441 20 10383 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/38d6f09fbec67510066358adddcc0dfd.pdf 140485f9cc2eed681f6f8b039076ca96 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. C ITY FA.TL.ANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Richard K. Barksdale 3786 Wisteria Lane, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Dear Mr. Barksdale: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the i .n creased activity and sou.nd dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi~en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ot rete = ig? oF Vit if} sete 5 . b * + t CITY OF ATLANTA October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Richard K. Barksdale 3786 Wisteria Lane, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Dear Mr. Barksdale: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed forl, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee, Itis a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 43] in the event you feel that you should decline, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 13 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/1fe8ca6b3b1aaeb74612b9102824e3d4.pdf e68ae19adc28c4e0328f3121e8df2d3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. .j CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel . 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Erne st Banks 106 Forrest Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dr. Banks: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old · members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CITY OF ATLANTA October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA.30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chlef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Ernest Banks 106 Forrest Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dr. Banks: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old ‘members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee, It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 12 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/397df00bad1751d33fd9d95e35f78f19.pdf eab4963376ad85fa021fc78a2e6c6742 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ~ - ·,, CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE , Executive Secretary Mr. T. M.- Alexander, Sr., President Alexander and Associates 208 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Alexander: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased acitivity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing prem,ise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active m _e mbership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr/mc � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CITY OF ATLANTA 4 if, ys CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 3030 October 20, 1969 ss Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. T. M. Alexander, Sr., President Alexander and Associates 208 Auburn Avenue, N. E., i . Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Alexander: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased acitivity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1,2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically, In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 11 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/bc0342a78842d23a62a724516890682f.pdf 2da8f4dcad1c6a60a2a8d6462a38f6f3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I I .I ,I ,.I dITY1 I .! F .ATLAl'JT.A i I I CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jack Adair, President Adair Realty and Loan Company 56 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Adair: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revis e d its structural organization and operational policy a s a result of the incr e a s ed activity and sound d e dication of the Committe e. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red t e rms for all members, in order to effect gradua l turnove r and to bring n ew i n t e r e sts into the Committee . Terms ha v e b een propo se d for 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointments, d e t e rmine d initia lly a lpha b etic a lly~ In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old membe rs for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to w e lcome the n e w m e mbe rs to the Committee. It is a ple a sur e the refor e for me to r eappoint you to ac t ive membe r s h i p on this essential Commit t e e for a per iod of o ne y ear. I hope tha t you will b e a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 m the event y ou fe e l tha t you s hould decline. Sincer e ly, Iva n Alle n , Jr . M a yo r IAJ r / mc I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document or if é f - CITY OF ATLAN'TA October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E., PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jack Adair, President : F Adair Realty and Loan Company : 56 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Adair: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee, Terms have been proposed for 1,2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522-4463, Ext, 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor TAJr/mec  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 10 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/8ed7e1a5e4b813060cc614c9c15d4bd4.pdf 7391a3a340a71f83a56e42f8dd71b28a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 October 23, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE W. ROY SMITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE EDGAR A . VAUGHN , JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JAMES R . FOUNTAIN, JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MEMORANDUM TO: Mr . George Berry FROM: Charles L. Davis c9- Reference is made to your memo of October 23, 1969, in which you discuss the appropriation the City of Atlanta is making to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. Along this line, I would like to advise that in either May or June of this year I worked very closely with Mr. Noah Langdale and Dean Alex Lacey who was then acting as Direct or of the Committee regarding the current year's appropriation. It was concluded at that time that there would be no funds requested fr om the City in 1969 and that future appropriations would be reduced fr om the $15,000 level to approximately $3 ,000 per year. This reduction took into account the City furnishing an Executive Director and the proper supporting clerical resources. We have removed the 1969 appropriation and have earmarked the 1970 Budget Request to show a request of approximately $3,000 for the Citizens Advisory Committee f or Urban Renewal. CLD:dhf cc: Mr. Woody Underwood Mr. Gerald Bernal Mr. Malcolm Jones Dean Alex Lacey � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CACYEK, CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 October 23, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS W. ROY SMITH DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE EDGAR A. VAUGHN, JR. JAMES R. FOUNTAIN, JR. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. George Berry FROM: Charles L. Davis “4>— Reference is made to your memo of October 23, 1969, in which you discuss the appropriation the City of Atlanta is making to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. Along this line, I would like to advise that in either May or June of this year I worked very closely with Mr. Noah Langdale and Dean Alex Lacey who was then acting as Director of the Committee regarding the current year's appropriation. It was concluded at that time that there would be no funds requested from the City in 1969 and that future appropriations would be reduced from the $15,000 level to approximately $3,000 per year. This reduction took into account the City furnishing an Executive Director and the proper supporting clerical resources, We have removed the 1969 appropriation and have earmarked the 1970 Budget Request to show a request of approximately $3,000 for the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. CLD: dhf cc: Mr. Woody Underwood Mr. Gerald Bernal Mr. Malcolm Jones Dean Alex Lacey  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 9 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/d4f114e46b99caef8c943aef5151a828.pdf 89b98f3bd5470641541034b25e61b684 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Memo DATE From GEORGE BERRY Col . Jones To---------------- E vi dent ly , Mr. Davis d o es no t ha ve the und e r s tandin~ th a t the $15,000 is t o be continue d intri 1970. He stat e s that it has been re moved a nd a $3,000 a ppropri a tion will be made for 1970. Ple a se return for my fi mes. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Memo DATE From GEORGE BERRY Col. Jones To Evidently, Mr. Davis does not have the understanding that the $15,000 is to be continued into 1970. He states that it has been removed and a $3,000 appropriation will be made for 1970. Please return for my fihes.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 8 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/f5b0d5c18f1812c76b5c98b86bec42bc.pdf 0d17def33027ffa259f2e67c166137c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 October 28, 1969 From Malcolm D. T l.f.....<11, Housing co--xf.~r TO: Mr. George Berry Director of Governmental Liaison Re your attached note and Memorandum of October 23i> 1969, from Charles Davis, I w as not aware of the arrangement described in second paragraph of Mr. D a vis ' Memo . However, I a m thi s date pro viding e a ch Dr. Langdale, Dean Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padget, with a copy of Mr. Davis I s Memo to determine if it reflects their understanding and agreement. If so, I w ill request Dr . Langdale to submit a formal request soon to Mr. Davis for inclusion of the $3, 000 in the City 1 s 1970 B udget. MDJ/mc Encl: N o te with M e m o from Mr. Da vis a ttached F ORM 25 - 15 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 October 28, 1969 From Malcolm D. " Housing Coofdinftor TO: Mr. George Berry Director of Governmental Liaison Re your attached note and Memorandum of October 23, 1969, from Charles Davis, I was not aware of the arrangement described in second paragraph of Mr. Davis' Memo, However, Iam this date providing each Dr. Langdale, Dean Lacy and Mr, A. B,. Padget, withacopy of Mr. Davis's Memo to determine if it reflects their under- standing and agreement, If so, Iwill request Dr, Langdale to submit a formal request soon to Mr. Davis for inclusion of the $3,000 in the City's 1970 Budget, MDJ/me Encl: Note with Memo from Mr, Davis attached FORM 25-15  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 7 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/7109f7e08f811ed8789b5f3514989680.pdf 1c8892badb5cae52a6a59e21e027d818 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ! October 29, 1969 Mr . Samuel Inman Cooper Cooper, Barrett .. Skinner, Woodbury & Cooper, Inc . Architects and Engineers 501--507 Henry Grady Building Atlanta,. Georgia Dear Sam,. I am. delighted that you are able to again serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. With appreciation for your kind expressions of support, I am Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr:lrd \ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document October 29, 1969 —w) Mr. Samuel Inman Cooper Cooper, Barrett, Skinner, Woodbury & Cooper, Inc. Architects and Engineers 501-507 Henry Grady Building Atlanta, Georgia Dear Sam, I am delighted that you are able to again serve on \ the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. ve With appreciation for your kind expressions of support, Iam Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr:lrd at tata area Tin, i ae  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 6 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/c50faf34c140789223c47cd5a0b0f219.pdf 0385d455fcd5afed7e94aa80134dbe9e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ~~,Aw, ~,.q.c..u,e.., F ORM 700-B/G-B OM . TrL1st Co n.1.par1y o f G eo r g1a PO S T O FF I C E DR AWER 44 1 B Atlanta , Gcorg i a -30302 Noveffiber 12, 1969 Mr. Charles L. Davis Director of Fi nance Cit y of Atlanta ® 501 Ci t y Hall Atl anta, Georgi a 30303 Dear Charles: Thanks f or your letter of November 5 r egarding gr ants to the Citi zens Advisory Commi t t ee f or Urban Renewa l by Cit y of At l anta , I' ve had t he opportunity of di. cus sing thi s with Chai xma.11 Noah Langdale and we concur i n your evaluati on of the needs of t ho Committee, As I have been charged with the r esponsibility of handling the f i nances for the Committee, I would apprec iate you accepting this l etter as our offici al r equest f or a $3 , 000 gr ant for the year 1970 , Thanks for your good he lp . Kindes t r egar ds . Sincer ely , I / I \ I . CJ\-i A. B. Padgett Vice-Chairman Citi zens Advis ory Conu ittee f or Urban Renewal ABP:bb copies t o Dr. Noah Langda l e i Jr , _,,,,,Colonel Mal colm J ones..__./ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document FORM 700—s/c—som <x gd oe @ [he beengs POF . CACUR Trust Company of Georgia ‘°* POST OFFICE DRAWER 4416 Atlanta, Georgia—30302 November 12, 1969 Mr, Charles L, Davis Director of Finance City of Atlanta 561 City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Charles: Thanks for your letter of November 5 regarding grants to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal by City of Atlanta. I've had the opportunity of discussing this with Chairman Noah Langdale and we concur in your evaluation of the needs of thse Committee. As I have been charged with the responsibility of handling the finances for the Comnitteo, I would appreciate you accepting this letter as our official request for a $3,000 grant for the year 1970. Thanks for your good help. Kindest regards. Sincerely, \/. Qi} A. B. Padgett Vice-Chairman Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal ABP: bb copies to Dr. Noah Langdale, Jr. Colonel Malcolm Jones  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 5 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/2993c1a12d462b41c028e0b923319f90.pdf 0211ffe04f5d85710dcfa38db1877f19 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ! GEORGIA 33 GILMER STATE STREET, S. E. UN IVER~ ATLANTA, ~ GEORGl ~ 3 3 f 3 \ -~ November 7, 1969 ~ Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor, City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Representatives of the IPA will present the Atlanta-Fulton County Merger Study to the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee on Tuesday, November 1S, 1969, at 10:00 a. m. in the Assembly Hall, Sparks Hall, Georgia State University. Since phase I of the Study is now complete and since phase 2, which is informing the citizens of the Study and its recommendations, s1Tu:@uld now begin, I plan to recommend the following at this meeting: Since the task of advising the IPA officials with their study has been basically completed, the Citizens Advisory Committee should either be discharged and a new group named to implement phase 2 or the present committee should be greatly increased in number. (1) (2) Since Georgia State h as become a University, and since the University is in a period of unprecedented academic and physi-cal growth, and since I serve as Vice President of the University, Chairman of the Master Campus Planning Committee, and Chairman of the Academic Growth Committee, I do not feel that I can give the time necessary to the implementation of phase 2. The Chairman should be able to give full time to the importatEi1i task of informing our d itizens of the recommendations of this Study. Therefore, I feel that I must resign as Chairman of the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee. I will be happy to continue as a member of the committee. It is always a pleasure to work with you with you . and to be associated Sincerely , Wi1_ 0 ~ ~ ~ William M. Suttles Vi c e President WMS / r lb � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Viet. | WAN ny | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY 3 —_ 33 GILMER STREET, S.€E. «© ATLANTA, GEORGIA VV \\ Aa \\ { (\ rs November 7, 1969 | \ Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor, City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Representatives of the IPA will present the Atlanta-Fulton County Merger Study to the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee on Tuesday, November 1g 1969, at 10:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall, Sparks Hall, Georgia State University. Since phase I] of the Study is now complete and since phase 2, which is informing the citizens of the Study and its recommendations, should now begin, I plan to recommend the following at this meeting: (1) Since the task of advising the IPA officials with their study has been basically completed, the Citizens Advisory Committee should either be discharged and a new group named to implement phase 2 or the present committee should be greatly increased in number. (2) Since Georgia State has become a University, and since the University is in a period of unprecedented academic and physical growth, and since I serve as Vice President of the University, Chairman of the Master Campus Planning Committee, and Chairman of the Academic Growth Committee, I do not feel that I can give the time necessary to the implementation of phase 2, The Chairman should be able to give full time to the important task of informing our citizens of the recommendations of this Study. Therefore, I feel that I must resign as Chairman of the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee. I will be happy to continue as a member of the committee. It is always a pleasure to work with you and to be associated with you, Sincerely, ee -pSCuart, William M. Suttles Vice President WMS/rlb  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 4 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/8bb365e12e9258839f5de996ca9f3a7e.pdf 6940ebe5291a04ea2d84b2bc9b02473f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 0 C ITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL November 5, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Joe C. Whitley 325-Orleans Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mr. ::~t:i::zens Advisory .. i• Cf.Wee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc I � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CITY OF ATLANTA November 5, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 . Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Joe C. Whitley ° ° 325-Orleans Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mr. Whitley: The Citizens Advisory Cémmittee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 3 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/b2a2661b6120f577b6f0c423e7c955cb.pdf 8ca0190bd29b2a56ef8fba42633f75d9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November 24, 1969 Dr. Willi am M . Sllttles Vice Presi dent Georgi State University 33 Gilmer Str e t, S. E . Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Bill: May I acknowl d ge receipt of your letter of Novem ber 2.1 t submitting your resignation a Chairman of the Joint Atlanta-Fulton Citiz ns Advisory Committee . F irst, may I thank you l:t>r the plendid job you ha¥ done and expres r g ratitude for th m ny long hours you have put into thi ta k. I ·u co to fill th resi ult · th M r . Mite 11, nd w will ttempt cy that has been created by your With appr ci tion, I am Sine rely your . • Iv IAJr:l p All n~ Jr. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document November 24, 1969 Dr. William M. Suttles Vice President Georgia State University 33 Gilmer Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Bill: May I acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 2ist submitting your resignation as Chairman of the Joint Atlanta-Fulton Citizens Advisory Committee. First, may I thank you forthe splendid job you have done and express eur gratitude for the many long heurs you have put into this task. I will consult with Mr. Mitchell, and we will attempt to fill the vacancy that has been created by your resignation. With appreciation, I am Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. IAIr:ip — steatbadiin ‘ a ee ee ee ae  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 2 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/48a9de33e5dbf79c4ad4c43f97485db4.pdf b9c7db8e20edcb84ed2e4b13d077988e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A REPORT To The Citizens of Atlanta On URBAN RENEWAL During 1961 URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT CITY OF ATLANTA BY MALCOLM D. JONES, DIRECTOR PUBLISHED BY CITIZENS ADVISORY CO MM ITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J . ARCH AVARY, JR ., CHAIRMAN ( �CITY OF ATLANTA URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor City of Atlanta BOARD OF ALDERMEN REPORT FOR 1961 Sam Massell, Jr., President FIRST WARD: James E. Jackson; Robert S. Dennis SECOND WARD: E. A. Gilliam; R. E. Lee Field THIRD WARD: Wm. T. Knight; James E. Vickers I. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOURTH WARD: Douglas Wood; Charles Leftwich FIFTH WARD: John A. White; G. Everett Millican SIXTH WARD: Richard C. Freeman; Cecil Turner SEVENTH WARD: Jack Summers; Milton G. Farris EIGHTH WARD: Rodney M. Cook; Douglas L. Fowlkes URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE G. Everett Millican, Chairman John A. White, Vice Chairman A. E. Gilliam Rodney M. Cook BETTER HOUSING COMMISSION B. A. Martin, Chairman C. Talmadge Hardeman Sam I. Cooper Dr. Sidney L. Davis R. A. Thompson URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Malcolm D. Jones, Director Joseph A. Rabun, Assistant Director Willis L. Buckner, Rehabilitation Specialist Oliver M. Ownby, Environmental Improvement Div. James A. Smith, Relocation Housing Div. HOUSING AUTHORITY John 0. Chiles, Chairman Dr. Allen D. Albert, Jr., Edwin L. Sterne Vice Chairman Frank G. Etheridge Charles E. Thwaite, Jr. M. B. Satterfield, Executive Director Earl H. Metzger, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J . Arch Avary, Chairman W. L . Ramsey, Executive Secretary I The primary purpose of this report is to bring to the citizens of Atlanta a better concept of Urban Renewal, why we have it, how it works, who is responsible for it, what has been accomplished to date, principal needs for the future and suggestions for accomplishing them. The Urban Renewal Department performs four major functions, the first and foremost of which is prescribed in ordinance establishing the Department, adopted July 1, 1957 which states, "The functions of this department shall be to study the Urban Renewal requirements of the City of Atlanta, to determine ways and means for their accomplishment and to provide and facilitate timely coordination and orderly development of Urban Renewal plans, projects and other related activities throughout the city . . . and to make recommendations for facilitating progress on Urban Renewal in the City of Atlanta... " In carrying out this function the Urban Renewal Department serves as the staff of the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen and performs the principal coordinating activities on Urban Renewal matters with other Departments and Agencies. This work is performed by the Director, Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Specialist and Secretary. The second function assigned this Department, as of July 1, 195~, is enforcement of the Housing and Slum Clearance Code of the City of Atlanta. For this purpose the Department is now authorized a Chief Inspector, 8 Field Inspectors and 2 Clerks. The third function is the city-wide responsibility for providing relocation housing assistance for families displaced by Governmental action, including expressway acquisition, and for issuance of certificates of eligibility to displaced families for purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes under the 221 Program. A relocation Housing Officer and Secretary perform this function. 1 �The fourth and most recently assigned function, since August 1, 1960, is responsibility for enforcement of the City Ord;nance requiring that demolitions be accomplished within a prescribed time limit after issuance of demolition permit and that resulting debris, litter and rubble be removed from the premises. This function is performed by tl1e Environmental Improvement Division, in addition to Housing Code enforcement. The Urban Renewal Department, with advice and assistance of other Departments, especially the Planning Department, initiates and makes recommendations to the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen for new Urban Renewal Projects, reviews Urban Renewal Plans for the Urban Renewal Committee and when appropriate initiates changes in boundaries of existing Projects. Survey, planning and execution of the City's current Urban Renewal Projects, after selection, designation and adoption of the Projects by the City, has been delegated by Ordinance to the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, as the City's Agent. However, the establishment of broad policies for operation of the entire Urban Renewal program and responsibility for insuring that they are carried out is a duty and function of the City (the Mayor and Board of Aldermen) executed through its Urban Renewal Committee. This responsibility should not and cannot be delegated. II. SUMMARY-EXISTING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS: Atlanta's five Urban Renewal Projects now comprise 1303 acres, originally contained 2,971 substandard residential structures to be demolished, 1500 dwellings to be rehabilitated, will require 4,545 families to move and after redevelopment will house 7,598 families in safe, decent and sanitary standard housing ( a gain of 969 families) above the number that were in the areas originally. The net project cost of the first five projects will be roughly $27,000,000, of which the local share is $9,000,000, with $18,000,000 being borne by the Federal Government. Taxes ( city and county) derived from the areas before the projects started was $160,000 annually; after redevelopment is complete the value of newly constructed taxable property in the areas is conservatively estimated to be $125,000,000, producing in real estate taxes alone $1,600,000 annually, an increase of ten fold. The first three ( center of town) projects were adopted in February, 1956, and the two outlying projects, for relocation purposes, were adopted in August, 1957. Final plans for Butler, RawsonWashington and Thomasville Projects were approved July, 1959, and for University and Rockdale June, 1960. Execution is considered to have started in Butler, Rawson-Washington and Thomasville Projects January 1, 1960, and in University and Rockdale January 1, 1961. The redevelopment phase is five years for all projects. By year end 1961, some 2400 substandard properties had been acquired by the Housing Authority at an expenditure of $17,000,000. 70% of all parcels to be acquired, have been purchased or are under condemnation; all property in the Thomasville Project had been acquired or was in the process of condemnation; over 1,000 substandard structures had been demolished and their occupants rehoused in standard dwellings; 431 dwelling units in the Urban Renewal Projects had been brought up to standards required by the Housing Code and 673 additional units were in the process of being rehabilitated. Six parcels, consisting of 69.43 acres, or 7.5 % of the Urban Renewal tracts, have already been sold for redevelopment valued at $12,068,350. This includes a $3,250,000, 21 story, luxury apartment building; a 1,000 pupil elementary school, an 8 story Holiday Motel; 596 medium priced rental apartment units; and 100 units of single family 221 sales housing. III. PRINCIPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT: Housing Code Enforcement: Of the local share, all but $1 ,500,000 in cash, the total 1957 Urban Renewal Bond funds, is being provided by non-cash grants in aid by other departments for capital improvements which will serve the areas. $4,500,000 of this amount is being provided by the Board of Education in the form of school construction. In order to make the Housing Code felt throughout the entire city, the E nvironmental Improvement Division has devoted its efforts during 1961 primarily to the worst property in the block or neighborhood basis. However, in addition to city-wide coverage, conservation areas in salvagable, residential neighborhoods have now been selected for concentrated effort in 1962 on a house-by-house basis. This should result in substantial increased production during 1962. 2 3 �A SUMMARY OF HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTMTIES FOLLOWS: As of December 31, 1961 , ~~}. /6. Major Repairs: \ _:," _~," ,<> ~\ q, r "'<" \.>' Sept.82 Dec. • 59 544 1960 ~ 1046 Cas es 695 793 1509 Units 3628 3063 1307 2270 1..2.2..!. 111 326 51 205 .ill.! 271 712 216 407 .ill.! 201 306 974 130 329 410 .ill.! Conservn t ion Arens Cases referred to other Departments 747 121 207 .ill.! /4. Demolitions: Cases Units /3. Minor Deficiencies : (Usually clenn up of premises ) 1959 1960 1960 /2. Demolition Permits complied /3. Demolition Permits Cases considered by Better Housing Commission /2 . Court cnses for non-compliance with Units Placard ed (with approval of B.H.C. ) Famili es required to movefor demo Ii lions Families required to move for other reasons /6. Court Cases for Housing Code violations (nil won) 1960 887 (9) (137) ( 325) 1960 ~ (242) (675) 1960 ~ (192) (465) (7) 1960 1961 36 47 1960 .ill.! NOTES: Where no dates are indicated, figures pertain to 1961 operations only, Figures in ( ) also included under other items. /6 . Requires average of 6 inspections each /4. Requires average of 4 inspections each . /3. Requires average of 3 inspections eac h. /2. Requires nv ernge of 2 inspection s each. At year e nd, I nspecto rs were carrying an average work load of approximately 225 uncompleted cases each. The above was accomplished with only 4 Inspectors in 1959 and 1960; in 1961 with 6-1/3 Inspectors; 8 Inspectors are now authorized. The Better Housing Commission has considered 462 slow moving and difficult cases in an effort to resolve them without court action; and has authorized the placarding of 917 dwelling units. Relocation Housing: During 1961, 620 certificates of eligibility (23 to Whites and 597 to Negroes) were issued by the Relocation Housing Division to displaced families for the purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes built by private enterprise. A total of 3,210 certificates (306 to Whites and 2904 to Negroes) ( 4 The Relocation Housing office of this Department has relocated 58 displaced families in private rentals and referred 340 families to Public Housing. 1959 1960 /2. Properties Ins pected in /2. have been issued under this program to date. Since this program started in 1958, building permits have been issued for construction within the City of Atlanta for 2,889 single family, 221 houses (1072 for Whites and 181 7 for Negroes) . All but 100 of these have been completed and all but 137 of the completed houses have been sold and occupied. This program alone represents $29,000,000 in new construction in Atlanta. Fight Blight: During April, 1961, the Urban Renewal Department, with the assistance of other Departments and agencies, promoted and spear-headed a very successful city-wide FIGHT BLIGHT campaign. This was closely tied in with and supported by the Women's Chamber of Commerce in connection with its annual Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Campaign. Exhibits: During the week of August 21-26, 1961, this Department participated with other City Departments in providing displays at Lenox Square for the "Salute to Atlanta." The Department also had a very substantial and informative Urban Renewal display at the Southeastern Fair. Recertification of Workable Program: The Department prepared, with assistance of material furnished by other Departments and Agencies, Atlanta's annual report for Recertification of Progress in Community Improvement (Workable Program). The principal comments by the Federal Government in its Recertification of the Workable Program (to January 1, 1963) were: (1) That progress in Housing Code enforcement is good, but the City badly needs additional Inspectors and suggestion was made that building permit fees might be increased to finance the cost of the Housing Code enforcement service; and (2) That activities of the Citizens Advisory Com- mittee for Urban Renewal be more comprehensive and positive in the role of actually accomplishing community improvements. 5 �Apartment Improvement: Inspection and upgrading major medium rental apartment developments has been undertaken by the Rehabilitation Specialist of the Department. sponsored by the School Department primarily for expansion of Howard High School. The Board of Education has committed itself to defray all but $17,500 of the cost of the local share of this project. Revision of Housing Code: East Atlanta: A comprehensive revision of the Housing Code is currently being undertaken, designed to clarify and strengthen certain provisions of the Code, based on our 2½ years actual experience in Code Enforcement. An application is being prepared by the Housing Authority for a 110 acre Urban Renewal Project in East Atlanta in the Mayson A venueHardee Street area. About half of this project is contemplated for rehabilitation. There is also sufficient vacant land in this project to provide location within the project for construction of additional public housing units required, before a,ny demolition takes place within the project area. ) I J IV. OTHER MAJOR URBAN RENEWAL mlili'ORTS AND RELATED PROJECTS: EH Buttermilk Bottoms: Bond Issue: The 160 acre Buttermilk Bottoms tract has, since November, 1960, been designated and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen as a future Urban Renewal Project. This area has long been considered by many as Atlanta's future Number 1 Urban Renewal Project. West End: A General Neighborhood Renewal Plan study is underway in a 650 acre area of the "West End": to be completed in June, 1962. It is anticipated that a $1,500,000 Urban Renewal Project will develop in at least 10% of the area being studied. Transportation Plaza: A Feasibility Study for future Urban Renewal Projects is being made by the Planning Department in the 500 acre tract known as "Transportation Plaza," which includes the area between Whitehall-Spring Streets and Northside Drive, from McDaniel Street to North Avenue. Georgia State College: An Urban Renewal Project for expansion of Georgia State College along Decatur Street, between Central Avenue and Piedmont Avenue, is already definitely underway, with the entire local share of the cost of the project being borne by Georgia State College and the State Board of Regents. Since 1958 the Urban Renewal Department has been working consistently for adoption of a Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, has developed such a proposal for consideration by the Urban Renewal Committee and is prepared to present and support the proposal before the Bond Commission. This proposal is for six year program, 1962-7, and, in addition to the projects listed above, includes five other badly needed projects. Two of these are proposed as "companion" projects to complement others. The local share of this proposed six year program amounts to $8,000,000. This includes a $1 000 000 revolving fund for non-Federal-assisted projects. This amount is not excessive, when compared with the needs of the City, and is in keeping with the financial effort being made in Urban Renewal by other cities of comparable size. Relocation Housing: Other developments in progress, not a direct , part of but closely related to ~rban R~newal, _are the 650 unit Field Road Public Housmg Project for Negroes and 250 units of high-rise Public Reusing for Elderly (Whites) now underway on Ashby Street, just. South . of the Joel Ch~ndler Harris Public Housmg Project. Also commitment has been made in the Eastern sector of the Butler Street Urban Renewal Project for 200 units of high - rise Public Housing for the Elderly (Negroes) . V. Howard School: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Application has been prepared for submittal to the Federal Government for a small Urban Project The highlight of citizen participation during 1961 was the enthusiastic and effective part played by neighborhood groups, business associations, 6 7 �trade organizations, clubs and individual citizens in Atlanta's first FIGHT BLIGHT Campaign. The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal was particularly helpful in a clerical financial and. advisory capacity. Throughout the year the A~tmg Dir~ctor of t~e _Citizens Advisory CoIIlID.lttee published and distributed to its memb~r~hip a vef)'. informative weekly newsletter. The Citizens Advisory Committee also provided for publication of the 1960 Report of the Urban R~newal Department, and has offered to publish this report. It has also been very active through !l1e cour~esy . of the :rrust Company of Georgia m arrangmg informative talks and tours on Urban Renewal for various citizen groups. . The Chamber of Commerce has listed progress Urban_ Renewal as one of its seven major objectives durmg 1962. The first edition of "Atlanta" (January, 1962, edition), a publication sponsored by the "Forward Atlanta" movement of the Chamber of Commerce, contained as its primary feature an excellent article on Urban Renewal. ~ Th~ Central Atlanta Association and the newly orgarnzed Uptown Association have both strongly endorsed and adopted policy supporting Urban Renewal. The League of Women Voters published during 1961 a special edition of its "FACTS" pamphlet devoted exclusively to Urban Renewal. Both this organization and the Voters Guild prominently featured Urban Renewal in their educational campaigns for voters during the 1961 Primary and General Election. All local candidates for re-election during the 1961 Mayor and Board of Aldermen campaign endorsed and promised support for Urban Renewal. The local press, radio and television have consistently supported and assisted the Urban Renewal Program. VI. SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE FUTURE: (a) According to the 19 60 census there are 40,000 dwelling units within the City 'of Atlanta that are dilapidated or deteriorating. These represent areas of the City six times as extensive as ~ur ~urre?t ~rban Renewal Projects. It takes little 1magmation to see the need for Housing Code Enforcement and Urban Renewal clearance projects in these areas. advantage of capital improvements by other Departments for Urban Renewal credit purposes and for controlling, or at least influencing, interim developments in various critical areas of the City. ( c) Adequate provision for financing such a program on a continuing basis is a must, if Urban Renewal is to serve the purpose intended in Atlanta, and which it is capable of doing, if given adequate financial support. The City simply carmot afford to fail to take advantage of the opportunity now offered, through the Urban Renewal Program, to rid itself of its extensive festering slums. ( d) Future substantial Urban Renewal Projects cannot be undertaken, however, without simultaneously providing for additional Public Housing to accommodate those displaced families whose income is too low to buy or rent standard dwelling units in the open market. ( e) The adoption by the City of Minimum Standards for existing commercial and industrial properties, similar to those now in the Housing Code for residential structures, is essential if we are to eliminate slums and upgrade neighborhoods. (f) Violations of the Housing Code are so numerous and extensive, it is doubtful that material progress can be made in corrective measures until the Courts adopt the policy of fining offenders on first notice and summons for Housing Code violations, in much the same manner as is now followed in Traffic Court for traffic violations. (g) The Sanitary, Health and Fire Departments have been and can continue to contribute tremendously to Environmental Improvement throughout the City by assisting in enforcing clean up of premises and removal of accumulations of trash and litter from occupied properties and vacant lots. This will, at the same time, improve sanitary and health conditions and reduce fire hazards. (h) Improvement of apartment zoning regulations would greatly assist, from an Environmental Improvement standpoint, prevention of future slums, through new construction . (b) A Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, with some degree of acceptance for future development, is essential to planning areas for Housing Code Enforcement, taking full (i) Greater restrictions and controls on operators of junk yards and salvage dumps throughout the City is very much needed. A requirement for screening existing establishments in this category with a woven redwood fence, similar to that now required for new establishments would be a i 9 �tremendous benefit to the City in its Environmental Improvement effort. (j) Thorough rehabilitation through Housing Code enforcement is the backbone of the Citywide Urban Renewal effort. Increased emphasis now on this phase, with additional Housing Code Inspectors, is far cheaper and more practical for the City than clearance and redevelopment later, except in those areas which are already so badly deteriorated that it is not economically feasible to rehabilitate them. wishes to acknowledge the valuable services and consistent support given this Department and the Urban Renewal Program by two former members of the Urban Renewal Committee, Alderman Jesse Draper and W. A . "Bill" Sims, who chose not to stand for re-election in the 1961 political campaign. (k) The need urgently exists for some appropriate incentives, probably tax concessions, to encourage private enterprise to redevelop, at no cost to the City, slum areas in accordance with plans and appropriate controls established and approved by the City. VII. IN APPRECIATION: The Urban Renewal Department is especially appreciative of assistance and cooperation rendered during 1961 in the overall Urban Renewal effort by the following on various and special occasions, for which space herein does not permit detailed recognition. Various Departments of the City of Atlanta ( especially the Planning and Construction Departments) : Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Board of Education Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Planning Board State Highway Department Fulton County Health Department Federal Agencies Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal Municipal Court Better Housing Commission Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Women's Chamber of Commerce Central Atlanta Association Uptown Association Atlanta Real E state Board Fulton County Grand Juries Grand Jurors Association Voters Guild League of Women Voters Atlanta Urban League Atlanta newspapers and local radio and t elevision stations Trust Company of Georgia And host of organizations, clubs and individual friends and supporters The Urban Renewal Department especially 10 ( 11 �( �r � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A REPORT To The Citizens of Atlanta On URBAN RENEWAL _————eor During 1961 URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT CITY OF ATLANTA BY MALCOLM D. JONES, DIRECTOR PUBLISHED BY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J. ARCH AVARY, JR., CHAIRMAN ——- ws CITY OF ATLANTA Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor BOARD OF ALDERMEN Sam Massell, Jr., President First Warp: James E. Jackson; Robert S. Dennis SECOND Warp: E. A. Gilliam; R. E, Lee Field THIRD Warp: Wm. T, Knight; James E. Vickers FourTH Ward: Douglas Wood; Charles Leftwich FmtH Warp: John A. White; G. Everett Millican SIXTH WARD: Richard C. Freeman; Cecil Turner SEVENTH WARD: Jack Summers; Milton G, Farris EIGHTH WarD: Rodney M. Cook; Douglas L. Fowlkes URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE G. Everett Millican, Chairman John A. White, Vice Chairman A. E. Gilliam Rodney M. Cook BETTER HOUSING COMMISSION B, A. Martin, Chairman C. Talmadge Hardeman Dr. Sidney L. Davis Sam I. Cooper R. A, Thompson URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Malcolm D. Jones, Director Joseph A. Rabun, Assistant Director Willis L. Buckner, Rehabilitation Specialist Oliver M. Ownby, Environmental Improvement Div. James A. Smith, Relocation Housing Div. HOUSING AUTHORITY John O, Chiles, Chairman Dr. Allen D. Albert, Jr., Edwin L. Sterne Vice Chairman Frank G. Etheridge Charles E. Thwaite, Jr. M. B. Satterfield, Executive Director Earl H. Metzger, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J. Arch Avary, Chairman W. L. Ramsey, Executive Secretary URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT City of Atlanta REPORT FOR 1961 I. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of this report is to bring to the citizens of Atlanta a better concept of Urban Renewal, why we have it, how it works, who is responsible for it, what has been accom- plished to date, principal needs for the future and suggestions for accomplishing them. The Urban Renewal Department performs four major functions, the first and foremost of which fs prescribed in ordinance establishing the Depart- ment, adopted July 1, 1957 which states, “The functions of this department shall be to study the Urban Renewal requirements of the City of Atlanta, to determine ways and means for their accomplishment and to provide and facilitate timely coordination and orderly development of Urban Renewal plans, projects and other related activities throughout the city . . . and to make recommendations for facilitating progress on Urban Renewal in the City of Atlanta. . .” In carrying out this function the Urban Renewal Department serves as the staff of the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen and performs the principal coordinating activities on Urban Renewal matters with other Depart- ments and Agencies. This work is performed by the Director, Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Specialist and Secretary, The second function assigned this Department, as of July 1, 1959, is enforcement of the Housing and Slum Clearance Code of the City of Atlanta. For this purpose the Department is now author- ae Chief Inspector, 8 Field Inspectors and 2 erks. The third function is the city-wide responsibility for providing relocation housing assistance for families displaced by Governmental action, includ- ing expressway acquisition, and for issuance of certificates of eligibility to displaced families for purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes under the 221 Program. A relocation Housing Officer and Secretary perform this function. 1 The fourth and most recently assigned function, since August 1, 1960, is responsibility for enforce- ment of the City Ordinance requiring that demo- litions be accomplished within a prescribed time limit after issuance of demolition permit and that resulting debris, litter and rubble be removed from the premises. This function is performed by the Environmental Improvement Division, in addition to Housing Code enforcement. The Urban Renewal Department, with advice and assistance of other Departments, especially the Planning Department, initiates and makes recommendations to the Urban Renewal Com- mittee of the Board of Aldermen for new Urban Renewal Projects, reviews Urban Renewal Plans for the Urban Renewal Committee and when appropriate initiates changes in boundaries of existing Projects. Survey, planning and execution of the City’s current Urban Renewal Projects, after selection, designation and adoption of the Projects by the City, has been delegated by Ordinance to the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, as the City’s Agent. However, the establishment of broad policies for operation of the entire Urban Renewal pro- gram and responsibility for insuring that they are carried out is a duty and function of the City (the Mayor and Board of Aldermen) executed through its Urban Renewal Committee. This responsibility should not and cannot be delegated. Il. SUMMARY—EXISTING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS: Atlanta’s five Urban Renewal Projects now comprise 1303 acres, originally contained 2,971 substandard residential structures to be demol- ished, 1500 dwellings to be rehabilitated, will require 4,545 families to move and after redevel- opment will house 7,598 families in safe, decent and sanitary standard housing (a gain of 969 families) above the number that were in the areas originally. The net project cost of the first five projects will be roughly $27,000,000, of which the local share is $9,000,000, with $18,000,000 being borne by the Federal Government. Of the local share, all but $1,500,000 in cash, the total 1957 Urban Renewal Bond funds, is being provided by non-cash grants in aid by other departments for capital improvements which wil] serve the areas. $4,500,000 of this amount is being provided by the Board of Education in the form of school construction. a Taxes (city and county) derived from the areas before the projects started was $160,000 annually; after redevelopment is complete the value of newly constructed taxable property in the areas is conservatively estimated to be $125,000,000, producing in real estate taxes alone $1,600,000 annually, an increase of ten fold. The first three (center of town) projects were adopted in February, 1956, and the two outlying projects, for relocation purposes, were adopted in August, 1957. Final plans for Butler, Rawson- Washington and Thomasville Projects were approved July, 1959, and for University and Rockdale June, 1960. Execution is considered to have started in Butler, Rawson-Washington and Thomasville Projects January 1, 1960, and in University and Rockdale January 1, 1961. The redevelopment phase is five years for all projects. By year end 1961, some 2400 substandard properties had been acquired by the Housing Authority at an expenditure of $17,000,000. 70% of all parcels to be acquired, have been pur- chased or are under condemnation; all property in the Thomasville Project had been acquired or was in the process of condemnation; over 1,000 substandard structures had been demolished and their occupants rehoused in standard dwellings; 431 dwelling units in the Urban Renewal Projects had been brought up to standards required by the Housing Code and 673 additional units were in the process of being rehabilitated. Six parcels, con- sisting of 69.43 acres, or 7.5% of the Urban Renewal tracts, have already been sold for redevelopment valued at $12,068,350. This includes a $3,250,000, 21 story, luxury apart- ment building; a 1,000 pupil elementary school, an 8 story Holiday Motel; 596 medium priced rental apartment units; and 100 units of single family 221 sales housing. Ill. PRINCIPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT: Housing Code Enforcement: In order to make the Housing Code felt throughout the entire city, the Environmental Improvement Division has devoted its efforts dur- ing 1961 primarily to the worst property in the block or neighborhood basis. However, in addi- tion to city-wide coverage, conservation areas in salvagable, residential neighborhoods have now been selected for concentrated effort in 1962 on a house-by-house basis. This should result in sub- stantial increased production during 1962. 3 A SUMMARY OF HousiInG CopE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOLLOWS: yer As of December 31, 1961, .. a 14d r A CO sont.- */6. Major Repoira: Casea 695 B2 Dec. "59 T9a 644 1990 1509 1046 1961 Units 3628 1307 1959 8063 2270 1961 /4, Demolitions: Cages 111 51 1960 326 205 1961 Units 271 216 1960 712 407 1961 /8. Minor Deficiencies: (Usually clean up of premises) 201 150 1959 306 329 1960 O74 410 1961 /2, Properties Inspected in Conservation Arens TAT /2. Cases referred to other Departments 121 1960 207 = 1961 #2. Demolition Pormita complied 887 /2. Court cases for non-compliance with Demolition Permits (9) /3. Cases considered by Better Housing Commission 137) 1960 825) 1961 Units Placarded (with approval of B.H.0.) (242 1960 (675 1961 Families required to move— for demolitions 192) 1960 Families required to move 465) 1961 for other rensong (T) /6. Court Cases for Housing Coda violations (all won) a6 1960 47 1961 *NOTES: Where no dates are indicated, figures pertain to 1961 operations only, Figures in ( ) also included under other items, /6. Requires average of & inspectiona each 7/4. Requires avernge of 4 inapectiong each, /3, Requires average of & ingpections each. /2. Requires average of 2 inapections each. At year end, Inspectors were carrying an average work load of approximately 225 uncompleted cases each, The above was accomplished with only 4 In- spectors in 1959 and 1960; in 1961 with 6-1/3 Inspectors; 8 Inspectors are now authorized. The Better Housing Commission has con- sidered 462 slow moving and difficult cases in an effort to resolve them without court action; and has authorized the placarding of 917 dwelling units. Relocation Housing: During 1961, 620 certificates of eligibility (23 to Whites and 597 to Negroes) were issued by the Relocation Housing Division to displaced families for the purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes built by private enterprise. A total of 3,210 cer- tificates (306 to Whites and 2904 to Negroes) 4 have been issued under this program to date. Since this program started in 1958, building per- mits have been issued for construction within the City of Atlanta for 2,889 single family, 221 houses (1072 for Whites and 1817 for Negroes), All but 100 of these have been completed and all but 137 of the completed houses have been sold and occupied. This program alone repre- sents $29,000,000 in new construction in Atlanta. The Relocation Housing office of this Depart- ment has relocated 58 displaced families in private rentals and referred 340 families to Public Housing. Fight Blight: During April, 1961, the Urban Renewal Depart- ment, with the assistance of other Departments and agencies, promoted and spear-headed a very successful city-wide FIGHT BLIGHT campaign. This was closely tied in with and supported by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce in connec- tion with its annual Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Campaign. Exhibits: During the week of August 21-26, 1961, this Department participated with other City Depart- ments in providing displays at Lenox Square for the “Salute to Atlanta.” The Department also had a very substantial and informative Urban Renewal display at the Southeastern Fair. « Recertification of Workable Program: The Department prepared, with assistance of material furnished by other Departments and Agencies, Atlanta’s annual report for Recertifica- tion of Progress in Community Improvement (Workable Program). The principal comments by the Federal Government in its Recertification of the Workable Program (to January 1, 1963) were: (1) That progress in Housing Code enforcement is good, but the City badly needs additional Inspectors and suggestion was made that building permit fees might be increased to finance the cost of the Housing Code enforce- ment service; and (2) That activities of the Citizens Advisory Com- mittee for Urban Renewal be more compre- hensive and positive in the role of actually accomplishing community improvements. 5 Apartment Improvement: Inspection and upgrading major medium rental apartment developments has been undertaken by the Rehabilitation Specialist of the Department. Revision of Housing Code: A comprehensive revision of the Housing Code is currently being undertaken, designed to clarify and strengthen certain provisions of the Code, based on our 2% years actual experience in Code Enforcement, IV. OTHER MAJOR URBAN RENEWAL ets AND RELATED PROJECTS: Buttermilk Bottoms: The 160 acre Buttermilk Bottoms tract has, since November, 1960, been designated and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen as a future Urban Renewal Project. This area has long been considered by many as Atlanta’s future Number 1 Urban Renewal Project. West End: A General Neighborhood Renewal Plan study is underway in a 650 acre area of the “West End”: to be completed in June, 1962. It is anticipated that a $1,500,000 Urban Renewal Project will develop in at least 10% of the area being studied. Transportation Plaza: A Feasibility Study for future Urban Renewal Projects is being made by the Planning Depart- ment in the 500 acre tract known as ““Transporta- tion Plaza,” which includes the area between Whitehall-Spring Streets and Northside Drive, from McDaniel Street to North Avenue. Georgia State College: An Urban Renewal Project for expansion of Georgia State College along Decatur Street, be- tween Central Avenue and Piedmont Avenue, is already definitely underway, with the entire local share of the cost of the project being borne by Georgia State College and the State Board of Regents. Howard School: Application has been prepared for submittal to the Federal Government for a small Urban Project 6 —— et sponsored by the School Department primarily for expansion of Howard High School. The Board of Education has conimitted itself to defray all but $17,500 of the cost of the local share of this project. East Atlanta: An application is being prepared by the Hous- ing Authority for a 110 acre Urban Renewal Pro- ject in East Atlanta in the Mayson Avenue- Hardee Street area. About half of this project is contemplated for rehabilitation. There is also sufficient vacant land in this project to provide location within the project for construction of additional public housing units required, before any demolition takes place within the project area. Bond Issue: Since 1958 the Urban Renewal Department has been working consistently for adoption of a Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Pro- jects, has developed such a proposal for con- sideration by the Urban Renewal Committee and is prepared to present and support the proposal before the Bond Commission. This proposal is for six year program, 1962-7, and, in addition to the projects listed above, includes five other badly needed projects. Two of these are pro- posed as “companion” projects to complement others. The local share of this proposed six year program amounts to $8,000,000. This includes a $1,000,000 revolving fund for non-Federal-as- sisted projects. This amount is not excessive, when compared with the needs of the City, and is in keeping with the financial effort being made in Urban Renewal by other cities of comparable size. Relocation Housing: Other developments in progress, not a direct. part of but closely related to Urban Renewal, are the 650 unit Field Road Public Housing Project for Negroes and 250 units of high-rise Public Heusing for Elderly (Whites) now underway on Ashby Street, just South of the Joel Chandler Harris Public Housing Project. Also commitment has been made in the Eastern sector of the Butler Street Urban Renewal Project for 200 units of high-rise Public Housing for the Elderly (Negroes). V. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: The highlight of citizen participation during 1961 was the enthusiastic and effective part played by neighborhood groups, business associations, 7 trade organizations, clubs and individual citizens in Atlanta’s first FIGHT BLIGHT Campaign. The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Re- newal was particularly helpful in a clerical, finan- cial and advisory capacity. Throughout the year the Acting Director of the Citizens Advisory Committee published and distributed to its mem- bership a very informative weekly newsletter. The Citizens Advisory Committee also provided for publication of the 1960 Report of the Urban Renewal Department, and has offered to publish this report. It has also been very active through the courtesy of the Trust Company of Georgia in arranging informative talks and tours on Urban Renewal for various citizen groups. The Chamber of Commerce has listed progress in Urban Renewal as one of its seven major objec- tives during 1962. The first edition of “Atlanta” (January, 1962, edition), a publication sponsored by the “Forward Atlanta” movement of the Cham- ber of Commerce, contained as its primary feature an excellent article on Urban Renewal. The Central Atlanta Association and the newly organized Uptown Association have both strongly endorsed and adopted policy supporting Urban Renewal. The League of Women Voters published during 1961 a special edition of its “FACTS” pamphlet devoted exclusively to Urban Renewal. Both this organization and the Voters Guild promi- nently featured Urban Renewal in their educa- tional campaigns for voters during the 1961 Pri- mary and General Election. All local candidates for re-election during the 1961 Mayor and Board of Aldermen campaign endorsed and promised support for Urban Renewal. The local press, radio and television have con- sistently supported and assisted the Urban Renewal Program. VI. SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE FUTURE: (a) According to the 1960 census, there are 40,000 dwelling units within the City of Atlanta that are dilapidated or deteriorating. These repre- sent areas of the City six times as extensive as our current Urban Renewal Projects. It takes little imagination to see the need for Housing Code Enforcement and Urban Renewal clearance projects in these areas. (b) A Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, with some degree of acceptance for future development, is essential to planning areas for Housing Code Enforcement, taking full 8 advantage of capital improvements by other De- partments for Urban Renewal credit purposes and for controlling, or at least influencing, interim developments in various critical areas of the City, (c) Adequate provision for financing such a program on a continuing basis is a must, if Urban Renewal is to serve the purpose intended in Atlanta, and which it is capable of doing, if given adequate financial support. The City simply cannot afford to fail to take advantage of the opportunity now offered, through the Urban Renewal Program, to rid itself of its extensive festering slums. (d) Future substantial Urban Renewal Projects cannot be undertaken, however, without simul- taneously providing for additional Public Housing to accommodate those displaced families whose income is too low to buy or rent standard dwelling units in the open market. (ce) The adoption by the City of Minimum Standards for existing commercial and industrial properties, similar to those now in the Housing Code for residential structures, is essential if we are to eliminate slums and upgrade neighbor- hoods. (f) Violations of the Housing Code are so numerous and extensive, it is doubtful that ma- terial progress can be made in corrective measures until the Courts adopt the policy of fining offenders on first notice and summons for Hous- ing Code violations, in much the same manner as is now followed in Traffic Court for traffic viola- tions, (g) The Sanitary, Health and Fire Depart- ments have been and can continue to contribute tremendously to Environmental Improvement throughout the City by assisting in enforcing clean up of premises and removal of accumulations of trash and litter from occupied properties and vacant lots. This will, at the same time, improve sanitary and health conditions and reduce fire hazards. (h) Improvement of apartment zoning regula- tions would greatly assist, from an Environmental Improvement standpoint, prevention of future slums, through new construction . (i) Greater restrictions and controls on opera- tors of junk yards and salvage dumps throughout the City is very much needed. A requirement for screening existing establishments in this category with a woven redwood fence, similar to that now required for new establishments would be a 9 tremendous benefit to the City in its Environ- mental Improvement effort. (j) Thorough rehabilitation through Housing Code enforcement is the backbone of the City- wide Urban Renewal effort. Increased emphasis now on this phase, with additional Housing Code Inspectors, is far cheaper and more practical for the City than clearance and redevelopment /ater, except in those areas which are already so badly deteriorated that it is not economically feasible to rehabilitate them. (k) The need urgently exists for some appro- priate incentives, probably tax concessions, to encourage private enterprise to redevelop, at no cost to the City, slum areas in accordance with plans and appropriate controls established and approved by the City. VII. IN APPRECIATION: The Urban Renewal Department is especially appreciative of assistance and cooperation rendered during 1961 in the overall Urban Re- newal effort by the following on various and special occasions, for which space herein does not permit detailed recognition. Various Departments of the City of Atlanta (especially the Planning and Construction De- partments): Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Board of Education Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Planning Board State Highway Department Fulton County Health Department Federal Agencies Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal Municipal Court Better Housing Commission Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Women’s Chamber of Commerce Central Atlanta Association Uptown Association Atlanta Real Estate Board Fulton County Grand Juries Grand Jurors Association Voters Guild League of Women Voters Atlanta Urban League Atlanta newspapers and local radio and television stations Trust Company of Georgia And host of organizations, clubs and individual friends and supporters The Urban Renewal Department especially 10 wishes to acknowledge the valuable services and consistent support given this Department and the Urban Renewal Program by two former members of the Urban Renewal Committee, Alderman Jesse Draper and W. A. “Bill” Sims, who chose not to stand for re-election in the 1961 political cam- paign. 1]  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Document 1 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/958781656e699bec2f8ff186011cbb68.pdf 1d50ffab897906be83cf963cd58f94e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A REPORT To The Citizens of Atlanta On URBAN RENEWAL During 1961 URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT CITY OF ATLANTA BY MALCOLM D. JONES, DIRECTOR PUBLISHED BY CITIZENS ADVISORY CO MM ITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J . ARCH AVARY, JR ., CHAIRMAN ( �CITY OF ATLANTA URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor City of Atlanta BOARD OF ALDERMEN REPORT FOR 1961 Sam Massell, Jr., President FIRST WARD: James E. Jackson; Robert S. Dennis SECOND WARD: E. A. Gilliam; R. E. Lee Field THIRD WARD: Wm. T. Knight; James E. Vickers I. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOURTH WARD: Douglas Wood; Charles Leftwich FIFTH WARD: John A. White; G. Everett Millican SIXTH WARD: Richard C. Freeman; Cecil Turner SEVENTH WARD: Jack Summers; Milton G. Farris EIGHTH WARD: Rodney M. Cook; Douglas L. Fowlkes URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE G. Everett Millican, Chairman John A. White, Vice Chairman A. E. Gilliam Rodney M. Cook BETTER HOUSING COMMISSION B. A. Martin, Chairman C. Talmadge Hardeman Sam I. Cooper Dr. Sidney L. Davis R. A. Thompson URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Malcolm D. Jones, Director Joseph A. Rabun, Assistant Director Willis L. Buckner, Rehabilitation Specialist Oliver M. Ownby, Environmental Improvement Div. James A. Smith, Relocation Housing Div. HOUSING AUTHORITY John 0. Chiles, Chairman Dr. Allen D. Albert, Jr., Edwin L. Sterne Vice Chairman Frank G. Etheridge Charles E. Thwaite, Jr. M. B. Satterfield, Executive Director Earl H. Metzger, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J . Arch Avary, Chairman W. L . Ramsey, Executive Secretary I The primary purpose of this report is to bring to the citizens of Atlanta a better concept of Urban Renewal, why we have it, how it works, who is responsible for it, what has been accomplished to date, principal needs for the future and suggestions for accomplishing them. The Urban Renewal Department performs four major functions, the first and foremost of which is prescribed in ordinance establishing the Department, adopted July 1, 1957 which states, "The functions of this department shall be to study the Urban Renewal requirements of the City of Atlanta, to determine ways and means for their accomplishment and to provide and facilitate timely coordination and orderly development of Urban Renewal plans, projects and other related activities throughout the city . . . and to make recommendations for facilitating progress on Urban Renewal in the City of Atlanta... " In carrying out this function the Urban Renewal Department serves as the staff of the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen and performs the principal coordinating activities on Urban Renewal matters with other Departments and Agencies. This work is performed by the Director, Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Specialist and Secretary. The second function assigned this Department, as of July 1, 195~, is enforcement of the Housing and Slum Clearance Code of the City of Atlanta. For this purpose the Department is now authorized a Chief Inspector, 8 Field Inspectors and 2 Clerks. The third function is the city-wide responsibility for providing relocation housing assistance for families displaced by Governmental action, including expressway acquisition, and for issuance of certificates of eligibility to displaced families for purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes under the 221 Program. A relocation Housing Officer and Secretary perform this function. 1 �The fourth and most recently assigned function, since August 1, 1960, is responsibility for enforcement of the City Ord;nance requiring that demolitions be accomplished within a prescribed time limit after issuance of demolition permit and that resulting debris, litter and rubble be removed from the premises. This function is performed by tl1e Environmental Improvement Division, in addition to Housing Code enforcement. The Urban Renewal Department, with advice and assistance of other Departments, especially the Planning Department, initiates and makes recommendations to the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen for new Urban Renewal Projects, reviews Urban Renewal Plans for the Urban Renewal Committee and when appropriate initiates changes in boundaries of existing Projects. Survey, planning and execution of the City's current Urban Renewal Projects, after selection, designation and adoption of the Projects by the City, has been delegated by Ordinance to the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, as the City's Agent. However, the establishment of broad policies for operation of the entire Urban Renewal program and responsibility for insuring that they are carried out is a duty and function of the City (the Mayor and Board of Aldermen) executed through its Urban Renewal Committee. This responsibility should not and cannot be delegated. II. SUMMARY-EXISTING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS: Atlanta's five Urban Renewal Projects now comprise 1303 acres, originally contained 2,971 substandard residential structures to be demolished, 1500 dwellings to be rehabilitated, will require 4,545 families to move and after redevelopment will house 7,598 families in safe, decent and sanitary standard housing ( a gain of 969 families) above the number that were in the areas originally. The net project cost of the first five projects will be roughly $27,000,000, of which the local share is $9,000,000, with $18,000,000 being borne by the Federal Government. Taxes ( city and county) derived from the areas before the projects started was $160,000 annually; after redevelopment is complete the value of newly constructed taxable property in the areas is conservatively estimated to be $125,000,000, producing in real estate taxes alone $1,600,000 annually, an increase of ten fold. The first three ( center of town) projects were adopted in February, 1956, and the two outlying projects, for relocation purposes, were adopted in August, 1957. Final plans for Butler, RawsonWashington and Thomasville Projects were approved July, 1959, and for University and Rockdale June, 1960. Execution is considered to have started in Butler, Rawson-Washington and Thomasville Projects January 1, 1960, and in University and Rockdale January 1, 1961. The redevelopment phase is five years for all projects. By year end 1961, some 2400 substandard properties had been acquired by the Housing Authority at an expenditure of $17,000,000. 70% of all parcels to be acquired, have been purchased or are under condemnation; all property in the Thomasville Project had been acquired or was in the process of condemnation; over 1,000 substandard structures had been demolished and their occupants rehoused in standard dwellings; 431 dwelling units in the Urban Renewal Projects had been brought up to standards required by the Housing Code and 673 additional units were in the process of being rehabilitated. Six parcels, consisting of 69.43 acres, or 7.5 % of the Urban Renewal tracts, have already been sold for redevelopment valued at $12,068,350. This includes a $3,250,000, 21 story, luxury apartment building; a 1,000 pupil elementary school, an 8 story Holiday Motel; 596 medium priced rental apartment units; and 100 units of single family 221 sales housing. III. PRINCIPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT: Housing Code Enforcement: Of the local share, all but $1 ,500,000 in cash, the total 1957 Urban Renewal Bond funds, is being provided by non-cash grants in aid by other departments for capital improvements which will serve the areas. $4,500,000 of this amount is being provided by the Board of Education in the form of school construction. In order to make the Housing Code felt throughout the entire city, the E nvironmental Improvement Division has devoted its efforts during 1961 primarily to the worst property in the block or neighborhood basis. However, in addition to city-wide coverage, conservation areas in salvagable, residential neighborhoods have now been selected for concentrated effort in 1962 on a house-by-house basis. This should result in substantial increased production during 1962. 2 3 �A SUMMARY OF HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTMTIES FOLLOWS: As of December 31, 1961 , ~~}. /6. Major Repairs: \ _:," _~," ,<> ~\ q, r "'<" \.>' Sept.82 Dec. • 59 544 1960 ~ 1046 Cas es 695 793 1509 Units 3628 3063 1307 2270 1..2.2..!. 111 326 51 205 .ill.! 271 712 216 407 .ill.! 201 306 974 130 329 410 .ill.! Conservn t ion Arens Cases referred to other Departments 747 121 207 .ill.! /4. Demolitions: Cases Units /3. Minor Deficiencies : (Usually clenn up of premises ) 1959 1960 1960 /2. Demolition Permits complied /3. Demolition Permits Cases considered by Better Housing Commission /2 . Court cnses for non-compliance with Units Placard ed (with approval of B.H.C. ) Famili es required to movefor demo Ii lions Families required to move for other reasons /6. Court Cases for Housing Code violations (nil won) 1960 887 (9) (137) ( 325) 1960 ~ (242) (675) 1960 ~ (192) (465) (7) 1960 1961 36 47 1960 .ill.! NOTES: Where no dates are indicated, figures pertain to 1961 operations only, Figures in ( ) also included under other items. /6 . Requires average of 6 inspections each /4. Requires average of 4 inspections each . /3. Requires average of 3 inspections eac h. /2. Requires nv ernge of 2 inspection s each. At year e nd, I nspecto rs were carrying an average work load of approximately 225 uncompleted cases each. The above was accomplished with only 4 Inspectors in 1959 and 1960; in 1961 with 6-1/3 Inspectors; 8 Inspectors are now authorized. The Better Housing Commission has considered 462 slow moving and difficult cases in an effort to resolve them without court action; and has authorized the placarding of 917 dwelling units. Relocation Housing: During 1961, 620 certificates of eligibility (23 to Whites and 597 to Negroes) were issued by the Relocation Housing Division to displaced families for the purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes built by private enterprise. A total of 3,210 certificates (306 to Whites and 2904 to Negroes) ( 4 The Relocation Housing office of this Department has relocated 58 displaced families in private rentals and referred 340 families to Public Housing. 1959 1960 /2. Properties Ins pected in /2. have been issued under this program to date. Since this program started in 1958, building permits have been issued for construction within the City of Atlanta for 2,889 single family, 221 houses (1072 for Whites and 181 7 for Negroes) . All but 100 of these have been completed and all but 137 of the completed houses have been sold and occupied. This program alone represents $29,000,000 in new construction in Atlanta. Fight Blight: During April, 1961, the Urban Renewal Department, with the assistance of other Departments and agencies, promoted and spear-headed a very successful city-wide FIGHT BLIGHT campaign. This was closely tied in with and supported by the Women's Chamber of Commerce in connection with its annual Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Campaign. Exhibits: During the week of August 21-26, 1961, this Department participated with other City Departments in providing displays at Lenox Square for the "Salute to Atlanta." The Department also had a very substantial and informative Urban Renewal display at the Southeastern Fair. Recertification of Workable Program: The Department prepared, with assistance of material furnished by other Departments and Agencies, Atlanta's annual report for Recertification of Progress in Community Improvement (Workable Program). The principal comments by the Federal Government in its Recertification of the Workable Program (to January 1, 1963) were: (1) That progress in Housing Code enforcement is good, but the City badly needs additional Inspectors and suggestion was made that building permit fees might be increased to finance the cost of the Housing Code enforcement service; and (2) That activities of the Citizens Advisory Com- mittee for Urban Renewal be more comprehensive and positive in the role of actually accomplishing community improvements. 5 �Apartment Improvement: Inspection and upgrading major medium rental apartment developments has been undertaken by the Rehabilitation Specialist of the Department. sponsored by the School Department primarily for expansion of Howard High School. The Board of Education has committed itself to defray all but $17,500 of the cost of the local share of this project. Revision of Housing Code: East Atlanta: A comprehensive revision of the Housing Code is currently being undertaken, designed to clarify and strengthen certain provisions of the Code, based on our 2½ years actual experience in Code Enforcement. An application is being prepared by the Housing Authority for a 110 acre Urban Renewal Project in East Atlanta in the Mayson A venueHardee Street area. About half of this project is contemplated for rehabilitation. There is also sufficient vacant land in this project to provide location within the project for construction of additional public housing units required, before a,ny demolition takes place within the project area. ) I J IV. OTHER MAJOR URBAN RENEWAL mlili'ORTS AND RELATED PROJECTS: EH Buttermilk Bottoms: Bond Issue: The 160 acre Buttermilk Bottoms tract has, since November, 1960, been designated and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen as a future Urban Renewal Project. This area has long been considered by many as Atlanta's future Number 1 Urban Renewal Project. West End: A General Neighborhood Renewal Plan study is underway in a 650 acre area of the "West End": to be completed in June, 1962. It is anticipated that a $1,500,000 Urban Renewal Project will develop in at least 10% of the area being studied. Transportation Plaza: A Feasibility Study for future Urban Renewal Projects is being made by the Planning Department in the 500 acre tract known as "Transportation Plaza," which includes the area between Whitehall-Spring Streets and Northside Drive, from McDaniel Street to North Avenue. Georgia State College: An Urban Renewal Project for expansion of Georgia State College along Decatur Street, between Central Avenue and Piedmont Avenue, is already definitely underway, with the entire local share of the cost of the project being borne by Georgia State College and the State Board of Regents. Since 1958 the Urban Renewal Department has been working consistently for adoption of a Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, has developed such a proposal for consideration by the Urban Renewal Committee and is prepared to present and support the proposal before the Bond Commission. This proposal is for six year program, 1962-7, and, in addition to the projects listed above, includes five other badly needed projects. Two of these are proposed as "companion" projects to complement others. The local share of this proposed six year program amounts to $8,000,000. This includes a $1 000 000 revolving fund for non-Federal-assisted projects. This amount is not excessive, when compared with the needs of the City, and is in keeping with the financial effort being made in Urban Renewal by other cities of comparable size. Relocation Housing: Other developments in progress, not a direct , part of but closely related to ~rban R~newal, _are the 650 unit Field Road Public Housmg Project for Negroes and 250 units of high-rise Public Reusing for Elderly (Whites) now underway on Ashby Street, just. South . of the Joel Ch~ndler Harris Public Housmg Project. Also commitment has been made in the Eastern sector of the Butler Street Urban Renewal Project for 200 units of high - rise Public Housing for the Elderly (Negroes) . V. Howard School: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Application has been prepared for submittal to the Federal Government for a small Urban Project The highlight of citizen participation during 1961 was the enthusiastic and effective part played by neighborhood groups, business associations, 6 7 �trade organizations, clubs and individual citizens in Atlanta's first FIGHT BLIGHT Campaign. The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal was particularly helpful in a clerical financial and. advisory capacity. Throughout the year the A~tmg Dir~ctor of t~e _Citizens Advisory CoIIlID.lttee published and distributed to its memb~r~hip a vef)'. informative weekly newsletter. The Citizens Advisory Committee also provided for publication of the 1960 Report of the Urban R~newal Department, and has offered to publish this report. It has also been very active through !l1e cour~esy . of the :rrust Company of Georgia m arrangmg informative talks and tours on Urban Renewal for various citizen groups. . The Chamber of Commerce has listed progress Urban_ Renewal as one of its seven major objectives durmg 1962. The first edition of "Atlanta" (January, 1962, edition), a publication sponsored by the "Forward Atlanta" movement of the Chamber of Commerce, contained as its primary feature an excellent article on Urban Renewal. ~ Th~ Central Atlanta Association and the newly orgarnzed Uptown Association have both strongly endorsed and adopted policy supporting Urban Renewal. The League of Women Voters published during 1961 a special edition of its "FACTS" pamphlet devoted exclusively to Urban Renewal. Both this organization and the Voters Guild prominently featured Urban Renewal in their educational campaigns for voters during the 1961 Primary and General Election. All local candidates for re-election during the 1961 Mayor and Board of Aldermen campaign endorsed and promised support for Urban Renewal. The local press, radio and television have consistently supported and assisted the Urban Renewal Program. VI. SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE FUTURE: (a) According to the 19 60 census there are 40,000 dwelling units within the City 'of Atlanta that are dilapidated or deteriorating. These represent areas of the City six times as extensive as ~ur ~urre?t ~rban Renewal Projects. It takes little 1magmation to see the need for Housing Code Enforcement and Urban Renewal clearance projects in these areas. advantage of capital improvements by other Departments for Urban Renewal credit purposes and for controlling, or at least influencing, interim developments in various critical areas of the City. ( c) Adequate provision for financing such a program on a continuing basis is a must, if Urban Renewal is to serve the purpose intended in Atlanta, and which it is capable of doing, if given adequate financial support. The City simply carmot afford to fail to take advantage of the opportunity now offered, through the Urban Renewal Program, to rid itself of its extensive festering slums. ( d) Future substantial Urban Renewal Projects cannot be undertaken, however, without simultaneously providing for additional Public Housing to accommodate those displaced families whose income is too low to buy or rent standard dwelling units in the open market. ( e) The adoption by the City of Minimum Standards for existing commercial and industrial properties, similar to those now in the Housing Code for residential structures, is essential if we are to eliminate slums and upgrade neighborhoods. (f) Violations of the Housing Code are so numerous and extensive, it is doubtful that material progress can be made in corrective measures until the Courts adopt the policy of fining offenders on first notice and summons for Housing Code violations, in much the same manner as is now followed in Traffic Court for traffic violations. (g) The Sanitary, Health and Fire Departments have been and can continue to contribute tremendously to Environmental Improvement throughout the City by assisting in enforcing clean up of premises and removal of accumulations of trash and litter from occupied properties and vacant lots. This will, at the same time, improve sanitary and health conditions and reduce fire hazards. (h) Improvement of apartment zoning regulations would greatly assist, from an Environmental Improvement standpoint, prevention of future slums, through new construction . (b) A Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, with some degree of acceptance for future development, is essential to planning areas for Housing Code Enforcement, taking full (i) Greater restrictions and controls on operators of junk yards and salvage dumps throughout the City is very much needed. A requirement for screening existing establishments in this category with a woven redwood fence, similar to that now required for new establishments would be a i 9 �tremendous benefit to the City in its Environmental Improvement effort. (j) Thorough rehabilitation through Housing Code enforcement is the backbone of the Citywide Urban Renewal effort. Increased emphasis now on this phase, with additional Housing Code Inspectors, is far cheaper and more practical for the City than clearance and redevelopment later, except in those areas which are already so badly deteriorated that it is not economically feasible to rehabilitate them. wishes to acknowledge the valuable services and consistent support given this Department and the Urban Renewal Program by two former members of the Urban Renewal Committee, Alderman Jesse Draper and W. A . "Bill" Sims, who chose not to stand for re-election in the 1961 political campaign. (k) The need urgently exists for some appropriate incentives, probably tax concessions, to encourage private enterprise to redevelop, at no cost to the City, slum areas in accordance with plans and appropriate controls established and approved by the City. VII. IN APPRECIATION: The Urban Renewal Department is especially appreciative of assistance and cooperation rendered during 1961 in the overall Urban Renewal effort by the following on various and special occasions, for which space herein does not permit detailed recognition. Various Departments of the City of Atlanta ( especially the Planning and Construction Departments) : Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Board of Education Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Planning Board State Highway Department Fulton County Health Department Federal Agencies Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal Municipal Court Better Housing Commission Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Women's Chamber of Commerce Central Atlanta Association Uptown Association Atlanta Real E state Board Fulton County Grand Juries Grand Jurors Association Voters Guild League of Women Voters Atlanta Urban League Atlanta newspapers and local radio and t elevision stations Trust Company of Georgia And host of organizations, clubs and individual friends and supporters The Urban Renewal Department especially 10 ( 11 �( �r �November 24, 1969 Dr. Willi am M . Sllttles Vice Presi dent Georgi State University 33 Gilmer Str e t, S. E . Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Bill: May I acknowl d ge receipt of your letter of Novem ber 2.1 t submitting your resignation a Chairman of the Joint Atlanta-Fulton Citiz ns Advisory Committee . F irst, may I thank you l:t>r the plendid job you ha¥ done and expres r g ratitude for th m ny long hours you have put into thi ta k. I ·u co to fill th resi ult · th M r . Mite 11, nd w will ttempt cy that has been created by your With appr ci tion, I am Sine rely your . • Iv IAJr:l p All n~ Jr. �0 C ITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL November 5, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Joe C. Whitley 325-Orleans Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mr. ::~t:i::zens Advisory .. i• Cf.Wee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc I �;! GEORGIA 33 GILMER STATE STREET, S. E. UN IVER~ ATLANTA, ~ GEORGl ~ 3 3 f 3 \ -~ November 7, 1969 ~ Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor, City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Representatives of the IPA will present the Atlanta-Fulton County Merger Study to the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee on Tuesday, November 1S, 1969, at 10:00 a. m. in the Assembly Hall, Sparks Hall, Georgia State University. Since phase I of the Study is now complete and since phase 2, which is informing the citizens of the Study and its recommendations, s1Tu:@uld now begin, I plan to recommend the following at this meeting: Since the task of advising the IPA officials with their study has been basically completed, the Citizens Advisory Committee should either be discharged and a new group named to implement phase 2 or the present committee should be greatly increased in number. (1) (2) Since Georgia State h as become a University, and since the University is in a period of unprecedented academic and physi-cal growth, and since I serve as Vice President of the University, Chairman of the Master Campus Planning Committee, and Chairman of the Academic Growth Committee, I do not feel that I can give the time necessary to the implementation of phase 2. The Chairman should be able to give full time to the importatEi1i task of informing our d itizens of the recommendations of this Study. Therefore, I feel that I must resign as Chairman of the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee. I will be happy to continue as a member of the committee. It is always a pleasure to work with you with you . and to be associated Sincerely , Wi1_ 0 ~ ~ ~ William M. Suttles Vi c e President WMS / r lb �~~,Aw, ~,.q.c..u,e.., F ORM 700-B/G-B OM . TrL1st Co n.1.par1y o f G eo r g1a PO S T O FF I C E DR AWER 44 1 B Atlanta , Gcorg i a -30302 Noveffiber 12, 1969 Mr. Charles L. Davis Director of Fi nance Cit y of Atlanta ® 501 Ci t y Hall Atl anta, Georgi a 30303 Dear Charles: Thanks f or your letter of November 5 r egarding gr ants to the Citi zens Advisory Commi t t ee f or Urban Renewa l by Cit y of At l anta , I' ve had t he opportunity of di. cus sing thi s with Chai xma.11 Noah Langdale and we concur i n your evaluati on of the needs of t ho Committee, As I have been charged with the r esponsibility of handling the f i nances for the Committee, I would apprec iate you accepting this l etter as our offici al r equest f or a $3 , 000 gr ant for the year 1970 , Thanks for your good he lp . Kindes t r egar ds . Sincer ely , I / I \ I . CJ\-i A. B. Padgett Vice-Chairman Citi zens Advis ory Conu ittee f or Urban Renewal ABP:bb copies t o Dr. Noah Langda l e i Jr , _,,,,,Colonel Mal colm J ones..__./ �! October 29, 1969 Mr . Samuel Inman Cooper Cooper, Barrett .. Skinner, Woodbury & Cooper, Inc . Architects and Engineers 501--507 Henry Grady Building Atlanta,. Georgia Dear Sam,. I am. delighted that you are able to again serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. With appreciation for your kind expressions of support, I am Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr:lrd \ �ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 October 28, 1969 From Malcolm D. T l.f.....<11, Housing co--xf.~r TO: Mr. George Berry Director of Governmental Liaison Re your attached note and Memorandum of October 23i> 1969, from Charles Davis, I w as not aware of the arrangement described in second paragraph of Mr. D a vis ' Memo . However, I a m thi s date pro viding e a ch Dr. Langdale, Dean Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padget, with a copy of Mr. Davis I s Memo to determine if it reflects their understanding and agreement. If so, I w ill request Dr . Langdale to submit a formal request soon to Mr. Davis for inclusion of the $3, 000 in the City 1 s 1970 B udget. MDJ/mc Encl: N o te with M e m o from Mr. Da vis a ttached F ORM 25 - 15 �Memo DATE From GEORGE BERRY Col . Jones To---------------- E vi dent ly , Mr. Davis d o es no t ha ve the und e r s tandin~ th a t the $15,000 is t o be continue d intri 1970. He stat e s that it has been re moved a nd a $3,000 a ppropri a tion will be made for 1970. Ple a se return for my fi mes. �CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 October 23, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE W. ROY SMITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE EDGAR A . VAUGHN , JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JAMES R . FOUNTAIN, JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MEMORANDUM TO: Mr . George Berry FROM: Charles L. Davis c9- Reference is made to your memo of October 23, 1969, in which you discuss the appropriation the City of Atlanta is making to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. Along this line, I would like to advise that in either May or June of this year I worked very closely with Mr. Noah Langdale and Dean Alex Lacey who was then acting as Direct or of the Committee regarding the current year's appropriation. It was concluded at that time that there would be no funds requested fr om the City in 1969 and that future appropriations would be reduced fr om the $15,000 level to approximately $3 ,000 per year. This reduction took into account the City furnishing an Executive Director and the proper supporting clerical resources. We have removed the 1969 appropriation and have earmarked the 1970 Budget Request to show a request of approximately $3,000 for the Citizens Advisory Committee f or Urban Renewal. CLD:dhf cc: Mr. Woody Underwood Mr. Gerald Bernal Mr. Malcolm Jones Dean Alex Lacey �I I .I ,I ,.I dITY1 I .! F .ATLAl'JT.A i I I CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jack Adair, President Adair Realty and Loan Company 56 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Adair: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revis e d its structural organization and operational policy a s a result of the incr e a s ed activity and sound d e dication of the Committe e. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red t e rms for all members, in order to effect gradua l turnove r and to bring n ew i n t e r e sts into the Committee . Terms ha v e b een propo se d for 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointments, d e t e rmine d initia lly a lpha b etic a lly~ In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old membe rs for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to w e lcome the n e w m e mbe rs to the Committee. It is a ple a sur e the refor e for me to r eappoint you to ac t ive membe r s h i p on this essential Commit t e e for a per iod of o ne y ear. I hope tha t you will b e a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 m the event y ou fe e l tha t you s hould decline. Sincer e ly, Iva n Alle n , Jr . M a yo r IAJ r / mc I �~ - ·,, CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE , Executive Secretary Mr. T. M.- Alexander, Sr., President Alexander and Associates 208 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Alexander: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased acitivity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing prem,ise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active m _e mbership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr/mc �.j CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel . 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Erne st Banks 106 Forrest Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dr. Banks: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old · members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C ITY FA.TL.ANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Richard K. Barksdale 3786 Wisteria Lane, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Dear Mr. Barksdale: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the i .n creased activity and sou.nd dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi~en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY F A.TLAN,,,.,.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Robert W. Bivens Executive Director Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. 2 Peachtree Street, N. W. Suite 2740 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Bivens: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons f or membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen fun:tion and for a job well done; and to welcome the new member s to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. ' --~ Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . M ayor IAJr/mc �CIT T OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Execut ive Secretary Mr. William L. Calloway, President Calloway Realty Company 193 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Calloway: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structur a l organizat ion and op e rational policy as a result of the increas e d activity and sound d e di cation of the Committee . The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms f or all m e mbers, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. T e rms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointm e nt s , d e t e rmined initia lly alpha beti cally. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their d e dication to this important c i tizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefor e for m e to reappoint you to acti ve member s hip on thi s essential C ommittee for a p er iod of thr ee y e ar s . I hop e tha t y o u w ill b e a ble to se rve. Pleas e notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext . 430 or 431 in the event you fe el that you should decline . Since rely, -~ Ivan A ll e n, Jr . M a yo r IAJr / m c �CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jack _C arrollton Senior Sales Representative Georgia Power Company P. 0. Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr. Carrollton: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication ·of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, dete rmined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members t-o the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will b e able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, .·~ I Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor IAJr / mc �CITY OF .ATLAN October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. F. Ea-r le Connell, Vice President Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association 300 West Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Dear Mr. Connell: The Citizens_ Adivorsy Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. · In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential for a period of 2 years. I hope that you will be able to serve. the old a job pleasure Committee Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, .Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF A.TLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 _ ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Sam I. Cooper, Architect Cooper, ·Barnett, Skinner, Woodbury and Cooper, Inc. Henry Grady Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Cooper: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determin_e d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel.. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �CITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Sujette F. Crank 131 Li"nkwood Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311 Dear Mrs. Crank: The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLA.NT.A CITY HALL October 30, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Lawrence Geller stedt Beers Construction Company P. 0. Box 7361 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Dear Mr. Geller stedt: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organizational and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication -of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 1n the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, ., Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r / mc �C ITY OF A.TLA~JTPi. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Hal Gibson 1646 Mt. Par an Road, N. W. Atlanta , Georgia 30327 Dear Mrs. Gibson: The Citizen~ Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound d e dication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been propos e d for l, 2 or 3 year appointm ent s , dete rmined initially alphabe ti c ally. In acc orda n ce w ith the f o reg oin g pr emise , I w ish t o tha n k members for their dedication to this important citi z en function and for well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a therefore for me to appoint you to a c tive member s hip on this e ssential for a period of thr e e years. I hop e tha t you will b e a ble to se rve. the old a job ple a sure Committee Ple a s e notify M a lcolm Jone s of my Offic e , T e l. 522-4463, E x t . 4 30 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincer e ly, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / m c �C IVJ..,Y OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522 -4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs, Mary Gilmer, Principal Dean· Rusk School 433 Peeples Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mrs. Gilmer: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, ., Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C ITY OF A.TLJANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Denver D. Gray, Chairman Housing and Red~velopment Committee Chamber of Commerce Travelers Insurance Company 230 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Gray: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural orga ni z ation and oper a tional policy a s a result of the incr e ased activity a nd sound d e dication of the Committe e. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interest s into the Committee. T e rms have bee n proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d e t e rmined initially alphabe tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedic a tion to this important citizen function ,and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to th e Committe e. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to a ctive m e mbe rship on thi s e ssential Committee . Plea se notify M a lcolm Jones of my O ffi ce , T e l. 522- 446 3 , E x t. 43 0 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sinc e r e ly, Ivan Allen, Jr. M ay o r IAJr / mc �C I T Y OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Rev. Joseph L. Griggs Gordon Street Presbyterian Church 1450 Gordon Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Rev. Griggs: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the· Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext, 430 ' or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r / m c �CITY OF A.TLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E xecutive Secretary ..,. Mr. Joe Guthridge Vice President for Development Georgia School of Technology 225 North Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313 Dear Mr. Guthridge: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organiz a tion and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound d e dic a t i on of the Committee . The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have b e en propos e d for 1, 2 or 3 yea r appointm ents, det e rmined i nitia lly alpha betic a lly. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to a ppoint you to a ctive memb er ship on this e ssential Committe e for a p e riod of thre e y e ars. I ho pe that you will be a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 in the e vent you feel that you should decline. Since rely, Ivan Allen, Jr. M a yo r IAJ r / mc �CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Leonard :Haas Grizzard and Haas 306 Carnegie Building 133 Carnegie Way, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mrs. Haas: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the. Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, '·· ,·~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C .x. TY OF A.TLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA- 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IYAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs . . Grace Hamilton Hamilton Associates, Consultants 582 University Place, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mrs. Hamilton: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revis ed its structural organization and opel.'ational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, ·2 or 3 year appointments , determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that Y<?U will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 m the event you feel t~at you _s~ould decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA, J r . /mj �C ITY F.ATLP~T.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-44 63 Are a Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR . , Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr, J: B. Harris Herndon Building 239 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dr. Harris: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nornina ted some new persons for m e mb e rship and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in orde r to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointm e nts, det e rmined initi a lly alphabetically. In accordance with foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important c itizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you w ill be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you .should decline. Sincerely, Iva n Allen, Jr. Mayo r IAJ r / rr �C ITY OF ~.rLAl TA CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Lottie L. Harris 1478 Mozley Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mrs. Harris: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal h as recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound d e dication of the. Committe e . The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to being new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determine d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the _C ommittee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to ac tive membe rship on this essential Committe e . for a period of one year. I hope that you will b e able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sinc ere ly, Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor IA, Jr. / mj �CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Chi ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Roy Harwell 1025 Ogleth orpe Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr. Harwell: The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of th<:: Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed f or l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members f or their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure threrfore f or me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, ' ' Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA, J r. / mj �""" CITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Percy Hearle 3434 Creatwood Trail, S. E. Smyrna, Georgia 30080 Dear Mr. Hear le: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of t~e Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome· the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcol.m Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA, Jr. / m j �CITY OF .ATL"P~T.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA . 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrati v e Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jesse Hill Atlanta Life Insurance Company 148 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Hill: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring neiw interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, . 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi ze n function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee . for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / rr �CITY- OF .ATLANTA. October 20, 1969 CITY H A LL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRIC E , E xecutive S ecretary Mr. Henri Jova Jova-·Daniels-Busby, Architects 75 Cone Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jova: The Citizens Advisory Committe e for Urban R e newal has recently revised its structural organiz a tion and ope:a tiona l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red t e rms for all members, in orde r to effect gr a dual turnover and to bring new inte r es ts into th e Committee . T e rm s h a ve b een proposed for 1, . 2 or 3 year appointment s , d e termine d initia lly a lpha b e tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi z en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the n e w membe rs to the Committe e . It is a plea sure therefor e for me to appoint you to active m e mbership on thi s e ss e nti a l Committee for a period of two ye a rs. I hope tha t you will b e a bl e to se rve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 i n the event you feel that you should d e cline. Sincerely, Ivan A lle n, Jr. M a yor IAJr / rr �C ITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-44 63 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chi ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E xecutive Secretary Mr. George Kennedy, Jr., Trust Officer, ReaJ. Estate Trusf Company of Georgia P. O. Drawer 4655 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr . Kennedy: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gr a dual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, · determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to the important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that ycu should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, J ·r. Mayo r IAJ r / rr �.,. CITY OF .ATI-'ANTP.L October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Ar ea Cod e 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Chi ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E x ecutive Secret ary Mr. Joe LaBoon Atlanta Gas Light Company P. O. Box 4569 Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. LaBoon: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of -the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for memb e rship and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphab e tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to th e Committ e e. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active memb e rship on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463 , E x t. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayo r IA.Jr / rr �CITY OF .ATLANT.A October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Are a Cod e 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. School of General Studies Room A-231, Sparks Hall Georgia State University 33 Gilmer Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dean Lacy: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has propo_sed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee, Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. -~ Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / r r �C I T Y OF .ATLANT.i\_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Mary Ann Blackwood, Chairman Governmental Committee League of Women Voters 3069 Rhodehaven Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Dear Mrs. Blackwood: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee.. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is pleasure therefore for me to ~ppoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. ~ Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Te. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/rr �CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Doris Lockerman 3411 Pinestream Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Dear Mrs, Lockerman: The Citizen1'i Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. rn· accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job . well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify M a lcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �i ., .. CITY OF .ATLAN October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. A. J. Lockhart 85 Gr_iffin Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 .• Dear Mr. Lockhart: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural org.a nization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well .done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify M alcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 . or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �CITY O F ~.rLANT.A October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Albert F. Manley, President Spelman College 350 Leonard Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Dr. Manley: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and opera,tional policy as a result of the increased activity and round dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms h a ve been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, 'C ' ! Ivan Alle n, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �C I T Y OF .ATLANTA. October 20, 196 9 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. E. M. Martin Vice President and Secretary Atlanta Life Insurance Company 148 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Martin: The C i ti z en Advisory Committe e for Urban R e n e w a l has re cently revised its struc tural orga ni zation and op e r ationa l poli c y a s a result o f the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed sta ggered terms for a ll m e mb e rs, in orde r to effe ct g radual turnove r and to bring new inter e sts into th e Committe e. T e rms have b een proposed for 1, 2 or 3 ye a r a ppo intm e nts , d e t e rmined initially a lpha b eti cally. In accordance with the foregoing pr e mise, I w ish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new m emb e rs to the Committee . It i s a plea sure the r e fore for m e to r e appoint you to ac tive m embership o n this es sentia l Committee -for a p e riod of thr ee y ear s . I hope tha t you w ill b e a bl e to se r ve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 - 4463, E x t . 430 or 431 in the eve nt you fe e l that you s hould d e cli n e . Since r e ly, Iva n Alle n, Jr . M a yo r IAJr / mc �.. ., C ITY OF A.TLAN _½_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR. , Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Charles C. Mathias, Staff Representative United Steel Workers of America Suite 334, 1776 Peachtree Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Dear Mr. Mathias: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and oper a tional policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have b een proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d ete rmined initia lly alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function a nd for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to ser ve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. M a yor IAJr / mc �CITY O F .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Benjamin E. Mays President Emeritus, Morehouse College 3316 Pamlico Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311 Dear Dr. Mays: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committe e . Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d etermined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hop e that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor JAJ r /mc �C ITY OF .ATLANT.A ffi'IlY HALL October 20,. 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 · Tel. 522-.4463 Area Code 404 - IVAN' -ALLEN; JR .-, MAYOR -E, ITAN SWEAT; JR :, Chief Admin istrative Officer M RS ,-LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jim L. Meyerholtz, Vice President Trust Company of Georgia P. 0.- Box 4655 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr. Meyerholtz: I The Citizens. Advis·ory- Committee fi::i:r. · Ur.ba:n· R e newaL ha.s :c r .e cently: · revised its structural organization and operational policy-as:-- a:_r.esult .oLth.e ~ increased activity and sound dedication of the. <::.ommittee:. . The Committee has nominated som-e. new pe r..snns:c for: membership:. and has proposed staggered terms for all memhe.r.s--, , in . o:r.rl:e r to_effect :g_radual · turnover and to bring new interests into the Co.mm-ittee. Terms.; ha.vec been. . proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appoi.ntm:.ents,, det e.r.mined. initiaUy_.