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<br />Assistant Manager reminded Council that the second Council meeting in October was
<br />scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, and because hearings have been advertised for it -
<br />that date there can be no change at this time. ,
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<br />F. Housing Assistance for Elderly, Joint Housing Committee Recommendations - Copies of
<br />Joint Housing Committee recommendations for expenditure of $150,000 budgeted from
<br />revenue sharing funds for housing assistance for the elderly were previously dis-
<br />tributed to Council members. Robin Cushman, housing expediter, reviewed the recom- I
<br />mendations.
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<br />~l) $28,000 to an elderly home owner repair program, $10,000 'to b~ released i~itiail~.
<br />to continue home repair program initiated by Senior Services and Opportunities
<br />(SOS) plus minor plumbing, electrical, and heating repairs and limited remodel-
<br />ing to make homes suitable for occupancy. This portion will be administered by ,
<br />sos with City staff help. $2,000 of the remaining $18,000 would be reserved for
<br />major exterior maintenance by any neighborhood organization submitting an accept-:
<br />able pilot plan. Funds would also be made available to continue SOS operation
<br />between June 1974 and October 1, 1974, and use of the balance would be de-
<br />termined by the Jo::,nt Housing Committee after review of initial expenditures.
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<br />'(2) $72,000 to presbyterian Action for Development (PAD) for aid in development of
<br />I.- 24 units at 38th and Hilyard for the elderly or disabled. This contribution
<br />will reduce the mo~tgage, thereby reducing rental cost~: ~
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<br />(3) $50,000 to Breeden Bros. to provide a direct rent subsidy for 30 tenants of
<br />multiple living units similar to the development at 1560 Lincoln Street. The
<br />units are "quint-type" - five bedrooms built around a central lounge area.
<br />They provide separate sleeping and bath facilities with shared kitchen and
<br />dining areas. Rent would average about $53.00 per month after taking into con-
<br />sideration City subsidy and property tax relief, all utilities furnished.
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<br />Councilman Williams, member of the Housing Committee, described the method of arriv-
<br />ing at the recommended proposals and the criteria established to ensure the most
<br />! efficient use of the money with maximum service to the elderly needing housing
<br />i assistance. He suggested Council approval of the proposed expenditures, with the
<br />! understanding that $18,000 of the program to be administered by SOS would remain
<br />:.uncommitted until review of the initial program. Also, that the Joint Housing
<br />: Committee be authorized to oversee the programs so that if in the Committee's judg-
<br />I ment they are not operating properly in two or three months corrective action can
<br />'be taken. Councilman Wood, also a member of the Housing Committee, supported the
<br />i concept and cri teria upon which the proposals were based. He said sponsors were I
<br />:not given preference; rather, the projects were chosen on the basis of criteria
<br />; set. He added that as the issue relates to PAD he would abstain from voting.
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<br />I Mayor ~~~er~o~ commended the Housing Committee for its proposals and was pleased ~
<br />to finally see launching of a program delineated by a housing resolution adopted
<br />,by the Council in 1968.
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<br />In answer to questions from Councilwoman Beal, Mrs. Cushman explained subsidies,
<br />property tax relief, etc., that would reduce average rent for the Breeden Bros.
<br />project to about $53.00 per month. With regard to amount of income one may have
<br />to qualify for occupancy Mrs. Cushman said details of that nautre will be nego-
<br />tiated in contractual arrangements between sponsor and the City. The City will
<br />determine also eligibility for aid to the elderly under the SOS sponsored program. I
<br />She added that income levels would be well publicized when that is determined.
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<br />Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the recommended proposals. i
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<br />i Councilman Murray asked whether there would be money in addition to the $2,000
<br />I allocated for major exterior repair if it is found a neighborhood pilot plan is
<br />acceptable. Councilman Williams explained that the $28,000 to SOS was for an ex-
<br />perimental program. SOS requested $10,000; $2,000 more would be used if a reason-
<br />able plan for exterior maintenance is brought forth. The balance will not be I
<br />allocated until there has been opportunity to review use of the original $10,000. ~.
<br />The general idea, he said, is that the money would be used for maintenance and, _
<br />repair, for elderly and disabled households. Mr. Wood added that the program is .~~
<br />subject to Joint Housing consideration and approval and it is hoped a good program
<br />will become available for use of the funds. i
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<br />Councilman Keller wondered whether the minor plumbing, electrical, and heating '-', I
<br />repairs could be accomplished under apprenticeship programs of the trade unions, ~1
<br />I thereby reducing costs. Mr. Wood said that idea dould be explored but it had been i
<br />; his experience that work of apprentices cannot be used.
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