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abatement , professional fees or inflation. They also performed a summary analysis for renovation and new construction above and beyond the maintenance figures. To “accommodate the expected enrollment” under MSIP standards, every school would need additions put onto existing facilities and space reconfigured. They suggested that as currently configured, the schools are overcrowded; I am unclear if this recommendation came without the knowledge of the demographic and enrollment information. They proposed that to renovate and complete the proposed new construction on all six elementaries and the High School would cost approximately $83.5 million not including the same exclusions listed above. No figures were given for Brittany Woods because the long range planning process was not complete. Christner also did a cost comparison between renovating elementary space for 650 children per building versus constructing new buildings. Christner’s summary is attached. $9,000 of CDBG During the June 18 Council meeting, Council allocated an additional St. Louis County Home Improvement Program funds to the over the next two years, for a total allocation of $38,699 for those years. For clarification, there are two Home Improvement Loan Programs available to our lower income residents. The County administers a program funded through our CDBG allocation. The other home improvement program is directly administered by the City. It is a loan program funded through payback of previous loans and periodic funding through the general fund. U City has an account of approximately $65,000 set aside for Home Improvement loans. Of this amount, nearly all is committed, confirming that the program is well utilized and in need of additional funding. Both programs provide the majority of the loans for ten years at 3% and renew their balance through the payback of past loans. Previously both programs were loan programs only, but recently the following changes were made to the program to benefit low-income seniors: ? Income Level I - 100% Loan ? Income Level II - 50% Loan & 50% Grant ? Income Level III (lowest income) – 100% grant to Seniors (65 and over) The 100% grant is applicable for projects up to $5,000 for seniors 65 and older who meet income guidelines, which is $13,850 per year for one resident, $15,800 for two residents, etc. Call 615-4029 (St. Louis County) or 505-8516 (University City) for program assistance. The public is invited to join First Ward Councilmembers at a ribbon cutting, 5:30 PM 900 N. McKnight Friday, June 22 at at Bonhomme just east of I-170. Douglas Properties is excited to announce its newest entry in the condominium market. The eighteen-unit development is located between Delmar and Old Bonhomme. It features the standard amenities that Douglas Properties are known for at affordable prices. This $6 million project got underway in the fall of 2005 by Doug Cohen, Steve Gall and Shawn Carroll of Dost-Carroll, Inc.. Truman Bank provided financing. Design Alliance Architects created the design and R.G. Ross constructed the project. We are actively recruiting volunteers to drive U-City seniors to their non-emergency County Older Resident Programs (CORP) medical appointments through the . Volunteers are personally interviewed, must have a valid driver’s license and have a fully insured vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed and excess liability coverage is provided by St. Louis County. CORP will begin its official operations at the Heman Park Community Center July 1 where a part-time coordinator will begin scheduling the senior