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Session 1320, Minutes Page 2 December 6, 1982 prompt action by the Council would allow the rehabilitation work to begin immediate- ly rather than following the 30-day waiting period. In response to Mr. Adams, Mr. Ollendorff said the development would be watched close- ly to ascertain that the plan submitted was being followed, that the work was done properly and quality materials were used. He said written assurances had been re- ceived that other subsidies would not be used in this project. Mr. Levy asked what recourse was available (as it related to tax abatement) should the project not develop as expected. Ms Mary Fahey, Executive Director of University City Redevelopment Authority, said each developer was asked to sign a parcel agree- ment, and the rehabilitation was watched closely by the building inspector as the work progressed. As in any rehabilitation, permits must be issued. There is a cer- tification inspection, and anything not meeting the Authority's approval must be re- paired or redone until satisfactory, or the project may be denied tax abatement. Tax abatement can be withheld or withdrawn at any time, she said. Mr. Adams moved approval, with Mr. Schoomer seconding the motion. All voted Aye. FUND TRANSFER FROM BUILDING IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT The City Manager said it had been found that some of the City's telephone problems may have been due to the high heat level in the room housing the equipment, and that the excessive heat might cause malfunctions of the equipment in the future. He re- quested the transfer of $5,000 from the building improvement account for the purpose of purchasing and installing air conditioning equipment in this room. However, until specifications were prepared and bids received, it was difficult to assess the actual cost, but the best estimate at this time was that the City will probably need to spend $2,500 to $3,000. Should the amount exceed $5,000, additional City Council ac- tion would be necessary before any money could be spent. Responding to Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Ollendorff said the room in question was adjacent to the Emergency Operations Center, and measured about 10' by 12'. Mr. Lieberman said he thought the total cost would be more than $5,000. Mr. Adams suggested that after the bids are received, the Council be informed of the cost for this equipment, but that it was unnecessary that they see the actual bids. He moved approval. Mr. Levy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Ollendorff said he would report the actual price to the Council, whatever it was, but would only request action if the amount exceeded $5,000. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM The City Manager said the summer recreation program was being considered at this time because the administration needed several months to prepare the printed material which will inform the public about the program, since this year it will be distributed as a supplement to the Community News, and also to begin work on staffing the summer pro- grams. He said there were very few changes from last year's programs--there was a slight increase in quality of the playground and other programs, and slight cutbacks in several areas. Final decisions on tennis lessons will not be made until the plans of the Community College are known regarding their proposed use of University City courts. He said the administration would like to have the Council's approval in