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basis of many housing policies that are now in place. As a result of the - increased private sector involvement, public incentives, such as local gov- ernment-supported property tax exemption programs and increased State and Federal involvement, have made headway on this issue in the community. How- ever, there continues to be a need for affordable housing, particularly for those with very low-incomes. Mr. Weinman gave a slide presentation on some of the housing projects that have been constructed as a result of cooperative efforts, including: * St. Vincent de Paul Duplex: 2 three-bedroom units; renting for $300jmonth * Uhlhorn Apartments: 20 units for persons with head injuries * Laurel Grove Apartments: 16 units for persons with mental disabil- ities * Maple Wood Meadows: 38 units for families with children * Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) homes: 1 unit of housing rehabilitation (moving and saving a house) for low-income tenant with the possibility of future home ownership * Family Shelter House: 6 units of emergency housing for families * Sponsors: 10 units of single-room occupancy (SRO) housing for ex-offenders * St. Vincent de Paul: 40 quint units of permanent housing for singles * Richardson Bridge: 31 units for families with children; rents to begin at $250 per month e Mr. Weinman commented that the most important factor in putting a housing project together is having available land. Ms. Bascom noted that one of the stipulated criteria for Maple Wood Meadows tenants was a willingness and interest to actively participate in the organ- ization. She asked if it would be possible to make this a stipulated crite- ria for other projects. Mr. Weinman said that the City might be able to stipulate this criteria in future housing projects over which it has control. Mr. Boles suggested that a youth position on the tenants council also be considered in future housing projects, as was the case of Maplewood. Ms. Bascom commented that there has been some interest expressed in conduct- ing SRO housing for women as well as men. Mr. Weinman noted that money has been appropriated for the renovation of the Family Shelter House units which are currently in poor condition. However, until the above-ground storage tanks on the property next door are removed or mitigated, the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for this project is being held up. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Weinman said that the property owner has agreed to move the tanks, but has not done so thus far. The City is hesitant to proceed with costly mitigation, if not necessary, because of the costs associated. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 31, 1991 Page 4