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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-1996 Meeting I I I ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - October 7, 1996 3:00 P. M. PRESENT: Hons. Larry Sconyers, Mayor; Beard, Chairman; Bridges, Vice-Chairman; H. Brigham and Powell, members; Charles Dillard, Interim Administrator for Operations; Jim Wall, Attorney; Lori D'A1essio of the Attorney's Office; John Etheridge, Human Resources Director; Gayle Scott of the Human Resources Department; Sirena Rogers and Keven Mack of the Housing & Neighborhood Development Department; A. B. McKie, Interim Comptroller; Millard Gooding, Public Works Director; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission-Council and Nancy Morawski, Deputy Clerk of Commission-Council. Also Present: Sylvia Cooper of The Augusta Chronicle and Hons. Handy and J. Brigham, Commissioners. The Clerk: We have a request for one addendum from Keven Mack. Mr. Brigham: I move we add it to the agenda. Mr. Bridges: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from the Interim Director stating during September,1996, the Administrative Services Committee and the Commission approved a $15,000 facade grant for the structure located at 1030 Greene Street. Since the approval of the facade grant, it was discovered that the structure did not meet the minimum age criteria (40 years) for eligibility in the facade program. According to the enclosed tax records, the structure is 33 years old. The owner, Charles McCann, was notified by certified mail that the grant would be rescinded. We have not received any objections from the owner. We request that this Committee rescind the facade grant in the amount of $15,000 for the structure located at 1030 Greene Street, was read. Mr. Brigham: I move that it be rescinded. Mr. Bridges: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from the Interim Director stating in September, 1996 the Administrative Services Committee and the Commission approved a $15,000 facade grant for the structure located at 822-824 Broad Street. Although this structure qualifies for a $30,000 facade grant, it was not recommended due to limited facade funds. Due to the structure's qualification for $30,000, the owner, Robert Gordon, has requested an additional $15,000. If Committee and Commission rescind the $15,000 facade grant for 1030 Greene Street, we request that these funds be utilized to increased the facade grant for 822-824 Broad street up to $30,000, was read. Mr. Bridges: I so move. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. I Communication from the Interim Director stating on March 20, 1995 the City Council of Augusta awarded 1995 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program funds in the amount of $15,000 to Bethel Outreach Center, Inc. To date, this organization has not requested any funds due to the fact that they are not ready to implement the project. The Housing & Neighborhood Development staff has met with members of the board, spoken to the President and Consultant and mailed correspondence to the board throughout the past two years concerning the implementation of this project. During our last conversation with the President and Consultant, we were informed that Bethel AME Church is trying to sell the building. The ESG regulations specifically require all Grantees to expend their annual award within a 24-month period. Because we received the 1995 award on January 1, 1995, all funds must be expended by December 31, 1996 or HUD will automatically rescind the unexpended funds from the Grantee. Because Augusta- Richmond County does not want to lose these funds, the staff requests that the $15,000 be rescinded from Bethel Outreach Center, Inc. and distributed to other eligible homeless service providers. The following is staff's recommendation for distribution. Augusta Urban Ministries Catholic Social Services Friendship Community Center Georgia Legal Services God's Love Mission Golden Harvest Food Bank Hope House for Women SAFE Homes of Augusta, Inc. st. Stephen's Ministry TOTAL The above listed agencies and all are in compliance I $1,667 1,667 1,666 1,667 1,666 1,667 1,667 1,667 1,666 $ 15,000 are currently receiving 1996 ESG funds with the ESG regulations, was read. Mr. Brigham: I so move. Mr. Bridges: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. At this time the Committee heard a presentation from Mr. John Fortin and Ms. Susan Snyder Bass of Foster Higgins regarding I the Employee Benefit Package. Vendors receiving the highest points on a detailed, objective scoring process that measures quality, service and cost are: University Link - PPO/stop loss, I I I Blue Cross - HMO and Provident Life - Group Life, Supplemental Life, Dependent Life, Voluntary AD&D and LTD. After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Chairman: I would like to suggest that a sub-committee be appointed to study this and then bring it to the full Commission on Tuesday. I'm going to appoint Jerry Brigham, Mr. Handy, Mr. Wall and Mr. Henry Brigham and ask them to have a recommendation at the meeting next week. Mr. Bridges: I'll move that they do that. Mr. Powell: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from Mr. Keven Mack stating the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is proposing to contract with the CSRA Business League to provide management and technical assistance to applicants of our revolving loan funds. In accordance with the attached contract, the U. S. Department of Commerce will reimburse the CSRA Business League $90.00 an hour for each minority applicant and we will pay $10.00 an hour of CDBG funds for a total of $100.00 per hour. The fee for non minority applicants is $30.00 an hour to be reimbursed with our CDBG funds. The maximum amount of this contract is $10,200, was read. After a short discussion, Mr. Powell: I move it be approved. Mr. Bridges: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission-Council NWM