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plans for continued growth include aggressive leasing efforts and a proactive marketing and • tourism strategy. 30. Discussion on the FY2010 CIP and CDBG process, and provide direction to staff. This item was moved to the bekinninQ of the meetinz at 6:00 p.m. Laurie Moyer presented the CIP as a bridge from last year to the new staffing this year. She noted that a new process was created last year to allow Council's input on the CIP. In the future, staff hopes to have the workshop earlier in the year. Clear direction from Council was that the 2005 bond projects are a priority. Also, the CIP needs to be a realistic document. It is a plan and not just a wish list. The CIP needs to be constrained based on funding capacity and workload. Currently, staff is updating the CIP document. They are also looking at the updated debt capacity and the water/wastewater rate model. There is an administrative review for City Council goals. As a result of the realignment, and Council-directed focus, the functions and some staffing have been created to implement the Capital Improvement Program. David Healey, Capital Improvements Director, discussed the new Capital Improvement Program Department, which is a more centralized project delivery model. This is a partnership approach. They will develop processes to provide fast-track project delivery, and reduce project backlog. Their primary goal is to encourage firms to become local. Janis Hendricks, CDBG Administrator, discussed the 2009 Allocation Program. They have developed an Action Plan Calendar. Stakeholder meetings will be held in the community for • feedback on what they want funded. These requests will be presented to the City Council for their review and direction. She especially needs direction on how the Council wants to handle the application process. It is expected that the projects will be awarded on June 2. The completed document must be in HUD's hands by August 15. Priority need categories discussed included Housing, Public Facilities, Economic Development (Job Creation) Activities, and Clearance Activities. She wants to make changes in the first time homebuyer program, which include 1) changing from a 30-year zero interest loan to a 5-year forgivable loan; 2) change from $10,000 to $8,000 maximum; 3) drop the buy-down option; 4) remove residency requirements; 5) allow applicants to select the lender of their choice; 6) include the provision of an energy audit; and 7) offer current loan holders an opportunity to convert to a 5-year loan. Other possible priorities and uses include Public Services (maximum 15% of the annual allocation); Relocation Payments for Permanently or Temporarily Relocated Individuals; Historic Preservation; Program Administration; and Planning and Urban Environmental Design and Policy Planning Activities (these activities count as part of the 20% maximum for program administration). Council consensus was to go with the recommendation to change the requirements for the $70,000. Council directed that the application process be brought back to them for review and consideration. 31. Question and answer session with press and public. There were no questions. 0 32. Adjournment.