- alp_hab.etically~-. In accordance with the: fo.:r·eg_oin.g, premise, , rwis.h -.to: thank-:th.e·, old:: members for their dedication to this important: ci.tiz:en .fimc tii:m .ancL for :-a : j<?bwell done; and to welcome the- new members: to. th e: Gommittee• . It-.is:: a:::p~easure .: therefore for me ·to appoint yo,u to active m:.em.·b a r.s-hip- on- this: es;s errtiaL Gorn:m.ittee c for a period of three years. I h.ope tha.t yo.u: w.ilL b.e: abla t a. ser:ve .. . Please notify Mal c o·Im. .foneso a f : m y · Qffiu e:, , 'ITel~. 527.:..446:3;., Ext:. . 430 ~ or 431 in the event you fe e l th.at y o;u sfrould. d·e.a.line:. . Sin.run::el.'y.; ' Ilv.a-n: -8:lle:n-, , T~. Maya:r- IAJr/mc I I .. .i �., .. CITY OF A.TLANT.A ffiTY HALI...- ATLANTA, GA. ·30303 October 20,, 1969 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN' ,ALLEN, JR.~ MAYOR DAN E \' SWEA:r;· JR;, Chief Administrative Officer. MRS: LINDA-E : PRICE r Executlve Secretary Mrs. Mattie Murcy 335 Forrest Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mrs. Murcy: The Citizens. Advisory- Committe.e fur Ur.ban .R'enewai:has -recently ·· revised its structural organiz.ation and oper.ati:011al. polic.y as_a r:esult ·. of .the ·. increased activity and sound dedication of the Committe.e. The Committee has: nominated s:ome: ne.w per.:s.ons -for:·member ship: and has proposed staggered terms- for- all :m:ember.s:, , in. or.:der:-to_effect :gradual ~ turnover and to bring new interests into the: Com-rnittee., Terms-· have..:been.. proposed _for l, 2 or 3, year appointm..ents,, de.te-r..minecL.initially_ alp_habetically • . In accordanc·e with. tb:.e fcu.:·e goirrg, pi:emi:s-ec, , I.:.wish .to: thankthe ·.-ol:d .. members for their dedication to this- irn:.portant c.ilizen. function .and.:.£or:-a. j9b'.: well done; and to welcome the new.· m.ern.ber·s- to.. the <:::.o:m-rnittee~. ILis ca.:.pleasare c: therefore for me to appoint you to: ac.tiv.e me:rrrher-s,hip ... on: this.- e.ss.e ntial ~C.om:mittee 0 for a period of one year • . I hope- th.at y.-ou. w.ill he. able. t o: s..er.v~. Please no,t ify Mal<rn.Irn Ion.es: af m y- Olfrc..:~ , 'rel~ . 522],.44-03; , Ext.: . 430 : or 431 in the event you fee]. that. y:0.u:. should: dec.lin·e.•. Ilv..an:: A.Jle:Ir, , May:a:r. IAJr/mc .r~ . �C TY OF .ATLANTA. GIT..Y H A L L ~ T A , G A . 30303 October 20, 1969 TeL 522-4463 Area Code·404 • IVAN· ALLEN; JR.~ MAYOR · DAN E : SWEAT; JR., Chief Administrative Officer. MRS; LINDA E..:.PRICE,-Executlve Secretary Mr. Reg Murphy, Editor Atlanta Constitution 10 Forsyth Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Murphy; The Citizens Advisory Committee far. Ur.ba-ii:-.KenewaLh·a s -reeently : revised its structural organization. and: operational policy ·a:-s =a: r:e-sult :of .the ·. increased activity and sound dedication or the Committee.• . The Committee has nominated. sume- ne.w per:snns -for :·rn:embership :: and has proposed staggered terms: fu.r. allm:emb.ers-, . in-. o.r:rl.e.r:. to~effect".g!adual :. turnover and to bring new interests into the. Committee•. T.:e- .rms chave , b"een .. proposed for l, 2 or 3, ye-ar appointm.ents,, d.e.te.r.minecl.initially_alp:habetically~ , In acco,rclam:e with. th.e- fore.going- pr.emise, . Ewish: .to: thank:the , old .:. members for their dedication to this important. citizen .function .and.Jor :-a , job · well done; and to welcome the new· me.mb.er.s to the.. G:.ommittee . . It :is ·a <-pleasur.e ( therefore for me to, appoint y-ou. to· acti:.v:e: m ·.e m·ber:ship o.n: this.: etSsentiaLC-omn1ittee -c for a period of two years.. I hope that you will b.e. able: to: Rer::ve.. . 0 Please notify- Malca~ .Tones; o£ my · Offic:e.:; _. 'ITel~ . 522~ 446:3 ; , Ext~:. 430 C or 431 in the event y01u fee] that y:uu:. &.hauld·. de.:c::lin~ . Lwm., Alle.rr, ., J.r:; , N1:a:y.ar IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Sanford Orkin Fir st -National Bank Building 14 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Orkin: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of t~e increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d e termined initially a lpha betically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLANT.A October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Chief Administrat ive Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr : : William R. Presley, Vice President First . National Bank West End Branch 612: Lee Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr. Presley: The Citizens Advi s ory Committee for Urba n Re newal has recently r e:.vi sed its structural organiz ati on a nd op erationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for memb e r ship and .has proposed stagge red term s for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring n ew interest s into the Committee . T erms have b een p~opos e d f or 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially a lpha betically . In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well ·done; and to welcome the n ew memb ers to the Committe e. It is a pleasure therefor e for me to appoint you to ac tive membership on this essential Committee fo r,:; a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 o ro 431 in the event you feel tha t you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IM-r-1mc �C I TY .OF .ATLP~TA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr~ William Ray Tlie Atlanta Newspapers 10: Forsyth Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Ray: The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and .has proposed staggered terms for all members,· in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been prpposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old m :embers for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure th-erefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 o ro 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -.. Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ'r/mc �C ITY , F A.'I,Li\.NTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E . SWEAT, JR., Chief Admin i strative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Richard H. Rich Chairman of the Board Rich's Inc. P. O. Box 4539 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr. Rich: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel . 522-4463, Ext . 430 or 431 in the event you feel that ~ou should decline. Sincerely, Iv;:tn Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r /mc �CITY OF ~£LAN.TA. October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Harry V. Richardson, President Emeritus Interdenominational Theological Center 1165 Tu<:kawanna Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311 Dear Dr. Richardson: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to brin 1 new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, for their dedication to this important citizen function welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a reappoint you to active membership on this essential years. I hope that you will be able to serve. I wish to thank the old members and for a job well done; and to pleasure therefore for me to Committee for a period of two Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or . 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, IAJr /bt �CITY OF A.TLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Carlton C. Rochelle, Director. Atlanta Public Library 126 Carnegie Way, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Rochelle: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring n e w interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments , determined initially a lphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this . important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefore for me to a ppoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of thr ee years, I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C I T Y OF ..l-\ .TLANTA. October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. C. A. Scott, Editor and Manager Atlanta Daily World 210 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Scott: The Citizens· Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Commitee has nominated some new persons for 1nembership and has proposed staggered terms for mern.bers. in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active member ship on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 -4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C TY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Ch ief Admin istrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Edgar E . Schukraft Executive Director Southwe st Atlanta Association 878 York Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr . Schukraft: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has rec ently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new person s for membership and has propos ed staggered terms for members; in order to effect gradual turnover arid to bring new inte rests into the Committe e . Terms have b een proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determine d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for m e to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you shm~Jd decline. -~ Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc .">-. �CITY OF A.TLANT_l\_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATI...A.1TA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnls,tratlve Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. L M. Sheffield, III 600 West Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Dear Mr. Sheffield: The Citizens. Advisory Comn1ittee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and &ound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appoin~ nts, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �• CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive .S ecretary Mr. R. 0. Sutton, Vice President Citizens Trust Company 212 Auburn Avenue, N . E. Dear Mr. Sutton: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organ.i zation and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication· of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. fu accordance with the foregoin g premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will b e able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of m y Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 · or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. ~incerely, .':.:~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �• CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jo~eph H. Taylor 55 Walnut Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mr. Taylor: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organ1zation and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1; 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically . In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two y e ars. I hop e that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �., .. CITY OF A.TLA..NTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. William A. Toms Harris .Upshaw and Company, Inc. Standard Federal Building 44 Broad Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Toms: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in or~er to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. hl accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the oid members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 -4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in 'the event you feel that you, should_ d_ecline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLANT.i\.. October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, G A. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Are a Code 404· IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chi ef Admini st rative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E x ecutive S ecretary Mrs. Henry Toombs 2871 No,:r.-mandy Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305 Dear Mrs . Toombs: The Citiz ens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural or g anization and operational policy as a -result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stag g ered terms for memb e rs, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initi~lly alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the· old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active m e mbership on this essential Committee for a period of one ye_ar. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr / mc _,~. �CITY OF A.TLPJ\JT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Cod e 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chi e f Admin istrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executiv e Secretary Mr. Charles Turner 1567 Paxon Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Dear Mr. Turner: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed sta g gered terms for me1nbers, in order to effect gradual turnov e r a nd to bring n e w inter e sts into the Committe e . Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determine d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new member to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc , ::,.._ .. �C TY OF A.TL.ANT.A . CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Gladys Upshaw 215 Piedmont Avenue, N. E. Apartment 705 Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mrs. Upshaw: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please nctify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr/mc �C ITY-- OF .ATLAI'JT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. William J. VanLandingham, Vice P.resident Citizens and Southern National Bank P. O. Box 4899 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. VariLandingham: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new ~nterests into the Com1nittee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d e termined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their. dedication to this importa nt citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcol Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r / mc �r C TTY OF ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLA1'.'TA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS . LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secr~tary Mr. Lyndon Wade Atlanta Urban League 239 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr, Wade: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and op e rationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagger e d terms for all m emb e rs, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new inter es ts into the Committe e. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 ye a r a ppointm ents, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done ; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to a ppoint you to active membership on thi s essential Committee for a period of one y ear. I hope that you will b e able to ser ve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522-4463, E xt. 430 or 431 in the event you feel t~at you _s!:ould decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / rr �C TY OF .ATLA.1'JTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Execu t ive Secretary Mrs. -S. M. Waddell 950 Hampton Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georg ia 30318 Dear Mrs. Waddell: The Citiz ens Advisory Committee for Urban R enewal has recently revis e d its str~ctura l orga nization a nd oper a tiona l policy a s a result of the increased acti v ity and sound dedic a tion of the Committee. The Committee has nominated som e new persons for membership and has propo se d stagge r e d terms f or a ll memb e r s , in order to effe ct g rad ual turnover and to bring new inter e st s into the Com.mittee. Terms h a ve b e en proposed fo"r 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointm e nt s , d e t e rmined initia lly alpha b e tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcom e the new m embers to t h e Committe e. It is a pleasure ther e for e for m e to appoint you to ac tive m embe rh s ip on this essenti a l Committee for a p e riod of two y ears . I hop e tha t you will b e a ble to s e rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline . Since rely, Ivan A llen, Jr. M ayo r IAJr / rr ,.. �CITYO A.TLANT:A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. J-. C. Whitley 252 Powell Street, S. E Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Dear Mr. Whitley: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to the important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, , Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r /rr �CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. H. W. Whitman, Vice President Fir st National Bank P. O. Box 4148 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Whitman: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational pokicy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committe e h a s nomina ted some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the fo:regoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee, It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active memb e rship on this essential Committee . for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel t~at you _sI:ould decline. Sinerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA J r / rr �l C I T Y OF A.TLANTP.t... CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLA1TA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary . Dr. Prince E. Wilson, Executive Secretary Atlanta , University Center Corporation 55 Walnut Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Dr. Wilson: The Citizens Advi~ory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointment, determined initia lly alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should d e cline. Sincerely, .-~ Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor IAJr / rr �• CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. J_. D. Wingfield Metropolitan Planning Commission Glenn Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Wingfield: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised tis structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all me1nbers, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this improtant citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Com1nittee. It ia a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/rr �CITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRIC E , Executive Secretary Mr. Robert M. Wood . Sears Roebuck and Company 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Dear Mr. Wood: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and oper ationa l policy as a result o f the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has propos e d stagger e d terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been propo se d for 1, 2 or 3 year appointm e nts, d etermine d initia lly a lpha betically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citiz en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure ther e fore for me to appoint you to active membe rship on this essential Committe e for a period of one year. I hope that you will be a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext., 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . M a yo r IAJr / rr �CITY OF A.TL.i\.NFJ_'..A.. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 · ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR · DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. C:layton R. Yates Yates and Milton Stores, Inc. 228 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Yates: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years . I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/rr �C ITY OF A_TLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-44 63 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR. , Ch i ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E x ecutive S ecretary Mr. Harding B. Young Atlanta University 223 Chestnut Street, S. W . Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mr. Young: The Citizens AdvisO!Y Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee h a s nominat e d s ome new persons for mem b e r ship and has proposed staggered terins for all m e mbers, in order to effe ct gradu a l turnover and to bring new interests into the Committe e . Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alph abetically . In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this improtant citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee . for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel tl}at rou _s l:_!ould decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA Jr / rr �O ct ober 23 , 1969 MEMORANDUM · To: Charles L . Davis From: George Berry Subject: CACUR I know that you a.re aware that Colonel Malcolm Jones occupies one of the AdminiMrative Coordinator positions in thi s office . Since he and hi secretary will perform the function of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal in the future , there will be no need for the large annual contribution that has been made in the past. I have talked with Colon 1 Jones in recent days , and he advises that someone from his Board has discussed with you the possibility of carrying forward the 1969 appropriation of $15 ,000 (which has never been paid over) and, consequently, not making any new appropriation for 1970. He tells me that you are ag:reeable to this procedure . GB :ja �EDWIN L, STERNE LESTER H. PERSEL L S CHAIRMAN EX E CUTI VE DIR E CT OR Af-;:J SE CR C TARY CAR L T ON GARRE TT GEORGE S. CRAFT DI RE C TOR OF" FIN AN C E VICE CHAIRMAN GILBERT H. BOGGS DI R(CTOR OF HOUSI NG HO WARD OPENSHAW J . B . SLAYTON DIR EC T OR OF REDEVELOPMENT FRANK G. ETHERIDGE GEORGE R . SAN DER TEC HNICAL O IR E CT OR JACK F. GLENN 824 H UR T BU I LDING ATLANTA, GEORG IA 30303 JACK SO N 3-6074 September 30, 1969 Mr. Malcolm D. Jones Executive Di rect or Citi zens Advisory Comrnitte ~ for Urban Renewal City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jones: Mr. Persells h as asked me to reply to your letter of August 18, 1969 relative to the Executive Committee's concern over several features of Atlanta's Urban Renewal Program . First, let me say that we share the Committee's concern over the length of time required to clo se out earlier projects. However, to imply that the length of time t aken to clos e out proj e cts is due to an apparent lack of a ggressivene ss on the part of the Authority is ludicrous. The ori ginal five urban renewal projects h ave b een amended forty-two times, requiring an additional eight million dollars from the Federal g overnmen t, and resulting in a stadium, expansion of Georgia State Colle g e, addi tiona l land for schools, parks, and nei ghborhood faciliti es , acquisition of commerci a l p r operties on Georgia Avenue, a nd n umerous other improvements. The average leng th of time involved in se curing Federal a pproval of an amendment has b een twelve months, with severa l requiring thirty months. A second major factor delaying project close - outs is the fundin g and construction of non - cash g rants - in- aid. The Butler Stre et Project, for example, could not be closed out earlier because the propos e d school was not funded until the p assage of the 1968 bond issue , with constru ction sta rting in August, 1 9 69. Even after renewal land has been sold, many developers have e x perienced delays caused b y the tight money market, high interest rates and soaring costs. Nonetheless, pro j ects are not clos ed out without special effort. Recently I established a special t ask force to identify and expe dite all remaining activities to b e completed in the original projects. Two of these projects - Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I want to assure the Committee that the Authority recognizes its responsibility to proceed as rapidly as possible to complete the early projects. �-2I share the Committee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of late. If it is to perform its function as outlined in the Aldermanic resolution creating the Committee, ie., advise the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and other public bodies concerned with Urban Renewal in the City, then it seems to me that it must continue to review proposed Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Aldermanic Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob S1.unmerville, former Committee Chairman. The Authority will cooperate in any way possible in assisting the Committee in carrying out its function of providing guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban Renewal program. The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are obviously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority. The West End Urban :ienewal Proje@t is now in its third year of execution and to date the Authority has acquired 516 parcels of land (87%), relocated 457 families and 77 businesses (97%), demolished 354 str-..ictures (74%), sold or put under agreement for sale 54 acres of land (55%), and completed rehabilitation of 504 structures (22%). In addition, the Authority has acquired and conveyed to the City 8.7 acres of land for park development, and the 1.1 million dollar Dean Rusk Elementary School has been completed. The redeveloper for the 15 acre enclosed mall shopping center is presently securing leases, with construction scheduled in 1970. In spite of the progress made to date, there are three specific areas in West End where progress has been delayed. The first is the seven acra tract adjacent to the Pa rk Street Methodist Church. This area involves a land use change and is included in an amendment submitted to HUD on June 17, 1969. On September 23, HUD approved an Authority request to proceed with a public hearing and local adoption of the plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for sale for residential re-use. The public hearing has been scheduled for October 17 before the Planning and Development Committee. A second area involves some twenty-four acres of land in the vicinity of Lee and Oglethorpe, presently design a ted for office warehouse and general office use. The West End Advisory Commit tee h a d previously agreed that this area needed further study in light of the proposed location of rapid transit in the area. The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street, between Ashby and Peeples Streets. The three acre motel site was on the market for 18 months and no proposals were received. Five redevelopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on par cel 19, but the West End Advisory Committee recommended rej e ction of all proposals, re-study of the site in conjunction with the motel tract, and re-offer for sale. The status of the West End plan will be discussed with the West End Advisory ·committee on October 1. The Authority recogniz e s the urgency of proceeding as rapidly as possible in each of the eight conventional urban renewal areas and five neighborhood development program areas in the City. I want to assure the Committee that Mr. Parsells and I have committed ourselves to this task while making the program responsive to human needs. 1 �-3We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become. Very truly yours, ~~ Howard Openshaw Director of Redevelopment HO:pc cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Rodney M. Cook Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Mr. A.B. Padg ett Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. �August 28, 1969 Mr. Vaughan B. Watte Vice President Atlanta Federal Savings and Loan Association 20 Marietta Street, N . W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Watts : It wa. with regret that I read your letter 0£ August 27th telling rne of yoUJ: transfer from. Atl nta. Your rvice as a member of the C~~ns Advisory C o ~ e for Urban Renewal has certainly be-en beneficial totlie City d greatly appreciated. With b · t wishes for th futuae , I am Sincerely your , Iv Allen, Jr. yor IAJrup CC: Colonel alcolm Jo �CiTIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA. GA. 30303 PHONE 524-2745 DR. NOAH LANGDALE, JR . August 5, 1969 MALCOLM D . JONES E X ECUTI VE D IRECTOR CHAIRMAN A . B . PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON VICE CHAIR M AN SECRETARY Dear Members Executive Committee, CACUR: This is to inform you that the August meeting of the Executive Committee, CACUR, will be held in the Directors Room, Fulton Federal Building, 11 Pryor St., S. W. at 2: 00 P. M. , Thursday, August 21, 1969. This will be a very significant meeting for CACUR, as a number of important matters will be considered and acted upon. These will include the following: 1. Analysis of the West End Urban Renewal Project. 2. Bivens Report on revision of purpose and organization of CACUR, (to include designation of Sub-committees). 3. Adoption of new candidates list for membership. 4. Creation of new Executive Committee (from proposed list and old names). 5. Proposal of staggered-.terms for membership (to be presented to the Mayor of personnel selected for above). 6. Adoption of new Budget. If members have other matters which they would l ike to have taken up at this meeting, please advise me in sufficiant time to include them in the Agenda. This will be the last meeting· of the Executive Committee before our next full membership meeting in September. We look forward to h aving you meet with us on August 21. Please call my secretary, Mary Christenson, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 to inform us whether you plan to attend. Sincerely, ~~ ,c.. Lc 6 -~ · ;. L-~ o-q,2- Malcolm D. J Executi ve Director MDJ/mc P.'- ~ �CITIZENS ADVISORY COMM ITTEE FOR URBAN RENEV\/AL OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA. GA. 30303 PHONE 524-2745 A. 8. PADGETT VICE CHAIRMAN �-,.--- ..L_ DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 - - c-January- 10, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS . DIRECTOR' OF FINANCE £DGAR A_ VAUGHN , JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FJN.ANCE GEORGE J. BERRY DEPUTY D .IRE.CTDR OF F!NANCE Mr. Willij S. Howland, Executive Director Citizens Adviso:r:7 Committee for Urban Renewal Mayor's orr'ice City Hall ; Atlanta, Georgia 30303 . Dear Mr. Howland: , 0 I am returning herewith the records of the C1tizens Advisory Committee for Urban Beneval and a statement of operations for the year ending December 31, 1968. This statement was prepared from the ledger of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal and other pertinent data in the files of the Citizens Advisory Committee. SCOPE OF AUDIT . .All deposit records in the ledger were traced to the bank statements and verified. All checks issued during the period of January 1, 1968 and December 31, 1968 were accounted for. All cancelled checks were compared to invoices and/or valid endorsements, the ledger footings and ledger posting were tested for accuracy. The bank statements for the period under audit were reconciled and balanced. All tc:..:;;: returns on the employees' salaries for the year 1967 were filed and all applicable truces were paid thereon. The petty cash fund was not verified. OPINION In my opllUon, the ledger, system, and supporting information of the Citizens Advisory .Committee for Urban Renewal are adequate and well kept for the period under audit. However, we fe el that certain system changes should be made at your convenience. I am enclosing a statement of operations for the year 1967 me.rked Schedul~ 11 A11 and "B", --which sets forth the financial transactions for the period under audit. Yours very truly, .-; / ' _/ ') - {i///:--!.-,1'_ ;< ,6•,:._.__: Charles L. Davis Director of Finance .CLD:lek Enclosures ~ �.Schedule "A 11 STATEHE~lT OF OPERATIONS . OF TriE CITIZENS ADVISORY cm.c-.!ITTEE FOR URBAN REHEHAL ___ JOR__IHE_YEAR_J:NDE_D_DI::CEMBER _31, 1968 ,_I Cash on Deposit, Deceober 31, 1967 _ _ _ __JF.j.rs_t lfotional Bank___- ___ _______,__$ Fulton Federal Savings -·. · ·:c::....: -lncorae 13,462.34 86.18 $13,548.52 Received Durin~ 1968 Private Donations -City of Atlanta Interest on Savings Account __Cash Available for Operations Advance Loan 186.98 22,586.98 . $36,135.50 175.00 ·E"penditures for 1968 (See Schedu le "B") 21,941.15 22,116.!2_ $ 14,019.35 Combined Cash Balance, De~eaber 31, 19q8 -:;.: R.ECOHCILIATIO~I O"J! BAliK STATEHE!iT _CITIZENS ADVISORY COUrlCIL FOR URBAN RENEWAL __ DECEMBER 31, 1968 Balance Per .Bank Stntenent, December 31, 1968, First National Bank 1648 Biltmore Flouers 1656 Southern Bell ~ Tel & Tel 1658 Wm. S. Howland 1659 Wm. S. Howland 1660: Mrs. Lucile Plourde 1661 Hrs. Marianne Howland 1662 Mrs. Evelyn Dodds 1663 Disirict Director IFS ---·- -1664 State of Ga. Income Tax Unit 1665 W. S. Howland 1666 Cestetner Corp. $7.73 16 .46 414 . 90 30.00 47.19 8.32 67.02 208.42 66. 23 5.81 72.00 Total Bal~nce per Checkbook, December 31, 1968 Balance Fulton Federal Savings Account 1-1-51863, Dec. 31, 1968 Col!lbinec! Cash --~ lai,ce, December 31, 1968 $ 14,290.27 944.08 $13,346.19 673 .16 $ 14,019.35 = �~""""'-~ ' - ' - - -~ - - -- -· ' /. Schedule 11 B11 STATEHEHT OF EXPENDITURES CITIZENS ADVISORY cmn-HTTEE FOR UR.BAH RENEWAL - - - - -- -- - -- - - FOR THE YEAR ElIDED DECEHBER 31, 1968 --- ' Miscellaneous Expenses Office Expense ··Telephone $ 186.54 601.35 195.32 Csr Allowance. 360.00 Film Expense 118.01 Printing Stationery 112.50 - Dues and Subscriptions 381. 94 Urban Rene~al Tours 300.76 Committee Luncheon Expense 688.42 -1- B M Equipment 494.35 Net Salary Federal Income Tax 2,633.60 FCIA Taxes 1,268.26 Georgia Income Tax TOTAL EXPENDITURES 378.32 $21,941.15 --- F �ol~ ~ ~ CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA, GA. 30303 PHONE 524,2745 DR. NOAH LANGDALE, JR. December 3, 1968 CHA IRMAN WILLIAM S . HOWLAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A. B. PADGETT MRS. EVELYN DODDS VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Dear Committee Member: 0 Tis the .fortnight before Christmas And all through our program Many things will be stirring. The point of taking such liberties with the famous poem is to say that our final 1968 full committee meeting will be held exactly two weeks before Christmas on Wednesday, December 11 at 2p.m.in the Atlanta Room of the Citizens and Southern National Bank. We'll have a veritable Christmas stocking of a program, as follows: 1. Cary S. Hooks, FHA director for Georgia, will discuss new programs provided by the 1968 national housing legislation. Accompanying Mr. Hooke will be Ralph L. Johnston, chief underwrit er and Kenneth Finn, construction ana lys t in charge of 221 H program. They will be glad to answer que stions. 2. Percy Hea rle, chairman and president of our nonprofit subsidiary, will update us on our Robert L. Sommerville 221 H project which ie nearing completion. 3. Vice c hairman and treasurer A. B. P adgett will report on our financial situa tion. 4. Howar d Ope n s haw, Atlanta Housing Au thority redevelopment directo r , will summarize 1968's urban renewal activity and give us a p review of wha t is in prospect for 1969. 5. Jack Willingham, assistant dir ector of H UD's community service branch, will be pre pared to fill u s in more fully on new metropolitan dev elopment programs. Chairman Langdale and I are looking forward to seeing you on thb fortnight before Christmas ••• William S, Howland �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEVf AL Directors Room Trust Company of Georgia Building Friday, November 21, 1969 The regular Executive Committee meeting was called to order promptly at 2:15 P. M. by Chairman Noah Langdale. Those in attendance for the Executive Committee were: Messrs. A. B~ Padgett; Jack Carrollton (representing Mr . Bob Bivens); Henri Jova; Arth r Burks, Jr. (representing Mr. William VanLandingham); William L. Calloway; Edgar Schukraft; Joe C. Whitley and Miss Jean Cornn (representing Mr. Carlton Rochell); for the Housing Authority: Mr. Howard Openshaw; and for the Atlanta Planning Department: Mr. John Matthews. Three students from Georgia State University, Carolyn B. Clemons, Nannette Evans and Don Akin also attended the meeting. Agenda and copies of pertinent material used at the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Dr. Langdale opened the meeting by stating that Mayor-Elect Sam Mas sell and Vice-Mayor Elect Maynard Jackson had been invited to the meeting, but due to previous eng a g ements could not attend. Dr. Langdale stated that he was asked by Mr. Masseii and Ivir. Jackson Lo expr e ss their app:.::- eciation fo-::: b e ing inv it e d to the meeting and asked that they be invited to another meeting in the near future. Dr. Langdale also thanked Mr. A . B. Padgett, Vice-Chairman of CACUR, for his assistance in conducting the September and October meetings during his illness, and commended Mr. Padgett for a job well done. Dr. :...angdale then turned the meeting over to Malcolm Jones, Executive Director, CACUR. Mr. Jones stated that the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) is a new terminology for Urban Renewal and that NDP is in smaller increments than Urban Renewal. He also stated that NDP applications are filed and funded annually, on the basis of what can be accomplished each year . Mr . Jones stated that if a City is to have a NDP program that it must have an appro ve d Wo r k a ble Program; that the C i ty 1 s past, pr e sent and future ac t ivities a r e taken into consideration before HUD will accept the applic a tion. M r. Jones t hen c a lled on Mr . John Matthew s of the Atlanta Planni ng D e par tm e nt t o c omm ent on the new HUD policy on New NDP P r ojects . �-2- Mr. Matthews stated substantially that about a month ago HUD announced a nation-wide cutback of funds for the Neighborhocd Development Program. This cutback in funds left Region III {includes Atlanta) with only $24, 000, 000 for 1970; and that Miami-Dade is scheduled to receive about half of all funds for Region III, thus leaving only $12,000,000 for the remaining five cities, including Atlanta; that because of this cutback, HUD officials have only recently informed Atlanta it will not permit any new NDP areas in the 1970 prog ram, which means that Plunkettown and Lightning cannot be include d in the 1970 NDP, becuas e HUD will not accept them. Mr. Matthews then stated that the Planning Department was not aware of this "no new areas" policy until late last week. Copies of letter from Assistant Regional Administrator for Renewal ·Assistance, Region III, stating the new policy, was distributed and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes. Mr. Matthews also stated that the Planning Department had anticipated improved public services and a planning assistance program in Plunkettown; and that the initial effort was an Attitude Survey that was conducted in the area in early August; that the main point of the operations planned for Plunkettown now is to develop a NDP plan which will most effectively meet the needs of the residents. However, the major constraint of the program is that the site on which Plunkettown is located is considered {by the Planning Department) as unfit for re sidenti a l redevelopment. This unfitness is due to the surrounding land use (industry and the noise because of the airport); that for these reasons the area could not be econon~ically develop e d for low-incon~e housing. Because of the noise generated from the Airport, housing would have to be sqund proofed, but this would raise constr·uction cost considerably , thus pricing out the present residents; that FHA has stated that it could not insure houses in Plunkettown. Because of the cutback in funds and the "no new areas" policy, only private enterprise can develop housing on another site which can meet the needs of the residents and give them an opportunity of moving together and preserving their community. He explained that HUD has deve loped a new program called the Interm Assistance Program, which permits Federal assistance in several broad types of activities designed as a "holding action 11 until an area can be reached by NDP. The Planning Department was encouraged by Region III officials to develop such a program in Plunkettown and, working closely with the residents 1 Planning Committee, has developed such a program for the next year. Copies of the Interim Assistance Program Synopsis were distributed to each member in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes. Mr. M a tth e ws conclude d by saying tha t Lightning has not b e en ove rlooke d, but b ec aus e of m a npow e r r estrictions, e fforts in Lightning have b een pha s e d a bout four months behind Plunkettown. �-3- Mr. Jones then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to present Atlanta's revised overall NDP Program for 1970. Mr. Openshaw preceded his scheduled presentation of the revised NDP program by commenting that some members of the Vine City Project Area Committee (PAC) had insisted he inform the Citizens Advisory Committee that Vine City PAC wants to designate its own representative on the CACUR; that the Vine City representative currently serving on CACUR is not a member of the Vine City Project Area Committee and therefore is not familiar with the program and cannot adequately represent PAC. (Editorial Note: The current Vine City representative is listed as a member of PAC on brochure recently prepared and distribute by Vine City PAC, but is not the Chairman of the Vine City PAC, who has previously been specifically requested by name for appointment to CACUR. All cur r-e nt members of CACUR were nominated by a Membership Committee, appointed by the Chairman, and have been individually appointed by the Mayor. No group in the past has arbitraily selected its own representative on CACUR.) Mr. Openshaw then stated that only $24, 000, 000 have been allocated by HUD for Region III, which includes Atlanta . Atlanta is scheduled to receive only about $7,500,000. Mr. Op enshaw stated that Atla nta had asked for 20. 7 million do llars. Mr. Openshaw stated that there are 26 scattered sites in Bedford-Pine which the City is to acquire in 1970 and 50 properties to rehabilitate in 1970. He also stated that Georgia Tech II area has to be cleared for extension of Georgia Tech during 1970. There are 15 vacant parcels to be bought in the Model Cities area, but that in only 4 out of the 6 areas could the City currently buy the vacant land. (This is because of protest by the Model Cities Housing Committee.) The completion of Ralph McGill Elementary School and the Martin Luther King Middle School are included in the Model Cities program for 1970. He continued that acquisition in the Georgia State area has to be cut back to only three properties of the eight originally requested and that one of these is in connection with construction of a viaduct by the City; that Vine City cannot acquire nearly all the properties desired by its PAC Committee; very little activity in Edgewood; and that only an Interim Assistance Program would be undertaken in Plunkettown and Lightning. Mr. Jones then called on Mr . A. B. Padgett to present a proposed Resolution by the CACUR . Mr. Padgett read the proposed Re solution informing the United State Departinent of Housing and Urban Development of the extre1ne disappointment of this Comm.ittee over announced cutback in Federal funding for the 1970 NDP; and pointing out the disasterous effect such extensive cutback will have on Atlanta 's Neighborhood Development Program, Community Participation and Citizen Moral in the affe~ted areas. Copies of this Resolution were distributed and a copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes. �-4- Mr. Padgett made a motion that _this Resolution be adopted and sent to the Secretary of HUD and the Regional Administrator, Region III, of HUD. Mr. Jack Carrollton seconded the motion, which was unaminously adopted. Mr. Jones then presented the Proposed Budget for 1970 of the CACUR. The total proposed budget for 1970 amounted to $4,725.00. Copy is attached to· the file copy of theses minutes. Mr. Padgett explained that, because the salaries of the Executive Director and the Secretary have now been absorbed by the City of Atlanta, as part of the Mayor's Office, that by agreement, only $3, 000 is to be allocated from the City of Atlanta, during 1970. Upon assurance to the Chairman by the Executive Director, that action on the Budget need not wait for a full membership meeting, a motion was made by Mr. Padgett that the Proposed Budg et for 1970 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henri J ova and was unaminously adopted. Mr. Jones stated th a t HUD is well plea s e d with the C i tiz e ns Advisory Committee for Urban R e n e wal in its participa tion in Urban Renewal and NDP; tha t its activity and recommendations have influenced major decisions in Atlanta's participation in HUD assisted progr a ms. He stated also that HUD suggested the Citizens . Advisory C omm i t t ee for U rban R enewal h ave a n a n 1e c h a n ge , in o rde r to get away from the out dated limite d Urban R e n e wal c oncept a nd s o tha t th e Com mittee could broa d e n it s sc ope to inc lude th e e ntir e s p e ctrum of Community Improve m e nt; that a HUD official had suggested tha t consider a tion be given to changing the name to "Citizens Advisory Committe e for Community Improvement" or perhaps simply "Citizens Advisory Committee". Mr. Jones c ontinue d that HUD h a s a n o ve r riding policy of insur ing citi ze n p a rticipation i n it s p r o g r a m s a nd i ns i s t s tha t mac hinery be set up s o tha t mino ri t y views can b e heard a nd considered, but not to be us e d as a veto. Mr. Jones furthe r stated tha t HUD s ugge ste d that th e City of Atla nta n ee ds a C e ntral Coordina ting Citi ze n Com mitte e to cons i d er a nd a d vise on m any impo rt a nt m a tters , in a dditi o n to Urban Renewal a nd NDP ; i .e., O pen Sp ace G rant s , W a t er and Sewe r Gr ant s , C ity Beautificat i on, Publi c Building s , e t c. ; tha t c u rrently m a ny of these activities have a disjointe d appro a ch . He th e n p as sed out a HUD new sle tter containing a n a nnouncem e nt from S ecret ar y of HUD, G e o r g e Romne y , tha t t h e D e partm ent of H UD i s going t o r e o rgani ze the whol e d e p artm ent . M r. J o nes concluded b y s t a t ing h e h a d hop e d to ge t a HU D re p resentative to e x p l ain the r e organi zation to the Comm i t t ee , but was inform e d that S e cr e t a ry Romne y ' s v isit to Atla nta on Nove mbe r 20, to expla in the re or gani zation to l oc a l HUD p e r s onne l did not p e r m it e noug h tim e for HUD offi c i a ls t o d iges t the c h ange·s , but the y w ould b e g l a d t o explain them at a later meeting; that HUD want s to b e i nvite d t o our mee t ings, work w i th the Committee and be k e pt well informed. �-5- Chairman Langdale appointed Executive Committee member, W. L. Calloway, as Chairman of an Ad Hoc Committee (additional members to be added later) to consider a name change for CACUR. Mr. Jones then introduced Mr. Walter Denero of the Model Cities staff to present the Proposed Public Information System for Model Cities. Mr. Denero stated that a Convention had been set-up in Model Cities to make the citizens aware of the problems .involved in the Model Cities program. He stated that a survey was taken of the residents in Model Cities and the results showed that the people do want this type of project; and that most of the residents were aware of Urban Renewal generally, but not familiar with many details involved in the NDP and that his proposed system is designed to make them more aware of these details and thereby better understand the entire program. Mr. Denero distributed a pamphlet on the Model Cities area entitled 11 A Beginning". (Copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes.) (Time did not permit Mr. Jones announcing that the Committee had received acknowledgement and thanks from the family of late CACUR member, Eugene Marcus Martin, for the Resolution of condolences and sympathy passed by the CACUR at its October meeting. ) The meeting v.1as adjourned at 3: 30 P . M. Respectfully submitted, 7.)"] - / /;_i: _/ , ..,~,::--L -....,-;~ ~ l..~;::7 Malcolm D . .J es Exe cu ti ve Director me Encls: As stated �@ ~ ~ a / ~. ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 N ember 14, 1969 From Malcolm D. J6 Housing Coord TO: Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Jr. Chief Administrative Officer Please note the portion of the attached minutes pertaining to Model Cities NDP activities {commencing at middle of second page}, This appears a serious matter to me, which should be resolved soon by the Model Cities Executive Board. Mr. Openshaw told the HRC yesterday that he does not have a clear cut mandate yet to resume activities that have been suspended for four weeks. MDJ /rr Encl: Minutes, CACUR Meeting, Oct. 30, 1969 cc: M ayor Ivan Allen, Jr. F ORM 25-15 �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEW AL Directors Room Trust Company of Georgia Building Thursday, O ctober 30 , 1969 'Ihe Reorganization meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. · M. by Vice Chairm an A. B. Padgett, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who was delay ed a few minutes due to a conflicting engagement . Those attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs. Carlton Rochell; Robert W. Bivens; Henri J ova Art Burks {r epresenting Mr. William J. VanLandingham); W. L. Calloway; Richard Rich; Edgar Schukraft; and Joe C. Whitley. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs. Richard K. Barksdale; Jack Carrollton; Sam I. Cooper; Rev. Joseph L. Griggs; Joe Guthridge; Roy Harwell; Percy Hearle; George Kennedy; Joe LaBoon; James L. Muddey, Jr. {representing Dean Alex Lacy); A. J. Lockhart; Jerry C. Wilkinson (representing Dr. Albert Manley); Jim Meyerholtz; Sanford Orkin; William R. Presley; I. M. Sheffield, III; J. D. Wingfield, Jr.; Mrs. S. M. Waddell; Mrs. Mattie Murcy; Mrs. Mary Ann Blackwood; Mrs. Mary F. Gilmer; Mrs . J. B. Harris; Mrs. Sujette Crank and Mrs. Leonard Haas; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester H. Persells; Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Howard Openshaw; and Mrs. Margaret Ross; for the Atla nta Planning Department: Mrs. Sally Pickett; Mr. John Mat11i...li.ew?; Mrs. hld e n Mey-c:rs; Mr. Eric Harkness and Mr. George Aldridge, Jr. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents pertaining to the meeting are attached to file copy of these minutes. Vice Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming all new and old members. He then introduced Col. Malcolm Jones, Executive Director, CACUR. Col. Jones then read the list of new members and asked each new member to stand to be recognized. Copies of the list of members, Committee appointments and Executive Committee Members were provided each me1nber who attended and are attached to the file copy of these minutes. {Additional copies are available for Committee members who did not attend this reorganization meeting.) Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to give the history of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, (copi es of which were passed out to those in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes). Chairman Langdale arrived during Mr. Bivens presentation, at the conclusion of which Chairman Langdale personally addressed the group and welcomed the n e w members . He explained the changed role of Urban Renewal a11d NDP and stated that this called for changes in structure of the Committee and operational procedure . The importance of CACUR advising on Urban Renewal and NDP policy matters was �Page Two stressed. Padgett. The Chairm.an then returned conduct of the meeting to Vice Chairman Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Jim Wright of the Model Cities Staff to explain the Model Cities Proposed Physical Development for 1969 and 1970. Mr. Wright's presentation consisted primarily of a brochure, prepared in . three components, which was passed out to those in attendance . The components were: (a) Satisfactory Community Envirorun e nt; (b) Transporta tion; (c) Housing. Each component consisted of intemization of proposed projects for 1970; Proposed source of funding and brief statement as to purpose of each project but without any explanation as to the extent of each project, specific timing or priorities. Mr. Wright then offered to respond to q u estions. There were none. Mr. Rich sugg e ste d tha t sinc e the pr e s e nta tion was on physic a l deve lopment that an annotated map showing proposed projects and their specific location would be helpful. Mr. Wright responded tha t he had such a map which any interested person could look at after the meeting. Since Sta te R e pres e nta tive John Hoo d, Cha irma n o f the Mode l C i ti es Hou s ing Committe e, did not att e nd th e meeting , Mr. P a d ge tt a ske d Mr . Johnnie Johnson, Director of Model Cities, to comment on the Model Cities Housing Committee views. Mr. °John s on sta ted s ub s t a ntially tha t t he H ousing Com mittee of t he Mode l Citie s a r e a h a d expr esse d d esi r es tha t th e Atl ant a H ou s i ng A uthority take the following a ction immedia t e ly, s o tha t th e M o d e l Cities prog r a m c a n procee d in a manner accepta ble to th e r e side nts of Mode l Cities: 1. That no relo c ation housing be brought into the Mode l Cities Area until it h as b een spe cific a lly a pprove d (a s to loc a tion, typ e of structur es a nd s i z e) by the H ou s ing Committee . 2. That all activity of the Atla nta Housing Authority in the Model Cities Area - including acquisiti on of property, displaceme nt of reside nts, a nd demolition of structurese x c e pt thos e ac ti v iti es in w hich the Atla nta Hou s ing Authority h as a l egal obligation t o pr ocee d a nd from whic h a re l ease cann o t b e obtaine d, b e im mediatel y stopped until the problem of relocation housing is resolved . 3. That th e O cto b e r 1, 19 69 , offe ring of t h e Atla nta Hous ing Autho r ity for the s a l e and d eve l o pm ent o f the C -4 P e o p l es t own site b e i mmedi a t e l y wit h d rawn. 4 . T h a t a C omm ittee imm e dia t e l y be for me d c ompose d of repre s entatives fr om the A tlant a H ousing A uthority, the M o del C i ties Age n cy and the M ass Conventi on, Inc. Thi s Committee or i t s sub-committ ee to have the responsibility �7 Page Three for working out a satisfactory relocation housing plan and an offer for the sale and development of the C-4 site and other land in the Model Cities area. The problem of relocation housing to be given the highest priority so that other activities of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the Model Cities area can be resumed as quickly as possible. Mr. Johnson stated that the Model Cities Housing Committee was prepared to file an injunction against the Housing "Authority to stop activity until the Committee views had been met. Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to comment on and explain the consequences resulting from the position taken by the Model Cities Housing Committee. Mr. Opensh aw stated that on Octob er 16, the newly reactivated Model Cities Housing Committee advised the Atlanta Housing Authority of three major concerns of area residents, and requested that all NDP activities be stopped until satisfactory solutions could be worked out . The three major concerns include: (1) Rehabilitation, (2) Di sposition of project land, and (3) Relocation . Inasmuch as the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP), which is urban renewal on an annual basis, was designed to respond to the needs of area residents, to assist them in the physical improvement of th e ir neighborhoods, th e Atlanta Housing Authority readily agreed to stop all NDP acti v ities in the Model Cities Area in order to explore new alternatives in the direction the program should take. The Model Cities Housing Committee expressed serious concerns of property owners unable to bring their properties up to the required Project Rehabilitation Standards, a requirement to be eligible for Federal Financial assistance. The 1968 Housing Act imposed income limitations on families eligible for 3% direct rehabilitation loans. The Atlanta Housing Authority has agreed to review the Project Rehabilitation Standards and the Federal regulations governing rehabilitation procedures with a resident committee in order to arrive at a solution. The Model Cities Housing Committee requested that the Atlanta Housing Authority withdraw its invitation for the sale and development of Parcel C-4 in Peoplestown, and to prepare documents requiring the redeveloper to come from the Model Cities area. Attorneys representing the Atlanta Housing Authority and the Model Cities Mass Convention are in the process of preparing bid documents restricting the sale of urban renewal l and in the Model Cities area to area residents or organizations. The third concern expressed by the Model Cities Housing Committee was the complete rejection of the type of relocation housing units proposed by the Authority. These units, designed by an architect to provide maximum li veabi lity within the cost limitations and Federal guidelines, contained three bedrooms (two bedrooms �Page Four 8 feet by 8 fe_et, one bedroom 10 feet by 12 feet). The Housing Committee indic ate d that residents would rej ec t mobile ho1nes, and w ould insist on pre-fabricated modular units. Mr. Openshaw indicated th at the Housing Act of 1949 as amended prohibits the use of urban renew a l funds for the construction of structures, that HUD guidelines specifically limit relocation housing units to mobile homes built on a chassis, without permanent foundation, easily relocateable. Nonetheless the Housing Authority has agreed to explore with a residents' committee a lternative solutions related to temporary relocateable housing in the Model Cities Area. Mr. Openshaw stated that a P o licy Committee, a Relocation Committee and a Rehabilitation Committee, composed of repr es entatives of the Model Cities Agency, the Atlanta Housing Authority and th e Mass Convention, Inc., have been appointe d to seek solutions to the problems concerning rehabilitation, sale of l a nd, and relocation in the Model Cities area, and to permit the Atla nta Housing Authority to resume the 1969 NDP acti vi ties voluntarily halte d on Octob e r 17. Mr. Openshaw indicated that the two major problems confronting the Atla nta Housing Authority, the implementing agency for carrying out the 1969 NDP plans for the Model Cities area, . plans prepared by the Model Cities staff with complete resident involvement, are: 1. Conflict between the expressed desires of the residents and limitations of Federal regulations. 2. The NDP plan for 1969 and also 1970 we re approved by neighborhood residents as well as the Model Cities E xec utive Board without benefit of the recently activated Model Citi es Housing Committee's stated objectives. For example, the 1969 NDP plan for the Model Cities area designated four sites for permanent housing requiring the r e location . of 278 famili es , 77 individu a ls, and 10 business concerns, all to be relocated before rede ve lopment could take place on the specific sites invol ve d. To require mid- wa y through the cal endar year that acquisition of land and relocation of families b e discontinu e d until suitable relocatable housing is provide within the area is to introduce a valid c oncept, but one that will prevent the Authority from completing the NDP plan within the calendar year 1969. The 1970 NDP plans, prepared by four planning consultants with involvement of residents of the six Model Cities neighborhoods, require the relocation of 609 families during the calendar year 1970, with no vacant land includ ed in the acquisition program, nor funds for relocation housing. While the Housing Authority will make available for occupancy during 1970 over 2, 650 d we lling units for families of low and moderate income, these units are not loc ated w ithin the Model Cities area, hence the Housing Authority is once again placed in an impossible position of trying to carry out plans approved by the neighborhoods in conformance with objectives recently expressed of the Model Cities Housing Committee. �Page Five Mr. Openshaw indicated that the City's NDP application for 1970 is already 30 days overdue and that the application cannot be submitted to HUD until the situation in Model Cities is resolved. Mr. Openshaw stated that the stopping of all NDP activities in the Model Cities area becomes all the more acute when we consider the f a ct that unencumbered funds for cal~ndar year 19 6 9 must be return e d to W a shington for redistributed in the national program, and that Atlanta has been advis e d that Fed e ral funds for the 1970 NDP have been reduced to appro x imately 45. 9% of . the amount allocated for 1969. Mr. Jones asked if any substantial delay in the relocation and acquisition of sites in the Model Cities area wouldn't seriously jeopardize the City's "Bre a kthrough" application for which sites in the Mod e l C i ties area h a d be e n offered as priority prototype housing sites, to be cleared by January 1970? Mr. Open.shaw's r e ply was that this is true. Mr. Openshaw closed his comments with an optomistic note that h e hoped the difficulty with the Model Cities Housing Committee would be resolved over the we e kend and that activity in the Model Cities area could resume. Mr. Johnni e Johnson wa s then give n a n opportunity to comment a gain for Representative John Hood in rebutt a l of any of Mr . Openshaw' s remarks. Mr. Johnson explained th a t h e thou g ht th e sit u a tion h a d arisen throu g h l a c k of timely communication between a ll e lem e nts involved and e x pressed hopes of a compris e solution soon . Because of the time element involved, a more lengthy discussion w a s precluded. Mr. Padgett then ask e d both Mr . Johnson and Mr. Openshaw what the CACUR could do now to assist in resol v ing the matter? Both seemed to think tha t for the time being it would be be st to await further d e velopments. Col. Jones then presented Vice Cha irman Padg e tt with the Financial Statement for the period September 30 to October 30, 1969, which was read to the Committee. Col. Jones then read a Resolution e x pressing sympathy and condolences to the family and business associates (Atlanta Life Insurance Company) of the late CACUR member, E . M . Martin . The Resolution w as una minously adopted and will be sent to the family and busines s associa t es of the l a te E. M . Martin. The meeting wad adjourned at 3 :15 P . M. Respectfull y submitted , ~u2--~~r.t~ //;J Malc olm D . Jo.fles Exe c uti v e Di rector �ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 November 14, 1969 From Malcolm D. Jones, Housing Coordinator TO: Mr . Dan E . Sweat, Jr . Chief Administrative Officer Please note the portion of the attached minutes pertaining to Model Cities NDP activities (commencing at middle of second page). This appears a serious matter to me, which should be resolved soon by the Model Cities Executive Boa,:d. Mr . Openshaw told the HRC yesterday that he does not have a clear cut mandate yet to resume activities that have been suspended for four weeks . MDJ /rr Encl: M inutes-, CACUR M eeting, Oct. 30, 1969 cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. / FORM 2 5-15 �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEW AL Directors Room Trust Company of Georgia Building Thursday, October 30, 1969 _The Reorganization meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by Vice Chairman A. B. Padg e tt, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who was delayed a few minutes due to a conflicting engagement. Those attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs. Carlton Rochell; Rob e rt W. Bivens; Henri Java Art Burks (representing Mr. William J. VanLandingham); W. L. Calloway; Richa rd Rich; Edgar Schukraft; and Joe C. Whitley. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs . Richard K. B a rksdale; Jack Carrollton; Sam I. Cooper; Rev. Joseph L. Griggs; Joe Guthridge; Roy Harwell; Percy Hearle; George Kennedy; Joe LaBoon; James L. Muddey, Jr. (representing Dean Alex Lacy); A. J . Lockhart; Jerry C. Wilkinson (representing Dr. Albert Manley); Jim Meyerholtz; Sanford Orkin; William R. Presley; I. M. Sheffield, III; J. D. Wingfield, Jr.; Mrs. S. M. Waddell; Mrs. M attie Murcy; Mrs . Mary Ann Blackwood; Mrs. Mary F. Gilm er; Mrs. J. B . Harris; Mrs. Sujette Crank and Mrs. Leonard Haas; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester H. Persells; Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Howard Opensh aw; and Mrs . Margaret Ross; for the Atl anta Planning Department: Mrs. Sally Pickett; Mr. John Mat11'.hew~; Mrs. Hel e n Meyers; Mr. Eric Harkness and Mr. George Aldridge, Jr. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents pertaining to the meeting are attached to file copy of these minutes. Vice Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming a ll new and old members. He then introduced Col. Malcolm Jones, E xec utive Director, CACUR. Col. Jones then read the list of new members and asked each new member to stand to be recognized. Copies of the list of members, Committee appointments and E xec utive Committee Members were provided each member w ho attended and are attached to the file copy of these minutes. (Additional copies are available for Committee members who did not attend this reorganization meeting.) Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to give the history of the Citi zens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, (copies of which were passed out to those in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes). Chairman Langdale arrived during Mr. Bivens presentation, at the conclusion of which Chairman Langda le personally addressed the group and welcomed the new members. He explained the changed role of Urban Renewal and NDP and stated that this called for changes in structure of the Commit tee and operational procedure . The importance of CACUR advis ing on Urban Renewal and NDP policy matters was �Page Two stressed. Padg_e tt. The Chairman then returned conduct of the meeting to Vice Chairman Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Jim Wright of the Model Cities Staff to explain the Model Cities Proposed Physical Development for 1969 and 1970. Mr. Wright's presentation consisted primarily of a brochure, prepared in three components, which was passed out to those in attendance. The components were: (a) Satisfactory Community Environment; (b) Transportation; (c) Housing. Each component consisted of inte1nization of proposed projects for 1970; Proposed source of funding and brief statement as to purpose of each project but without any explanation as to the extent of each project, specific ti1ning or priorities. Mr. Wright then offered to respond to questions. There were none. Mr. Rich suggested that since the presentation was on physical development that an annotated map showing proposed projects and their specific location would be helpful. Mr. Wright responded that he had such a map which any interested person could look at after the meeting. Since State Representative John Hood, Chairman of the Model Cities Housing Committee, did not attend the meeting, Mr . Padgett asked Mr. Johnnie Johnson, Director of Model Cities, to comment on the Model Cities Housing Committee views. Mr. Johnson stated substantially that the Housing Committee of the Model Citi es area had expressed desires that the Atlanta Housing Authority take the following action immediately, so that th e Model Cities program can proceed in a manner acceptable to the residents of Model Cities: 1. That no relocation housing be brought into the Model Cities Area until it has been specifically approved (as to lo cation, type of structures and size ) by the Housing Committee. 2. That all activity of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the Model Cities Area - including acquisition of property, displacement of residents, and demolition of structuresexcept those activities in which the Atlanta Housing Authority has a l egal obligation to proceed and from which a release cannot be obtained, be immediately stopped until the problem of relocation housing is resolved. 3 . That the October 1, 1969 , offering of the Atlanta Housing Authority for the sale and development of the C-4 Peoplestown site be immediately withdrawn. 4 . That a Committee immediately be formed composed of representatives from the Atlanta Housing Authority, the Model Cities Agency and the Mass Convention, Inc . This Committee or its sub-committee to have the responsibility �7 I Page Three for working out a satisfactory relocation housing plan and an offer for the sale and development of the C-4 · site and other land in the Model Cities area. The problem of relocation housing to be given the highest priority so that other acti vi ties of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the Model Cities area can be resumed as quickly as possible. Mr. Johnson stated that the Model Cities Housing Committee was · prepared to file an injunction against the Housing Authority to stop activity until the Comrnittee views had been met. Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw , Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to comment on and explain the consequences resulting from the position taken by the Mode l Cities Housing Committee. Mr. Openshaw stated that on October 16, the newly reactivated Model Cities Housing Committee advised the Atlanta Housing Authority of three major concerns of area residents, and requested that all NDP activities be stopped until satisfactory solutions could be worked out. The three 1n a jor concerns include: (1) Rehabilitation, (2) Disposition of project l a nd, and (3) Relocation. Inas much as the Neighborhood Development Pro g ram (NDP), w hich is urban renew a l on an annual basis, was designed to respond to the needs of area resid ents, to assist them in the physic a l improvement of their neighborhoods, th e Atlanta Housing A uthority readily agr e ed to stop all NDP activities in the Model Cities Area in orde r to explore new alternatives in the direction the progr a m should take. The Model Cities Housing Committee expressed serious concerns of property owners unable to bring their properties up to the required Project Rehabilitation Standa rds, a requirement to be eligible for Federal Financial assistance. The 1968 Housing Act imposed income limita tions on families eligible for 3% direct rehabilitation loans. The Atl ant a Housing Authority has agree d to review the Project Rehabilitation Standards and the Federal regulations governing rehabilitation procedures with a resident committee in order to arrive at a solution. The Model Cities Housing Committee requested that the Atlanta Housing Authority withdraw its invitation for the sale and development of Parcel C-4 in Peoplestow n, and to prepare documents requiring the redeveloper to come from the Model Cities area. Attorneys representing the Atlanta Housing Authority and the Model Cities Mass Convention are in the process of preparing bid documents restricting the sale of urban renewal land in the Model Cities area to area residents or organizations. The third concern expressed by the Model Cities Housing Committee was the complete rejection of the type of relocation housing units proposed by the Authority. These units, designed by an architect to provide maximum liveability within the cost limitations and Federal guidelines, contained three bedrooms (two bedrooms �Page Four 8 feet by 8 feet, one bedroom 10 feet by 12 feet). The Housing Committee indicated that_r esidents would reject mobile h01n es , and would insist on pre-fabricated modular units. Mr. Openshaw indicated that the Housing Act of 1949 as amended prohibits the use of urban renewal funds for the construction of structures , that HUD guidelines specifically limit relocation housing units to mobile homes built on a chassis, without permanent foundation, easily relocateable. Nonetheless the Housing Authority has agreed to explore with a residents I com.mittee alternative solutions related to temporary relocateable housing in the Model Cities Area. Mr. Openshaw stated that a Polrcy Committee, a Relocation Committee and a Rehabilitation Comm ittee, composed of representatives of the Model Cities Agency, the Atlanta Hou s ing Authority and the Mass Conve ntion, Inc., have been appointed to seek solutions to the proble ms concerning rehabilita tion, sale of l and, and relocation in the Model Cities area, and to permit th e Atlanta Hou sing Authority to resume the 1969 NDP activities voluntarily halted on October 17. Mr. Op enshaw indicated that the two major problems confronting the Atlanta Housing Authority, the implementing age ncy for carrying out the 19 69 NDP plans for the Mode l Cities area, plans pr e p a red by the Model Cities s taff with complete resident inv ol vement, a re: 1. Conflict b etween the expressed desires of the residents and limita tions of Federal r egula tions . 2. The NDP plan for 196 9 a nd als o 1970 we r e ap proved by n e i g hbo rho:::Jd residents as well as the Mode l Citie s Executive Boa rd without b enefit of the rec e ntly activated Model Cities Hou sing Committe e I s stated objectives. For exampl e, the 19 6 9 NDP plan for the Model Citie s area designa ted four sites for p e rmanent hou s ing r e quiring the reloc ation of 278 families, 77 individua l s , a nd 10 bu sine ss concerns , a ll to be relo cat e d b e for e r e d eve lopm e nt c ould t a k e p l ace on th e s p ec ifi c s i t es involve d. To r e quir e mid-way throu g h th e cal e ndar y e ar t h a t a c quisition of land and reloc a tion of famili e s be dis co ntinu e d until suitable r e lo catabl e housing is provide within the area is to introduce a valid concept, but one that will prevent the Author ity from compl etin g the NDP p l a n within the cal enda r y ear 1969. The 1970 NDP plans, prepared by four planning consultants with involve ment of r e sident s of the six Mode l Citi e s neighborhoods, requir e the re l o cation of 6 0 9 families during the cal e nda r y ear 1970, with no vacant l and included in the ac quisiti o n program, nor funds for relocation hou s ing. While the Housing Authority will make avail abl e f or occupa ncy during 197 0 ove r 2, 65 0 dwe lling unit s for f a milies of low and mode rate incom e , th e se units a r e not l ocate d within t h e Mode l Citi es a r ea , h e n ce th e Hou s ing A uthor i ty i s once a g a in place d i n a n impo ss ible p o s ition o f trying t o car ry out pla n s a p pro v e d by th e n e i g hborh oods in conforma nc e with objectives recently e x pressed of the Model Cities Hous i ng Committee . �Page Five Mr. Op enshaw indicated that the City's NDP application for 1970 is already 30' days overdue and that the application cannot be submitted to HUD until the situation in Model Cities is resolved. Mr. Openshaw stated that the stopping of a ll NDP activities in the Model Cities area becomes all the more acute when we consider the fact that unencumbered funds for calendar year 1969 must be returned to Washington for redistributed in the national program, and that Atlanta has been advised that Federal funds for the 1970 NDP have been reduced to approximate ly 45 . 9% .of the amount allocated for 1969. Mr . Jones aske d if any substantial delay in the relocation and acquisition of sites in the Model Cities area wouldn 1 t seriously jeopardize the C ity ' s 11 Breakthrough 11 application for which sites in the Model Cities area had been offered as priority prototype housing sites, to be cleared by January 1970? Mr. Openshaw 1 s reply was that this is true. Mr. Op enshaw closed his comments with an optomistic note that he hoped the difficulty with the Model Cities Housing Committee would be resolved over the weekend and that activity in the Model Cities area could resume. Mr. Johnnie Johnson was then g iven an opportunity to comment again for Representative John Hood in rebuttal of any of Mr. Op enshaw 1 s remarks. Mr. Johnson explained that he thought the situation had arisen through l a ck of timely communication between· all elements involved and expressed hopes of a comprise solution soon. Bec ause of the time element involved, a more lengthy discussion was precluded. Mr . Padgett then asked both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Op enshaw what the CACUR could do now to assist in resolving the matter? Both seemed to think that for the time being it would be be st to await further developments. Col. Jones then presented Vice Chairman Padgett with the Financia l Statement for the period September 30 to Octob er 30, 1969, which was read to the Committee. Col. Jones then read a Resolution expressing sympathy and condolences to the family and business associates (Atlanta Life Insurance Company) of the late CACUR member, E. M. Martin. The Resolution was unaminously adopted and will be sent to the family and business associates of the late E. M. Martin. The meeting wad adjourned at 3:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, /-?143.215.248.55t~~ Malcolm D. Jo./les E x ecuti ve Dir ec tor �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL Atlanta Room Citizens and Southern National Bank Tuesday , September 30, 1969 The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, who presided over the meeting during absence of Chairman Noah L an·gdale who had a conflicting engagement. Those attending the meeting frorn the Executive Com.mittee were : Messrs. Edgar Schukraft; W. L. Calloway; Charles Mathias ; Bob Bivens; Jack C arrollton (r epresent ing Mr. E. A. Yates); Mrs. Doris Lockenn a n; and Mrs. Leonard Haas. Com1nittee members in attendance were: Messrs. William Toms; Fred Burns; and Curtis Driskell; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester Persells; Mr. Howa rd Ope nshaw; Mr. Robert Barnett (P ro ject Director - Vine City NDP area ); Mr. Curtis Parrish (Proj ect Director - Edg ew ood NDP area ); Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Douglas Wendell; Mr. Wilson McClure (Project Director - West End); for the Southwest Atlanta Association, Inc: Mr. Jam es W. DuPuy ; for EOA: Mr. W. L. Horshen; for the Planning D e partment of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Coll ier B. Gladin; Mrs. Sally Pickett; and Mr. John M a tthews. Others: Mr. A. L. Watson Sa1nmye Coan School Director; Mr. Norman M. R a tes - Spelman College; Re v. W. L. Houston - Project Area Committee,- Vine City; and Mr. Walter Dancy - Urban Corps intern with the CACUR Office. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the m.eeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Vice-Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming those pr ese nt. He then stated that the first item on the Agenda wou ld be put off until Cha irm a n Langdale arrived. The second item on the Agenda was the presentation of th e Vine City NDP plan. Mr . Padgett then introduced Mr. Howard Op e nshaw , Director of Urb an Redevelopment of the Atlanta Housing Authority. lv1r. Openshaw then introduced lvlr. Robert Barnett, Project Director of Vine City, to present the NDP plan. Mr. Barnett first explained the georgraphical location of Vine City. The boundaries being: Northside Drive on the East, Simpson Road on the North, Griffin Street on the West and Hunter Street on the South. He also stated tha t there are approximately 154 acres, with 900 families and 3, 500 individuals located in the Vine City area . Mr . Barnett stated that the fir st things that were done in Vine City was to form a local committeee known as the PAC or Project Area Committe to represent �Page Two the interests of the citiz e ns of the Vine City Com munity. He sta ted tha t the PAC holds meeting at least once a w e e k (usua lly e ve ry Monda y night), and that a surv ey was :nade to colle ct f a cts on Vine City, such as popula tion, fa mily si z e, amount of income, hea ds of household, etc. The surve y showed that the average income for the Vine City area s is $161. 00 a month, and that 76% of the property in the area has absentee landlords and 24% is o w ner occupied, The survey also showed that the residents of the Vine City ar e a w anted more shopping, transporta tion and community facilities. Mr. Barnett furth e r stated that the t a rget area for the 1970 NDP plan has already been designa ted. The t a rgef a rea, which w a s show n by a 1nap presentation, has 122 structures (162 families), with 92 of these structures as major d e terioration, 9 as a minor deterior a ti o n and only 1 s tandard struct ur e . By m a p pr e senta tion, Mr. B a rnett s howe d the l a y out for the 1970 NDP pla n, with a 2 4 ac r e p a rk, comm e rci a l a r ea, g a rde n typ e a p ar tinen t s, town houses and single family resid e nces. Vice-Cha irma n Padgett tha nked Mr . B a rnett for his very inform a tiv e presentation on the N e i g hborhood D e velopm ent Pr og r a m for Vine City in 1970 . Mr . Ope n s h aw the n introduced Mr. Curti s P a rri s h, Proj ec t Dir e c t or of the Edgew ood area, In turn, Mr. P a rrish introdu ce d Mr. Harry Adley a nd Mr. Albe rt T w igg s of A dl e y Associa tes to pr e s e nt the Edgewood N DP plan fo r 1970. Mr. Adley and Mr . T w i gg s pr ese nte d a s lide presenta tion of the goo d and bad a r ea s o f the E dgew ood proj ec t. Mr. Adle y s tr esse d tha t th e a r ea o f Edgewood should be r ehabilitated, not torn down . Four sections o f the Ed gewoo d area have t e ntativ ely b ee n selecte d for activity to s t a rt in 1970. S ammye C oan S c hool i s a g ood exampl e o f the t ype of e n v i ronm ent Edgewood i s wor king for i n it s effo rt to d e v e lop a b e tter Com munity. Mr . Adle y ag r eed t o pr o v ide the E xecutive Dir ect o r with a s umma ry sheet o n t he E d gewood pr o j ect s t a t is t ics . M r . Padgett thanke d M r. A dle y a nd lvfr. T w i ggs fo r a very fi ne presentation of Edg ewood. Becau se of the time e lement involved, a fift e e n m inute pr esenta tion was give n on e ach NDP pla n and a g ive minute ques t i o n a nd answe r period. T h e r e was m u c h d iscu ssio n on t he s ubj ect a n d value o f reh abilitation and the accusation that r e h a bilitation does not last, bec a us e the indiv iduals do not keep up th e i r home s o r property . V iee -Chairman Pad ge t t the n s t a t e d t hat t here was not enough t i me for a detailed discuss i on on the merits of r ehabi litatio n and suggested that the subject of rehabilitation be put on the Agenda for the next meeting. �Page Three Mr. Padg ett called on Mr. Op enshaw to present the overall Neighborhood Development Progr am for 1970 (copy attached, Encl. 1). Attention of CACUR •• -members was particularly called to the enclosed copy of recent letter from the Regiona l Office of HUD stating that HUD funding to the Region III area is only $24,000, 000; and that this is only 45. 9% of the amount allocated for the first year's activity for the six NDP programs now under way in Region III. In response to question from the Executive Director, CACUR, as to proposed activity in the portion of the Bedford-Pine NDP area south of Forrest Avenue. (This is where the bulk of the most dilapidated housing is located. ) Mr. Openshaw stated that no activity is planned in that area for 1969- 70 except acquisition of a few scattered dilapidated structures, requested by the Mayor. Mr. Padg ett then called on Mr. Openshaw to respond to comments on the West End Urb a n Renewal Project previously submitted by the Executive Committee. Mr. Openshaw read a letter addressed to the Executive Director, explaining the delays in many of the Urb an Renewal projects, including West End (Encl. 2). After considerable discussion pertaining to certain aspects of the West End project, the 1neeting was adjourned at 3:30 P. M. Financial state preparec!- by the Executive Director, was not presented during the meeting, but was subsequently turned over to the Vice-Chai rman. In view of impending City elections, Item 1 on the Agenda, 11 E xp l anation of Propos ed Reorganization of CACUR 11 , was omitted until a later date. Respectfully submitted, //;JE·/ ~~,: ~ r:::Al143.215.248.55 Malcohn D . !9nes Executive Dir ector me Encls: 1. Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 2. Letter dated September 30, 1969 �CITIZENS ADVISORY COHHITTEE FOR URBAJ.J RENEWAL SEPTEHBER JO, 1969 Item: Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 Mr. Howard Ope:1sha1J, Dir e ctor of Re developrr.ent for the Atlanta Housing Authority, outlined Atlanta 1 s Ne i gi1borhood Development Pro gram for 1970, contains ei ght n ei ghbor hoods: Bedford-Pine GA. Tech II Model Ci ti e s EdgeHood Vine . City Li ghtni ng Plu nket tm-m -~ GA. Sta t e The Progr a m -~New Areas Maps and stat i stic al s u:.1rr.ary indic ating the proposed ac t i on progra m j_n ind i vidual areas was di s cussed . I n s um:-:iary , t i1e 1970 i'.JDP Pro gram proposes the a cqu i si tion of 922 parc el s of l and; r elocation of 1392 fa mili es a nd indi vidual s , demoli t ion of 922 struc tu r es , rehabilitati on of 830 structu res and dis posi tion of ll6 acres of land. As a housing resource for families di spl a ce d in t he 1970 pr ogr am, the Hous ing Authodty Hill compl e t e and have re a.Jy f or occu pancy 20 33 publ i c hous inl units and 650 dwelling units for f amilie s of low and moderate inc ome . The gross proj e ct cos t of the 1970' NDP pr ogram is 27,4 milli on doll ars . The federal capi tal grant requested is 20.7 milli on, the loc al shar e i s 8.5 milli on, 7.3 million i nclud es n on-cas h grants-in-a id to b e provid ed by t he City and 1.2 million in cash to be pr ov id ed by the Board of Regents . Foll rn-J ing HUD approval of addition s ection 112 credits of 1.1 million dollars, the ca s h required by the Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880. On September 23, 1969, the Department of Housing and Urban Devel opment a dvised t he Atlanta Hou s i ng Authority t hat $21.i, OOO,OOO has b een es tabli she d as t he amount availabl e for t he 1970 acti vity of t he si x Nei ghb or hoo d Development Pro grams n01-1 underway in Region III. Thi s repres ents 45-9% of t he f ederal capital gra nt funds available in t he Region for 1969. The Regional officr:- of HUD will allocate t he avail able fun ds for 1 970 N]:) P a ctivi ties on the bas is of ea ch City 's needs, its r e c ord of pe rfor mance, and its abil ity to postpone s ome acti vitie s until a s ubs equent y ea r. �.~ 143.215.248.55::t ~ DEPA R TME N T OF HOU S I NG AND U RBA N DEVELOPMENT . -· .... PEACHTREE SEVENTH [W IL D I NG, AT L ANTA , GEO RG IA 30323 Room 6!~5 . I' i, I. REGION Ill Septembe r 23, 1969 IN REPLY REFER TO : JRF '1 Mr. Lester H. Persells Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta 824 Hurt Buildj_ng Atlanta , Georgia 30303 Dear Mr . Per sells: Subjec t: A-2 Proj e ct No . Ga . Neighborhood Developme nt Program Second Year Activities We have been advis e d by Assistant Se creta ry Law rence M. Cox that $24,000,000 has b ee n established as the a:nount availabl e for the se cond year's a cti vity of the six Ne i ghborhood Deve lopment Programs now u nder way in Re gion III . Thi s ai::ount of capi tal grant funds eg_uals 45 .9% of the amount allocate d for the first year ' s activity for the srx progr ams . The Regional Office has the r esponsibili ty f'o:r dividing the amount of $21+,000 , 000 among the six programs . We i ntend to use othe r criteria than me r ely multiplying l a st year ' s alloca tions by 45 .9%; each ci ty 1 s needs , i ts record of perfor;;1ance , and its ab il ity to stretch some activities into a subs equent year will be considered . We provide you this informati on as a basis for your prepa r ati on of the Nei ghborhood Development Progr am Application for 1970. Sincerel y yours, '--,,cr,'])<.c~Jt. ,__/}/_~-e-f..L------ }.cti1",'.3 - cc: Mr. Howard Openshaw John Edmunds Assi,s tant Reg iona l Ad.'!1inis trator for Renewa l Assistance �NEIGJU30111IOOD DEllJ:J,On -;F?·lT Pl10Gll1'.H PRO.POSED AC'l'IVITii:S - 1970 NDP Arca Activity 1969 1970 Bedford-Pinc Acq ui 5i ti en-Pare els Relo cation-Fam ./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabil j_tation-Structures Dispositi on-Ac~es 154 4lil 17/.i 130 247 130 127.9 141 14.1 ,. Georgia Tech II Model Ci ties EdgeHood .• , Vine ·city Georgi a State Lightni ng Plunkett own NDP TOTALS Acquisition Roloc ation-Fam . /Ind. De mol i tion-St~uctures Rehabilitation Dispositi on-Acres 40 26 9 21 93 59 93 0 0 11.7 8.2 Acquisiti on Relocati on-Fam . /Ind. Dem olition-Structures Rehabii i t ation Dispositi on- Acres 398 431 278 431 65.8 ·483 &J9 483 588 66,4 Acquisiti on Reloc ati on-Fam ./Ind. De~oliti on-Stru ctur es Rehabilitation Disposi t ion- Acres Planning 37 42 37 101 6.o Only Acquisition . Rel ocation- F2.m. /Ind . Demoliti~n-Structur es Rehabilitati on Disposition-Acres Acquisition . Relocation-Fa ~./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabilitation Di sposition-Acres Acq~i sition Reloc ation-Fam ./Ind. Demoliti on- Structures Rehabilitation Di sposition-Acres Acquisition Relocation-Fam./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabilitation Dispos ition-Acres Acquisition Relocation Demoliti on Rehabilitation Disposition 122 366 Planni ng 122 0 12.1 Only 8 0 8 No 69 Program 0 1.7 25 34 I 25 No 69 Program 0 3,2 24 35 0 5. 2 I 24 No 69 Program 922 1392 578 881 473 922 471 205. 4 -i 830 1.16.9 ·, �j! I i iI ' . I NDP-1 970 FDJ/\l'TCI NG i 1· -·1 GROSS PROGRAM COST 'I 1 $ 27.,411,427 ii !: ESTIHATED LAND PROCEEDS 1,661,087 NET PROGRAM COST 25, 750., Jl.iO LOCAL SH.ARE 8,583,447 Non-cash grants-in-aid 7., J01.,l.r27 Cash r equired (Board of Regents) 1,282,020 FEDERAL S}UffiE Progr am Capital Grant 17, 166., 894 Reloc ati on Grant 2,149,402 Rehabilitation Grant 1.,469, 700 Total Federal Capital Grant -~ Follo1-d.ng HUD approval of addi ti o!l.al Section 11 2 ere di ts of · $1,116,140, cash required (Board of Regents) reu'uced to$ 165 ,880. �.- . 0 - • EDWI N L. STERNE L ESTER H . PERSELLS CHAIR MAN [XECU TI VE D I REC T OR At..::, SE CRETARY C ARL TON GARR ET T GEORGES . CRAFT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE V I CE C HA I RMAN G I LBERT H . BOG GS D I RECTOR OF HOUSING HOWARO OPENS HAW J. B . SLAYTON DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOP1,,,1EN l FRANK G. ETHERIDGE GEORGE R . SAN OER TECt-tNICAL DIRECTOR JA C K F. GLEN N 824 HURT BUILDING A T L A N TA, GEORG I A 30303 JA CKSON 3 - 6074 Sept embBr 30 , 1969 Mr . Mal colm D. Jones Ex.e cutive Dire ctor Citi zens Adv is ory Commit t ee for Urban Renewal City Hall Atlant a , Ge orgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jones: Mr. Parsells has asked me to repl y to y our l etter of Augu st 18 , 1969 r el at i ve to t h e Executive Committee's c oncern over several fe a tures of At lanta's Urban Renewal Program . First, let me say that we share t he Committee's c oncern over the length of t ime required to close out earlier pro j e c ts. However, t o imply tha t the length of time t aken t o cl ose out proj ects is due t o an apparent l a ck of aggres siveness on the part of the Authority is ludicrous . The original five urban renewal pr o je c ts have been amended f orty-two times, requi ring an additional eight million dollars from the Federal government, and resulti ng in a s t adium , expansi on of Georgia State Colle ge, additional land for s chools, parks, and neighborhood faciliti e s, acquisition of commercial properties on Ge orgia Avenue, and numerous other improvements. The average length of time inv olved in securing Fede ral approval of an amendment has been twelve months, with several requiring thirty months. A se con d ma jor fa c t or delay ing proj ect close- outs is the funding and cons t ruction of non-cash grants-in-aid. The Butler Street Project, for example, c ould not be closed ou t earlier because the proposed school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with construction starting in August, 1969. Even after renewal land has been sold , many developers have experienced delays caused by the tight money market, high interest rates and soaring costs. Nonetheless, projects are not closed out without spe cial effort. Re cently I established a spacial task force to identify and expedite all remaining activities to be completed in the original projects. Two of these projects - Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed this year and are waiting fin al HUD audit. I want to assure the Committee that the Authority recognizes its respon sibility to proceed as rapidly as possible to complete the e arly proj e cts. Et? c/ Z �- 2I share the Commi ttee ' s c once r n over its seemi ngly perfunctory r ole of l ate. If it is to perform its fun c tion a s outline d in the Al de rman:i. c r e solu ti on creating the Committee, ie., a dv ise the May or a n d Boa r d of Aldermen and o t h er publi c bodi e s con cerne d with Urba n Renewal i n the -City, t h en i t seems t o me that it must c ontinue to review pr opose d Ur ban Renewal a ctiviti e s f or mul a ted by the vari ous proj e c t area commi t tees with an ove rview of t h e to tal needs of the Ci ty. The Com.mittee's vi ews on pend i n g redev e l opment a c t ions s hould b e express e d t o the Alde rman i c Pl anning a nd Re development Committee, as did Bob Summerville ~ fo rme r Commit tee Chairman. The Author ity wi l l co operate i n any way p os s i ble in -ass i st i ng t he Committee in c arrying out i t s functi on of pr ov iding guidan ce and direc ti on to the City in the a dministrati on of its Urb an Renewal program . The comments pe r ta i ning to the Wes t End Urban Renewa l Pr oj ect are ob vious l y pe r sonal ex pr e ss ions of fru stration s s hared by the Authority . The West End Ur ban Renewal Pr o ject is n ow in its thi r d year of e xecution and to date the Au t ho rity h a s a cqui re d 516 p ar ce ls of land (87% ) 9 reloc a te d l~57 f amil ies and 77 businesse s (97%) , demol ish ed 354 stru c ture s ( 74%) , s ol d or put unde r agre ement f or s a l e .54 ac res of l and ( 55%) r- and _ comple t ed rehabilitation of 504 s truc t ure s (22% ) , I n a ddi t ion , the Authority h a s a cquired an d conveyed t o the City 8 .7 a c res of land f or park devel opmen t, and the 1 .1 mi l li on d ollar Dean Rusk Elementar y School h as be en compl e te d . The redevelope r for the 15 a c re e n cl osed mall s h opping center is p re s ently securing l eases , wi t h cons t r uc tion s cheduled in 197 0 . In spite of t h e progre s s ma de to d a te, t here a r e t hre e s pe c ifi c areas in Wes t End where pr ogre s s h a s been de l aye d. The firs t i s the seven a cr e t ra ct adj a ce n t to the Park Stree t Methodist Church. This area involves a l and us e change and is i n clude d in an amendment submi t ted to HUD on June 17, 1 9 69. On Se ptemb er 23, HUD approve d an Authori t y reque st to pr oce ed wi t h a pu blic h ear ing and loca l adopt ion of the plan amendment pursu ant t o offe ring the l and fo r sale f or residential re-us e . The publi c h earing h a s be en schedul e d for Octobe r 17 before t he Pl anning and Deve lopment Committee. A s econd area involves some t we n ty- f our a cre s of l and in t he vi cinity of Lee a nd Ogl ethor pe, pre sently des i gn a t e d for offi ce warehouse and genera l office use. The We st End Advis ory Commit te e h a d previ ously agreed that t hi s are a n e eded fu r ther study i n l ight of the proposed loca tion of r a pid trans it in the area. The third area inv olves the motel and re s ident ial u s es on Oak Stree t, between Ashby a nd Peeples Streets. The three ac re motel site was on the market fo r 18 months and no propo s al s we re rece i ve d. Five redevelopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling unit s on parcel 1 9, bu t the West End Adv isory Committee recommende d rejection of a l l p roposals, re - study of the s i te in conjunction with the motel tra c t, and re- offer fo r s a l e. The sta tus of the Wes t End pl an will be di s cussed with the Wes t End Adv isory Committ e e on October lo The Aut hority recognizes the · u rgen cy of proceeding as rapidly as possible in each of the e ight conven ti onal ur b an renewal areas and five neighborhood development program are as in t h e Ci ty . I want to assure the Committee that Mr . Parsells and I have committed ourselves to this task while making the prograD1 responsive to human needs. �-3We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to making Atlanta the great city it is de s tined to become . Very truly yours, ~~ Howard Openshaw Director of Redevelopment HO:pc cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Rodne y M. Cook Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Mr. A.B. Padgett Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. . �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL Atlanta Room Citizens and Southern National Bank Tuesday, September 30, 1969 CORRECT ION First sentence of published minutes of above indicated meeting is corrected to read as follows: "The full Committee- quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who had a previous engagement which conflicted with the first part of the meeting; Chairman Langdale arrived later and was present during the larger part of the meeting, but requested Mr. Padgett to continue to p·reside." ~~c--e~ ,-J!L~ Malcolm D. ~~ Exe cu ti ve Director MDJ/mc �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL Atlanta Room Citiz e ns and Southern National Bank Tuesday, September 30, 1969 The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, w ho presided over t ~.1.e meeting during absence of Chairman Noah Langdale who had a conflicting engagement. Those attending the meeting from the Execqti ve Committee were: Messrs. Edga r Schukraft; W. L. Calloway; Charles Mathias; Bob Bivens; Jack Carrollton (representing Mr. E. A. Yates); Mrs. Doris Lockerman; and Mrs. Leonard Haas. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs . William Toms; Fred Burns; a nd C u rtis Driskell; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: 1:v1r. Lester Persells ; Mr . Howa rd Openshaw ; Mr. Robert Barnett (Proje c t Director - Vine City NDP area ); .\-i r. Curtis Parrish (Project Director - Edgewood NDP area); Mr. Thomas Es kew; Mr. Douglas Wendell; Mr. Wilson McClure (Project Director - West End}; for the Southwest Atlanta Association, Inc: Mr. James W. DuPuy; for EOA: Mr. W. L. Horshen; for the Pla nning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collie r B. Gladin; Mrs. Sally Pickett; and Mr. John Matthews. Others : Mr. A. L. Watson Sammye Coan School Director; Mr. Norman M. Rates - Spelma n College;. Rev. W. L. Houston - Project Area Committee,- Vine City; and Mr. Walter Dancy - Urban Corps Intern with the CACUR Ofnce . Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Do cuments for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Vice-Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming those present. He then stated that the first item on the Agenda would be put off until Chairman Langdale arrived. The second item on the Agenda was the presentation o f the Vine City NDP plan. Mr. Padgett then introduced Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Urban Redevelopment of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Mr. Openshaw then introduced Mr. Robert Barnett, Project Dir ector of Vine City, to present the NDP plan. Mr. Barnett first explained the georgraphical lo cation of Vine C ity. The boundaries being: Northside Drive on the East, Simpson Road on the Nor th, Griffin Street on the West and Hunter Street on the South. He also stated t hat there are approximately 154 acres, with 900 families and 3, 500 individuals locat ed in the Vine City area. Mr . Barnett stated that the fir st thing s that were done in Vine C ity was to form a local committeee known as the PAC or Proj e ct Area Committe to represent �Page Two the fnterests of the citizens of the Vine City Community. He stated that the PAC holds meeting at least once a week (usually every Monday night), and that a survey was made to collect facts on Vine City; such as population, family s i ze , amount of income, heads of household, etc. The survey showed that the average income for the Vine City areas is $161. 00 a month, and that 76% of the property in the area has ab~entee landlords and 24% is owner occupied. The survey also showed _that the residents of the Vine City area wanted more shopping, transportation and community facilities. Mr . Barnett further stated that the target area for the 1970 NDP plan has already been designated. The target area, which was shown by a map presentation, has 122 structures (162 families), with 92 of these structures as major deterior ation, 9 as a minor deterior ation and only 1 standard structure. By map presentation, Mr. Barnett showed th e lay out for the 1970 NDP plan, with a 24 acre p ark, commercial area , garden type a p artments , town houses and single family residences. Vice-Chairman Padgett thanked Mr . Barnett for his very informative presentation on the Neighborhood D eve lopm ent Program for Vine City in 1970. Mr. Op enshaw then introduced Mr. Curtis Parrish, Project Director of the Edgewood area. In turn, Mr. Parrish introduced Mr. Harry Adley and Mr. Albert Twiggs of Adley Associates to pre sent the Edgewood NDP plan for 1970. Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs pres e nte d a slid e presentation of the g ood and bad areas of the Edgewood project. Mr . Adley str esse d that the area of Edgewood should be rehabilitated, not torn down. Four sections of the Edg ewood area have tentatively been selected for activity to start in 1970. Sammye Coan School is a good example of the type of environment Edgewood is working for in its effort to develop a better Community. Mr. Adley agreed to provide the Executive Director with a summary sheet on the Edgewood project statistics. Mr. Padgett thanked Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs for a very fine presentation of Edgewood. Becaus e of the time element involved, a fifteen minute presentation was given on each NDP plan and a give minute question and answer period. There was much discus sion on th e subj ect and value of rehabilitation and the accusation that rehabilitation does not l ast, because the individuals do not keep up their homes or property. Vhie-Chairman Padgett the n stated that there was not enough time for a detailed discussion on the merits of reha bilitation and suggested that the subject of rehabilitation be put on the Agenda for the n ext meeting. �Page Three Mr. Padgett called on Mr. Openshaw to p resent the overall Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 (copy attached, E nc l. 1). Attention of CACUR members was particularly called to the enclosed copy of recent letter from the Regional Office of HUD stating that HUD funding t o the Region III area is only $24,000, 000; and that this is only 45. 9% of the am unt allocated for the first year's activity for the six NDP programs now under way in Region III. In response to question from the Executiv e Director, CACUR, as to proposed activity in the portion of the Bedford-Pin e NDP area south of Forrest Avenue. {This is where the bulk of the most dilapic.ated housing is located. ) Mr. Openshaw stated that no activity is planned i n that area for 1969- 70 except acquisition of a few scattered dilapidated structur e s, requested by the Mayor. Mr. P a dgett then called on Mr. Opensha w to respond to comments on the West End Urban Renewal Project .previously s u bmitted by the Executive Committee .. Mr. Openshaw read a letter addressed t o the Executive Director, explaining the delays in many of the Urban Renewal proje cts, including West End (Encl. 2). After considerable_discussion pertaining to certa in aspects of the West End project, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P~ M. Financial state prepared by the Executiv e Director, was not presented during the meeting, but was subsequently turned o ver to the Vice-Chairman. In view of impe nding City elections , Item 1 on the Age nda , "Explana tion of Proposed Reorganization of CACUR", was om i ted until a later date. Resp e c tfully submitted, ~ / /;Jd-.-:d~ '"-,. _,~ ' ~ Malc olm D. J n e s Executive Dfrector me E n.els : 1. · N e ighborhood D e v e lopme nt Program f or 1970 2 . Letter dated September 30, 1969 �.. CITIZENS ADVISORY COHHITTEE FOR URBAN RENEi.'1AL SEPTEMBER JO, 1969 Item: Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 Mr. Howard OpenshaiJ, Director of Redeveloprr.ent f or the Atlanta Housing Authority, outlined Atlanta ' s Nei gnborhood Development Program for 1970. The Program contains eight neighborhoods: Bedford-Pine GA. Tech II Mod el Ci ties Ed gewood V:ine City Li ghtning Plunkettmm -~ _GA. State -~New Areas 11aps arid statistical su:.1!"r.ary indicating the proposed action pro gram in individual areas was di s cussed . In summary, the 1970 iIDP Progr a m proposes the acqui s ition of 922 parcel s of land: relocation of 1392 f a mili es and :individu al s , demolition of 922 structures, reh~bilitation of 8JO structures and dispos ition of ll6 a cres of land. · As a hou sing resource for famili es di splaced in the 1970 program, the Housing Authorj_ ty Hill comple t e and have rea,:J}- f or occupancy 20J J public housin 5 uni ts and 650 ci'delling u.nits for families of 101-1 and moderat e income . The gross project cost of the 1970 NDP program is 27,4 million dollars. The federal capital grant reques t ed is 20.7 million, the local share is 8.5 million, 7.3 million includes non-cash grants - in-aid to be provided by the City and 1.2 million in ca2h t o be provided by the Board of Regents . Follrn-Jing HUD approval of addition section 112 credits of 1.1 million dolla r s , the cash require d by the Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880. On September 23, 1969, the Depart ment of Housing and Urban Development advised the Atlanta Housing Authority that $21.i,OOO,OOO has been es tablishe d as the amount available .for the 1970 acti vity of the si x Nei ghborhood Devel opment Pro grams now underway in Region III. This r epres ents 45. 9% of the f ederal ca pital grant f unds available in t he Region for 1969. The Region:11 office cif HUD will allocate the avai l able funds for 1970 N1JP a ctivities on the basis of each City's needs , its record of perform:1nc o, and its ability to postpone s ome activities until a s ubsequ ?nt y ear. �::.143.215.248.55t·/~ DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT . -· ..,_ PEACHTREE SEVENTH OUILDll<G, A TL ANTA, GEORGIA 30323 Room 6l~5 ii ] I REGION Ill September 23, 1969 IN REPLY REFER TO : 3RF Mr. Lester H. Persells Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta 824 Hurt Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Persells: Subject: Project No. Ga . A-2 Neighborhood Development Program Second Year Activities We have b een a dvis ed by Assistant Secretary Law rence M. Cox that $24,000,000 has been established as t!'le amount availe.ble for the second year 1 s activity of the six Neighborhood Developme nt Programs now under way in Re gion III. This a1wunt of capital grant funds equals l~5.9% of the amount .allocated for the first year's activity for the s~x programs . The Regional Office has the responsibility for dividing the amount of $24,ooo ,ooo among the six progra1:1s . We intend to use other criteria than merely multiplying last year 's alloca tions by 45.9%; each city's needs, its record of perfor~ance, and its ability to stretch some activities into a subsequent year will be considered. We provide y·ou this information as a basis for your preparation of the Nei ghborhood Development Program Application for 1970. Sincerely yours, /' /2 ( ~ . . __"');,~-- -I _l~_,__ J0. [-., /?-1.,::.,--c.-t.L..------ictin~ ~ John~- Edmunds Assi-stant Regional Ad.'l1inistrator for Renewa l Assistance cc: Mr. Howard Openshaw �I_ NEIGllBORHOOD DE\JELOn-:E: lT PROGfl./1.l·l PHO?OSED AC'l'IVITIZS - 1970 NDP Arca Activit:'[_ 1969 1970 Bedford-Pinc Acquisition-Parcel s Relocation-Farn ./Ind. Demolition-Str uctures Rehabilitation-Structures Disposition-Ac~es 154 410. 171.i 40 127.9 130 247 130 141 14.1 Acquisition Rolocation-Fam ./Ind . Demoliti on-Structures Rehabilitation Disposition-Acre s 26 9 21 93 59 93 0 0 11.7 8.2 Acquisiti on Relocati on- Fam . / Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabi iit?..t ion Disposition-Acres 398 431 278 431 65.8 ·4s3 Acquisiti on Relocati on- Fam ./Ind . De~oliti on- Structures Rehabilitation Di sposi tion- Acres Planning 37 42 37 101 Only 6.o Acquisition . Relocati on-Fam./Ind . Demolition-Structures Rehabili t ation Disposition-Acres Planning 122 366 122 Only 12.1 ,. Georgia Tech II '. Hodel Ci ties Edgewood .• , Vine City · G0orgia State Lightning Plunket tow!'). NDP TOTALS Acquisiti on Relocati on-Fa~ ./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabilitation Di sposition-Acres Acqu_isiti on Reloc ation-Fa~ ./Ind. Demoliti on-Structu res Rehabilitat i on Disposi tion- Acres Acquisition Relocation-Fam./Ind. Demolition-Structur es Rehabilita ti on Disposition-Acres Acqui si tion Relocation Demolition Rehabil i tation Disposition &:)9 483 588 66,4 0 8 0 8 No 69 Program 0 1.7 25 34 I 25 No 69 Program 0 3.2 24 35 I 24 No 69 Program 0 5.2 578 922 881 1392 473 471 205.4 922 1 ~ 830 116.9 �NDP-1 970 FD U~iCING GROSS PROGRAM COST $27, 411,427 i . ESTil1ATED LA.ND PROCEEDS 1,661,087 NET PROGRAM COST 25,750,340 LOCAL SHARE 8,583,447 Non-cash g:c2x1ts-in-aid 7,301,427 Cash required (Boe.rd of Regents) 1,282,020 -~ FEDERAL SKi\RE Program Capital Grant 17, 166,894 Relocation Grant 2,149,402 Rehabilitation Grant 1,469, 700 Total Federal Capital Grant $20, 785, 996 -~ Following HUD approval of addi ti o:1al Section 112 credi ts of $1,116,140, cash required (Board o~ Regents) reduced ~o $165,880. �u, _. O EDWIN L, STERNE L E STER H . P E RSE LL S CHA IRMAN E X ECUTI VE DIRECTOR At-.::> S ECRET A RY CARL TON GA R R ETT GEORGE S. CRAFT D I RE CT OR OF F I NA ~l C E VICE CHAIRMAN GILBERT H - B OGGS D IRE CT OR O F HOU S ING HOW A RD OPEN S HAW J , 8 , SLAYTON DI REC T O R OF R E D E V ELOPM E NT FRANK G. ETHERIDGE GEORGE R. SANDER TECHNI.C A L DIR E C T OR JACK F. GLENN 82 4 HU R T B UIL D I NG ATL A NT A , GEORGIA 30303 JACKSON 3-6074 September 30 , 1969 Mr. Malcolm D. Jones Executive Di r ector Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jones: Mr. Parsells has asked me to reply to your letter of· August 18, 1969 relative to the Executive Committee's concern over several features of Atlanta's Ur b a.n Rene wal Program . Fir s t , let me say that we share the Committee 's concern over the leng th of ti me r equ i r ed to close out earlier proj e cts. However, .to imply tha t the leng th of time taken to close out projects is due to an apparent l a ck of aggressivene ss on the part of the Authority is ludicrous . The original fi v e urban r enewal projects have been a.mended fort y -two times , requi ri ng an additional eight million dollars from the Fe deral g ove rnment, and resulting in a stadium, expansion of Georgia State Colle g e , additional land for schools, parks, and neighborhood facilities, acqui s ition of commerci al properties on Georgia Avenue, and numerous other i mpr ovements. The average length of time involved in securing Federal appr oval of an amendment has been twelve months, with several requiring thirty months. A second major factor delaying project close-outs is the funding and construction of non-cash grants - in - aid. The Butler Street Project, for example, could not be closed out earlier because the proposed school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with constr uction starting in August, 1969. Even after renewal land has been sold, many developers have experienced del ays caused by the tight money ma~ket, high interest rates and s oa ring costs. Nonethel ess, proj e c ts a r e not closed out with out s pec i al ef fo rt . Re cently I e sta blished a s pac ial tas k fo r ce t o iden t ify and expedi t e a ll . remaining a ctivities to be c ompl e ted i n the ori ginal pro jec ts . Two of theae pro j ects - Butler Street and , Ge orgia State - have been completed this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I want to assure the Committee that the Authority r e cogniz e s its responsibility to proceed as rapidly as possible to complete the early projects . EP>c.l 2. �-2I share the Connnittee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of late. If it is to perform its fun c t ion as outlined in the Alde rmanic resolution creating the Committe e, ie., advise the Mayor and Bo ard of Aldermen and other public bodies conce r ned with Urban Renewal in the City, then it seems to me tha t .it must continue to review proposed Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Alde rmanic Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob Summerville, former Committee Chairman. The Autho r ity will cooperate in any way poss t ble in assisting the Committee in c arry ing out its function of providing guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban Renewal program. The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are obviously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority. The West End Urban Renewal Project is now in its third year of ex ecution and to date the Autho ri ty h as a cqui r ed 516 p a rcels of l and (87%), relocated 457 familie s and 77 bus inesses (97%) , demolished 354 s t r uctures (74%), sold or put under agre ement for sale 54 acres of land (55%), and · completed rehabilitation of 504 structures (22%). In addition, the · Authority h a s acquired and conveyed to the City 8.7 acres of land for park development, and the 1.1 million dolla r Dean Rusk Elementary School has been completed. The redevelope r for the 15 a cre enclosed mall shopping center is pre s ently securing l eases, with cons truction s cheduled in 1970. In spite of the progress made to d a t e , the re a re three specific areas in West End where progr e ss h a s been del ayed. The fir s t i s the seven acre t r act a dj a cen t to the Pa rk Stree t Me thodis t Church. This area involve s a l and u se change and is i n clude d in an amendment submi tte d to HUD on June 17, 1969. On Se ptember 23, HUD &pproved an Autho r ity request to procee d with a public h earing and loca l adoption of ~he plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for s ale for resident ial re-use. The public hearing h a s be e n s che duled for October 17 befor e the Planning and Development Committee. A second area involves some twenty-f our acre s of l and in the vicinity of Lee and Oglethor pe, presently designated fo r of fice wa r e hous e a nd general office use. The Wes t End Advisory Committee had prev iously agreed tha t this area needed furthe r study in light of the proposed location of rapid transit in the area. The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street, between As hby and Peeples Streets. The three a cre motel site was on the market for 18 months and no propos als we re received. Five rede velopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on pa rcel 19, but the West End Advis ory Committee recommended rejection of all pr oposal s , r e - study of the site i n conjunction with the motel tra ct, and re- of fe r fo r sale . The sta t u s of the West End plan will be di scu ss ed wi th t he West End Adv isory Committ ee on Octobe r l. The Authority recognizes t he u rgency of p roceeding as rapi dly as possible in e a ch of the e ight conventional ·ur ban renewal areas and five neighborhood development program areas in t h e City. I want to assure the Committee that Mr. Parsells and I have commi tted ourselves to this task while making the program responsive t o human needs. �-3We pledge our con tinued cooperat i on to CACUR and others de v oted to making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become . Very truly yours , ~~ Howard Openshaw Director of Redevelopment HO:pc cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Rodney M. Cook Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Mr. A.B. Padgett Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. �-- MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL DIRECTORS ROOM FULTON FEDERAL BUILDING THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1969 The Executive Committee Mee!ing of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Those attending were: Mr. Bob Bivens; Mr. Jack Carrollton, representing Mr. E. A. Yates, Jr.; Mr. Percy Hearle; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft. Committee member in attendance was: Mrs. ·Adah Toombs; and for the Planning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collier B. Gladin and Mr. W. F. Kennedy. Invitationa l Notice, Agenda and other rel a ted Documents for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present. The Chairman asked if there were any questions or corrections concerning the Minutes of the July 17th Meeting. As there was none, the Chairman announced approval of the Minutes. The Chairman then read an article {editorial) from the July 21st edition of the Atlanta Journal, which was passed out to the Members of the Executive Committee. {Copy attached, Encl. 1) The Chairman then called on Mr, Bob Bivens to further discuss his sub-committee I s proposals on the following: 1. New Candidates List for Membership and Creation of New Executive Committee. 2. Revision of Purpose and Reorganization of CACUR. 