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Ar MINUTES OF January 15, 1979 Meeting
Date : February 2 , 1979
2.
Mr . Stein asked who was responsible for the records
as of now. Mr. Walker said that the agency or an agent of
the agency was responsible. As of June 1 , 1978 , Sciarabba
Walker & Co. is the responsible agent for the agency.
Mr. Walker pointed out that despite the comments
- on management , the Financial Report shows no "questioned costs. "
Mr. Reed said, "It 's more a quarrel with the system, not the
results. Is that true?" Mr. Walker replied, "Yes. "
III . 213 SOUTH PLAIN STREET
A. K. Evans gave an update on the house. Tony Gantt
was the approved bidder, but the closing has not occurred
because of a problem with the title. Ms. Williams said that
all of the relatives had been found and had quit-claimed the
title to the City and the title was now clear. She went on
to say that the agency had been involved in property manage-
ment (utility bills, water bills) . In the future, there is
a need for an Agency Policy. Mr. Dennis asked when closing
C on the property is anticipated. Ms. Evans said it would
probably be within two weeks. Mr. Dennis stated that when
there is a situation requiring Property Management Policy,
• it should be brought to the Agency.
IV, UDAG
A. Ithaca Center - Mr. Van Cort reported that the UDAG
for Ithaca Center had been held over to February 1 , 1979.
• Mr. Dennis asked when the current developer 's extension was
up. Mr. Van Cort replied that it was February 1 , 1979 .
B. Cherry Street Industrial Park - Mr. Van Cort also
reported that the B & A Committee of Common Council had
voted to include Cherry Street , and he had high hopes that
it would also be included by the full Council . For the UDAG
money to be available on May 1 , 1979, it would have to be in
the February 1 cycle. Since the private sector commitment
is not yet high enough for HUD's required leveraging, it
might be easier to wait and not hurt our credibility with
HUD. It was agreed that the staff should check with Stanley
Newman on the feasibility of the project . Mr. Dennis said
that if Agency action were necessary, a special meeting would
be called.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
IL A. Rehabilitation Specialist - Ms. Evans said that the
final interviews would be held Friday, January 19, 1979. The
interviews would be after 2 : 00 P.M. so that Agency members de-
siring to, could attend. Resumes were available for Agency
review.
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IURA/CDA
MINUTES of January 15, 1979 Meeting
Ir Date : February 2 , 1979 3.
B. Affirmative Action - Mr. STein asked about the City's
Affirmative Action Plan. Mr. Dennis responded that the
personnel director had not yet been hired. Mr. Van Cort said
that this was outside the agency's realm.
C. HUD Monitoring - Ms. Williams stated that HUD is
coming to monitor the City on performance for the Small Cities
funding. When they arrive, they would like to meet with Agency
members as well as Community Development Staff .
VI . EXECUTIVE SESSION
P o s t p o n e d
The meeting was adjourned at 5 :10 P.M.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: IURA/CDA
FROM: ROSALIND WILLIAMS
SUBJECT: PERIPHERAL STREETS REPROGRAMMING
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 1979
The attached memo outlines the optimal schedule for
reprogramming for the Peripheral Streets Project. This schedule
is subject to slippage. In fact, we have already lost a couple of
days delay.
We are keeping track of the time spent on a reprogramming
to give us some better estimate for timing and the cost of the process.
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MEMORANDUM
4. TO: H. Matthys Van Cort
FROM: Rosalind Williams
SUBJECT: C. D. Amendment
DATE: February 8, 1979
At the conclusion of our February 2, 1979 meeting with Phil Cox, Mick
Bottge, Robert Dingman and Richard Daley, you requested that I start the
process of Reprogramming $40,000 of C.D. funds to make available immediately
funds that could be used for the Cherry Street project. In order to do this,
we propose to reprogram funds from the 4th Year's INHS Administration and
Code Enforcement lines ($25,000 and $5,000 respectively) . Another $10,000
is available in the original peripheral streets line.
An Amendment will require a minimum of 60 days, since A-95 needs 30 days;
the following steps will be necessary for this amendment:
SCHEDULE FOR AMENDMENT
OF 4th and 5th YEAR
C.D. APPLICATIONS FOR
PERIPHERAL STREETS
and STRAND
Send Amendment to A-95, Region and State February 8
Public Hearing Notice Friday, Feb. 9
IURA/CDA Meeting Tue., Feb. 13
CAC/OEDP Tue. , Feb. 20
Public Hearing: Common Council Meeting Mon., Feb. 26
Chamber, 5:00 PM
Intent to Release Funds Tue. , Feb. 27
END OF A-95 The., March 6
SENT TO HUD Thur. , March 8
Letter to HUD, Request for Release Wed. , March 14
IURA/CDA--Approve contract w/DPW for
Peripheral Streets Project March, 1979
4 Request Drawdown--$40,000
Deadline for HUD Approval April 8
CAN SPEND FUNDS April 11, 1979
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CITY OF IT1-IACA
10e EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14650
TELEPHONE 272-t713
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CODE 6J:
February 8, 1979
Mr. Robert A. Augenstern
So. Tier East Regional Planning Development Board
84 Court Street
Binghamton, New York 13902
Dear Mr. Augenstern:
Enclosed is an amendment to the City of Ithaca's 4th Year Entitlement
Application. Since the amendment is over 100 of the grant, we need
HUD approval and A-95 review. The requested amendment would re-
( program INHS Administration and Junk Removal to Peripheral Streets
Project, Phase II.
We would appreciate a speedy review if at all possible.
Sincerely yours,
Rosalind Williams
City Planner
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14B50
TELEPHONE: 272-1713
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CODE 607
February 8, 1979
Mr. Robert A. Augenstern
So. Tier East Regional Planning Development Board
84 Court Street
Binghamton, New York 13902
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Dear Mr. Augenstern:
The enclosed amendments to the City of Ithaca's 5th Year Community
Development Entitlement Application, which is now under your review,
C drops the Cherry Street Industrial Project (501) from the list of
projects and transfers $40,000 to the following new activities:
511 Ithaca Neighborhood $30,000
Housing Services, Inc.
Administration
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512 Code Enforcement--Junk $ 5,000
Removal
513 Community Development $ 5,000
Administration
If you have any questions regarding this amendment, please let me
know.
Sincerely,
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City Planner
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U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PLAN SUMMARY
THREE YEAR PROJECT SUMMARY
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1. NAME OF APPLICANT 3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY 4.
