Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
Of The Board Of The
Redevelopment Authority Of The County Of Lancaster
June 7, 2004
Immediately Following The 5:00 P.M. Meeting Of The
Lancaster County Housing Authority
150 North Queen Street, Suite 120
Lancaster, PA 17603
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The members of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster met Monday, June 7, 2004. The meeting was held at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 120. Edward Hollinger, Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.
Members of the Board in attendance were Edward Hollinger, Vice Chairman, Ralph Murray, Treasurer, and Miriam Fletcher. Cindy Stewart, Chair and Neil Kinsey, Assistant Treasurer were absent.
Staff members present were Randy S. Patterson, Executive Director, David Brazina, Director of Community Development and William Fountain, Director of Technical Services.
Public Comment - None
Minutes of the May 5, 2004 and May 12, 2004 meetings were accepted on a motion by Mr. Murray, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried.
Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2004 was approved following a motion by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried.
Report of the Executive Director is attached hereto, made a part hereof.
Correspondence or Communications – A letter from HUD announcing the County’s Fiscal Year 2004 HOME Investment Partnership Program and American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program grants was reviewed as part of the Executive Director’s report.
Committee Reports - None
Old Business - None
New Business
Randy Patterson reported that Diana Hess, the Board Secretary has resigned her position with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster and has therefore resigned as Secretary to the Board of the Authority.
Mr. Patterson reported that the Board will need to appoint an interim Secretary until Ms. Hess’ position is filled.
On a motion by Mr. Murray, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously adopted, the Board appointed Randy S. Patterson to serve as the Board’s interim Secretary.
The Board adopted a Resolution awarding a contract for the construction of deep foundations at Clipper Magazine Stadium to DGI-Menard, Inc. based upon the recommendation of Warfel-Barton Malow, a joint venture on a motion by Mr. Murray, second by Ms. Fletcher, and unanimously carried.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with DGI-Menard, Inc. in the amount of the base bid of Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred And No/100 ($317,700.00) Dollars Plus Three Thousand Two Hundred And No/100 ($3,200.00) Dollars For A Total Contract Award Of Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred And No/100 ($320,900.00) Dollars.
Be It Further Resolved that the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster authorizes the Executive Director to execute all documents related to the approved transaction.
Be It Further Resolved that the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster authorizes the assignment of said contract to Warfel Construction/ Barton Malow, a joint venture and authorizes the Executive Director to sign all documents required to complete the assignment. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#33] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board adopted a Resolution approving the execution of a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. for the Housing Development Program on a motion by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Murray, and unanimously carried.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. for the Housing Development Program for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($30,000.00) of HOME PROGRAM funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#34] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board adopted a Resolution approving the execution of a contract with the Borough of Marietta for the reconstruction of approximately 1,500 feet of North and South Bank Street on a motion by Mr. Murray, second by Ms. Fletcher, and unanimously carried.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Borough of Marietta for the reconstruction of approximately 1,500 feet of North and South Bank Street in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($200,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#35] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board adopted a Resolution approving an amendment to a contract with the Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse for the operation of the Alternative Community Intervention Program on a motion by Ms. Fletcher, seconded by Mr. Murray, and unanimously carried.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the amendment for the aforementioned project to decrease the grant amount to FIFTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-NINE AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($15,389.03). (A copy of said Resolution [June04#36] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
On a motion by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Murray, and unanimously carried the Board agreed to consider approving the following resolutions by a single vote.
On a motion by Mr. Murray, second by Ms. Fletcher and unanimously carried the Board approved the following resolutions:
The Board approved a Contract with Clare House, Inc. to provide for operational support and case management services residents of Clare House, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a Contract with Clare House, Inc. to provide for operational support ($5,500) and case management services ($4,000) to approximately 60 residents of Clare House, Inc. for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($9,500.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#37] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Shelter to Independent Living Program
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Shelter to Independent Living Program for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINE AND 00/100 ($28,109.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#38] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc. to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Lancaster Domestic Violence Services
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc. to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Lancaster Domestic Violence Services for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed FORTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($45,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#39] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the United Veteran’s Beacon House to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the United Veteran’s Beacon House to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the facility for approximately 8 veterans for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($3,900) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#40] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a Contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Transitional Living Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a Contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Transitional Living Center for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY TWO THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($32,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#41] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Crispus Attucks Community Center to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Crispus Attucks Emergency Shelter and the provision of essential services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Crispus Attucks Community Center to provide for specific costs related to the operation of the Crispus Attucks Emergency Shelter and the provision of essential services for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND AND FOUR AND 00/100 ($33,004.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Emergency Shelter Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#42] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
On a motion by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Murray, and unanimously carried the Board agreed to consider approving the following resolutions by a single vote.
