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ADDENDUM

Model Cities realized at mid-year that funds slated for use in First Action Year projects would not be used by the end of the fiscal year because of a time lag in the start-up of certain projects.

Through a budgetary adjustment known as re-cycling, contracts were terminated October 31, 1970-the last day of the First Action Year. This freed about $3 million to be spent on projects that can be funded in the remainder of the fiscal year, and that can use the supplement grants immediately.

The projects described below were recommended to HUD on March 27, 1970 by the City Council, and at press time are being reviewed by HUD for possible funding.

DIRECT HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR
LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

Through this experimental project, subsidies would be paid directly to low-income families who need help to afford decent housing. Instead of requiring families to move into public housing projects, Model Cities would channel rent supplements through the Housing Development Corporation to move families into standard dwelling units.

Applicants would be chosen at random for the $286,481 project, which would continue for three years.

SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION

The Parks and Recreation Department would build a $300,000 swimming pool in Area 2D's Spring Valley Park, convenient to MN residents and others who live in the inner city.

Contractors providing employment opportunities for MN residents would be favored in consideration of bids. Maintenance and operation would also provide job openings.

EXPANSION OF GENERAL HOSPITAL

Through $485,305 contributed by Model Cities, two floors would be added to the $1,854,115 Diagnostic and Treatment Center of Kansas City, Mo. General Hospital. The additional space would furnish the physical base for general medical, medical specialty, and surgical sub-specialty services for outpatients of Wayne Miner and Model Cities Health Centers.

Primary beneficiaries would be patients otherwise unable to afford even their most urgent medical needs. General Hospital would actively recruit Model Neighborhood residents for training and employment in the operation of the hospital and new clinic.

MODEL CITIES YOUTH

OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

This $175,000 program would operate youth centers in the MN and would provide funds for-profit business enterprise, recreation equipment, and educational supplies. A Youth Council would help develop programs stressing leadership, increased skills, and self-direction among youth. Among possible businesses could be bowling alleys, restaurants, theatre, teen-age night clubs, service stations, a bakery outlet, a skating rink, or an African dress shop. Model Cities would provide $150,000.

VOLUNTEER ADULT TUTORING

In keeping with Model Cities' policy of funding existing programs of merit, the services of Volunteer Adult Tutoring, Inc. would be expanded. In one and a half years, the group has helped 80 persons pass the high school

equivalency examination. Presently, 170 volunteers are tutoring about 250 persons. The program would be continued and expanded through $68,000 from Model Cities.

COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE
REMEDIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Kansas City, Mo. chapter of the National Welfare Rights Organization would expand its present program of informing the poor of their rights under welfare programs, and of helping with the administrative process of obtaining their rights. Model Cities would provide $60,974 of the total cost of $87,224.

MN REFUSE COLLECTION

Under this project, the Department of Public Works would provide free refuse collection from buildings with four or less dwelling units throughout the Model Neighborhood. Model Cities funding would be $307,992.

The Refuse Collection would be co-ordinated with an already approved Trash Demonstration project in Area 2C and a similar project now operated by Interim Assistance Program.

COMPREHENSIVE CHILD CARE SERVICES

George Washington Carver Neighborhood Center would provide comprehensive day care for 100 Model Neighborhood children. The service would include pre-school training and school readiness activities, as well as medical, dental, and nutritional services. Fees would be set on a sliding scale, and training for 26 child care teachers and aides would be provided. Parent involvement would be stressed in the $221,288 project.

U.S. TRADE SCHOOLS

U.S. Trade Schools, Inc. would train 20 Model Neighborhood residents as automotive mechanics, a trade in great demand in Kansas City. The trainees would receive testing and counseling from the staff, as well as help in placement. A 39-week course is planned. Model Cities would provide $25,000 for the project.

CONCENTRATED CODE ENFORCEMENT

Model Cities funds will be used as the City's share in application for funds to HUD to set up a Concentrated Code enforcement program in the MN. The program will upgrade the existing housing within the MN, and will also make residents eligible for Home Improvement Grants and Loans, and Code Enforcement Grants and Loans. HDCIC will act as a co-ordinating agency, and the program will be administered by the City's Public Works and Health Departments.

NPG RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

NPGs would be given $78,000 to develop resource development and training needs, in order to strengthen capabilities of board members and staff to carry out First Action Year projects, planning, and evaluation. Among activities to be undertaken may be management training, workshops and conferences, payment of travel expenses for relevant seminars in other cities, and survey visits.

Half the funds would be apportioned on the basis of population, and the remainder would be divided equally among the seven NPGs.

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