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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-08 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers MINUTES Council Members: Blanchette, Baldacci, Civiello, Longo, Durgin Staff: Conlow, Farrar, Fogler, Linscott Others: Don Cooper, BACTS 1. Council Resolve – Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Shelter Plus Care Renewal. Councilor Longo moved, Councilor Durgin seconded and so approved to recommend to full Council. Social Services Manager at Health & Community Services Rindy Fogler explained that due to the Government Shutdown, if clients were unable to pay their November rent since we can’t draw funds from HUD, can we use GA funds. David McLain from the State GA program said in writing that we could use the emergency GA funds for clients housing if necessary. City Manager Cathy Conlow explained a little bit about what needs to be mitigated if the shutdown continues and how it will affect our departments and programs. 2. Update – Odlin Road Bus Route Fundraising Efforts and Operational Timetable. Bob Farrar updated the committee on fundraising efforts for the Odlin Road Bus Route. So far there has been $5,000 raised. There is a th fundraiser planned for October 30. This will maintain operations through mid November. th Councilor Baldacci updated the committee on the October 30 fundraiser dinner. Owner of Spectacular Events Center, Jane Erie, has donated the facility for the dinner and will be cooking. We’ve had lots of volunteers for this event. He asked that the postcard be put on the Government Channel and website to get the word out. Adjourned at 5:17pm