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Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 City Hall, 7th Floor
3:00 pm Council Conference room
Committee members For your calendars:
present: The dates of the next finro meeting are Feb. 19 and March 18. Both
Margie Albritton meetings at 3:00 p.m. at the Council conference room, 7th Floor, Renton
Laura Brock City Hall.
Rolf Dragseth
Alicia Glenwell
Charlie Gray As the chair was absent, Rolf as Chair pro tem called the meeting to
Robin Jones order at 3:00 pm.
Samantha Williams
Absent: 1. Minutes from Dec. 18, 2007, meetinq It was moved, seconded
and carried to approve the December minutes. Charlie wanted it noted
Janet Bertagni/Chair that a comment was made at that meeting, that it should be a priority for
Adria Krail agenda items to be covered in the order that they are printed on the
staff conracts: agenda sheet. The agenda items had been adjusted due to scheduling
issues for the guest speaker. Some members left before the meeting was
�Karen Bergsvik over, thus missing some of the agenda items.
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kberQsvikCa�ci.renton.wa.us 2 Meetinq dates and locations Several members expressed
Dianne Utecht concern over the proposal to schedule some Advisory Committee
425-430-6655 meetings on-site at agency locations. There was discussion regarding
dutecht(a�ci.renton.wa.us the possible advantages and disadvantages of this proposal. Rolf noted
Katie McClincy the concerns and tabled the issue for next month's meeting, when Karen
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Mary Ann Anthony 3. HRAP Tim Lawless, Coordinator of the Housing Repair
425-430-6650 Assistance Program (HRAP), presented information about the program
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as well as the p�oposed policy changes. The main policy change
increases the annual and 10-year expenditure limit for the lowest income
clients, and decreases those limits for the highest income clients. This would free up funds
for the neediest clients, who currently have a $2000/year cap on service. One minor yet
costly service such as replacing a water heater, can make it impossible for the client to
receive essential health and safety repair services for the rest of the year. In addition, other
minor policy changes clarify what services are covered.
Tim briefly outlined the 30-year history of HRAP at the City of Renton. The program is
supported through Community Development Block Grants. In 2008, for the first time, the source
for the program coordinator's salary has been switched to the General Fund, which frees up
�,. more CDBG funds for services. The program is also supported by First Savings Bank, which
has provided a total of$155,000 through the end of 2007.
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Tim also described some of the basic repairs accomplished through the program, including
locks, alarms, safety equipment such as grab bars and railings, and wheelchair ramps.
� Rolf commented that this ro ram rovides much needed services for elderl
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suggested that medical insurance may cover the cost of inedical equipment such as bath stools
and grab bars, then the program need only cover the cost of the co-pay. Tim will look into this.
Charlie commented on the expense of relocating mobile home residents and the value of
mobile homes as affordable housing. It was moved, seconded and passed unanimously to
accept the proposed HRAP policy changes. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City
Council.
4. Fundinq process Dianne briefly reviewed the status of the funding process.
• The revised application will be reviewed at the Planner's Committee meeting on Jan. 16.
• Dianne and Karen will ask the Community Services Administrator, Terry Higashiyama,
about her recommendation on pre-applications.
• The funding timeline will be discussed at the next meeting. Charlie asked for more detail
since he will be out of town in July. Dianne said that since the applications are supposed
to be returned by the end of May, the decisions/interviews should be in June.
5. Vice-Chair Selection Robin has accepted the Vice-Chair position.
6. Briefinq on HSAC vacancies Progress on filling the vacancies is temporarily on hold until
after the Council retreat. Laura and Sam requested copies of the youth application that was
distributed last week.
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7. Manaper's reaort As attached in the packet. Discussion was tabled until next month when
Karen will be back.
8. Toni Nelson's Reception Councilmember Toni Nelson has retired. She has been a
longtime supporter of Community Services. Her reception began at 4:00 pm so the meeting
adjourned early at 4:05 pm in order for members to attend.
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