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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVAL: Le od, Interim, y manager Davi FROM: 4Davi R. a Community Interim eelo ntclDirector SUBJECT: Reprogramming of $44,855 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds from the Colton Contingency Account to the activity, "Street Improvements -Pennsylvania Avenue, from Mill to Johnston" DATE: November 11, 1997 BACKGROUND: One of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities approved by the City Council for Fiscal Year 1996-97, was a project entitled, "Street Improvements -Pennsylvania Avenue, from Mill to Johnston." The proposed project was allocated $17,266, with the intent of constructing sidewalks on the west side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Subsequent to the Council's approval, residents on the east side of Pennsylvania Avenue petitioned Councilmember John Hutton for sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements to their side as well. Initially, the east side of Pennsylvania was determined ineligible for CDBG funds. However, after meeting with County officials, the County Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) determined that the area would qualify for CDBG funds. The Public Works Department has indicated that the $17,266 allocation for the west side is insufficient to begin the project. Also, they have estimated that approximately $44,855 would be needed to construct the improvements to the east side of Pennsylvania Avenue. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The project site is located in Block Group 1, of Census Tract 66, which contains 55.5 percent low and moderate income household. The proposed improvements will principally serve children that will utilize the sidewalks to attend McKinley Elementary School, located on Johnston Street. It will provide safe pedestrian travel for other residents in the local neighborhood. Item# 27