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RESO 1991-08 - Synchronization of 11thRECORDS SERIES TITLE: Ordinance, Orders, Resolutions SCHEDULE NO.: 1000 -05 CONTENTS OF FILE: Resolution No.: 91 -08 Title: SYNCHRONIZATION OF 11TH ST. Date: 08 -06 -91 comfortable in saying is that this is a time when he thinks that transitional discussion on how to make it happen is very realistic and some people tell him it is past due. He encouraged the Council to open that discussion at this time as it is considering next year's budget. He said he is as available as anyone can be to talk about how to make it work for the benefit of the community. Mayor Hodges said Mr. Mead has been discussing this with some staff members for the past two to three weeks, so there has been some conversation going on about this. He said the city currently spends some $50,000 a year on various HEAP activities and if the Council would like to consider this, the city could possibly transfer some of the HEAP activities through the YMCA. He said Mike has assured him that as HEAP does not charge for people who can't pay, the YMCA will not charge those who cannot pay. He said he would like to consider transferring some of those activities to the YMCA and even subsidizing them for several years until they really get on their feet; it may be an opportunity for the city to cooperate with the Y. He asked if there are any comments or questions. Councilmember Knotts felt it is well worth looking into and this is the type of privatization that he has been hollering about for years. He said he feels the city can become more efficient. Councilmember Green asked Mr. Mead to make the council aware of some of the activities the YMCA is currently involved in and those activities he sees where there is duplication that could be transferred. He said it is hard to make a recommendation other than to begin talking about something a little more concrete. Mr. Mead said he can provide extensive or minimal information, whatever is requested. Mr. Hodges asked Mr. Mead to continue his discussions with Mr. J. D. Schindler or other staff with whom he has been working. ATTENDING CITIZENS The Progressive Women's Association of Huntsville to present a matching funds contribution for the improvements in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center Ms. Bernita Mitchell, Chairman of the Committee for the Martin Luther King Center, introduced the other members of the Progressive Women's Association in attendance, as follows: Mary Robertson, Lynn Kelley, Ercia Cole, Erma Gambrell, JoAnn Purvis, Emma Merchant, and Iesa Minor. Ms. Mitchell said this organization raised $1,500 to be matched by city funds so that tables, chairs and a P.A. system can be purchased for the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Center. She presented $1,500 to Mayor Hodges, who thanked the organization for the check, noting they do a sensational job in promoting and conducting the annual Juneteenth Parade. He observed it would seem that because this organization always seems to be able to meet the challenge for this city matching program, this arrangement could go on for several years. He then presented the check to Patricia Allen, Director of Finance. Councilmember Barrett noted the city should cooperate with them to the full extent to try to keep the facilities in good condition, as Councilmember Robinson has suggested on several occasions. He felt in addition to the Police monitoring the building and area and the city's regular maintenance of the facility, the Council should continue to work with this organization. Mayor Hodges noted that is a good point. He again thanked the Progressive Women's Association for their $1,500 check. CONSIDER RESOLUTION Consider a resolution authorizing the traffic light synchronization program grant application City Manager, Gene Pipes, presented this resolution, the caption of which is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 91 -8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION He noted in the last discussion of this item, there was a recommendation of a slightly higher matching amount to increase the sophistication of the interconnect on the signals on 11th Street, with the city's share being $13,500. He said reminded the Council of their budget discussions on Saturday and noted this would be one of those initiatives [on page 20] that would come off the top before any other decision package. He said if the council commits to this resolution tonight, which obviously has a great deal of benefit to the community if the city is successful in receiving the grant, then that $13,500 would need to be factored out of that $368,000+/ - that is available. Councilmember Knotts made the motion to approve of Resolution No. 91 -8 and Councilmember Carter seconded the motion. All were no favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER ORDINANCE Consider Ordinance calling a public hearing on the designation of a reinvestment zone and directing delivery of notice to other governing bodies. Mayor Hodges presented this ordinance, the caption of which is as follows: