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. Minutes .- San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 17, 1993 Page - 12 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) economic development, design assistance, and housing rehabilitation. He noted housing rehabilitation is proposed to be transferred to the County for administration, but the City will still be involved. He said this could increase the number of units acted on rather than spending money on administration. He said the program also includes capital improvement programs, such as improvements for non-profit organizations, including meeting ADA requirements and other handicap- access issues. He noted minor changes in the City Council packet from the original ad related to moving $19,000 to $20,000 to economic development from administration. Council Member Perry asked if, for small business loans, the $100,000 this year would be in addition to last year's funding to provide a revolving fund. Mr. Klein said this was correct. Council Member Perry said it is nice to see more funds going into programs rather than administration and commended staff for combining • the City and CDBG funds for community assistance. Council Member Corbett said the City Council requested information regarding first-time home-buyer loans. Mr. Klein said, although this is not available in the Block Grant, it could possibly be available through the municipal mortgaging program, which provides for tax credits, and he could also explore the use of home funds which may allow other types of programs for first-time home buyers. Council Member Kerr asked what funding would be available for seismic . rehabilitation of houses and whether CDBG funds are available for inspections or the cost of doing the work. Mr. Klein said the City already has a program which helps with tie-downs, bracing, bolting, etc. Council Member Kerr asked if there could be funds to have an expert go from house to house and see what needs to be done. Mr. Klein said he is working with Pat McClellan to identify certain areas of town where this might be done. He said funding is available to use rehabilitation funds for earthquake improvements. Mayor Karp noted a number of banks are also interested in guaranteed loans, low-interest loans, etc. , and he said the City's committee is looking into the financing question. Council Member Kerr said he was concerned regarding who would pay for inspections, staff time, etc. Mr. Klein said the County already has a retrofit program, and he and Pat are discussing those standards. The Hearing was then opened to the public.