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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/84TAPE #R384-0003 ~PROVED DR/tFT #0000 0527 CITY OF ~ AUGUST 20, 1984 A Special meeting, rescheduled frcm August 16, 1984, to consider Block Grant appropriations and review and approve or revise the contents of the proposed application was held on Monday, August 20, 1984, at Smith School, 1300 Eliza- beth, Br~m~rton, Washington at 6:30 p.m. with President Por-Ten Jim Adrian presiding. Present were CounciLman Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Bill Amo and Russ Johnson. Also present was Ms. Colleen Donley, Coranunity Develo[xnent Coordinator for the City of Brewerton. Absent were CoLu~cilme_n Anderson, Drouin, Homing and Sturdivant. It was noted that the City Council may act on proposed application, as it was presented in the newspaper, or reconsider the final draft one week frcm the Council Meeting scheduled August 22, 1984, for final approval. Ms. Colleen Donl gave a brief stmrk~ry of the purpose of the Block Grant funding program stating ~t blocks of money are made available frcm the Federal Govern- ment for 1984 allocation frcm the Department of Housing and Urban Developrent. She stated that there is two criterion which apply to eligible applicants for funding; the Activity will benefit primarily low and moderate inccme indivi- duals ard/or prevent sl~as and blight. The City of Bremerton first received Block Grant Funding in 1979 and allocations to the City have been reduced since 1981. She said that programs funded in 1982 included (1) Housing Rehabilitation, $356,000.00; (2) Storm Water sewers, $20,000; (3) Evergreen and Forrest Ridge Park improverents, $20,000; (4) Patroling Evergreen Park, $4,000; (5) "Downtown Redevelo~ment" studies, and (7) General Administration, $37,000.00, which has provided her salary and other related expenses, all during 1982. During 1983 $280,000.00 was spent on the con- tinued Housing Rehabilitation program; Architectural Barriers (City Hall elevator), $58,000; Improvements around the Brewerton area, $2,000; Planning and Urban Environ- nP_ntal design, $22,000; Demolition of Evergreen Pool $50,000; and $46,000 for contingency programs and additional funding for General Administration. She also explained how the City's Block Grant objectives for those years were satisfied by these activities and how these activities satisfied the Federal Goverrment's overall objectives for use of Block Grant funds. As stated before, Ms. Donley estimated that $428,000.00 should be available to the City of Brenerton for FY84 and funding should be available anytime after September 1984. She distributed to the Council, with additional copies available to those in attendance, of the proposed objectives, activities and budget for 1984. Council- man Johnson asked why $10,000 was to be carried over for housing rehab frcm prior years and Ms. Donley responded that the money was frc~ other projects not utilized. MINUTES - July 16, 1984 Hearing The City Council was provided copies of the first Hearing held on July 16, 1984, allc~ing anple ~ to review. M/S/C/U/(Mosely/Pachek) to approve Minutes of the Hearing on July 16, 1984, as distributed. Copy on file in the City Clerk's office. President Adrian at this time c~Dened the meeting to any agency or person who would like to s~eak frcm programs who originally made application for consideration. TESTIMONY -(KCAP - LOW INCOME MEDICAL PNDGRAM AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINIC) Ms. Judy Willie stated she was disappointed to see the Council strike all assistance or funding the lc~-inocme Medical Program and especially the Physician Assistant's Clinic. She said the program only receives a snail amount of funding fr~n DSHS. She reinterated her testimony given at the July 16th meeting (Ref. Minutes 7/16/84) and asked that the City Council gave careful reconsideration of item proposed to received funding, that could be reduced or eliminated vs. KCAP's deter- mination to provide low-inc~ne medical assistance for those in the cum~unity who desperately need this service. She stated that, without some monetary support frc~ the City, applications for other funding sources may be in jeopardy. Ms. Williems read a letter from "Gray Panthers" in support of the Physician Assistant Clinic signed by Lenore Caven. Ms. Carole Shreeve, recording secretary, read into the record two additional letters in support of the program; (1) fr~n Dr. Willa Fisher, ~D, Director of Health, Bre~erton-Kitsep County Health Department, arx] (2) frem Tracy & Gleysteen, Attorneys at Law, representing no or low inccme individuals in legal matters, citing the need for funding to provide medical clinic services in the cc~munity. Block Grant Hea~'~g - FY84 August 20, 1984 Page 2 of 4 UNAPPROVED ~INUTES Mr. larry Eye/gave a note of support