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6. $ROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd President Wiggins _asXe.d, .v :whateer they get, how_do - they E et it? Rev.. ,Kirk stated .it,, is based on an eligil ility schedule;_ and apj?lacation is made through the U ban Renewal Department. Mr. Helmen said that even grants are used for specific purposes, and suppose the individual does not use the money for another home? Mr. H mmerschmidt, legal counsel, stated that it is the indiv dual's perogative. Rev. Kirk said if the indi- vidual qualifies, we will have to pay it. President Wiggins stated this money is not automati- cally handed out. The need must be documented. The people have to buy the house and have to demonstrate that they meet the qualifications before they are eligible for any part of the grant. "_ Mr... -H mmexschmidt asked- Rev. Kirk--.if -he -will have -ari V_ oppor uhity to eounselt with these-people and Rev. Kirk said he will. Presi4ent Wiggins stated that we can offer guidance and counsel only. N.A.A.C.P. Suit: Mr. Helmen asked the time N.A.A.C.P. SUIT, and p ace of the Court hearing? Mr. Hammersehmidt CENTRAL DOWNTOWN said t was presently set for 2 :00 P.M., Monday, URBAN RENEWAL May 1 , 1969, Superior Court, Division I, the Honor- PROJECT, R -66 able orman Kopec presiding. Mrs. qurtis stated that on this suit all the require - mentslhave been met. President Wiggins said that the Turnkey has been ex- plained in detail. In terms of the actual mechanics of the Suit, the basics have been very well covered. It might be well to encourage public attendance. It is of extreme importance to the community at large. The p blic has very strong and definite interest in it. 7. The next regular meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT MEETING, Commission will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 6, JUNE 6, 1969 1969, in the Office of the Department of Redevelopment. -7-