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distribution is combined with the neighborhood improvement program concept in which a program is designed to address the major needs of an identified area. Intensive planning occurs in these areas, . ranging from land use to building and site conditions, to trans- portation needs, and neighborhood design elements. The NIP schedule is as follows: Westside NIP, FY 75-76 through 77-78; Whiteaker NIP, 77-78 through 79-80; West University NIP, 79-80 through 81-82. The summary of how the money will be allocated was described as follows: Rehabilitation loans, HCC General and Rehab administration, Planning Department administration, Finance administration, Whiteaker NIP, West University NIP, individually funded activities, and a contingency fund. She noted at the CDC hearing, the following changes were made: $20,000 recommended for the Handicapped Commission's request for removal of architectural barriers for the physically handicapped was reduced to $14,500. The additional $5,500 will be allocated, with $3,000 to Fairmount Neighbors for kiosks; and $2,500 to SUNA for street trees. The Whiteaker NIP has a primary emphasis on economic development, which is a rather new program. There was considerable time spent and much discussion before the CDC with the staff and neighborhood leaders. The allocation for Whiteaker NIP was made with the following provisions: That all 11 elements be submitted with the understanding that CDC expects the Whiteaker neighbor- hood group and staff to work out details of structure and controls related to investment projects and program implementation before any funds or Elements 2, 3, 4, and 5 are released or expended. She noted other items for action requested this evening were: The Urban Renewal Project, which has already been approved and funds allocated. However, each year's funding request must be approved in conjunction with the Block Grant Application. Also included was the schedule for the Housing Assistance Plan, which must accompany each year1s Block Grant. It does not require action at this time. Ms. Ross noted it would come before Council in April, with the public hearing before the Joint Housing Committee in March. She reviewed the application as follows: Section 7062 is a descrip- tion of Eugene; Section 7063 a description of housing, economic development, and physical improvement needs of the City; Section 7064 includes how the City intends to address the needs in the next three years; Section 7065 is a list of projects intended for funding 1979-80 and how the City will meet those needs during the next fiscal year; Section 7066 is a project summary; and Section 7067, a cost summa ry . - Mr. Delay found working on this Committee to be a very rewarding experience. He noted the responsiveness to neighborhood groups and their needs. He has seen increasing responsibility on the part of neighborhoods in working to solve some of their own problems. He noted some projects were not funded, and hoped that some day the City will be able to do more about community development in more transitional neighborhoods. e 2/26/79--2 101