January 28, 1976
Page 1285
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR WATERVILLE, MAINE
Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, the city of Waterville, in my home State of Maine, has been, I believe, among the most successful communities in the country in taking advantage of Federal programs to revitalize urban areas.
This record of past success is being built upon today, under the leadership of Mayor Richard Carey and a large number of active, energetic business leaders and concerned citizens.
Last April, the city of Waterville was the first community in New England and one of the first 15 in the Nation to receive approval from HUD for its community development plan under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
In a recent report to his constituents, Mayor Carey said:
Credit for this must be shared with all concerned, from HUD to committees to the general public.
The City and HUD have formed yet another partnership in the reshaping of Waterville's future.
Mr. President, I add my personal congratulations to those whose hard work brought Waterville so far in such a short time.
To share the city's community development progress with our colleagues, I ask unanimous consent that the First Annual Report on the city's project be printed in the RECORD.
There being no objection, the report was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows:
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 — WATERVILLE-HUD, A PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS, FIRST ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITIZENS OF WATERVILLE, NOVEMBER 17, 1975
CITY OF WATERVILLE,
Waterville; Maine,
November 12, 1975.
To the citizens of Waterville:
I could find no better way than this to report to you on my stewardship of the Community Development Program for the past year.
True, we have not officially had a full year of operation, since we were approved by HUD only on the 28th of April 1975, but much activity preceded that approval. While my first contact with the CD program dates back to my involvement in 1972 as a member of the Community Development Committee of the National League of Cities, the City of Waterville was fully committed on November 7, 1974 when I named an Action Committee to gather data for consideration of program development. This was followed by the naming of a Citizens Advisory Committee on December 7, 1974. The Citizens Committee was charged with evaluation of data, formulation of program, citizen involvement and general supervision of the program after Council acceptance. The Citizens Advisory Committee has very ably carried out its function to date.
After 28 meetings, involving the Action Committee, the Advisory Committee, area agencies, HUD, specialists, the general public, two public hearings, public readings before the City Council and several interviews, the City submitted to HUD on February 21, 1975 its CD program application. We were one of the very first in the nation. On February 24, 1975 President Gerald Ford wrote to me announcing his approval of our application. Final HUD approval was received April 28, 1975. Waterville's program was the first in New England and one of the first 15 nationwide approved.
Credit for this must be shared with all concerned, from HUD to committees to the general public. The City and HUD had formed yet another partnership in the reshaping of Waterville's future.
During the six months that have passed since HUD approval was received the City has purchased 15 of the 18 parcels of land scheduled for first year acquisition. As of this date three parcels have been cleared of buildings. Several tenants have been relocated, as have former property owners.
In the area of acquisitions, appraisals have been higher than expected and budgeted for. We will have to adjust our budget figures in succeeding years to reflect this. We did shift some properties from later years to the first year to accommodate the property owners with special problems. The flexibility of this program has allowed us to be of immediate service to these property owners. In two cases, businesses were involved and moving them ahead saved self found new locations for them.
Demolition is underway and improvements on Carrean Street and Carey Lane have already been noted. We hope to clear the house at 9 Carey Lane shortly to afford better fire protection and snow plowing for the people on Liberty Court, located behind this building.
The rehabbing of the Boys-Girls Club has started and the contractors are working within the guidelines as established by HUD for this project. This was only the second such project funded by HUD nationally.
We have paid out some monies for relocation with still more committed. We are really just swinging into the relocation phase of the program. Mr. Leonard Dow has been retained by the City to do this work and he has been well received by the citizens of the area.
Bids were sought and a contractor awarded a contract for the Hayden Brook sewer work. Since the bids came in higher than budgeted for, the City Council weighed the total cost and its benefits versus cutbacks to live within the bid and found that benefits far exceeded the cost. Therefore the council appropriated additional funds to match CD funds for a complete project. This council action ratifies the wisdom shown by the Advisory Committee in having this project funded with CD funds.
We have gone as far as we can trying to get matching funds for the Nutritional Program as required by HUD. There being no other funds available, we have turned to the Central Senior Citizens Association for the operations of a meals program within the target area. And I am pleased to report that only last Monday I received official approval from HUD for this approach.
