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Ms. Waters stated that she did not think the Council is in a position to appropriate $400,000 and is therefOre reluctant to put the matter formally on the agenda at this time. Mr. Toscano recommended that the issue be put on the agenda as a public report. Ms. Slaughter stated that she felt the situation was critical enough to justify a comprehensive report. Ms. waters requested that staff provide some options for dealing with the situation. Mr. Toscano recommended consideration of a deferred loan program to fund the drainage improvements, based on equity in the properties which could be repaid over a long period of time or could be repaid upon sale of the property. Mr. Hendrix stated that he felt the options available were to either develop a new program or make an exception in the existing drainage policy. Mr. Hendrix added that should the issue of legal liability be pursued, such a decision would probably be made in court. Ms. Slaughter recommended that a basic staff report be presented to Council in two weeks, with Council making a decision at that time regarding how to proceed. Ms. Corlis Anderson of 930 Rock Creek Road, presented photographs of the erosion in Orangedale and requested that Council provide 100% funding for the drainage improvements. Ms. Anderson stated that she felt the City was liable since it had not required bank stabilization at the time of development. Ms. Anderson also noted concern about the water quality of Rock Creek. Mr. Charles Courtney of 936 Rock Creek Road, stated that he has been fighting a losing battle against the erosion of his back yard and added that insurance will not cover loss to his property. Mr. Matt Mosey of 711 Hinton Avenue, asked Council to investigate why the stove was removed from his apartment. Mr. Dave Bruce of 717 Hinton Avenue, stated that it was his understanding that the owner of 711 Hinton Avenue had removed the stove after being informed by the City that he had illegally converted a single family home into a duplex. Mr. Bruce stated that the Belmont Neighborhood Association is supportive of such enforcement by the City. Ms. Linda Freda of 906 Rock Creek asked whether it was possible for the City to fund ~the drainage improvements 100% in Orangedale regardless of whether there was legal liability. Ms. Waters replied that providing 100% funding for the drainage improvements in Orangedale would be an important policy change for the City. P~BLIC HEARING: FY 1991-92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mr. Hendrix explained that a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Social Development Commission, and Community Development Block Grant Task'Force had been held and it was the Consensus of the group to recommend that the allocation for social programs be raised from 12% to 15% and that the program areas be grouped in the following Order of priority: Group A: 1) Housing; 2) Handicapped Access; and 3) Economic Development. Group B: 1) Drainage; 2)