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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN APRIL 01 1997 M I N U T IE S p CITY OF B EAUMONT Lulu L.Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Andrew P. Cokinos, Mayor Pro Tem Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames John K. Davis APRIL 1, 1997 Bobbie J. Patterson Lane Nichols, City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager Patrice Fogarty,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on April 1, 1997, 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 1:33 p.m. The Reverend Francis Burlton, Assumption Catholic Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson. Also, present were Ray A. Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk; and Barbara Liming, Deputy City Clerk. One proclamation was issued: "Sexual Assault Awareness Month," April, 1997. Ms. Candace Broucher, chairperson of the Small Business Advisory Committee for the Golden Triangle, presented an overview of the operation and assistance provided by the Small Business Assistance Program to independently owned or operated Texas businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Ms. Broucher said their services include assistance with cutting red tape, rule and regulatory recommendations, complaint resolution, multimedia technical assistance, plain-language information, local advisory groups, amnesty, and voluntary compliance. She said the small businesses have a right to expect free, confidential assistance, courteous service, complete, accurate information on air, water and waste issues, prompt answers--an initial response to all inquiries in two business days or less and a voice in the rule making process. Ms. Broucher encouraged small businesses to call her or the TNRCC for information concerning the help they can provide. Mr. Jerry White, owner of White's Tire Service, reiterated Ms. Broucher's assessment of the Small Business Assistance Program and encouraged participation by small business owners or operators. Mr. Vic Carlstrom, chairman of the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission, announced that two groups have pledged to participate in the Operation Clean Street Program. Lamar University Sororities selected Rolf Christopher Drive from Cardinal Drive to East Virginia and Lamar University Student Government classes chose Florida Avenue from University Drive to M. L. King, Jr. Parkway. Representatives of the two university organizations joined Mayor Moore and Councilmember Ames in signing contracts to keep sections of these two streets free of litter and debris. Mayor Moore thanked the participants for exhibiting pride in their community illustrated by their actions today. Mr. Carlstrom expressed appreciation to these young people and informed other interested groups or organizations that they may join the efforts of the Operation Clean Street Program by contacting the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission at 880-3714. Also, Mr. Carlstrom announced that Spring Sweep, a part of the Great Texas Trash-Off, will begin Saturday morning, April 5, with registration at 7:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 2350 IH-10. Breakfast will be provided by the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club before concentrating efforts on the area north of the Salvation Army facility. Mayor Moore recognized Councilmember Bobbie Patterson for recently receiving the "Outstanding Texan Award" in Austin for her outstanding leadership. Councilmember Patterson credited her success as the recipient to the support and help of her constituents. Citizens were invited to comment on the consent and main agenda items 1, 6-9. Mr. Greg Shepherd, Customer Service Manager for Entergy, addressed item 1 to state that the consultant's recommendation fails to address important issues and is unfair to Entergy/GSU. Mr. Shepherd specifically discussed the property tax issue dealing with River Bend exemption ending this year, a property insurance reserve contingency plan, return of equity, and service quality improved since the merger between Entergy and GSU. Mr. Shepherd asked Council to review the consultant's recommendation, evaluate and act fairly. Ms. Desiree Bryant, a Lamar University student and volunteer for the Art Studio, addressed Council in support of the Art Studio's request for $50,000 in CDBG funding for roof repairs and elaborated on the benefits received by the community from the organization. Mr. S. R. "Moe" Cully, 1220 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Mr. Bruce James, 9520 Broun, Beaumont, Mr. Bob Allen, Jr., 4622 Alamosa, Port Arthur, Ms. Esther Griffin, Mr. Bob Tegtmeier, 7390 Pindo Circle, Apt. 117, Beaumont, Ms. Louise Brooks, 3210 Grand, and Mr. Houston Weaver, 116 Stephens, Lumberton, all addressed Council in support of CDBG funding for Setlife, Inc., individually stating their association with the organization and supporting the funding request. Minutes;4/1/97;Page 2 Mr. John Eldridge, 1825 Bolivar, addressed Council in support of CDBG funding for the Midnight Basketball League and to explain that it is an educational program with workshops conducted at 8:30 p.m. and the actual games beginning at 10:00 p.m. Mrs. Dee Lukeman, 170 South Parkway Drive, Executive Director for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, addressed