,000 I. Police Activities League 40,000 9,000 m. Programs For Human Services 9,005 9,000 n. The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club 61,000 12,000 o. Schlesinger Geriatric Center 70,000 -- p. SETLIFE, Inc. 18,000 -- q. Southeast Texas Campfire Council, Inc. 19,865 -- r. Sunlight Properties 385,000 -- s. The Watts Home, Inc. 30,000 11,000 t. Women and Children's Shelter 3,750 3,750 u. The Women's Club of Beaumont 1,300 -- v. Youth Rescue Mission 81,000 11,000 w. The YMCA - Melton Branch 200,000 -- TOTAL ALLOCATION $ 1,459,301 $ 105,000 $ 1996 CDBG PROPOSALS 1. ANAYAT HOUSE Amount Requested: $23,500 Amount Recommended: $13,000 Funds will be used to add a handicapped accessible bathroom and additional parking area for a facility that offers housing, for a small fee, for low to moderate income family members of patients at local hospitals. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)--National Objective--Project complies under the "benefit to low to moderate income families/area" priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201 (c)-Basic eligible activities-project is eligible under the pubic service facility and improvements category. The projects also includes the removal of architectural barriers. 2. THE ART STUDIO, INC. Amount Requested: $80,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to comply with the ADA by providing an elevator for access to the upper floor for people with disabilities. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families area"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201 (c)-Basic eligible activities-project is eligible under the public service facility and improvements category. The project also includes the removal of architectural barriers. 3. BEAUMONT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Amount Requested: $50,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to assist in the construction of 6 houses for low/moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the construction of housing category. 4. BEAUMONT HOUSING AUTHORITY Amount Requested: $171,196 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to build backyard fencing, provide additional playground equipment, and security in selected BHA sites. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 5. BEAUMONT MAIN STREET/BUILD Amount Requested: $24,900 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to continue operations of a Downtown revitalization program. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the elimination of slum or blight priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201--eligible planning,urban design and policy,planning,management, capacity building activities--Project is eligible under the planning and capacity building category. 6. BUCKNER CHILDREN'S VILLAGE Amount Requested: $18,650 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to renovate a facility for troubled/neglected children from low/moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)-National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 7. CHARLTON-POLLARD NURSERY SCHOOL Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $15,250 Funds will be used to acquire a portable building to accommodate additional children. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the acquisition category. 8. COACH ALEX DURLEY FOUNDATION Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $9,000 Funds will be used to expand the operations and buy needed supplies for a day camp for low to moderate income children. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/area"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(e)--Basic eligible activities-Project is eligible under the public service category. 9. EVELYN M. LORD TEEN COURT Amount Requested: $14,240 Amount Recommended: $6,000 Funds will be used to allow a Licensed Professional Counselor to continue to provide service to low/moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/area"priority. In accordance with CFR 570.201(c)--Project is eligible under the public service category. 10. HENRY'S PLACE (A PROJECT OF PEOPLE ASSISTANCE COALITION) Amount Requested: $25,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used for additional start-up costs and for increasing services for a day center for the mentally ill. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)--National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)-basic eligible activities- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 11. THE MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL LEAGUE PROGRAM Amount Requested: $82,895 Amount Recommended: $6,000 Funds will be used for operating expenses for workshops, security and staff salaries for an educational/basketball program which targets young adults from low/moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/area"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(e)--Basic eligible activities--Project is eligible.under the public service category. 12. POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE Amount Requested: $40,000 Amount Recommended: $9,000 Funds will be used for operational expenses associated with an educational and sports program for children from low to moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 570.201(e)-Basic eligible activities--Project is eligible under the public service category. 13. PROGRAMS FOR HUMAN SERVICES Amount Requested: $9,005 Amount Recommended: $9,000 Funds will be used to repair a facility that will be used for the Child Protective In Home and Utility Assistance Programs for low/moderate income persons. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 14. THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Amount Requested: $61,000 Amount Recommended: $12,000 Funds will be used for facility improvements and operational costs for the after school program for low/moderate income persons. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/area"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(e)--Basic eligible activities--Project is eligible under the public service category. ' r 15. SCHLESINGER GERIATRIC CENTER Amount Requested: 0 r, (0, Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to add security cameras in hallways and parking lots of a facility that houses elderly patients. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 16. SETLIFE, INC. (Southeast Texas Living Independently For Everyone) Amount Requested: $18,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to provide information to disabled clients through a quarterly newsletter and assist clients through education, peer counseling, and referral services. In accordance with CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(e)-Basic eligible activities--Project is eligible under the public service category. 17. SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAMPFIRE COUNCIL INC Amount Requested: $19,865 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will provide an after school and summer day camp program for low-income boys and girls living in three BHA housing complexes. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/area"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(e)--Basic eligible activities--Project is eligible under the public service category. 18. SUNLIGHT PROPERTIES Amount Requested: $385,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to redevelop property and construct a community health center, a shopping center, a community center, and low income housing in the Van Wormer Addition. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—national Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 19. THE WATTS HOME, INC. Amount Requested: $30,000 Amount Recommended: $11,000 Funds will assist in the completion of ADA compliance renovations for an organization that provides an independent living environment to handicapped/disabled citizens. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority.In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 20. WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SHELTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS Amount Requested: $3,750 Amount Recommended: $3,750 Funds will be used to renovate the kitchen of a facility for battered women and their children, making it more efficient and safer. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 21. THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF BEAUMONT Amount Requested: $1,300 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will be used to repair the plumbing at a facility that provides food and other public services to low/moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category. 22. YOUTH RESCUE MISSION Amount Requested: $81,000 Amount Recommended: $11,000 Funds will be used to complete repairs of a facility for homeless children. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities--Project is eligible under the public service category. The project is also eligible under the Stewart B.McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988. 23. THE YMCA-MELTON BRANCH Amount Requested: $200,000 Amount Recommended: $0 Funds will assist in the building of a full size gym for youth from low/moderate income families. In accordance with 24CFR 570.200(a)(2)—National Objective—Project complies under the"benefit to low to moderate income families/limited clientele"priority. In accordance with 24CFR 570.201(c)--Basic eligible activities-- Project is eligible under the public facility and improvements category.