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Home My WebLink AboutContract 27436��N�1411�Pf�' �� CI�'1( S��3�il�Rl( CONTRACT NO. 26549 ar�d 27Q41 STA�� O� i�X�►� C�UPlYY Of� Y��E�T . �fTY ��CR€�l��Y COIVil�ACi i�p . THIS Contract is made and entered inta by and b�tween the City o# Fort Worth {"City"), acting by and thraugh Joe Paniagua, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and th� United Riverside Rebuilding Corporation ("Contractor"), by and through George Hill, its duly authorized President. Contracta�'s business address is Riverside Commur�ity Center, 201 5. Sylvania Ave., Fort Wor�h, Texas 76111. 1�ii��AS, the City and Contractor have entered into a contract identified as City Secretary Contract No.26549 and 270�� fior a period beginning February 9, 2aa1 and ending February 8, 2003; and F,NH��AS it is the mutual desire of tl�e parties to amend said City Secretary Contract Na. 26549 and 27041 NOW, THEREFORE, THIS CONTRACT FURTHER WITNESSETH: That, the parties covenant and agree as follows: City Secretary Contract No. 26549 and 27041, currently on fife ir� the office of the City Secretary of Fort Worth is hereby amended to �-ead as foilaws. 3. Fundinq City pravides th� Contractor with CDBG monies in an amount not to exceed a total of THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE dollars and 78/100 ($3� 9,131.78) to be used as fal[ows in the United Riversjde Modef Bloc[cs area: a. Minor Home Repair Program (MHRP}, in an amount r�ot to exceed TWQ HUNDRED THaRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EiGHTY�THREE dollars ($237,883.OQ} to provide minar home repair to at least 53 owner-occupi�d homes; and b. MHRP Program �perat�ons, in an amount not to exceed FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND NiNE HUNDRED TEN dollars and 881100 ($59,91D.88); and c. United. Riverside Rebufldi�g Corporation (URRC) Lat Pu€rchases, ir� an amount not to exceed TWENTY-ONE THOLJSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-S�VEN dollars and 90110Q ($21,337.90}. ��1� ��t�Q� �� t! is �`4�'r'l1�J111151, �� 4. Compensafion and IV9ethod of �avment Secgion 4"Compensation and Method of Payment" of City Secretary Contract Na. 26�49 and 27041, currently on file in the office of the City Secretary pf Fort Worth is hereby amended to read as foNows; a, City wilk disb�rse CDBG monies in an amaunt up to THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND 4NE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE dolfars and 78110q ($3'{9,131.78) ta Contractor on an advance of funds basis. lUlinor Hame F�eoair Operafina Fund �ofi Purchases I�f9inor bome Reqair Oaera�ina �und �ot Purchases �U��Y f��l�I�ION $234,133.00 $ 3.750.00 $237,883.Q0 $ 59,91 d.88 $ 24,337.90 i�CVIS�� U��' $237,883.00 $ 59,91 D.88 $ 21,337,90 $319,131.78 �Xf�I�IT' �"Minor Home Repair Program (MHRP}" is hereby amended. �XC�Pi SP�CIFICALl�Y a4f��iV�� Fi��lid, ALL OTb�R i�R1�lYS AN� �OP��filOR1S O�` �'H� CO{�iR�Ci R�iUTAI� �IfVCR1AfVC�� AN� COP� f INU� IR! �ULL ��C� Af+!!� �FF�CT. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties r to have ex ted faur copies of ihis con#ract in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, this �,�� day of , A.D. 20� C1TY OF F�RT W By:_ Jae C �ngr APPROVED AS TQ-FORM AND LEGALITY: - . �� __�'� ��/ � , �- Assista City Attorney' � ATTE�T: _ _ `� ' r- ��l � � __ .w_.:.� `'j �ty 5�cretary� �= /�.�� C�r►��c��t Rutha��a�ioz� ....