Council regarding CDBG funding for their program and to update their activities which will include operation of Teen Centers this summer for those between 14 and 18 years of age and Day Camps for children 13 and under each day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. She said they are now serving over 2000 members and continue to grow. Mr. Allen Lee, 5095 Maddox, addressed Council on behalf of the Concerned Citizens and Taxpayers of America to complain about non-accountability of recipients of entitlement program funding. Mr. Lee said he has complained to authorities in Fort Worth and said he wants all funds monitored or controlled. Ms. Paubla Ydrogo, 1590 Gilbert, expressed appreciation to Council for their support of the Avenues Neighborhood Association and reported that seven (7) members of her neighborhood will participate in the Spring Sweep next Saturday. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were considered: Approval of the minutes of the March 25, 1997 meeting; Confirmation of committee appointments - No appointments made A) Approve the extension of water and sewer services to property owned by Drainage District 6 located west of Major Drive at Dishman - Resolution No. 97-67 B) Authorize the settlement of a claim (Charlesetta Cheatham in the amount of$7,500) - Resolution No. 97-68 C) Authorize a Utility Easement on the west side of the City's Landfill to Entergy (to provide electrical service for the Leachate Collection System pumps for new cell construction) - Resolution No. 97-69 Councilmember Davis moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes;4/1/97;Page 3 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider an ordinance reducing the electric rates of Entergy/Gulf States, Inc. City Attorney Lane Nichols reviewed for Council the history of the Entergy/GSU merger effective January 1, 1995, pre-merger negotiations, and the eventual merger agreement between all parties at interest. Cities did not actually execute the agreement, but did control the merger. He said that agreement specifically provided that Entergy/GSU would file a rate case in November, 1996--the one being addressed today. He explained that this is the first rate case in which the test years are entirely after the merger, after January 1, 1995. In pre-merger publicity, he said it was clear that Entergy and Gulf States were promising significant savings in the form of reduced costs, economies of scale and fuel reductions. This case was designed in the merger agreement to capture any of those savings and take the provisions of the merger document and share on an equal basis between the company and the rate payers. Mr. Nichols said that prior to the merger, the consultants indicated that a lot of changes were taking place in the electric industry, in that it had become a reduced cost industry. He said they were finished building, not constructing plants such as River Bend, were beginning to depreciate those plants, and interest rates were moving to much lower levels. He said all this led them to believe that rates might be too high. Councils instituted an evaluation of the rates, and from that investigation a reduction of rates was made. Mr. Nichols cited other incidents of refunds and rate reductions and stated this is the case ordered by the merger agreement to be filed with the purpose to capture the savings for the rate payers resulting from the combination of offices and functions. Therefore, he said the consultants looked at this case as a traditional rate case, which did not include the spectrum of competition. The consultant's recommendation is a rate reduction, and the ordinance presented today carries out that recommendation. Mr Nichols reminded Council of the public hearing held over a week ago that included the presence of Mr. Greg Shepherd, Customer Service Manager for Entergy, and the City's consultant. At that time, the issues Mr. Shepherd presented earlier were not raised. Mr. Nichols said that because of the complexity of the issues and without the privilege of consultation with the consultants, he would suggest that Council base their decision today on the public hearing information and not consider statements made today by Entergy representation. Mr. Nichols commented that the consultants track record for cities and rate payers is quite good, said their recommendations have been on the mark and promised reductions have been forthcoming. Councilmember Goodson commented about the report received from the consultants two weeks ago, the discussion most often heard about balancing of equity, said his concern about the proposed rate case by Entergy is that much emphasis is put on the rate payer and customer to be fearful of future competition and that a large portion of the rate paying base could move and cause residential rate payers to be Minutes;4/1/97;Page 4 subjected to higher energy costs. Councilmember Goodson said he has reviewed the report in as much detail as possible. His concern is that Council is being asked to balance equities, believe that transition of competition is the best, and yet, in the history of dealing with Gulf States and Entergy, there has been a constant struggle. He said a request for a great deal of information from Entergy has not been received, and he expects companies with whom he supports their recommendations to be