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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-08 (Special) Meeting MinutesSPECIAL MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO January 8, 1979 The City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in special session on January 8, 1979. The invocation was given by City Manager Andy Mccown. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Taylor. Mayor Taylor asked for a roll call. Upon a call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Clayton, Mann, Taylor. Absent: None. The Mayor declared a quorum present. * * * * * * Also present were: City Manager Mccown Assistant City Manager Curnes City Attorney Berardini Director of Community Development Wanush Deputy City Clerk Watkins * * * * * * COUNCILMAN MANN MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CON- S IDER AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FROM THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Clayton, Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Director of Community Development Wanush appeared before Council and presented the application. Director Wanush stated there January 8, 1979 Page 2 were two categories for which funds could be requested. The first category is the single purpose grant for housing rehabilitation; and the second category is the comprehensive grant which is for a series of different programs related to a general area. Councilman Mann asked if it was possible to submit an application that would provide funds for the rehabilitation of the downtown development district, i.e. curbs, gutters, etc. Director Wanush stated it would be eligible under the terms of the regulations and statutes. Many entitlement com- munities such as Littleton receive money automatically just by submitting an application that meets the federal government guidelines. However, Englewood is a non-entitlement city and it never has had the kind of federal funding through HUD that would entitle it to a certain amount of money. Englewood has to compete with all the other cities throughout the state for funding. Director Wanush stated the chances for getting the funds are slim even though Councilman Mann's idea would be an eligible activity. . Director Wanush stated the Housing Rehabilitation Pro- gram will run out of money for rehab funding some time in May and he proposed that the City submit the application for $226,000 under the single purpose grant in order to continue the reha- bilitation program in the City. In answer to Mayor Taylor's question on what the City would do if the application is turned down, Director Wanush stated there were still several options for the City. Director Wanush stated 1) the City can still operate the program without the subsidy; 2) the Housing Authority could request funds from the City in order to subsidize the program; and 3) loans made to elderly on the deferred payment method could be reduced. Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor of the application. There was no one in the audience to speak in favor of the application. Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak against the application. There was no one in the audience to speak against the application. COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Harper seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Clayton, Mann, Williams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Taylor. January 8, 1979 Page 3 Nays: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SMITH MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ARD URBAN DEVELOPMENT RE- QUESTING THE FUNDS FOR THE COt9ruNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION. Councilman Weber seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Nays: Council Members Clayton, Mann, Willliams, Weber, Smith, Harper, Taylor. None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS MOVED TO ADJOURN. Mayor Taylor adjourned the meeting without a vote at 8:00 p.m.