3. Staggered Terms for Membership in CACUR. Chairman Langdale stated that these proposals were not formally adopted or contridicted at the previous meeting. Mr. Bivens stated that another page has been added to the Revision of Purpose and Reorganization Proposal distributed at the previous Exe cutive Committee meeting on July 17. He also stated that the fourth page contained the purpose and redefinition of four Sub-Committees . The Sub-Committees are as follows: �Page Two 1. Public Information Zo Future Projects and Priorities 3. Design Preview and Standards 4. Financial Programmi~g and Timetable Copy attached (Encl. 2 ). Mr. Bivens then moved that this proposal be adopted as amended. Mr. Edgar Schukraft s econded the motion which after considerable discussion and explanation, was unani1nously adopted by the Executive Committee. Mr. Bivens further stated that two more names should be taken off, by request, the New Candidates List for Membership; and that three people have asked to have their names removed from the Executive Committee. These included Mro George Wo Kennedy, for r ea son that he has been elected President of the Greater Atlanta Hou sing Development Corporation. . Mr. Bivens then stated that the na~es on the New Candidates Li st for Membership are in alphabetical order and that the length of proposed appointments are from 1 to 3 years, indicated in sequence on the alphabetical list. After each term is up, each member may again come up for renomination. Mr. A. B. Padgett suggested that names on the Executive Committee that are not on the New Candidates List should be taken off. Therefore, Chairman Langdale asked if there was any objections, there was none, After considerable discussion, lvlr. Bivens suggested that the New Candidates Li st for Membership be adopted and that the Chairman, Executive Director and the Mayor decide on an 8-10 member Executive Committee that is capable of carrying out the various duties of CACUR. Mr, Percy Hearle the n made a motion that this proposal be adopted, Mrs. T oombs seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted. The Chairman then called on Col. Malcolm D. Jones, Col. Jones the n re a d a Resolution e x p res sing symp a thy and condolences to the Widow and Family of the l a t e H e rb e rt D a nie l W a ldr ip, (form er C A CUR neighborhood Committee Chairman) from the CACUR (copy attached to the file copy). �Page Three A motion was made b y Percy Hearle th a t this Resolution be sent to Mrs . Waldrip, Mrs. Toombs seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted . .Af 3:15 P. M. Chairman Langda le turned the meeting over to ViceChairman Padgett bec a use of important Georgia State business. Vice-Chairman Padgett then called on Col. Jones. Col. Jones presented the proposed CACUR Budget to the Executive Committee. The Budget consisted of the remainder of 1969 a nd a tenta ti v e Budget for 1970. Mr. Padgett suggest e d that the July to December Budget be adopted and that the 1970 Budget be acted op later. Mr. Percy Hearle made a motion that the July to December 1969 Budget be adopted, Mr. Edgar Schukraft seconded the motion; and it was unanimously adopted. Col. Jones then presented Vice-Chairman P a dgett witlL the Financial Report, which was accepted. Mr. Padgett then sugge s ted tha t $10, 000 b e transferred from the Checking Account, Trust Company of Georgia, to the Savings Account, Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Association. A motion was made by Mr. Percy Hearle that the money be transferred, · seconded by Mr. Bivens; and it was unanimously adopted by the Executive Committee. The Meeting w as adjourned at 3: 25 P. M. Respectfully submitted, 75.) Le.. c-L. C 0 ., L ~ u),Cl. -, .. Malcolm D. Jo~ Executive Director me Encl s : As stated �•· THE CITIZ~S Advisory Committee for Ur-' ll ' ban Renewal is exploring the possibility .  of achieving a more active role in the dcci[: sion-making process of the city's urban re.. . , newal program. .. I . t' · . ,. (· < This is good. We are also glad to see that CACUR may streamline its organization to help facililate smoother participation in ,. policy formulation. ,1 A large commitee membership acting on · ! . the details of all plans considered by such ~... · groups as the _At1nnta liousing. Authority, Model Cities, and govermi1ent planning de- :5 f ' partments is unwieldy and tends to add con.·L· fusion rather than distill intelligent citizen !: · comment.· · Far ·better is the current proposal for an eight to 12-man executive committee meeting monthly, backed up by a full ·membership meeting held 9ctartcrly. .' The citizens pan61 will then be in a position to make thQ{1ghlful, consl111ctive comment, thus av9fcting the "rubber stamp" stigma resulting from inadequate direction. ~ . , · .· : .. ..i .. : ... ·..: . ,•, .. " .. ') \. I �Pa, 9 e 4 8/ 21/69 AMENDMENT PROPOSAL BASIC COMMITTEES, CITIZENS ADVI SORY COMMI TTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL CHAIRMAN: Dr. Noah Langdale VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr. A. B. Padgett PUBLIC INFORMATION : SUB-COMMITTEE: It shall be the purpose of this Committee to plan and ca rry out a n ongoin g pro gram to keep the public informed of urban renewal activities throughout the City. This Committee sh a ll work closely with the Executive Director in arranging frequent pr e ss releases, communic a tions with the press, brochures, communications with residents of urban renewal areas, tours t of · acti6n areas, and other activities to broaden community understanding of renewal and build support thereof, FUTURE PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES SUB-COMMITTEE: This sub-Committee sh a ll meet fr e qu ently with appropri a te st a ff memb e rs of the City and Atlanta Housing Authority to be cont i nuous ly ap pris e d of plans for f uture proj e cts and contempl a ted priority as si gnments. The sub-Committee will consider thes e future pr oj e cts - with -sp e ci a l at t ention to priorities in light of total community objectives a nd other community needs. Esp e cially will thi s group seek to s er~e as a sounding board to assure that priority a ssignments will achieve· maximum tot a l community improvement. It will make periodic reports to the full Executive Committee and Committee as needed. DESIGN PREVIEW AND STANDARDS SUB-COMMITTEE: This sub-Committee will work closely with t he Housin g Authority a nd City Planning De partment Staffs in previewing· ,l a nd use plans and desi gn plans in an effort to assure finest quality of renewal and r e-development. This sub - committee will h.elp est ablish st andards for excellence in eve r y phase of renewal activity including planne d- unit development, spot p r ojects, r ehab i litation, etc . , Th:i.s sub - Committee shall seek a dv ice of such other gr oups as the Civic Design Commission as ne e ded t o a s su r e the highest poss i bl e st a nd a rds of r e newal and r e- developme nt . This Sub - Commi tt ee shall also work with AHA and City Staff in liaison wi t h Fede r al off ic i a l s t o a ssur e excellen ce i n r enewa l r a t he r than any mediocre st and ar ds . FI NAN CIAL PROGRAMMING AND TIMETABLE SUB- COMMITTEE: This s ub- Committ ee s h all become we ll-in f o rme d on fin a n cial matters re l ative to urb an r enewal and wor k with t he Ho us i n g Authority a nd City in financial programming, no t only t o as s ure contin uation of r e newal activities , but also to assure that l ong-range communi t y ob jectives are bein g accomplished through the entire proces s . Als o , thi s sub - Commit t ee s hall follow- up on active renewal project s to encourage establi s hment of comple t i on and c lose- ou t t i me t ables and shall work with appropriate publ i c of f i cials to ass ure adequate local financing fo r continuation of r e newal programs . I t s h al l make fr eque nt r epo rt s t o the Executive Commi tt ee and full Commi ttee , �MINUTES OF THE CITIZ ENS ADVISORY COMMI TTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF DI RECTORS ROOH TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGI A THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969 The Ex ecutive Committee Mee tin g of the CACUR was called to order promptly at 2: 45 P. Mo b y the Cha irman , Dr. No a h N. La ngd a le, Jr. Those attending were : Mr. Bob Bivet4s; Mrs . Le onard Haas; · Mrs. Grace Hamilton; Mr. George Kennedy; Mr. Charle$ C. Ma thias; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich ; Mr. Ed g ar E . Schuk raft; Mr. Cl ~yt on R. Yates. Committee rnembe,r in attend a nce was: Mr s. Adah Toombs; for the Planning Depart ment of the City of Atla n t a: Mr . W. F. Kennedy; and f o r the Atl a nta Co ns ti t u t ion: Mr. Alex Cof f in. Invit ational Notice , Agend a and other relat ed Documents fo r the meeting a r e attached to the f ile copy o f these minutes. Chairman Langd a le opened the meeting by welcoming those present. The Chairman went to the second item on the agenda because Mr. Bob Bivens was late to the meeting. Second on the program agenda was a presentation by Mr. Frank Sheetz of Sheetz and Bradfield, Ar chitects, on " What is Public Housing?" The present a tion dealt mainly with small towns rather than l arge cities, about the requirements that ar e set up that make a town or city elligible for p u blic housing . The presentat ion als o gave the numbe r of Housi ng Au t ho rities that are loc ate d in the southern part of the United States~ whi ch are: Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi 192 63 19 72 99 78 137 40 The Chairman thanked Mr. Sheetz for his pre~entation to the · Com~i~tee and ask ed him ab out an example of Public Housing he used in his presentation. Mr. Sheetz stated that that particular project was the Bankhead Project. This project has 500 units, including 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms and cost from $16,800 to $18,000 per unit. Mr. Edgar Schukraft congratulated Mr. Sheetz on his presentation and stated that was the best presentation on Public Housing he h a d ever seen and the best understood. The Chairman then asked Mr. Sheetz if Atlanta is behind in Public Housing? �PAGE TWO Mr. Sheetz commented · that this is really a policy matter, but Atlanta is behind in Public Housing because of the many slum areas that have not been cleared away. The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to make his report to the Committee. Mr. Bivens reported that he, Doris Lockerman and Mr. W. L. Calloway had made a list of sug gested candidates for membership of the Citizens Advis ory Committee for Urb a n Renewal. He further stated that this list is not to be int erpreted as final or complete, but rather as a work list to include both additions and deletions. Mr. Bivens made a recommendation that the Chairma n review the entire list of Committee a ppointees in light of n e wly defined Committee purposes and functions and a ppo i nt an 8- 12 member Executive Committee for assisting him in carrying out the mi ssion of the Committee. Mr. Bivens then stated that CACUR n e eds a re-definition of purpose. This Sub-Committee consists of hlr. Biv e ns, Dean Alex Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padgett. hlr. Bivens st a ted that much of the success of Atlanta's urban renewal activity is direc t ly attribut a ble to the fine, active participation of a representative c r oss-section of citizens who have helped g uide the prog ra m, ask qu e stions and provide liaison with various sectors of the entire community. He continued tha t over the past several yea rs, the approach of urban renewal has c ha nged in ma ny ways, both nationally and locally: 1. Greater emphasis is now b e ing plac e d on citize n participa tion in the planning proc es s, 2. Rehabilitation and upgrading are superseding bulldozing and clearance, 3. The new "Model Cities" program introduces a bold new approach, 4. The Ne i g hborhood De velopme nt Program (NOP) represents a new, fast-moving approa ch capable of accelerating the plann i n g and ·execution o f . renewal activity to accomplish community goals • . That b e c a use of thes e cha n g es, thi s is a good time to re~ d e fine the mis s i on o f the cit ize ns ' or ga niza t i on, de termine th e me mb ers h ip compos it i on n e c essar y to a ccomplis h s uch mission, and o rga n i z e the committee to move for ward in facing the new cha llenges a head. Mr . Bi vens a lso s t a ted th a t the Committ ee is not being approached f o r ad v ice , b ut ra t her is beng informe d af t er p l ans ha v e alrea d y been dev eloped and v ital d ecisions and c ommitment s made, and that in fact t he Citizens Advis o r y Committee has become lar ge ly a "rubber stamp" organization , in wh i c h t he i nte n t of Fed e ral req uirements i s not only aborted, but al s o in wh i ch t he valuable res o urce of talent and mature adyice is not brought _t o b ear on v ital renewal programs. �PAGE THREE If the Committee is to serve in the more constructive role, then the following suggestions are recommended, and membership c·onstituted accordingly: 1. That all plans by the Housing Authority, Model Cities Group, Planning Department and others related to rehabilitation and renewal be presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee or its Executive Committee during the development and before approva l so that the Committee may per f orm its functions of review and be ' in position to advise, and so tha t t he Commi ttee can help sell the programs through a real unders \a nding of the plans and their importance to the City. 2. That the b usiness community continue its active financial participation in the staff cos t s of this program, perhaps to the extent of 1/3 of staff cos ts, with the City paying 2/3 of such cost. 3. That the staff offices be housed in City Hall as close to the Mayor and Assistant hlayor as possible. 4. For retirement purposes and o t her City benefits, that the Executive Director be an employee of the City of Atlanta. 5. following: That duti e s o f the Ex ecutive Director include t h e a. Primarily serving the Chairma n of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal, b. Provide lia ison between the Ma yor's Off ice and CACUR throug h continuous communication with the Chairman, c. Keep well - informed on various activities related to urban r e newa l by cont inuous communic a tion with the City Pl a nning Dep a r t me nt, Atlant a Hous ing Author ity, Mod e l Ci t ies St aff and others work i ng on r e ne wal r e late d a c t ivi t i es, d. Throug h newslette r s a nd other communications, keep Executive Commi ttee a nd f ull Commit tee well - inf ormed on renewa l ma tt e r s , e. Su gges t p ertine nt age nd a it e ms a nd rev iew wi t h t he Chairma n f or Execu ti ve and f ull Commi tt e e meetings; make all ar r a n g ements , f. Preparation o f the ne c essary re p or t s and documenta t ion for certification of the Workable Program insofar as applicable to citizens participation, �, PA.GE FOUR g. That he const antly seek ways to strengthen renewal activity and citizens understanding of and participation therein, h. Preparation of frequent news releases aimed at building public understanding and support, ~. Maintain good lines of communications with othe r or ga nizations such as the Community Relations Commission, Atlanta Youth Council, and others. 6. That a c arefully picked cross - section of established and rising community leaders be developed, reviewed by the Chairman, and appointed by the Ma yor. ( A sub-committee exists on inactive status at the pleasure of the Chairman , ready to propose a list of nominees as soon as the mission of the Committee i s agreed upon. This sub-committee cons ist s of R. W. Bivens, Doris Lockerman and W. L. Calloway . ) 7. That an Executive Committee be appointed, such Executive Committee to consist o f 8 to 12 persons. 8. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly; and the full Committee shall meet quarterly. 9. That special sub-committees shall be appointed as necessary by the Chainnan to accomplish specific purposes. 10. In summary, that the Citizen Advis ory Committee for Urban Renewal aspire toward achieving a higher standard of excellence in the building and renewal -o f our great City to serve better our present and future generations. Because of the time element involved Mr. Bivens stated that the Executive Committee should study the revised list of members (the names that were passed out to each member of the Executive Committee), so that names could be taken off or others added. The Chairman agreed. to discuss this at the next Executive Comm'ittee Meeting next month. The Chairman stated that by 1972 all the money will be used up out of the City funds to build housing (matching funds for NDP areas) that the plan now used is that you must pay as you go. Mr. Richard Rich stated that therefore money is ne eded before any action can be taken. Discussion ensued between the Chairman and Mr. Rich on clarification of the matter. Mr. Edgar sc'hukra ft stated that he has been working on the West End project for about 18 months with the Park Street Methodist Church about building a shopping center. He stated that he wrote the Housing Authority but as yet has not heard from them. �7 PAGE FIVE The Chai r man then a s k ed if there any objections to having an analysis of the West End Project first on the agenda for the next meeting. There were no objections. The Chairman then stated that the agenda for the next meeting would be: I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Analysis of the West End Project Bivens Report New Budget New Members Sta gg ered Terms Sub-Comm ittees Financial Si t uation of U.R. Program (status of matching funds) Mr. Padgett stated that it should be re commended to the Mayor that all members have sta gg ered t~rms. Dr. Langdale then aske d if 2:00 P.M. was a better time for having the meetings? Everyone agr eed. Col. Jones then presented Dr. Langdale with the Financial Report and a draft of the CAC UR 's Proposed Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 4 :35 P. Mo Respectfully submi tted, ,,.--, ---7'. . /J../} _-_e , ' i ..c-1::\-- '-" --V~.. \., ~ _,,- 1 Malcolm D. Jones Executive Director me Encls: As stated -·· - �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RE NEWAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969 The Executive Committee Meeting of the CACUR was called to order promptly at 2:45 P.M. by the Cha irman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr • . Those attending were: Mr. Bob Bivet.s; Mrs. Leonard Haas; Mrs. Grace Hamilton; Mr. George Kennedy; hlr. Charle~ C. Mathias; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich; Mr . Edgar E. Schukraft; Mr. Clayton R. Yates. Committee member in attendance was: 1irs. Adah Toombs; for the Planning Dep a rtment of the City of Atlanta: Mr. W. F. Kennedy; and for the Atlanta Co nstitution: Mr. Alex Coffin. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present. The Chairman went to the second item on the agenda because Mr. Bob Bivens was late to the meeting. Second on the program agenda was a presentation by Mr. Frank Sheetz of Sheetz and Bradfield, Architects, on "What is Public Housing?" The presentation dealt mainly with small towns rather than large cities, about the requirements that are set up that make a town or city elligible for public housing. The presentation also gave the number of Housing Authorities that are located in the southern part of the United States~ which are: Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi 192 63 19 72 99 78 137 40 The Chairman thanked Mr. Sheetz for his pre~entation · to the · Com~ittee and asked him about an example of Public Housing he used in his presentation. Mr. Sheetz stated that that particular project was the Bankhead Project. This project has 500 units, including 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms and cost from $16,800 to $18,000 per unit. Mr. Edgar Schukraft congratulated Mr. Sheetz on his presentation and stated that was the best presentation on Public Housing he had ever seen and the best understood. The Ch airma n then asked Mr. Sheetz if Atlanta is behind in Public Hou si n g ? �• PAGE TWO Mr. Sheetz commented that this is really a policy matter, but Atlanta is behind in Public Housing because of the many slum areas that have not been cleared away. · The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to make his report to the Committee. Mr. _Bivens reported that he, Doris Lockerman and Mr. W. L. Calloway had made a list of suggest ed candidates for membership of the Citizens Advisory Committee. for Urban Renewal. He further stated that this list is not to be interpreted as final or complete, but rather as a work list to include both additions and deletions. Mr. Bivens made a recommendation that the Chairman review the entire list of Committee appointees in li ght of newly defined Committee purposes and functions and appoint an 8-12 member Executive Committee for assisting him in carrying out the mission of the Committee. Mr. Bivens then stated that CACUR needs a re-definition of purpose. This Sub-Committee consists of hlr . Bivens, Dean Alex Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padgett. hlr. Bivens stated that much of the success of Atlanta's urban renewal activity is directly attributable to the fine, active participation of a representative cross-section of citizens who have helped guide the program, as k questions and provide liaison with various sectors of the entire community. He co~tinued that over the past several years, the approach of urban renewal has changed in many wa ys, both nationally and locally: 1. Greater emphasis is now being placed on citizen participation in the planning process, 2. Rehabilitation and upgrading are superseding bulldozing and clearance, 3. The new "Model Cities" program introduces a bold new approach, 4. The Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) represents a new, fast-moving approach capable of accelerating the planning and ~xecution of . renewal activity to accomplish community goals. That because of these changes, this is a good time to re~define the mission of the citizens' organization, determine the membership composition necessary to accomplish such mission, and organize the committee to move forward in facing the new challenges ahead. Mr. Bivens also stated that the Committee is not being approached for advice, but rather is behg informed after plans have already been developed and vital decisions and commitments made, and that in fact the Citizens Advisory Committee has become largely a "rubber stamp" organization, in which the intent of Federal requirements is not only aborted, but also in which the valuable resource of talent and mature advice is not brought _to bear on vital renewal programs. �PAGE THREE If the Committee is to serve in the more constructive role, then the following suggestion~ are recommended, and membership constituted accordingly: 1. That all plans by the Housing Authority, Model Cities Group, Planning Depa r tment and others related to rehabilitation and renewal be present ed to the Citizens Advisory Committee or its Executive Committee during the development and before approval so · that the Committee may per for m its functions of review and be in position to advise, and so that the Committee can help sell the programs through a real understantiing of the plans and their importance to the City. 2. That the business community continue its active financial participa tion in the staff costs of this program, perhaps to the extent of 1/3 of staff costs, with the City paying 2/3 of such cost . 3. That the staff offices be housed in City Hall as close to the Mayor and Assistant Mayor as possible. 4. For retirement purposes and other City benefits, that the Executive Director be an employee of the City of ~tlanta. 5. following: That duties of the Executive Director include the a. Primari ly serving the Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Commit tee on Urb a n Renewal, b. Provide liais on between the Ma yor's Office and CACUR through continuous communic ati on with the Chairman, c. Keep well-informed on various activities related to u r b a n renewa l by continuous communication with the City Planning Department, Atlanta Housing Authorit y, Model Cities Staff and others working on renewal rel ate d activities, d. Through newsletters and other communic a tions, keep Exec utive Committee a nd full Committee well -informed on renewal matters, e. Suggest pertinent age nd a items and review with the Chairman for Exec u tive and full Committee meetings; make all arrangements , f. Preparation of the necessary reports and documentation for certification of the Workable Program insofar as applicable to citizens participation, �• PAGE FOUR g. That he constantly seek ways to strengthen renewal activity and citizens understanding of and participation therein, h. Preparation of frequent news releases aimed at building public understanding and support, i. Maintain good lines of communications with other organiz at ions such as the Community Relations Commission, Atlanta Youth Council, and others. 6. That a carefully picked cross-section of established and rising community le ader s be developed, reviewed by the Chairman, and appointed by the Mayor. (A sub-committee exists on inactive status at the pleasure of the Chairman, ready to propose a list of nominees as soon as the mission of the Committee is agreed upon. This sub-committee consists of R. W. Bivens, Doris Lockerman and W. L. Calloway.) 7. That an Executive Committee be appointed, such Executive Committee to consist of 8 to 12 persons. 8. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly; and the full Committee shall meet quarterly. 9. That special sub-committees shall be appointed as necessary by the Chairman to accomplish specific purposes. 10. In summary, that the Citizen Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal aspire toward achieving a higher standard of excellence in the building and rene wa l of our great City to serve better our present and future generations. Because of the time element involved Mr. Bivens stated that the Executive Committee should study the revised list of members (the names that were passed out to each member of the Executive Committee), so that names could be taken off or others added. . The Chairman agreed to discuss . this at the next Executive Committee Meeting next month. The Chairman stated that by 1972 all the money will be used up out of the City funds to build housing (matching funds for NDP areas) that the plan now used is that you must pay as you go. Mr. Richard Ri ch stated that therefore money is needed before any action can be taken. Discussion ensued between the Chairman and Mr. Rich on clarification of the matter. Mr. Edgar Schukraft stated that he has been working on the West End project for about 18 months with the Park Street Methodist Church about building a shopping center. He stated that he wrote the Housing Authority but as yet has not heard from them. �PAGE FIVE The Chairman then asked if there any objections to having an analysis of the West End Project first on the agenda for the next meeting. There were no objections. The Chairman then stated that the agenda for the next meeting would be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Analysis of the West End Project Bivens Report New Bud g et New Members Staggered Terms Sub-Committees Financial Situation of U.R. Program (status of matching funds) Mr. Padgett stated that it should be recommended to the Mayor that all members have staggered terms. Dr. Langdale then asked if 2:00 P. M. was a better time for having the meetings? Everyone a g reed. Col. Jones then presented Dr. Langdale with the Financial Report and a draft of the CACUR's Proposed Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.Mo Respectfully submitted, -7'.: . ,:YJ ,/J _;._e_ . ., ,"'7' CC' -c-'~ -:----.j,,:,: i., .__;: ,,,~/ Malcolm D. Jones Executive Director me Encls: As stated --<> _ �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEW AL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1969 The ful 1 Committee meeting of the CACUR was called to order promptly at 2:30 P. M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Those attending from the Executive Committee were: Mr. T. M. Alexander, Sr. ; Mr. William · L. Calloway; Mr. Percy Hearle; Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr; Dr . Benjamin E. Mays; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich ; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft. Other Commitee members in attendance were: Mr. F'red Burns, Jr.; The Reverend L. M. Terrill; Mr. William A. Toms; for the Board of Aldermen : Mr. JohnM. Flanigan; for the Finance Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Charles L. Davis, Director; Mr. James R. Fountain, Jr. ; Mrs. Linda Anderson; Mr. David Harvey; Mr. Michael T. Troncalli; for the Housing Authority: Mr. Thomas D. Eskew and Mr. James W. Henley, Jr.; for the West End Urban Renewal Project: Mr. W. Wilson McClure and Mrs. Barbara J. Ray, an academic intern working for the Housing Authority; for the Model Cities Program: Mr. Johnny C. Johnson, Director and Mr. James L. Wright, Physical Planner; the Urban Design Consultant Mr. Arnall T. 11 Pat 11 Connell of Georgia Tech; and for the Atlanta Constitution: Mr. Alex Coffin. Invitational Notice and Agenda for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present and introducing Mr. Malcolm D. Jones, the new Executive Director, to the Committee. First on the program agenda was the announcement by the Chairman of the meeting of the Executive Committee on June 12, 1969. The Chairman stated that on June 12th there had been a meeting of the Executive Committee; that some members were concerned about progress of some phases of the Urban Renewal Program and wanted to have certain matters taken up with the Housing Authority and/or other governmental agencies, as appropriate . The Chairman announced that any recommendations of this nature by members should be submitted, in writing, to the Executive Director and consolidated for presentation to the Chairman for action. (He later explained that the names of those making such recommendations would not be revealed). The Chairman then announced that the 2nd item on the ~riginal agenda (special Committee Report by Mr. Bob Bivens) had been struck because of unavoidable abs_ence from the City of Mr . Bivens. However, the Chairman called on Mr. A. B'. �-2- Padgett, member of the Committee and Vice-Chairman, CACUR to give a resume of the Committee's work to-date. Mr. Padgett reported that the Committee had met and considered a restatement of purpose of CACUR, overall operational polic y , structured reorganiza,tion and revision of the membership list ; and that the committee is w orking on a report dealing with these matters for submission to t he entire membership of CACUR at an early date. . Mr. Padgett mentioned briefly some of the thinking of the Committee on reorganization and possibly recommendation for formation of some sub-committees , relating to special activitie s whi ch are being init ially considered. (Attached to file copy of these minute s). Mr. Padgett stated that tI:e Committee felt there should be no meeting during July and August of the full membership and that by the September meeting the Committee would have its full report in final form to submit to the overall Committee. Mr. Rich poi nte d out that ther e app e ar e d to b e ov e r_laping r e spons ibilities and some duplication of effort. Mr. Padgett concurred and stated that of course ther e could, and probably would, be some consolidati on ; that principal a c t ivities p e rtaining t o the ove rall Urban Renewal P r o gram had b een i n itially lis t e d s o as n ot to overlook a ny i m portant role. The Chairman obtained agreement from the members not to meet in July and August, but to hold E xe cutive Comm ittee m eeting s on ly during those mon t h s and called upon the m emb e rshi p to subm it to the E xe cutive Dir ector recommendation s f or i n clusion in the rev i s e d membe rshi p iis t. M r. Schukraf t s t ate d that he would like to advi se on the reorganiz ati on of CACUR . The Chairm_a n suggested that he meet w ith Mr . Bob Biv_ens _and M r . A . B. Padge tt p rivatel y fo r this purpo s e . Mr. Padg ett a gr eed . Mr. Jim W right , P hysic a l Pla n ner of M ode l C ities , was t hen called u p o n to present his proposed M odel Cities Urban Design Plan. . He explained his proposal, in which he was as s i s t e d b y Pr o fes so r " P at" C onnell of Ge o rg ia Te ch . The presentation was e s sentially a rather int ricate a nd vague p r op o s a l f o r d evelopment of a design plan, rather t h an pre s entat i o n of plan itself, which has not yet been initiated. (Note: After the meeting Mr. Wright then requested of Dean Lacy endorse ment of the proposal by CACUR.) -- . .. �-3- Mr. Schukraft stated that he was puzzled; that he wants to see action; that if we are not careful, all the monies will be eaten up in planning and administration before the action starts. He then inquired about the special buses now being provided for the Model Cities area which go into West End with nobody riding th~m? Mr. Johnny C. Johnson, Director of Model Cities, supplemented the explanation given by Mr. Wright, and explained quite effectively the purpose of the bus route and the theory of othe r sociological problems which Model Cities is trying to solve. The Chairman stated that as he understands this, the proposal appears to be one for developing a means for regulating and coordinating services and developments in the Model Cities area and an appeal for monies with which to provide these functions; that much of the monies would apparently be provide d by suppl e mented funds of the Model Cities Program. Mr. Charles Davis, Finance Director, was then called upon to rediscus s his earlier report of April 22nd to the Committee pretaining to the cost and financial problems of the Urban Renewal Program. Mr . Davis reviewed the history of the Urban Renewal Program in Atlanta, starting with the McDaniel Street Project, initiated in 1954, which was declared unconstitutional, and the necessity to then obtain special enabling legislation to make Urban Renewal constitutional in Georgia. He then discussed the initial 3 Urban Renewal Projects adopted in 1955 and B_o nd Issues floated with which to .pay the City's share (other than the sizable credits for improvements in kind). He mentioned that the program has now expanded to 10-12 projects, all of which have been slow to get into execution, usually about 5 years to get off the g round and anothe~ 5-10 years to exe cute. He then explained the N eighborhood D evelopment Program (NDP) a pay -as you - go program in yearly increments (plan 1 year and execute the 2nd year, or plan and execute the same year); that this ·~ecessltates ~maller projects and requires good planning a·n d adequate funding. · Mr. Davis pointed out that by 1973 the City of Atlanta will require $7,000,000 to maintain present servic e l evels of the exis ting Url:>an Renewal Projects; that new source of revenue will be required. Mr. Davis then turned the presentation over to Mr . Fountain of his office, who reviewed the financial report of his department, presented initially to CACUR on April 22nd',portions of which have since been updated and revised. Copy of Mr. Fountain's .report is atta~hed to the file copy of these minutes. · Following are high lights of that report: + �-4- For the 8 Urban Renew al Proj ects in E x ecuti on: Net Project Costs Local Non-Cash Grants -in-aid Local Cash and Real Estate Credits $60,000,000 20,000,000 1,000,000 Long delayed closin g out of these projects, has cost in interest charges alone (include·d in the Net Project costs) $4. 5 million or 7 1/2 %. Cash funds to defray local share c·osts came from 1957 and 1963 General Obligation Bond Is sue totaling 3. 2 million of which currently $2 .1 million are unincumb er ed. Of this amount $1. 7 is expected to be needed for the Bedford - Pine 1970 NDP project. The $20,000,000 local grants -in - aid represent the eligible portion of $29,000,000 local Capital Improvemen ts. 9 S. 2% of the City' s total share is represented by non-cash contributions. Problem Areas: 1. Butler Stre e t Project - Middle School costing $2 million has been delaying closing of this project (now scheduled for contract in August 1969). 2. a. Rawson-Washington Project - neighborhood Facilitie s Building costing $1,000,000, only $150 , 000 of w hich will be an eligible credit. b. 3. Park costing $240,000 , $33 , 000 of which will be eligible. Rockdale - a. b. c. Elementary school to cost $1. 5 million Park costing $126 , 000 Two primary schools to cost $1 million each . "The advent of .the Neighborhood Development Pr9gram has brought to an end the period du r ing which the City could pledge an improvement and then w ait until funding became available before completin g it . Under the terms of an NDP a g r eement , the City must have completed or have under contract all non-cash g r ants in-aid pledged fo r that particular year or contribute the requi r ed amount in cash". The l ocal s ha r e of p r esent NDP proj e cts a r e f unded fo r 1969 w i t h e xi sting Public Impr ovem e nts a m oun t i ng to $10 . 6 million (including G e o r g i a Tech II a nd Bedford-Pine ) . The 1970 N D P in B edfor d -Pine , M odel C i t i es , E dg ewoo d and Vine City i s expected to require $2. 7 millio n c as h + $ 2.3 million n on-c as h, both of which are funded . However the s e include very little activity i n Edgewood and Vine City . �-5- If critical slum areas such as Plunkett Town and Lightening are included in the 1970 NDP execution program, these areas will require a direct cash commitment on the part of the City, sirice no available non-cash credits are currently planned for these areas. (Note : It is unfortunate that substantial potential credits for the Techwood and Hunter Street viaducts were permitted to lapse). · The report continues: "The City's problems in trying to develop a comprehensive Neighborhood Development Program are basically caused by two factors : 1) The lack of current estimates of the cost to complete the total required activities in each of the project areas. The development of this information is presently being discussed by the Planning Department, the Finance Department, the Atlanta Housing Authority and Model Cities and hopefully the information can be developed before the end of this year. 2) The fact that the City of Atlanta is approaching the point where we will no longer be able to finance our Neighborhood Development Program with non-cash grants -in-aid without supplementing them with a significant amount of cash. As an example the estimated cost -f or completion of the proposed 5-year NDP activities in the Model Cities area is $91 million. We presently have approximately $4 .1 million in eligible non-cash grants -in-aid with proposed (not funded) improvements totaling approximately $14 million for the period through 1975. This means that if we are to complete a significant portion of the redevelopment and rehabitation of the Model Cities area by the end of 1975 the City will have had to come forth with between 3 and 4 million dollars a year starting in 1971 either in the form of additional non-cash items such as sewer separations or as actual cash contributions. This is only the requirement for one NDP area". . . . Possible sources for additional funds include : General Funds - already under pres sure . G e n e r a l Obligation Bonds - app r ov e d f or i ssue of $4 million annually , NOP General Obligation Bond Issue (as a possibility). New Revenue sources with State approval such as payroll with certain portions ear marked for NDP. tax or sal es tax , �-6- - The Chairman commented that this indicates. we should speed up the closing out of exsisting projects and that new sources of revenue are needed. Mr. Calloway put in a plea for additional parks in certain areas of the City. The Executive Director read the financial statement, which was accepted (filed)._ A preliminary draft budget was p.fesented by the Executive Director. The Chairman announced the total which he said was quite modest and asked to have the proposed budget reproduced for distribution at the next meeting. The Chairman then reminded the members again to submit, in writing, any suggestions they have for changes or improvements in the Urban Renewal Program, to the Executive Director for consolidation and consideration at the next general meeting in September. He stated that the originators of such comments would not be revealed. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ....,_... •. II /- , 0 , · 143.215.248.55y ~ Malcolm D. Jones Executive Director Encls: As stated (with file copy only). Invitational Notice Agenda Draft reorganization Finance Department report Preliminary proposal for budget . �/ CITIZENS AD'flSORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN REN~1WAL OFF1c ! CITY oF THE LvoR PHONE 524-2745 DR . NOAH LANGDALE, JR . December 16, 1969 CHAIRMAN MALCOLM D . JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A . B . PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Dear Member, Executive Committee: This is to inform you that the concensu s of opinion amoung Executi v e Committee Members is not to have a meeting of the Executive Committee during December. Consequently, there will be no meeting of the Executive Committee , CACUR during De cember 1969. We hope that by the January meeting of the Advisory Committee, we will be in position to have guidance of the new City Administration to assist in our deliberations. Chairman Langdale, Vice-Chairman Padgett and I e x tend Seasons Greetings and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a H a ppy N ew Year. Sincerely, ~ C,#,_ · ~~-f- Malcolm D. s Executive Director MDJ/mc �II I 11 . NEWSLETTER OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMIT.T~-· _ _...,. FOR URBAN RENEW AL .______ Vol. VII, No. 10 Atlanta, Georgia D ecember 1969 NO DECEM BER MEETING OF CACUR. It was lhe concensus of opinion of members of the Executive Committee that due to impending change of administration in the City and the holiday season that no CACUR meeting be h eld in D ecember 1969 . Executive Committee m e mbers were notified of this on December 16 , 1969. NE XT MEETING OF CACUR will be a full membership meeting on FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1970, at 2: 00 P . M., in Committee Room No. 2 , Second F l oor, C ity Hall, 68 Mitchell Str eet , S. W. meeting. This will serve as the official a nd only notice of tha t Let's start the n ew year off w i th a good attendance. members w ill attend . We hope tha t a ll Any membe r· of the Executive Committee who cannot attend this meeting is requested to have a representative. 21 , 1969, in the Directors Room, New Trust Comp any of Georgia Buil ding. All Executive Committee 1nembers attended or h a d representatives a t the meeting . Minutes o-f the meeting were dis t ribu ted to a ll members of the Executive Committ ee . MAYOR ELECT, Sam Mas sell, a nd Vice-Mayor Elect, M aynard Jackson, were p ersonally invited by the Chairman to the No vembe r meeting of the Executive Committee, but were unable to attend. URBAN RENEWAL AND NDP (Neighborhood Development Program ) and their d ependance on the Worka ble Program were expl ain e d briefly by the Executive Director for the benefit of new repres entatives . NEW HUD POLICY on NDP Projects was explained by Mr. John Matthews of th e City ' s P l anning Department. He expl ained that the 1970 projected F e deral Budget for Region III NDP activi ties had been announced as only $24:, 000, 000 a.nd that Mia mi-Dade i s schedul e d to get about h a lf of that, leaving o nly $12 , 000,000 • ....-.- ,,: A\. for the remaining five d.ties in R egion III' s N e i g bhorhood· D e v e l opment Program, thu s r equiring dr as ti c r eduction in Atla nta I s propos e d 1970 NDP. �Page Two NO NEW NDP areas was a l s o explaine d b y Mr. Matthews , as part of the new _HUD policy announ ced b y Region III in No vem b e r. attached {En c l. 1). Copy o f HUD l ette r is Thi s means e lim ina tion of Plunk e ttown a nd Lightning as NDP areas during 1970. AN INTERIM ASSIS T A NCE PR OGRAM was explained by Mr, M a tthews as a new pro g ram of HUD w hich pennits F e d e ral ass is ta nce in seve ral bro a d typ es . o f acti v iti es designed as a "holding ac tion 11 unti l a n a re a can be reached by NDP tr eatment and t h a t the Pla. nning D epartment was encouraged by Region III HUD o fficia ls to d eve lop s uch a program in Plunkettown; that the Planning D epartment has de ve lop e d such a pro g ram for Plunkettown for next ye a r a nd that a siinilar pro gram for Li g htning is being pha se d abo ut four months behind Plunkettow n, FEDERAL GR AN T approva l of $22 , 000 for Plunkettown under the Interim Assi stance Pro g ram was a nnounced by HUD D ecember 19. THE HOUSING AU THORIT Y h as been requested by the City to adm inist e r impl e mentation of the Interim Assistance Pro g ra1n for Plunkettown. ATLANTA'S OVERALL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM for i970 w as ciiscusseci at tne Novemuer 2.11nee~ing uy Ivir. Huwc1.ru. Opellt;Ild.W, ivir , Op enshaw state d that Atla nta is scheduled to r e ceive only a bout $7, 500, 000 for NDP during 1970; that Atl a nta had aske d for $20, 7 million. - Mr. Op enshaw state d that there a re 26 scattered sites in Bedford-Pine whic h the City is to acquire in 1970 and 50 properties to rehabilitate in 1970. He also stated that G e orgia Tech II area ha s to be cleared for extension of Georgia Tech during 1970. There are 15 vacant parcels to b e bought in the Model Cities area, but that in only 4 out of the 6 a reas could the City cu rrently buy the vacant land. {This is b e cause of protest by the Model Cities Hou sing Committee .) The completion of Ralph McGill Elementa ry School and the Martin Luther King Middle School are included in the Model Citi es progr a m for 1970. He continued that acquisition in the Georgia Sta t e area ha s to be cut back to only three properties of the eight origina lly request e d a nd that one of these is in connection wi th construction of a viaduct by the City; that Vine City c a nnot a cquire nearly all th e properti es desir e d by its PAC - ,~ Committee ; v ery littl e 'act ivity in Edgewood.; and that onl),. a n Interi~ Assistance Pro gram w o u ld be undertaken in Plunkettown and Lightning, �P age Thr ee A RESOLUTION propose d by Vi ce-Chairm an Padgett pertaining to the N DP cutback and its disturbing effect on Atlanta was a dopt e d unaminous ly by th e Executive Committee at the Nove mber 21 meeting. C opy i s attached (E ncl. 2). PR O POSED BUDGET for 19 70 was adopted by the E xec utive Committee a t the No vembe r 21 m eeting . REORGANIZAT IO N OF HUD 1s currently und er way. HUD offici a ls were invited to explain the prin~ipa l fe a tures at the N ovem b er 21 m eeting , but d ecl ined in view of th e details still being w orked on. n,ake pr esentation l ater. Howev e r, they offe r e d to appe a r and We expect to invite them to our January 1970 n,e e ting. HUD IMPRE SS ION OF CACUR has been expressed very favorably to your E xecutive Dir ector by a HUD Official. He stated that HUD is well ple a sed with the Citi zens Advisor y Committee for Urban R e n ewa l in it s particip a tion in Urb a n Renewal and NDP; that its ac ti v iti es and recommenda tion s h ave favor a bly influenced major decision s in Atlanta I s participation in HUD assisted pro g rams. H e suggested that the Citi zens Advisor y Committee for Urban Ren ewal ha ve a n a 1ne change, in order to get away from the out d ate d limited Urb a n Renewal concept and so that the Committee could broaden its s cope to include the e ntir e sp ec trum of Community Improvem ent and suggested th a t consideration be given to changing the n a 1ne to "Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement" or perhaps s imply "Citizens Advisory Committee". Chairman Langdale appointed Executive Committee member, W. L. Calloway, as Chairman of an Ad Hoc Com1nitte e (additional members to be add e d) to consider and report upon a name change for CACUR. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION has been stressed by a local HUD official as an over ridin g policy in its Federal assisted programs; that HUD insists that machinery be set up so that minority group views c a n be heard and are considered, but that such views are not to b e considered or used as a veto. PROPOSED PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEM for Model Cities was briefly pres ente d at the November 21 meeting by Father Walt e r Denero, a graduate of the Unive rsity of G eorgia , who has spent_ several month s working in the Mode l Cities a rea. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND .THANKS to CACUR_ have been receive d from the family of l a t e CACU.R m em ber, Mar cus Martin, for R eso lution of condolence and sympa th y adopted by C A CUR at its O ctobe r meeting. �Page Four ATLANTA NOT SELECTED AS PROTOTYPE HOUSING S ITE under Breakthrough 11 • 11 Operation HUD notified Mayor A lle n D ecemb e r 15 that Atlanta was not chosen as one of the eight prototype hou s i ng s ites se l ecte d by HUD from 218 propo sal s in 141 locatities in 37 States . On December 16 HUD announc ed that M ac on and Memphis had been selected in the Southeastern region. O ther citi es se l ected we r e S a cr a mento, Californi a ; Indianapo li s , Indiana ; New Castle , D e l awa re; St. L ouis, Missouri; Jers ey C ity, New J ersey; and Kal;maz oo, Nlichigan. PUBLIC HEARING O N WES T END UR BAN RENEWAL PROJECT was conducted b y the Planning and D evelo pm e nt Committee D ec ember 19, 1969, on Arn.endment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan and Lo a n a nd Gr a nt Contract. The a m e ndment incr eas ed the allocation of Fede r a l Grant funds by $1,069, 355 (to a total of $9,8 37,00 5 ) to acquir e 28 prop e rties infeasible of re h abilitation a nd to meet incr eased c o sts of s ite improvements , public facilities and administrative costs . The Boa rd of A lde rm en w ill conside:r: the a m endment a t its meeting, January 5 . HUD h a s advised that it h as no inte ntion of approving any s ub se qu ent increases in capital g rant s for the West End Proj ect fr orn the amount now a p proved, except for increases w hich might ar ise pur suant to future F e d e r a l legislation. This m eans that any lo cal fun d s used beyond the budgete d ac ti vity period will not constitute a lo cal grant - in-aid. The Housing Authority h as a l ready t aken steps t o com p l ete a ll rem a ining acti v ite s within the budg e t e d period. The former E xec utive Di recto r, CACUR, W. S. Dec emb e r 18 -1 9 and loo ked fine . Miami, Florida 11 Bill 11 Howland was in town His winte r address i s 5243 S. W . 63rd Court , South 33155. The C AC UR staff wishes a ll members of CACUR a Happy a nd Pro sper ous N ew Year. Encls: 1. Copy of HUD l e tter, d a ted Nov , 6 , 1969 2. Reso lution by Executive Committee, CACUR ·-·-~ �f)EPARTMENT OF H O U SI NG /\NfJ U RBA I\J D E V ELO fc:> ME I\JT PEACHTREE SE VENTH l3U IL Ol!~ G, ATL/I. IH/1., GEORG I A 30323 REGION Ill IN REP L Y RCFER TO; t~~ Lo0 ter H. r cr coll~ Executi ve nir0c t or l-.tla~. :.: n }! cu 3:i.n g /m l: hority 82h ilur t: tui.Lt:Ll!1 Atluut n. Gcor ii u Subj act: 30123 Nd 0 hbor.-hood )}ev<~loi:,nct1t Pro[?'.'.sm Pr oj ect ~o. 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(;rul r.~on oy \.1l11.d1 c[,nnot \ · t1 1 . . . ..J. • . 1 be net. \Jc bclieva it n ec c s r,,'.lt'Y for tbe /\ t.l.:mt n Hou.dn~ l\utbority Board of Co,;:;,:1is si. r:r:1orn o px:o hably w.lt•:1 t he n:1::;i:;l:nn.cc of tho City Pl o.r;_n:f.n8; Dcp:n : tr.,cnt~ to 1~::, t,-:: 015.sh a - set of pi.·lo:ritic;:; for t h o m~b.:m rcnc\:nl a c tivi.ty 1.t°l t ~a CiL:y . \.hi 1.:iill be glad to give y o u any tcchu:i.c a l. C.LJ ::.ti.r. tc.u.ce you 1:1D y r; eck . Dcc,rnsc o f t h e interest ~-ih :i.ch t h e CHy P:L m.min r; Dcpm: t r.1cnt has i.n thir. f:lilt ter e copy of our letter is being sen t t o !k . Collier Gla<ldi u . Si nc~r oly yours 0 'Cf:~~L~ · As ni~tnnt RcG ion ol AdQ1n1str ator f m: l~ cnci1c1l Ar, 1:d.stsnc e cci ~~- Collier G!.adcH.t1 l lr . 11o.,m1·d Opensn~w E nc l. 1 ....,.~. �-A RESOLUTION B Y THE CITIZENS A DVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA INFOR MING THE U NITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF H OUSING AND UR BAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT OF TI-JIS COMM I TTEE O VER ANNO UNCED CUTBAC K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR T HE 197 0 NEIGHBORH O OD D EVELOPMENT PR OGRAM ; AND POINTING OU T THE DISAST ER OUS EFFE C T SU C H EXTE NSIVE CUT BACK WILL HAVE O N A TLANTA 1 S NEIGHBORHOOD .DEVELOPME N T PROGRAM , COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND CITI ZE N MORAL IN THE AFFECTED A.REAS; WHER EAS , this Committee ha s been informed that onl y $24, 000 , 000 has be en establ ished as avail abl e fo r the sec o nd year 1 s acti vity of the six Neighborhood D evelopment Program.s now u nde r way i n R egion III, which amount equa ls only 4 5 . 9% of the a1nount allocated for the first y ear 1 s activity ~ for the s ix program s ; and WHER EAS , we h ave also been informed tha t pri orities for t he local Neighbo rhoo d D eveloprnent Progra1n should be a r r anged so a s t o call for acti vity o n l y in areas _which were included in the NDP first · yea r; and WHEREAS , neither of these f a ctors was m a de known l ocally until after the City of Atlanta h a d prepa red its extensive propo se d Neighbor h ood lJeveiopmenL P rogr am for 1970; and WHEREAS , Atlanta h as esta bli s h e d a r .ep_uta tion for effectively t a king advantage of, and participating i n , H U D assi sted p_r og_r a m s for C o1nmunity Improvement; and WHER EAS, thi s propo sed dra s tic cutba ck in Federal funding in the N eighborhoo d Devel opment Pr o gram , w ilL seriousl y effect citi zen e nthusiastic p ar ticipa tion and moral in the affected ar.eas=. N OW, THEREFORE-, BE. IT RESOLVED .by the Citizens Advisory Comm ittee for Urban Renewal of the City of _Atla nta, that thi s C omm i ttee is v er y di sappointed ove r the propo se d di· as tic cutback-in ·the N e ighborhood D e v e lopme nt Program ; wi s h es to so info.r m the D e p a rtrn.e nt of Housing and U r b a n D evelopment; a nd urges that ·every possibl e cons ide ration b e given Atlanta i n futur e funding for ~DP. Enc l. 2 - ,~ �BE IT FU RTHE R R ES OLV E D b y the Citi ze n s Advis o r y Comrnittee for Urban Renewal tha t copies o f t hi s Re s olu t i on b e fu r ni s h e d t h e Se c r e t a r y of t h e Departm e n t of Hou s i ng a nd Ur b a n D e v e l opn1e nt of the Un i te d St a t es ; a nd the R egiona l Adrn ini strator . Reg i on III, of H U D . ~ Official: t~.__A'J ~ ) -i,~ Jo:.-:?;;l · M a lcolm D. E xe cuti v e D ire ctor Citizens Ad vi s ory Committee for Urban R e n e w a l Thi s the 21 s t Da y of Nove mber 1969 - ~ -i.:. �CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL V OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA. GA. 30303 PHONE 524-2745 DR. NOAH LANGDALE, JR . December 16, 1969 MALCOLM D . JONES CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A. B . PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETA~Y Dear Member, Executive Committee: This is to inform you that the concensus of opinion amoung Executive Committee Members is not to have a meeting of the Executive Committee during December. Consequently, there will be no meeting of the Executive Committee, CACUR during December 1969. We hope that by the January meeting of the Advisory Committee, we will be in position to have guidance of the new City Administration to assist in our deliberations. Chairman Langdale, Vice- Chairman Padgett and I e x tend Seasons Greetings and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely, -,o. ~dk..dh~~ Malcolm ; Executive Director MDJ/mc r �-, CITY OF A.TLANT.A October 17, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E . SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive s·ecretary MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Allen From: George Berry Subject: Attached Contracts These agreements are in order and alright for you to sign. They are agreements for the City to buy parcels of land in the Raws on-Washington and in the B edford-Pine Urban Renewal Areas. The three parcels in the Rawson-Washington area are for a park, an extension to the Dunbar School, and a site for a Neighborhood Facilities Building. The parcel in the Bedfor d -Pine Area is for a park. Funds to acquir e these properties have been appropriated and the decision to acquire them w as made some time ago in the Urban Renewal plans for the various areas. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document A REPORT To The Citizens of Atlanta On URBAN RENEWAL During 1961 URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT CITY OF ATLANTA BY MALCOLM D. JONES, DIRECTOR PUBLISHED BY CITIZENS ADVISORY CO MM ITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J . ARCH AVARY, JR ., CHAIRMAN ( �CITY OF ATLANTA URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor City of Atlanta BOARD OF ALDERMEN REPORT FOR 1961 Sam Massell, Jr., President FIRST WARD: James E. Jackson; Robert S. Dennis SECOND WARD: E. A. Gilliam; R. E. Lee Field THIRD WARD: Wm. T. Knight; James E. Vickers I. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOURTH WARD: Douglas Wood; Charles Leftwich FIFTH WARD: John A. White; G. Everett Millican SIXTH WARD: Richard C. Freeman; Cecil Turner SEVENTH WARD: Jack Summers; Milton G. Farris EIGHTH WARD: Rodney M. Cook; Douglas L. Fowlkes URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE G. Everett Millican, Chairman John A. White, Vice Chairman A. E. Gilliam Rodney M. Cook BETTER HOUSING COMMISSION B. A. Martin, Chairman C. Talmadge Hardeman Sam I. Cooper Dr. Sidney L. Davis R. A. Thompson URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT Malcolm D. Jones, Director Joseph A. Rabun, Assistant Director Willis L. Buckner, Rehabilitation Specialist Oliver M. Ownby, Environmental Improvement Div. James A. Smith, Relocation Housing Div. HOUSING AUTHORITY John 0. Chiles, Chairman Dr. Allen D. Albert, Jr., Edwin L. Sterne Vice Chairman Frank G. Etheridge Charles E. Thwaite, Jr. M. B. Satterfield, Executive Director Earl H. Metzger, Director of Redevelopment CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL J . Arch Avary, Chairman W. L . Ramsey, Executive Secretary I The primary purpose of this report is to bring to the citizens of Atlanta a better concept of Urban Renewal, why we have it, how it works, who is responsible for it, what has been accomplished to date, principal needs for the future and suggestions for accomplishing them. The Urban Renewal Department performs four major functions, the first and foremost of which is prescribed in ordinance establishing the Department, adopted July 1, 1957 which states, "The functions of this department shall be to study the Urban Renewal requirements of the City of Atlanta, to determine ways and means for their accomplishment and to provide and facilitate timely coordination and orderly development of Urban Renewal plans, projects and other related activities throughout the city . . . and to make recommendations for facilitating progress on Urban Renewal in the City of Atlanta... " In carrying out this function the Urban Renewal Department serves as the staff of the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen and performs the principal coordinating activities on Urban Renewal matters with other Departments and Agencies. This work is performed by the Director, Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Specialist and Secretary. The second function assigned this Department, as of July 1, 195~, is enforcement of the Housing and Slum Clearance Code of the City of Atlanta. For this purpose the Department is now authorized a Chief Inspector, 8 Field Inspectors and 2 Clerks. The third function is the city-wide responsibility for providing relocation housing assistance for families displaced by Governmental action, including expressway acquisition, and for issuance of certificates of eligibility to displaced families for purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes under the 221 Program. A relocation Housing Officer and Secretary perform this function. 