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e e CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM DECEMBER 4, 1990 TO: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager THRU: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager FROM: Joel H. Albrecht, Director of Community Development SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 1991 The Community Development Block Grant Program is a Federal Government Program that provides funds up to $250,000 for cities similar to La Porte. There are several requirements that must be met by each participating City including public meetings, priortization of requests, submittal of grant request. The Planning & Zoning commission held a public meeting to obtain citizen input on proposed projects that will serve the targeted Northside Area of La Porte. The projects presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission by the City staff and representatives of the Northside Civic Club are as follows: 1) Demolition of substandard structures - estimated cost $50,000. 2) Replacement of the storm water drainage lines that are located in Madison and Polk Streets extending from 6th Street west under Hwy. 146 to Little Cedar Bayou - estimated cost of drainage study and design - $50,000.00. 3) Complete renovation of the San Jacinto Municipal swimming pool - estimated cost $100,000.00. 4) Installation of handicap access to 5 intersections on Main Street - estimated cost $50,000.00. 5) Clearing and cleaning up of vacant lots within the Northside area. The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed each project and assigned priorities as shown on the first four items in their recommendation to the City Council. Item number five was omitted because the Block Grant Funds can not be used for this type of project.