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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2624 This form is designed to cover the essential and pertinent information necessary for HHFA action and can be used as • guide in preparing the documentation of • complete program. If the form does not permit • full picture of the local situation, do not hesitate to include additional information. CITY OR TOWN COUNTY STATE Little Rock Pulaski Arkansas POPULATION, 1950 CENSUS POPULATION, 1960 CENSUS 102, 213 107, 813 DATE OF ACTION THIS REVIEW OF PROGRESS WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COMMUNITY ON January 19. 1960 December 14. 1960 NAME AND TITLE OF THE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES Ancil Douthit, City Manager DECLARATION OP POLICY In reviewing progress under its Program for Community Improvement, a locality is taking stock--evaluating its accomplishments and deciding on new goals for the com- ing years. This is an important process--publicize it as a means of building community understanding and sup- port for community improvement objectives. Prepare a Declaration of Policy statement to be made by the chief executive officer and governing body to the people of the community. The statement should identify and sum- marize (1) significant achievements during the past year; (2) changes or revisions in the community's overall ob- jectives, and (3) major goals which are set for attain- ment during the coming year. (See following page. ) 1 DECLARATION OF POLICY FOR THE. PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT Little Rock's record of community improvement is one of which the entire community is proud. This record goes backto 1940, when the Little Rock Housing Authority was established to build low-rent housing. Upon the enactment of the National Housing Act of 1949 and a subsequent local referendum, the Housing Authority's responsibility was widened to embrace slum clearance and urban redevelopment. The urban renewal program in ten years has become an integral part of the community and has received as nearly unanimous support from the public as is possible in this democratic, urban society. The total program now com- pleted, in execution, in planning or in the application stage covers 15 per cent of the city's area and has a gross project cost cf $46, 000, 000. The Little Rock urban renewal program has been nationally recognized and acclaimed. Its significant achievements include the initiation of the third urban renewal project in the nation, the first project in the nation to be initiated, planned and completed in less than three years, the first project to be completed west-of the Mississippi River, the second predominantly rehabilitation, federally- assisted project in the nation approved for execution, and the first to be sub- stantially completed and the first central city project in the nation to be approved under the special provisions of the 1959 Housing Act. Community improvement moved significantly forward in 1957 with the adoption of a City Board of Directors-City Manager form of government and the hiring of a city manager in 1958. With the enthusiastic cooperation of the City Manager, the city's capital improvements program and the urban renewal program were more closely co- ordinated than ever before and more effective than ever before. Citizen participation has always been a hallmark of Little Rock's efforts for community improvement; it is this participation that is basically responsible for the success of the urban renewal program and the innovation of more efficient local government. Citizen participation was made more effective in 1959 with the formation of the Urban Progress Association, a private, non-profit group of community and business leaders organized to promote and support metropolitan planning and urban renewal through the established public agencies. This Association was instrumental in the adoption by the City Board of Directors of a code of Minimum Health and Housing Standards and in the approval of the Central Little Rock Urban Renewal Project. But even more important, it (Insert additional sheet or sheets for policy statement if necessary) 2 Declaration of Policy for the Program for Community Improvement - Page 2 has focused the attention of the public on these vital programs and has been a catalyst in the quickening of public interest -- individual and group -- in the entire scope of the community improvement program. It is expected that the growing extensity and intensity of public support will permit, even demand, a continued vigorous effort by all public agencies and their officials to make Little Rock a better place in which to live and to work. CODES ,144 /41 ORDINANCES OBJECTIVE: To assure adequate standards of health, sanitation, and safety through a comprehensive system of codes and ordinanr•ss ;which state the minimum conditions under which dwellings may lawfully A. Complete column l for codes already in effect at the time of the community's last submission; column 2 for codes put into effect since that time; column 3 for codes not now in effect. When model codes are or will be used, also complete column 4. In addition to the basic codes listed, show any other codes the community considers essential to meet its community improvement objectives. 