1 �The fourth and most recently assigned function, since August 1, 1960, is responsibility for enforcement of the City Ord;nance requiring that demolitions be accomplished within a prescribed time limit after issuance of demolition permit and that resulting debris, litter and rubble be removed from the premises. This function is performed by tl1e Environmental Improvement Division, in addition to Housing Code enforcement. The Urban Renewal Department, with advice and assistance of other Departments, especially the Planning Department, initiates and makes recommendations to the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board of Aldermen for new Urban Renewal Projects, reviews Urban Renewal Plans for the Urban Renewal Committee and when appropriate initiates changes in boundaries of existing Projects. Survey, planning and execution of the City's current Urban Renewal Projects, after selection, designation and adoption of the Projects by the City, has been delegated by Ordinance to the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, as the City's Agent. However, the establishment of broad policies for operation of the entire Urban Renewal program and responsibility for insuring that they are carried out is a duty and function of the City (the Mayor and Board of Aldermen) executed through its Urban Renewal Committee. This responsibility should not and cannot be delegated. II. SUMMARY-EXISTING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS: Atlanta's five Urban Renewal Projects now comprise 1303 acres, originally contained 2,971 substandard residential structures to be demolished, 1500 dwellings to be rehabilitated, will require 4,545 families to move and after redevelopment will house 7,598 families in safe, decent and sanitary standard housing ( a gain of 969 families) above the number that were in the areas originally. The net project cost of the first five projects will be roughly $27,000,000, of which the local share is $9,000,000, with $18,000,000 being borne by the Federal Government. Taxes ( city and county) derived from the areas before the projects started was $160,000 annually; after redevelopment is complete the value of newly constructed taxable property in the areas is conservatively estimated to be $125,000,000, producing in real estate taxes alone $1,600,000 annually, an increase of ten fold. The first three ( center of town) projects were adopted in February, 1956, and the two outlying projects, for relocation purposes, were adopted in August, 1957. Final plans for Butler, RawsonWashington and Thomasville Projects were approved July, 1959, and for University and Rockdale June, 1960. Execution is considered to have started in Butler, Rawson-Washington and Thomasville Projects January 1, 1960, and in University and Rockdale January 1, 1961. The redevelopment phase is five years for all projects. By year end 1961, some 2400 substandard properties had been acquired by the Housing Authority at an expenditure of $17,000,000. 70% of all parcels to be acquired, have been purchased or are under condemnation; all property in the Thomasville Project had been acquired or was in the process of condemnation; over 1,000 substandard structures had been demolished and their occupants rehoused in standard dwellings; 431 dwelling units in the Urban Renewal Projects had been brought up to standards required by the Housing Code and 673 additional units were in the process of being rehabilitated. Six parcels, consisting of 69.43 acres, or 7.5 % of the Urban Renewal tracts, have already been sold for redevelopment valued at $12,068,350. This includes a $3,250,000, 21 story, luxury apartment building; a 1,000 pupil elementary school, an 8 story Holiday Motel; 596 medium priced rental apartment units; and 100 units of single family 221 sales housing. III. PRINCIPAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL DEPARTMENT: Housing Code Enforcement: Of the local share, all but $1 ,500,000 in cash, the total 1957 Urban Renewal Bond funds, is being provided by non-cash grants in aid by other departments for capital improvements which will serve the areas. $4,500,000 of this amount is being provided by the Board of Education in the form of school construction. In order to make the Housing Code felt throughout the entire city, the E nvironmental Improvement Division has devoted its efforts during 1961 primarily to the worst property in the block or neighborhood basis. However, in addition to city-wide coverage, conservation areas in salvagable, residential neighborhoods have now been selected for concentrated effort in 1962 on a house-by-house basis. This should result in substantial increased production during 1962. 2 3 �A SUMMARY OF HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTMTIES FOLLOWS: As of December 31, 1961 , ~~}. /6. Major Repairs: \ _:," _~," ,<> ~\ q, r "'<" \.>' Sept.82 Dec. • 59 544 1960 ~ 1046 Cas es 695 793 1509 Units 3628 3063 1307 2270 1..2.2..!. 111 326 51 205 .ill.! 271 712 216 407 .ill.! 201 306 974 130 329 410 .ill.! Conservn t ion Arens Cases referred to other Departments 747 121 207 .ill.! /4. Demolitions: Cases Units /3. Minor Deficiencies : (Usually clenn up of premises ) 1959 1960 1960 /2. Demolition Permits complied /3. Demolition Permits Cases considered by Better Housing Commission /2 . Court cnses for non-compliance with Units Placard ed (with approval of B.H.C. ) Famili es required to movefor demo Ii lions Families required to move for other reasons /6. Court Cases for Housing Code violations (nil won) 1960 887 (9) (137) ( 325) 1960 ~ (242) (675) 1960 ~ (192) (465) (7) 1960 1961 36 47 1960 .ill.! NOTES: Where no dates are indicated, figures pertain to 1961 operations only, Figures in ( ) also included under other items. /6 . Requires average of 6 inspections each /4. Requires average of 4 inspections each . /3. Requires average of 3 inspections eac h. /2. Requires nv ernge of 2 inspection s each. At year e nd, I nspecto rs were carrying an average work load of approximately 225 uncompleted cases each. The above was accomplished with only 4 Inspectors in 1959 and 1960; in 1961 with 6-1/3 Inspectors; 8 Inspectors are now authorized. The Better Housing Commission has considered 462 slow moving and difficult cases in an effort to resolve them without court action; and has authorized the placarding of 917 dwelling units. Relocation Housing: During 1961, 620 certificates of eligibility (23 to Whites and 597 to Negroes) were issued by the Relocation Housing Division to displaced families for the purchase of FHA insured mortgage homes built by private enterprise. A total of 3,210 certificates (306 to Whites and 2904 to Negroes) ( 4 The Relocation Housing office of this Department has relocated 58 displaced families in private rentals and referred 340 families to Public Housing. 1959 1960 /2. Properties Ins pected in /2. have been issued under this program to date. Since this program started in 1958, building permits have been issued for construction within the City of Atlanta for 2,889 single family, 221 houses (1072 for Whites and 181 7 for Negroes) . All but 100 of these have been completed and all but 137 of the completed houses have been sold and occupied. This program alone represents $29,000,000 in new construction in Atlanta. Fight Blight: During April, 1961, the Urban Renewal Department, with the assistance of other Departments and agencies, promoted and spear-headed a very successful city-wide FIGHT BLIGHT campaign. This was closely tied in with and supported by the Women's Chamber of Commerce in connection with its annual Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Campaign. Exhibits: During the week of August 21-26, 1961, this Department participated with other City Departments in providing displays at Lenox Square for the "Salute to Atlanta." The Department also had a very substantial and informative Urban Renewal display at the Southeastern Fair. Recertification of Workable Program: The Department prepared, with assistance of material furnished by other Departments and Agencies, Atlanta's annual report for Recertification of Progress in Community Improvement (Workable Program). The principal comments by the Federal Government in its Recertification of the Workable Program (to January 1, 1963) were: (1) That progress in Housing Code enforcement is good, but the City badly needs additional Inspectors and suggestion was made that building permit fees might be increased to finance the cost of the Housing Code enforcement service; and (2) That activities of the Citizens Advisory Com- mittee for Urban Renewal be more comprehensive and positive in the role of actually accomplishing community improvements. 5 �Apartment Improvement: Inspection and upgrading major medium rental apartment developments has been undertaken by the Rehabilitation Specialist of the Department. sponsored by the School Department primarily for expansion of Howard High School. The Board of Education has committed itself to defray all but $17,500 of the cost of the local share of this project. Revision of Housing Code: East Atlanta: A comprehensive revision of the Housing Code is currently being undertaken, designed to clarify and strengthen certain provisions of the Code, based on our 2½ years actual experience in Code Enforcement. An application is being prepared by the Housing Authority for a 110 acre Urban Renewal Project in East Atlanta in the Mayson A venueHardee Street area. About half of this project is contemplated for rehabilitation. There is also sufficient vacant land in this project to provide location within the project for construction of additional public housing units required, before a,ny demolition takes place within the project area. ) I J IV. OTHER MAJOR URBAN RENEWAL mlili'ORTS AND RELATED PROJECTS: EH Buttermilk Bottoms: Bond Issue: The 160 acre Buttermilk Bottoms tract has, since November, 1960, been designated and adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen as a future Urban Renewal Project. This area has long been considered by many as Atlanta's future Number 1 Urban Renewal Project. West End: A General Neighborhood Renewal Plan study is underway in a 650 acre area of the "West End": to be completed in June, 1962. It is anticipated that a $1,500,000 Urban Renewal Project will develop in at least 10% of the area being studied. Transportation Plaza: A Feasibility Study for future Urban Renewal Projects is being made by the Planning Department in the 500 acre tract known as "Transportation Plaza," which includes the area between Whitehall-Spring Streets and Northside Drive, from McDaniel Street to North Avenue. Georgia State College: An Urban Renewal Project for expansion of Georgia State College along Decatur Street, between Central Avenue and Piedmont Avenue, is already definitely underway, with the entire local share of the cost of the project being borne by Georgia State College and the State Board of Regents. Since 1958 the Urban Renewal Department has been working consistently for adoption of a Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, has developed such a proposal for consideration by the Urban Renewal Committee and is prepared to present and support the proposal before the Bond Commission. This proposal is for six year program, 1962-7, and, in addition to the projects listed above, includes five other badly needed projects. Two of these are proposed as "companion" projects to complement others. The local share of this proposed six year program amounts to $8,000,000. This includes a $1 000 000 revolving fund for non-Federal-assisted projects. This amount is not excessive, when compared with the needs of the City, and is in keeping with the financial effort being made in Urban Renewal by other cities of comparable size. Relocation Housing: Other developments in progress, not a direct , part of but closely related to ~rban R~newal, _are the 650 unit Field Road Public Housmg Project for Negroes and 250 units of high-rise Public Reusing for Elderly (Whites) now underway on Ashby Street, just. South . of the Joel Ch~ndler Harris Public Housmg Project. Also commitment has been made in the Eastern sector of the Butler Street Urban Renewal Project for 200 units of high - rise Public Housing for the Elderly (Negroes) . V. Howard School: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Application has been prepared for submittal to the Federal Government for a small Urban Project The highlight of citizen participation during 1961 was the enthusiastic and effective part played by neighborhood groups, business associations, 6 7 �trade organizations, clubs and individual citizens in Atlanta's first FIGHT BLIGHT Campaign. The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal was particularly helpful in a clerical financial and. advisory capacity. Throughout the year the A~tmg Dir~ctor of t~e _Citizens Advisory CoIIlID.lttee published and distributed to its memb~r~hip a vef)'. informative weekly newsletter. The Citizens Advisory Committee also provided for publication of the 1960 Report of the Urban R~newal Department, and has offered to publish this report. It has also been very active through !l1e cour~esy . of the :rrust Company of Georgia m arrangmg informative talks and tours on Urban Renewal for various citizen groups. . The Chamber of Commerce has listed progress Urban_ Renewal as one of its seven major objectives durmg 1962. The first edition of "Atlanta" (January, 1962, edition), a publication sponsored by the "Forward Atlanta" movement of the Chamber of Commerce, contained as its primary feature an excellent article on Urban Renewal. ~ Th~ Central Atlanta Association and the newly orgarnzed Uptown Association have both strongly endorsed and adopted policy supporting Urban Renewal. The League of Women Voters published during 1961 a special edition of its "FACTS" pamphlet devoted exclusively to Urban Renewal. Both this organization and the Voters Guild prominently featured Urban Renewal in their educational campaigns for voters during the 1961 Primary and General Election. All local candidates for re-election during the 1961 Mayor and Board of Aldermen campaign endorsed and promised support for Urban Renewal. The local press, radio and television have consistently supported and assisted the Urban Renewal Program. VI. SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE FUTURE: (a) According to the 19 60 census there are 40,000 dwelling units within the City 'of Atlanta that are dilapidated or deteriorating. These represent areas of the City six times as extensive as ~ur ~urre?t ~rban Renewal Projects. It takes little 1magmation to see the need for Housing Code Enforcement and Urban Renewal clearance projects in these areas. advantage of capital improvements by other Departments for Urban Renewal credit purposes and for controlling, or at least influencing, interim developments in various critical areas of the City. ( c) Adequate provision for financing such a program on a continuing basis is a must, if Urban Renewal is to serve the purpose intended in Atlanta, and which it is capable of doing, if given adequate financial support. The City simply carmot afford to fail to take advantage of the opportunity now offered, through the Urban Renewal Program, to rid itself of its extensive festering slums. ( d) Future substantial Urban Renewal Projects cannot be undertaken, however, without simultaneously providing for additional Public Housing to accommodate those displaced families whose income is too low to buy or rent standard dwelling units in the open market. ( e) The adoption by the City of Minimum Standards for existing commercial and industrial properties, similar to those now in the Housing Code for residential structures, is essential if we are to eliminate slums and upgrade neighborhoods. (f) Violations of the Housing Code are so numerous and extensive, it is doubtful that material progress can be made in corrective measures until the Courts adopt the policy of fining offenders on first notice and summons for Housing Code violations, in much the same manner as is now followed in Traffic Court for traffic violations. (g) The Sanitary, Health and Fire Departments have been and can continue to contribute tremendously to Environmental Improvement throughout the City by assisting in enforcing clean up of premises and removal of accumulations of trash and litter from occupied properties and vacant lots. This will, at the same time, improve sanitary and health conditions and reduce fire hazards. (h) Improvement of apartment zoning regulations would greatly assist, from an Environmental Improvement standpoint, prevention of future slums, through new construction . (b) A Long Range Program for future Urban Renewal Projects, with some degree of acceptance for future development, is essential to planning areas for Housing Code Enforcement, taking full (i) Greater restrictions and controls on operators of junk yards and salvage dumps throughout the City is very much needed. A requirement for screening existing establishments in this category with a woven redwood fence, similar to that now required for new establishments would be a i 9 �tremendous benefit to the City in its Environmental Improvement effort. (j) Thorough rehabilitation through Housing Code enforcement is the backbone of the Citywide Urban Renewal effort. Increased emphasis now on this phase, with additional Housing Code Inspectors, is far cheaper and more practical for the City than clearance and redevelopment later, except in those areas which are already so badly deteriorated that it is not economically feasible to rehabilitate them. wishes to acknowledge the valuable services and consistent support given this Department and the Urban Renewal Program by two former members of the Urban Renewal Committee, Alderman Jesse Draper and W. A . "Bill" Sims, who chose not to stand for re-election in the 1961 political campaign. (k) The need urgently exists for some appropriate incentives, probably tax concessions, to encourage private enterprise to redevelop, at no cost to the City, slum areas in accordance with plans and appropriate controls established and approved by the City. VII. IN APPRECIATION: The Urban Renewal Department is especially appreciative of assistance and cooperation rendered during 1961 in the overall Urban Renewal effort by the following on various and special occasions, for which space herein does not permit detailed recognition. Various Departments of the City of Atlanta ( especially the Planning and Construction Departments) : Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Board of Education Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Planning Board State Highway Department Fulton County Health Department Federal Agencies Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal Municipal Court Better Housing Commission Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Women's Chamber of Commerce Central Atlanta Association Uptown Association Atlanta Real E state Board Fulton County Grand Juries Grand Jurors Association Voters Guild League of Women Voters Atlanta Urban League Atlanta newspapers and local radio and t elevision stations Trust Company of Georgia And host of organizations, clubs and individual friends and supporters The Urban Renewal Department especially 10 ( 11 �( �r �November 24, 1969 Dr. Willi am M . Sllttles Vice Presi dent Georgi State University 33 Gilmer Str e t, S. E . Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Bill: May I acknowl d ge receipt of your letter of Novem ber 2.1 t submitting your resignation a Chairman of the Joint Atlanta-Fulton Citiz ns Advisory Committee . F irst, may I thank you l:t>r the plendid job you ha¥ done and expres r g ratitude for th m ny long hours you have put into thi ta k. I ·u co to fill th resi ult · th M r . Mite 11, nd w will ttempt cy that has been created by your With appr ci tion, I am Sine rely your . • Iv IAJr:l p All n~ Jr. �0 C ITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL November 5, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Joe C. Whitley 325-Orleans Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mr. ::~t:i::zens Advisory .. i• Cf.Wee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc I �;! GEORGIA 33 GILMER STATE STREET, S. E. UN IVER~ ATLANTA, ~ GEORGl ~ 3 3 f 3 \ -~ November 7, 1969 ~ Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor, City of Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, Georgia Dear Ivan: Representatives of the IPA will present the Atlanta-Fulton County Merger Study to the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee on Tuesday, November 1S, 1969, at 10:00 a. m. in the Assembly Hall, Sparks Hall, Georgia State University. Since phase I of the Study is now complete and since phase 2, which is informing the citizens of the Study and its recommendations, s1Tu:@uld now begin, I plan to recommend the following at this meeting: Since the task of advising the IPA officials with their study has been basically completed, the Citizens Advisory Committee should either be discharged and a new group named to implement phase 2 or the present committee should be greatly increased in number. (1) (2) Since Georgia State h as become a University, and since the University is in a period of unprecedented academic and physi-cal growth, and since I serve as Vice President of the University, Chairman of the Master Campus Planning Committee, and Chairman of the Academic Growth Committee, I do not feel that I can give the time necessary to the implementation of phase 2. The Chairman should be able to give full time to the importatEi1i task of informing our d itizens of the recommendations of this Study. Therefore, I feel that I must resign as Chairman of the Joint Citizens Advisory Committee. I will be happy to continue as a member of the committee. It is always a pleasure to work with you with you . and to be associated Sincerely , Wi1_ 0 ~ ~ ~ William M. Suttles Vi c e President WMS / r lb �~~,Aw, ~,.q.c..u,e.., F ORM 700-B/G-B OM . TrL1st Co n.1.par1y o f G eo r g1a PO S T O FF I C E DR AWER 44 1 B Atlanta , Gcorg i a -30302 Noveffiber 12, 1969 Mr. Charles L. Davis Director of Fi nance Cit y of Atlanta ® 501 Ci t y Hall Atl anta, Georgi a 30303 Dear Charles: Thanks f or your letter of November 5 r egarding gr ants to the Citi zens Advisory Commi t t ee f or Urban Renewa l by Cit y of At l anta , I' ve had t he opportunity of di. cus sing thi s with Chai xma.11 Noah Langdale and we concur i n your evaluati on of the needs of t ho Committee, As I have been charged with the r esponsibility of handling the f i nances for the Committee, I would apprec iate you accepting this l etter as our offici al r equest f or a $3 , 000 gr ant for the year 1970 , Thanks for your good he lp . Kindes t r egar ds . Sincer ely , I / I \ I . CJ\-i A. B. Padgett Vice-Chairman Citi zens Advis ory Conu ittee f or Urban Renewal ABP:bb copies t o Dr. Noah Langda l e i Jr , _,,,,,Colonel Mal colm J ones..__./ �! October 29, 1969 Mr . Samuel Inman Cooper Cooper, Barrett .. Skinner, Woodbury & Cooper, Inc . Architects and Engineers 501--507 Henry Grady Building Atlanta,. Georgia Dear Sam,. I am. delighted that you are able to again serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. With appreciation for your kind expressions of support, I am Sincerely yours, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr:lrd \ �ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 October 28, 1969 From Malcolm D. T l.f.....<11, Housing co--xf.~r TO: Mr. George Berry Director of Governmental Liaison Re your attached note and Memorandum of October 23i> 1969, from Charles Davis, I w as not aware of the arrangement described in second paragraph of Mr. D a vis ' Memo . However, I a m thi s date pro viding e a ch Dr. Langdale, Dean Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padget, with a copy of Mr. Davis I s Memo to determine if it reflects their understanding and agreement. If so, I w ill request Dr . Langdale to submit a formal request soon to Mr. Davis for inclusion of the $3, 000 in the City 1 s 1970 B udget. MDJ/mc Encl: N o te with M e m o from Mr. Da vis a ttached F ORM 25 - 15 �Memo DATE From GEORGE BERRY Col . Jones To---------------- E vi dent ly , Mr. Davis d o es no t ha ve the und e r s tandin~ th a t the $15,000 is t o be continue d intri 1970. He stat e s that it has been re moved a nd a $3,000 a ppropri a tion will be made for 1970. Ple a se return for my fi mes. �CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 October 23, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE W. ROY SMITH DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE EDGAR A . VAUGHN , JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JAMES R . FOUNTAIN, JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE MEMORANDUM TO: Mr . George Berry FROM: Charles L. Davis c9- Reference is made to your memo of October 23, 1969, in which you discuss the appropriation the City of Atlanta is making to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal. Along this line, I would like to advise that in either May or June of this year I worked very closely with Mr. Noah Langdale and Dean Alex Lacey who was then acting as Direct or of the Committee regarding the current year's appropriation. It was concluded at that time that there would be no funds requested fr om the City in 1969 and that future appropriations would be reduced fr om the $15,000 level to approximately $3 ,000 per year. This reduction took into account the City furnishing an Executive Director and the proper supporting clerical resources. We have removed the 1969 appropriation and have earmarked the 1970 Budget Request to show a request of approximately $3,000 for the Citizens Advisory Committee f or Urban Renewal. CLD:dhf cc: Mr. Woody Underwood Mr. Gerald Bernal Mr. Malcolm Jones Dean Alex Lacey �I I .I ,I ,.I dITY1 I .! F .ATLAl'JT.A i I I CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jack Adair, President Adair Realty and Loan Company 56 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Adair: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revis e d its structural organization and operational policy a s a result of the incr e a s ed activity and sound d e dication of the Committe e. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red t e rms for all members, in order to effect gradua l turnove r and to bring n ew i n t e r e sts into the Committee . Terms ha v e b een propo se d for 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointments, d e t e rmine d initia lly a lpha b etic a lly~ In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old membe rs for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to w e lcome the n e w m e mbe rs to the Committee. It is a ple a sur e the refor e for me to r eappoint you to ac t ive membe r s h i p on this essential Commit t e e for a per iod of o ne y ear. I hope tha t you will b e a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 m the event y ou fe e l tha t you s hould decline. Sincer e ly, Iva n Alle n , Jr . M a yo r IAJ r / mc I �~ - ·,, CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE , Executive Secretary Mr. T. M.- Alexander, Sr., President Alexander and Associates 208 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Alexander: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased acitivity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing prem,ise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active m _e mbership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr/mc �.j CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel . 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Erne st Banks 106 Forrest Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dr. Banks: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old · members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C ITY FA.TL.ANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Richard K. Barksdale 3786 Wisteria Lane, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Dear Mr. Barksdale: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the i .n creased activity and sou.nd dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi~en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY F A.TLAN,,,.,.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Robert W. Bivens Executive Director Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. 2 Peachtree Street, N. W. Suite 2740 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Bivens: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons f or membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen fun:tion and for a job well done; and to welcome the new member s to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. ' --~ Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . M ayor IAJr/mc �CIT T OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Execut ive Secretary Mr. William L. Calloway, President Calloway Realty Company 193 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Calloway: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structur a l organizat ion and op e rational policy as a result of the increas e d activity and sound d e di cation of the Committee . The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms f or all m e mbers, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. T e rms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointm e nt s , d e t e rmined initia lly alpha beti cally. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their d e dication to this important c i tizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefor e for m e to reappoint you to acti ve member s hip on thi s essential C ommittee for a p er iod of thr ee y e ar s . I hop e tha t y o u w ill b e a ble to se rve. Pleas e notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext . 430 or 431 in the event you fe el that you should decline . Since rely, -~ Ivan A ll e n, Jr . M a yo r IAJr / m c �CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jack _C arrollton Senior Sales Representative Georgia Power Company P. 0. Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr. Carrollton: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication ·of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, dete rmined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members t-o the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will b e able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, .·~ I Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor IAJr / mc �CITY OF .ATLAN October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. F. Ea-r le Connell, Vice President Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association 300 West Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Dear Mr. Connell: The Citizens_ Adivorsy Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. · In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential for a period of 2 years. I hope that you will be able to serve. the old a job pleasure Committee Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, .Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF A.TLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 _ ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Sam I. Cooper, Architect Cooper, ·Barnett, Skinner, Woodbury and Cooper, Inc. Henry Grady Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Cooper: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determin_e d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel.. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �CITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Sujette F. Crank 131 Li"nkwood Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311 Dear Mrs. Crank: The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLA.NT.A CITY HALL October 30, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Lawrence Geller stedt Beers Construction Company P. 0. Box 7361 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Dear Mr. Geller stedt: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organizational and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication -of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 1n the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, ., Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r / mc �C ITY OF A.TLA~JTPi. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Hal Gibson 1646 Mt. Par an Road, N. W. Atlanta , Georgia 30327 Dear Mrs. Gibson: The Citizen~ Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound d e dication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been propos e d for l, 2 or 3 year appointm ent s , dete rmined initially alphabe ti c ally. In acc orda n ce w ith the f o reg oin g pr emise , I w ish t o tha n k members for their dedication to this important citi z en function and for well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a therefore for me to appoint you to a c tive member s hip on this e ssential for a period of thr e e years. I hop e tha t you will b e a ble to se rve. the old a job ple a sure Committee Ple a s e notify M a lcolm Jone s of my Offic e , T e l. 522-4463, E x t . 4 30 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincer e ly, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / m c �C IVJ..,Y OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522 -4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs, Mary Gilmer, Principal Dean· Rusk School 433 Peeples Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mrs. Gilmer: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, ., Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C ITY OF A.TLJANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Denver D. Gray, Chairman Housing and Red~velopment Committee Chamber of Commerce Travelers Insurance Company 230 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Gray: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural orga ni z ation and oper a tional policy a s a result of the incr e ased activity a nd sound d e dication of the Committe e. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interest s into the Committee. T e rms have bee n proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d e t e rmined initially alphabe tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedic a tion to this important citizen function ,and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to th e Committe e. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to a ctive m e mbe rship on thi s e ssential Committee . Plea se notify M a lcolm Jones of my O ffi ce , T e l. 522- 446 3 , E x t. 43 0 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sinc e r e ly, Ivan Allen, Jr. M ay o r IAJr / mc �C I T Y OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Rev. Joseph L. Griggs Gordon Street Presbyterian Church 1450 Gordon Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Rev. Griggs: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the· Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext, 430 ' or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r / m c �CITY OF A.TLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E xecutive Secretary ..,. Mr. Joe Guthridge Vice President for Development Georgia School of Technology 225 North Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313 Dear Mr. Guthridge: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organiz a tion and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound d e dic a t i on of the Committee . The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have b e en propos e d for 1, 2 or 3 yea r appointm ents, det e rmined i nitia lly alpha betic a lly. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to a ppoint you to a ctive memb er ship on this e ssential Committe e for a p e riod of thre e y e ars. I ho pe that you will be a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 in the e vent you feel that you should decline. Since rely, Ivan Allen, Jr. M a yo r IAJ r / mc �CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Leonard :Haas Grizzard and Haas 306 Carnegie Building 133 Carnegie Way, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mrs. Haas: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the. Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, '·· ,·~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C .x. TY OF A.TLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA- 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IYAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs . . Grace Hamilton Hamilton Associates, Consultants 582 University Place, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mrs. Hamilton: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revis ed its structural organization and opel.'ational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, ·2 or 3 year appointments , determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that Y<?U will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 m the event you feel t~at you _s~ould decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA, J r . /mj �C ITY F.ATLP~T.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-44 63 Are a Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR . , Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr, J: B. Harris Herndon Building 239 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dr. Harris: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nornina ted some new persons for m e mb e rship and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in orde r to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointm e nts, det e rmined initi a lly alphabetically. In accordance with foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important c itizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you w ill be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you .should decline. Sincerely, Iva n Allen, Jr. Mayo r IAJ r / rr �C ITY OF ~.rLAl TA CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Lottie L. Harris 1478 Mozley Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mrs. Harris: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal h as recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound d e dication of the. Committe e . The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to being new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determine d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the _C ommittee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to ac tive membe rship on this essential Committe e . for a period of one year. I hope that you will b e able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sinc ere ly, Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor IA, Jr. / mj �CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Chi ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Roy Harwell 1025 Ogleth orpe Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr. Harwell: The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of th<:: Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed f or l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members f or their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure threrfore f or me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, ' ' Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA, J r. / mj �""" CITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Percy Hearle 3434 Creatwood Trail, S. E. Smyrna, Georgia 30080 Dear Mr. Hear le: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of t~e Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for l, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome· the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcol.m Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA, Jr. / m j �CITY OF .ATL"P~T.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA . 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrati v e Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jesse Hill Atlanta Life Insurance Company 148 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Hill: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring neiw interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, . 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi ze n function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee . for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / rr �CITY- OF .ATLANTA. October 20, 1969 CITY H A LL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRIC E , E xecutive S ecretary Mr. Henri Jova Jova-·Daniels-Busby, Architects 75 Cone Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jova: The Citizens Advisory Committe e for Urban R e newal has recently revised its structural organiz a tion and ope:a tiona l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red t e rms for all members, in orde r to effect gr a dual turnover and to bring new inte r es ts into th e Committee . T e rm s h a ve b een proposed for 1, . 2 or 3 year appointment s , d e termine d initia lly a lpha b e tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citi z en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the n e w membe rs to the Committe e . It is a plea sure therefor e for me to appoint you to active m e mbership on thi s e ss e nti a l Committee for a period of two ye a rs. I hope tha t you will b e a bl e to se rve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, E x t. 430 or 431 i n the event you feel that you should d e cline. Sincerely, Ivan A lle n, Jr. M a yor IAJr / rr �C ITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-44 63 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chi ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E xecutive Secretary Mr. George Kennedy, Jr., Trust Officer, ReaJ. Estate Trusf Company of Georgia P. O. Drawer 4655 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr . Kennedy: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gr a dual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, · determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to the important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve, Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that ycu should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, J ·r. Mayo r IAJ r / rr �.,. CITY OF .ATI-'ANTP.L October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Ar ea Cod e 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Chi ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E x ecutive Secret ary Mr. Joe LaBoon Atlanta Gas Light Company P. O. Box 4569 Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. LaBoon: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of -the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for memb e rship and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphab e tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to th e Committ e e. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active memb e rship on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463 , E x t. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayo r IA.Jr / rr �CITY OF .ATLANT.A October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Are a Cod e 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. School of General Studies Room A-231, Sparks Hall Georgia State University 33 Gilmer Street, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Dean Lacy: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has propo_sed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee, Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. -~ Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / r r �C I T Y OF .ATLANT.i\_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Mary Ann Blackwood, Chairman Governmental Committee League of Women Voters 3069 Rhodehaven Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Dear Mrs. Blackwood: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee.. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is pleasure therefore for me to ~ppoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. ~ Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Te. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/rr �CITY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Doris Lockerman 3411 Pinestream Road, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Dear Mrs, Lockerman: The Citizen1'i Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. rn· accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job . well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify M a lcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �i ., .. CITY OF .ATLAN October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. A. J. Lockhart 85 Gr_iffin Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 .• Dear Mr. Lockhart: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural org.a nization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well .done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify M alcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 . or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �CITY O F ~.rLANT.A October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Albert F. Manley, President Spelman College 350 Leonard Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Dr. Manley: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and opera,tional policy as a result of the increased activity and round dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms h a ve been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, 'C ' ! Ivan Alle n, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �C I T Y OF .ATLANTA. October 20, 196 9 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. E. M. Martin Vice President and Secretary Atlanta Life Insurance Company 148 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Martin: The C i ti z en Advisory Committe e for Urban R e n e w a l has re cently revised its struc tural orga ni zation and op e r ationa l poli c y a s a result o f the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed sta ggered terms for a ll m e mb e rs, in orde r to effe ct g radual turnove r and to bring new inter e sts into th e Committe e. T e rms have b een proposed for 1, 2 or 3 ye a r a ppo intm e nts , d e t e rmined initially a lpha b eti cally. In accordance with the foregoing pr e mise, I w ish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new m emb e rs to the Committee . It i s a plea sure the r e fore for m e to r e appoint you to ac tive m embership o n this es sentia l Committee -for a p e riod of thr ee y ear s . I hope tha t you w ill b e a bl e to se r ve . Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 - 4463, E x t . 430 or 431 in the eve nt you fe e l that you s hould d e cli n e . Since r e ly, Iva n Alle n, Jr . M a yo r IAJr / mc �.. ., C ITY OF A.TLAN _½_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR. , Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Charles C. Mathias, Staff Representative United Steel Workers of America Suite 334, 1776 Peachtree Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Dear Mr. Mathias: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and oper a tional policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have b een proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d ete rmined initia lly alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function a nd for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to ser ve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. M a yor IAJr / mc �CITY O F .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Benjamin E. Mays President Emeritus, Morehouse College 3316 Pamlico Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311 Dear Dr. Mays: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committe e . Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d etermined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hop e that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor JAJ r /mc �C ITY OF .ATLANT.A ffi'IlY HALL October 20,. 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 · Tel. 522-.4463 Area Code 404 - IVAN' -ALLEN; JR .-, MAYOR -E, ITAN SWEAT; JR :, Chief Admin istrative Officer M RS ,-LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jim L. Meyerholtz, Vice President Trust Company of Georgia P. 0.- Box 4655 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr. Meyerholtz: I The Citizens. Advis·ory- Committee fi::i:r. · Ur.ba:n· R e newaL ha.s :c r .e cently: · revised its structural organization and operational policy-as:-- a:_r.esult .oLth.e ~ increased activity and sound dedication of the. <::.ommittee:. . The Committee has nominated som-e. new pe r..snns:c for: membership:. and has proposed staggered terms for all memhe.r.s--, , in . o:r.rl:e r to_effect :g_radual · turnover and to bring new interests into the Co.mm-ittee. Terms.; ha.vec been. . proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appoi.ntm:.ents,, det e.r.mined. initiaUy_.- alp_hab.etically~-. In accordance with the: fo.:r·eg_oin.g, premise, , rwis.h -.to: thank-:th.e·, old:: members for their dedication to this important: ci.tiz:en .fimc tii:m .ancL for :-a : j<?bwell done; and to welcome the- new members: to. th e: Gommittee• . It-.is:: a:::p~easure .: therefore for me ·to appoint yo,u to active m:.em.·b a r.s-hip- on- this: es;s errtiaL Gorn:m.ittee c for a period of three years. I h.ope tha.t yo.u: w.ilL b.e: abla t a. ser:ve .. . Please notify Mal c o·Im. .foneso a f : m y · Qffiu e:, , 'ITel~. 527.:..446:3;., Ext:. . 430 ~ or 431 in the event you fe e l th.at y o;u sfrould. d·e.a.line:. . Sin.run::el.'y.; ' Ilv.a-n: -8:lle:n-, , T~. Maya:r- IAJr/mc I I .. .i �., .. CITY OF A.TLANT.A ffiTY HALI...- ATLANTA, GA. ·30303 October 20,, 1969 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN' ,ALLEN, JR.~ MAYOR DAN E \' SWEA:r;· JR;, Chief Administrative Officer. MRS: LINDA-E : PRICE r Executlve Secretary Mrs. Mattie Murcy 335 Forrest Avenue, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mrs. Murcy: The Citizens. Advisory- Committe.e fur Ur.ban .R'enewai:has -recently ·· revised its structural organiz.ation and oper.ati:011al. polic.y as_a r:esult ·. of .the ·. increased activity and sound dedication of the Committe.e. The Committee has: nominated s:ome: ne.w per.:s.ons -for:·member ship: and has proposed staggered terms- for- all :m:ember.s:, , in. or.:der:-to_effect :gradual ~ turnover and to bring new interests into the: Com-rnittee., Terms-· have..:been.. proposed _for l, 2 or 3, year appointm..ents,, de.te-r..minecL.initially_ alp_habetically • . In accordanc·e with. tb:.e fcu.:·e goirrg, pi:emi:s-ec, , I.:.wish .to: thankthe ·.-ol:d .. members for their dedication to this- irn:.portant c.ilizen. function .and.:.£or:-a. j9b'.: well done; and to welcome the new.· m.ern.ber·s- to.. the <:::.o:m-rnittee~. ILis ca.:.pleasare c: therefore for me to appoint you to: ac.tiv.e me:rrrher-s,hip ... on: this.- e.ss.e ntial ~C.om:mittee 0 for a period of one year • . I hope- th.at y.-ou. w.ill he. able. t o: s..er.v~. Please no,t ify Mal<rn.Irn Ion.es: af m y- Olfrc..:~ , 'rel~ . 522],.44-03; , Ext.: . 430 : or 431 in the event you fee]. that. y:0.u:. should: dec.lin·e.•. Ilv..an:: A.Jle:Ir, , May:a:r. IAJr/mc .r~ . �C TY OF .ATLANTA. GIT..Y H A L L ~ T A , G A . 30303 October 20, 1969 TeL 522-4463 Area Code·404 • IVAN· ALLEN; JR.~ MAYOR · DAN E : SWEAT; JR., Chief Administrative Officer. MRS; LINDA E..:.PRICE,-Executlve Secretary Mr. Reg Murphy, Editor Atlanta Constitution 10 Forsyth Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Murphy; The Citizens Advisory Committee far. Ur.ba-ii:-.KenewaLh·a s -reeently : revised its structural organization. and: operational policy ·a:-s =a: r:e-sult :of .the ·. increased activity and sound dedication or the Committee.• . The Committee has nominated. sume- ne.w per:snns -for :·rn:embership :: and has proposed staggered terms: fu.r. allm:emb.ers-, . in-. o.r:rl.e.r:. to~effect".g!adual :. turnover and to bring new interests into the. Committee•. T.:e- .rms chave , b"een .. proposed for l, 2 or 3, ye-ar appointm.ents,, d.e.te.r.minecl.initially_alp:habetically~ , In acco,rclam:e with. th.e- fore.going- pr.emise, . Ewish: .to: thank:the , old .:. members for their dedication to this important. citizen .function .and.Jor :-a , job · well done; and to welcome the new· me.mb.er.s to the.. G:.ommittee . . It :is ·a <-pleasur.e ( therefore for me to, appoint y-ou. to· acti:.v:e: m ·.e m·ber:ship o.n: this.: etSsentiaLC-omn1ittee -c for a period of two years.. I hope that you will b.e. able: to: Rer::ve.. . 0 Please notify- Malca~ .Tones; o£ my · Offic:e.:; _. 'ITel~ . 522~ 446:3 ; , Ext~:. 430 C or 431 in the event y01u fee] that y:uu:. &.hauld·. de.:c::lin~ . Lwm., Alle.rr, ., J.r:; , N1:a:y.ar IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLANT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Sanford Orkin Fir st -National Bank Building 14 Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Orkin: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of t~e increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d e termined initially a lpha betically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline, Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLANT.A October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR. , Chief Administrat ive Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr : : William R. Presley, Vice President First . National Bank West End Branch 612: Lee Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr. Presley: The Citizens Advi s ory Committee for Urba n Re newal has recently r e:.vi sed its structural organiz ati on a nd op erationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for memb e r ship and .has proposed stagge red term s for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring n ew interest s into the Committee . T erms have b een p~opos e d f or 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially a lpha betically . In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well ·done; and to welcome the n ew memb ers to the Committe e. It is a pleasure therefor e for me to appoint you to ac tive membership on this essential Committee fo r,:; a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 o ro 431 in the event you feel tha t you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IM-r-1mc �C I TY .OF .ATLP~TA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr~ William Ray Tlie Atlanta Newspapers 10: Forsyth Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Ray: The Citizens. Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and .has proposed staggered terms for all members,· in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been prpposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old m :embers for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure th-erefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 o ro 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -.. Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ'r/mc �C ITY , F A.'I,Li\.NTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E . SWEAT, JR., Chief Admin i strative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Richard H. Rich Chairman of the Board Rich's Inc. P. O. Box 4539 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Dear Mr. Rich: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel . 522-4463, Ext . 430 or 431 in the event you feel that ~ou should decline. Sincerely, Iv;:tn Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r /mc �CITY OF ~£LAN.TA. October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Dr. Harry V. Richardson, President Emeritus Interdenominational Theological Center 1165 Tu<:kawanna Drive, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311 Dear Dr. Richardson: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to brin 1 new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, for their dedication to this important citizen function welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a reappoint you to active membership on this essential years. I hope that you will be able to serve. I wish to thank the old members and for a job well done; and to pleasure therefore for me to Committee for a period of two Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or . 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, IAJr /bt �CITY OF A.TLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Carlton C. Rochelle, Director. Atlanta Public Library 126 Carnegie Way, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Rochelle: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring n e w interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments , determined initially a lphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this . important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefore for me to a ppoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of thr ee years, I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C I T Y OF ..l-\ .TLANTA. October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. C. A. Scott, Editor and Manager Atlanta Daily World 210 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Scott: The Citizens· Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Commitee has nominated some new persons for 1nembership and has proposed staggered terms for mern.bers. in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active member ship on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 -4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �C TY OF .ATLANTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Ch ief Admin istrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Edgar E . Schukraft Executive Director Southwe st Atlanta Association 878 York Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Dear Mr . Schukraft: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has rec ently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new person s for membership and has propos ed staggered terms for members; in order to effect gradual turnover arid to bring new inte rests into the Committe e . Terms have b een proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determine d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for m e to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you shm~Jd decline. -~ Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc .">-. �CITY OF A.TLANT_l\_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATI...A.1TA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Admlnls,tratlve Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. L M. Sheffield, III 600 West Peachtree Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Dear Mr. Sheffield: The Citizens. Advisory Comn1ittee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and &ound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appoin~ nts, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done: and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �• CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive .S ecretary Mr. R. 0. Sutton, Vice President Citizens Trust Company 212 Auburn Avenue, N . E. Dear Mr. Sutton: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organ.i zation and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication· of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. fu accordance with the foregoin g premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of one year. I hope that you will b e able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of m y Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 · or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. ~incerely, .':.:~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �• CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. Jo~eph H. Taylor 55 Walnut Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mr. Taylor: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organ1zation and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1; 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically . In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two y e ars. I hop e that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc �., .. CITY OF A.TLA..NTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. William A. Toms Harris .Upshaw and Company, Inc. Standard Federal Building 44 Broad Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Toms: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for members, in or~er to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. hl accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the oid members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522 -4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in 'the event you feel that you, should_ d_ecline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/mc �CITY OF .ATLANT.i\.. October 20, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, G A. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Are a Code 404· IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chi ef Admini st rative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E x ecutive S ecretary Mrs. Henry Toombs 2871 No,:r.-mandy Drive, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305 Dear Mrs . Toombs: The Citiz ens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural or g anization and operational policy as a -result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stag g ered terms for memb e rs, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initi~lly alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the· old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active m e mbership on this essential Committee for a period of one ye_ar. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr / mc _,~. �CITY OF A.TLPJ\JT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Cod e 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chi e f Admin istrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executiv e Secretary Mr. Charles Turner 1567 Paxon Avenue, S. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Dear Mr. Turner: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed sta g gered terms for me1nbers, in order to effect gradual turnov e r a nd to bring n e w inter e sts into the Committe e . Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determine d initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new member to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / mc , ::,.._ .. �C TY OF A.TL.ANT.A . CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mrs. Gladys Upshaw 215 Piedmont Avenue, N. E. Apartment 705 Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Dear Mrs. Upshaw: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please nctify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -, Ivan Allen, Jr . Mayor IAJr/mc �C ITY-- OF .ATLAI'JT.A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4453 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. William J. VanLandingham, Vice P.resident Citizens and Southern National Bank P. O. Box 4899 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. VariLandingham: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagg e red terms for members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new ~nterests into the Com1nittee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, d e termined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their. dedication to this importa nt citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcol Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r / mc �r C TTY OF ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLA1'.'TA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS . LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secr~tary Mr. Lyndon Wade Atlanta Urban League 239 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr, Wade: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and op e rationa l policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee, The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed stagger e d terms for all m emb e rs, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new inter es ts into the Committe e. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 ye a r a ppointm ents, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done ; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to a ppoint you to active membership on thi s essential Committee for a period of one y ear. I hope that you will b e able to ser ve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522-4463, E xt. 430 or 431 in the event you feel t~at you _s!:ould decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr / rr �C TY OF .ATLA.1'JTA. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Execu t ive Secretary Mrs. -S. M. Waddell 950 Hampton Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georg ia 30318 Dear Mrs. Waddell: The Citiz ens Advisory Committee for Urban R enewal has recently revis e d its str~ctura l orga nization a nd oper a tiona l policy a s a result of the increased acti v ity and sound dedic a tion of the Committee. The Committee has nominated som e new persons for membership and has propo se d stagge r e d terms f or a ll memb e r s , in order to effe ct g rad ual turnover and to bring new inter e st s into the Com.mittee. Terms h a ve b e en proposed fo"r 1, 2 or 3 year a ppointm e nt s , d e t e rmined initia lly alpha b e tically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcom e the new m embers to t h e Committe e. It is a pleasure ther e for e for m e to appoint you to ac tive m embe rh s ip on this essenti a l Committee for a p e riod of two y ears . I hop e tha t you will b e a ble to s e rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline . Since rely, Ivan A llen, Jr. M ayo r IAJr / rr ,.. �CITYO A.TLANT:A CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. J-. C. Whitley 252 Powell Street, S. E Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Dear Mr. Whitley: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to the important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel, 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, , Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJ r /rr �CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. H. W. Whitman, Vice President Fir st National Bank P. O. Box 4148 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Whitman: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational pokicy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committe e h a s nomina ted some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the fo:regoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee, It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active memb e rship on this essential Committee . for a period of one year. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel t~at you _sI:ould decline. Sinerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA J r / rr �l C I T Y OF A.TLANTP.t... CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLA1TA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary . Dr. Prince E. Wilson, Executive Secretary Atlanta , University Center Corporation 55 Walnut Street, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Dr. Wilson: The Citizens Advi~ory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointment, determined initia lly alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should d e cline. Sincerely, .-~ Ivan Allen, Jr. M ayor IAJr / rr �• CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. J_. D. Wingfield Metropolitan Planning Commission Glenn Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Wingfield: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised tis structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all me1nbers, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this improtant citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Com1nittee. It ia a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, -~ Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/rr �CITY OF .ATLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRIC E , Executive Secretary Mr. Robert M. Wood . Sears Roebuck and Company 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Dear Mr. Wood: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and oper ationa l policy as a result o f the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has propos e d stagger e d terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been propo se d for 1, 2 or 3 year appointm e nts, d etermine d initia lly a lpha betically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citiz en function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure ther e fore for me to appoint you to active membe rship on this essential Committe e for a period of one year. I hope that you will be a ble to se rve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext., 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr . M a yo r IAJr / rr �CITY OF A.TL.i\.NFJ_'..A.. CITY HALL October 20, 1969 · ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR · DAN E. SWEAT, JR., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive Secretary Mr. C:layton R. Yates Yates and Milton Stores, Inc. 228 Auburn Avenue, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Yates: The Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee has nominated some new persons for membership and has proposed staggered terms for all members, in order to effect gradual turnover and to bring new interests into the Committee. Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alphabetically. In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this important citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee. It is a pleasure therefore for me to reappoint you to active membership on this essential Committee for a period of two years . I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel that you should decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IAJr/rr �C ITY OF A_TLANTA_ CITY HALL October 20, 1969 ATLANTA. GA. 30303 Tel. 522-44 63 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR ., MAYOR DANE. SWEAT, JR. , Ch i ef Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, E x ecutive S ecretary Mr. Harding B. Young Atlanta University 223 Chestnut Street, S. W . Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Dear Mr. Young: The Citizens AdvisO!Y Committee for Urban Renewal has recently revised its structural organization and operational policy as a result of the increased activity and sound dedication of the Committee. The Committee h a s nominat e d s ome new persons for mem b e r ship and has proposed staggered terins for all m e mbers, in order to effe ct gradu a l turnover and to bring new interests into the Committe e . Terms have been proposed for 1, 2 or 3 year appointments, determined initially alph abetically . In accordance with the foregoing premise, I wish to thank the old members for their dedication to this improtant citizen function and for a job well done; and to welcome the new members to the Committee . It is a pleasure therefore for me to appoint you to active membership on this essential Committee . for a period of three years. I hope that you will be able to serve. Please notify Malcolm Jones of my Office, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 in the event you feel tl}at rou _s l:_!ould decline. Sincerely, Ivan Allen, Jr. Mayor IA Jr / rr �O ct ober 23 , 1969 MEMORANDUM · To: Charles L . Davis From: George Berry Subject: CACUR I know that you a.re aware that Colonel Malcolm Jones occupies one of the AdminiMrative Coordinator positions in thi s office . Since he and hi secretary will perform the function of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal in the future , there will be no need for the large annual contribution that has been made in the past. I have talked with Colon 1 Jones in recent days , and he advises that someone from his Board has discussed with you the possibility of carrying forward the 1969 appropriation of $15 ,000 (which has never been paid over) and, consequently, not making any new appropriation for 1970. He tells me that you are ag:reeable to this procedure . GB :ja �EDWIN L, STERNE LESTER H. PERSEL L S CHAIRMAN EX E CUTI VE DIR E CT OR Af-;:J SE CR C TARY CAR L T ON GARRE TT GEORGE S. CRAFT DI RE C TOR OF" FIN AN C E VICE CHAIRMAN GILBERT H. BOGGS DI R(CTOR OF HOUSI NG HO WARD OPENSHAW J . B . SLAYTON DIR EC T OR OF REDEVELOPMENT FRANK G. ETHERIDGE GEORGE R . SAN DER TEC HNICAL O IR E CT OR JACK F. GLENN 824 H UR T BU I LDING ATLANTA, GEORG IA 30303 JACK SO N 3-6074 September 30, 1969 Mr. Malcolm D. Jones Executive Di rect or Citi zens Advisory Comrnitte ~ for Urban Renewal City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jones: Mr. Persells h as asked me to reply to your letter of August 18, 1969 relative to the Executive Committee's concern over several features of Atlanta's Urban Renewal Program . First, let me say that we share the Committee's concern over the length of time required to clo se out earlier projects. However, to imply that the length of time t aken to clos e out proj e cts is due to an apparent lack of a ggressivene ss on the part of the Authority is ludicrous. The ori ginal five urban renewal projects h ave b een amended forty-two times, requiring an additional eight million dollars from the Federal g overnmen t, and resulting in a stadium, expansion of Georgia State Colle g e, addi tiona l land for schools, parks, and nei ghborhood faciliti es , acquisition of commerci a l p r operties on Georgia Avenue, a nd n umerous other improvements. The average leng th of time involved in se curing Federal a pproval of an amendment has b een twelve months, with severa l requiring thirty months. A second major factor delaying project close - outs is the fundin g and construction of non - cash g rants - in- aid. The Butler Stre et Project, for example, could not be closed out earlier because the propos e d school was not funded until the p assage of the 1968 bond issue , with constru ction sta rting in August, 1 9 69. Even after renewal land has been sold, many developers have e x perienced delays caused b y the tight money market, high interest rates and soaring costs. Nonetheless, pro j ects are not clos ed out without special effort. Recently I established a special t ask force to identify and expe dite all remaining activities to b e completed in the original projects. Two of these projects - Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I want to assure the Committee that the Authority recognizes its responsibility to proceed as rapidly as possible to complete the early projects. �-2I share the Committee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of late. If it is to perform its function as outlined in the Aldermanic resolution creating the Committee, ie., advise the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and other public bodies concerned with Urban Renewal in the City, then it seems to me that it must continue to review proposed Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Aldermanic Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob S1.unmerville, former Committee Chairman. The Authority will cooperate in any way possible in assisting the Committee in carrying out its function of providing guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban Renewal program. The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are obviously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority. The West End Urban :ienewal Proje@t is now in its third year of execution and to date the Authority has acquired 516 parcels of land (87%), relocated 457 families and 77 businesses (97%), demolished 354 str-..ictures (74%), sold or put under agreement for sale 54 acres of land (55%), and completed rehabilitation of 504 structures (22%). In addition, the Authority has acquired and conveyed to the City 8.7 acres of land for park development, and the 1.1 million dollar Dean Rusk Elementary School has been completed. The redeveloper for the 15 acre enclosed mall shopping center is presently securing leases, with construction scheduled in 1970. In spite of the progress made to date, there are three specific areas in West End where progress has been delayed. The first is the seven acra tract adjacent to the Pa rk Street Methodist Church. This area involves a land use change and is included in an amendment submitted to HUD on June 17, 1969. On September 23, HUD approved an Authority request to proceed with a public hearing and local adoption of the plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for sale for residential re-use. The public hearing has been scheduled for October 17 before the Planning and Development Committee. A second area involves some twenty-four acres of land in the vicinity of Lee and Oglethorpe, presently design a ted for office warehouse and general office use. The West End Advisory Commit tee h a d previously agreed that this area needed further study in light of the proposed location of rapid transit in the area. The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street, between Ashby and Peeples Streets. The three acre motel site was on the market for 18 months and no proposals were received. Five redevelopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on par cel 19, but the West End Advisory Committee recommended rej e ction of all proposals, re-study of the site in conjunction with the motel tract, and re-offer for sale. The status of the West End plan will be discussed with the West End Advisory ·committee on October 1. The Authority recogniz e s the urgency of proceeding as rapidly as possible in each of the eight conventional urban renewal areas and five neighborhood development program areas in the City. I want to assure the Committee that Mr. Parsells and I have committed ourselves to this task while making the program responsive to human needs. 1 �-3We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become. Very truly yours, ~~ Howard Openshaw Director of Redevelopment HO:pc cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Rodney M. Cook Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Mr. A.B. Padg ett Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. �August 28, 1969 Mr. Vaughan B. Watte Vice President Atlanta Federal Savings and Loan Association 20 Marietta Street, N . W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Watts : It wa. with regret that I read your letter 0£ August 27th telling rne of yoUJ: transfer from. Atl nta. Your rvice as a member of the C~~ns Advisory C o ~ e for Urban Renewal has certainly be-en beneficial totlie City d greatly appreciated. With b · t wishes for th futuae , I am Sincerely your , Iv Allen, Jr. yor IAJrup CC: Colonel alcolm Jo �CiTIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA. GA. 30303 PHONE 524-2745 DR. NOAH LANGDALE, JR . August 5, 1969 MALCOLM D . JONES E X ECUTI VE D IRECTOR CHAIRMAN A . B . PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON VICE CHAIR M AN SECRETARY Dear Members Executive Committee, CACUR: This is to inform you that the August meeting of the Executive Committee, CACUR, will be held in the Directors Room, Fulton Federal Building, 11 Pryor St., S. W. at 2: 00 P. M. , Thursday, August 21, 1969. This will be a very significant meeting for CACUR, as a number of important matters will be considered and acted upon. These will include the following: 1. Analysis of the West End Urban Renewal Project. 2. Bivens Report on revision of purpose and organization of CACUR, (to include designation of Sub-committees). 3. Adoption of new candidates list for membership. 4. Creation of new Executive Committee (from proposed list and old names). 5. Proposal of staggered-.terms for membership (to be presented to the Mayor of personnel selected for above). 6. Adoption of new Budget. If members have other matters which they would l ike to have taken up at this meeting, please advise me in sufficiant time to include them in the Agenda. This will be the last meeting· of the Executive Committee before our next full membership meeting in September. We look forward to h aving you meet with us on August 21. Please call my secretary, Mary Christenson, Tel. 522-4463, Ext. 430 or 431 to inform us whether you plan to attend. Sincerely, ~~ ,c.. Lc 6 -~ · ;. L-~ o-q,2- Malcolm D. J Executi ve Director MDJ/mc P.'- ~ �CITIZENS ADVISORY COMM ITTEE FOR URBAN RENEV\/AL OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA. GA. 30303 PHONE 524-2745 A. 8. PADGETT VICE CHAIRMAN �-,.--- ..L_ DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 - - c-January- 10, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS . DIRECTOR' OF FINANCE £DGAR A_ VAUGHN , JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FJN.ANCE GEORGE J. BERRY DEPUTY D .IRE.CTDR OF F!NANCE Mr. Willij S. Howland, Executive Director Citizens Adviso:r:7 Committee for Urban Renewal Mayor's orr'ice City Hall ; Atlanta, Georgia 30303 . Dear Mr. Howland: , 0 I am returning herewith the records of the C1tizens Advisory Committee for Urban Beneval and a statement of operations for the year ending December 31, 1968. This statement was prepared from the ledger of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal and other pertinent data in the files of the Citizens Advisory Committee. SCOPE OF AUDIT . .All deposit records in the ledger were traced to the bank statements and verified. All checks issued during the period of January 1, 1968 and December 31, 1968 were accounted for. All cancelled checks were compared to invoices and/or valid endorsements, the ledger footings and ledger posting were tested for accuracy. The bank statements for the period under audit were reconciled and balanced. All tc:..:;;: returns on the employees' salaries for the year 1967 were filed and all applicable truces were paid thereon. The petty cash fund was not verified. OPINION In my opllUon, the ledger, system, and supporting information of the Citizens Advisory .Committee for Urban Renewal are adequate and well kept for the period under audit. However, we fe el that certain system changes should be made at your convenience. I am enclosing a statement of operations for the year 1967 me.rked Schedul~ 11 A11 and "B", --which sets forth the financial transactions for the period under audit. Yours very truly, .-; / ' _/ ') - {i///:--!.-,1'_ ;< ,6•,:._.__: Charles L. Davis Director of Finance .CLD:lek Enclosures ~ �.Schedule "A 11 STATEHE~lT OF OPERATIONS . OF TriE CITIZENS ADVISORY cm.c-.!ITTEE FOR URBAN REHEHAL ___ JOR__IHE_YEAR_J:NDE_D_DI::CEMBER _31, 1968 ,_I Cash on Deposit, Deceober 31, 1967 _ _ _ __JF.j.rs_t lfotional Bank___- ___ _______,__$ Fulton Federal Savings -·. · ·:c::....: -lncorae 13,462.34 86.18 $13,548.52 Received Durin~ 1968 Private Donations -City of Atlanta Interest on Savings Account __Cash Available for Operations Advance Loan 186.98 22,586.98 . $36,135.50 175.00 ·E"penditures for 1968 (See Schedu le "B") 21,941.15 22,116.!2_ $ 14,019.35 Combined Cash Balance, De~eaber 31, 19q8 -:;.: R.ECOHCILIATIO~I O"J! BAliK STATEHE!iT _CITIZENS ADVISORY COUrlCIL FOR URBAN RENEWAL __ DECEMBER 31, 1968 Balance Per .Bank Stntenent, December 31, 1968, First National Bank 1648 Biltmore Flouers 1656 Southern Bell ~ Tel & Tel 1658 Wm. S. Howland 1659 Wm. S. Howland 1660: Mrs. Lucile Plourde 1661 Hrs. Marianne Howland 1662 Mrs. Evelyn Dodds 1663 Disirict Director IFS ---·- -1664 State of Ga. Income Tax Unit 1665 W. S. Howland 1666 Cestetner Corp. $7.73 16 .46 414 . 90 30.00 47.19 8.32 67.02 208.42 66. 23 5.81 72.00 Total Bal~nce per Checkbook, December 31, 1968 Balance Fulton Federal Savings Account 1-1-51863, Dec. 31, 1968 Col!lbinec! Cash --~ lai,ce, December 31, 1968 $ 14,290.27 944.08 $13,346.19 673 .16 $ 14,019.35 = �~""""'-~ ' - ' - - -~ - - -- -· ' /. Schedule 11 B11 STATEHEHT OF EXPENDITURES CITIZENS ADVISORY cmn-HTTEE FOR UR.BAH RENEWAL - - - - -- -- - -- - - FOR THE YEAR ElIDED DECEHBER 31, 1968 --- ' Miscellaneous Expenses Office Expense ··Telephone $ 186.54 601.35 195.32 Csr Allowance. 360.00 Film Expense 118.01 Printing Stationery 112.50 - Dues and Subscriptions 381. 94 Urban Rene~al Tours 300.76 Committee Luncheon Expense 688.42 -1- B M Equipment 494.35 Net Salary Federal Income Tax 2,633.60 FCIA Taxes 1,268.26 Georgia Income Tax TOTAL EXPENDITURES 378.32 $21,941.15 --- F �ol~ ~ ~ CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA, GA. 30303 PHONE 524,2745 DR. NOAH LANGDALE, JR. December 3, 1968 CHA IRMAN WILLIAM S . HOWLAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A. B. PADGETT MRS. EVELYN DODDS VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Dear Committee Member: 0 Tis the .fortnight before Christmas And all through our program Many things will be stirring. The point of taking such liberties with the famous poem is to say that our final 1968 full committee meeting will be held exactly two weeks before Christmas on Wednesday, December 11 at 2p.m.in the Atlanta Room of the Citizens and Southern National Bank. We'll have a veritable Christmas stocking of a program, as follows: 1. Cary S. Hooks, FHA director for Georgia, will discuss new programs provided by the 1968 national housing legislation. Accompanying Mr. Hooke will be Ralph L. Johnston, chief underwrit er and Kenneth Finn, construction ana lys t in charge of 221 H program. They will be glad to answer que stions. 2. Percy Hea rle, chairman and president of our nonprofit subsidiary, will update us on our Robert L. Sommerville 221 H project which ie nearing completion. 3. Vice c hairman and treasurer A. B. P adgett will report on our financial situa tion. 4. Howar d Ope n s haw, Atlanta Housing Au thority redevelopment directo r , will summarize 1968's urban renewal activity and give us a p review of wha t is in prospect for 1969. 5. Jack Willingham, assistant dir ector of H UD's community service branch, will be pre pared to fill u s in more fully on new metropolitan dev elopment programs. Chairman Langdale and I are looking forward to seeing you on thb fortnight before Christmas ••• William S, Howland �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEVf AL Directors Room Trust Company of Georgia Building Friday, November 21, 1969 The regular Executive Committee meeting was called to order promptly at 2:15 P. M. by Chairman Noah Langdale. Those in attendance for the Executive Committee were: Messrs. A. B~ Padgett; Jack Carrollton (representing Mr . Bob Bivens); Henri Jova; Arth r Burks, Jr. (representing Mr. William VanLandingham); William L. Calloway; Edgar Schukraft; Joe C. Whitley and Miss Jean Cornn (representing Mr. Carlton Rochell); for the Housing Authority: Mr. Howard Openshaw; and for the Atlanta Planning Department: Mr. John Matthews. Three students from Georgia State University, Carolyn B. Clemons, Nannette Evans and Don Akin also attended the meeting. Agenda and copies of pertinent material used at the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Dr. Langdale opened the meeting by stating that Mayor-Elect Sam Mas sell and Vice-Mayor Elect Maynard Jackson had been invited to the meeting, but due to previous eng a g ements could not attend. Dr. Langdale stated that he was asked by Mr. Masseii and Ivir. Jackson Lo expr e ss their app:.::- eciation fo-::: b e ing inv it e d to the meeting and asked that they be invited to another meeting in the near future. Dr. Langdale also thanked Mr. A . B. Padgett, Vice-Chairman of CACUR, for his assistance in conducting the September and October meetings during his illness, and commended Mr. Padgett for a job well done. Dr. :...angdale then turned the meeting over to Malcolm Jones, Executive Director, CACUR. Mr. Jones stated that the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) is a new terminology for Urban Renewal and that NDP is in smaller increments than Urban Renewal. He also stated that NDP applications are filed and funded annually, on the basis of what can be accomplished each year . Mr . Jones stated that if a City is to have a NDP program that it must have an appro ve d Wo r k a ble Program; that the C i ty 1 s past, pr e sent and future ac t ivities a r e taken into consideration before HUD will accept the applic a tion. M r. Jones t hen c a lled on Mr . John Matthew s of the Atlanta Planni ng D e par tm e nt t o c omm ent on the new HUD policy on New NDP P r ojects . �-2- Mr. Matthews stated substantially that about a month ago HUD announced a nation-wide cutback of funds for the Neighborhocd Development Program. This cutback in funds left Region III {includes Atlanta) with only $24, 000, 000 for 1970; and that Miami-Dade is scheduled to receive about half of all funds for Region III, thus leaving only $12,000,000 for the remaining five cities, including Atlanta; that because of this cutback, HUD officials have only recently informed Atlanta it will not permit any new NDP areas in the 1970 prog ram, which means that Plunkettown and Lightning cannot be include d in the 1970 NDP, becuas e HUD will not accept them. Mr. Matthews then stated that the Planning Department was not aware of this "no new areas" policy until late last week. Copies of letter from Assistant Regional Administrator for Renewal ·Assistance, Region III, stating the new policy, was distributed and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes. Mr. Matthews also stated that the Planning Department had anticipated improved public services and a planning assistance program in Plunkettown; and that the initial effort was an Attitude Survey that was conducted in the area in early August; that the main point of the operations planned for Plunkettown now is to develop a NDP plan which will most effectively meet the needs of the residents. However, the major constraint of the program is that the site on which Plunkettown is located is considered {by the Planning Department) as unfit for re sidenti a l redevelopment. This unfitness is due to the surrounding land use (industry and the noise because of the airport); that for these reasons the area could not be econon~ically develop e d for low-incon~e housing. Because of the noise generated from the Airport, housing would have to be sqund proofed, but this would raise constr·uction cost considerably , thus pricing out the present residents; that FHA has stated that it could not insure houses in Plunkettown. Because of the cutback in funds and the "no new areas" policy, only private enterprise can develop housing on another site which can meet the needs of the residents and give them an opportunity of moving together and preserving their community. He explained that HUD has deve loped a new program called the Interm Assistance Program, which permits Federal assistance in several broad types of activities designed as a "holding action 11 until an area can be reached by NDP. The Planning Department was encouraged by Region III officials to develop such a program in Plunkettown and, working closely with the residents 1 Planning Committee, has developed such a program for the next year. Copies of the Interim Assistance Program Synopsis were distributed to each member in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes. Mr. M a tth e ws conclude d by saying tha t Lightning has not b e en ove rlooke d, but b ec aus e of m a npow e r r estrictions, e fforts in Lightning have b een pha s e d a bout four months behind Plunkettown. �-3- Mr. Jones then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to present Atlanta's revised overall NDP Program for 1970. Mr. Openshaw preceded his scheduled presentation of the revised NDP program by commenting that some members of the Vine City Project Area Committee (PAC) had insisted he inform the Citizens Advisory Committee that Vine City PAC wants to designate its own representative on the CACUR; that the Vine City representative currently serving on CACUR is not a member of the Vine City Project Area Committee and therefore is not familiar with the program and cannot adequately represent PAC. (Editorial Note: The current Vine City representative is listed as a member of PAC on brochure recently prepared and distribute by Vine City PAC, but is not the Chairman of the Vine City PAC, who has previously been specifically requested by name for appointment to CACUR. All cur r-e nt members of CACUR were nominated by a Membership Committee, appointed by the Chairman, and have been individually appointed by the Mayor. No group in the past has arbitraily selected its own representative on CACUR.) Mr. Openshaw then stated that only $24, 000, 000 have been allocated by HUD for Region III, which includes Atlanta . Atlanta is scheduled to receive only about $7,500,000. Mr. Op enshaw stated that Atla nta had asked for 20. 7 million do llars. Mr. Openshaw stated that there are 26 scattered sites in Bedford-Pine which the City is to acquire in 1970 and 50 properties to rehabilitate in 1970. He also stated that Georgia Tech II area has to be cleared for extension of Georgia Tech during 1970. There are 15 vacant parcels to be bought in the Model Cities area, but that in only 4 out of the 6 areas could the City currently buy the vacant land. (This is because of protest by the Model Cities Housing Committee.) The completion of Ralph McGill Elementary School and the Martin Luther King Middle School are included in the Model Cities program for 1970. He continued that acquisition in the Georgia State area has to be cut back to only three properties of the eight originally requested and that one of these is in connection with construction of a viaduct by the City; that Vine City cannot acquire nearly all the properties desired by its PAC Committee; very little activity in Edgewood; and that only an Interim Assistance Program would be undertaken in Plunkettown and Lightning. Mr. Jones then called on Mr . A. B. Padgett to present a proposed Resolution by the CACUR . Mr. Padgett read the proposed Re solution informing the United State Departinent of Housing and Urban Development of the extre1ne disappointment of this Comm.ittee over announced cutback in Federal funding for the 1970 NDP; and pointing out the disasterous effect such extensive cutback will have on Atlanta 's Neighborhood Development Program, Community Participation and Citizen Moral in the affe~ted areas. Copies of this Resolution were distributed and a copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes. �-4- Mr. Padgett made a motion that _this Resolution be adopted and sent to the Secretary of HUD and the Regional Administrator, Region III, of HUD. Mr. Jack Carrollton seconded the motion, which was unaminously adopted. Mr. Jones then presented the Proposed Budget for 1970 of the CACUR. The total proposed budget for 1970 amounted to $4,725.00. Copy is attached to· the file copy of theses minutes. Mr. Padgett explained that, because the salaries of the Executive Director and the Secretary have now been absorbed by the City of Atlanta, as part of the Mayor's Office, that by agreement, only $3, 000 is to be allocated from the City of Atlanta, during 1970. Upon assurance to the Chairman by the Executive Director, that action on the Budget need not wait for a full membership meeting, a motion was made by Mr. Padgett that the Proposed Budg et for 1970 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Henri J ova and was unaminously adopted. Mr. Jones stated th a t HUD is well plea s e d with the C i tiz e ns Advisory Committee for Urban R e n e wal in its participa tion in Urban Renewal and NDP; tha t its activity and recommendations have influenced major decisions in Atlanta's participation in HUD assisted progr a ms. He stated also that HUD suggested the Citizens . Advisory C omm i t t ee for U rban R enewal h ave a n a n 1e c h a n ge , in o rde r to get away from the out dated limite d Urban R e n e wal c oncept a nd s o tha t th e Com mittee could broa d e n it s sc ope to inc lude th e e ntir e s p e ctrum of Community Improve m e nt; that a HUD official had suggested tha t consider a tion be given to changing the name to "Citizens Advisory Committe e for Community Improvement" or perhaps simply "Citizens Advisory Committee". Mr. Jones c ontinue d that HUD h a s a n o ve r riding policy of insur ing citi ze n p a rticipation i n it s p r o g r a m s a nd i ns i s t s tha t mac hinery be set up s o tha t mino ri t y views can b e heard a nd considered, but not to be us e d as a veto. Mr. Jones furthe r stated tha t HUD s ugge ste d that th e City of Atla nta n ee ds a C e ntral Coordina ting Citi ze n Com mitte e to cons i d er a nd a d vise on m any impo rt a nt m a tters , in a dditi o n to Urban Renewal a nd NDP ; i .e., O pen Sp ace G rant s , W a t er and Sewe r Gr ant s , C ity Beautificat i on, Publi c Building s , e t c. ; tha t c u rrently m a ny of these activities have a disjointe d appro a ch . He th e n p as sed out a HUD new sle tter containing a n a nnouncem e nt from S ecret ar y of HUD, G e o r g e Romne y , tha t t h e D e partm ent of H UD i s going t o r e o rgani ze the whol e d e p artm ent . M r. J o nes concluded b y s t a t ing h e h a d hop e d to ge t a HU D re p resentative to e x p l ain the r e organi zation to the Comm i t t ee , but was inform e d that S e cr e t a ry Romne y ' s v isit to Atla nta on Nove mbe r 20, to expla in the re or gani zation to l oc a l HUD p e r s onne l did not p e r m it e noug h tim e for HUD offi c i a ls t o d iges t the c h ange·s , but the y w ould b e g l a d t o explain them at a later meeting; that HUD want s to b e i nvite d t o our mee t ings, work w i th the Committee and be k e pt well informed. �-5- Chairman Langdale appointed Executive Committee member, W. L. Calloway, as Chairman of an Ad Hoc Committee (additional members to be added later) to consider a name change for CACUR. Mr. Jones then introduced Mr. Walter Denero of the Model Cities staff to present the Proposed Public Information System for Model Cities. Mr. Denero stated that a Convention had been set-up in Model Cities to make the citizens aware of the problems .involved in the Model Cities program. He stated that a survey was taken of the residents in Model Cities and the results showed that the people do want this type of project; and that most of the residents were aware of Urban Renewal generally, but not familiar with many details involved in the NDP and that his proposed system is designed to make them more aware of these details and thereby better understand the entire program. Mr. Denero distributed a pamphlet on the Model Cities area entitled 11 A Beginning". (Copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes.) (Time did not permit Mr. Jones announcing that the Committee had received acknowledgement and thanks from the family of late CACUR member, Eugene Marcus Martin, for the Resolution of condolences and sympathy passed by the CACUR at its October meeting. ) The meeting v.1as adjourned at 3: 30 P . M. Respectfully submitted, 7.)"] - / /;_i: _/ , ..,~,::--L -....,-;~ ~ l..~;::7 Malcolm D . .J es Exe cu ti ve Director me Encls: As stated �@ ~ ~ a / ~. ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 N ember 14, 1969 From Malcolm D. J6 Housing Coord TO: Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Jr. Chief Administrative Officer Please note the portion of the attached minutes pertaining to Model Cities NDP activities {commencing at middle of second page}, This appears a serious matter to me, which should be resolved soon by the Model Cities Executive Board. Mr. Openshaw told the HRC yesterday that he does not have a clear cut mandate yet to resume activities that have been suspended for four weeks. MDJ /rr Encl: Minutes, CACUR Meeting, Oct. 30, 1969 cc: M ayor Ivan Allen, Jr. F ORM 25-15 �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEW AL Directors Room Trust Company of Georgia Building Thursday, O ctober 30 , 1969 'Ihe Reorganization meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. · M. by Vice Chairm an A. B. Padgett, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who was delay ed a few minutes due to a conflicting engagement . Those attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs. Carlton Rochell; Robert W. Bivens; Henri J ova Art Burks {r epresenting Mr. William J. VanLandingham); W. L. Calloway; Richard Rich; Edgar Schukraft; and Joe C. Whitley. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs. Richard K. Barksdale; Jack Carrollton; Sam I. Cooper; Rev. Joseph L. Griggs; Joe Guthridge; Roy Harwell; Percy Hearle; George Kennedy; Joe LaBoon; James L. Muddey, Jr. {representing Dean Alex Lacy); A. J. Lockhart; Jerry C. Wilkinson (representing Dr. Albert Manley); Jim Meyerholtz; Sanford Orkin; William R. Presley; I. M. Sheffield, III; J. D. Wingfield, Jr.; Mrs. S. M. Waddell; Mrs. Mattie Murcy; Mrs. Mary Ann Blackwood; Mrs. Mary F. Gilmer; Mrs . J. B. Harris; Mrs. Sujette Crank and Mrs. Leonard Haas; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester H. Persells; Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Howard Openshaw; and Mrs. Margaret Ross; for the Atla nta Planning Department: Mrs. Sally Pickett; Mr. John Mat11i...li.ew?; Mrs. hld e n Mey-c:rs; Mr. Eric Harkness and Mr. George Aldridge, Jr. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents pertaining to the meeting are attached to file copy of these minutes. Vice Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming all new and old members. He then introduced Col. Malcolm Jones, Executive Director, CACUR. Col. Jones then read the list of new members and asked each new member to stand to be recognized. Copies of the list of members, Committee appointments and Executive Committee Members were provided each me1nber who attended and are attached to the file copy of these minutes. {Additional copies are available for Committee members who did not attend this reorganization meeting.) Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to give the history of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, (copi es of which were passed out to those in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes). Chairman Langdale arrived during Mr. Bivens presentation, at the conclusion of which Chairman Langdale personally addressed the group and welcomed the n e w members . He explained the changed role of Urban Renewal a11d NDP and stated that this called for changes in structure of the Committee and operational procedure . The importance of CACUR advising on Urban Renewal and NDP policy matters was �Page Two stressed. Padgett. The Chairm.an then returned conduct of the meeting to Vice Chairman Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Jim Wright of the Model Cities Staff to explain the Model Cities Proposed Physical Development for 1969 and 1970. Mr. Wright's presentation consisted primarily of a brochure, prepared in . three components, which was passed out to those in attendance . The components were: (a) Satisfactory Community Envirorun e nt; (b) Transporta tion; (c) Housing. Each component consisted of intemization of proposed projects for 1970; Proposed source of funding and brief statement as to purpose of each project but without any explanation as to the extent of each project, specific timing or priorities. Mr. Wright then offered to respond to q u estions. There were none. Mr. Rich sugg e ste d tha t sinc e the pr e s e nta tion was on physic a l deve lopment that an annotated map showing proposed projects and their specific location would be helpful. Mr. Wright responded tha t he had such a map which any interested person could look at after the meeting. Since Sta te R e pres e nta tive John Hoo d, Cha irma n o f the Mode l C i ti es Hou s ing Committe e, did not att e nd th e meeting , Mr. P a d ge tt a ske d Mr . Johnnie Johnson, Director of Model Cities, to comment on the Model Cities Housing Committee views. Mr. °John s on sta ted s ub s t a ntially tha t t he H ousing Com mittee of t he Mode l Citie s a r e a h a d expr esse d d esi r es tha t th e Atl ant a H ou s i ng A uthority take the following a ction immedia t e ly, s o tha t th e M o d e l Cities prog r a m c a n procee d in a manner accepta ble to th e r e side nts of Mode l Cities: 1. That no relo c ation housing be brought into the Mode l Cities Area until it h as b een spe cific a lly a pprove d (a s to loc a tion, typ e of structur es a nd s i z e) by the H ou s ing Committee . 2. That all activity of the Atla nta Housing Authority in the Model Cities Area - including acquisiti on of property, displaceme nt of reside nts, a nd demolition of structurese x c e pt thos e ac ti v iti es in w hich the Atla nta Hou s ing Authority h as a l egal obligation t o pr ocee d a nd from whic h a re l ease cann o t b e obtaine d, b e im mediatel y stopped until the problem of relocation housing is resolved . 3. That th e O cto b e r 1, 19 69 , offe ring of t h e Atla nta Hous ing Autho r ity for the s a l e and d eve l o pm ent o f the C -4 P e o p l es t own site b e i mmedi a t e l y wit h d rawn. 4 . T h a t a C omm ittee imm e dia t e l y be for me d c ompose d of repre s entatives fr om the A tlant a H ousing A uthority, the M o del C i ties Age n cy and the M ass Conventi on, Inc. Thi s Committee or i t s sub-committ ee to have the responsibility �7 Page Three for working out a satisfactory relocation housing plan and an offer for the sale and development of the C-4 site and other land in the Model Cities area. The problem of relocation housing to be given the highest priority so that other activities of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the Model Cities area can be resumed as quickly as possible. Mr. Johnson stated that the Model Cities Housing Committee was prepared to file an injunction against the Housing "Authority to stop activity until the Committee views had been met. Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to comment on and explain the consequences resulting from the position taken by the Model Cities Housing Committee. Mr. Opensh aw stated that on Octob er 16, the newly reactivated Model Cities Housing Committee advised the Atlanta Housing Authority of three major concerns of area residents, and requested that all NDP activities be stopped until satisfactory solutions could be worked out . The three major concerns include: (1) Rehabilitation, (2) Di sposition of project land, and (3) Relocation . Inasmuch as the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP), which is urban renewal on an annual basis, was designed to respond to the needs of area residents, to assist them in the physical improvement of th e ir neighborhoods, th e Atlanta Housing Authority readily agreed to stop all NDP acti v ities in the Model Cities Area in order to explore new alternatives in the direction the program should take. The Model Cities Housing Committee expressed serious concerns of property owners unable to bring their properties up to the required Project Rehabilitation Standards, a requirement to be eligible for Federal Financial assistance. The 1968 Housing Act imposed income limitations on families eligible for 3% direct rehabilitation loans. The Atlanta Housing Authority has agreed to review the Project Rehabilitation Standards and the Federal regulations governing rehabilitation procedures with a resident committee in order to arrive at a solution. The Model Cities Housing Committee requested that the Atlanta Housing Authority withdraw its invitation for the sale and development of Parcel C-4 in Peoplestown, and to prepare documents requiring the redeveloper to come from the Model Cities area. Attorneys representing the Atlanta Housing Authority and the Model Cities Mass Convention are in the process of preparing bid documents restricting the sale of urban renewal l and in the Model Cities area to area residents or organizations. The third concern expressed by the Model Cities Housing Committee was the complete rejection of the type of relocation housing units proposed by the Authority. These units, designed by an architect to provide maximum li veabi lity within the cost limitations and Federal guidelines, contained three bedrooms (two bedrooms �Page Four 8 feet by 8 fe_et, one bedroom 10 feet by 12 feet). The Housing Committee indic ate d that residents would rej ec t mobile ho1nes, and w ould insist on pre-fabricated modular units. Mr. Openshaw indicated th at the Housing Act of 1949 as amended prohibits the use of urban renew a l funds for the construction of structures, that HUD guidelines specifically limit relocation housing units to mobile homes built on a chassis, without permanent foundation, easily relocateable. Nonetheless the Housing Authority has agreed to explore with a residents' committee a lternative solutions related to temporary relocateable housing in the Model Cities Area. Mr. Openshaw stated that a P o licy Committee, a Relocation Committee and a Rehabilitation Committee, composed of repr es entatives of the Model Cities Agency, the Atlanta Housing Authority and th e Mass Convention, Inc., have been appointe d to seek solutions to the problems concerning rehabilitation, sale of l a nd, and relocation in the Model Cities area, and to permit the Atla nta Housing Authority to resume the 1969 NDP acti vi ties voluntarily halte d on Octob e r 17. Mr. Openshaw indicated that the two major problems confronting the Atla nta Housing Authority, the implementing agency for carrying out the 1969 NDP plans for the Model Cities area, . plans prepared by the Model Cities staff with complete resident involvement, are: 1. Conflict between the expressed desires of the residents and limitations of Federal regulations. 2. The NDP plan for 1969 and also 1970 we re approved by neighborhood residents as well as the Model Cities E xec utive Board without benefit of the recently activated Model Citi es Housing Committee's stated objectives. For example, the 1969 NDP plan for the Model Cities area designated four sites for permanent housing requiring the r e location . of 278 famili es , 77 individu a ls, and 10 business concerns, all to be relocated before rede ve lopment could take place on the specific sites invol ve d. To require mid- wa y through the cal endar year that acquisition of land and relocation of families b e discontinu e d until suitable relocatable housing is provide within the area is to introduce a valid c oncept, but one that will prevent the Authority from completing the NDP plan within the calendar year 1969. The 1970 NDP plans, prepared by four planning consultants with involvement of residents of the six Model Cities neighborhoods, require the relocation of 609 families during the calendar year 1970, with no vacant land includ ed in the acquisition program, nor funds for relocation housing. While the Housing Authority will make available for occupancy during 1970 over 2, 650 d we lling units for families of low and moderate income, these units are not loc ated w ithin the Model Cities area, hence the Housing Authority is once again placed in an impossible position of trying to carry out plans approved by the neighborhoods in conformance with objectives recently expressed of the Model Cities Housing Committee. �Page Five Mr. Openshaw indicated that the City's NDP application for 1970 is already 30 days overdue and that the application cannot be submitted to HUD until the situation in Model Cities is resolved. Mr. Openshaw stated that the stopping of all NDP activities in the Model Cities area becomes all the more acute when we consider the f a ct that unencumbered funds for cal~ndar year 19 6 9 must be return e d to W a shington for redistributed in the national program, and that Atlanta has been advis e d that Fed e ral funds for the 1970 NDP have been reduced to appro x imately 45. 9% of . the amount allocated for 1969. Mr. Jones asked if any substantial delay in the relocation and acquisition of sites in the Model Cities area wouldn't seriously jeopardize the City's "Bre a kthrough" application for which sites in the Mod e l C i ties area h a d be e n offered as priority prototype housing sites, to be cleared by January 1970? Mr. Open.shaw's r e ply was that this is true. Mr. Openshaw closed his comments with an optomistic note that h e hoped the difficulty with the Model Cities Housing Committee would be resolved over the we e kend and that activity in the Model Cities area could resume. Mr. Johnni e Johnson wa s then give n a n opportunity to comment a gain for Representative John Hood in rebutt a l of any of Mr . Openshaw' s remarks. Mr. Johnson explained th a t h e thou g ht th e sit u a tion h a d arisen throu g h l a c k of timely communication between a ll e lem e nts involved and e x pressed hopes of a compris e solution soon . Because of the time element involved, a more lengthy discussion w a s precluded. Mr. Padgett then ask e d both Mr . Johnson and Mr. Openshaw what the CACUR could do now to assist in resol v ing the matter? Both seemed to think tha t for the time being it would be be st to await further d e velopments. Col. Jones then presented Vice Cha irman Padg e tt with the Financial Statement for the period September 30 to October 30, 1969, which was read to the Committee. Col. Jones then read a Resolution e x pressing sympathy and condolences to the family and business associates (Atlanta Life Insurance Company) of the late CACUR member, E . M . Martin . The Resolution w as una minously adopted and will be sent to the family and busines s associa t es of the l a te E. M . Martin. The meeting wad adjourned at 3 :15 P . M. Respectfull y submitted , ~u2--~~r.t~ //;J Malc olm D . Jo.fles Exe c uti v e Di rector �ATLANTA, GEORGIA PHONE 522- 4463 November 14, 1969 From Malcolm D. Jones, Housing Coordinator TO: Mr . Dan E . Sweat, Jr . Chief Administrative Officer Please note the portion of the attached minutes pertaining to Model Cities NDP activities (commencing at middle of second page). This appears a serious matter to me, which should be resolved soon by the Model Cities Executive Boa,:d. Mr . Openshaw told the HRC yesterday that he does not have a clear cut mandate yet to resume activities that have been suspended for four weeks . MDJ /rr Encl: M inutes-, CACUR M eeting, Oct. 30, 1969 cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. / FORM 2 5-15 �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEW AL Directors Room Trust Company of Georgia Building Thursday, October 30, 1969 _The Reorganization meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by Vice Chairman A. B. Padg e tt, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who was delayed a few minutes due to a conflicting engagement. Those attending the meeting from the Executive Committee were: Messrs. Carlton Rochell; Rob e rt W. Bivens; Henri Java Art Burks (representing Mr. William J. VanLandingham); W. L. Calloway; Richa rd Rich; Edgar Schukraft; and Joe C. Whitley. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs . Richard K. B a rksdale; Jack Carrollton; Sam I. Cooper; Rev. Joseph L. Griggs; Joe Guthridge; Roy Harwell; Percy Hearle; George Kennedy; Joe LaBoon; James L. Muddey, Jr. (representing Dean Alex Lacy); A. J . Lockhart; Jerry C. Wilkinson (representing Dr. Albert Manley); Jim Meyerholtz; Sanford Orkin; William R. Presley; I. M. Sheffield, III; J. D. Wingfield, Jr.; Mrs. S. M. Waddell; Mrs. M attie Murcy; Mrs . Mary Ann Blackwood; Mrs. Mary F. Gilm er; Mrs. J. B . Harris; Mrs. Sujette Crank and Mrs. Leonard Haas; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester H. Persells; Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Howard Opensh aw; and Mrs . Margaret Ross; for the Atl anta Planning Department: Mrs. Sally Pickett; Mr. John Mat11'.hew~; Mrs. Hel e n Meyers; Mr. Eric Harkness and Mr. George Aldridge, Jr. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents pertaining to the meeting are attached to file copy of these minutes. Vice Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming a ll new and old members. He then introduced Col. Malcolm Jones, E xec utive Director, CACUR. Col. Jones then read the list of new members and asked each new member to stand to be recognized. Copies of the list of members, Committee appointments and E xec utive Committee Members were provided each member w ho attended and are attached to the file copy of these minutes. (Additional copies are available for Committee members who did not attend this reorganization meeting.) Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to give the history of the Citi zens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, (copies of which were passed out to those in attendance and copy is attached to the file copy of these minutes). Chairman Langdale arrived during Mr. Bivens presentation, at the conclusion of which Chairman Langda le personally addressed the group and welcomed the new members. He explained the changed role of Urban Renewal and NDP and stated that this called for changes in structure of the Commit tee and operational procedure . The importance of CACUR advis ing on Urban Renewal and NDP policy matters was �Page Two stressed. Padg_e tt. The Chairman then returned conduct of the meeting to Vice Chairman Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Jim Wright of the Model Cities Staff to explain the Model Cities Proposed Physical Development for 1969 and 1970. Mr. Wright's presentation consisted primarily of a brochure, prepared in three components, which was passed out to those in attendance. The components were: (a) Satisfactory Community Environment; (b) Transportation; (c) Housing. Each component consisted of inte1nization of proposed projects for 1970; Proposed source of funding and brief statement as to purpose of each project but without any explanation as to the extent of each project, specific ti1ning or priorities. Mr. Wright then offered to respond to questions. There were none. Mr. Rich suggested that since the presentation was on physical development that an annotated map showing proposed projects and their specific location would be helpful. Mr. Wright responded that he had such a map which any interested person could look at after the meeting. Since State Representative John Hood, Chairman of the Model Cities Housing Committee, did not attend the meeting, Mr . Padgett asked Mr. Johnnie Johnson, Director of Model Cities, to comment on the Model Cities Housing Committee views. Mr. Johnson stated substantially that the Housing Committee of the Model Citi es area had expressed desires that the Atlanta Housing Authority take the following action immediately, so that th e Model Cities program can proceed in a manner acceptable to the residents of Model Cities: 1. That no relocation housing be brought into the Model Cities Area until it has been specifically approved (as to lo cation, type of structures and size ) by the Housing Committee. 