This meeting tonight is the 67th involving the Community Development Program since we started. Some have been longer than others but all have been a contributing factor in our reaching this point. We are far and away ahead of all other communities and our thoroughness and fairness have placed us in the enviable position of serving as a model for others.
I am extremely proud of my crew both in and out of City Hall.
We have been able to proceed up to this point with a small outlay of CD funds in the area of administrative cost. I must confess that it has been done with some degree of hardship placed upon my office, the Administrator's and that of the City Solicitor's, but we are in hopes that in the long run we will be able to effect savings enough in that area to offset rising cost in others. We have hired no full time help and only a part time relocations man, a part time draftsman and a part time surveyor. The work of the latter two is now completed.
As can be seen, much has been done in a short time. I strongly believe this to be a major purpose of the CD Act. We are pleased, HUD is pleased and I hope that you take some pleasure in having been and continuing to be, a part of this change in our City. A change that touches the lives of us all.
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor RICHARD J. CAREY.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, D.C.,
February 24, 1795.
Hon. RICHARD J. CAREY,
Mayor of Waterville,
Waterville, Me.
DEAR MAYOR CAREY: Last August, I had the honor of signing into law the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
This historic legislation was passed by the Congress to change the old, helterskelter system of helping our cities grow. The new act is designed to let the cities and counties of our Nation set their own priorities and make their own plans — with only very broad Federal guidelines.
I am pleased and delighted that your City has completed its own plan — and that it has been approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
That is only the first step. I urge that you enlist all your citizens in helping to carry out this plan. This is a new direction in Federal policy and requires total public participation if it is to succeed.
Congress has passed an excellent law. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has completed its task.
Now it is up to you.
Sincerely,
GERALD R. FORD.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
Manchester, N.H.,
April 28, 1975.
Hon. RICHARD J. CAREY,
Mayor of Waterville,
Waterville, Me.
DEAR MAYOR CAREY: We are pleased to announce the approval of your Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Application. Waterville's entitlement amount is $778,000. This transmittal reflects approval in the amount of $778,000.
You are advised to immediately execute the three enclosed Forms HUD–7082 with attached standard contract provisions and return two copies of each to the Manchester Area Office and retain one copy for your files.
The following is a list of conditional approval items bearing upon your application:
Environmental Clearance: The following activities are conditionally approved and funds may not be expended on these activities until applicable environmental clearance requirements have been satisfied.
Estimated Activity: Cost
Acquisition $170,000
Demolition 36, 000
Rehabilitation: Boys and Girls Club 125,000
Relocation 137,000
Site Improvements 240, 000
Funding Nutritional Program for
the elderly 5, 000
Administrative Costs 40, 000
Contingencies applicable to the
above activities 25, 000
Total 778,000
The above activities must be cleared in accordance with Title I Environmental Clearance Procedures. It should be noted that the release of funds for any of the above projects may not be made until 15 days have elapsed from the receipt of the request for release of funds and certification pertaining thereto and subsequent HUD approval of these documents per CFR 58.30 dated January 7, 1975.
In addition the funding of the Nutritional Program for the elderly which is eligible under CFR 570.200(A) (8) dated November 13, 1974, states in part:
"Provision of public services not otherwise available in areas or serving residents of areas in which the recipient is undertaking or will undertake other activities described in CFR 570.303(b) where such services are determined to be necessary or appropriate to support such other activities and where assistance in providing or securing such services under other federal laws or programs has been applied for and denied or not made available pursuant to the provisions of 570.607."
The requirements of 570.607 must be satisfied prior to HUD's release of the funds for this activity.
Your letter of credit in the approved amount will be issued upon receipt of the executed grant agreement and will require approximately 15 working days to process. You are hereby notified that the Community Development program year is effective with this letter.
We have enclosed comments applicable to your application for your consideration.
In conclusion we wish Waterville well as it embarks upon the first year effort as outlined in this Community Development Block Grant Application. Should you require our assistance, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Your Community Planning and Development Representative (General) is Mr. Norman J. Denton, who may be reached at 603 669-7011, extension 7641.