1 2 3 4 CODES ' KIND OF CODE CODES PREVIOUSLY EFFECTIIVEESINCE CODES NOT NOW IN EFFECT IN EFFECT MODEL CODES THAT ARE OR WILL BE ADOPTED LAST SUBMISSION PROPOSED DATE DATE ADOPTED DATE ADOPTED FOR ADOPTION TITLE OF MODEL CODE YEAR PUBLISNEO BUILDING 2-7-49 PLUMBING 8-17-59 Ark. State Plumbing Code 1 So. Standard Plumbing COde 1959-6( ELECTRICAL 3-1-55 HOUSING 3-2-59 National Board of Fire Fire 3-7-60 Underwriters 1956 B. Has the community, as shown above, met the goals for the adoption of codes set forth in its last submission? [X] Yes [ ] No. If "No" is checked, indicate fully what progress was made and why goals were not met. C. Briefly describe the past year' s work of the group or committee established for con- tinuing codes study. No special committee for this purpose has been appointed. Nor is the need for such now apparent or foreseen. Codes study is the continuing function of the City Board of Directors, the City Manager and other Agency heads. 3 D. Schedule for the periodic review and up-dating of codes. As stated in Paragraph C above, this is a continuing process, not a ri dic one. If 'Yes" is checked, complete the following: CODE REVIEWED KIND OF CODE SINCE LAST SCHEDULED DATE SUBMISSION NEXT REVIEW TO BE COMPLETED TES N0� BUILDING PLUMBING E L E C T R I CAL L ~ --� HOUSING E. Has the community met the goals for code review set forth in its last submission? [xl Yes [ ] No. If "No" is checked, indicate fully what progress was made and why such goals were not met. F. Briefly indicate new goals that have been established for the coming year: Continuing study by City Board of Directors, City Manager and City Department Heads and strengthening of all codes, as necessary. Supplementary material required. Submit with this Review of Progress, the following supplementary material for each code adopted or revised since the last submission. (1) Model Codes. In each case where the community has adopted, since the last sub- . mission, a regional or state standard model code, submit one copy of the adopt- ing ordinance and one copy of each subsequent ordinance amending or affecting that code. Do not submit a copy of the code itself. (2) Other Codes. In each case where a code has been adopted since the last sub- mission and a model code was not used, submit one copy of the code now in ef- fect and of each amendment thereto. Also submit one copy of the adopting or- dinance and one copy of each subsequent ordinance amending or affecting that code if code itself does not specifically note adoption ordinance, number and date. (3) Submit one copy of each revision or amendment of a code in effect at the time of the last submission which has been adopted since that submission. 4 COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY PLAN OBJECTIVE: The formulation and official recognition of a comprehensive general plan for the community as a whole. A. A Planning Commission or Agency was established IX in 1916——_—. B. Complete column 1 for those items already in effect at the time of the community' s last submission; column 2 for items adopted or approved since that time; column 3 for items not now in effect. 1 2 3 ITEM DATE ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DATE ITEMS EFFECTIVE DATE PROPOSED FOR IN EFFECT WERE SINCE LAST SUBMISSION ADOPTION OR APPROVAL OF ADOPTED OR APPROVED WERE ADOPTED OR APPROVED ITEMS NOT NOW IN EFFECT LAND USE PLAN 10-10-57 MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN 4-20-59 COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN 3-7-60 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 4-28-58 ZONING ORDINANCE 3-13-37 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 9-15-58 C. Has the community, as shown above, met the goals for the adoption or approval of the items set forth in its last submission? [x] Yes [ ] No If "No" is checked, indicate fully what progress was made and why such goals were not met. D. Is the community participating in regional, area, or metropolitan planning program? [x] Yea [ ] No. If "Yes" is checked, identify the program and the participating agencies. Metropolitan Area Planning Commission of Pulaski County; City of Little Rock; City of North Little Rock; Pulaski County; Little Rock School District; North Little Rock School District; Pulaski County School District; Little Rock Water Works; Little Rock Sanitary Sewer System; Little Rock Airport; City of Jacksonville; and Towns of Cammack Village, Sherwood and Alexander. 