---!' W � (.1� Date << _ a UNITE� RNERSlDE REBU DING CORPORATION By: , Geor e Hill, Pr sider�t ��C��a� 4'l��'�'�• . ��ti ��,��. � ',',� � � � ; �%11� � - -� - STATE �F TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT 0 0 BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and far the State of Texas, �� this day personally app�ared Joe Paniagua, known to me to be the person whase name is subscribed to the foregoi�g instrument, and ack�owledged to me that the same was th� acf of the City of Fort Worth and that he executed ihe same as the act of said City of �art Worth far �he purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UN�ER MY HAND AND S�AL OF OFFICE ihis day of ��,.., ;, A.D. 20 T�� .��e1��l�a ��►�d►w fi�fP�liY Plf�i.0 Si#T� OF T�%fdS CO��I�EION E%PIREB: �S°sTll�� FA. ti0�� STATE QF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT � . .� � L � Notary Public in and for the 5tate ofi Texas � 0 BEFORE ME, the und�rs�gned aufhority, a Notary Public in and fo� the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Genrge Hill, k�own to m� . to be fhe perso� whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged #o me that h� exect�ted th� same foT tt�e purposes and co�sideration therein expressed, as the act and ed of United Riverside Re�uilding Carparatian and in the capacity tnerein stated as its u y authorized officer or representative. , GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this�ay ofi t/I,�l'li , A.D. 20 � �� No�ary Public in a�d for tf�e Staie of Texas � �� h�ORMA .E. MAR5Hl� �� '• twfO�..ei i'Ub� Stcyta oi Teac� A�+ �rtmiss� � , . i�vemb� 8�, �4 � ■�1 �'1!"'�il ,� 1'��IIIu �I i � �xhibifi A"Minor Home Repair Program {MHRP)" is hereby amended to read as follows: �XF61�1� "A" �IiVO� H��W� ��P�IR �ROGRAAlI ��dIbRP) P[114P�S� 1. To renew a sense of community pride by enhancing the appearance of the neighborhood by malcing minor exierior f�ome improvemer�ts.. 2. To provide or�e-time gr�nts to qualified, low to mo�erate income homeowners. 3. To make each home as energy efficient as possible. p�5CR1Pi101�d ?. Paint exterior of homes 2. Replace windows, exteriar doors, caulking, insulat�an and roafs. 3. Other miscellaneous er�hancements including fence repair, if visible frorn street, driveway repair and replacement, landscaping or other exterior enhancements deemed necessary by corporation and if the abav� priarities have already b��h addr�ssed. �0►�1��rvc�n��n�i �� January 20a1 this pragram wiil commence. �QUAd��4i�1�S Tt�e boundaries fo�- the LJnited Riversi�e Minor Home Repair are � North- East 15t Street � 5ou�h- East 12th Street � West- Syivania Avenue � East- Riverside Drive �'UIi�D1AdG The Uni�ed Riverside Re�uilding Corporation {URRC) has been appropriated Community Development Biock Grant Funds to undertake a program to provide exterior minor home repair assistance to residents of the URRC boundaries. The amaunt appropriatad is $237,883.Op, �L1GI�ILI�Y 1. awner occupant af single family nr two units. 2. Must have lived in their home for a minimum of one (�) year. 3. M�st ba at least 21 years of age. 4. Income cannot exceed 80% af the area median income, accordi�g to Un�ted States Depar�ment of Hausing and Urban Develapment (HUD). 5. After MHR, hameowner must {ive in the home a minimum of 3 years. (Should owner fail to comply, the amount of repair assistanc� will b� due and payable in p�oration within 30 days after �otice from the City of Fort WarthIURRC. ,�B�I�i1CS A contract will be executed between the homeowner and URRC. Contractor needs to carry all required insurance including Worker Compensation. In the e�ent of death, if there is no surviving spause, the beneficiary assumes all t�rms of the contract. Assistance will be limit�d to exterior repairs up to $4500.OQ for one time only. $25.00 appfication fee, refundable by check, if not approved because of ineligibility. 