R2000-22 AUTHORIZING CITY OF DECATUR - CONSOLIDATED PLAN

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, , City of Decatur, Illinois Consolidated Plan 2000 -2004 SMART prepares girls to pursue less traditional career choices which require competency in math, science and technology. Easter Seals Easter Seals will provide in home attachable devices to improve the safety and livability of existing conditions of homes of low to moderate income residents who are disabled. Devices include permanently attached commode safety rails, attachable tub rails, transfer benches, special shower fixtures, non-slip stair grids, I anti-scalding devices, electronic alert systems and other devices that are CDBG eligible under this program. Easter Seals will also purchase durable medical ' equipment to loan out to those who qualify. Equipment includes, wheelchairs, tub ' and transfer seats, lifts, and walkers. � Big Brothers/Big Sisters '! Big Brothers/Big Sisters is the provider of school-based mentoring programs in �� Decatur/Macon County. Adult volunteers or mentors are paired with children on I� site in schools. The mentors serve as role models, help children with self esteem issues, and reinforce classroom activities. Catholic Charities Catholic Charities sponsors the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Decatur and � Macon County. This program serves frail-homebound individuals who are 55 and over. The services offered by IVC are friendly visits, transportation and escort, shopping and errands, minor home and yard maintenance, respite, and telephone reassurance. The City of Decatur has two Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)to assist in providing affordable housing opportunities. The Neighborhood Housing Development Corporation(NHDC) has been in operation for more than 10 years and has been a CHDO since 1992. The Near Westside Restoration and Preservation Society(NWRAPS) has been in operation since 1986 and has been a CHDO since 1997. Both organizations are involved in rehabilitating properties and assisting very low, low, and moderate-income families with homeownership. The CHDOs were allocated $1M dollars in FY99 to develop new construction and expand its rehabilitation projects. Public Comments and Review A 30-day public comment and review period began on January 3 and ended February 3, 2000. During that time a draft plan was made available at the Division of Neighborhood Services,the Decatur Public Library, and the Decatur Housing Authority. A public hearing to gather additional comments was held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000. The Decatur Tribune printed the publication and press releases were sent to all local media to notify residents that the draft plan was available for public comment and review. The Decatur Tribune ran the publication for two weeks on December 29, 1999 and January 4, 2000. The Decatur City Council is expected to formally approve the final Consolidated Plan document on March 6, 2000. ❖ Page - 4