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1/1'7/84 Page -6- Size of the Project ~vumber of Units Proposed AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO 'IGN APPLICATION There are a number of things that go into the application process. We also have to demonstrate that there is a need, and that the people that we are trying to provide the housing for do meet the fixed income, as do the elderly. Also that we are not just placing people; that we have a need; and these people have qualified, etc. This goes into a rating system and we are given points. The City of Louisville has to appear before the State to support our application. We did that last year, however we were't successful because the downtown facilities for parking was not viewed to be a high priority for distribution of funds. They also review our management capability. Do we have projects like this in the City? Is the City supportive of these kinds of efforts, etc.? If the application is approved then later the City Housing Authority would go out and get someone to build the units. Councilman Woodson wished verification that the project would only take one-half the area. Rupp advised for the whole site of 5 acres. Councilwoman Johnson inquired how many units were proposed for area and how would we avoid the situation with the existing Heritage resi- dents like we did earlier in the year with Heritage residents farther south and Westfield? Stated that she had received a call earlier this evening questioning that. Director Rupp advised that the City as the Housing Authority would present the plan to the: City Council and Planning Commission and at that time there would be another public heairing. Rupp stated in all possibility the units would be single story, one bedroom units that would be proposed because elderly can't necrotiate stairs, etc. Further stated to thE~ number of proposed units, would like to do a project similiar to Regal Square which is 30 units, and that project is on a much smaller site as opposed to this one so this project would have much more open area. Mayor Meier closed the public hearing. Councilman Leary moved, Councilman Cussen seconded that the Mayor be authorized to sign thf~ application and it be sent to the State.