1t is not the intent to abate al1 code viola�ions nar cause a property to comply with #he minimum housing standards. The types nf repairs to be perfarmed will be those repairs that most urgen#ly address the exterior need that can be addressed within t�te $450Q.0� maximum program amou�t. PR��DUR� �. Application must be madelsent to the URRC, 20� S. Sylvania, Fort Worth, Texas 76111. 2. Pro�ect Manager (P.M.} assigns case to Housing Inspector. 3. Hot�sing Inspector reviews re�airs needed at house and prepared Work Write Up. 4. RepairlVllork Write Up sheet brought back to P.M. 5. P.M. negotiates with the homeowner the amount of repairs to be done, 6. List of agreed upon repairs will be de�elvped into contract. 7: P.M. submits RepairlWork Write Up to contractors fior bid. 8. P.M. awards contract. 9. Contract will be signed by: P.M., homeow�ter, and con�ractor (Contract wilf specify all repairs to be completed with dates of star� and completion} 'I0. Contractor completes repairs. Housing Department conducts final inspection. 11. Contractor will be pa�d after passing fi�al inspeciion by Housing D�partm�n�. 12. 10% of a[I cor�tract price will be retained for 15 days and paid to the contractor upon satisfactory com�l�tian of any correctians if any. City of �ort T�orth9 T'exas ��'�� '1� �� 11��1�� DAT� REFERENC£ f�iUM6EFt �OG NAME PAGE �� *�G-13332 05RIVERSIDE 1 of 2 SUBJECT REAL.L�CATION OF FllNDS FOR THE UNITED RIVERSIDE MODEL BLOCKS RECOMMENDATION: It is recammended that the City Council: 1. Approve the reallocation of $4�,010.88 from the City of Fort Worth (CFW) Home Improvement Program, funded witE� '{997 Cammunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the fol�awing: URMB Minar Home Repair Program L1RMB Operating Fund CFW Neighborhood Parfc Improv�ments CFW Street Sigr�s $22,500.00 9,910.88 �,oao.ao 2.600.00 �otal $4D�07D.��• 2. Approve the reallocation af $21,337.90 in CFW lat purchases, funded with 1990 and 1998 CDGB funds, to the �nited Riverside Mode! Blocks (URMB) lot purchases; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to: a} Amer�d City Secretary Coniract No. 26549 with the United Riv�rsid� Reb�ilding Corporation (URRC) executed on February 9, 2001, to reflect allocation of funds for the Minor Home Repair Program, Purchase ofi Lots and Ope�-ating Fund; and b) F'urth�r amend this cantraet, as needed, to achieve project goals provided the amendment is within the scope of the project and in compiiance with applicabla faws and regulations; and c} Extend or renew the contract if the URRC req�esfs an extension or renewal; and 4. Amend the City's Annual Consolidated Plans for 1990, 1997, and 1998 to reflect the changes in the use of the CDBG f�nds cited abave. � DISCUSSION: In 1998, the River�ide neighborhaod received ModeE Blocks (MB) designation and was awarded $1.2 miflion (M&C G-12347 dated 5ept�mber 29, 1998 and M&C G-129fi6 dated August 29, 2000). The purpose of the MB Program is to empower neighborhoods so that they may effectivefy work wit}� the City and other public and private organizations ta revitalize th�ir neighbo�hoo�s. The URMB's goals ar� to expand the Riverside Community Center, provide homeownership opportunities, impro�e owner- occupied homes, improve the Gid Hoaper Parfc, and build the neighborhoad's capacity to sustain revitalizatian efforts. C`iiy of �ort 1�'or�h, .