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M/S Hickey/Kelley allocated Revenue Sharing funds to the following groups:
$ 7,500
2,200
3,300
3,300
1,700
$18,000
Senior Citizens' Center
Mendocino County Youth Project
Ukiah Community Center
Project Sanctuary
Plowshares
The remainder, $89,105, to go into the Civic Center fund.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
The City Manager noted that Council had allocated a twenty-five percent (25%)
increase to all programs (except Mendocino County Youth Project).
The City Manager requested adding to the agenda time to discuss the previous
week's events. He talked about the construction plans and specifications for
the Civic Center being ready and out to bid. Commented on his trip to
New York regarding the rating review of the City's bonds and the likelihood of
securing insurance for the refinancing of the City's bonds. Updated Council
on available parking permits for the County. Discussed the progress on
replacing parts to the Lorraine Street Well.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
11:50 a.m.
Yvette S. Hayes
City Clerk
Adj. Reg. Mtg.
May 20, 1986
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OLD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
111 WESTCHURCH'STREET
UKIAH, CA 95482
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
REVENUE SHARING
MAY 20, 1986
The City Council convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 10:37 a.m. in the
Old City Council Chambers. Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley,
and Mayor Myers were all present. Staff present: City Manager Payne, Finance
Director Vara, and City Clerk Hayes.
The City Manager noted that the City has received additional revenue funds and
allocation of these funds will be of issue at this meeting. Advertising has
been done with the local newspapers and community groups who received revenue
funds previously have been notified of this hearing. He reviewed the previous
allocation amounts to community groups and to the City's capital projects.
The Finance Director spoke on the likelihood of future Revenue Sharing funds.
The City Manager reviewed the cost of the future Civic Center. He recommended
that the City's allocation of Revenue Sharing monies go into the Civic Center
fund.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 10:50 a.m.
Martin Bradley, Plowshares, requested $600 to offset utility costs and $900 to
construct a custodial closet.
Jay Holden, Ukiah Community Center, provides food, clothing, and housing for
the poor. He stated he is requesting $4,400 to help with the cost of a main
refrigerator unit for the Community Food Bank.
Hannah Wilde, Mendocino County Youth Project, for projects not in effect but
proposed and for new ones starting she requests $4,400.
Prilla Goforth, Project Sanctuary, for programs set up they need $4,400 to
cover administrative costs.
Kathie Cassing, Ukiah Senior Center, requesting $8,800 to protect the few
programs available and to sustain them at their current levels.
The City Manager spoke on the history of programs that have received Revenue
Sharing funds.
It was noted by the City Council that they would not fund offsets to utility
costs but would make allocations to the agencies involved for their support of
the needy.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 11:10 A.M.
Council discussed at length what monies should be made available and
alternative methods to fund programs.
Mayor Myers stated that priorities needed to be reviewed. Community programs
are very valuable to many but noted at this time the Civic Center is also
valuable to the community. It should not be second when considering
allocation of funds.
Adj. Reg. Mtg.
May 20, 1986
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