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- Mayor Keller indicated a concern as to the appropriateness of allocating $62,000 for social services when large amounts of funds are allocated for such services through federal revenue sharing. He said those who receive these funds will be anticipating receiving them in the future. Mr. Delay answered there were not enough funds to meet all the demands. He said, however, that this is a very specific allowable objective of the Block Grant. He also indicated that HCDC has made it clear to the groups that this is simply "seed money" to get programs started. Ms. Smith said it was her understanding that this was simply money to get programs going, also. She indicated it is very difficult to free up any existing monies in other programs to start new programs from revenue sharing. Mr. Lieuallen called attention to the Westside latchkey program, which is a very specific program not being funded through any other city program. He said the need exists and this money would provide an outlet for this need. Also, he said that there is no such program currently in the federal revenue sharing fund program. He also noted his understanding was that the money has to be aimed at programs which the city will not be funding otherwise. Mr. Kupper said this was not entirely correct, that money can be put into programs the city wants to develop further. It does, however, prohibit substituting block grant money for programs the city is currently financing. - Mr. I-laws moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to approve the application as presented for the 1977-78 Community Development Block Grant for the City of Eugene. The motion carried unanimously, with all Council members present voting aye. Meeting was adjourned. c~r?/~ City Manager e Special Council Meeting 2/21/77 - 3 \3b .'" ._",.