�'exas �� nd ��c�n�e�� ,��c�� ATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAM� PAGE I 819101 *��d133�� I DSRIVERSIDE I 2 of 2 SUBJECT REAL.I�OCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE UNlTED RIVERSIDE MODEL BLOCKS The IJRMB has requested two actions from the City regarding tf�e program balance in two ofi its MB accounts. First, there is a�alance af $40,010.88 in the home impravement program, wf�ich they are requesting be reprogrammed to several activities, as described above in recommendation No. 1. The neighborhood has mariceted the pragram and belie�es that afl interested persons have made use of the program. � Secondly, the URRC, which is the developrnent entity for the MB, is rs�uesting t�at the �ask ofi purchasing vacant lats for.infill housing development be fransferred from the City to #he URRC. The URRC was approved by t�e Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501(c}3 arganization i� December 200U, and as a Community Housing Development Organiza#ion by the City in January 2D01. There is a�alance of $21,337.90 for vacant lot purcf�ases which would be awarded to URRC through amendment fo Ci�y 5ecretary Contract No. 26549 as mer�tioned in recommendation Na 3{a} abo�e. The URMB is located in CQUNGIL DISTRICT 8. The Safety and Communify [7ev�lopment Committee endorsed appro�af of the recomme�dations above on ,luly '�D, 2Q01. F15CAL 1NFORMATIONICERTIFICATION: The Finance Director ce�tifies #hat upon approval of the abnve recammendations, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. DF:n Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dale k'isseler (Acting) �riginating Department Head: Jerome Wallcer Additional Informatian Contact: 6140 7537 � ��rrn � Accoun�r � (to} � 1) GR76 539120 I1) GR76 539120 1) GR76 539120 I 1 } GR7fi 539120 � 2) GR76 539120 � 2) GR76 539120 � (from) 1) GR76 539120 2} GR78 539120 2) GR76 53912Q C�NTER I AMOUNT Q0524fii 12920 $22,500.00 005206192980 $ 9,9'E0.88 445206i12290 $ 5,Op0.Op OQ5206112870 $ 2,600.00 00�2061227$0 $ 5,000.11 00520613281Q $16,337.79 005206'['�2850 $4Q,070.88 OD5206'i227'10 $ S,DOQ.11 OQ52�6'f 32880 $16,337.79 CITY SECRETARY APPROVED 8/9/01 Jerome Walker 7537 �iiy of 1�'ori Wori�i, Texas �y�� d �� rr��r��c��a� DATE R�fiERENC� NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE ��fl� ��12965 05RIVERSIDE � � ofi4 SllBJECT AUTHORIZE APPROPRlATION ORDINANCE AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS F�R THE UNITE� RIVERSI�E MODEL BLOCKS PR�GRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommend that the City Cour�cil: 1. Ap�rove fhe use and transfer of $82,178A3 from Community Development B[ock Grant (CDBG) Pragram income Revolving Laan Fund to the Uni�ed Riverside Mode! Blocks Program; and 2. Reaflocate $105,000.00 from the United Riverside Mod�f Blocks (URMB} City of Fort Worth (GFW} Soft Seconds to the URMB CFW Community Center Expansion; and . � �• rt , y. 3. Allacate a tatal of $322,70�.0� �n CDBG Funds for URMB projects, as faflows: a) $71,a67.00 from CDBG Year XXIV far URMB CFW Gommunity Center Expansion; and ��.:' ._ b} $� 1,833.00 from CDBG Year XXIV, $157,621.97 from CDBG Year XXI11, and $42,�,78.03' ��. from Revol�ing Loan Fund (RLFy Program incame far a total of $211,633.00 for URMB - Minor Repair Program; and c) $40,OOOa�D from RLF' Program {ncome for URMB �ffice