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-".:'... ~~- ~ - ~ - - -~-- 99 City sources for funding were investigated and comdented upon in the report. Mr. Weeks indicated that the Capital Improvement Program and the Revenue Sharing Program could be utilized for the project; however, the project would have to be considered along with all others. It was pointed out that the Committee considered all these sources of funding and prioritized the recommendations for funding. It was pointed out that a most significant part of the funding recommendations was that which requested initial plan- ning funds to proceed with preliminary facility plans for selected sites. The suggested amount of $10,000 to $12,000 is an estimate based upon the fact that preliminary planning in most architectural work covers approxi- mately 15% to 20% of the planning. The basic endeavor is to obtain concept approval and the initial funding to allow for some architectural studies (feasibility studies) and preliminary cost estimates. Chairman Knecht stated that he felt that utilization of the Veterans Memorial Building or the Community Activities Building by the seniors for their center would only add to the problem instead of solving it. If either facility were utilized, current public use, programs, and classes would have to be rescheduled to another location, and at the present time there is not another location available. It would mean another facility would have to be built to accommo- date current use. Chairman Knecht felt a solution would be to build an independent facility for the senior center. He also felt that all three buildings should be located in Community Park. It was further suggested that the architectural feasibility study should include additional property adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Building and! or the Community Activities Building so that a new Senior Center could maximize use of existing facilities. At the conclusion of the discussion, Commissioner Rollins moved, seconded by Commissioner Weintraub, to recommend to the City Council: 1. Acceptance of the concept of the program and services as presented to the Commission by the Senior Center Committee. 2. To allocate funds (approximately $10,000 to $12,000) for preliminary architectural and feasibility studies including cost estimates for: a. the site adjacent to and contiguous with the Veterans Memorial Building; b. the utilization of the Community Activities Building. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. It was suggested that the feasibility study of both sites consider not only current properties available, but also the possibility of additional properties if needed. Commissioner Schlesinger stated that the property located at Madison and St. Francis Streets, adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Building, was being considered for purchase for addition to the present park. This property would accommodate the Senior Center facility in harmony with the Veterans Memorial Building. Commissioner Rollins moved to delete item ~) on page 4 of the report which states, " Acquire property and construct the center in the area of Hopkins between Fulton and Elwood," from the report, seconded by Commissioner Aldrich.