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Mr. Easton continued that the grant funds are already about 50% gone so the <br />application needs to be submitted as quickly as possible. He noted that certified minority <br />vendors would be a part of the contract and that this will be at least a 2 -year project. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />regarding this matter. <br />Renee Renzi, 340 Waverly Place East, questioned whether the need for such a facility <br />had been promoted by the Board prior to CRA's'�application. <br />Director Keating explained that CRA identified the potential need in the area and felt <br />they had the ability to satisfy this need. <br />Ms. Renzi felt this was an excessive price of 10 million dollars to hire 36 people to <br />serve 70 residents, and Commissioner Adams explained that is the total cost of the <br />construction of the facility. Most of the funds will come from commercial and private funds. <br />Ms. Renzi then questioned why the presentation was lacking in detail and whether <br />there is really a need for that sort of project here. <br />Commissioner Adams commented that the applicant must file a business plan and be <br />approved by regulatory agencies. <br />Debbie Roumelis, the development consultant, explained that CRA Care Centers did <br />a market study and found a need for this project. This will be an assisted living facility with <br />private -pay residents. Some of the residents may also have Medicare insurance coverage but <br />this will not be a nursing home. The highest projected charges per month are for dementia - <br />care at around $3200 per month. Basic care in a semi private room will be provided at <br />$1700 per month. Charges will be based on the level of care required. There will be a <br />formal dining room for meals, with 3 meals per day being provided. Also provided will be <br />transportation, social activities and some health care. They are not required to have a <br />registered nurse on staff, but will have one. There will also be a licensed practical nurse on <br />the premises at all times. This location is in need of a good employment industry and CRA <br />will provide good steady jobs for people who do not have a higher level of education. <br />Commissioners Ginn and Tippin expressed concerns relating to competition between <br />free enterprise and government subsidized businesses. <br />County Attorney Vitunac questioned whether the County would have a security <br />interest in the property, and Ms. Roumelis responded that the County would have a second <br />mortgage. <br />APRIL 209 1999 <br />-29- BOOK M FACE 6 <br />