5 F. Schedule L.: periodic review and up-dating of the plan. This is a continuing effort. WERE ITEMS REVISED SCHEDULED DATE IT EM CHECK IF CURRENT SINCE LAST NEXT REVIEW IS SUBMISSION? TO BE COMPLETED TES NO LAND USE PLAN MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM ZONING ORDINANCE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS F. Has the community met the goals for plan review set forth in its last submission? [X] Yea [ ] No. If "No" is checked, indicate fully what progress was made and why such goals were not met. G. Briefly describe the ways in which other agencies of local government have imple- mented the plans and policies developed by the planning agency. Each of the thirteen members of Metroplan has adopted that share of the Metropolitan plans and policies which refers to its particular jurisdiction, and has put those plans and policies into effect according to its own political, financial and social needs and abilities. 6 H. Does the Planning Commission receive technical help in its planning activities: 1. On a consulting basis? [xJ Yes [ _] No 2. From resident staff employed to serve the Commission? [x] Yes [ ]No If "Yes" is checked for either item, indicate specifically the kind of technical help provided at this time, including the number and types of technical employees. 1. From the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission: 2 planners, 3 planning technicians; 1 tabulation clerk; 1 clerk-typist; 1 office manager. 2. Resident Staff: Director of Planning; City Planner; 2 planning draftsmen; 2 secretaries. I. Describe briefly plans (1) to provide or (2) to increase the present level of tech- nical help, including the time schedule for putting such plans into effect. It is intended that an additional planner will be employed during FY 1961. J. Briefly indicate new goals that have been established for the coming year. 1. Completion of plans and studies for annexation. 2. General revision of zoning ordinance. 3. Restudy of Master Street Plan. 4. Preparation of Capital Improvements Program. 5. Adoption of thoroughfare setback regulations. 6. Parks and Recreation Plan. Supplementary material required. Submit, with this Review of Progress, the following supplementary material: (1) In each case where a land use plan, a thoroughfare plan, a community facilities plan, a public improvements program, or other special plan has been adopted or revised since the last submission, submit one copy of the plan or revision, including maps, text, and other related material. (2) In each case where a zoning ordinance has been adopted or amended since the last submission, submit one copy of the new ordinance or amendment, including one copy of any amended zoning map. (3) In each case where the community has adopted or amended subdivision regulations since the last submission, submit one copy of the ordinance or amending ordi- nance. (4) In each case where the community has placed in effect since the last sub- mission, a land use plan, a major thoroughfare plan, a public improvements program, or a community facilities plan, submit one copy of the evi- dence of official recognition of such plan. This evidence may be in the form of minutes of the meeting of the Planning Commission or governing body at which such action was taken, or of a letter from the Mayor, City or Town Manager, or Chairman of the Planning Commission stating that such plan is officially recog- nized and used in planning and controlling the development of the community. (5) One copy each of any plan reports issued since the last submission which indi- cate the progress of planning in the community. 7 NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSES OBJECTIVE: A community-wide study to determine what areas are blighted or in danger of becoming blighted and the identification of the nature, intensity, and causes of blight as a basis for the planning of neighborhoods of decent homes in a suitable living environment. A. Indicate the status of each of the following items by completing either column 1, or columns 2 and 3, with respect to a complete analysis of all neighborhoods in the community. 1 2 3 ITEM DATE THIS ITEM PERCENT DATE FOR COMPLETION WAS COMPLETED COMPLETED OF THIS ITEM DELINEATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS AND BOUNDARIES 1956 INFORMATION ON HOUSING CONDITIONS INCLUDING LOCATION AND EXTENT OF BLIGHT OR POTENTIAL BLIGHT 15% 1961 CHARACTERISTICS OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY POOR HOUSING SJQ 1961 ADEQUACY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES. BOTH 1 962 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. 50% CAUSES OF BLIGHT 15% 1962 IDENTIFICATION OF STEPS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PRESENT BLIGHT AND PREVENT FUTURE BLIGHT 15% 1962 B. Briefly describe progress made during this last year and indicate new goals estab- lished for the coming year. 1960 - Delineation of census tracts for Metropolitan Area were formally approved. 