CITY OF ITHACA O Original(Every three years)
2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER [] Revision,dated
B-79-HN-36-0105 FfOm' June 1, 1979 T° May 31, 1980 (:] Amendment,dated Fahrrrary, 7979 l
5. PROJECT SUMMARY L U TIMING AND ESTIMATED FUNDING(In thousands ofSI
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Mr. Tom McDonald
State Clearinghouse
Div."-of-the-Badyet --- --
State Capitol
Albany, New York 12224
Dear Mr. McDonald:
The enclosed amendment to the City of Ithaca's 5th Year C.D. Application
adds a new project, 514 Strand Theater Renovation Project, to the
(.- list of 5th Year Projects, but does not provide funding. This amend-
ment will enable the Strand Theater to receive funding from Appalachia
- Regional Commission (ARC) with Ithaca's Community Development Agency as
the "basic funding agency" and therefore responsible for administering
funds that will be made available by ARC for project implementation.
Ifyouu_have any -questions_regarding this amendment, we will be
happy to answer.
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City Planner
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US.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1. NAME OF APPLICANT
ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM City of Ithaca
2. APPLICATION/GRANT NUMBER
PROJECT SUMMARY B-79-HN-36-0105
3. PERIOD OF APPLICABILITY
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FROM TO - O REVISION,DATED
June 1, 1979 May 31, 1980 4LI AMENDMENT,GATED Feb. 6, 19/9
5. NAME OF PROJECT 6.PROJECT NUMBER 7.ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STATUS
Strand Theater Renovation Project 514 Under Review
B. ENTITY WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT 9. TELEPHONE NUMBER
Strand Theater
10. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Renovation of an historic theater that is nominated for the National
Register. The project involves rehabilitating the theater to be used for its
original purposes. Ithaca's Community Development Agency is the "basic
funding agency" for the purposes of full Appalachia Regional Commission
funding.
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11• CENSUSTRACT(S)/ENUMERATION DISTRICT(S)
12. ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Will complete the historic rehabilitation work on the theatre to make
it fully functional.
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13. CDBG COMPONENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM YEAR FUND.;an thousands of Si
(List component activities using names of activities shown CDBG OTHER
in Part A. COST SUMMARY, Form HUD-7067.) LOW/MOO OTHER
BENEFIT BENEFIT AMOUNT SOURCE
(a) 021 (c) (d) fat
Rehabilitation and Preservation $ $ 0 $ ARC
Activities • Local
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15. Total Costs To Be Paid With Community Development Block Grant Funds(Sum of Columns b and c) $
Replaces Form HUD•7015.1,which is Obsolete Page of pages HUO.7066(6.781
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GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES CENTER
REPORT ON BUILDING INVESTIGATION
CONTENTS
SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION
BUILDING EXTERIOR
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
HANDICAPPED ACCESS AND FACILITIES
PRIORITIES
COST SUMMARY
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It is the intent of this report to:
Outline ways of improving the facilities of the
building inJthe directions suggested by the G .I.A.C.
staff in the "Community Development Funding Proposal"
submitted to the Department of Planning and Development,
dated Jaruar3t 4, 1978.
Suggest additional improvements and maintenance
appropriate or needed for continuation of the present
building use.
Provide cost estimates for each area of work and an
overall budget cost for the suggested work.
Suggest priorities for phasing work if necessary
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BUILDING EXTERIOR
Roof and Flashin s
The building roof is in good shape and should last
approximately 10 years. Some flashings need some repair
work as does the small roof over the main entrance. Roof
drains should be cleaned and debris removed from the roof
surface. Terra cotta copings on wall penetrating the main
roof need repointing.
Cost $1,500.00
Brick Walls and Stone Copings
Deteriorated mortar joints should be pointed, loose
stones reset, etc.
Cost $5 ,500.00
Fire Escapes
Fire escapes need painting to prevent further deterior-
ation that could soon lead to the necessity of replacing some
structural parts.
Cost $5,000.00
Basement Hatch
The boiler room access structure on the west side of
the building is deteriorated generally and loose metal roof
sheets are a danger to kids climbing on it. This structure
should be repaired.
Cost $2,000.00
Skylight
The large skylight in the second floor corridor has been
covered with sheet plastic for several years to prevent leaks
(the plastic is now missing) .
BUILDING EX'T'ERIOR (continued)
Skylight (continued)
An alternate for installing new covering similar to the
translucent window material was included in the bids when
the windows were replaced. The cost was approximately $3,500.00
and the alternate was rejected.
This should be done now or the skylight should be
covered over with solid roofing and sealed and insulated
at corridor ceiling..
Cost--new skylight. . $3,500.00 .- 400t
Cost--roof over, seal and insulate. .
$1,000.00 - 1,50(
Basement Windows
Some protective screens need to be replaced or re-
fastened to prevent forced entry to the building.
Cost $500.00
Foundation Walls
There are several cracks in foundation walls that should
be grouted.
• Cost $1,000.0
Exterior Painting
Wood entrance doors and some miscellaneous wood and
metal items should be painted.
Cost $2,000.00
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
C Office Facilities, G .I .A.C.
The three or four full-time staff members plus a number
of part-time people are extremely crowded in the present
office facilities which are contained in a sub-divided single
former classroom space.
Expansion of the office facilities into the adjacent
room to the north seems to be the best way to provide the
additional space needed. That room could be arranged to
provide work counters or carrels along the walls for part-
time staff leaving the central area of the room for a meeting,
conference or work area. Facilities for office machines.;
storage of supplies, etc. could also be incorporated in this
space.
The present office area could then be renovated to. better
offices for the full-time staff members.
The cost for complete renovation of these spaces, in-
IL eluding electrical work should be in a range -of. .$12,000 - $15,000
Meeting Rooms
The two rooms on the south side of the 1st floor entrance
hall are presently used as conference and meeting rooms for
internal use as well as for frequent rental to outside groups.
Their usefulness could be increased by renovation including
removal of some small closet spaces in the rooms, installation
of a good quality soundproof folding partition to separate the
spaces, new floor covering, improved lighting, air-conditioning,
appropriate furniture, and general re-decoration.
Cost--not including furniture. .$9,000 - $12,000
Shower Facilities
There are presently no shower facilities in the building
and some of the programs, par:.icjlarly boxing, should have them.
One possibility is to put a single shower stall each in
the mens ' and womens ' toilet rooms on the main floor.
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS (continued)
Shower Facilities (continued)
Another possibility is to put in shower facilities
in place of the two toilet rooms off the gym entrance lobby.
This would eliminate the toilets in that area. Although
the main floor toilets are close to the gym, they are on a
different level and this scheme would leave the gym with
no toilets on the same floor level.
These two possibilities utilize existing plumbing to
some extent and would therefore be less expensive than
locations where no plumbing exists.
Cost $2,000 - 3 ,000
Boxing Room Ventilation
Operation of the main ventilating system would surely
help in this area but because of the intensity of use and lo-
cation of the room, it probably won't totally solve the
ventilation problem.
A direct exhaust system, to be operated manually as
needed, should be installed.
Cost $500.00
Boxing Room Storage
A door and lock can be installed on the small storage
room in the boxing area to secure equipment.
Cost $300.00
Gym Storage
A secure storage area for play equipment is needed.