We look forward to working with Waterville in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
CREELEY S. BUCHANAN,
Area Director.
City of Waterville Community Development Program — Acquisition Policies and Procedures
This memorandum is to be provided to each owner of a separately held compensable interest in property to be acquired by the City of Waterville under the Community Development Program.
This statement provides information regarding acquisition policies, procedures, and other related information for each person whose property is to be acquired under the Community Development Project.
a. The City of Waterville derives its authority to acquire property under the State's enabling legislation identified as H.P. 641– LD 813, An Act to facilitate municipalities in undertaking activities pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The program that is presently being undertaken by the City was determined after numerous meetings and public hearings prior to the approval of the particular project by the city council. The primary purpose of the particular project was the elimination of a substantial number of substandard buildings, the creation of open space, the construction of new playgrounds, and the provision of adequate land for new housing for low and moderate income families.
b. The City of Waterville will make every effort to purchase the property it intends acquiring through negotiation. The City willin no way coerce a property owner to settle for less than the Fair Market Value of the property either through any action or inaction or through any misleading information. In the event an owner is not satisfied with the purchase offer, there is another remedy which may be taken and which will be explained in greater detail in this memorandum.
c. Any person having a compensable interest in the property to be acquired or their designated representative may accompany the City's appraiser(s) and review appraiser at the time they inspect the property on behalf of the City in determining the Fair Market Value of the property. Any information an owner may have which would be of value to the appraiser in arriving at the Fair Market Value would be greatly appreciated.
d. The Fair Market Value of the property will be determined by the appraiser(s) and review appraiser. The amount of just compensation to be offered by the City to all compensable owners will not be less than the approved appraisal of the Fair Market Value of the property, and after the determination of just compensation, the City will submit to each owner an offer to acquire the property for the full amount together with a summary of the basis of such an amount.
e. In the event of a partial taking of property by the City, the owner will be paid for the loss in value to the remaining property. The damages suffered will be evaluated by the appraiser(s) and if the acquisition of any part of the real property leaves the owner with an uneconomic remnant, the City will offer to acquire the entire property.
f. If the owner of the property does not feel the City's offer of just compensation is adequate, he may refuse to accept the offer. If the owner has information which may alter the appraisal, he may submit this information and an adjustment will be made accordingly if deemed necessary. If all negotiations fail in the acquisition of the property, the City will institute a formal condemnation procedure against the property, depositing in the court the City's amount of just compensation.
If the City fails to acquire property through negotiations and, therefore, institutes condemnation proceedings, the City will deposit with the court the amount previously determined to be the Fair Market Value. Such amount may be withdrawn (less costs for outstanding liens, loans or other encumbrances) by the owner(s) without prejudice to his right to obtain a subsequent determination of value for his property by the court.
g. If any owner(s) desires to retain any fixtures, shrubbery, or other improvements scheduled for acquisition by the City, he should contact the City as soon as possible in order that all feasible methods of handling the transaction can be considered by the City's appraisers and relocation and acquisition personnel.
h. All settlement costs including preparation of deed, title search and evidence of assurance of title will be paid by the City. No owner will be required to pay any sales commission when the property is purchased by the City either through negotiation or condemnation. All outstanding loans and liens on the property must be satisfied prior to or at the time of settlement and when the City's negotiator discusses the acquisition of the property with the owner he or she will discuss the details of such arrangements.
i. If owner has a GI Loan on the property to be acquired, he should check with the nearest VA office and advise them of the circumstances regarding his sale of his property. The Veterans Administration will generally recognize the circumstances of the sale and restore his loan privileges so that he may use them to purchase another property.
j. In most instances, the sale of privately owned property to the City for public purposes is considered "involuntary conversion" by the Internal Revenue Service, and the owner may not have to pay capital gains tax on any profit from the sale of the property to the City if the money is reinvested in similar property within two years. Internal Revenue Service Publication 549, entitled "Condemnations of Private Property for Public Use", is available from the IRS. It explains how the Federal income tax applies to gains or losses resulting from the condemnation of property or its sale under the threat of condemnation, for public purposes. It would be advisable for the owner of the property being acquired to discuss his particular instance with his personal tax advisor or local IRS office as regards his State and Federal income tax or any other taxes that may be due to the particular transaction.
k. The City will provide all owners and tenants residing in the properties to be acquired with information covering relocation advisory assistance, services and payments for which an owner-occupant may be eligible. This information is contained in a separate memorandum entitled "Relocation Assistance" and will be provided all occupants residing in properties to be acquired. To the greatest extent practicable, no lawful occupant will be displaced without notification in writing at least 90 days in advance of the date by which the move is required. The owner should keep the City informed about his relocation plans.
