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City Council Meeting of April 1, 1997 CDBG Projects 1997-98 Page 2 2. Project #23118: The applicant's original request was for $5,000. The Council was generous, and allocated $10,000. The original level of service can be accomplished with the initial request of $5,000. 3. Project #23168: The applicant would utilize CDBG funds to provide information and referral services primarily over the phone. This type of service is usually provided by other existing public and private service agencies, as well as, some City departments. The applicant already receives financial assistance from City employees, who donate funds through payroll deductions, during the applicant's annual fund raising campaign. 4. Project #23217: Based on an analysis of past expenditures for this program, staff believes the program can continue to provide a viable level of service to senior citizens with the recommended reduction in funds. 5. Project #23312: The applicant's proposal requested CDBG funds to assist with the acquisition and construction of improvements to their existing facility, and for personnel services to operate the facility. The drop-in center, where services would be provided to homeless women and their children, is located in San Bernardino. Staff questions the likelihood of Colton residents taking advantage of drop-in services at a facility located outside of the city. Additionally, the Neighborhood Services Department has indicated that the City currently provides a similar service to area residents. The recommended funding listed in Column #2, brings the City into compliance with the 15%0 limit on funding for public service programs. ALTERNATIVES: The City is required to comply with the 15% limit on funding for public service activities. If a revised list is not submitted to the County by April 2, 1997, all of the City's public service projects will be excluded from final approval by the County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City's allocation of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 1997-98 is $368,000. Failure to submit a revised list of public service projects at this time will cause a delay roviding fedpTl funds for public service providers in the community. Development Director