This can be provided by putting a door on the small room
(formerly a coat room) off the gym lobby. If this space is
used for shower facilities, a locked storage area could be
provided elsewhere.
Cost . . . .$500.00
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS (continued)
Arts and Crafts. Room Sinks
Many arts and crafts activities are hampered by lack of
any sinks in that area of the building. Since the art room
is in the opposite end of the basement from where drain lines
drop to basement level, waste from the sinks will have to be
pumped up to ceiling level and piped to nearest waste line.
Cost for first sink will be about $800.00 and additional
sinks in same room about $300.00 each.
Cost--2 sinks $1,100.00
Corridor Ceiling and Lighting
Building occupants would like to have new dropped ceilings
and new lighting installed in the corridors for energy con-
servation and modernization.
I do not feel that lowered ceilings will conserve
enough energy to justify their cost on that basis alone.
There are a number of things that could be done to conserve
energy that would be more cost effective than the new ceilings
However, new corridor ceilings and lighting could make
the corridors brighter and more attractive and would be an
appropriate part of a renovation project. Some savings in
energy and painting of walls would partially offset their cost.
The cost of new suspended ceilings and new fluorescent
lighting in first and second floor corridors would be
approximately $6,000.00. -
Telephone System
An analysis of the telephone requirements should be done
by a supplier of phone systems, and a system selected and
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INTERIOR RENOVATIONS (continued)
Interior. Painting
Painting of areas where major renovation work is proposed
is included in the cost estimates for those areas. To paint
all other spaces in the building could cost from $15,000 to
$20,000. Some areas are obviously more in need of painting
than others and I think a good compromise between painting
everything and doing only the most obviously needy areas
would cost between $8,000 and $12,000.
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MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Heating System
The existing one pipe steam radiation heating system
was designed for large classroom size spaces. Subdivision
of those spaces into smaller ones has resulted in disproportion-
ate amounts of radiation in some spaces, making even heating
nearly impossible.
The option of a new heating system was rejected several
years ago in favor of rehabilitation, new controls, etc. for the
existing system. Although this reduced some of the imbalance,
some still exists and is impossible to eliminate.
Maintenance of the existing system and controls to ob
tain-optimum--performance of the system is necessary to keep
the imbalances to tolerable levels.
No major repairs are needed--annual maintenance cost
should be minimal.
Ventilating System
The building has two large power ventilation systems, one
serving the rooms each side of the central east-west hall.
These systems were serviced, repaired, and had new controls
installed. .2 years _ago. __ ._At that time, the drive belts in the
south system were discovered to be worn out and replacement
would have been a $400.00 "extra" to the contract. The "extra"
was not approved and the system is still inoperable.
The north system is apparently not being used at this
time either. One of the new air intake lower control motors
in the shaft at the roof is loose from its mounting and should
be refastened and checked for emage. Also a new phone system
cable has been run inside the air shaft and between lower -
blades. This should be relocated.
MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (continued)
Ventilating Systems (continued)
When operating, these systems are capable of recirculating
air within the building and also automatically introducing
fresh outside air in varying amounts .
In addition to the fresh air and air movements , this
would probably help even out the heating in the vaious spaces. .
These systems should be serviced, placed in operation,
and the building maintenance personnel should be instructed
in the proper operation of the systems.
Cost $1,000.00
Electrical System
The electrical system was brought up to code several
years ago and no major work should be needed6 except that
work required for renovations outlined in this report. Cost
of electrical work is included in the estimated cost for each
renovation item.
plumbing System
Plumbing system is in good shape, but needs some minor
repairs.
Cost $500.00
(cost of new showers, sinks, etc.
is included in "interior renovations")
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
4 I have in the building many times in the last few years
and have observed a number of situations wasteful of energy
that can be improved at minimum or no cost.
Fire doors
The fire doors at the top of the main stair and the
basement stair are always propped open. Not only does this
defeat their purpose , it permits heat to rise rapidly to
the second floor where it is lost through the roof and
large skylight.
Skylight
Heat loss through the skylight in its present condition
is probably greater than through the entire remainder of the
corridor ceiling.
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Windows
Many windows are open in very cold weather. This is
probably because of overheating of the small spaces created
by the subdivision of larger spaces. Some spaces of only a
few humdred square feet contain radiation designed to heat
much larger spaces . Leaving corridor doors open and keeping
the ventilation systems in operation would aid in releasing
this excess heat to other parts of the building instead of
out the windows.
Mechanical systems
Efficient operation of the heating and ventilating
systems can reduce energy costs. The heating system should be
checked annually and serviced as needed lay qualified
personnel. Controls should also be checked on some regular
basis as recommended by the manufacturer.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS AND FACILITIES
Access
Access to any part of the building other than the gym
is presently impossible for wheelchairs and very difficult
for anyone limited by stairs.
Only one entrance door to the main level (the south
door to the drop in center) enters the first floor at floor
level after coming up exterior steps. The other entrance
doors are all to landings with additional steps up to the
main level . An exterior ramp would only work at the south
door and then one would have to go through two rooms before
reaching the corridor. Such a ramp would have to be about
sixty feet long and would be a constant maintenance problem
during winter.
I believe a better solution is to install an inclined
lift on the stair from the gym lobby to themain level.
This could be a folding, key operated lift that would
accomodate wheelchairs.
Access to the second floor and basement could probably
be accomplished only by installation of an elevator.
Installation of the inclined lift would cost about
OD Y dollars - - -- -
Toilet facilities
One stall in each of the main floor toilet rooms could
be modified for handicapped use at an approximate cost of
1500 to 2000 dollars
PRIORITIES
Ir Safety
There are no obvious severe safety hazards. The loose
metal roofing on the basement hatch is a possible hazard and
should he fixed or covered.
An electrical inspection should be made and any code
violations corrected when other work is done .
The second floor south exit corridor is partially
blocked with furniture and tools and should hr rloPre.d .
The abandoned and enclosed West stair is filled with
combustible junk which should be removed.
Preventive maintenance
Furthur delay in painting fire escapes , repairing
flashings, and pointing masonry could allow accelerated
deterioration which could rapidly increase ultimate repair
costs .
Energy Conservation
Placing the ventilation system in operation, maintenance
of the heating system, and replacing or sealing off the
skylight should result in savings.
Keeping stairway doors closed will also help conserve
energy.
Other items
Priority of all other items seems to be best determined
by the preference of the building occupants, subject to an
order that avoids duplication of work.
