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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO ^.OUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 22, 1993 CDBG FUNDING - CONT. Moorse explained with regard to access requirements, Orono Is in complete compliance, and he assumed they comply with current requirements of ADA, but noted those requirements are continually changing. He said he would be attending a work session on such on March 30th. Kelley asked the criteria for use of the funds for sewer connection. He asked the iixpected amount needed for each household, and suggested any additional money be allocated to the social services. Mayor Callahan noted ^he County will select and qualify any requests, and administer the funds. Moorse stated Income guidelines are generally followed, and the CouncM may wish to consider a first-come basis as there is a large number jf households in the area that are expected to meet the guideI Ines. Gerhardsor noted the City will be required to pay the County to administer such program on a per application basis. The County has not yet determined that fee. He noted the City has 1 1/2 years to use the funds. Kelley asked if there was any money remaining from previous years Qerhardson noted the rehabilitation program is an on-goIng basis. In order to reallocate funding, the Council would need to hold another public hearing. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Kelley, to adopt the resolution allocating $1,500 to each of the three service agencies noted above, and the remainder of the grant to be used by the Stubbs Bay residents for sewer connection costs, to be established on a first-come basis, and the amount fK?t to exceed $1,500 per househoid. Gerhardscn questioned their ability to restrict the amount. Moorse reiterated the funds would only be used for sewer connection costs, and said the Council could allocate the amount with the specifics decided upon at a future date. Jabbour amended his motion, Kelley seconded, to remove the restriction on the amount awarded each household. Ayes 4, nays 0.