The Journal Times from Racine, Wisconsin • 7

The Journal Times Monday. September 4, 2000 From Page 1A Proposals for Community Development Block Grant funding GRANTS Joe Heck, Racine assistant director of city development, said the city already has $280,000 to use for redevelopment of the 1300 block of State Street. Total costs are expected to be about $460,000. The western half of the block would be used for the transit station. Besides the former post office building, which is now used as a Mexican-style market, the block includes a former Masonic Lodge, parking and five residential properties.

The city's Redevelopment Authority earlier this year declared the block as blighted. Among other major requests for shares of the $2.5 million in Community Development Block Grants to the city next year are those by Wustum Museum for $290,125 to remodel the Bank building at Fifth and Main Streets into a museum; a request by Neighborhood Housing Services of Kenosha for $250,000 to start a home-ownership program on the south side of Racine; and $100,000 sought by Alderman Mike Shields for a erosion control project on 11th Street. RACINE The city's Community Development Committee will conduct a public hearing on the proposed allotment of $2.5 million in federal block funds at 7 p.m. Wednesday i Room 205 of City Hall, 730 Washington ve. The city received a total of 73 reouests for funding.

The total amount requested was $6.1 million. At a meeting last month, the committee made recommendations for distributing the $2.5 million. The committee will have to cut another $222,000 to get down to $2.5 million, according to Joe Heck, assistant director of city development. After hearing comments at Wednesday's meeting, the committee will meet Sept. 13 to make the final cuts.

The Racine City Council is scheduled to consider approval of the allocations Oct. 3. Following are the 73 requests, along with the applicants, amounts requested and amounts currently recommended by the committee: 1. Family Sarvtcs Building Improvement! Requested by Family Service of Racine Total CD funds requested: $73,149. Recommended amount: $25,000.

The money would be used to replace 48 windows on the west and south sides of the building, 420 Seventh St. 2. Housing Counseling Program Requested by Family Service of Racine Total CD funds requested: $40,000. Recommended amount: $35,000. The program offers one-on-one sessions with prospective home-buyers and existing homeowners who are facing foreclosure, and offers seminars for first-time homeowners, teaching them about assistance programs and about resolving credit issues.

3. Clean Property Initiative Requested by city Health Dept. Total CD funds requested: $58,000 Recommended amount: $53,000. The purpose of the program is to maintain sanitary conditions in inner-city neighborhoods via public education and on-site inspections. 4.

Bryant Canter lighting Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: 92,475. Recommended amount: Interior lights of the center would be replaced 5. King Canter bleachers Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $21,120.

Recommended amount: Wooden bleachers at the center would be replaced. 6. Wash. Park Center Parking Lot Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $20,000.

Recommended amount: The parking lot would be re-paved. 7. King Center Lot Re-paving Requested by Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $36,500. Recommended amount: Funds would go toward re-paying the parking lot.

8. King Center GEDHSED Program Requested by Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $42,851. Amount recommended: $30,000. The project is designed to provide case management, competency training, workshops, child care, transportation and computer-base learning to 40 youth and young adults.

9. Water-Safe Kids Program Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $10,000. Recommended amount: $10,000. Swimming and water-safety lessons will be offered to low- and moderate-income families to prevent water accidents.

10. Bryant Center Bleachers Requested by Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $21,120. Recommended amount: The existing wooden bleachers would be replaced. 11.

Main Gallery Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested; $47,052. Amount recommended: $30,000. The money would fund a six-week summer program for 50-75 Racine teens to apprentice in the arts. 12.

City Housing Program Request by Department of City Development. Total CD funds requested: $200,000. Total CD funds recommended: $125,000. This proposal would continue funding for the city's Housing Department, which administers and makes loans for rehabilitation and development of housing for people with low to moderate incomes. 13.

The Unexpected Requested by Fard Mohammed TotaltD funds requested: $45,000. Recommended amount: $0. Money was requested to help with a field trip, computers, graduation supplies and office supplies. 14. Wustum Museum Renovations Requested by Wustum Museum Total CD funds requested: $290,125.

Recommended amount: $100,000. The funds would be used to help renovate the Bank building at 5th and Main streets into a museum. 15. Movln' On Up Requested by Transitional Living Services, Milwaukee. Total CD funds requested: $31,208.

Recommended amount: $0. Money would help place 70 mentally ill adults a year in supported-living apartments in Racine. 16. State Street Redevelopment Requested by Dept. of City Development Total CD funds requested: $178,500.

Amount recommended: $100,000. Recommended amount: $0. Program would work for decent housing and provide information to landlords and tenants. 37. Assistance for the Homeless Racine Emergency Shelter Task Force Total CD funds requested: $16,500.

Recommended amount: $1,600. Funds would provide transportation of homeless people to job sites, interviews and appointments, and other support services. 38. Family Support Services For Gang Diversion Request by Taylor Home Inc. Total CD funds requested: $65,000.

Amount recommended: $0. The program is designed to provide support to youth who are at risk of gang involvement, and their families. 39. Computers for Youth Requested by Racine YMCA Total CD funds requested: $15,000. Recommended amount: $0.

The money would buy eight computers and software for use by children in YMCA programs. 40. Racine Street Resurfacing Requested by city Engineering Dept. Total CD funds requested: $170,000. Recommended amount: $150.

The street would be resurfaced from 21st Street to Washington Avenue. 41. Street Asphalt Resurfacing Requested by city Engineering Dept. Total CD funds requested: $200,000. Amount recommended.

The purpose of this proposal is to resurface deteriorated streets in the older areas of the city. 42. Villa Street Improvement Project Requested by Southside Revaluation Corp. Total CD funds requested: $302,100 Amount recommended: $0. Funds would be used to fund the purchase and demolition of six buildings and do landscaping.

43. Minority Business Loan Program Requested by Community Economic Development Corp. Total CD funds requested: $162,000. Total CD funds recommended: $100,000. The money would cover administration of the city's minority loan fund program, which provides business counseling and training, business and financial plan development, loan packaging and proiect monitoring to 100 entrepreneurs per year.

44. Safe Haven Lead Removal Requested by American Red Cross Total CD funds requested: 12,593. Recommended amount: $10,000. Funds would be used to temporarily remove low-income families from their homes while lead-abatement proiects are under way. 45.

Restoration of 820 S. Main St. Requested by VFWPost 1391 Total CD funds requested: $70,000. Recommended amount: $70,000. Funds would be used to renovate the house, which was the last residence of Racine founder Gilbert Knapp, for use as a military history museum.

46. Renovation of 2113 N. Wisconsin St. Requested by RacineKenosha Community Action Agency Total CD funds requested: $252,818. Amount recommended: $75,000.

Money would be used to renovate the agency's new headquarters. 47. Racine Neighborhood Watch Requested by Neighborhood Watch Inc. Total CD funds requested: $83,000. Amount recommended: $40,000.

The program organizes and empowers neighbors to report and thwart crime. 48. Forgivable Loans program Requested by Neighborhood Watch Inc. Total CD funds requested: $1 1 7,933. Amount recommended: $40,000.

Money would be made available as forgivable loans of $1,000 apiece for low-income people who want to buy homes in the inner city. 49. Help and Shelter for Homeless Women and Children Requested by Homeward Bound Total CD funds requested: $52,000. Amount recommended: $40,000. Funds would be used to help provide shelter and other help to homeless women and children.

50. Street Lighting Improvements Requested by city Engineering Dept. Total CD funds requested: $10,000. Amount recommended: $0. Money would be used for improved lighting in inner-city areas.

51. GangCrime Diversion Task Force Requested by Innovative Youth Services of Racine, AKA Safe Haven. Total CD funds requested: $38,830. Amount recommended: $34,000. This is a preventionintervention program for at-risk uveniles.

52. Educational Community Center Requested by Willie Riley Jr. Total CD funds requested: $70,050. Amount recommended: $0. The center would provide anti-drug information, literacy development and other educational services.

53. Community Rehabilitation Project Requested by Urban League Total CD funds requested: $57,265. Recommended amount: $25,000. Money would be used to install a new roof and gutters, resurface the parking lot and paint the exterior of the building. 54.

Dispute Mediation Requested by Conflict Resolution Center Total CD funds requested: $25,000. Amount recommended: $20,000. Money Would allow the center to continue to offer free mediation services to Racine residents. 55. Central CKy Grocery Store Requested by Racine County Economic Development Corp.

Total CD funds requested $400,000. Recommended amount: $100,000. Money would be used to buy and demolish property to provide space for a gro cery store. 56. Assistant Building Inspectors Requested by Building Department Total CD funds requested: $1 10,000.

Amount recommended: $50,000 The money would fund one or two full-time assistant building inspectors to focus on inner-city neighborhoods, inspecting buildings and checking out complaints. 57. Performing Arts Center AGAPE Performing Arts Center Total CD funds requested: $39,750. Amount recommended: $0. Money would be used to support opera-bons of the arts center.

58. West Racine Revttallzabon Requested by West Racine Business and Professional Association Total CD funds requested: $200,000 Recommended amount: $0. Funds would be used to increase the amount of parking north of the 3300 block of Washington Avenue. 59. Peace Home Requested by Robert Harmon Total CD funds requested: $85,000.

Recommended amount: $0. Funds will be used for operating expenses at the home, which will be a transitional group i me for teen-age girls who may be involve 1 with gangs or other criminal activity. 60. Shair's Apprenticeship Program Requested by Carol Bostick Total CD funds requested: $159,600. Recommended amount: $0.

Funds will be used for education and employment opportunities for inner-city young people with an interest in cosmetology 61. Racine Youth Leadership Academy Requested by Ahmad Qawi Total CD funds requested: $29,878. Recommended amount: $29,878. Funds will be used to help pay for the academy's tutorial and leadership development programs. 62.

Leadership Academy Saturday sessions Requested by Ahmad Qawi Total CD funds requested: $25,646. Recommended amount: $0. Funds will be used for Saturday sessions of the leadership development program. 63. Leadership Academy summer program Requested by Ahmad Qawi Total CD funds requested: $26,285.

Recommended amount: $0. Funds would be used for summer sessions of the leadership development program. 64. Southside Expansion Project Requested by Neighborhood Housing Services of Kenosha Inc. Total CD funds requested: $250,000.

Recommended amount: $100,000. Funds will be used for operating expenses and renovation of an office for the program, which will work to increase home ownership on the south side of the city. 65. Shelter window replacements Requested by Women's Resource Center Total CD funds requested: $30,000. Recommended amount: $15,000.

Funds will be used for replacing windows and screens at the shelter. 66. Computers for Kids Requested by Michael Pitsch Total CD funds requested: $23,500. Recommended amount: $0. Funds would be used to help purchase computers for 50 inner-city families with school-age children.

67. Family Child Center Requested by One Step Ahead Child Care Center Total CD funds requested: $65,126. Recommended amount: $0. Funds would be used for expansion of the family-centered child care program. 68.

Mack. C. Davis Community Center Project Requested by Mary Weatherspoon Total CD funds requested: $150,000. Recommended amount: $0. Money would be used to rehabilitate the property at 2047 Mead St.

69. Root River Pathway Requested by Department of Public Works Total CD funds requested: $150,000. Recommended amount: $75,000. Money will be used construct the pathway, which will follow the Root River from Colonial Park to the Main Street Bridge. 70.

Imaginarlum Youth RAP initiative Requested by The Imagmarium of Racine Inc. Total CD funds requested: $90,540. Amount recommended: $0. The Racine Ambassador Program will tram youngsters from the central city in tourism and hospitality to become ambassadors for the city. 71.

Community Help Inc. Requested by the Rev. John Oatis Total CD funds requested: $570,200. Amount recommended: $0. Money would be used to provide education and training of low-income inner-city youngsters and their parents.

72. Quantum 2000 Program. Requested by OIC Inc. Total CD funds requested: $71,000. Total CD fund recommended: $25,000.

The program seeks to prevent 50 at-risk Case High School students from dropping out of school 73. Geneva St. Rehab Project Requested by OIC Inc. Total CD funds requested: $1 15,000. Amount recommended: $1 10,000.

The money will be used to teach renovation skills to 16 African-American youths age 19 to 24 who are unemployed high school dropouts interested in the construction trades. Other recommended allotments: $200,000 for administration of the block grant program. $50,000 in reserves for over-budget expenses. The Department of Public Works would be granted $400,000 to use for these projects. The Parks Department would get $150,000 to use for these projects.