for the Physician' s Assistant Clinic, stating that KCAP would be in favor of postponing the ~nith School (KCAP Headquarter Offices) roof renovation in lieu of financial support to the Clinic for 1984. The City Council had proposed allocating $20,000 towards the roof repairs for the school. TESTIMONY - KITSAP RESCURCES C~NSOLIDATED (KtE) Mr. Larry Keller, Executive Director - K~C, said he is in total agreement that the Physician Assistant program and Rape Response should be funded and noted that the Council has chosen to grant all available funding to the City of Bremerton objectives or Bremerton proper. He felt that, even if it was token funding, public health applications should be reconsidered. Most of the clients are Bremerton residents and citizens. Councilman Mosely asked if padding of the cells had been researched. Mr. Barry Sawyer stated that there is a cc~pany in California that can provide special materials making repairs less costly. Kitsap County Cc~missioner John Horsel~, Poulsho, hoped that the City Council would lend their support to the KN2 Resmdential Treatment Center. He stated the program has been in existance for approximately seven (7) years with very limited funding for mental health. He noted that Brenerton is an entitlerent jurisdiction, however the County is not and not eligible to receive fundinq. Councilman Mosely asked how the 50 full-time jobs are funded with Mr. Sawyer responding that these are e~ployees who are residents of the treatment facility. Staff positions are funded through the State of washington. He said KRC's main cc~cern is that of the clients in the facility. The residents and the public or ccrmmnity would be protected with locked, secured facilities. Mr. Sawyer expressed his concern, that without local approved support and flmd- ing it will be most difficult to make application for private or other agency funding. Having support frcm the City will help in securing private funding. TESTIMONY - MAYOR'S ~'rl'~ FOR DISAtAIaD AND HANDICAPPED Ms. Jean Jackson stated she felt fnnding for people who cannot help themselves mort important than hefty payroll increases for management. She asked City to grant; (1) Wheelchair lifts this year instead of waiting until next year; and (2) Asked Ms. Donley if Parks handicapped toys were eligible for funding with Donley stating yes. She therefore asked that the Council put the $10,000 funding into final allocations for the toys. Ms. Jackson criticized the City for not having any activities for the handicapped like the Street Run. Council- man Amo asked why Ms. Jackson wanted toys at two locations and that would it not be more beneficial to develop one Park for handicapped individuals. Ms. Jackson stated she had not looked at the Parks in question. Ms. Jackson stated she wanted to criticize the Mayor with Council President Adrian ruling her out- of-order. He further said that those who wish to speak should stick to the issue being discussed. TESTIMONY - KITSAP COUbrfY RAPE RESPCNSE Ms. Cindy Lieanes, Executive Director KCRR, stated that the loss of funding would greatly affect the Kitsap County Rape Response program. She stated that affenders reaffend when victims do not go through legal process. If there is irmL~diate intervention there is less chance for long term e,otional or hcme difficulties. Councilman Adrian asked Mr. Lienes if 2 or 3,000 would help if the City did not feel it could grant the amount requested. Ms. Lienes stated that they would need to greatly scale down the present services with less funding but it would be a lever to be able to say the City of Br~m~ton is sup- portive of the Rape Response program, no matter how much funding is secured. She was in hopes that the program could be funded entirely. Ms. Dee Wright spoke in favor of total funding. Mr. Leander Wright, 1412 Burwell, stated he noticed that rape and assualt was increasing in the Bremerton area and felt the medical services rendered by this agency are able to help patients back into society and normal routine. He stated the cc~mmnity and it's citizens must show more sensitivity to the vict/ms. Ms. Wright felt as as a citizen, r~Dther, and w~man, fully supportive of the funding. Mr. Cliff Deasy, Administrator/Owner of AHDCC, noted that the program receives no other funding sources and is worthly of reconsideration and inclusion into the allocation. Councilman Mosely asked Mr. Deasy if his program was not over- lapped with KCAP with Mr. Deasy responding - no connection. Mr. Deasy stated the concept is not new in the California area however relatively new in the State of Washington with no similiar program in Kitsap County or Bremerton. Councilman Adrian inquired where Mr. Deasy receives support with Mr. Deasy stating fn~n family funding by faith. Councilman Adrian length of operation and Mr. Deasy stated the Center is not due to