Equipment and Operating Fund; and 4. Authorize the City Manager #o enter into a cor�tract with the URMB community �evelo�ment ...,,,.. organization when ii is designated as a 501 {c)3 organizatian to operate a Minor Horrie Repair� � Program and housing de�elopment; and ' �� 5. Authorize tha City Manag�r ta amend such contract to achieve project goals provided the� �' � '�' I arnendment is wifhin t�e scope of the project and in compliance with applicable laws and�. .._ regulafions; and � 6. Authorize the City Manager fa amend the Cify's CDBG Years XXlll, XXIV and XXV Consolidated Plan to reflec� the above fund rea{lacations; and ' 7. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receip�s and appropriations in CDBG Year XXlll in the amo�r�t of $82,178.03. DISCUS510N: In 1998, the Riverside ne9gf�borhood received the Model Blocks designation and was awarded $1.2 mi[�ion. On September 29, 1998, M&C G-12347 allocated $87'7,300 far the URMB, leaving a balance af $322,700. The balance is proposed to be al[ocated as shown in t�e recommendations above. The purpose of the Model Blocks (MB) Program is to organize and empower neigh6orhoods sa that they may effectively ider�tify their needs and work toward meeting those needs. The MB �rogram also aims to promote public private. partnerships in the revitalization process. The URMB's abjectives are to: �`ity o,�'.F'or� Worthp T'exas �� Ali�� 1��1�1� ��i�1�1��1�� , DAT� REFERENC� NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 7125J00 �o� �g�� 05RIVERSIDE I 2 of 4 suB��cT AUTHORIZE APPR�PRIATION ORDINANCE AND AL�.00ATION O� FUNDS FOR TH� UIVITED RIVERSIDE MODEL BLOCKS PROGRAM � Expand the Riverside Community Cen#er; and � Provide homeownership op�ortunikies by providing soft seco�d mortgages to home buyers in Riverside; and • Improve awner-occ�pied homes, particularly af �lderly homeowners, through the City's Home Improvement. Program and a Minor Home Repair Program to b� administered by the URMB comm�tnity devefopment organization; and � Improve the Gid Hooper Park which is in the9r neight�orhaod; and � Build the neighborhood's capacity to sus#ain revitaliza�ian efforts. .� � ; �. _t. To dafe, two lots have been acquir�ed in the URMB and negotiations are underway for six other lots:�. The Fo�t Worti� Housing Finance Carporation will soon bui�d moderateiy priced homes on these lots. Faurteen (14) of the � 5 owner-occupied homes planned for rehabilitation �ave been completed, and the Gid Hooper Park impro�ements were camplet�d in June 2000. The URMB has formed a comrnunity develo�ment organizatian and is in ihe process of applying to the Int�rnal Revenue 5ervice for 501(c)3 designatian. An amount of $2'i'�,633 is pr�oposed far t�e Minor Home Repair Pragram and�$4D,OOO�for tF�e URMB community developm�nt organization ta operate this program and generate mare funds for housing develapment and �eighbflrhood �mprovemerit. The Minor Home Repair Program and o�erafing support total $251,fi33, and are proposed to be funded out o� the $322,700 CDBG Years XXIII and XiCIV unallocated balance for ihe URMB. �� A priority objecti�e of th� URMB is the expansion af the Riverside Commur�ify Center. The nei�hborhood worked with fhe Parks and Community Services, Transportation and Public Vllorks,� and the Housing Departments in the design of tne Center expansion. When the Strategic Plan was put together three years ago, t�e cost of the project was �s#imated at $179,800. When the bids cama in .7une 2000, the total construction cost increased to $313,27�, or a shor�fall of $176,067. The °cost increase can bs attri�uted to se�eral factors: . �., � The neighborhood opted for a bigger expans�on than originally planned, in accQmmodate a variety of activities needed by seniors, youth and families in The revised plan r�presents an increase of 442 square feet over the original plan; . .,.. �rder to better he cammunity. and . � a The center expansian has triggered compliance with the American Disabi�ities Act standards which added $3,000 to the cost; and � o The increase in the cost of materials and la�or has been significant over #h� last two years; and o StafF is recommending the secand lowest bidder, which is $15,590 higher than the lowest bidder, because �he lowest bid�er did not comply with the City's MN`IBE guidelines. ' ' � Ciiy o�'�'art� T�o��h, �'exas �I�� [��1�1� ��1��1��t�� ATE REF'ER�NC� NIJMBER LOG NAME PAG� 7125100 ��66 QSRIVERSIDE , 3 af 4 SUBJECT AUTHORIZE APPROPR�AT�ON ORDINANCE AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS F�R THE UNITED RIVERSIDE MODEL B�OCKS PROGRAM Funds to cover the shartfall af $176,067 will come from two sources: '� ) reallocation of $105,000 budgeted for soft second mo�tgage assistance to first time home buyers in the Riverside model biacks area (the Housing Department administers a ciiy-wide Hamebuyers' Assistance Program whic� is available to the home buyers in Riv�rside); and 2) allocation of $71,d67 fram CDBG Year XXIV funds. Tnis amount is part of tne $322,700 unallocated balance far URMB. The current and propased .budgets are si�own below. CU��Ni �U9C�i ProQrarn ltems Homeownership Pragram Home Impro�ement Program Soft Second Mortgage Program Comm[anity Center Expansion Office Equipmenf Neighborhood Park Improvemer�ts Proqram Items Funds Allocated $ 30,aao 502,�OD � 105,OQQ 179,800 10,000 50.000 iotal $8��,30a ��o�os�� U�C�i Funds Allocated Homeownership Program Home lmprovement Prog�am 5oft Second Mortgage Program Community Center Expans�on Minor Home Repair.Pragram Office Equipment and Operating Fund Neigf�borhaod Park lmprovements �'ofial $ 30,OQ0 �oz,�oo -0- 355,867 291,633 50,000 �o,a�� $�,aoo;000 The United Riverside Model Blocks is En COUNCIL DISTR�CT 8. Total Ex�enditures $ 3,810 418,618 -4- 24,090 _p_ -0- $4�fi,51 � Total � Expendi�ures $ 3,$10 418,618 ..p_ 24,090 -�- -0- ..�_ $446,�18 Balar�ce as of Mav 2oaa � �s, � �a �. 83; 882 105,Oa0 155,710 ,10,000 :. � . 50,0�0 $430,��2 Balance�as af Mav 20Q0 $ 26,19d 83, 882 -0- 33�,777 211,633 50,OOQ �o�000. $753,4�� The 5afety and Community Development Committee appraved this recommendation at its July 18, 2000 meeting. Ci�y of �'ort YYorih, 7'exacs ��c a�d ��u�r�� c��r�;��n DAT� REFER�NCE NLJMBER LOG NAM� PAGE 71251fl0 ��66 � 05RIVERS�DE � 4 of 4 su��cr AUTHORI�E APPROPRIATI4N ORDINANCE AND ALLOCATION OF' F'IJNDS FOR THE UNITED RIVERSIDE MODEL BLOCKS PRQGRAM FISCA�. IN�'ORMATIONICERTCFICATION: The �'inance Director certifies that upan approval of the above recommendations ar�d adoption of the attached ap�ropriations ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, af tf�e Grants Fund. LW:k Suhrr�itted for City Manager's os��e �y: Libby Watson �riginat'rng Department Head Jerome Walker Additional Informatio� Cantact: 6183 7537 � FU1�fD � (co) j GR76 GR76 GRi6 � GR76 � GR76 � GR7fi � GR7fi � GR7B � (from) I GR76 GR7fi � GR76 � GR76 � GR91 � GR76 I ACCOUNT 539'i 20 539120 539120 53912� 47209'i 472a91 472091 539120 539120 539120 539120 539120 539�20 488385 CENT�R pD5206122680 �052Q6122680 Od5246122650 005206112924 OD5206112000 00520611200D OD520611200D 0052p6112950 0052D6'I2267D 005206�22720 005206922210 OQ5206922210 Op52Q6�12240 055206Q8600D AMOUNT ��n�,000.00 � $ 7'f,067.00 � � � �,$3�.00 ) $157,621.97 I $ �2,1i8,Q3 � $ 40,QQ0.40 � $ 82,178A3 � $ $2,178.03 I $ 95,66F.00 � $ ss,asa.oa � $ 71 A67.Oa � $ 91,833A0 � �157,821.97 � $ az,� 7�.03 � CITY 5ECRETARY APPROVED 7-25-QO ORT]. #14278 �'ity of �ort �o��h, �'exas �yc��s �nd ��u�nc;� ��t��;��n ❑ATE REFERENCE NLJMBER LOG NAME PAGE 7C25100 ��'� 796s 05RIVERSIDE 5 of 4� SUBJECT AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIDN ORDINANCE AND ALL.00ATION OF FUNDS FOR I THE UNITED RIVERSIDE M�DEL B�.00KS PROGRAM Bea Cura 8036 � GR76 � 488385 � 4052D6086000 �$ 4Q,fl00.Od I I United Riverside Advisory Council 2�1 S. Sylvania - Fort Wo�th, TX 76111 Minu�es foz January 8, 20�2 The meet�ng was op�ned with remark� by Andrew Session. IIRRC Repoxt Ke11y Al�en Gray ♦ Christmas Ligh� Con�est winners w�r� Mrs. Davis, Melinda and the Grays. Cont�s� judges were Felicia, Judy Be11 and Reggie Jackson. O The City af For� Wo�th funded the instaZ�ation of water and electrici�y in Gid Hooper Park and did nat use MB funds. ♦ The November balance in the MB account is $�,000.00. A unanimous vo�e was �aken �hat $�,�50.00 of �his money be used for thE completion o� the stree� signs, 1eav�ng a balance o� $3,75Q.00. After discussion it was agreed unanimously to use the remaining funds in �his account to �emodel an additianal hom� in Riverside under Minor Home Repair. Housing & Human Se�vices (no representativ� pxesent) ♦ Kelly A11en Gray reported that.Chris Anderson and Gene Rollins from Housing�& � Human Services would be conducting seminars on Wi11s & Trust at the Comm�nity. Center in February. Code Enforcement Reggie Jackson (Sector I.Sup�rva.sor) � Reggie Jackson introduced �he Code Officers which accompanied him at the ineeting. Charlie Spencer - E. Fie1.d Opera�or Supervisor; Don Ri1ey; Carol.yn Cummings and Ron Lyon.s. Cha�lie Spen�er requested that Council meznbers submit their top five cade vialaGion issues (as a group} �p Cade En�ore�ment. Code Enforcement wi1� wark thraugh the priority list th�n star� on th� next �op five priority �ssues. The Officers discussed illegal dumping and high grass issues. � Properties discussed were 101 �ylvanaa, VanHarn, Retta, LaSa�1e and 28Q5 Ennis Ave. The sewage proble� for Mrs. Pitts on Galve� was brought �o their atten�ian. q Transportation & Pub�xc Works will maintain al�eyways. T�ese issues may be reported to Code Enforcement and �hey wi�l �n �urn xefe� to Transportat�on and Public Works. . Healt� Clinac Report John Cup�t � John Cupit reported tha� ��4 patien�s wexe served during the mo�th ot Decembex, eigh��en af which were new patient� and fourteen were walk-ins. � The sign �or the Clinic has been approved as agreed upon by the m�mbers o� the Council. The sign shauld be comp�eted and placed soon. Comznunity Center Repo�t Da��a Hanson � � Da�la Hansan thanked Advisory Council �or the beau�iful Christmas tree wh�ch graced �he entrance of Community Cen�ez during the holidays. ♦ Cowboy Santa was a success and s�rviced 78 fami�ie�, 24 of which were from Butler Housing. � B�ginning Friday, January 12, 2002, yauth activi�ies wi11 be held at the center fram 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. �here wi11 be movi�s, popcorn and games fa� �he children in the c4mznunzty every Friday. The mee�ing was adjourned at 6:fl0 p,m. �