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9:53 2. Second Public Hearing to Receive Public Comments for the <br /> a.m. Neighborhood Revitalization (NR) Community Development Block <br /> Grant (CDBG) <br /> (memorandum dated May 18, 2015) 143-186 <br /> Legislative <br /> PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS <br /> ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD. <br /> Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke recalled that the first <br /> Public Hearing was held on December 16, 2014, where the Board <br /> authorized staff to move forward with the application process for a <br /> new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). He said the <br /> proposed Neighborhood Revitalization CDBG application would <br /> serve: (1) the West Wabasso Sewer Phase II Project in the areas of <br /> 84th Place, 84th Street, 64th Avenue, 63rd Court, 63rd Avenue, and 62"d <br /> Avenue south of CR 510; and (2) the East Gifford Area Drainage <br /> Project in the area between 28th Avenue and Old Dixie Highway <br /> south of 43rd Street along 43rd Street, 42nd Place, 42"d Street, 27th <br /> Avenue, 26th Avenue, 25th Avenue, 24th Court, and 24th Avenue. He <br /> pointed out that the West Wabasso Sewer Project would address <br /> health and safety issues, and the East Gifford Drainage Project would <br /> alleviate drainage problems. <br /> The Chairman opened the public hearing. <br /> James Hagen, Jr., 6345 84th Place, Secretary of the West Wabasso <br /> Progressive Civic League, questioned where his tax dollars were <br /> spent. He had asked the County numerous times to take 84th Place <br /> through to 63" Court so he would have better drainage, police would <br /> have better access, and drug dealing would be discouraged. <br /> Administrator Baird informed Mr. Hagen that drug dealing was a <br /> law enforcement issue that needs to be addressed by the Sheriff's <br /> office. <br /> Public Works Director Chris Mora confirmed there was a Wabasso <br /> Streetlight District, and staff would review the location to see if it <br /> would be a candidate for a street light. <br /> Mr. Hagen said he had spoken to individuals at the Sheriff's office <br /> and was informed that if the road were to be opened, it would give <br /> the police more access to the area, and their presence would <br /> discourage drug dealing. <br /> Chairman Davis explained for Mr. Hagen how his tax dollars are <br /> broken down and spent. <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes <br /> June 2,2015 Page 7 <br />