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November 9, 2004 · The Empowerment 2010 Project fails to meet any of the three broad national objectives (BNA). These BNA include: 1) benefits Iow and moderate income families; 2) aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3) meets a need having a particular urgency (serious or immediate threat). · Also, there are four (4) acquisitions included in the Plan located at 1416 and 1428 South Street and 1111 and 1113 Richmond Avenue. The properties fall within the Jeffry Wilson HOPE VI initiative. HUD was concerned with the timely expenditure of these funds and has advised the City to wait until such time that PRHA is awarded a HOPE VI grant for this project. Financial Impact: · There is no direct or immediate financial impact. Funding is the same, but projects have changed. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2005 ACTION PLAN. WHEREAS, by resolution adopted April 13, 2004, City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2005 Action Plan ('the Plan") that was required under federal law for the City to apply for funds to enable the City to provide decent housing, establish, and maintain suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities for Iow and moderate income residents; and WHEREAS, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has recommended a redirection of 2005 Action Plan funds totaling $443,000; and WHEREAS, the staffs of the City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority have recommended that the Plan be amended by redirecting the $443,000 as follows: $344,460 for Shea Terrace Senior Park, $15,000 for Management Services administrative costs, $10,000 for Development of a Plan to End Homelessness, and $73,540 to address issues raised in the Analysis of Impediments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves the proposed amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program 2005 Action Plan redirecting the sum of $443,000 in the amounts and for the purposes set out above, and that it furthermore authorizes the City Manager to take such actions as may be required to complete and implement the amended 2005 Action Plan." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 04 - 435 - Boards and Commissions Mr. Moody offered the following nominations: COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PORT NORFOLK/PARK VIEW Harry J. Costello to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 2006, replacing Daniel E. Schmit. CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION Janice P. Burse to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2006, replacing Saundra Schuler.