1. If, after acquisition by the City, an owner continues to remain in the property acquired, he must pay rent beginning 30 days after the date of acquisition. Tenants occupying acquired property will be advised separately as to the City's rental procedures. An owner whose property has been acquired and rents for a short term, which will be defined as one year or less, or for a period subject to termination by the City on short notice, the rental will not exceed the least of:
1) The Fair Rental Value of the property to a short term occupier,
2) the pro rata portion of the Fair Rental Value for a typical rental period, or
3) if the owner or his tenant is an occupant of the property as a dwelling, twenty-five (25) percent of his income.
Budget — Expenditures thru November 10, 1975
Account: Budget Expended
Acquisitions $170, 000 $168, 200
Demolition 36,000 3,600
Rehabilitation
Boys-Girls Club 125, 000 0
Relocation 187, 000 55, 011
Site improvement 240, 000 0
Nutritional Program Elderly 5, 000 0
Administrative cost 40, 000 17, 454
Contingencies 25,000 0
Totals 778, 000 244, 625
CITY OF WATERVILLE'S CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL REPORT1975
The Citizens Advisory Committee was appointed by Mayor Richard J. Carey on December 8, 1974. The committee membership consisted of people from the Project Area, a member of the Planning Board, an Attorney, and a Housewife who were citizens at large representatives. None were elected officials.
The Committee's mission was outlined by the Mayor. Mayor Carey then gave the Committee a free hand to do its job, and the staff support to accomplish the job of providing input to the Community Development Plan. The Community Action Agency also joined with the Mayor's office to provide staff support to the Committee.
The next three pages of this report list the numerous events and accomplishments since the Committee's inception. Yet no listing of activities could ever show the enthusiasm and effectiveness of the Committee's response to its responsibilities. Credit is given to all members of the Committee equally in gaining citizen input into the plan in the interest of the citizens of Waterville.
There is still much to be done. Yet there is a climate of openness and communication in which the goals of the Project can be met. The ultimate goal of the Citizens Advisory Committee is to assist the Mayor in improving the quality of life in the Community through the Project.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH EZHAYA,
Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee.
MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joseph B. Ezhaya, 82 Elm Street, Chairman.
Ann Bombardier, 7 Barnett Avenue, Vice Chairman.
Anne Boulette, 2 Oxford Street.
Herman Clapprood, 236 Water Street.
Carolyn Chayer, 2 Gray Avenue.
Mary Dionne, 138 Water Street.
Priscilla Feix, 148 Water Street.
Marilyn Mavrinac, 47 Winter Street.
Ronald Raymond, 142 Water Street.
WATERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT — HIGHLIGHTS OF CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
I. Appointment of Members of the Committee — Sunday, December 8, 1974.
II. First Meeting — Monday, December 9, 1974.
Accomplishments:
(1) Organizational Meeting, members assignments.
(2) Obtained information from Mayor on purpose.
(3) Suggested neighborhood study of human needs.
(4) Selected date for tour of target area.
(5) Set date for next meeting.
III. Second Meeting — December 16, 1974.
Accomplishments:
(1) Progress Report on Project from Mayor.
(2) Established cutoff date for receipt of relocation funds.
(3) Committee decided to hold a public hearing in the neighborhood on December 30th.
(4) Discussed how to use funds reserved for services.
IV. Tour of Neighborhood — December 18, 1974 by members of the Citizens Advisory Committee.
V. Third Meeting — December 26, 1974.
Accomplishments:
(1) Final preparation for public hearing.
(2) Handout materials for public developed including a list of available human service.