From Page 1A block of State Street. Kacala said that although the preferred site for a central-city grocery store was previously thought to be at 14th and Racine streets, the grocer who is interested in opening a store liked the State Street area better. The RCEDC's application for the federal aid says construction of the grocery store would cost about $1 million. The store would create 20 to 30 jobs with hourly wages of $7.50 to $9 an hour, including a management position at about $38,000 a year. The store's projected opening, according to the timetable submitted to the city, is Oct.

15, 2002. Kacala said surveys and market studies "have told us for a long time of the need for additional shopping outlets in the central city. This has been a number one priority for a number of us for a long time." TIRES From Page IA "There's a lot that we don't know concerning the extent of the problem and what needs to be done to make sure this doesn't happen in this future," said Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn. Consumer advocates have been critical of NHTSA for not getting involved in the case until this year.

Ford has been criticized for recalling the tires In 16 foreign countries without taking action in the United States. And BridgestoneFirestone Inc. has come under fire for limiting the recall to a fraction of the allegedly defective tires. All three sides are expected to use the hearing to defend their actions. Sen.

Richard Shelby, has scheduled a Wednesday morning hearing of his Senate Appropriations transportation subcommittee that will focus on funding issues. Some have said that NHTSA needs a bigger budget to investigate defects cases and authority to impose bigger fines when compa PACKERS From Page 1A throbbing elbow during the Packers' final drive Sunday, was intercepted by Victor Green with 1:08 to play as he tried to go deep to Bill Schroeder. Almost a year after Favre's last-second miracle gave the Packers a season-opening 28-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders, there was no magic in the air this time. Just grave concern. The Jets went on to run out the clock, spoiling the regular-season debut of new Packers coach Mike Sherman and casting serious doubts about the vulnerability of a franchise quarterback.

Baseball's ironman, Cal Ripken has spent most of this season on the disabled list with a sore back. Could sand in the hourglass also be running down for the all-time ironman of NFL quarterbacks? You have to wonder. Afterward, both Sherman and Favre did their best to dispel concerns about an arm that has propelled the Packers to two Super Bowls. Sherman preferred to focus on the mental mistakes he was hired last January to correct the Packers were whistled for 10 penal CHARGES From Page IA imposed on those convicted of party to first-degree reckless injury while armed; Defendants face a maximum of 65 years on convictions of party to attempted first-degree intentional homicide while armed. Nieskes said the crux of the case focuses on the issue of intent.

One of the crucial questions the state wants answered is whether the defendants wanted to simply scare the victims by firing a shot at them or if they wanted to kill the victims, said Nieskes. But some skeptics believe that there are also hints of racial bias in the case as compared to another summer shootings, in which two minority defendants were charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. In a June 26 shooting that implicated Racine young men Alberto J. Chavez, 19, and Eric Ynocencio, 17, both young men were charged with party to attempted first-degree intentional homicide while armed as the most serious offense among the charges. Police say that shooting took Lottery Proiect will redevelop the area bounded by State, Silver and Liberty streets and Armenia Lane.

17. Jay Eye See Park Playground Equipment Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $1 1,000. Recommended amount: Project would replace the 22-year-old equipment. 18.

Park Sidewalk Replacements Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $6,000. Recommended amount: Proiect would replace damaged sidewalks in inner-city parks. 19. Hantschel Park Sidewalk Replacement Requested by Parks Dept.

Total CD funds requested: $14,000. Amount recommended: The deteriorated asphalt sidewalks would be replaced. 20. Parkway Tree Planting Requested by Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $9,000.

Amount recommended: Parkway trees would be planted in mner-city neighborhoods. 21. Drainage at 1836-40 Howe St. Requested by Alderman Cherri Cape Total CD funds requested: $18,500. Amount recommended: $0.

Proposal would correct a drainage problem caused by a sump pump at Shiloh Stronghold Church. 22. Skateboard Park Maintenance Requested by city Parks Dept. Total CD funds requested: $7,500. Recommended amount: $0.

Funds would help provide routine maintenance to the park. 23. Sisters and Brothers Requested by Bray Center Inc. Total CD funds requested: $40,000. Amount recommended: $25,000.