COST SUMMARY
ir Building Exterior
Roof and flashings 1500
Brick walls and Stone copings 5500
Fire Escapes, painting 5000
Basement hatch 2000
Skylight 4000
Basement windows 500
Foundation walls 1000
Exterior painting 2000
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Interior Renovations
Offices, G .I.A.C. 15000
Meeting rooms 12000
Shower facilities 3000
Boxing room ventilation 500
Boxing room storage 300
Arts and Crafts room sinks 1100
Gym storage 500
Corridor ceilings and lighting 6000
Telephone system -
Interior painting 12000
50,400
Mechanical-Electrical Systems
Heating system -
Ventilation system 1000
Electrical system -
Plumbing system 500
1,500
Energy Conservation
(The items mentioned are all either included
elsewhere or are "no cost" items)
Handicapped Access and Facilities
Access 7000
Toilet facilities 2000
9,000
Total all items above 82,400
COST SUMMARY (continued)
Ir Total of all work items from r.evious page 82 400
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Design and bidding contingency @ 15% 12,360
Subtotal 94,760
Fees @ 10% 9,476
Construction contingency @ 5% 4,738
Total Budget Cost $ 108,9 74 .
No furnishings for the renovated offices and meeting
rooms are included in the above figures as these are
best purchased outside of the construction contract
on state contract or otherwise.
The design and bidding contingency does allow for some
minor items to be added during the design phase and for
some -inflation but addition of very many seemingly minor
items and/or delay beyond next spring in bidding the project
will require an upward adjustment of the budget.figures.
OVERVIEW OF WEST STATE STREET
The West State Street Rehabilitation is all of West State Street lying
within the target area, from Cayuga Street on the east to Meadow Street on.
the west. This area includes a smattering of many types of commercial
activities interspersed with apartments and a few single-family residences.
The shops and offices along W. State Street apparently are there due to
proximity to the CBD, and benefit from the lower rent per square foot by
being outside the CBD boundaries. Major commercial activities along W.
• State Street include newspaper central offices and production headquarters,
used and antique furniture and clothing, professional offices (insurance,
tax preparation, dentist, chiropractor, etc.) and auto-oriented businesses
(gas stations, auto supply and body shop). The area apparently provides
services to adjacent residential neighborhoods as well as individuals from
throughout the City.
West State Street has a generally rundown appearance. With few excep-
- - tons -most structures- are-not maintained in good condition. While few
vacant storefronts exist, nearly all merchants display their products and/or
information about their services as though they were holding a "going out of
business" sale. Between and above the stores are situated apartments, large
homes converted to apartments, and a few single-family residences. A one
bedroom apartment rents for between $125.00 and $150.00 without utilities;
the area seems to cater to the housing needs of the elderly, transients,
students, single parents and their children, etc. Most apartments are for
IL single individuals and small families.
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The area has a number of mass-assembly facilities--fraternal organiza-
tions (Moose, Elks, Sons of Italy, VFW)--and charitable organizations such
as the Salvation Army. There are also several funeral homes in the area.
There is no merchants association among the business people on W. State
Street. In addition, there are no block associations or a neighborhood
association. Strong business associations exist both among Commons merchants
and further west (West End Business Associat®on).
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$320,000 out of Small Cities will be expended on W. State Street.
Street improvements and matching facade grants are presently planned for
the area, but since merchants are unorganized and have nbt:.been_ signifi
cantly involved in planning thus far, an organizer will be hired to assess
interest in a business association and will work to form an organization.
A sense of pride must emerge;through a public and private commitment to
neighborhood improvement such as result may be possible.
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West State Street Facts
1 . 79 Structures along W. State Street
2. Building Type and Condition
Frame Masonry (brick, block, tile)
poor - 1 poor - 0
fair - - 4 fair - - 6
fair - 24 fair - 29
fair ++ - 1 fair + - 3
good - 0 good - 11
total 30 total 49
3. Residential Units c. 95 (single family, apts. , rooms)
-in addition there are 5 lodges, unions, club biildings on the
block faces.
4. Commercial facilities c. 75
5. Dominant Business Activity
8 second hand shops
3 auto repair/service station retail/2 auto parts
2 newspapers
8 restaurants/bars
2 bookstores
4 beauty parlors/barbers
2 furniture stores
2 theatres
2 laundries
3 appliance sales/repairs
3 medical services - 2 doctors & 1 clinic
December 7. 1978
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February 8, 1979
Pastor and Board of Trustees
St. James AME Zion Church
116 Cleveland Avenue
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Rev. Pinder, Ladies and Gentlemen:
I regret to have to inform you that we have just received word
from the Buffalo Area Office Of HUD not to proceed with our CD project
for rehabilitation of the church. This results from an ACLU chal-
lenge to use of CD funds for a church school project somewhere which,
since it involves the constitutional issue of church-state separation,
holds up all federal programs involving religious organizations.
At this point we have no idea how long it may take to resolve
the issue. Buffalo's letter implies that HUD's Washington lawyers .
nay be able to do it fairly quickly by legal opinion - which could,
of course, be unfavorable to us. I have written the head of the
federal agency in charge of historic preservation, asking if he will
deal with HUD to see if preservation projects can be distinguished
from those which might be seen as government promotion of religion.
However, the matter could go to court, which would likely mean a
long delay with no assured result.
If it appears that we can do something to get a favorable ruling,
I will let you know; meanwhile, prayer might help.
We have also received a letter from the State, approving the
proposed work from the architectural/historic standpoint, with a few
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Please let me know anytime you have questions on this project.
Very truly yours,
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ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA
A meeting of the IURA/CDA will be held at 4:00 P.M. , Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1979
in the Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New
York.
1. Minutes Approval
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a—Ffnancia3--Procedures -Report
b. Amendment of 4th and 5th Year Application for Peripheral Streets,
$40,000
d. Amendment to 5th Year Application, to include Strand Theater Renova-
tion Project
e. Benefit Package
f. C.D. Secretary
3. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES
GIAC Report
4. HOUSING
a._INHS contract for housin_g_services
Small Cities Grant
b. INNS House Recycling Contract -
c. 312 Program - Progress Report
5. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
a. West State Street Presentation
Progress Report
6. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
a. Contract w/City for Historic Survey
Reimbursement of funds
b. St. James AME Zion and First Baptist Church - 1st Amendment Problem
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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February 13, 1979, 4:30 p.m.
ILMayor's Conference Room
Present:
E. Conley, Mayor
R. Williams, Community Development Agency
M. Van Cort, Dir. , Planning and Development Dept.
A. South, Planning Dept.
A. Pearce, INHS, CAC
A. Jones, IURA
S. Stein, IURA
Mayor Conley opened the meeting by presenting an amendment for the
4th and 5th application of Peripheral Streets for $40,000.
M. Van Cort explained that IURA and CAC recommended to Common Council
that $40,000 be allocated to the Cherry Street Industrial Park. Work must
be started immediately on the Industrial Park and the money will be needed
before the 5th year CD funds are made available. The Cherry Street project
is therefore removed from the CD budget and the $40,000 will be used to
supplement the Peripheral Streets project. R. Williams explained that the
proposal is to take the INHS Administration funds ($25,000), Code Enforce-
ment ($5,000) and original Peripheral Streets line ($10,000) to supply the
$40,000 for Cherry Street immediately. When 5th year entitlement becomes
available in June, the $40,000 for Cherry Street will be returned to INHS,
Code Enforcement and CD Administration. M. Van Cort explained that Common
Council amends the budget and IURA approval is necessary prior to taking
the proposal to Council .