open until Septenber 10, 1984, therefore no statistical data is available. With response to Councilman Amo's question, Mr. Deasy said funding estimates were reached by comparison with Christian hcmes, B1cr. k Grant ttep-~ng - FY84 August 20, 198. Page 3 of 4 UNAPPROVED DRAFt 3047 Councilman Adrian asked Mayor Dawkins to outline what the $77,000 General A~linistraticm request was to include with Mayor responding, the addition of one new planner specifically to work on the Cc~rehensive Plan. Mr. Larry Eyer of KCAP also was willing to relinquish the roof repairs for Smith School for support in the mental health areas. Mayor Dawkins noted possible savings that could be reallocated, for example, $5 - 7,000 on Roosevelt Field restroc~Ls by using existing locations were previous plumbing was installed and handicapped toys would be in Parks Budget at an additional savings of $5,000. Ms. Donley explained that Housing and Cc~mercial Structure Rehab program must receive 50% of low incc~ dollars but that does not mean this year but within 1 - 3 years. She further explained that the $8,750 carry-over frcm previous funding for general administration would be utilized in 1985 and that this figure is not overlapping as suggested by the Mayor. CounciLman Amo said that figures appear to be heavy in admistrative costs, however, Econc~mic Development and especially the Waterfront development is key to the City's econcmic future. He wants and will support the Project Manager funding and is in full support of Planning Director, Joe Gero's efforts. Councilman Johnson was concerned that if the Waterfront project is defeated and the money is designated what will happen. Councilman Adrian stated that money could be reallocated if the projected develop- ment runs into problens. Councilman Johnson suggested two changes; (1) to scratch Roosevelt Field's restrc~ns ($30,000), and (2) Housing Rehabilitation reduced to 50%. Councilman Adrian was concerned about decreasing Housing Rehabilitation funding and wanted to know if Pheonix Group would be able to operate on the lower figure for a full year. Ms. Donley at stated that they would have to be advised that funding has been cut but did not know if it would drastically inpair their operation. CounciLman Johnson, defending his position, felt he would rather see that the low or no-incc~e individual, receive an insulin shot than a landlord ad~ranced loans to profit frc~n rental units. Councilman Pad]sk asked if Bremerton was migratory in that program were appealing to t/lose who need the services. Ms. Donley stated residents ccme for jobs at ship- yard but leave if not employed. Councilman Amo suggested reallocating the following; (1) Kitsap Resources Consolidated - $10,000; (2) Kitsap Rape Response - $9,000, and (3) Kitsap Cc]~nunity Action Program - $50,000. He further said funding would be possible by striking the following or adjusting proposal figures down by; (1)striking $20,000 for Smith School Roof repairs; (2) striking $30,000 for Restrocms - Roosevelt Field, and (3) reducing the allocation for Housing and Ccmmercial Rehabilitation in the amount of $19,000. Reallocation of funds will amount to $69,000 by striking roof repairs, restrocms/Roosevelt Field and reducing Rehab dollars. CounciLman Adrian asked if it was the intent to reduce Rehab figure frcm $272,000 to $253,000 with both Councilman Mosely and Pachek agreeing that there is usually surplus Rehab money carried over each year, therefore, why not use it. Councilman Adrian w~s concern whether toobey can be reallocated at a later date before dollars spent with Ms. Donley stating yes. Councilman Amo stated that if $35,000 or more is not spent the Council must provide for public cc~_nt. Ms. Donley asked Council to pay special note to the attached grantee "Certificate" and copy of the "Displace~M~nt" minimization Plan. Councilman Johnson stated that the Council could approve chair-lifts out of surplus funds if available after the installation of the elevator which those present agreed. M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Mosely) to approve a proposal to be suhnitted for Federal t0. 11. 12. Fiscal 1984 funds as follows: P~0POSED ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION 1. Public Facility Improve- "Strike" ments 2. Removal of Architectural Barriers (City Hall) 3. ttousing & Ccmnercial Rehab. "Reduced" 4. Econcmic Develo~m~_nt 5. General Administration 6. Planning & Urban Environmental Design UNUTILIZED 1983 FUNDS: 7. Restrocm at Roosevelt Field "Strike" 8. Additional Housing Rehab Funding 9. Grant Administration ADDITIONS 8/20/84: Kitsap Rape Response Kitsap Cu,,u~nity Action Program Kitsap Resources Consolidated FY84 Funding: $428,000.00 FY83 Surplus: 48,750.00 $476,750.00 .00 $15,000.00 253,400.00 35,000.00 77,000.00 8,600.00 .00 10,000.00 8,750.00 9,000.00 50,000.00 10,000.00 $476,750.00 Block Grant tlea~:I~ Mtg, August 20, 198, Page 4 of 4 With no further discussion, raeeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. COI.TRFN DONLEY, Cc~ty Develo~t Planner City of Bremerton o ~ADRIAN, President Pro-Ten for; Art Anderson, President City Council JA:CD/cjs cc: Specific Distribution; City Council me~s Planning Director Gero Ccr~ty Develc~ment Planner Donley City Clerk McCluskey, (2) File ~.. .!