On a motion by Ms. Fletcher, second by Mr. Murray and unanimously carried the Board approved the following resolutions:
The Board approved a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their dependents through the provision of protective shelter, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy and paralegal assistance, food, children’s programming, and informational and referral.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. to provide comprehensive services to approximately 2,200 victims of domestic violence and their dependents through the provision of protective shelter, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy and paralegal assistance, food, children’s programming, and informational and referral for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed NINETY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($90,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#43] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to assist families to move directly into permanent housing and provides follow-up counseling and intensive case management to teach the skills and disciplines necessary to become self-sufficient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to assist approximately 180 families to move directly into permanent housing and provides follow-up counseling and intensive case management to teach the skills and disciplines necessary to become self-sufficient for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed FORTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($41,500.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#44] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Lancaster YWCA. to provide basic services to sexual assault victims under the age of 18 and their families free of charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the Lancaster YWCA. to provide basic services to approximately 250 sexual assault victims under the age of 18 and their families free of charge for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SIX AND 00/100 ($39,106.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#45] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract the Welsh Mountain Medical & Dental Center, Inc. to provide quality primary health care and/or dental care services to assist patients in achieving their ultimate health status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the Welsh Mountain Medical & Dental Center, Inc. to provide quality primary health care and/or dental care services to assist approximately 1,348 patients in achieving their ultimate health status for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed SEVENTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE AND 00/100 ($70,875.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#46] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Family Service, Inc. to provide group education around pre-natal and parenting issues, support groups for teens post-partum, case management, referrals, counseling, transportation, pregnancy testing, child abuse and developmental screenings, and information and referral for individuals (teens and infants).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the Family Service, Inc. to provide group education around pre-natal and parenting issues, support groups for teens post-partum, case management, referrals, counseling, transportation, pregnancy testing, child abuse and developmental screenings, and information and referral for approximately 390 individuals (teens and infants) for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($39,600.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#47] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide families in the Family Self Sufficiency program with the skills and resources they need to become self-sufficient within five years of entering the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide approximately 106 families in the program with the skills and resources they need to become self-sufficient within five years of entering the program for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-ONE AND 00/100 ($31,261.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#48] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide transitional housing and supportive services homeless women who have completed a residential treatment program for substance abuse, and their children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide transitional housing and supportive services for approximately 17 homeless women who have completed a residential treatment program for substance abuse, and their children for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($13,500.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#49] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved the execution of a contract with Clare House, Inc. to provide case-management services to the single women and women with children who reside in the transitional shelter facilities Clare House and Harmony House.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Clare House, Inc. to provide case-management services to the single women and women with children who reside in the transitional shelter facilities Clare House and Harmony House for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed NINE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($9,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#50] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster to provide social, recreational, physical, educational, and other related developmental activities for Columbia Area youth between the ages of 6 and 18.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster to provide social, recreational, physical, educational, and other related developmental activities for approximately 1,350 Columbia Area youth between the ages of 6 and 18 for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-THREE AND 00/100 ($51,583.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#51] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide individual rooms for homeless men, women, couples and families, as well as, individual guidance and support to empower them with the skills and disciplines necessary to gain long-term self- sufficiency and permanent housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to provide individual rooms for homeless men, women, couples and families, as well as, individual guidance and support to empower them with the skills and disciplines necessary to gain long-term self- sufficiency and permanent housing for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed NINETEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY AND 00/100 ($19,950.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#52] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the SouthEast Lancaster Health Services, Inc. to provide basic and comprehensive quality health (medical and dental) care to residents of Lancaster County, with emphasis on those families and individuals who are typically medically or dentally underserved because of financial limitations, inadequate health care insurance or geographic isolation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the SouthEast Lancaster Health Services, Inc. to provide basic and comprehensive quality health (medical and dental) care to approximately 675 residents of Lancaster County, with emphasis on those families and individuals who are typically medically or dentally underserved because of financial limitations, inadequate health care insurance or geographic isolation for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($81,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#53] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the MidPenn Legal Services, Inc. to provide free legal services in civil matters to low-income individuals/ families living in Lancaster County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with the MidPenn Legal Services, Inc. to provide free legal services in civil matters to low-income individuals/ families living in Lancaster County for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE AND 00/100 ($77,625.