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e e e home maintenance for senior citizens, and a revolving loan fund for historic preservation. The CDC will look at the revised Block Grant program with new data from the 1980 Census and evaluated the NIPs regarding their cost-effective- ness and usefulness during the next year. Nationally, there have been rumors of change involving increased responsibility in the program and she will provide information as it becomes available. The CDC recommends approval of this application. Ms. Smith said that in regard to revisions in the approach for the Block Grant funding, that the program will probably continue but it will be included with other programs such as those for energy. This will mean that all programs will depend upon funding from a single source and funding may not be available for the number of programs. Ms. Hofmann responded that although funding is year-to- year, once NIPs are initially funded, they are expected to receive funding for three years since the program cycles to a new neighborhood every three years. IFA projects are only funded year-to-year. Some can be phased, but each year's phase is an independent project. Mr. Lindberg asked what criteria will be used to evaluate the NIP programs. Ms. Hofmann said that CDC will be discussing this. It could possibly be done by an outside evaluator, although that has not yet been determined. Mr. Lindberg asked if rehabilitation is part of the Block Grant application. Ms. Hofmann responded that it is. Mr. Lindberg asked if the committee or staff has targeted rehabiliation. Ms. Hofmann responded that they have in NIP areas. This is an existing procedure. Mr. Lindberg asked if anyone has considered using rehabilitation moneys for leverage with private-sector funds for financing. Ms. Hofmann responded that they have and that is why the loan program is so large. Mr. Obie asked for the proposed location of the community center in the Jefferson/ Far West proposal. Ms. Hofmann responded that she was not sure of the location, but it could be a trailer or within a community 'school. Another option would be to rent a facility. However, maintenance of the facility could be a big concern. Mr. Obie responded that that is also one of his concerns. He is not sure that there is a need for a community center when schools are being closed. He has a concern voting affirmatively for the package because of this one issue. Ms. Hofmann stated that the Patterson School is not appropriate for use as the community center, and this item will have to be researched. Mr. Obie asked if the City owns any community center that would be within two blocks of that area. Ms. Hofmann responded that there are no community centers in either the Jefferson or Far West neighborhoods. Mr. Obie stated that the money should be used for positive development. It seems some projects are getting a long way away from the intent of the program. He asked if the $10,000 allocated to the 17th and Charnelton Park will be for design only. Ms. Hofmann responded that the majority would be used for design with some development later. Mr. Obie asked how large this park would be. Ms. Hofmann responded that it would take up one-fourth block. Mr. Obie asked what the $5,000 for viewpoints and soap boxes would be used for. Ms. Hofmann stated that this would be for mini-parks along the bike paths where small gathering places of 5 to 10 could be located and where people could find out about neighborhood activities. Benches and bulletin boards would be placed there. Mr. Obie asked about the $10,000 being allocated for a traffic study and asked if there was an identifiable transportation problem. Ms. Hofmann responded that Jefferson/Far West is just beginning a refinement plan and that 11th and 13th avenues are of major concern to the residents. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 18, 1981 Page 4