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fj'oP THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 5, 1996 FOR THE FY 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRAt"IT (CDBG) STAFF PRESENT: Larry Gilley, City Manager Laura Huffman, Assistant City Manager Ron Patterson, Director of Planning and Development Ross Frie, Chief Long Range Planner Stacye Higgins, OTHERS PRESENT: Ron Jager, Marie Jager, Joe Gonzales, Henry Cruz and Ruben Garza. Ron Patterson addressed those present regarding the purpose of the Public Hearings and gave a general background on the Community Development Block Grant Program- Mr. Patterson noted for the record that a second Public Hearing \vas to be held at 715 Valley Street at the Mitchell Opportunity Center on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00pm. Ron Jager, resident at626 W. San Antonio Street, spoke during the public hearing. Mr. Jager stated that he felt funding should be supplied to the old First Christian Church building for renovations, enabling the church to be used as a Senior's Center. Mr Jager stated that this request meet 1\...-0 out of the three national objective for CDBG funding, and that along \"ith Public Facilities and Services, the renovation would also meet the Historic Preservation category. Joe Gonzales, resident at 416 McKie Street, spoke during the public hearing. Mr. Gonzales stated thàt there is an extensive drainage problem on the south side of town. Mr- Gonzales represented the East Guadalupe Neighborhood - San Marcos Neighborhood Association. Mr. Gonzales requested that part of the CDBG funding be used in the East Guadalupe area to correct the drainage and trash problems, Mr. Gonzales also noted that there are several empty lots in the East Guadalupe area that are filled with trash and are filled with mosquitos as well as other health hazards. Mr. Gonzales requested that a portion of the funding be used to help clean up this area. Henry S. Cruz, resident at 1130 Invasion Street, spoke during the public hearing. Mr. Cruz stated that there is a need for curb and gutters in the Victory Gardens area as well as improved drainage. Mr. Cruz complained of rats and an abundance of insects from empty lots filled with trash. Mr. Cruz stated that this entire area is in need of curbs, particularly Rodriguez Street. . Ruben Garza, resident at 1303 Columbia, spoke during the public hearing on behalf of himself and South side Community Center. Mr. Garza stated that he felt Social Senice agencies in this city \vere in need of money. Mr. Garza noted several areas (Victory Gardens, Mill Addition and Victory Gardens II) in desperate need of curbs, sidev.ialks, drainage correction and overall neighborhood clean-up. Mr. Patterson thanked those present for attending and speaking at the public hearing. Larry Gille.y responded to statements and questions raised during the public hearing. No one else spoke. The Public Hearing was closed at lO:OOpm.