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TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1989 problems and are unable to maintain a normal and/or independent life-style. I~n the ensuing discussion of this report and the extent of the "homeless" situation in the area, several members of Council made the following observations: Councilman McClain With r~gard to the Fuel Assistance Program (in which Mr. McClain's natural gas company is involved, along with the City and other energy providers), any shortcomings in the system are not the result of inadequate funding but, rather, lie in the "delivery" system, i.e., bureaucratic procedures and requirements. Councilman Cole Not'ing the lack of any recommendations in the report, Mr. Cole suggested that recommendations are necessary for Council to" g ip ith p obl · · · · · COme tO r s. o o o ," w r ems, Vice-Mayor Williams THere's a need for more specific information. In addition, City Manager Brown, referring to the City's study of the local "homeless" situation, noted that the Mental Health Association's findings rest upon opinions from the agencies contacted and not upon an actual "field" survey. Mr. Brown further noted that adequate services and facilities are in place to meet the basic needs of local homeless persons. In connection with an ordinance recently proposed by City Hanager Brown, which, if adopted, would delete subsections (3) and (4) from Section 23-44 of Article II of the City Code, which now require restrictive deed covenants and provide for surcharge payments where City water and/or sewer services are furnished outside the City's corporate limits, the City Manager urged reconsideration by Council of the recommended amending ordinance; however, in the event that Council chooses not to reconsider the ordinance amendment, Mr. Brown requested that Council refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for review as to