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TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Richard J.Martinez,Executive Director
DATE: August 1, 1995
SUBJECT: EL PUEBLO RESIDENT COUNCIL-TENANT'S OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM GRANT
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
1. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE information regarding the El Pueblo Resident Council's successful application for$1.00,000 in Tenant's
Opportunity Program Grant(TOP)funding from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The El Pueblo Resident Council will receive$100,000 over a 36-month period in TOP Grant funding,which seeks to
provide opportunities for residents of CA011005,El Pueblo,Pittsburg.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONBACKGROUND
The El Pueblo Resident"Council,CAO 11005,Pittsburg,has received telephone notification from Washington,D.C.
that its Tenant's Opportunity Program(TOP)Grant Application has been funded. The Resident Council developed a 36-
month,$100,000 proposal,which focused on improving the El Pueblo housing environment,emphasizing self-management
and resident self-sufficiency. Opportunities for residents will be provided in three areas: Resident Management;Resident
Business Development;and,Youth Apprenticeships.
Resident Management
During the initial year of the grant,a feasibility study will focus on self-management and identify steps involved in
becoming a Resident Management Corporation. The next phase of the grant includes the development of a five-year plan and
training in self management,board responsibilities,occupancy,co-managment,screening,fair housing,financial management,
site maintenance and other property management functions. By the end of the grant the Resident Council plans to have
negotiated a contract with the Housing Authority that enables the Council to assume responsibility for at least one property
management function.
Resident Business Development
At least ten residents are targeted to receive training in basic business development/entrepreneurship and two of the
ten completing that training are expected to develop a financing plan to start up a specific business proposal.
Youth Apprenticeships "
A Youth Advisory Board will be created focusing on the needs of the youth of El Pueblo. The Resident Council will
also develop a Youth Apprenticeship Program to compliment the business development components of the proposal.
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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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