(3) Adoption of human services goals for Community Development Project:
VI. First Public Hearing — December 30, 1974 at Senior Citizens Center on Water Street.
Accomplishments :
(1) Explanation of role of Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)
(2) Explanation of Project by Technical Staff
(3) Comments and suggestions by public were offered
(4) C.A.C. met after public hearing and evaluated public hearing and set date for next meeting.
VII. Fourth Meeting of C.A.C. — January 22, 1975
Accomplishments:
(1) Committee decided to prepare a statement on social needs.
(2) Committee decided to request figures for acquisition of neighborhood night club, considered a public nuisance, for inclusion in the project.
(3) Technical staff related findings of neighborhood survey.
(4) Committee formed subcommittees to deal with certain areas.
(5) Committee began forming short term and long term community goals.
(6) Formation of plans for next public hearing for cosponsorship with city.
VIII. Fifth meeting of C.A.C. — January 10, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Formulation of inclusion of Boys Club-Girls Club into plan in order to meet community recreational needs;
(2) Formulation of inclusion of a nutritional program for the elderly to meet a human need;
(3) Technical committee provided data on costs of Chez Paree Night Club and overall impact on plan;
(4) Preparation of next Public Hearing.
IX. Second Public Hearing — January 15, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Handouts of information to public included:
a. Maps
b. List of Social Services available in area
(2) Large crowd of over 200 people in attendance.
(3) Costs of Chez Paree and impact on project discussed.
(4) Costs of assisting Boys Club-Girls Club voice. Public, by show of hands, supported spending Project money for purpose. (Public Divided on this question) .
(5) Technical committee presented Hayden Brook sewage system to Public.
X. Sixth Meeting of C.A.C. — January 15, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Conference with owner of Chez Paree.
(2) Setting priorities for the Community Development Project Proposal (Item #2 was the most important and difficult task of the committee).
XI. Letter of Committee Priorities to Mayor, dated January 20, 1975.
XII. Mayor's Letter to City Council on Advisory Committee Report dated January 21, 1975.
XIII. Seventh Meeting of C.A.C. — March 17, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Mayor requests committee to serve in "Watchdog" role for Project Residents.
(2) BC-GC representatives advise on recreation program they will now launch in Project Area.
XIV. Invitation to Committee to attend ceremony of Grant application Approval — April 30, 1975.
XV. Eighth Meeting of C.A.C. — September 8, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Reports by technical staff on progress of Project.
(2) Discussion of Committee's role in second year.
XVI. Ninth Meeting of C.A.C. — October 9, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Discussion of Project Area Residents concerns about acquisition.
(2) Request for methods of operation of technical staff in the Project's second year.
XVII. Tenth Meeting of C.A.C. — October 17, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Report by Mayor on progress of acquisition, demolition and relocation.
(2) Request for meeting with Waterville Housing Authority Staff and their role.
XVIII. Eleventh Meeting of C.A.C. — November 7, 1975.
Accomplishments:
(1) Report by Waterville Housing Authority Executive Director, and committee to future participation.
(2) Request for preparation of an Annual Report to show progress.
(3) Final preparations for Public hearing scheduled for November 17, 1975.
WATERVILLE, ME.,
November 17, 1975.
STATEMENT OF THE ACTION COMMITTEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Action Committee was formed to coordinate and develop all of the recommended needs received from the Mayor's office, the municipal departments, the Citizens' Advisory Committee, the citizens in general, and the many public and private agencies in the Greater Waterville Area.
The Action Committee finalized all of the various requests of needs into a Community Development Program Proposal for submission to the Mayor, the City Council and the citizens of Waterville. This enabled the Mayor and City Council to hold a public hearing, in addition to the many preliminary hearings, in order to air the entire proposal which was then submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Action Committee Membership was formed for the purpose of utilizing the expertise and experience of individuals from the City's departments and from private, public and regional agencies. The City's administration coordinated this activity in forming a plan that was developed by and for the people it would serve. In using this technique, the City was able to save a great deal of administrative and planning costs while utilizing the services of these people in developing an "in-house" plan. The final result was a Comprehensive Community Development Program.
The elements of the program primarily consist of three goals:
(1) The Boys-Girls Club Rehabilitation Program will enable more youths of the City of Waterville to be better served, and will increase the services to the youths of the target area.