-..', the C~t. of 5remert>n's Fp',er::~ Fiscal '(ear ]932 Con:mur,~ty De','e]op- ' T :~,', :,,~nt · r~qr'~'.:' ~S ~,, ,:,,~t :7"".un~. de'veloD"~ert md housing needs ~n the , ~t i: ?',e ~i:,'s ?t,je,:t~.-' to rehabilitate s.jbstandarj or corer- ', '~t-:" ~.~!. L ' ~ ~' ':C5: h ~"~ t':" D~O'/~qiD'' "" :'h~Se ' . ' ,:~ 2, i:,, ~..e::,SmC-:,t ;:',yr",v,D,'::-nt3. E,~:h Df the ]cti.'ities -: .,. ~' he~rit ~,~,',' ~,' ', n'o,]e,'~t.2 income ;~milies an,i,zOr ai,i in the pre'.,ynt'm ,.- :';,'~n ~" :!.:': ,..' bll,fi~t, as req~lire-~ by the Department - ,. ~nt . '. ,:: ? s_e _:_ ?._c t ~ .j_ L: c; ~'_e2 c_r i2 iLo_n S u d c e t ;7 ~". ':ci~2L:il '3tiDn 22hsb~litate single family and S~ . .... , -,- - ~.- ::';! t ~ - f~:7 i l.v S truc tures hous i ng ~o.,' 3nd m~er~te-~ncome ~ersons Pat'.',, Ir:pr.r;emeuts to Evs!'grpen and Forest Ricl~e P~rt',s Star:" ',,:ater separation projects Ci~,r!estan,/Hational neighborhoed Patral of Evergreen Park from ~.lemorial Day to Labor Day 1983 Improvements as funds allow such as: purchase and i nstal t picnic tables, benches, covered picnic areas, play equipment: improve ,,,~ater supply to Forest Ridee Park: :7ave road that winds thru Forest Ridqe Park 29,039* ContinOency/ Local qption Activities 36,flOg General Administration Grant administrat~on,'Federal 37,000 regulation compliance, citizen participation (includes a monthly con~nunity development newsletter), ttousing Assistance Plan implemen- tation and Community Development Planning. TOTAL S473 ,nOn ~,nrvices :Cit'/and non-City Staff) and coPqumable SuPpl~e% the .Ft; ','i f'~ . r' , Cr,MHUNI'! f 'DE'/EI UPH~HT L~LUCK L,~. , .u _,TATErlE,I1 ,}F C(/Mrl FY DEVEL}Frl;NT Og ECT~VE~ PRO "SED ACTIVTTTFc, ArD FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR ~9'22 ENTITLEMENT FUNDS The purpose of the City of Bremerton's Federal Fiscal Year 1983 Community Development Block Grant Program is to meet community development and housing needs in the Bremerton area. Activities selected for funding benefit primarily lnw and clodcrate income persons and/or aid in the prevention or elimination of :l,~mq .~nd blight, as required by tile Department of Housing and Urban Development. {fi,jecti v,zs It is the City's objective to rehabilitate substandard or deteriorated owner occupied and renter occupied housing units which house principally low and moderate income persons. All loans to rental properties would require that private funds (bank loans, savin s etc,) be maximized first before Block Grant funds are considered tor ulilizat~on; It is the City's objective to increase the level of handicapped access to City Hall, and the Bremerton area in general; (3) It is the City's objective to increase the City's Planning and Urban Environmental Design capabilities; It ~s the City's objective to demolish an obsolete, unsafe swimming pool Facility which is no longer in use and blights a neighborhood in which primarily low and moderate income persons reside. It is the City's objective to set aside Contingency/local option funds fi~r Block Grant eligible capital improvement project(s) and or community ,levelopment planning and urban environmental design efforts which will be selected at a later date; and It is the City's objective that through the provision of the improvements cited belnw, the City will stimulate private efforts at community development i In p 1',} vemen t s. PROPI)SED ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION BUDGET housing Rc!hahilitation Rehabilitate single family & $280,000 Program multifamily structures housing tow and moderate income persons. ;!,mloval of Architectural Increase level of handicapped 58,000 ~arrim^s access to City Hall. Increase level of handicap2ed 2,000 access to the Bremerton Area in general. Planning and !h'ban CnviTonmental Design :,ion C,,rlti nC;.mt.y, ,'!priori Act! '/i ti,'s Downtown waterfront redevelopmerit planning and/or downtown redevelopmerit planning and/or community facility assessment planning, and Housing needs planning (includes Housing Assistance Plan). Demolition of Evergreen Park Swimming Pool Grant administration - general management, oversight, and coor- dination including Federal regula- tion compliance, citizen partici- pation (includes a monthly community development newsletter) annual state audit, development of applications for Federal Programs, and Housing Assistance Plan implementation 22,000 15,000 46,000 40,000 TOTAL $a63 ~00