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Enclosure #3 <br /> <br />R .P. THOMAS PLANNING GRANT <br /> <br />STATUS REPORT <br /> <br />The Planning grant being utilized for the future redevelopment of the R.P. Thomas site is <br />proceeding as anticipated and on schedule. Two (2) community meetings have been <br />conducted, with good attendance at both. There have been two management team <br />meetings conducted that have been very productive. <br /> <br />The management team consists of 12 individuals from the surrounding neighborhood, <br />city govemment, the banking community, and the real estate and construction <br />communities. These meetings were facilitated by a representative of the Department of <br />Housing and Community Development. <br /> <br />Surveys have been conducted via mail, door - to - door and the local newspaper to <br />determine the needs and desires of the neighborhood residents and potential new <br />homebuyers. The ongoing results have been shared with the neighborhood residents at <br />the two community meetings held at neighborhood churches. <br /> <br />The next steps involve a public hearing (March 13th) that is required prior to making any <br />application for the larger grant, i.e. Community Improvement Grant. FUrther, a meeting <br />inviting potential builders/developers is being planned to receive input about the realities <br />and interest in constructing new residences on the former R. P. Thomas site. <br /> <br />Following the public hearing and subsequent meetings with builders and residences, it <br />will be City Council's decision to either go forward with the pursuit if a larger grant for <br />the preparation of the site or to wait until a future date~ <br /> <br /> <br />