(2) Hayden Brook Storm Separation Project: Upon completion at a cost of $557,000.00, this project will save the taxpayers of the City of Waterville in excess of $125,000.00 annually. As a result of this project, the Sanitary Treatment Plant will have an added capacity for sewerage treatment of two and one-half million (2,500,000) gallons per day.
3) The third goal of the program and the most comprehensive is the concentration of efforts to improve the quality of life in the concentrated target area by improving the streets, utilities, housing, and open space development. Through demolition of dilapidated structures, additional land will be made available for public housing.
MEMBERS OF THE ACTION COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Richard J. Carey, Mayor, City of Waterville.
Robert W. Palmer, Administrator, City of Waterville.
Elery Keene, Planning Director, North Kennebec Regional Planning Commission, 161,4 Benton Ave., Winslow.
David Blair, Superintendent-Engineer, Waterville Sewerage District, 255 Main Street.
Larry W. Seymour, City Engineer, City of Waterville.
Arlene Abrams, Housing Authority Comm., 13 Sanger Avenue.
Perley Beane, Executive Director, Waterville Housing Authority, 60 Elm Street.
Raymond Richard, Executive Director, Community Action Council, 101 Water Street.
Paul Mitchell, Executive Director, Urban Renewal Authority, 173 Main Street.
J. Fred Prescott, Codes Enforcement Officer, City of Waterville.
Frederic Vigue, Building Inspector, City of Waterville.
Cynthia Schacht, Assistant Planner, North Kennebec Regional Planning Commission, 161,4 Benton Ave., Winslow.
Judy Kany, Rep. to Legislature, 18 West Street.
Marilyn S. Mavrinac, Member of Planning Board, 47 Winter Street.
John J. Jabar, City Solicitor, 86 Silver Street.
LIST OF PROPERTIES ACQUIRED THE FIRST YEAR UNDER THE WATERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RELOCATION REPORT, NOVEMBER 17, 1975
[Listing of property owners and those relocated omitted]
WATERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY REPORT
SECTION A — RELOCATION
In accordance with its basic policy, the Waterville Housing Authority will give, within its existing stock regarding vacancies, first preference to families displaced by low rent housing projects, urban renewal projects or through action of a public body or court. The Waterville Housing Authority has every intention of working closely with the relocation officer and will consider relocation families prior to any occupancies.
SECTION B — SECTION #8 WATERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY APPLICATION FOR 40 UNITS (EXISTING)
The Waterville Housing Authority has submitted an application to HUD for 40 units (10 one bedroom, 20 two bedroom and 10 three bedroom) under the existing housing section of the HAP for the first year. Upon acceptance by HUD, the Waterville Housing Authority will begin the process of certifying eligible families to find housing under the criteria of the rules and regulations pertaining to Section No. 8 Housing. Priority for certification will be given to families that are being displaced because of the Community Development Program.
SECTION C — CONSTRUCTION OF 28 NEW UNITS
In accordance with the first year goal there is to be 28 units of new construction within the designated area. The procedure of new construction does not directly involve the Waterville Housing Authority but rather is handled by the Department of HUD in Manchester, New Hampshire. Sometime between January and March of 1976, the Department of HUD will accept proposals for construction by private developers (Waterville Housing Authority can also submit proposal as private developer) in accordance with the Housing Assistance Program. All proposals must comply with the total Community Development Plan and the specific requirements of the HAP. The city will have an opportunity to review and comment on each proposal submitted prior to final selection by HUD. After the selection of the Developer is made, all local procedures and requirements must be followed in accordance with local standards.
WATERVILLE BOYS' CLUB, MAIN PLACE.
WATERVILLE, MAINE
To: Ray Richard.
From: Michael Gallagher.
BOYS' CLUB/GIRLS' CLUB BUILDING PROGRAM
A visit to the Waterville Boys' Club will be sufficient to see that progress is being made on the construction of the addition to the existing building. The addition, which will be shared with the Kennebec Valley Girls' Club, is approximately 60% completed.
