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August 13, 1979 Tim Aikens, 825 Potomac Avenue, spoke concerning road conditions on Potomac Avenue. Ms. Velma Topping, 4618 South Street, representing Central Mid-City Civic League, spoke regarding community center in the area, and the need for sidewalks as it is dangerous for the children walking to and from school. · he following letter was received from Anne Hyde Long, Vice Chairman, Qommittee: "On July 9, 1979, the Citizen's Advisory Committee sponsored a public of 1980 Community Development Funds. The Committee subsequently met two the requests for funds. C%timens Advisory hearing on the use times to discuss all We realize that many proposals may not be appropriate for Community Development Funds, due to legal limitations on how those funds may be spent. This does not mean that projects not eligible for CD funds are unworthy. However, we have tried to confine our recommendations strictly to the use of CD funds in t980, except for several suggestions for further investiga- tion of certain proposals. Our recommendations ar~ summarized as follows: Recommended for Funding with CD Funds 1. Hiring of one additional housing officer for concentration on rental housing in CD areas. 2. Request for $1,000 to supplement continued operation of the Multi- Ethnic Cultural Library. The CAC strongly supports this request for funds but also encourages the sponsoring organization to seek other sources of funding. In addition, the CAC recommends that s. everal proposals, although not recommended for Community Development funding, be considered for alternative funding sources. 1. Support of conservation and public improwement requests of Truxtun 2. Bikeway along George Washington Highway. 3. Drainage, curbs, and gutters in Ebony Heights. 4. Curbs and gutters in North Truxtun. 5. Designation of Port Norfolk as a conservation area. community. The remaining proposals were not recommended for CD funding for a number of reasons. They are: A. Project already funded by another source. 1. Youth Employability Program. 2. Drainage and sidewalks in 1100 block of Victory 3. Regional development of Sleepy Hole Park. Boulevard. B. Projects scheduled for future funding: present priority is acceptable. 1. Restoration of Alton Square and Parkways. 2. New vans and drivers for senior citizens and S. Repaying of Florida Avenue. handicapped. C. Referred to various agencies for further study. 1. Creation of an agency for greater integratinn of the armed population into the community. 2. Recreation area at Hurst Park. 3. Backstop at Federally owned Franklin field. 4. Grant to rehabilitate home outside boundaries of Truxtun Conservation Area. forces D. Not desirable for City funding at this time. 1. Playparks at George Washington Park and Harris Road playground. 2. Use of Paradise Creek for boating and recreation. 3. Reginnal development of Tidewater Community College Campus as recreation area. D~f~ p~d£ng outcome Of ne~oti~tiohs. 1. Recreation complex at Cradock High and adjacent Williams Court tract. We made no recommendation to you on a proposal for further development at the St. Jutiens recreation complex because City Council had already expressed official City concern to the Federal Government. As always, the CAC appreciates the opportunity to to various City programs. We received many worthwhile be funded." solicit citizens participation and inpu- requests, .even though not all of them can Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded hy Mr. Beamer, for 1980 to be brought back at the meeting ~f August by unanimous vote. that the Community Development Program 28, 1979 for adoption, and was adopted