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_." .._~_"_......., ,.."," .,..r'. ---.--.- - ..-".-- ~'_.."'-'''''''' ,._-..._......~...._-'.""'.....- the Active Bethel Citizens do not need to take an active role at this time. Mr. Lieuallen noted that for NIP situations, another group is usually formed--a (e neighborhood advisory group or NAG, but it is not needed in the Bethel situation. He asked if citizens can propose IFA's. Mr. Farah responded that citizens could propose IFA's and they could approach the committee directly. Mr. Delay stated that the City staff had said that that area was eligible as a second-priority area for housing rehabilitation funding. Individual IFA projects can be funded. Ms. Miller stated that this is involving the old Bethel Triangle and there is citizen interest in developing this area. She feels they will make good use of this designation. Mr. Lieuallen noted that there are no major arterials and it is an isolated area with older homes undergoing rejuvenation. There is alack of middle-aged, middle-income residents in this area, and he feels this amend- ment would be good to assist in preserving the housing stock. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to approve submission of CDBG program amendments a) Designation of the Bethel Triangle as CD-eligible; and b) Inclusion of the north section of the Far West Neighborhood with the Jefferson Neighborhood Improvement Program, to HUD. Ms. Smith said that she is not questioning the need of the designation in the Bethel area, but she does want to make certain the program is administered responsibly. Mr. Lieuallen stated that if the primary program in that area is housing rehabilitation, they will have to apply through HCC. Mr. De 1 ay s tat ed that the Rehabilitation Program is well-established. They are currently renegotiating bank loan agreements to leverage CD rehabilitation funds. Ce Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. F. Public Works Bid Awards (tabulation attached) Mr. Henry noted that these bids all came in lower than they had anticipated. He introduced Don Gilman, Public Works, to provide background information. Mr. Gilman stated that the bids were opened on July 22, 1980. The first three are primarily for a new subdivision, the fourth is for a petition project, the fifth and sixth are two alleys that were petitioned, and the seventh is a storm-drainage channel, which would be funded at City cost. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to approve and award to the low bidders. Mr. Obie noted that he would abstain from item 3, because a relative of his owns part of that property. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Obie abstaining on Project 3. e- 7/28/80--5