S. Stein made the motion to amend the 4th and 5th year applications as
stated in the attached memorandum. Since a second to the motion was not
obtained, the recommendation was tabled until the next meeting.
R. Williams then presented the 5th year CD application amendment to include
the Strand Theatre renovation project (copy,attached to Minutes).
S. Stein made the motion to amend the 5th year CD application to include
the Strand Theatre, project #514, seconded by A. Jones and unanimously
carried.
R. Williams explained the form contract being developed (appendix and
contract attached to Minutes). R. Williams requested approval of the
contract upon the City Attorney's approval . S. Stein said that the major
question is whether IURA agrees with the approach of combining four programs
into one and contracting this over a long-term basis and approving the
details of the contract. Mr. Stein asked if this includes built-in
mechanisms for providing progress information to IURA. A. Pearce
explained that there are public progress meetings and IURA has access to
any INHS information they desire. M. Van Cort suggested the INHS monthly
progress and budget reports be mailed to IURA members.
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A. Jones moved that the contract be approved (contingent upon the City
Attorney's approval) with the addition of requiring quarterly progress and
financial reports from INHS to members of IURA. S. Stein seconded the
motion; the motion passed unanimously.
R. Williams informed members that the contract letter from HUD stated
everything could be done in the 1st year proposal except the AME Zion
Church. HUD's Washington Office has been challenged on the use of CD
funds on church facilities. The $50,000 is to be held until the HUD
Central Office has made a determination on this problem.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45.
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IURA/CDA
Thursday, February 22, 1979 - 3:00 P.M.
1. Minutes Approval
2. Administration
a. Financial Procedures Report
b. Amendment of 4th and 5th Year Application for Peripheral
Streets, $40,000
c. Benefit Package for C.D. Employees
d. C. D. Secretary - Natalie DeCombrey
3. Neighborhood Facilities
GIAC Report
4. Housing
312 Program - Progress Report
5. Neighborhood Improvements
West State Street - Progress Report
6. Historic Preservation
Contract with City for Historic Resources Survey
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TO: Common Council Members
FROM: H. Matthys Van Cort
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT: Reprogramming of Entitlement Funds to begin CHERRY STREET . .
DATE: February 21 , 1979
In order to get started on the Cherry Street project by
this summer, engineering studies must be started immediately. These
studies cannot he started until the City has made available the cash
necessary to fund them, and a 5% down payment of $40,000 is required
for the City to sell Bond Anticipation Notes to finance the project.
It was previously anticipated that the downpayment could
be made available from sources other than CD funds, which were to be
Ars repaid at such time as fifth year entitlement funds were received
IL (June, 1979). However, in discussions with Mr. Daley and others, it was
discovered that this would not be possible. After considerable
discussions of possible alternatives, it was determined that the
only source of funds which-Might potentially be available for getting
the project underway on schedule were from the Peripheral Streets line
which would need to be replaced this spring by reprogramming $40,000
from Community Development. Gaining the dollars for immediate work on
.Cherry Street involves reprogramming 4th and 5th year funds and making a
contribution to the Peripheral Streets II project. This reprogramming
will happen in the following way:
1. $40,000 from the City's Capital Budget for Peripheral Streets
will 'be withdrawn from that line and used to pay for Engineering
Studies/Cherry Street.
2. By reprogramming $30,000 from 4th year entitlement (INHS
Administration, Code Enforcement) and adding $10,000 from the
original Peripheral Streets Project, $40,000 can then be put
back into the Peripheral Streets Project in time for Spring/Summer
Construction.
3. In June when 5th year entitlement becomes available, $40,000
for Cherry Street will instead be used for INHS Administration
($30,0001, Code Enforcement ($5,000) and CD Administration
($5,000).
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COOPERATIVE Cornell University Cooperative Extension of
State University of New York Tompkins County
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EXTENSION U.S.Department of Agriculture 225 S. Fulton St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
February, 1979 P #� ,sa ' t
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Family Focus FEB 2 1979
Dear Reader,
PLA1NNtNG & DEVELOPMENT .
This
year 's free tax clinic will There will be on y one clinic this
once again be conducted by year. However, the NYSE&G audito-
Joy H. Bowell, Taxpayer Service rium will hold over 400 people, so
Specialist with the Internal we should not have cramped quarters
Revenue Service's •Ithaca Office. as in the past .
The clinic will be held Thursday If you have any questions about the
February 8, 7-9 :00 pm in the - free tax clinic, please call our
• auditorium of the New Tork State office at 272-2292. ,
Electric & Gas Building, Route 13,
in Ithaca. (Just past the New Fact Sheets
Route 366 junction, toward Dryden) .
We have added seven new fact sheets
Mrs. Bowell will go over Form 1040 to the free Save Energy Save .
line-by-line, and discuss each new Dollars series, which brings the
change as it appears on. the income total to 28.
tax form. This year, there are
several changes: the residential . Number 24 , Economics of Water •
ir. energy tax credit ; exclusions of Heater Insulation, is included in
gain on sale of residence; changes this issue of Focus. A list of the
to capital gains and losses; complete series has been printed on
rules for claiming office-in-the- the back of the fact sheet for
home expense; and the earned your information.
income credit eligibility
requirements. If you would like to receive copies
of the new fact sheets, please call
. Following the discussion of the our office at 272-2292 or write to :
tax form and changes, there will Energy Fact Sheets, Home Economics
- be a question & answer period. Program, Cooperative Extension,
Francis Bowell, District 225 S. Fulton St . , Ithaca 14850.
Director's Representative, will be Fact sheets .may be requested by
on hand to field questions , as number, or you can ask for the -
will a NYS Individual Income Tax entire series.
representative.
The comprehensive manual, Save
In addition to the help- received Energy Save Dollars is also avail-
at the clinic , participants will able in our office for $1.50.
receive a free copy of the 1979 Checks should be made payable to
edition of Your Federal Income Cooperative Extension
Tax. " This comprehensive tax Association of Tompkins County.
book includes filled-in forms and
schedules which illustrate how t9 a
report various kinds of income
and deductions. VV WO V
Ar Family FocU4 id a monthly �J Ar Pnepaned b y:
publication o. the Home IYC 1979 Kahen L. Rate
Economic4 Pnogftam. CommanLcat.Lon4 CooiiLi atn
Cooperative Extension in New York State provides Equal Program and Employment Opportunities.New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,New ork tae dTlege f n Ecology.and
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Cooperative Extension Assoaations, County Governing Bodies,and United States Department of Agriculture,cooperating.
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CONTENTS
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TIPS : Nut Prices Jump The 4-H Program has a limited
supply of the 1979 Parent 's
FAMILY : Creative Material for Guide to .Accredited Camps,
Indoor Play with information on how you can
choose an accredited camp.