1961 - Little Rock Housing Authority will submit application for CRP and will analyze information from the 1960 Census of Housing. C: What has the community made since the last submission of the data assembled through the neighborhood analyses to develop and carry out a specific program for the elimination and prevention of slums and blight in any neighborhood? The approval of the High Street Area Project (ARK R-6) for execution to carry out Little Rock's second predominantly rehabilitation project, the start of planning and the imminent execution of the South End General Neighborhood Renewal Plan and the vigorous enforcement of the Minimum Health and Housing Standards code and at subdivision regulations. 8 • D. What plans does the community have for the further use of such data in developing specific programs for the elimination and prevention of slums and blight in each neighborhood? The submission of an application for a GNRP for the East End area, the completion of planning and the start of execution of the Central Little Rock Project and the more vigorous enforcement of regulations pertaining to the prevention and elimination of blight. E. What progress has been made in community-wide programming of renewal activities (code enforcement, rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment, etc. ), neighborhood by neighborhood. Housing Code - 523 inspections Dunbar Project (UR ARK 1-1) - 90 per cent complete Granite Mountain Project (UR ARK 1-2) - 60 per cent complete Philander Smith Project (ARK R-1) - 100 per cent complete Livestock Project (ARK R-2) - 95 per cent complete Westrock Project (ARK R-4) - 60 per cent complete High Street Project (ARK R-6) - execution January 1, 1961 Central Little Rock Project (ARK R-12) - execution July 1, 1961 South End GNRP (ARK R-9) - GNRP planning 90 per cent complete East End GNRP - application to be submitted in 1961 The City Health Department has revised and brought up to date the 1949 Survey of blighted areas. This survey is in map form. No copies are available at present. Supplementary material required. To the extent that such material is available and has hot been previously submitted. (1) Submit one copy of analyses, statistical data or estimates (including maps and charts) on the total blight problem of the locality (e.g. numbers and locations of substandard units, data on occupancy characteristics, etc. ) (2) Submit one copy of a map showing the delineation of logical residential neigh- borhoods for planning purposes. The map should also indicate those neighbor- hoods where early action to correct conditions of blight is planned, if such information is known. Submit one copy of community-wide program for renewal activities. 9 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVE: To identify and establish the administrative responsibility and capacity for carrying out overall Program for Community Improvement activities and for the enforcement of codes and ordinances. A. Coordination. Describe changes since the last submission in the way in which the community' s overall Program for Community Improvement is being coordinated. The coordination of administrative procedures for the prevention and elimination of blight is the continuing responsibility of the City Manager. As reported in 1959, all inspections except those for minimum health and housing standards and fire code observance were consolidated in the Departmeit of Pub- lic Works. Coordination between these inspections and those in the Fire and City Health Departmenst, is effected by the City Manager. B. Describe briefly progress made during the past year in strengthening any weak spots-- insufficient staff, ineffective procedures--in the community' s administrative organ- ization for carrying out the Program. 1. Current inspection practices and techniques are considered satisfactory. How- ever, the City Administration continues to study all internal operations in an effort to strengthen and correct any weak spots. 2. A Board of Appeals has been established to hear appeals from enforcement of the Minimum Health and Housing Standards Code. 3. One additional inspector each has been employed for the enforcement of the building and plumbing codes. C. Code Enforcement. Describe briefly (a) any changes since the last submission in code enforcement techniques and (b) plans for improving the code enforcement program, including the time schedule for putting such plans into effect. Lines of communication between department heads and inspectors have been strengthened by the installation of two-way radios in all inspectors' cars. Although present inspection techniques are considered satisfactory, the City con- ducts a thoroughgoing and continuing review of all departments and sections of the administration with the goal of improving operating efficiency. io NOTE: If any data provided below is for less than 12 months, give the beginning and ending dates of the period actually covered. 