Community Development funds are allocated to cover costs of those areas of construction which connect the new addition to the existing building and to cover any work which replaces existing facilities with new ones. Examples of these are the construction of locker rooms and replacement of the boiler system.
Completion of the project is looked for early in the summer of 1976. The major component of the addition, the new and larger swimming pool, will hopefully be in use for the hot days of summer.
Upon completion of the addition, CDA funds allocated for further rehabilitation will be used to renovate parts of the existing building. Specifically, areas to be developed will be: the gym, which will get a new floor and insulation; the basement, which will be converted into a complete arts and crafts center; and the east wing of the building, where a kitchen facility will be added.
Completion of this part of the building project should be sometime early in the fall of 1976.
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM
The Waterville Boys' Club, at the request of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, instituted a summer program of games, arts and crafts, trips and special events in the area of the South Grammar School.
The daily program, Monday through Friday, was conducted by three supervisors using the facilities of the school playground and all-purpose room. Highlights of the program included the Halloween party (held in July), the Penny Carnival, trips to Reid's Wild Animal Farm, Lake St. George, and Reid State Park.
Attendance at the daily sessions averaged 35 boys. The boys also were taken by car to the Boys' Club building to make use of the pool and gym facilities.
In addition to the morning program, the Farm League baseball program was conducted three times weekly in the afternoon at Lockwood Park. Four teams of potential major leagues participated in the baseball schedule.
KENNEBEC VALLEY GIRLS CLUB REPORT
Summer Program, 1975,
Child Development Center, Waterville, Me.
GENERAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
To provide a wholesome atmosphere through which girls' participation in offered activities will boost their growth toward developing positive self-images, motor skills, clear senses of responsibility, and healthy interpersonal relationships.
PROGRAM
Activities started July 1, after publication of the program in the newspaper, through store posters, and school flyers. Girls attended from 9:00-12:00 five days a week. The staff was successful in designing a program that allowed for the freedom of choice of any of the activities offered during the time period.
Each day a different major art and craft project was presented, and supplemented with smaller projects. Supplies and project making were prepared and directed by the staff of four counselors.
Each project was designed to enable a good bit of creativity on the girl's part.
Sports and games were also a large part of the program. Different games and activities were planned both for the girls' enjoyment, and to introduce unfamiliar or better familiar motor coordination movements.
Every Tuesday and Thursday the girls were transported to the Boys Club for swimming, gym activities, and art.
To supplement the main areas of arts/ crafts, and sports in the program, the children had the opportunity to play board games with each other, just have free time, or help plan and participate in special parties.
Also, field trips comprised a favorite supplement in the program. Averaging one a week, museums, a greenhouse, an animal farm, Burger King, and Rummels were visited and toured. The program ended with a trip to Reid State Park, surely the climax of the summer.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A total of 38 girls were enrolled in and served by the summer program. All of the listed activities, including arts and crafts, and the field trips were offered to members at no cost. An average of 15 girls attended per session in July, with an average of 21 attending in August. Many children were out of town for days or parts of the summer, took swimming lessons in the mornings, or had other activities to attend which affected the numbers in attendance. All those registered for the summer program attended regularly, according to their schedule.
Specific measurements in relation to the growths outlined in the objective were not made, however, through observations made by the staff, it was clearly seen that skills in all areas outlined were improved. Very favorable reactions to all aspects of the program were recorded from the participants and their parents. Almost all summer members are regularly attending present programs.
LOOKING AHEAD
Expansions in the program are being made, and as a result, more activities are being offered to the children. The Girls Club looks forward to continuing their service at the C.D.C.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTHA BREUNIG,
Executive Director.
HAYDEN BROOK SEWER
Bids were sought and the Seward Construction Company of Kittery, Maine, was awarded the contract for $557,000.
Construction was started in October, and should continue through next summer. To date Oak Street is complete with May Street under construction. Construction is scheduled to continue throughout the winter.
SOUTH END CONSTRUCTION
The basic field survey for the reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the South End was completed during the year. Design work for the streets should be completed by the first of the year.
Streets involved include Silver Street (Spring Street to Elm Street), Silver Place, Summer Street, and an outlet for Summer Street.
No planning has been started for utilities in the project area. It will not begin until a final layout of the housing is completed.