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Session 1242, Minutes Page 10 April 14, 1980 1979. It is recommended that Mr. Robert Carter, Communications and Safety Officer, be so authorized to replace Ron Bryan., the former agent, who has left City employ. The City has already received full payment of $24,627 on its claim from the Fed- eral Disaster Assistance Administration. Closing. -documents must be submitted over the signature of a designated local agent. A copy of the resolution designating Mr. Carter as agent is attached hereto. Councilmember.Adams-mooed-apgroual. Councilmember Sabol seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION - HELICOPTER LANDING PERMISSION. The City Manager recommended approval of a resolution authorizing Mr. Bill Medsker to land a helicopter on the grounds of St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf in Uni- versity City. Such approval would be subject to Federal Aviation Authority rules and regulations established to ensure safety to all parties. All concerned agree that this would be a good educational experience for the children at the Institute and appears to present no particular risk to the City since the pilot and aircraft meet all requirements_ of Federal authorities. Councilmember.Lieberman moved -approval of Institute for the Deaf is one of the most the world. Councilmember Sabol seconded the resolution, noting that St. Joseph's outstanding institutions of its type in the motion, which passed unanimously. COMMUNITY.DEVELOPMENT.BLOCK GRANT REHABILITATION LOANS The City Manager said he agreed with the staff recommendation to increase the maxi- mum loan for home rehabilitation from.$3,500 to $5.,0.00,_as the present loan limits are unrealistic in light_.of current building costs. Also included is an increase in the income limits for eligibility to a level conforming to other federal programs. Councilmember Adams moved approval. Councilmember Sabol seconded the motion, whichpassed unanimously. Councilmember Lieberman.commented that .the rehabilitation loan program has been unique to University City until a short time ago, and has been responsible in part for a.definite upgrading of housing_in University City and a tremendous in- crease in housing values here. He also agreed that it is important that there be an increase in the upper income limits eligibility. The table below provides the new figures. A total of 210 loans have been mada to.date in this program. Number of Group I (Eligible Group IT (Eligible Family Members for 3% interest) for 5% interest) 1 $ 10,400 $ 13,000 2 11,900 14,875 3 13,400- 16,750 4 14,900 18,625. 5 15,800 19,750 6 16,750 20,940 7 17,650 22,060 8 18,600 23,250