The money would fund the continuation of this program, which seeks to prevent substance abuse, gang involvement, teen pregnancy, crime and violence through use of cultural experiences and structured programs teaching responsibility issues. 24. Furnace replacement Requested by Bray Center Inc. Total CD funds requested: $55,000. Total CD funds recommended: $35,000.

The money would pay for replacement of the furnace and associated duct and electrical work at the Bray Center, 924 Center St. 25. English as a Second Language Requested by Racine Literacy Council Total CD funds requested: $33,000 Recommended amount: $25,000. The money would help continue the ESL program, for which there is a waiting list. 26.

Godfathers Club Requested by Good Samaritan Center, Inc. Total CD funds requested: $37,500. Amount recommended: $25,000. The program provides African-American boys with African-American adult mentors to teach healthy and productive lifestyles. 27.

Lead Abatement Program Requested by Racine Mutual Housing Association Total CD funds requested: $45,150. Recommended amount: $15,000. Money will help make one of the agency's houses lead-safe. 28. Racine Fair Housing Program.

Request by Affirmative ActionHuman Rights Commission. Total CD funds requested: $149,870. Amount recommended: $75,000. The program provides public education and assistance to persons reporting alleged violations of fair housing laws. 29.

Crosswalk Ramps Requested by city Engineering Dept. Total CD funds requested: $25,000. Recommended amount: The proposal would provide curb ramps at intersections. 30. Concrete Pavement Replacement.

Request by city Engineering Dept. Total CD funds requested: 5100,000. Recommended amount: The purpose of the proiect is to replace sections of pavement that have cracked, settled or deteriorated. 31. Curb and Gutter Replacement Request by city Engineering Dept.

Total CD funds requested: 5100,000. Recommended amount: The purpose of this proiect is to replace worn-out curbs and gutters in older areas of the city. 32. Harbor House Requested by Racine County Clubhouse Total CD funds requested: $7,850. Recommended amount: $0.

Money would be used to buy a minivan for transportation of members. 33. Teen Parenting Program Request by Racine YMCA. Total CD funds requested: $37,101. Amount recommended: $30,000.

The program attempts to help teen parents finish school and improve the quality of life for their infants. 34. Manhole Reconstruction Requested by city Engineering Dept. Total CD funds requested: $200,000. Amount recommended: The purpose of the project is to reconstruct deteriorating and collapsing manholes in low-income areas of Racine.

35. 11th Street Sloping Requested by Alderman Mike Shields Amount requested: $100,000. Recommended amount: $100,000. Proiect would modify the slope to prevent erosion that threatens nearby homes. 36.

TenantLandlord Resource Center Requested by Theresa Johnson Total CD funds requested: $60,520. Too Late l. nies withhold information. Tauzin called a Wednesday afternoon hearing with two House Commerce subcommittees, where testimony is expected from Ford chief executive Jac Nasser, Bridge-stone Corp. CEO Masatoshi Ono, NHTSA Administrator Sue Bailey and other safety advocates.

And GOP Sen. John McCain of Arizona, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, will hold a hearing on Sept. 12. Bailey, who became head of NHTSA just two weeks ago, said she hopes the hearings show that her agency acted quickly. "Once those numbers doubled this spring, they were very responsive and initiated an investigation," she said.

Last week, NHTSA updated the number of reported deaths from 62 and issued a consumer advisory that said an additional 1.4 million tires could be dangerous and should be replaced. Agency officials said the action came after BridgestoneFirestone refused to expand the recall. "As you can see we are moving swiftly and are being attentive," Bailey said Friday. ties totaling 81 yards and converted just four of 11 third downs instead of Favre's questionable health. "We lost this game because we had too many penalties, didn't convert third downs and dropped balls," said Sherman, who spoke in a far more subdued tone than the anguish one that usually typified predecessor Ray Rhodes' post-game press conferences.

As for Favre, he continued with the party line that his sore right elbow was something he could live with. But the fact remains that he completed just 14 of 34 passes for 152 yards, made several errant throws and led an offense that managed to stay on the field for a total of just 22 minutes or almost 16 less than the Jets. "I thought for the most part, I threw the ball OK," he said. With a precious home opportunity wasted, the Packers must now travel to Orchard Park, N.Y., for a game against the Buffalo Bills next Sunday. Is this a team that can meet that challenge? "The direction he's (Sherman) going in is the right Favre said.

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