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#54] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Neighborhood Services to serve as fiduciary Representative Payee for individuals who have been medically determined to be incapable of managing their own financial affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Neighborhood Services to serve as fiduciary Representative Payee for approximately 110 individuals who have been medically determined to be incapable of managing their own financial affairs for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY AND 00/100 ($24,750.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#55] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. to provide a safe, supportive and structured environment for adults living with AIDS whose disease process is such that they are unable to live independently without a caregiver.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. to provide a safe, supportive and structured environment for adults living with AIDS whose disease process is such that they are unable to live independently without a caregiver for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($8,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#56] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Services of Lancaster County to provide case management services and client referral services to members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Lancaster County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon the approval of the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Services of Lancaster County to provide case management services and client referral services to members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Lancaster County for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed TEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($10,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#57] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to promote economic self-sufficiency through building assets, such as home ownership and business start-up.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to promote economic self-sufficiency through building assets, such as home ownership and business start-up for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($28,700.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#58] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. to provide low-income individuals who are either senior citizens and/or physically- and/or mentally-challenged and who are isolated from community activities with a regular opportunity to socialize with their peers and to ensure that these persons have access to other human services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. to provide low-income individuals who are either senior citizens and/or physically- and/or mentally-challenged and who are isolated from community activities with a regular opportunity to socialize with their peers and to ensure that these persons have access to other human services for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($24,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#59] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. to provide self-contained transitional housing apartment units for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Community Action Program of Lancaster, Inc. to provide 10 self-contained transitional housing apartment units for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY AND 00/100 ($33,750.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#60] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to prevent homelessness through the provision of comprehensive rental housing and budget counseling, intensive case management, advocacy and landlord mediation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster, contingent upon approval by the Lancaster County Commissioners, to approve the execution of a contract with Tabor Community Services, Inc. to prevent homelessness through the provision of comprehensive rental housing and budget counseling, intensive case management, advocacy and landlord mediation for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed FORTY-TWO THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($42,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#61] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with the Community First Fund to operate a program providing affordable loan capital and comprehensive technical assistance to viable community projects which actively foster community and worker ownership, and job creation and providing loans creating or retaining jobs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with the Community First Fund to operate a program providing affordable loan capital and comprehensive technical assistance to viable community projects which actively foster community and worker ownership, and job creation, for approximately thirty (30) income eligible clients and providing twenty (20) loans creating or retaining twenty-five (25) jobs for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($50,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant Funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#62] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with BASE, Inc. to operate the Minority Entrepreneurial Development Program to assist minority and women-owned micro enterprises and create or retain full time equivalent jobs through technical assistance, necessary counseling and education required to attain business skills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with BASE, Inc. to operate the Minority Entrepreneurial Development Program to assist approximately seventy-five (75) minority and women-owned micro enterprises and create at least five (5) full time equivalent jobs or retain seven (7) full time equivalent jobs through technical assistance, necessary counseling and education required to attain business skills for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($20,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#63] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
The Board approved a contract with ASSETS to operate a micro-enterprise business-training program at 313 West Liberty Street, Lancaster, Lancaster City and County residents who wish to start or expand their business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to approve the execution of a contract with ASSETS to operate a micro-enterprise business training program at 313 West Liberty Street, Lancaster, for approximately 75 Lancaster City and County residents (16 will be assisted with County CDBG funds) who wish to start or expand their business for a period beginning July 1, 2004 and terminating June 30, 2005 in an amount not to exceed FORTY THOUSAND 00/100 ($40,000.00) DOLLARS of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds. (A copy of said Resolution [June04#64] is attached hereto, and made a part hereof)
Other Business
Mr. Hollinger announced that the next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster is expected to be held Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 150 North Queen Street, Suite 120, immediately following the 5:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Randy S. Patterson, Interim Secretary