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Mr. Mueller replied, There are some efforts to move forward with it this year because the roof <br /> right now is in bad shape. We hope to do an emergency stabilization on it this year but also hope <br /> to get ownership of the building after the tax-sale sometime first or second quarter next year. So <br /> that$1.2 million will bring it up into something that could be developed. It won't be ready to be <br /> moved into, but it'll get it ready to be marketed. <br /> Committee Chair White then opened the floor to members of the public wishing to give <br /> questions or comments. <br /> Sue Kessim, 4022 Kennedy Dr., stated, I'm concerned there is only $4.5 million for Public <br /> Works for the water infrastructure, based on what I've heard. That infrastructure is really <br /> degrading and is behind in being upgraded so I was wondering how much is really needed to <br /> bring our infrastructure to where it needs to be. I don't want to see us become Flint. <br /> Mr. Mueller replied, This was the TIF portion of it but there was a larger five (5) year Capital <br /> Plan that was passed. <br /> Mr. Horvath offered to provide a copy of that plan to Sue Kessim. <br /> Marty Wolfson, 809 Park Avenue, stated, I would echo the sentiment of several <br /> Councilmembers. This is an encouraging approach to development from Community Investment <br /> and we appreciate the efforts being made. Are the relocation funds for the relocation of the South <br /> Shore intended for families that may lose their houses? <br /> Mr. Mueller replied, Part of those funds could be used to that extent, yes. <br /> Mr. Wolfson continued, Is there a plan for how to use properties acquired through the tax sale? <br /> You talked about being strategic with that. <br /> Mr. Mueller replied, Primarily, we have been acquiring properties that fit in with the <br /> Westside/Main Street Plan,the City Cemetery Plan and the Southeast Master Plan as they are the <br /> main target areas. <br /> Mr. Wolfson then asked, Likewise with the CDBG Funds, is there some overall strategy on how <br /> to use them or are those expended on a project by project basis? <br /> Mr. Mueller replied, That is under review. We are having an engagement with a Bloomberg <br /> Group titled Repurpose for Results that is trying to help us think strategically. Already we see <br /> this with the strategic shift of moving some of the neighborhood development to the COIT and <br /> EDIT Funds, essentially freeing up some Federal Funds. <br /> Mr. Wolfson asked, Is there a number for the total cost of the Smart Streets Project? <br /> Mr. Horvath replied, The bond was about$25 million. <br /> Mr. Wolfson then asked, Is the money for the Chamber sort of what Project Future used to do? <br /> 11 <br />