1. Complete the following for each code already in effect: NUMBER OF NUMBER OF KIND OF CODE DEPARTMENT OR OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTORF INSPE^TORS ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT THIS YEAR PROPOSED FOR NEXT YEAR Building Public Works Department 3 3 Plumbing Public Works Department 3 3 Electrical Public Works Department 1 2 Housing City Health Department 1 1 Fire Fire Department 2 2 2. Complete the following for codes proposed to be adopted during the next 12 months. KIND OF CODE DEPARTMENT OR OFFICIAL TO BE RESPONSIBLE ADDITIONAL INSPECTORS We do not propose to adopt any new codes during the next twelve months. 3. For each of the following codes already in effect, provide the data indicated be- low for the past 12 months as evidence of the community' s enforcement activity. BUILDING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL HOUSING GAS ITEM CODE CODE CODE CODE NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED UNDER CODE 3, 361 1 358 1, 646 - — NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS MADE 2, 025 3, 346 } 2, 489 523 4,642 NUMBER OF VIOLATIONS DETECTED-Li 94 76 259 NUMBER OF VIOLATIONS VOLUNTARILY CORRECTED!' 20 4 76 259 NUMBER OF STOP ORDERS ISSUED 359 0 5 — NUMBER OF COURT CASES INSTITUTED 2 1 Q — A. WON BY CITY 2 1 — B. LOST BY CITY C. PENDING TRIAL D. FINES LEVIED (NUMBER) E. FINES LEVIED (AMOUNT) Count only violations for which a formal notice is issued. Multiple violations of any one code in a single structure should be counted as a single violation. However, if records are maintained on another basis, use available figures and explain below the basis upon which such figures are maintained. 4. Condemnation actions in past 12 months in connection with code NUMBER violations A. DWELLING UNITS CONDEMNED FOR CODE VIOLATIONS 259 B. DWELLING UNITS BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITH CODE AFTER BEING CONDEMNED 138 C. DWELLING UNITS RAZED AFTER CONDEMNATION 121 11 5. Describe briefly the results of any planned program of code enforcement. If areas of the community have been newly selected since the last submission for an especially intensive planned program of code enforcement, identify them and describe briefly the techniques to be used. The improved coordination of all inspections has substantially eliminated the evasion of compliance with all codes and regulations and has resulted in more prompt compliance with regulations by property owner s. D. Zoning Ordinance 1. By what department or official is the zoning ordinance administered? Planning Department 2. By what department, official, or board are variances from the ordinance considered? Board of Adjustment 3. By what department, official, or board are appeals from administrative decisions considered? Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, City Board of Directors 4. Furnish the following data for the past 12 months: ITEM NO. FILED NO. GRANTED A. REQUESTS FOR REZONING 60 36 B. REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE 50 255 C. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS ON ZONING 0 0 E. Subdivision Regulations 1. By what department or official are the subdivision regulations administered? Planning Department 2. Number of preliminary plats submitted during the past 12 months? 22 Approved: 22 Disapproved: 0 2. Number of final plats Approved: 12 Disapproved: 0 Withdrawn 0 F. Describe briefly progress made and planned to improve (1) administrative procedures and (2) record keeping on administrative actions. (1) The Little Rock Planning Department during 1960 has revised and broight up to date its zoning index system. Each zoning change is indexed with the description of the tract, the ordinance number, the date, etc. The Public can be informed within a matter of minutes when a tract was rezoned or zoned for a particular classification. (2) The base lot line map for the City of Little Rock and vicinity is being corrected. This map when completed will be used by the department for numerous planning studies, which will be of considerable value in keeping records, completing maps, etc. Supplementary material required. None required under this section. 12 • FINANCING OBJECTIVE: The recognition of need by the community and the development of the means for meeting the costs of carrying out an effective program for the elimination and prevention of slums and blight. A. Complete the following table. If accounts and budgets are not set up on this basis, reasonably accurate estimates may be used. Estimate expenditures this year on a full 12-month basis through the end of the community' s fiscal year. AMOUNT EXPENDED OR BUDGETED SOURCE OF FUNDS ACTIVITY THIS NEXT (Fees, general funds, FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR etc.) Fees and CODE ENFORCEMENT $60, 886 $56, 819 General Fund DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN $12, 000 $12, 000 General Fund ZONING ADMINISTRATION ) • • • SUBDIVISION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION ) General Fund NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSES —0— $30, 000 General Fund and U. S. Matching Funds B. List any contributions or grants of money or services within the past year to the community, by private sources or other public sources, for the kinds of activity indicated in A, above. ACTIVITY CONTRIBUTED BY AMOUNT OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF SERVICES Development of Comprehensive Plan HHFA 13 t ' C. Does the community have a capital improvements budget or similar program for financ- ing the future provision of scheduled public works and improvements? Bid Yes [ l No If "Yes" is checked, what is the latest fiscal year covered by this program? 1965 If "No" is checked, when does the community contemplate formulating such a program or budget? Peginning with what fiscal year? D. Describe briefly any significant changes since the last submission in the com- munity' s ability or willingness to give financial support to activities in any of the categories identified in Paragraph A on the preceding page. If the amounts actually expended last year for any category was substantially less than that estimated in the last submission, indicate the reason therefor. Briefly indicate new goals established for the coming year. No significant changes have been apparent or are foreseen. The City is • adequately able to finance its programs of community improvement. Slightly more money will be available for code enforcement and for the administration of zoning and subdivision regulations. Money is expected to be available for neighborhood analyses through a federally-assisted Community Renewal Program. E. If one or more Federally-assisted Urban Renewal projects are contemplated, what tentative plans, if any, have been made to provide the community' s share of project costs? Cash grants-in-aid will be available from the General Fund and the Street Fund. Non-cash grants-in-aid will be provided by school construction, parks and playgrounds, storm drainage, public rights-of-way and miscellaneous public improvements. Supplementary material required. Submit one copy of capital improvements hudget or similar program if available. 14 HOUSING FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES OBJECTIVE: A community program to relocate families displaced by governmental action in decent, safe, and sanitary housing within their means. Governmental action includes code enforcement, slum clearance, and the construction of high- ways and other public works. A. What agency or officials have the responsibility for providing relocation assistance to families displaced by all types of governmental action? Little Rock Housing Authority - Ril litp c,4 ilies displaced by urban renewal Is the responsibility for relocation annin pace in the same agency or officials? [x] Yes - [xtxDtdc with same limitation as Item A. If "No" is checked, name the agency or officials responsible for relocation planning. 8.1. Outline in the table below the number of families actually displaced by various types of governmental action during the preceding; year. .6- -GO s� Past displacement by governmental action from to (Mo. and yr.) (Mo. and yr.) TYPE OF DISPLACEMENT NO. OF FAMILIES URBAN RENEWAL 11 HI GHWAYS (!� CODE ENFORCEMENT /I 97 OTHER (SPECIFY) (VE'r ! ,,°, ,<�.: 'f %' �,� !`:c 4o TOTAL FAMILIES DISPLACED DURING THE YEAR / /446 2.Indicate whether these families have been satisfactorily rehoused, describing any problems or difficulties encountered in their relocation. C.i..Outline in the table below the latest community plan for the relocation of families to he displaced by governmental action in the next two years. Relocation Housing Needs. Time Period: January 1960 to June 1962 (Mo. and Yr. to Mo. and Yr.) TYPE OF DISPLACEMENT NO. OF FAMILIES URBAN RENEWAL 686 HIGHWAYS 126 CODE ENFORCEMENT 300 OTHER (SPECI FY) QVer income P 76 TOTAL FAMILIES TO BE DISPLACED 1, 188 Relocation Housing Resources* expected for same time period tYPE OF HOUSING NO. OF UNITS EXISTING HOUSING TURNOVER IN PRIVATE HOUSING 990 TURNOVER IN PUBLIC HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION PRIVATE NEW 314 PUBLIC NEW Q U - NITS TO BE REHABILITATED -U- TOTAL AVAILABLE TO DISPLACED FAMILIES 1, 796 SURPLUS &R-1?&P. ; OF AVAILABLE HOUSING 608 'Include only standard housing that displaced families may reasonably be expected to obtain in competition with other families in the market and which is within their means, available to, and suitable for their occu- pancy. Utilization of vacancies is to be included with turnover. 15 2. flescribe the measures being taken to make certain that the new construction indicated above will take place in the volume estimated. If Section 221 or public low-rent housing is contemplated, what steps have been, or will he, taken by the community to obtain such housing. If a deficit of available housing is shown, what neasures will be taken to overcome it? A very close relationship is maintained between the Federal Housing Administration, the home builder, mortgage bankers and the Housing Authority. In the past, the local home builders have met the demand for 221 housing and they have indicated that they intend to do so in the future. D. Has a long-range (beyond two years) plan for providing housing for displaced families been prepared or revised? [X] Yes [ ) No If "No" is checked, by what time will it he prepared and put into effect? Only as it applies to urban renewal projects and GNRP's. E. Describe any significant changes that have occurred since the last submission in the community' s ability to provide housing for displaced families, including housing for minority groups. No. We have always successfully relocated displaced families whenever we have had the opportunity to provide that assistance, and we expect to continue to do so. There have been no significant changes since the last submission to indicate that the community could not provide housing for displaced families, including housing for minority groups. F. Indicate progress made, or planned, in establishing working relationships between officials responsible for this phase of the Program for Community Improvement and those of all governmental programs likely to cause family displacement--both in helping plan relocation needs and resources and in helping displaced families re- locate in the housing available or to he made available. During the first week of each calendar quarter, the Housing Authority will prepare a summary of the number of families expected to be displaced by all government action during the next six months. The racial characteristics • will be noted. Copies of this tabulation will be provided the local FHA office. A list of displaced families will be on file at the Housing Authority for use of in- terested builders. An attempt will be made to secure the production of Section 221 housing which will meet the needs of the families expected to be displaced. Supplementary material required. Submit one copy of any report or plan for the relo- cation of displaced families prepared since the last submission. 16 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION OBJECTIVE: Community-wide participation on the part of individuals and representa- tive citizens ' organizations which will help to provide, both in the community gen- erally and in selected areas, the understanding and support necessary to insure success. A. Official responsible for the development of citizen participation in the Program for Community Improvement. Mayor and City Directors B.1. A Citizens' Advisory Committee was established on -0- 2. flow frequently has the committee met and when was the last meeting held? See C. 1 below. 3. If not given in previous submissions, list the members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, including any new members appointed since the last submission, and show their business, professional, civic, and other affiliations. See C. 1 below. G1. A subcommittee of the Citizens' Advisory Committee or a special committee on minority group housing problems was established on If not given in previous submissions, list the members and the groups or org- anizations they represent. There is no officially appointed Citizens' Advisory group organized under the auspices of the City Administration. However, the Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, has, for many years used the technique of em- ploying unofficial advisory groups for special purposes as needed. Some of these groups have been in operation for only a few months, while others have continued over the years. This method has proven to be completely satisfactory in the operation of our low-rent and urban renewal programs, and will be con- , tinued in the future. We therefore do not anticipate the establishment of a special Citizens'Advisory Committee. 2. Describe briefly the progress of this special committee or subcommittee in the study of minority group housing problems and the means of assuring full oppor- tunity in housing for all. The Urban Renewal Advisory Committee was established some eight years ago to advise the Little Rock Housing Authority on problems relating to housing and urban renewal affecting minority groups. This committee meets regularly with Housing Authority officials and other groups, and its past record of effectiveness is expected to continue. 17 D. List any other subcommittees of the citizens advisory committee established, or to be established, to study special problems, showing officials and citizen groups represented. Traffic Study Steering Committee - City Traffic Engineer Pulaski County Metroplan North Little Rock Arkansas Highway Department Bureau of Public Works Private individuals Transportation & Terminals Technical Advisory Committee - City traffic officials, Little Rock Housing Authority, private individuals. Capital City Functions Technical Advisory Committee - City, County and State officials; private individuals. E. Describe briefly citizen participation programs carried out or planned for neighbor- hoods or areas to he directly affected by clearance, intensive code enforcement, conservation, etc. Citizen participation is largely encouraged and coordinated by the Urban Progress. Association. The citizen program includes bus tours, films, slide talks, publications and reprints, newsletters, speeches, press releases, tele- vision and radio appearances, meetings and seminars, public hearings or pro- posed plans and legislation. F. Summarize briefly significant changes that have taken place since the last submis- sion in the extent of citizen support and participation in the community improvement effort including significant activities of business, professional and civic groups and of the press, radio and television. Indicate new goals for the coming year. The establishment of technical advisory committees on the Central Little . Rock Project and of special subcommittees on more specific items. The Urban League has initiated discussions leading to the establishment of an advisory committee on housing on a metropolitan basis. 1961 goals include the discussion of the formation of citizen groups in the nature of "task forces" to work on specific aspects of community development. Significantly, citizen participation and support has been extensive and intensive, and our task will be to maintain that same high level of participation and support. Supplementary material required. Submit available material, including a copy of the Citizens' Advisory Committee report and other locally prepared explanatory material, press clippings, and similar material, evidencing citizen participation and interest since the last submission. 18 . , r Checklist of supplementary material submitted with this Review of Progress. (Check each item submitted. Refer to heading "Supplementary Material Required" under each section of this form for information as to what supplementary material is needed. Material furnished with a previous submission should not be resubmitted. Section 1. Codes and Ordinances Adopt g ordinance for Model code and each amendment thereto adopted since the las submission: [ JB lding [ ] Electrical [ ] Plumbing [ ] Housing [i4"bther codes (specify) Flier Copy of each code, when not a Model code, and evidence of adoption and amend- ments thereto adopted since the last submission: [ ] Building [ ] Electrical [ ] Plumbing [ ] Housing • [ ] Other codes (specify) Section 2. Comprehensive Community Plan Copy of each existing plan element and revisions thereto placed in effect since the last submission: [ ] Land Use [ 'Community FacilitiesgfWWAy SINANW [ ] Major Thoroughfare [ ] Public Improvements [00roather plans (specify) EGa . ,C $1140V;LAIC m rimakoved [ ] Copy of zoning ordinance [ ] Adopting ordinance and amendments thereto, adopted since the last submission [ ] Copy of official zoning map if not previously submitted or if revised since the last submission [ ] Copy of subdivision regulations [ ] Adopting ordinance and amendments adopted since the last submission Copy of evidence of official recognition of the frilowing plans: E I Land Use [ ] Communi y Facilities Major Thoroughfare [ ] Public Improvements [ ] Other plans (specify) [ Copy of each plan report indicating the progress of planning in the community prepared since the last submission Section 3. Neighborhood Analyses [ ] Data n total blight problem of the community available since the last sub- sion [ Map showing neighborhoods for planning purposes if of previously submitted i or if revised since the last submission Ci/N'fKS -4?i [ ] Copy of report or plan prepared since last submission on community-wide programming of renewal activities. Section 4. Administrative Organization. No supplementary material required. Section Financing [ 'Copy of available capital improvements budget or similar program prepared since last submission. 44 ij/0$�#V4O / 40.111 A t Doff Section . Housing for Displaced Families 7r [ Copy of available reports on plans for the relocation of displaced families prepared since the last submission Section,,v•'Citizen Participation [ Available material evidencing citizen participation and interest in activ- ities. GPO 898288 19 SECTION 3 . This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. ADOPTED: December 19, 1960 ATTEST: a JAL APPROVED: 7 City Clerk M ter.