10/11/1976 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

, ith other categories, all the proposed projects should have the same number of points. Long-term benefits typically translate into jobs, he said. e Mrs. Beal wondered about including in the proposals the construction of adequate ki tchen facili ties for seniors for meals-on-wheels, etc. In this regard, Manager explained that the Palace Hotel had been considered in formulating the proposals but could not qualify because properties must be publicly owned. Mayor Anderson felt that grants would be msde for labor-intensive projects and he felt any allocation for kitchen facilities would go mostly into equipment Comm purchase. 9/22/76 Mr. Haws moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to schedule a public hearing rub Hrng on the proposals for October 11. Motion carried unanimously. II-B-2 Manager noted the memo explaining the use of the funds applied for and the list of projects proposed, which was previously distributed to Council members. Dale Harkey, city manager's office, read from the memo the objectives of the Act and the rules for allocation of funds. Bob Thomas, assistant director of housing, displayed a sketch of the retail space proposed for construction in connection with a parking structure at the north end of the downtown mall (8th and Willamette). He said it was part of the urban design and renewal plan and found not feasible to complete as part of the original entity, but it seemed to fit the criteria of this Act. Public hearing was opened with no testimony given. - Resolution No. 2569 - Authorizing applications under Title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 was read by number and title. Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Haws to adopt the resolution. Clark Cox, Jr., 1085 Patterson Street #9, member of the Citizens Advisory Com- mittee for Lane Transit District, wondered why only the retail space under the parking structure was mentioned, why not the transit station. He asked too how a member of the public would go about applying for funds. Manager answered that the parking structure mentioned was across the street from the transit station, and that there were only 90 days in which to apply for funds and it was pre- sumed better if the city applied in view of the complete plans and specifica- tions required in that time. Councilman Bradley asked about the priority order of the projects listed. Mana- ger answered that the list reflected the city's preference, no priorities are allowed since the projects will be selected on a point system. Several Council members commented on the' laundry list" and "being stuck with a jumble of things," but Manager explained that the application had to be made within 90 days, giving no time to do other than the list presented. I III-A-] Vote was taken on the motion to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on rollcall vote - all Council members present voting aye. e F. Bids 1. Public Works Department - Various improvement projects (Bid 11 opened 10/5/76) II I -A-2 Lf~o 10/11/76 - 15