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I I I ,. Mayor Howard invited everyone to the August 26 concert in Stafford Park. She - also invited everyone to the August 27 reception for members of the City's advisory bodies. A contingent from Redwood City's Sister City in Mexico will be visiting this month. The Mayor suggested anyone interested should call Pat Valentine, 780- 7300, for information. MEMO 8/18/98 Council Member Hartnett announced that County officials will meet later this week regarding the playing field/recreation facilities partnership. 7. STAFF REPORTS A. Improvements of3272 Rolison Road and 561-563 Douglas. (304) 1) RESOLUTION NO. 13409 ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 3272 ROLISON ROAD; APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; AUTHORiZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PAY FOR SAID WORK (Humrich Construction). 2) RESOLUTION NO. 13410 ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 561-563 DOUGLAS AVENUE; APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; AUTHORiZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SAID WORK; AND DIRECTING REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PAY FOR SAID WORK (CMS Construction). - Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas reviewed her report dated August 17, 1998; Subject-3272 Rolison Road and 561-563 Douglas Avenue Improvements. The County has suspended rent for three tenants in these two properties pending repairs. Answering questions of Council Members, Ms. Jones-Thomas informed them that she is seeking local management for the properties; eventually, the City will divest itself of said properties; if the City sells the properties at fair market value, it must return federal funds invested plus appreciation to the Treasury. The funds will go into Redwood City's Letter of Credit and may be allocated to other projects. It is hoped that "rehab" will start in September and be completed within thirty days. City Manager Everett pointed out that the work on the buildings will be done without displacing the residents. Mayor Howard liked the idea of local management as it might facilitate a coordinated effort to improve the area. In response to a question by Council Member Bain, Ms. Jones-Thomas stated that in a 12-month period the property on Rolison Road brought in $60,000 and the Douglas Avenue property, $40,000. The City owns no other rental property. The Housing and Human Concerns Committee will conduct public hearings to get input on what should be done with adjacent properties. In both areas, there are opportunities. Ms. Jones- - Thomas clarified that the City is holding the properties temporarily. The City REGULAR MEEllNG MiNUtES I:!UUKNU. ;1 AUGUSi ii, i99H MINUTES Page No. II 7 PAGE 7