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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS1 .- Coin
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FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon
Director of Community Development
DATE: August 13, 1996
SUBJECT: Approval of certain Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program Project Agreements FY
1996/97
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment or his Designee to execute the
following CDBG Program Agreements with payment limits as indicated on Exhibit A, during the period
beginning May 1, 1996 and ending May 31, 1997.
FISCAL IMPACT
None (100% U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds)
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
The CDBG program is Federally funded at no cost to the County. The agreements are necessary to begin
projects for the new program year that began on May 1, 1996 and ends May 31, 1997.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD CO ITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON �.`c� 1 3 . 199(o _APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED ✓ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
ZUNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Contact: Larry Jones DEPUTY
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cc: Community Development
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Auditor(Nona Garnett)
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EXHIBIT A
Activity No. Project Sponsor Amount
96-14-ED Foundation for Understanding and Enhancement (FUNEN) $ 20,000
96-15-ED Rubicon Programs, Inc. 75,000
96-22-OP City of El Cerrito 18,500
96-23-OP City of Pleasant Hill 15,000
96-24-OP City of Brentwood 36,875
96-26-OP SHELTER Inc. 15,000
96-29-OP City of Pleasant Hill 6,750
96-30-OP Knightsen Town Advisory Council 40,000
96-31-OP Friends of Roger Ranch 8,032
96-32-OP Pittsburg Unified School District 9,000
96-57-PS YMCA Young Women's Christian Association 17,000
96-63-PS Opportunity West 10,000
96-68-PS Neighborhood House of North Richmond 32,000
96-72-PS Court Appointed Special Representatives 15,000
TOTAL $ 318,157
96-14-ED Employment Development for Foundation for Understanding $22,000
Low and Middle Income and Enhancement (FUNEN)
Geographic Area: Central and East County.
The purpose of this project is to provide entry level computer training and job placement to 70 very-low and
low-income persons. Training will be held at Cambridge Elementary School. Funds will be used for the
training costs of this program.
96-15-ED Work Experience Project Rubicon Programs Inc. $75,000
Geographic Area: West County except the City of Richmond.
The purpose of this program is to provide work experience and subsequent job placement for 30 persons. The
program provides assessment, and skill building needed to maintain employment. Funds will be used for the
operational costs of the program.
96-22-OP Cerrito Vista Park City of El Cerrito $18,500
Geographic Area: El Cerrito - West County.
The Cerrito Vista Park is the City's only multi-use park. The purpose of the project is to make the park
accessible to persons with disabilities consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Funds will be used
for rehabilitation of the concession stand and public restrooms.
96-23-OP ADA Improvements Morello City of Pleasant Hill $15,000
and Taylor Blvd.
Geographic Area: Pleasant Hill - Central County.
The purpose of the project is to modify traffic signals at Morello and Taylor Boulevards in Pleasant Hill to
provide audible feedback to the visually impaired. The intersection provides access to the State Department of
Rehabilitation Offices. Funds will be used for the purchase and installation of an audible signal.
96-24-OP Village Drive Resource Center City of Brentwood $36,875
Geographic Area: Village Drive Neighborhood - Brentwood
The City of Brentwood in conjunction with the Village Drive Homeowners Association will rehabilitate the
Village Drive Community Center. The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate the Center in order to provide
health and human services, as well as educational and recreational programs within the neighborhood of Village
Drive. Funds requested will be used for roof replacement, carpeting, and minor interior rehabilitation.
96-26-OP Shared Community Based SHELTER Inc. $15,000
Organizations Administrative
Service Center
Geographic Area: Central County
The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of shared space(either leased or owned) among
multiple non-profit agencies, in order to realize economies of scale, especially in administrative functions, and
thereby increase levels of service to the community. This is a joint proposal between Shelter Inc. and four other
non-profit agencies. Funds requested will be used for a feasibility study.