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10/08/1981, Public Hearing MinutesPage 1051 PUBLIC HEARING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL . October 8, 1981 Mayor Radakovich assembled the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Mayor Steve Radakovich, Councilmembers Clara Sanderson, A11an Elrod, Dorothy Cooper and Dwight Miller. Member absent was Mayor Pro-Tem Wayne Winters. Staff present were Mel justice, Clyde Marshall and Tyne Reflogal. Mayor Radakovich stated the. purpose of the hearing is to receive citizen input concerning the 8th Year Community Development Pro- gram. Mayor Radak©vich read the required Summary Statement which reads as follows: The Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program of Tarrant County is now in its Seventh year. In 1981, which begins the seventh program year, Tarrant County and the Urban Consortium applied for and received $3,136,000 for implementation of its Community Develop- ment Program. Since 1975, the Tarrant County Consortium has been allocated a total of $16,392,000 for Community Develop- ment projects; and since 1976, the Consortium has re- ceived a total of $4,399,452 for implementation of a Housing Assistance Program. The total amount of federal grant money allocated to the Tarrant County Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program since 1975 is $20,791,452. Ror the eighth program year, beginning in 1982, Tarrant County Planning Department expects to re- ceive~about $3,136,000. The primary purpose of the Community Development Program is to upgrade low and moderate income neighbor- hoods. The following categories, and the projects listed under each category, are examples of activities which have been approved by the Department of Housing , and Urban Development for federal funding: 1. Public Works Projects °Water system construction and improvements oStreets, curbs and gutter construction and improvements °Drainage improvements °Sanitary sewer collection systems construction Page 1052 PUBLIC HEARING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL Qctober 8, 1987. Contd. 2. Public Facilities °Senior Citizens' Centers and Community Centers construction and repair oSidewalk wheelchair ramps 3. Recreation °Parks construction, development and improvements °Recreation Facilities construction ~4. Public Services °Fire Ha11 construction and pumper truck purchase 5. Housing oHousing rehabilitation oHousing rental assistance payments (Note: Each city is to complete the following section) Since 1976, the City of Kenriedale has received approval for and implemented the following projects: ' 1. The Community Center 2. Water lines and fire hydrants along 287 3. Water lines and fire hydrants on Swiney Hiett and Co1let~t Sublett Rd. 4. Water system improvements along 287,~O1d Cardinal Rd.~Woodlea Drive, Shady Oaks, Harrison and Mansfield Cardinal 5. Improvements to water mains through valve place-~ ments 6 Street improvements on Crestview and park improve- ments. Page 1053 PUBLIC HEARING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL October 8, 1981 Contd. The following activities are eligible to be included in our City's projects: 1. Acquire and dispose of real property. 2. Acquire, construction, reconstruct, rehabilitate, install or improve public, commercial and industrial facilities. 3. Clear, demolish, remove or move building and structures. 4. Provide public services. 5. Remove architectural barriers. 6. Rehabilitate private property and public residenta:~ structures and modernize public housing. 7. Enforce building and housing codes. 8. Historic preservation activities. The procedures, which Tarrant County Planning Department and our City will follow in drawing up the Three-Year Plan and Community Development Program for approval, include in chronological order: 1. Needs and priorities will be assessed through a survey conducted by the Tarrant County Planning Department and through public hearings held by each participating city. 2. Development of projects will be made by the city staffs with citizen input provided at public hearings held by participating cities. 3. Three-year plan projects will be ranked by the Housing and Community Development subcommittees. 4. Approval of the proposed projects will be voted on by the Mayors' Council of Tarrant County following the advise, comments and alternative proposals submitted by citizens at public hearings. 5. The Work Program and application will be submitted to Tarrant County Commissioner's Court for their consideration and approval, based on the advise, comments and alternative proposals submitted by citizens at two public hearings held in Commissioner's Court. 6. The application will be submitted to North Central Texas Council of Governments for A-95 review and comment. Page 1054 PUBLIC HEARING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL October 8, 1981 Contd. 7. The application will be submitted to the area HUD office for approval, revision or rejection. Some important HUD requirements as established under the Code of Federal Regulations Section 570 are: 1. Comprehensive strategy for meeting identified housing and community development needs. 2. The program must be planned and carried out so as to be of principal benefit to low and moderate income people. 3. A Citizen Participation Plan must be written and implemented. 4. A Community Development and Housing Plan must be submitted. 5. The application must be submitted to the areawide clearinghouse for A-95 review and comment. All citizens, groups and organizations of our City are welcome to participate and be represented at both public hearings. The public hearings are open for public advice, comments, complaints, questions or presentation of alternative proposals. You can be of great service to your City and neighborhood by participating in these public hearings. Statement Preceding Second Public Hearing: Three-Year Plan "At the first public hearing, we established the needs of our City and its neighborhoods. Those needs are (SEE ATTACHED LIST) At this public hearing, we will establish the projects that the City will recommend to meet those needs. If you wish to present your views in writing, please fill out the questionnaire. At this time, we are accepting all comments, questions, state- ments or complaints regarding projects to be included in the Three-Year Plan and Community Development Program" ~osy~J-~ TENTA_TTVE •8TH YEAR CD PROJECTS A. Water line loop, 6" at south City Limits from Mansfield Cardinal to Hwy. 287. B. Water line, 10" on~Mansfield Cardinal from Alma. Ln. to Little School storage -tank tee. C. Water line, 6" from New Hope down Broadway and Hwy. 287. D. Water line, 6" from Woodlea to Anadite on Hwy. 287. x E. Water line, 6", down Bowman Springs from Hwy. 287 to Arthur. F. Water valves on Broadway, Main, South Hwy. 287 and Little School. G. Water line, 6", valves and connections on Bowman Springs from Arthur to curve. H. Water lines, 6", on Briarwood from Averett to Shady Lane. z. Paving of 5th Street from New Hope to North Road. J'. Water line, 10", on Hwy. 287 and Mansfield Cardinal from •. Sublett to Nursing Home. K. Little School from Greenfield to edge of target area, 6" water line. L. Sewer line, 6", on Little School to edge of target area. M. Various Park improvements. Citizen .input a. Paving of 3rd Street. b. New Fire Ha11 & Truck. c. Doors for ambulance sheltex. Page 1055 PUBLIC HEARING KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL October 8, 1881 Cont' d. Richard Hayner presented Council a list of locations for street signs and stop signs to be installed. Mr. Hayner also requested the park be improved. Council stated they would consider the requests. Sonny Elrod made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dorothy Cooper. Motion carried with none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Approved: Steve Radakovich Mayor Attest: T;~~ne A. Ref1 gal City Secretary City Seal: