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City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2020 <br />address safety concerns. <br />7. The City is requesting funding for Priority Repair Substandard to be used <br />when private funds are not available. This will be for repairs on substandard <br />owner -occupied homes to remove code violations, safety hazards, unfit <br />conditions. There will be a lien on the property should it sell for a profit in the <br />near future. This will provide a safe and suitable living environment. <br />8. The City is requesting funding for Parks Priority Projects <br />a. Improvements to Paul Pena Park, which serves Hills of Hays, to extend the <br />existing concrete ADA walking path, include installation of updated <br />playground and equipment, and the addition of skating area. This project <br />received approval last year but has not moved forward yet. <br />b. Dunbar Educational Building Rehab Study $25,000 <br />Assessment to determine what would be needed to renovate this historic school <br />building as another city facility for rent by the public. <br />9. The City would like to continue the successful Homebuyer Assistance <br />Program. All funds for this year have been distributed. The program provides <br />Down payment and closing cost assistance for low- to moderate -income <br />potential homeowners. It is a deferred forgivable loan for 5 years at 0% <br />interest. <br />10. Funding of 20% is allowed by CDBG for program administration. This is <br />to provide technical assistance to funded programs, ensure the appropriate use <br />and documentation of funds, and monitor and report progress to HUD. <br />Employees who performs these functions are paid partially through CDBG <br />funds. <br />When evaluations occur it is preferable to select programs and projects that <br />provide direct service to people in this time of economic need. Home <br />maintenance and affordability ranked as high priority by data and public <br />comments. Staff stated all proposed programs and projects are eligible. The <br />City's CDBG housing programs are about to be remarketed and affordable <br />lots will be needed. While extremely important, the Parks projects provide the <br />least direct service and connection to highest priority needs. Lastly, staff <br />recommends reducing Centro Cultural's amount and declining to fund Habitat <br />lots and Parks projects. <br />Staff Recommendation is Making Centro More Accessible and Energy Efficient <br />through Renovation for $268,000, Advocacy Services for Abused and <br />Neglected Children $60,000 $60,000, Housing Counseling for $23,656, <br />Owner -Occupied Home Rehabilitation $100,000, Substandard Home <br />Demolition (Reallocate 2019 funds) $125,000, Priority Repair $43,248 <br />Homebuyer Assistance $84,000, and city Program Administration $144,000 for <br />a total of $847,904. <br />City of San Marcos Page 16 <br />