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53 <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell explained that it was determined that providing in-kind services <br />alone to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will not draw down additional <br />funding. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch suggested reprogramming $20,000 in CDBG funds for SBDC and <br />requiring that it be targeted to CDBG neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati said he is uncomfortable pre-empting' the recommendations of the <br />CDBG Task Force, and feels it would be better to use Council reserve fimding. <br /> <br />Ms. Richards suggested providing $10,000 to SBDC out of Council reserve. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox agreed to this proposal in addition to the $20,000 in-kind services on the <br />condition that efforts be directed to CDBG targeted neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Mr. Cox said the condition would <br />apply to either residents of the target neighborhoods or businesses located in the <br />neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati suggested that rather than making this a condition that Council <br />indicate it's strong preference for efforts aimed at the target neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said he would not want to exclude West Main Street or downtown as <br />locations for businesses to locate. <br /> <br /> It was agreed that $10,000 and $20,000 in-kind services would be provided to <br />SBDC with the stipulation that it be used for City residents and businesses in the City, <br />with a strong preference indicated for efforts aimed at CDBG targeted neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said he has reviewed the application for the Westhaven Nursing Clinic <br />and feels it is well done. Mr. Cox said the group is in transition, and his inclination is to <br />support the Clinic for one year and see if they can leverage more stable funding sources. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said that for health care he feels this provides good value and is setting <br />high goals. <br /> <br /> Ms. Linda Peacock, Assistant City Manager, noted that there is only a small <br />nursing component in the proposal and the majority of the program will consist of <br />counseling clients about whether to go to receive other services. <br /> <br />Mr. Toscano said that this proposal does not provide direct services. <br /> <br />Ms. Richards said she would not mind paying for direct nursing contact. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano suggested that the Housing Authority designate staffto coordinate <br />this program if they think it is a priority. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said the issue is how do we help them leverage other sources of funding. <br />Mr. Cox recommended that Council set criteria and a deadline for the Clinic to move to <br />self-sufficiency. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch suggested giving the Nursing Clinic $10,000 and ask that they go to <br />the H°using Authority for the additional $10,000. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said she is not clear about the AIDS component of the proposal, and <br />said she would like to wait and see what the Housing Authority does about funding this <br />program. Ms. Richards asked if the program has been operating alt year, noting that it <br />was funded by the City last year. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano said that this proposal did not go through the budget review team, <br />and if Council approves funding for this program outside of the budget process, then it <br />opens itself up for others to come forward. Mr. Toscano said he is interested in direct <br /> <br /> <br />