PEOPLE: Margaret Mead
The guide, which costs . ,
NEW ENERGY FACT SHEETS is published yearly by the
staff of Camping Magazine, the
official journal of the
American Camping Association.
The • 4-H Program has the
41‘ Northeast edition of this
z . four-edition camping guiide .,
, EVENTS You can use this guide to
choose the camp that fits your
particular needs . You will
find listed each camp's
Feb. 8 - Income Tax Clinic programs , activities, facil-
7-9 :00 pm, NYSE&G ities , clientele, and
Auditorium specialities..
Feb . 15 - Part-time Farmers ' Call the 4-H office at 272-1421
Tax Meeting, 7j30 pm for details on how you can get
Call the Agriculture the 1979 guide.
Program at •272-2292
to sign up.
BATTERED WOMEN - Efforts are
Feb. 17 - 4-H Winter Festival- currently being made in
Family Day for youth & = Tompkins County to help with
adults . For learning this problem. If you would
simple crafts and other like more information, or
skills . Call the 4-H simply wish to help, please
Program at 272-1421 for call our office for the details .
more information.
Feb. 19 - Office closed
Washington' s Birthday
observed .
Barbara P. Stewart Karen L. Rollo
Cooperative Extension Agent Communications Coopdinator
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C' Cooperative- Extension Association. of Tompkins County
!M1//// Home Economics Program, 225 South Fulton Street
Ithaca, New York ' 14850 Phone: 272-2292
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February, 1979 ' I
NUT PRICES JUMP
by Chris McDermott and
Ruth Hodgson Klein
There are a lot of ways to buy peanuts were 89 cents.
nuts these days, as the health ...
food phenomenon reaches into The most recent crop estimates
the packaged food section of the call for almond production to
supermarket. New nut mixes and be. down by a third; walnuts, down
new forms of soybean and sun- 17 percent , and pecans off by
.flower "nuts" are being introduced, 10 percent The new crop of
while unsalted and dry-roasted filberts, or hazelnuts, is equal
nuts are becoming more common. to last year's. Shipping
Unfortunately, the weather in problems, which contributed to .
Ar California this year practically the high cost of fruits and
guarantees that the prices of vegetables this summer, are now
most nuts will be exceptionally affecting the domestic nut
high, no matter how you buy them. market , running prices up.
The most notable exception to Finding the best buy
this rule is the peanut , which
is not , strictly speaking, a There are big differences among
nut at all. This protein-rich the prices of nuts, and it pays
. legume is grown in several areas to compare prices carefully? match
throughout the South, and the the purchase to the intended use,
current crop is expected to and consider substituting one nut
assure generous peanut stocks for for another in some recipes. In
the year ahead. addition to the type of nut ,
prices are related to the nut' s
Tree nuts, however, are in short size, whether or not the nutmeat
supply, particularly the almonds is broken or chopped and, in the
and walnuts which are grown in case of cashews, whether or not
California and other western it has been scorched. Package
states . A pound of in-shell size, roasting, blanching and
walnuts, which cost about 79 cents added flavors also affect price. .
in supermarkets last year, now
costs about $1.39. In one In-shell nuts are less expensive
New York City supermarket , loose than shelled nuts, and it generally
in-shell mixed nuts, filberts, takes two pounds of in-shell to
almonds and Brazil nuts are all equal a pound of shelled kernels.
selling from $1 .39 to $1 .49 a
pound, while pecans are $1.79 and
Cooperative Extension in New York State provides Equal Program and Employment Opportunities.
New York State College of Agriculture and life Sciences.New York State College of Human Ecology,and New York State College of Veterinary •
Medicine at Cornell University,Cooperative Extension Associations,County Governing Bodies,and United States Departmental Agriculture,ccoperating.
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Good quality in-shell nuts are Shelled nuts in unopended cans
clean and free from splits , keep well in a cool, dry spot,
cracks,_ st ains, holes and mold. but will maintain their quality
Shelled nutmeats should be longer in the refrigerator or `
plump and fairly uniform in freezer.
color and size. Limp, rubbery,
dark or shriveled kernels should Nuts, whether shelled or in-shell,
be avoided. Preservatives are may be frozen in a tightly closed
used in. some packaged nutmeats , . freezer container at 0 degrees F.
and are listed on the labels. or lower. Moisture may collect
as the kernels thaw, and the nuts
Keeping nuts should be allowed to dry before
using.
Nuts are perishable because of
their oil content , and they Shelling hard nuts is easier if
should be protected from air, they have been soaked in warm
moisture and high temperatures. water several hours or overnight .
In-shell nuts keep their quality Freezing Brazil nuts will make
longer than shelled nuts , and them easier to crack. The
whole nuts become rancid less kernels should be allowed to
quickly than chopped or ground dry before storage.
nuts . Unroasted nuts keep
better than• roasted ones:
Generally, in-shell nuts should
be kept in a cool, dry place,
while shelled nuts keep best
in the refrigerator or freezer.
Sincerely,
Barbara P. Stewart
Cooperative Extension Agent
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Creative:`Material for Indoor.'Play
Living happily- with active children
�:h;,;= g , or moist form can be purchased
during -the' inter°months makes
g • at art supply
heavy demands on the ingenuity and moist clay shou1drtot be
patience°:of parents and' teachers , confused with colored stri s• ._ .
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Some 'attention to -providing materi .. 'of plasticine, whic:hA:s
als that .encourage: creative play and difficult to handle.: .Clay
can help• should be kept moist..b
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addition of water and _stored
Art , song, dance, -or other creative 'in an air-tight crock, canister,
expression -can help children gain- , or plastic bag.. ,
confidence, in themselves as- individ-
uals; and•.they will, -enjoy happiness -'`'Dough
and satisfaction through their:_
creations - The following sugges- Dough, easily made :at home,
Ctions concentrate on art materials is fun to handle, and lends
that can' offer children the .oppor-; itself to different uses.
tunityfor exploration in:their. Tt `is another manipulative
home, play group, ,or school . -material--not. a:•subStitute
for. clay--each . offers.,unique
Art materials need not be expensive
`'advantages DougY is a _good
to be valuable. - -:Many of the. ` ' accessory material four rt
following' materials can be found dramatic -play such as cooking,
or made- in the home. : - A good art ►►baking,►` and"eating.."
• .Children. enjoy helping make
material- is 'one that 'encourages `''dough: The texture`and -
sensory exploration, can be used consistency may vary, more •
without too many rules: and with their help.;--bu-t -this
stimulates the imagination.- ' Block variation itself makes the
building with various 'shapes and `' •
material more interesting.
sizes (like those. used in nursery. The following recipe is an
schools) , for example, is an' easy one; to be varied as you
excellent art activity.
wish:
Clay can- -be squeezed , rolled, Uncooked Dough
patted, and pounded ; but it is also 3 cups flour
' 1, cup salt
firm enough to hold shape. A child ., Water
can make and . remake things with it ;
• or it can be hardened, painted Combine salt sand . flour.: Add
,
:coloring to water `(food color-
and preserved. Clay can serve as ing, Easter .egg dye, powder
a base `for constructions using aint or li uid
materials like pipe cleaners and P q poster paint ) .
twigs . "ideal clay for children • :'Add water until right consis-
can be dug from river banks.- Moist tency, and mix :well. Keep
clay that comes either in. powdered airtight container or alums
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num foil. Store in refrigerator Finger Painting
or cool place .