forthcoming. While he expects to ultimately receive the information, he said it may not be received in a timely manner for the consultants or Council. In reviewing past staff memorandums about various Entergy/GSU cases, Councilmember Goodson said promises of automatic rate reductions did not happen. The City had to seek its own cases to be filed for reduced rates to insure a benefit. He expressed dissatisfaction with trust in past experiences with Entergy/GSU and told Entergy/GSU representation he would be glad to work with them in a sincere manner. Councilmember Ames questioned the appeal process to the P.U.C., and was advised by the City Attorney that passage of the ordinance would be valid until repealed by the P.U.C. Mr. Nichols said the rates in the ordinance should be put into place within ten days. He said the City has original jurisdiction over the rates. The company could accept the rates, but most likely will not. If they appeal, an answer could be expected from the P.U.C. about January or February, 1999. At some point, he said that decision will be put in place and rates adjusted at that time. He pointed out that putting rates in effect as soon as possible is more equitable, because of the number of customers who may leave the service area and not benefit from the reduction or those who may move in will get the benefit without paying rates in the past. If the P.U.C. should rule in favor of an increase, a surcharge could be assessed. Mayor Moore said Councilmember Goodson put a lot of Council's concerns in perspective and Councilmember Ames raised questions for the general public's information. He said this is a complex matter dealing with dollars and cents, but Council and citizens are concerned about rates, promises made and the view of Entergy. He said it is disappointing that consultants are necessary, restated that the hearing was held, the consultants and Entergy personnel were present with ample opportunity to thoroughly discuss Mr. Shepherd's concerns. He said a lot of additional complex information, not easily digested, has been received in the last 24 hours. Councilmember Goodson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-16 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE REQUEST AND REDUCING THE RATES OF ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC. IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes;4/1/97;Page 5 2. Consider a request for a zone change from C-M (Commercial-Manufacturing) to CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 1310 Pennsylvania. Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-17 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED C-M (COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING) TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR A RESIDENTIAL CORRECTIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES CENTER LOCATED AT 1310 PENNSYLVANIA IN BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Councilmember Davis requested that the applicant be notified he wishes them extreme success in their operation, but that loitering is undesirable, either in the downtown or Charlton-Pollard area. 3. Consider a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District for property located at 3550 Blackmon Lane at Eastex Freeway. Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-18 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS,AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED RM-H (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-HIGHEST DENSITY) TO GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT LOCATED AT 3550 BLACKMON LANE IN BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 4. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a retail produce market on property zoned RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2810 Concord Road, abutting Fair. Minutes;4/1/97;Page 6 Councilmember Davis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-19 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RETAIL PRODUCE MARKET IN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2810 CONCORD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 5. Consider a request from the Beaumont Independent School District to abandon Milam Street between Avenues E and F. Councilmember Davis moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-20 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING MILAM STREET BETWEEN AVENUES E AND F IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 6. Consider awarding a contract for Sanitary Sewer System Contract Number Seven, Folsom Interceptor Rehabilitation. Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-70 authorizing a contract with Allco, Inc. In the amount of $913,733.58. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 7. Consider authorizing the purchase of an excavator and grading machine for use in the Public Works Department. Councilmember Ames moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-71 authorizing purchase of a Gradall from Hi-Way Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of$219,865. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Minutes;4/1/97;Page 7 Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis and Patterson. Noes: None 8. Consider awarding a contract for the repair and repainting of the 1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank located at Harriot and Kenneth Streets. Councilmember Patterson moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-72 awarding a contract in the amount of $163,127 to Coatings, Inc. of Smithton, Illinois to furnish all labor, equipment and material to clean, repair and repaint the interior of the Storage Tank. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 9. Consider awarding a contract for window glass replacement for the City Hall Municipal Building. Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-73 authorizing a contract with A-1 Glass Company in the amount of $139,850 for furnishing all equipment, materials, labor and supplies for replacing windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the City Hall Municipal Building. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Cokinos, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Ames, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None OTHER BUSINESS * Review 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program, Preliminary Budget Mr. Daniel Clark, Vice-Chairman of the Community Development Advisory Commission, told Council there is never enough money to fund all the needy, worthwhile projects. Their duty this year was just deciding which projects to recommend for funding. He said three public hearings were held to solicit community input. The opinion was that the public wants more allocated for public service funds. Therefore, an additional 50% more was dedicated to public service funds. Minutes;4/1/97;Page 8 Finance Officer Beverly Hodges distributed copies of the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program Preliminary Budget, the Community Development Advisory Commissions recommendations, a description of all Public Service requests and a division schedule for adopting the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program, attached as an exhibit. Mrs. Hodges reported that there has been more public input this year than in the past, and that Mr. Johnny Beatty and his staff took positive steps to disburse information to citizens. After the public hearings, the CDAC met four times to determine their recommendations. Today, those recommendations and the Preliminary Budget estimate is being presented for Council consideration. She said that no later than April 15, staff would like a resolution available to submit to HUD to meet the grant application deadline. Councilmember Goodson questioned audit responsibilities required by HUD periodically. Mrs. Hodges told Councilmember Goodson that Ms. Liz Herrin from the Fort Worth HUD office met with the City of Beaumont recently and complimented Beaumont's good accounting practices and the single audit. She said the single audit is performed by Cook Shaver Parker and Williams, our independent auditors. Also, she said that Mr. Beatty serves as the grant administrator and is responsible for interim monitoring of all the Public Service allocations and any others that might require monitoring. Councilmember Goodson also questioned use of HOME funds going directly to the Beaumont Housing Authority and CHDO requirements. Mrs. Hodges explained that we have two CHDO's because 15% of the grant funds must be channeled through a CHDO, but HABITAT or Innovative Housing are not a CHDO. All agencies that want to build houses in our target areas have the same opportunity for site development or home owner assistance. The City Manager clarified that there are set-aside funds for which the Department of Housing and Urban Development may deal directly with the Beaumont Housing Authority. They do not come through the City's allocation for HOME grants. Other Council questions and discussion included grant application deadlines, compiling information to explain to citizens the rules and regulations that govern dispensation of the various grants, the amount of funding recommended and deletion of certain items, building new houses versus intensive rehabilitation of existing homes and appreciation expressed to Mr. Clark and the CDAC members for their service. COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters Councilmember Ames complimented the program presented by Mr. Jack Hauser of the Better Business Bureau at the South Park Neighborhood Association meeting. Mr. Hauser has implemented a program linking the medical needs of senior citizens with the EMS files. Mayor Moore added compliments to Mr. Hauser and said over 10,000 prescription vials have been dispensed to senior citizens through various community meetings held at churches and other organizations. Individual medical information (allergies Minutes;4/1/97;Page 9 to medicine, specific health problems, etc.) is placed in a prescription bottle in a specified area of their refrigerator door and a decal placed on the front door alerting the EMS person of the home's participation in the plan. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Mr. Allen Lee, 5095 Maddox, addressed Council on behalf of the Concerned Citizens and Taxpayers of America to express confidence in the integrity of Mr. Greg Shepherd of GSU and to announce his efforts in arranging a televised forum on the City's cable channel to acquaint citizens with candidates in the May 3rd election. Mr. Levoris Roy, 5290 Rollingbrook Lane, thanked Council for joining with Triangle Interfaith and the Beaumont Independent School District in sponsoring the after school program last year. Mr. Roy said this is a constructive effort, explained the programs in effect at his school, Smith Middle School, and solicited continued support of these programs by the City of Beaumont. Mr. Bruce Felker, 415 Potter, addressed Council on behalf of Triangle Interfaith's request for funding of after school programs and spoke of expanding the program from six to eight schools. Mr. Felker said test scores have risen as a result of the after school program. EXECUTIVE SESSION *Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Municipal Administrative Services v. City of Beaumont - Not Considered Janell Johnson v. City of Beaumont Lonnie Lewis v. City of Beaumont et al Danise Wallace-Bill et al v. City of Beaumont Claim of Jackie Scott-Bodah - Not Considered There being no further business, the meeting recessed at 3:32 p.m. to reconvene in executive session. ao . Mayor David W. Moore l C� Patrice Fogarty, Ci Clerk Minutes;4/1/97;Page 10 Finance Department Main Cny of Beaumont B O umont TX 77704 Fa c (4,r ^�,0 3912 89 MMWrW1dM To: Ray A. Riley, City Manager From: Beverly Hodges, Finance Officer Date: Thursday, March 20, 1997 Subject: 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program, Preliminary Budget The Community Development Division is requesting a Council workshop to review the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program preliminary budget and the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) recommended amendments to the preliminary budget. On February 11 Council had it's first workshop on the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Subsequently two public hearings were held on February 19 and 20. Applications for Public Service grants were accepted through March 3 and have been compiled and previously distributed for Council's review. The CDAC held meetings on March 6th, 12th, 13th and 17th to review the preliminary budget and the Public Service grant applications and have made their recommendations. The 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program preliminary budget, the CDAC recommended amendments, a brief description of all Public Service requests and the division schedule are attached for Council consideration. EXHIBIT 1997 HU; :ONSOLIDATED GRANT PR_ SRAM PRELIMINARY BUDGET CDBG 1996 1997 HOUSING Actual Prelim. Housing Rehab (50 minor rehab @ $5,000) $ 240,000 $ 250,000 Site Acquisition & Development 160,000 150,000 Habitat For Humanity - Administration 40,000 40,000 CLEARANCE AND DEMOLITION Residential (100 houses) 80,000 100,000 Four School Sites - 200,000 PUBLIC FACILITY & IMPROVEMENT Pruitt Center(Final Payment) 485,000 485,000 Charlton-Pollard Park - Property Acquisition - 150,000 Melton YMCA Gymnasium 136,000 200,000 Elmo R. Williard Branch Library 600,000 - PUBLIC SERVICE 120,000 100,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Small Business Revolving Loan Fund 75,000 144,000 Historic Preservation Loan Fund - 20,000 BUILD, Inc. 20,000 24,000 Charlton-Pollard Economic Development - 50,000 ADMINISTRATION 375,000 375,000 TOTAL CDBG 2,331,000 2,288,000 PROGRAM INCOME Small Business Revolving Loan Fund 150,000 150,000 Historic Preservation Loan Fund 20,000 20,000 TOTAL PROGRAM INCOME 170,000 170,000 HOME 743,000 726,000 ESG (Emergency Shelter Grant) Salvation Army Homeless Assistance 60,000 60,000 TOTAL 1997 PRELIMINARY BUDGET $ 3,304,000 $ 3,244,000 TO: The Honorable David Moore, Mayor The City of Beaumont FROM: Daniel Clark, Vice Chair CDBG Advisory Committee DATE: March 19, 1997 SUBJECT: CDAC Advisory Committee Budget Recommendations After much examination and deliberation regarding the proposed CDBG budget for 1997, the Advisory Committee makes its recommendation for your approval. A copy is attached. The Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the CDBG staff, held two (2) public hearings. The first meeting had a record attendance. Input from the public was received and questions answered. The committee held four workshops on the budget which totaled approximately seven hours. Our committee's requests and needs were professionally fulfilled by Mr. Johnny Beatty and Mrs. Cheryl Chambers. Our recommendation represents full participation by members present. We respectfully request your approval. Respectfully yours. Community Development Advisory Committee Recommended Amendments to the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program • Housing - Increase rehab to $430,000 by adding $180,000 for conventional intensive rehab in the Charlton-Pollard area. (6 units @ $30,000) • Public Service - Increase to $191,000 by adding $91,000 for selected service organizations. Summaries of recommended applications for funding are attached. • Clearance and Demolition - Reduce from $300,000 to $100,000 by deleting $200,000 proposed for four school sites. • Public Facility and Improvement - Reduce funding for Melton YMCA Gymnasium by $21,000 from $200,000 to $179,000. • Economic Development - Delete $50,000 funding for Charlton-Pollard economic development. 1997 PUBLIC SERVICE CO`IUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOr COMMITTEE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Amount CDAC Requested Recom. 1. Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services * $ 8,278.10 $ 7,760.00 2. Evelyn M. Lord Teen Court 14,240.00 14,240.00 3. Midnight Basketball League 51,026.00 20,000.00 4. The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs 60,000.00 40,000.00 5. Southeast Texas Community Health Clinic 40,000.00 20,000.00 6. Southeast Texas Food Bank 7,000.00 7,000.00 7. South Park Neighborhood Association 4,000.00 4,000.00 8. South Park Neighborhood Association 3,000.00 3,000.00 9. Triangle Interfaith Project 250,000.00 75,000.00 TOTAL $ 437,544.10 $ 191,000.00 *Submitted in error, request withdrawn by applicant. (7,760.00) $ 183,240.00 OTHER APPLICANTS: 1. Alma Mills Boarding Home $ 18,000.00 2. The Art Studio, Inc. 50,000.00 3. Ball Healthcare (Medical-Paralegal) Consulting Firm 70,125.00 4. Beaumont Habitat For Humanity 65 000.00 5. Beaumont Main Street/BUILD 25,000.00 6. Brain Teasers, Inc. 80,000.00 7. Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont 24,000.00 8. Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont 18,446.00 9. H. 0. W. Center 20,000.00 10. Lean On Me, Inc. 20,000.00 11. L. L. Melton Family Branch Y. M. C. A. 200 000.00 12. L. L. Melton Y. M. C. A. 21,248.00 13. Mentoring Our Future 24,600.00 14. Nu Hope Development Corporation 20,000.00 15. The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter 60,000.00 16. Samuel's House, Inc. 25,000.00 17. Setlife, Inc. 18,000.00 18. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corp. 200,000.00 19. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corp. 600,000.00 20. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corp. 30,000.00 21. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corp. 50,000.00 22. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corp. 250,000.00 23. Sunlight Properties 266,000.00 24. Watts Home 50,000.00 25. Youth Rescue Mission 12,000.00 26. Youth Rescue Mission 17,200.00 27. Y. W. C. A. 99,997.00 TOTAL $ 2,334,616.00 1997 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT APPLICATIONS 1. Alma Mills Boarding Home Funds will be used to renovate and furnish a facility that will house homeless mental health patients. $ 18,000.00 2. The Art Studio, Inc. Funds will be used for roof repair for an art facility that will benefit children from low to moderate income families through art education, appreciation and awareness. 50,000.00 3. Ball Healthcare (Medical-Paralegal) Consulting Firm Funds will be used to provide a salary for a disabled healthcare consultant. 70,125.00 4. Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services (Request withdrawn by applicant) Funds will be used to purchase safe, dependable, standardized equipment for the rescue dive team that will outfit six divers. 8,278.10 5. Beaumont Habitat For Humanity (Funded in Housing) Funds will be used to complete five to six homes for low to median income families in the Chariton-Pollard area. 65,000.00 6. Beaumont Main Street/BUILD (Funded in Economic Development) Funds will be used to facilitate the growth of business and residential development in Beaumont's central business district. 25,000.00 7. Brain Teasers, Inc. Funds will be used for salaries and operational cost for a program that is designed to provide outreach educational programs on understanding brain injuries. 80,000.00 *8. Evelyn M. Lord Teen Court Funds will be used for a licensed Professional Counselor who will work with teen offenders in order to promote responsible behavior. 14,240.00 9. Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont Funds will be used for playground equipment and classroom furniture for children in the Magnolia Housing Authority Complex. 24,000.00 10. Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont Funds will be used for playground equipment for children in the Lucas and Pine, Magnolia and Northridge Housing Complex. 18,446.00 11. H.O.W. Funds will be used for handicapped accessible renovations and a fire alarm system at a facility that houses men who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. 20,000.00 12. Lean On Me Inc. Funds will be used for operational expenses and general building and handicapped accessible renovations for the office of a program that provides drug and alcohol abuse counseling to low to moderate income persons. 20,000.00 13. L.L. Melton Family Branch Y.M.C.A (Funded in Public Facilities) Funds will be used for construction of a full size gym for youth from low to moderate income families in the CDBG strategy area. 200,000.00 14. L.L.Melton Y.M.C.A. Funds will be used for an 11 week summer program for youth from low to moderate income families sponsored by the Camp Fire Council and the Melton YMCA. 21,248.00 15. Mentoring Our Future Funds will be used for - ,roll, supplies, office space, activitie )r children from low to moderate iri,,jme families. 24,600.00 *16. Midnight Basketball League Funds will be used for salaries and operational expenses for an athletic program that also provides educational and employment training for youth from low to moderate income families. 51,026.00 17. Nu Hope Development Corporation Funds will be used for renovations needed to upgrade and equip a facility that distributes food and clothing to low income families. 20,000.00 18. The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs Funds will be used for operational costs and salaries for a new teen center. Funds will also be used for the renovations of the Boys & Girls Club at 1415 Pennsylvania. 60,000.00 19. The Salvation Army (Funded in ESG) Funds will be used to continue the City's contract with the Salvation Army which provides Emergency Shelter to homeless persons. 60,000.00 20. Samuel's House Inc. Funds will be used to purchase a 15-passenger van for the mentally handicapped homeless who reside at Samuel's House. 25,000.00 21. Setlife Inc. Funds will be used to publish and disseminate a quarterly newsletter, provide public awareness materials and presentations to handicapped persons. 18,000.00 *22. Southeast Texas Community Health Clinic Funds will be used to assist in paying malpractice insurance for part-time physicians who treat indigent patients who have no access to primary care. 40,000.00 *23. Southeast Texas Food Bank Funds will be used for the repair of the warehouse floor and the purchase of seeds and fertilizers to grow fresh produce. 7,000.00 *24. South Park Neighborhood Association Funds will be used for the rental or purchase of laminated equipment, installation of a dedicated phone line and answering machine, copying and office supplies, and advertising in an effort to persuade low to moderate income families to purchase homes in the South Park Neighborhood. 4,000.00 *25. South Park Neighborhood Association Funds will be used to replace copier in the South Park Police Sub-Station. 3,000.00 26. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation Inc. Funds will be used to make intensive repairs to owner-occupied housing. 200,000.00 27. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation Inc. Funds will be used for the construction of a mall in the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood. 600,000.00 28. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation Inc. Funds will be used for a Paint Program (Chariton-Pollard) for low to moderate income families. 30,000.00 29. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation Inc. Funds will be used for Architectural and Engineering design for a mall in the Charlton-Pollard Neighborhood. 50,000.00 30. Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation Inc. Funds will be used to r-rchase 10 homes from the Beaumor" '-lousing Authority at below the -,,praised value of$46,000. The houses will be repaired and rented or sold to low to moderate income families. 250,000.00 31. Sunlight Properties Funds will be used for land acquisition. 266,000.00 *32. Triangle Interfaith Project Funds will be used for after school educational and recreational programs in eight schools located in the CDBG strategy area. 250,000.00 33. Watts Home Funds will be used to complete the renovations of the kitchen, install central heat and air and complete roof repair to a facility that houses handicapped homeless persons. 50,000.00 34. Youth Rescue Mission Funds will be used for operational expenses and partial salaries for the Youth Rescue Mission which houses homeless youth. 12 000.00 35. Youth Rescue Mission ' Funds will be used to install a privacy fence, lawn equipment, and pay part of the operating expenses. 17,200.00 36. Y.W.C.A. Funds will be used to do repairs, and help to attract members and tenants. 99,997.00 TOTAL $ 2,772,160.10 * CDAC Recommendations SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTING 'HE 1997 HUD CONSOLIDATED GRANT PROGRAM Tuesday, February 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council workshop on the 1997 HUD Consolidated Program; discuss proposed budget and citizen participation. Sunday, February 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publish a summary of the proposed Consolidated Plan for a 30 day comment period which ends March 17, 1997. Forward document to HUD for review and comments. Wednesday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Hearing/Workshop - Civic Center. Citizens, Neighborhood Associations, and Non- Profit Organizations - 7 p.m. Thursday, February 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Hearing/Workshop - Civic Center. Citizens, Neighborhood Associations, and Non- Profit Organizations - 7 p.m. Monday, March 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application for the 1997 Public Service Grant are due by 5:00 p.m. to the City of Beaumont, Room 310. Thursday, March 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDAC reviews proposed budgets for 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Council Chambers -4 p.m.. Wednesday, March 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDAC prepares recommendations for the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Council Chambers - 4 p.m. Thursday, March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDAC prepares recommendations for the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Council Chambers - 4 p.m. Monday, March 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDAC prepares recommendations for the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Council Chambers - 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council workshop on the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program Budget. Tuesday, April 8 or 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council issues a resolution adopting the 1997 HUD Consolidated Grant Program. Monday, April 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forward Final Consolidated Plan to HUD for final review and approval (45 days).