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254 Mr. Maurice Cox, 702 Ridge Street, said the landscape plan would represent a neighborhood economic development initiative that would address youth joblessness and the need for community service opportunities, by employing area youth to implement the plan. Mr. Cox requested $5,372 in start-up funds for the project. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Responding to a question from Rev. Edwards, Mr. O'Connell stated that Fifeville and 10th and Page neighborhoods were each designated as priority neighborhood for three years. Ms. Slaughter stated that she thinks the Belmont business area should be part of the economic development strategy. Ms. Slaughter recommended that local youth agencies be contacted regarding the proposed landscaping plan. Responding to a question from Mr. Vandever about the amount of funding anticipated, Mr. Huja replied $735,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, $76,000 in HOME funds, and $40,000 in reprogrammed funds are anticipated. Mr. ToscanO questioned the increase in administration funding from 13 1/2% this year to 17% next year. Mr. Huja stated that last year money from other years was available to use for administration funding. Mr. O'Connell stated that staff are needed to be able to carry out the Consolidate Plan programs. Mr. Vandever stated that he shares Mr. Toscano's concern about the amount of administration funding. Mrl Toscano asked that Council be provided information on CDBG allocations for administration over the last five years. Rev. Edwards stated that he thinks the level of administration funding is necessary. Rev. Edwards made a motion to approve: 1) North Belmont as priority neighborhood; 2) $200,000 for North Belmont; 3) 15% for social programs; and 4) administration funding, and Ms. Slaughter seconded the motion. Mr. Vandever said he is uncomfortable with the level of administration funding and asked if the other issues could be decided at this time. Ms. Daugherty stated that she agreed that the administration funding should be looked into further. Mr. Toscano said he thought the issue of administration funding could be changed at a later date prior to the final appropriation of funds. Council unanimously approved the recommendations for FY 96/97 Consolidated Plan funding listed above. PRESENTATION: TONSLER PLAYGRO~ Ms. Nancy Damon, Ms. Kim Page, and Mr. Reid Oeschlin, "Building T°nsler Together" volunteers, encouraged volunteers for the playground building project October 25th through October 29th. Ms. Damon said Mary Newton deserves special recognition for the work she has put into the project.