Finger painting is another form of ,
Painting painting that allows valuable,
spontaneous expression. It is a
Painting is relaxing, and good time when children should be
for exploring colors . Children relieved from the pressure to keep
should paint first with large clean. Being messy with finger
brushes, but older children may paints may reduce the child' s need
enjoy dipping and painting with to be messy at other times. The
sponges, string, old spools, and feel of the paint is pleasant, and
other objects. An easel is not the texture and consistency can be
essential--painting on a low varied when paint is made at home.
table, or on the floor covered Homemade finger paint is much less
with newspapers or oilcloth, may expensive than the commercial kinds.
be more satisfactory than on an The paper should have a high glaze,
easel. Unprinted newspaper is such as Shaw finger painting paper;
usually used, though other cheap butcher paper; or washable shelf.
papers will work, too. The paper paper, which is probably the least
should be large enough for free expensive. Paper should. be wet
muscle action--approximately completely before paint is applied.
18 by 24 inches. The back of old A desirable way to avoid the
wallpaper, newspapers, paper purchase of paper, and to limit
toweling, colored paper, or cloth emphasis on the end-product is to
can be used for variety. Brushes paint directly on a table top
should have a large head, 3/4 to covered with a tightly stretched,
1 inch wide, with handles large securely fastened, white oil cloth.
enough for the child to hold This is also a good, easily cleaned
easily. Brush handles that are surface for other art materials,
too long may be cut off. Tempera such as clay and dough.
paint--sometimes known as "show- Fingerpaint
card" or °poster" paint--is the Bring water to boil--colored with
most desirable, because it flows food coloring or powdered paint
from the brush easily and comes slightly darker than desired color.
in brilliant colors . . Less expen- Dissolve cornstarch and stir
sive than liquid paints are together. Bring water to boil
powdered paints, which can be again. Cooled paint will, be
purchased at art or school supply slightly thicker. To vary the
houses . texture of fingerpaint , use beaten
Powder Paint soapflakes, or for experience
with a grainy quality, salt and
Add water slowly to paint , stir- flour (1 cup flour, 1 1/2 cups salt,
3/4 cup water) . Dry powder paint
ring constantly. An egg beater can also be used by sprinkling
or shaker facilitates mixing. powder on well moistened paper.
The paint consistency should be
thick, and the color thoroughly Collage Materials
mixed. Paint can be mixed in
quantities larger than needed for A collage is a two-dimensional
one session, and stored--prefer- design made from different materials
ably in a cool place. If little fastened together. Making collages
jars or cans are used while helps develop a child's discrimi-
painting, they can be capped or (..-
nation of textures, colors, and
covered, but should be thoroughly shapes. The materials from which
stirred before each use . collages can be made provide
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Creative Materials--2
children with many opportunities Construction Materials
to make choices, and often include
things that usually go into the Mobiles (moving designs) and
waste basket . The varied materi- stabiles (still designs) are three-
als suggest many ways to experi- dimensional constructions. Use
ment , and are easily adaptable the materials for collages, as well
to any age level, any degree of as things that bend: wire, pipe
muscular control, any attention cleaners, string, and yarn; things
span, and any mood. Children that have interesting shapes:
will enjoy collecting materials buttons, beads, tree ornaments,
that are fun to look at, that and pine cones; and things that
have a special kind of feel, that are stiff: toothpicks and straws.
you can look through, and natural For mobiles, attach a wire to
materials that are special in string that hangs in space; add
some way. The base should be a materials that look interesting
firm piece of paper or cardboard-- moving in space. The base for
shirt cardboards from laundries stabiles can be clay, a box cover,
are excellent . Materials can be or cardboard.
fastened to the base with paste,
rubber cement, or--for older If having a less than spotless
children and adults-- a. stapler. house as a result of these
activities bothers you, remember--
The following list is a beginning. the housework will be there for
You and your child will find many years, but the hours when
many more interesting materials your children are home--eager to
to add to your collection. be with you and delighted with
IL Fabric : lace; onion sack; art exploration, will disappear. `
sheer fabrics; bur-
lap; satin net ; Resource: Jennifer Birckmayer,
fur; prints; solid human development and
colors family studies faculty,
Paper: Different colors, New York State College
shapes and sizes; of Human Ecology,
shiny paper; textured Cornell; Ellen Lipton
paper; tinfoil; and Sue McCord; Ithaca
cellophane Chapter of the National
Natural Materials : rough bark; Association for the
pebbles; shells; seed Education of Young
pods; feathers; Children.
broken egg shells
Edible materials : rice; tea;
corn; macaroni; dried
peas and beans
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-• , ,Commissioner whose - concern for ., beautiful world for our
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"honorary" , her last public act - -conceiiied- but....not yet born,
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degradation of..our soil and air
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Cooperative Extension,New York State
in cooperation with
L.. New York State Energy Office
You may be losing a Expected Savings
substantial amount of heat from
Though it is difficult to know exactly how much ener can be
your water heater. If the surface saved by water heater insulation, the New York State Energy Office
of your water heater feels hot or
warm, some heat is being suggests that the savings in table 1 are rough approximations. The
wasted. This heat loss can be example home has a 52-gallon water heater and is paying a marginal
reduced by adding insulation to rate of 4f per kilowatt hour. Savings per year are estimated to be
the surface of the heater. about $18.
This fact sheet provides infor- Table 1. Energy savings from water heater Insulation
mation and worksheets that you Estimated annual
can use to help decide whether Type of water heater energy savings
energy savings will justify the Electric 40-gallon capacity 360 kwh
cost of water heater insulation. Electric 52-gallon capacity 440 kwh
It also presents calculations for Gas 40/50-gallon capacity 36 CCF'
ir an example situation. Source:How to Save Energy in Your Home, Energy Workbook#2,New York State
Precut insulation kits can be- Energy Office,Albany, 1978. -
purchased from building supply CCF=10o cu ft. _
or hardware stores. Insulation
should not extend to the floor Example Your home
nor cover the drain valve or A. Estimated annual energy savings
safety valve. The top of gas (from table 1) 440
water heaters must not be B. Price of energy in dollars per kwh -
covered with insulation. of electricity or CCF of gas $0.04 $
Insulation must be kept well away C. Dollar savings per year (A x B) $ 18 $
from the pilot light access panel
and controls on gas heaters.
Payback Period
The payback period is calculated by dividing the savings per year
Interest and Inflation into the investment in the water heater insulation kit. For the example
home, the kit will cost $25, and the payback period is 1.4 years.
The calculations of dollar
energy savings and payback Example Your home
period for water heater D. Investment in insulation kit $ 25 $
insulation have ignored the E. Savings per year $ 18 $
effects of interest and inflation. F. Payback period (D : E) 1.4 yr yr
Interest paid on money .
borrowed to install the water
heater insulation would increase
the payback period, whereas
inflation in energy prices would improvements and likely rates Prepared by Gary D. Rice and
tend to shorten the payback of increase in energy prices, George L. Casler, Department of
period. The relative effects of including interest and inflation Agricultural Economics, Cornell
interest and inflation will in payback calculations will not University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
depend on the interest rate paid appreciably alter payback
and the rate of inflation. With periods unless the payback
usual interest rates for home period is greater than 7 years.
Save Energy Save Dollars Fact Sheets are available through
Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.
1. Button-up, Tighten-up for Winter
2. The of Storm Windows & Doors
3. • The Effect.: of
5 . Insulation erials: What They Are and Where to Use Them
6. How to Insulate Your Ho
7. Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Heating Equipment
8. Supplemental Heating: Fireces, Stoves, Heaters
9 . How to Conserve Energy in Your Mobile Home
10 . Hot Water : Use it Wisely
11. The Selection and Efficient Use of Major Eotne Appliances
12. The Selection and Use of Small Appliances aYd Lighting
13. Food Preparation, Preservation & Storage
14 . Energy Conservation for Young People
15. How YOU can Encourage Energy Conservation
16 . How to Conserve Energy in Your Apartment
17 . Home Construction and Remodeling: Be Energy Wise
18. Landscape to Save Energy
19. Automobiles : Maintenance and Efficient Operation
20 . How to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer
New To The Series
21. Winter Energy Facts For Apartment Living
22. Economics of Home Insulation: Worksheets and Examples _
23. The Economics of Ceiling Insulation in Homes
24 . Economics of Water Heater Insulation
25. Economics of Weatherstripping and Caulking
26 . Economics of Storm Windows and Doors
27 . Economics of Clock Thermostats
28. Economics of Furnace Modifications
279f if For Cornell University's com-
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at Cornell University, Ithaca.
Prepared in cooperation with
the New York State Energy
Office, Albany.
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MINUTES
IURA/CDA
MEETING HELD: February 22, 1979
Date: February 26, 1979
PRESENT: James Dennis IURA/CAC, Anne Jones IURA, Clarence Reed IURA, Stuart Stein IURA
ALSO: E. Conley, Mayor, IURA Chairman, A. South CD, K. Evans CD, S. Hector CD,
T. Van Cort, Planning, Members of the Press
Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 3:25
I. Minutes of the last meeting were unavailable and will be presented for approval
at the next meeting.
II. Administration.
a) Financial Report: Tabled
b) Amendment of 4th and 5th Year Application for Peripheral Streets, $40,000:
Van Cort summarized the purpose of a memorandum distributed to members.
Conley said that the City must be innovative and that the shifting of funds is to
maintain the cash flow necessary to keep the project going. He stressed that the
priorities have not changed.
Reed said that it was the sense of the CAC that the project be maintained and that
the source of the money was unimportant.
South explained that if money were to be taken out of fifth year funds it would
have to go through a full review as required for all new projects. As the
Peripheral Streets project is not new, it does not need to go through this review.
Jones said that she is concerned about the shifting of funds and asked why the
$40,000 could not be used from City funds.
Van Cort explained that a project begun by the City could not be continued or
refunded by CD funds. He said any delay would seriously jeapordize the project
as one of the industries would have to pull out and possible the entire grant
would be lost. He said that by losing leases, the grant application credence
diminishes.
Evans passed around a memo prepared by Roz Williams showing the steps involved
in reprogramming.
Conley said that a vote for the reprogramming is in effect a vote to encourage
starting the Cherry Street project earlier than would be possible if reprogramming
were not adopted.
Stein MOVED to accept the reprogramming as outlined in the memorandum.Dennis SECONDED.
AYES:4,:NAYS: 0. ABSTENTION: 1
c) Benefit Package for CD Employees: Tabled
d) CD Secretary Natalie de Combray was introduced.
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III. Neighborhood Facilities,
GIAC Report: Tabled
IV. Housing.
312 Program - Progress Report: Van Cort announced the appointment of
Ron Osher as Rehabilitation Specialist. T. Hoard, Art Pierce and Stu Stein
assisted at the interviews and Van Cort mentioned the interesting cross section of
applicants. He said that Hoard would be Ron Osher's immediate. supervisor in the
312 program but that it has not yet been decided whether to run the program
from the INHS .office or from City Hall . He will report when this decision is
made.
Evans said that Osher is hired as of March 6, 1979 and that on the 21st he will be
sent to Washington D.C. for a training session. She also stated her concern in
helping Hoard find a new code enforcer to replace Osher in the Building Department.
She said that another person is needed to handle the secretarial work and do the
credit investigations and that this person would also be sent to the training ses-
sion. In the meantime, she, Hoard and Osher will be visiting neighboring cities
to study their handling of the program.
V. Neighborhood Improvements.
West State Street - Progress Report: Tabled
VI. Historic Preservation.
Van Cort said that HUD has been challenged by the ACLU on the expenditure of
government funds on religious buildings as long as those buildings continue to
be used for religious purposes. Until this issue is settled, HUD will not give
any more money for either the AMA Zion Church or the First Baptist Church.
Conley suggested a strong letter to HUD explaining that we are trying to preserve
historic structures in the community and that our efforts have no religious
relationship.
Stein stated that the State Division for Historic Preservation has gone through
this issue before and has gotten approval to provide funds for these purposes.
He suggested that a letter be written to the State Division of Historic
Preservation for help in this matter.
Conley MOVED that Stein draft this letter. AYES: Unanimous.
Contract with the City for Historic Resources Survey: Van Cort explained that
a new contract is needed between individuals working on the Historic Resources
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Survey and the IURA. At present, the contract is between the City and the State
of New York and does not cover individual survey employees.
South said she would like to make the following amendment to the Project Budget
on page 2 of the contract: The Community Development Budget for the Historic
Survey. is $7,5000 (with an additional loan of $2,000 to be repaid by the City
from the last State payment). In addition there is $2,500 of in kind services
from the City and this total amount of $2,500 and $7,500 will be matched by a
grant from the New York State Parks and Recreation Department of Historic Pre-
servation for a total of $20,000.
Jones MOVED to accept the contract as amended subject to approval by City Attorney
Martin Shapiro. AYES: Unanimous
Hector asked that the committee consider using the $2,000 of Historic Preservation
money that will be refunded to the City for a citywide plaque system for local
registered landmarks. Van Cort will bring this idea up for a vote at a future meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10
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