2. That all activity of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the Model Cities Area - including acquisition of property, displacement of residents, and demolition of structuresexcept those activities in which the Atlanta Housing Authority has a l egal obligation to proceed and from which a release cannot be obtained, be immediately stopped until the problem of relocation housing is resolved. 3 . That the October 1, 1969 , offering of the Atlanta Housing Authority for the sale and development of the C-4 Peoplestown site be immediately withdrawn. 4 . That a Committee immediately be formed composed of representatives from the Atlanta Housing Authority, the Model Cities Agency and the Mass Convention, Inc . This Committee or its sub-committee to have the responsibility �7 I Page Three for working out a satisfactory relocation housing plan and an offer for the sale and development of the C-4 · site and other land in the Model Cities area. The problem of relocation housing to be given the highest priority so that other acti vi ties of the Atlanta Housing Authority in the Model Cities area can be resumed as quickly as possible. Mr. Johnson stated that the Model Cities Housing Committee was · prepared to file an injunction against the Housing Authority to stop activity until the Comrnittee views had been met. Mr. Padgett then called on Mr. Howard Openshaw , Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Authority to comment on and explain the consequences resulting from the position taken by the Mode l Cities Housing Committee. Mr. Openshaw stated that on October 16, the newly reactivated Model Cities Housing Committee advised the Atlanta Housing Authority of three major concerns of area residents, and requested that all NDP activities be stopped until satisfactory solutions could be worked out. The three 1n a jor concerns include: (1) Rehabilitation, (2) Disposition of project l a nd, and (3) Relocation. Inas much as the Neighborhood Development Pro g ram (NDP), w hich is urban renew a l on an annual basis, was designed to respond to the needs of area resid ents, to assist them in the physic a l improvement of their neighborhoods, th e Atlanta Housing A uthority readily agr e ed to stop all NDP activities in the Model Cities Area in orde r to explore new alternatives in the direction the progr a m should take. The Model Cities Housing Committee expressed serious concerns of property owners unable to bring their properties up to the required Project Rehabilitation Standa rds, a requirement to be eligible for Federal Financial assistance. The 1968 Housing Act imposed income limita tions on families eligible for 3% direct rehabilitation loans. The Atl ant a Housing Authority has agree d to review the Project Rehabilitation Standards and the Federal regulations governing rehabilitation procedures with a resident committee in order to arrive at a solution. The Model Cities Housing Committee requested that the Atlanta Housing Authority withdraw its invitation for the sale and development of Parcel C-4 in Peoplestow n, and to prepare documents requiring the redeveloper to come from the Model Cities area. Attorneys representing the Atlanta Housing Authority and the Model Cities Mass Convention are in the process of preparing bid documents restricting the sale of urban renewal land in the Model Cities area to area residents or organizations. The third concern expressed by the Model Cities Housing Committee was the complete rejection of the type of relocation housing units proposed by the Authority. These units, designed by an architect to provide maximum liveability within the cost limitations and Federal guidelines, contained three bedrooms (two bedrooms �Page Four 8 feet by 8 feet, one bedroom 10 feet by 12 feet). The Housing Committee indicated that_r esidents would reject mobile h01n es , and would insist on pre-fabricated modular units. Mr. Openshaw indicated that the Housing Act of 1949 as amended prohibits the use of urban renewal funds for the construction of structures , that HUD guidelines specifically limit relocation housing units to mobile homes built on a chassis, without permanent foundation, easily relocateable. Nonetheless the Housing Authority has agreed to explore with a residents I com.mittee alternative solutions related to temporary relocateable housing in the Model Cities Area. Mr. Openshaw stated that a Polrcy Committee, a Relocation Committee and a Rehabilitation Comm ittee, composed of representatives of the Model Cities Agency, the Atlanta Hou s ing Authority and the Mass Conve ntion, Inc., have been appointed to seek solutions to the proble ms concerning rehabilita tion, sale of l and, and relocation in the Model Cities area, and to permit th e Atlanta Hou sing Authority to resume the 1969 NDP activities voluntarily halted on October 17. Mr. Op enshaw indicated that the two major problems confronting the Atlanta Housing Authority, the implementing age ncy for carrying out the 19 69 NDP plans for the Mode l Cities area, plans pr e p a red by the Model Cities s taff with complete resident inv ol vement, a re: 1. Conflict b etween the expressed desires of the residents and limita tions of Federal r egula tions . 2. The NDP plan for 196 9 a nd als o 1970 we r e ap proved by n e i g hbo rho:::Jd residents as well as the Mode l Citie s Executive Boa rd without b enefit of the rec e ntly activated Model Cities Hou sing Committe e I s stated objectives. For exampl e, the 19 6 9 NDP plan for the Model Citie s area designa ted four sites for p e rmanent hou s ing r e quiring the reloc ation of 278 families, 77 individua l s , a nd 10 bu sine ss concerns , a ll to be relo cat e d b e for e r e d eve lopm e nt c ould t a k e p l ace on th e s p ec ifi c s i t es involve d. To r e quir e mid-way throu g h th e cal e ndar y e ar t h a t a c quisition of land and reloc a tion of famili e s be dis co ntinu e d until suitable r e lo catabl e housing is provide within the area is to introduce a valid concept, but one that will prevent the Author ity from compl etin g the NDP p l a n within the cal enda r y ear 1969. The 1970 NDP plans, prepared by four planning consultants with involve ment of r e sident s of the six Mode l Citi e s neighborhoods, requir e the re l o cation of 6 0 9 families during the cal e nda r y ear 1970, with no vacant l and included in the ac quisiti o n program, nor funds for relocation hou s ing. While the Housing Authority will make avail abl e f or occupa ncy during 197 0 ove r 2, 65 0 dwe lling unit s for f a milies of low and mode rate incom e , th e se units a r e not l ocate d within t h e Mode l Citi es a r ea , h e n ce th e Hou s ing A uthor i ty i s once a g a in place d i n a n impo ss ible p o s ition o f trying t o car ry out pla n s a p pro v e d by th e n e i g hborh oods in conforma nc e with objectives recently e x pressed of the Model Cities Hous i ng Committee . �Page Five Mr. Op enshaw indicated that the City's NDP application for 1970 is already 30' days overdue and that the application cannot be submitted to HUD until the situation in Model Cities is resolved. Mr. Openshaw stated that the stopping of a ll NDP activities in the Model Cities area becomes all the more acute when we consider the fact that unencumbered funds for calendar year 1969 must be returned to Washington for redistributed in the national program, and that Atlanta has been advised that Federal funds for the 1970 NDP have been reduced to approximate ly 45 . 9% .of the amount allocated for 1969. Mr . Jones aske d if any substantial delay in the relocation and acquisition of sites in the Model Cities area wouldn 1 t seriously jeopardize the C ity ' s 11 Breakthrough 11 application for which sites in the Model Cities area had been offered as priority prototype housing sites, to be cleared by January 1970? Mr. Openshaw 1 s reply was that this is true. Mr. Op enshaw closed his comments with an optomistic note that he hoped the difficulty with the Model Cities Housing Committee would be resolved over the weekend and that activity in the Model Cities area could resume. Mr. Johnnie Johnson was then g iven an opportunity to comment again for Representative John Hood in rebuttal of any of Mr. Op enshaw 1 s remarks. Mr. Johnson explained that he thought the situation had arisen through l a ck of timely communication between· all elements involved and expressed hopes of a comprise solution soon. Bec ause of the time element involved, a more lengthy discussion was precluded. Mr . Padgett then asked both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Op enshaw what the CACUR could do now to assist in resolving the matter? Both seemed to think that for the time being it would be be st to await further developments. Col. Jones then presented Vice Chairman Padgett with the Financia l Statement for the period September 30 to Octob er 30, 1969, which was read to the Committee. Col. Jones then read a Resolution expressing sympathy and condolences to the family and business associates (Atlanta Life Insurance Company) of the late CACUR member, E. M. Martin. The Resolution was unaminously adopted and will be sent to the family and business associates of the late E. M. Martin. The meeting wad adjourned at 3:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, /-?143.215.248.55t~~ Malcolm D. Jo./les E x ecuti ve Dir ec tor �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL Atlanta Room Citizens and Southern National Bank Tuesday , September 30, 1969 The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, who presided over the meeting during absence of Chairman Noah L an·gdale who had a conflicting engagement. Those attending the meeting frorn the Executive Com.mittee were : Messrs. Edgar Schukraft; W. L. Calloway; Charles Mathias ; Bob Bivens; Jack C arrollton (r epresent ing Mr. E. A. Yates); Mrs. Doris Lockenn a n; and Mrs. Leonard Haas. Com1nittee members in attendance were: Messrs. William Toms; Fred Burns; and Curtis Driskell; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: Mr. Lester Persells; Mr. Howa rd Ope nshaw; Mr. Robert Barnett (P ro ject Director - Vine City NDP area ); Mr. Curtis Parrish (Proj ect Director - Edg ew ood NDP area ); Mr. Thomas Eskew; Mr. Douglas Wendell; Mr. Wilson McClure (Project Director - West End); for the Southwest Atlanta Association, Inc: Mr. Jam es W. DuPuy ; for EOA: Mr. W. L. Horshen; for the Planning D e partment of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Coll ier B. Gladin; Mrs. Sally Pickett; and Mr. John M a tthews. Others: Mr. A. L. Watson Sa1nmye Coan School Director; Mr. Norman M. R a tes - Spelman College; Re v. W. L. Houston - Project Area Committee,- Vine City; and Mr. Walter Dancy - Urban Corps intern with the CACUR Office. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the m.eeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Vice-Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming those pr ese nt. He then stated that the first item on the Agenda wou ld be put off until Cha irm a n Langdale arrived. The second item on the Agenda was the presentation of th e Vine City NDP plan. Mr . Padgett then introduced Mr. Howard Op e nshaw , Director of Urb an Redevelopment of the Atlanta Housing Authority. lv1r. Openshaw then introduced lvlr. Robert Barnett, Project Director of Vine City, to present the NDP plan. Mr. Barnett first explained the georgraphical location of Vine City. The boundaries being: Northside Drive on the East, Simpson Road on the North, Griffin Street on the West and Hunter Street on the South. He also stated tha t there are approximately 154 acres, with 900 families and 3, 500 individuals located in the Vine City area . Mr . Barnett stated that the fir st things that were done in Vine City was to form a local committeee known as the PAC or Project Area Committe to represent �Page Two the interests of the citiz e ns of the Vine City Com munity. He sta ted tha t the PAC holds meeting at least once a w e e k (usua lly e ve ry Monda y night), and that a surv ey was :nade to colle ct f a cts on Vine City, such as popula tion, fa mily si z e, amount of income, hea ds of household, etc. The surve y showed that the average income for the Vine City area s is $161. 00 a month, and that 76% of the property in the area has absentee landlords and 24% is o w ner occupied, The survey also showed that the residents of the Vine City ar e a w anted more shopping, transporta tion and community facilities. Mr. Barnett furth e r stated that the t a rget area for the 1970 NDP plan has already been designa ted. The t a rgef a rea, which w a s show n by a 1nap presentation, has 122 structures (162 families), with 92 of these structures as major d e terioration, 9 as a minor deterior a ti o n and only 1 s tandard struct ur e . By m a p pr e senta tion, Mr. B a rnett s howe d the l a y out for the 1970 NDP pla n, with a 2 4 ac r e p a rk, comm e rci a l a r ea, g a rde n typ e a p ar tinen t s, town houses and single family resid e nces. Vice-Cha irma n Padgett tha nked Mr . B a rnett for his very inform a tiv e presentation on the N e i g hborhood D e velopm ent Pr og r a m for Vine City in 1970 . Mr . Ope n s h aw the n introduced Mr. Curti s P a rri s h, Proj ec t Dir e c t or of the Edgew ood area, In turn, Mr. P a rrish introdu ce d Mr. Harry Adley a nd Mr. Albe rt T w igg s of A dl e y Associa tes to pr e s e nt the Edgewood N DP plan fo r 1970. Mr. Adley and Mr . T w i gg s pr ese nte d a s lide presenta tion of the goo d and bad a r ea s o f the E dgew ood proj ec t. Mr. Adle y s tr esse d tha t th e a r ea o f Edgewood should be r ehabilitated, not torn down . Four sections o f the Ed gewoo d area have t e ntativ ely b ee n selecte d for activity to s t a rt in 1970. S ammye C oan S c hool i s a g ood exampl e o f the t ype of e n v i ronm ent Edgewood i s wor king for i n it s effo rt to d e v e lop a b e tter Com munity. Mr . Adle y ag r eed t o pr o v ide the E xecutive Dir ect o r with a s umma ry sheet o n t he E d gewood pr o j ect s t a t is t ics . M r . Padgett thanke d M r. A dle y a nd lvfr. T w i ggs fo r a very fi ne presentation of Edg ewood. Becau se of the time e lement involved, a fift e e n m inute pr esenta tion was give n on e ach NDP pla n and a g ive minute ques t i o n a nd answe r period. T h e r e was m u c h d iscu ssio n on t he s ubj ect a n d value o f reh abilitation and the accusation that r e h a bilitation does not last, bec a us e the indiv iduals do not keep up th e i r home s o r property . V iee -Chairman Pad ge t t the n s t a t e d t hat t here was not enough t i me for a detailed discuss i on on the merits of r ehabi litatio n and suggested that the subject of rehabilitation be put on the Agenda for the next meeting. �Page Three Mr. Padg ett called on Mr. Op enshaw to present the overall Neighborhood Development Progr am for 1970 (copy attached, Encl. 1). Attention of CACUR •• -members was particularly called to the enclosed copy of recent letter from the Regiona l Office of HUD stating that HUD funding to the Region III area is only $24,000, 000; and that this is only 45. 9% of the amount allocated for the first year's activity for the six NDP programs now under way in Region III. In response to question from the Executive Director, CACUR, as to proposed activity in the portion of the Bedford-Pine NDP area south of Forrest Avenue. (This is where the bulk of the most dilapidated housing is located. ) Mr. Openshaw stated that no activity is planned in that area for 1969- 70 except acquisition of a few scattered dilapidated structures, requested by the Mayor. Mr. Padg ett then called on Mr. Openshaw to respond to comments on the West End Urb a n Renewal Project previously submitted by the Executive Committee. Mr. Openshaw read a letter addressed to the Executive Director, explaining the delays in many of the Urb an Renewal projects, including West End (Encl. 2). After considerable discussion pertaining to certain aspects of the West End project, the 1neeting was adjourned at 3:30 P. M. Financial state preparec!- by the Executive Director, was not presented during the meeting, but was subsequently turned over to the Vice-Chai rman. In view of impending City elections, Item 1 on the Agenda, 11 E xp l anation of Propos ed Reorganization of CACUR 11 , was omitted until a later date. Respectfully submitted, //;JE·/ ~~,: ~ r:::Al143.215.248.55 Malcohn D . !9nes Executive Dir ector me Encls: 1. Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 2. Letter dated September 30, 1969 �CITIZENS ADVISORY COHHITTEE FOR URBAJ.J RENEWAL SEPTEHBER JO, 1969 Item: Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 Mr. Howard Ope:1sha1J, Dir e ctor of Re developrr.ent for the Atlanta Housing Authority, outlined Atlanta 1 s Ne i gi1borhood Development Pro gram for 1970, contains ei ght n ei ghbor hoods: Bedford-Pine GA. Tech II Model Ci ti e s EdgeHood Vine . City Li ghtni ng Plu nket tm-m -~ GA. Sta t e The Progr a m -~New Areas Maps and stat i stic al s u:.1rr.ary indic ating the proposed ac t i on progra m j_n ind i vidual areas was di s cussed . I n s um:-:iary , t i1e 1970 i'.JDP Pro gram proposes the a cqu i si tion of 922 parc el s of l and; r elocation of 1392 fa mili es a nd indi vidual s , demoli t ion of 922 struc tu r es , rehabilitati on of 830 structu res and dis posi tion of ll6 acres of land. As a housing resource for families di spl a ce d in t he 1970 pr ogr am, the Hous ing Authodty Hill compl e t e and have re a.Jy f or occu pancy 20 33 publ i c hous inl units and 650 dwelling units for f amilie s of low and moderate inc ome . The gross proj e ct cos t of the 1970' NDP pr ogram is 27,4 milli on doll ars . The federal capi tal grant requested is 20.7 milli on, the loc al shar e i s 8.5 milli on, 7.3 million i nclud es n on-cas h grants-in-a id to b e provid ed by t he City and 1.2 million in cash to be pr ov id ed by the Board of Regents . Foll rn-J ing HUD approval of addition s ection 112 credits of 1.1 million dollars, the ca s h required by the Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880. On September 23, 1969, the Department of Housing and Urban Devel opment a dvised t he Atlanta Hou s i ng Authority t hat $21.i, OOO,OOO has b een es tabli she d as t he amount availabl e for t he 1970 acti vity of t he si x Nei ghb or hoo d Development Pro grams n01-1 underway in Region III. Thi s repres ents 45-9% of t he f ederal capital gra nt funds available in t he Region for 1969. The Regional officr:- of HUD will allocate t he avail able fun ds for 1 970 N]:) P a ctivi ties on the bas is of ea ch City 's needs, its r e c ord of pe rfor mance, and its abil ity to postpone s ome acti vitie s until a s ubs equent y ea r. �.~ 143.215.248.55::t ~ DEPA R TME N T OF HOU S I NG AND U RBA N DEVELOPMENT . -· .... PEACHTREE SEVENTH [W IL D I NG, AT L ANTA , GEO RG IA 30323 Room 6!~5 . I' i, I. REGION Ill Septembe r 23, 1969 IN REPLY REFER TO : JRF '1 Mr. Lester H. Persells Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta 824 Hurt Buildj_ng Atlanta , Georgia 30303 Dear Mr . Per sells: Subjec t: A-2 Proj e ct No . Ga . Neighborhood Developme nt Program Second Year Activities We have been advis e d by Assistant Se creta ry Law rence M. Cox that $24,000,000 has b ee n established as the a:nount availabl e for the se cond year's a cti vity of the six Ne i ghborhood Deve lopment Programs now u nder way in Re gion III . Thi s ai::ount of capi tal grant funds eg_uals 45 .9% of the amount allocate d for the first year ' s activity for the srx progr ams . The Regional Office has the r esponsibili ty f'o:r dividing the amount of $21+,000 , 000 among the six programs . We i ntend to use othe r criteria than me r ely multiplying l a st year ' s alloca tions by 45 .9%; each ci ty 1 s needs , i ts record of perfor;;1ance , and its ab il ity to stretch some activities into a subs equent year will be considered . We provide you this informati on as a basis for your prepa r ati on of the Nei ghborhood Development Progr am Application for 1970. Sincerel y yours, '--,,cr,'])<.c~Jt. ,__/}/_~-e-f..L------ }.cti1",'.3 - cc: Mr. Howard Openshaw John Edmunds Assi,s tant Reg iona l Ad.'!1inis trator for Renewa l Assistance �NEIGJU30111IOOD DEllJ:J,On -;F?·lT Pl10Gll1'.H PRO.POSED AC'l'IVITii:S - 1970 NDP Arca Activity 1969 1970 Bedford-Pinc Acq ui 5i ti en-Pare els Relo cation-Fam ./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabil j_tation-Structures Dispositi on-Ac~es 154 4lil 17/.i 130 247 130 127.9 141 14.1 ,. Georgia Tech II Model Ci ties EdgeHood .• , Vine ·city Georgi a State Lightni ng Plunkett own NDP TOTALS Acquisition Roloc ation-Fam . /Ind. De mol i tion-St~uctures Rehabilitation Dispositi on-Acres 40 26 9 21 93 59 93 0 0 11.7 8.2 Acquisiti on Relocati on-Fam . /Ind. Dem olition-Structures Rehabii i t ation Dispositi on- Acres 398 431 278 431 65.8 ·483 &J9 483 588 66,4 Acquisiti on Reloc ati on-Fam ./Ind. De~oliti on-Stru ctur es Rehabilitation Disposi t ion- Acres Planning 37 42 37 101 6.o Only Acquisition . Rel ocation- F2.m. /Ind . Demoliti~n-Structur es Rehabilitati on Disposition-Acres Acquisition . Relocation-Fa ~./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabilitation Di sposition-Acres Acq~i sition Reloc ation-Fam ./Ind. Demoliti on- Structures Rehabilitation Di sposition-Acres Acquisition Relocation-Fam./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabilitation Dispos ition-Acres Acquisition Relocation Demoliti on Rehabilitation Disposition 122 366 Planni ng 122 0 12.1 Only 8 0 8 No 69 Program 0 1.7 25 34 I 25 No 69 Program 0 3,2 24 35 0 5. 2 I 24 No 69 Program 922 1392 578 881 473 922 471 205. 4 -i 830 1.16.9 ·, �j! I i iI ' . I NDP-1 970 FDJ/\l'TCI NG i 1· -·1 GROSS PROGRAM COST 'I 1 $ 27.,411,427 ii !: ESTIHATED LAND PROCEEDS 1,661,087 NET PROGRAM COST 25, 750., Jl.iO LOCAL SH.ARE 8,583,447 Non-cash grants-in-aid 7., J01.,l.r27 Cash r equired (Board of Regents) 1,282,020 FEDERAL S}UffiE Progr am Capital Grant 17, 166., 894 Reloc ati on Grant 2,149,402 Rehabilitation Grant 1.,469, 700 Total Federal Capital Grant -~ Follo1-d.ng HUD approval of addi ti o!l.al Section 11 2 ere di ts of · $1,116,140, cash required (Board of Regents) reu'uced to$ 165 ,880. �.- . 0 - • EDWI N L. STERNE L ESTER H . PERSELLS CHAIR MAN [XECU TI VE D I REC T OR At..::, SE CRETARY C ARL TON GARR ET T GEORGES . CRAFT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE V I CE C HA I RMAN G I LBERT H . BOG GS D I RECTOR OF HOUSING HOWARO OPENS HAW J. B . SLAYTON DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOP1,,,1EN l FRANK G. ETHERIDGE GEORGE R . SAN OER TECt-tNICAL DIRECTOR JA C K F. GLEN N 824 HURT BUILDING A T L A N TA, GEORG I A 30303 JA CKSON 3 - 6074 Sept embBr 30 , 1969 Mr . Mal colm D. Jones Ex.e cutive Dire ctor Citi zens Adv is ory Commit t ee for Urban Renewal City Hall Atlant a , Ge orgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jones: Mr. Parsells has asked me to repl y to y our l etter of Augu st 18 , 1969 r el at i ve to t h e Executive Committee's c oncern over several fe a tures of At lanta's Urban Renewal Program . First, let me say that we share t he Committee's c oncern over the length of t ime required to close out earlier pro j e c ts. However, t o imply tha t the length of time t aken t o cl ose out proj ects is due t o an apparent l a ck of aggres siveness on the part of the Authority is ludicrous . The original five urban renewal pr o je c ts have been amended f orty-two times, requi ring an additional eight million dollars from the Federal government, and resulti ng in a s t adium , expansi on of Georgia State Colle ge, additional land for s chools, parks, and neighborhood faciliti e s, acquisition of commercial properties on Ge orgia Avenue, and numerous other improvements. The average length of time inv olved in securing Fede ral approval of an amendment has been twelve months, with several requiring thirty months. A se con d ma jor fa c t or delay ing proj ect close- outs is the funding and cons t ruction of non-cash grants-in-aid. The Butler Street Project, for example, c ould not be closed ou t earlier because the proposed school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with construction starting in August, 1969. Even after renewal land has been sold , many developers have experienced delays caused by the tight money market, high interest rates and soaring costs. Nonetheless, projects are not closed out without spe cial effort. Re cently I established a spacial task force to identify and expedite all remaining activities to be completed in the original projects. Two of these projects - Butler Street and Georgia State - have been completed this year and are waiting fin al HUD audit. I want to assure the Committee that the Authority recognizes its respon sibility to proceed as rapidly as possible to complete the e arly proj e cts. Et? c/ Z �- 2I share the Commi ttee ' s c once r n over its seemi ngly perfunctory r ole of l ate. If it is to perform its fun c tion a s outline d in the Al de rman:i. c r e solu ti on creating the Committee, ie., a dv ise the May or a n d Boa r d of Aldermen and o t h er publi c bodi e s con cerne d with Urba n Renewal i n the -City, t h en i t seems t o me that it must c ontinue to review pr opose d Ur ban Renewal a ctiviti e s f or mul a ted by the vari ous proj e c t area commi t tees with an ove rview of t h e to tal needs of the Ci ty. The Com.mittee's vi ews on pend i n g redev e l opment a c t ions s hould b e express e d t o the Alde rman i c Pl anning a nd Re development Committee, as did Bob Summerville ~ fo rme r Commit tee Chairman. The Author ity wi l l co operate i n any way p os s i ble in -ass i st i ng t he Committee in c arrying out i t s functi on of pr ov iding guidan ce and direc ti on to the City in the a dministrati on of its Urb an Renewal program . The comments pe r ta i ning to the Wes t End Urban Renewa l Pr oj ect are ob vious l y pe r sonal ex pr e ss ions of fru stration s s hared by the Authority . The West End Ur ban Renewal Pr o ject is n ow in its thi r d year of e xecution and to date the Au t ho rity h a s a cqui re d 516 p ar ce ls of land (87% ) 9 reloc a te d l~57 f amil ies and 77 businesse s (97%) , demol ish ed 354 stru c ture s ( 74%) , s ol d or put unde r agre ement f or s a l e .54 ac res of l and ( 55%) r- and _ comple t ed rehabilitation of 504 s truc t ure s (22% ) , I n a ddi t ion , the Authority h a s a cquired an d conveyed t o the City 8 .7 a c res of land f or park devel opmen t, and the 1 .1 mi l li on d ollar Dean Rusk Elementar y School h as be en compl e te d . The redevelope r for the 15 a c re e n cl osed mall s h opping center is p re s ently securing l eases , wi t h cons t r uc tion s cheduled in 197 0 . In spite of t h e progre s s ma de to d a te, t here a r e t hre e s pe c ifi c areas in Wes t End where pr ogre s s h a s been de l aye d. The firs t i s the seven a cr e t ra ct adj a ce n t to the Park Stree t Methodist Church. This area involves a l and us e change and is i n clude d in an amendment submi t ted to HUD on June 17, 1 9 69. On Se ptemb er 23, HUD approve d an Authori t y reque st to pr oce ed wi t h a pu blic h ear ing and loca l adopt ion of the plan amendment pursu ant t o offe ring the l and fo r sale f or residential re-us e . The publi c h earing h a s be en schedul e d for Octobe r 17 before t he Pl anning and Deve lopment Committee. A s econd area involves some t we n ty- f our a cre s of l and in t he vi cinity of Lee a nd Ogl ethor pe, pre sently des i gn a t e d for offi ce warehouse and genera l office use. The We st End Advis ory Commit te e h a d previ ously agreed that t hi s are a n e eded fu r ther study i n l ight of the proposed loca tion of r a pid trans it in the area. The third area inv olves the motel and re s ident ial u s es on Oak Stree t, between Ashby a nd Peeples Streets. The three ac re motel site was on the market fo r 18 months and no propo s al s we re rece i ve d. Five redevelopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling unit s on parcel 1 9, bu t the West End Adv isory Committee recommende d rejection of a l l p roposals, re - study of the s i te in conjunction with the motel tra c t, and re- offer fo r s a l e. The sta tus of the Wes t End pl an will be di s cussed with the Wes t End Adv isory Committ e e on October lo The Aut hority recognizes the · u rgen cy of proceeding as rapidly as possible in each of the e ight conven ti onal ur b an renewal areas and five neighborhood development program are as in t h e Ci ty . I want to assure the Committee that Mr . Parsells and I have committed ourselves to this task while making the prograD1 responsive to human needs. �-3We pledge our continued cooperation to CACUR and others devoted to making Atlanta the great city it is de s tined to become . Very truly yours, ~~ Howard Openshaw Director of Redevelopment HO:pc cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Rodne y M. Cook Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Mr. A.B. Padgett Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. . �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL Atlanta Room Citizens and Southern National Bank Tuesday, September 30, 1969 CORRECT ION First sentence of published minutes of above indicated meeting is corrected to read as follows: "The full Committee- quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, by prior arrangement of the Chairman who had a previous engagement which conflicted with the first part of the meeting; Chairman Langdale arrived later and was present during the larger part of the meeting, but requested Mr. Padgett to continue to p·reside." ~~c--e~ ,-J!L~ Malcolm D. ~~ Exe cu ti ve Director MDJ/mc �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL Atlanta Room Citiz e ns and Southern National Bank Tuesday, September 30, 1969 The full Committee quarterly meeting of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Vice-Chairman A. B. Padgett, w ho presided over t ~.1.e meeting during absence of Chairman Noah Langdale who had a conflicting engagement. Those attending the meeting from the Execqti ve Committee were: Messrs. Edga r Schukraft; W. L. Calloway; Charles Mathias; Bob Bivens; Jack Carrollton (representing Mr. E. A. Yates); Mrs. Doris Lockerman; and Mrs. Leonard Haas. Committee members in attendance were: Messrs . William Toms; Fred Burns; a nd C u rtis Driskell; for the Atlanta Housing Authority: 1:v1r. Lester Persells ; Mr . Howa rd Openshaw ; Mr. Robert Barnett (Proje c t Director - Vine City NDP area ); .\-i r. Curtis Parrish (Project Director - Edgewood NDP area); Mr. Thomas Es kew; Mr. Douglas Wendell; Mr. Wilson McClure (Project Director - West End}; for the Southwest Atlanta Association, Inc: Mr. James W. DuPuy; for EOA: Mr. W. L. Horshen; for the Pla nning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collie r B. Gladin; Mrs. Sally Pickett; and Mr. John Matthews. Others : Mr. A. L. Watson Sammye Coan School Director; Mr. Norman M. Rates - Spelma n College;. Rev. W. L. Houston - Project Area Committee,- Vine City; and Mr. Walter Dancy - Urban Corps Intern with the CACUR Ofnce . Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Do cuments for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Vice-Chairman Padgett opened the meeting by welcoming those present. He then stated that the first item on the Agenda would be put off until Chairman Langdale arrived. The second item on the Agenda was the presentation o f the Vine City NDP plan. Mr. Padgett then introduced Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Urban Redevelopment of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Mr. Openshaw then introduced Mr. Robert Barnett, Project Dir ector of Vine City, to present the NDP plan. Mr. Barnett first explained the georgraphical lo cation of Vine C ity. The boundaries being: Northside Drive on the East, Simpson Road on the Nor th, Griffin Street on the West and Hunter Street on the South. He also stated t hat there are approximately 154 acres, with 900 families and 3, 500 individuals locat ed in the Vine City area. Mr . Barnett stated that the fir st thing s that were done in Vine C ity was to form a local committeee known as the PAC or Proj e ct Area Committe to represent �Page Two the fnterests of the citizens of the Vine City Community. He stated that the PAC holds meeting at least once a week (usually every Monday night), and that a survey was made to collect facts on Vine City; such as population, family s i ze , amount of income, heads of household, etc. The survey showed that the average income for the Vine City areas is $161. 00 a month, and that 76% of the property in the area has ab~entee landlords and 24% is owner occupied. The survey also showed _that the residents of the Vine City area wanted more shopping, transportation and community facilities. Mr . Barnett further stated that the target area for the 1970 NDP plan has already been designated. The target area, which was shown by a map presentation, has 122 structures (162 families), with 92 of these structures as major deterior ation, 9 as a minor deterior ation and only 1 standard structure. By map presentation, Mr. Barnett showed th e lay out for the 1970 NDP plan, with a 24 acre p ark, commercial area , garden type a p artments , town houses and single family residences. Vice-Chairman Padgett thanked Mr . Barnett for his very informative presentation on the Neighborhood D eve lopm ent Program for Vine City in 1970. Mr. Op enshaw then introduced Mr. Curtis Parrish, Project Director of the Edgewood area. In turn, Mr. Parrish introduced Mr. Harry Adley and Mr. Albert Twiggs of Adley Associates to pre sent the Edgewood NDP plan for 1970. Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs pres e nte d a slid e presentation of the g ood and bad areas of the Edgewood project. Mr . Adley str esse d that the area of Edgewood should be rehabilitated, not torn down. Four sections of the Edg ewood area have tentatively been selected for activity to start in 1970. Sammye Coan School is a good example of the type of environment Edgewood is working for in its effort to develop a better Community. Mr. Adley agreed to provide the Executive Director with a summary sheet on the Edgewood project statistics. Mr. Padgett thanked Mr. Adley and Mr. Twiggs for a very fine presentation of Edgewood. Becaus e of the time element involved, a fifteen minute presentation was given on each NDP plan and a give minute question and answer period. There was much discus sion on th e subj ect and value of rehabilitation and the accusation that rehabilitation does not l ast, because the individuals do not keep up their homes or property. Vhie-Chairman Padgett the n stated that there was not enough time for a detailed discussion on the merits of reha bilitation and suggested that the subject of rehabilitation be put on the Agenda for the n ext meeting. �Page Three Mr. Padgett called on Mr. Openshaw to p resent the overall Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 (copy attached, E nc l. 1). Attention of CACUR members was particularly called to the enclosed copy of recent letter from the Regional Office of HUD stating that HUD funding t o the Region III area is only $24,000, 000; and that this is only 45. 9% of the am unt allocated for the first year's activity for the six NDP programs now under way in Region III. In response to question from the Executiv e Director, CACUR, as to proposed activity in the portion of the Bedford-Pin e NDP area south of Forrest Avenue. {This is where the bulk of the most dilapic.ated housing is located. ) Mr. Openshaw stated that no activity is planned i n that area for 1969- 70 except acquisition of a few scattered dilapidated structur e s, requested by the Mayor. Mr. P a dgett then called on Mr. Opensha w to respond to comments on the West End Urban Renewal Project .previously s u bmitted by the Executive Committee .. Mr. Openshaw read a letter addressed t o the Executive Director, explaining the delays in many of the Urban Renewal proje cts, including West End (Encl. 2). After considerable_discussion pertaining to certa in aspects of the West End project, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P~ M. Financial state prepared by the Executiv e Director, was not presented during the meeting, but was subsequently turned o ver to the Vice-Chairman. In view of impe nding City elections , Item 1 on the Age nda , "Explana tion of Proposed Reorganization of CACUR", was om i ted until a later date. Resp e c tfully submitted, ~ / /;Jd-.-:d~ '"-,. _,~ ' ~ Malc olm D. J n e s Executive Dfrector me E n.els : 1. · N e ighborhood D e v e lopme nt Program f or 1970 2 . Letter dated September 30, 1969 �.. CITIZENS ADVISORY COHHITTEE FOR URBAN RENEi.'1AL SEPTEMBER JO, 1969 Item: Neighborhood Development Program for 1970 Mr. Howard OpenshaiJ, Director of Redeveloprr.ent f or the Atlanta Housing Authority, outlined Atlanta ' s Nei gnborhood Development Program for 1970. The Program contains eight neighborhoods: Bedford-Pine GA. Tech II Mod el Ci ties Ed gewood V:ine City Li ghtning Plunkettmm -~ _GA. State -~New Areas 11aps arid statistical su:.1!"r.ary indicating the proposed action pro gram in individual areas was di s cussed . In summary, the 1970 iIDP Progr a m proposes the acqui s ition of 922 parcel s of land: relocation of 1392 f a mili es and :individu al s , demolition of 922 structures, reh~bilitation of 8JO structures and dispos ition of ll6 a cres of land. · As a hou sing resource for famili es di splaced in the 1970 program, the Housing Authorj_ ty Hill comple t e and have rea,:J}- f or occupancy 20J J public housin 5 uni ts and 650 ci'delling u.nits for families of 101-1 and moderat e income . The gross project cost of the 1970 NDP program is 27,4 million dollars. The federal capital grant reques t ed is 20.7 million, the local share is 8.5 million, 7.3 million includes non-cash grants - in-aid to be provided by the City and 1.2 million in ca2h t o be provided by the Board of Regents . Follrn-Jing HUD approval of addition section 112 credits of 1.1 million dolla r s , the cash require d by the Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880. On September 23, 1969, the Depart ment of Housing and Urban Development advised the Atlanta Housing Authority that $21.i,OOO,OOO has been es tablishe d as the amount available .for the 1970 acti vity of the si x Nei ghborhood Devel opment Pro grams now underway in Region III. This r epres ents 45. 9% of the f ederal ca pital grant f unds available in t he Region for 1969. The Region:11 office cif HUD will allocate the avai l able funds for 1970 N1JP a ctivities on the basis of each City's needs , its record of perform:1nc o, and its ability to postpone s ome activities until a s ubsequ ?nt y ear. �::.143.215.248.55t·/~ DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT . -· ..,_ PEACHTREE SEVENTH OUILDll<G, A TL ANTA, GEORGIA 30323 Room 6l~5 ii ] I REGION Ill September 23, 1969 IN REPLY REFER TO : 3RF Mr. Lester H. Persells Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta 824 Hurt Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Persells: Subject: Project No. Ga . A-2 Neighborhood Development Program Second Year Activities We have b een a dvis ed by Assistant Secretary Law rence M. Cox that $24,000,000 has been established as t!'le amount availe.ble for the second year 1 s activity of the six Neighborhood Developme nt Programs now under way in Re gion III. This a1wunt of capital grant funds equals l~5.9% of the amount .allocated for the first year's activity for the s~x programs . The Regional Office has the responsibility for dividing the amount of $24,ooo ,ooo among the six progra1:1s . We intend to use other criteria than merely multiplying last year 's alloca tions by 45.9%; each city's needs, its record of perfor~ance, and its ability to stretch some activities into a subsequent year will be considered. We provide y·ou this information as a basis for your preparation of the Nei ghborhood Development Program Application for 1970. Sincerely yours, /' /2 ( ~ . . __"');,~-- -I _l~_,__ J0. [-., /?-1.,::.,--c.-t.L..------ictin~ ~ John~- Edmunds Assi-stant Regional Ad.'l1inistrator for Renewa l Assistance cc: Mr. Howard Openshaw �I_ NEIGllBORHOOD DE\JELOn-:E: lT PROGfl./1.l·l PHO?OSED AC'l'IVITIZS - 1970 NDP Arca Activit:'[_ 1969 1970 Bedford-Pinc Acquisition-Parcel s Relocation-Farn ./Ind. Demolition-Str uctures Rehabilitation-Structures Disposition-Ac~es 154 410. 171.i 40 127.9 130 247 130 141 14.1 Acquisition Rolocation-Fam ./Ind . Demoliti on-Structures Rehabilitation Disposition-Acre s 26 9 21 93 59 93 0 0 11.7 8.2 Acquisiti on Relocati on- Fam . / Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabi iit?..t ion Disposition-Acres 398 431 278 431 65.8 ·4s3 Acquisiti on Relocati on- Fam ./Ind . De~oliti on- Structures Rehabilitation Di sposi tion- Acres Planning 37 42 37 101 Only 6.o Acquisition . Relocati on-Fam./Ind . Demolition-Structures Rehabili t ation Disposition-Acres Planning 122 366 122 Only 12.1 ,. Georgia Tech II '. Hodel Ci ties Edgewood .• , Vine City · G0orgia State Lightning Plunket tow!'). NDP TOTALS Acquisiti on Relocati on-Fa~ ./Ind. Demolition-Structures Rehabilitation Di sposition-Acres Acqu_isiti on Reloc ation-Fa~ ./Ind. Demoliti on-Structu res Rehabilitat i on Disposi tion- Acres Acquisition Relocation-Fam./Ind. Demolition-Structur es Rehabilita ti on Disposition-Acres Acqui si tion Relocation Demolition Rehabil i tation Disposition &:)9 483 588 66,4 0 8 0 8 No 69 Program 0 1.7 25 34 I 25 No 69 Program 0 3.2 24 35 I 24 No 69 Program 0 5.2 578 922 881 1392 473 471 205.4 922 1 ~ 830 116.9 �NDP-1 970 FD U~iCING GROSS PROGRAM COST $27, 411,427 i . ESTil1ATED LA.ND PROCEEDS 1,661,087 NET PROGRAM COST 25,750,340 LOCAL SHARE 8,583,447 Non-cash g:c2x1ts-in-aid 7,301,427 Cash required (Boe.rd of Regents) 1,282,020 -~ FEDERAL SKi\RE Program Capital Grant 17, 166,894 Relocation Grant 2,149,402 Rehabilitation Grant 1,469, 700 Total Federal Capital Grant $20, 785, 996 -~ Following HUD approval of addi ti o:1al Section 112 credi ts of $1,116,140, cash required (Board o~ Regents) reduced ~o $165,880. �u, _. O EDWIN L, STERNE L E STER H . P E RSE LL S CHA IRMAN E X ECUTI VE DIRECTOR At-.::> S ECRET A RY CARL TON GA R R ETT GEORGE S. CRAFT D I RE CT OR OF F I NA ~l C E VICE CHAIRMAN GILBERT H - B OGGS D IRE CT OR O F HOU S ING HOW A RD OPEN S HAW J , 8 , SLAYTON DI REC T O R OF R E D E V ELOPM E NT FRANK G. ETHERIDGE GEORGE R. SANDER TECHNI.C A L DIR E C T OR JACK F. GLENN 82 4 HU R T B UIL D I NG ATL A NT A , GEORGIA 30303 JACKSON 3-6074 September 30 , 1969 Mr. Malcolm D. Jones Executive Di r ector Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Mr. Jones: Mr. Parsells has asked me to reply to your letter of· August 18, 1969 relative to the Executive Committee's concern over several features of Atlanta's Ur b a.n Rene wal Program . Fir s t , let me say that we share the Committee 's concern over the leng th of ti me r equ i r ed to close out earlier proj e cts. However, .to imply tha t the leng th of time taken to close out projects is due to an apparent l a ck of aggressivene ss on the part of the Authority is ludicrous . The original fi v e urban r enewal projects have been a.mended fort y -two times , requi ri ng an additional eight million dollars from the Fe deral g ove rnment, and resulting in a stadium, expansion of Georgia State Colle g e , additional land for schools, parks, and neighborhood facilities, acqui s ition of commerci al properties on Georgia Avenue, and numerous other i mpr ovements. The average length of time involved in securing Federal appr oval of an amendment has been twelve months, with several requiring thirty months. A second major factor delaying project close-outs is the funding and construction of non-cash grants - in - aid. The Butler Street Project, for example, could not be closed out earlier because the proposed school was not funded until the passage of the 1968 bond issue, with constr uction starting in August, 1969. Even after renewal land has been sold, many developers have experienced del ays caused by the tight money ma~ket, high interest rates and s oa ring costs. Nonethel ess, proj e c ts a r e not closed out with out s pec i al ef fo rt . Re cently I e sta blished a s pac ial tas k fo r ce t o iden t ify and expedi t e a ll . remaining a ctivities to be c ompl e ted i n the ori ginal pro jec ts . Two of theae pro j ects - Butler Street and , Ge orgia State - have been completed this year and are waiting final HUD audit. I want to assure the Committee that the Authority r e cogniz e s its responsibility to proceed as rapidly as possible to complete the early projects . EP>c.l 2. �-2I share the Connnittee's concern over its seemingly perfunctory role of late. If it is to perform its fun c t ion as outlined in the Alde rmanic resolution creating the Committe e, ie., advise the Mayor and Bo ard of Aldermen and other public bodies conce r ned with Urban Renewal in the City, then it seems to me tha t .it must continue to review proposed Urban Renewal activities formulated by the various project area committees with an overview of the total needs of the City. The Committee's views on pending redevelopment actions should be expressed to the Alde rmanic Planning and Redevelopment Committee, as did Bob Summerville, former Committee Chairman. The Autho r ity will cooperate in any way poss t ble in assisting the Committee in c arry ing out its function of providing guidance and direction to the City in the administration of its Urban Renewal program. The comments pertaining to the West End Urban Renewal Project are obviously personal expressions of frustrations shared by the Authority. The West End Urban Renewal Project is now in its third year of ex ecution and to date the Autho ri ty h as a cqui r ed 516 p a rcels of l and (87%), relocated 457 familie s and 77 bus inesses (97%) , demolished 354 s t r uctures (74%), sold or put under agre ement for sale 54 acres of land (55%), and · completed rehabilitation of 504 structures (22%). In addition, the · Authority h a s acquired and conveyed to the City 8.7 acres of land for park development, and the 1.1 million dolla r Dean Rusk Elementary School has been completed. The redevelope r for the 15 a cre enclosed mall shopping center is pre s ently securing l eases, with cons truction s cheduled in 1970. In spite of the progress made to d a t e , the re a re three specific areas in West End where progr e ss h a s been del ayed. The fir s t i s the seven acre t r act a dj a cen t to the Pa rk Stree t Me thodis t Church. This area involve s a l and u se change and is i n clude d in an amendment submi tte d to HUD on June 17, 1969. On Se ptember 23, HUD &pproved an Autho r ity request to procee d with a public h earing and loca l adoption of ~he plan amendment pursuant to offering the land for s ale for resident ial re-use. The public hearing h a s be e n s che duled for October 17 befor e the Planning and Development Committee. A second area involves some twenty-f our acre s of l and in the vicinity of Lee and Oglethor pe, presently designated fo r of fice wa r e hous e a nd general office use. The Wes t End Advisory Committee had prev iously agreed tha t this area needed furthe r study in light of the proposed location of rapid transit in the area. The third area involves the motel and residential uses on Oak Street, between As hby and Peeples Streets. The three a cre motel site was on the market for 18 months and no propos als we re received. Five rede velopers submitted proposals for 76 dwelling units on pa rcel 19, but the West End Advis ory Committee recommended rejection of all pr oposal s , r e - study of the site i n conjunction with the motel tra ct, and re- of fe r fo r sale . The sta t u s of the West End plan will be di scu ss ed wi th t he West End Adv isory Committ ee on Octobe r l. The Authority recognizes t he u rgency of p roceeding as rapi dly as possible in e a ch of the e ight conventional ·ur ban renewal areas and five neighborhood development program areas in t h e City. I want to assure the Committee that Mr. Parsells and I have commi tted ourselves to this task while making the program responsive t o human needs. �-3We pledge our con tinued cooperat i on to CACUR and others de v oted to making Atlanta the great city it is destined to become . Very truly yours , ~~ Howard Openshaw Director of Redevelopment HO:pc cc: Mayor Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Rodney M. Cook Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Mr. A.B. Padgett Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr. �-- MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL DIRECTORS ROOM FULTON FEDERAL BUILDING THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1969 The Executive Committee Mee!ing of the CACUR was called to order at 2:00 P. M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Those attending were: Mr. Bob Bivens; Mr. Jack Carrollton, representing Mr. E. A. Yates, Jr.; Mr. Percy Hearle; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft. Committee member in attendance was: Mrs. ·Adah Toombs; and for the Planning Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Collier B. Gladin and Mr. W. F. Kennedy. Invitationa l Notice, Agenda and other rel a ted Documents for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present. The Chairman asked if there were any questions or corrections concerning the Minutes of the July 17th Meeting. As there was none, the Chairman announced approval of the Minutes. The Chairman then read an article {editorial) from the July 21st edition of the Atlanta Journal, which was passed out to the Members of the Executive Committee. {Copy attached, Encl. 1) The Chairman then called on Mr, Bob Bivens to further discuss his sub-committee I s proposals on the following: 1. New Candidates List for Membership and Creation of New Executive Committee. 2. Revision of Purpose and Reorganization of CACUR. 3. Staggered Terms for Membership in CACUR. Chairman Langdale stated that these proposals were not formally adopted or contridicted at the previous meeting. Mr. Bivens stated that another page has been added to the Revision of Purpose and Reorganization Proposal distributed at the previous Exe cutive Committee meeting on July 17. He also stated that the fourth page contained the purpose and redefinition of four Sub-Committees . The Sub-Committees are as follows: �Page Two 1. Public Information Zo Future Projects and Priorities 3. Design Preview and Standards 4. Financial Programmi~g and Timetable Copy attached (Encl. 2 ). Mr. Bivens then moved that this proposal be adopted as amended. Mr. Edgar Schukraft s econded the motion which after considerable discussion and explanation, was unani1nously adopted by the Executive Committee. Mr. Bivens further stated that two more names should be taken off, by request, the New Candidates List for Membership; and that three people have asked to have their names removed from the Executive Committee. These included Mro George Wo Kennedy, for r ea son that he has been elected President of the Greater Atlanta Hou sing Development Corporation. . Mr. Bivens then stated that the na~es on the New Candidates Li st for Membership are in alphabetical order and that the length of proposed appointments are from 1 to 3 years, indicated in sequence on the alphabetical list. After each term is up, each member may again come up for renomination. Mr. A. B. Padgett suggested that names on the Executive Committee that are not on the New Candidates List should be taken off. Therefore, Chairman Langdale asked if there was any objections, there was none, After considerable discussion, lvlr. Bivens suggested that the New Candidates Li st for Membership be adopted and that the Chairman, Executive Director and the Mayor decide on an 8-10 member Executive Committee that is capable of carrying out the various duties of CACUR. Mr, Percy Hearle the n made a motion that this proposal be adopted, Mrs. T oombs seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted. The Chairman then called on Col. Malcolm D. Jones, Col. Jones the n re a d a Resolution e x p res sing symp a thy and condolences to the Widow and Family of the l a t e H e rb e rt D a nie l W a ldr ip, (form er C A CUR neighborhood Committee Chairman) from the CACUR (copy attached to the file copy). �Page Three A motion was made b y Percy Hearle th a t this Resolution be sent to Mrs . Waldrip, Mrs. Toombs seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted . .Af 3:15 P. M. Chairman Langda le turned the meeting over to ViceChairman Padgett bec a use of important Georgia State business. Vice-Chairman Padgett then called on Col. Jones. Col. Jones presented the proposed CACUR Budget to the Executive Committee. The Budget consisted of the remainder of 1969 a nd a tenta ti v e Budget for 1970. Mr. Padgett suggest e d that the July to December Budget be adopted and that the 1970 Budget be acted op later. Mr. Percy Hearle made a motion that the July to December 1969 Budget be adopted, Mr. Edgar Schukraft seconded the motion; and it was unanimously adopted. Col. Jones then presented Vice-Chairman P a dgett witlL the Financial Report, which was accepted. Mr. Padgett then sugge s ted tha t $10, 000 b e transferred from the Checking Account, Trust Company of Georgia, to the Savings Account, Fulton Federal Savings and Loan Association. A motion was made by Mr. Percy Hearle that the money be transferred, · seconded by Mr. Bivens; and it was unanimously adopted by the Executive Committee. The Meeting w as adjourned at 3: 25 P. M. Respectfully submitted, 75.) Le.. c-L. C 0 ., L ~ u),Cl. -, .. Malcolm D. Jo~ Executive Director me Encl s : As stated �•· THE CITIZ~S Advisory Committee for Ur-' ll ' ban Renewal is exploring the possibility .  of achieving a more active role in the dcci[: sion-making process of the city's urban re.. . , newal program. .. I . t' · . ,. (· < This is good. We are also glad to see that CACUR may streamline its organization to help facililate smoother participation in ,. policy formulation. ,1 A large commitee membership acting on · ! . the details of all plans considered by such ~... · groups as the _At1nnta liousing. Authority, Model Cities, and govermi1ent planning de- :5 f ' partments is unwieldy and tends to add con.·L· fusion rather than distill intelligent citizen !: · comment.· · Far ·better is the current proposal for an eight to 12-man executive committee meeting monthly, backed up by a full ·membership meeting held 9ctartcrly. .' The citizens pan61 will then be in a position to make thQ{1ghlful, consl111ctive comment, thus av9fcting the "rubber stamp" stigma resulting from inadequate direction. ~ . , · .· : .. ..i .. : ... ·..: . ,•, .. " .. ') \. I �Pa, 9 e 4 8/ 21/69 AMENDMENT PROPOSAL BASIC COMMITTEES, CITIZENS ADVI SORY COMMI TTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL CHAIRMAN: Dr. Noah Langdale VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr. A. B. Padgett PUBLIC INFORMATION : SUB-COMMITTEE: It shall be the purpose of this Committee to plan and ca rry out a n ongoin g pro gram to keep the public informed of urban renewal activities throughout the City. This Committee sh a ll work closely with the Executive Director in arranging frequent pr e ss releases, communic a tions with the press, brochures, communications with residents of urban renewal areas, tours t of · acti6n areas, and other activities to broaden community understanding of renewal and build support thereof, FUTURE PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES SUB-COMMITTEE: This sub-Committee sh a ll meet fr e qu ently with appropri a te st a ff memb e rs of the City and Atlanta Housing Authority to be cont i nuous ly ap pris e d of plans for f uture proj e cts and contempl a ted priority as si gnments. The sub-Committee will consider thes e future pr oj e cts - with -sp e ci a l at t ention to priorities in light of total community objectives a nd other community needs. Esp e cially will thi s group seek to s er~e as a sounding board to assure that priority a ssignments will achieve· maximum tot a l community improvement. It will make periodic reports to the full Executive Committee and Committee as needed. DESIGN PREVIEW AND STANDARDS SUB-COMMITTEE: This sub-Committee will work closely with t he Housin g Authority a nd City Planning De partment Staffs in previewing· ,l a nd use plans and desi gn plans in an effort to assure finest quality of renewal and r e-development. This sub - committee will h.elp est ablish st andards for excellence in eve r y phase of renewal activity including planne d- unit development, spot p r ojects, r ehab i litation, etc . , Th:i.s sub - Committee shall seek a dv ice of such other gr oups as the Civic Design Commission as ne e ded t o a s su r e the highest poss i bl e st a nd a rds of r e newal and r e- developme nt . This Sub - Commi tt ee shall also work with AHA and City Staff in liaison wi t h Fede r al off ic i a l s t o a ssur e excellen ce i n r enewa l r a t he r than any mediocre st and ar ds . FI NAN CIAL PROGRAMMING AND TIMETABLE SUB- COMMITTEE: This s ub- Committ ee s h all become we ll-in f o rme d on fin a n cial matters re l ative to urb an r enewal and wor k with t he Ho us i n g Authority a nd City in financial programming, no t only t o as s ure contin uation of r e newal activities , but also to assure that l ong-range communi t y ob jectives are bein g accomplished through the entire proces s . Als o , thi s sub - Commit t ee s hall follow- up on active renewal project s to encourage establi s hment of comple t i on and c lose- ou t t i me t ables and shall work with appropriate publ i c of f i cials to ass ure adequate local financing fo r continuation of r e newal programs . I t s h al l make fr eque nt r epo rt s t o the Executive Commi tt ee and full Commi ttee , �MINUTES OF THE CITIZ ENS ADVISORY COMMI TTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF DI RECTORS ROOH TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGI A THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969 The Ex ecutive Committee Mee tin g of the CACUR was called to order promptly at 2: 45 P. Mo b y the Cha irman , Dr. No a h N. La ngd a le, Jr. Those attending were : Mr. Bob Bivet4s; Mrs . Le onard Haas; · Mrs. Grace Hamilton; Mr. George Kennedy; Mr. Charle$ C. Ma thias; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich ; Mr. Ed g ar E . Schuk raft; Mr. Cl ~yt on R. Yates. Committee rnembe,r in attend a nce was: Mr s. Adah Toombs; for the Planning Depart ment of the City of Atla n t a: Mr . W. F. Kennedy; and f o r the Atl a nta Co ns ti t u t ion: Mr. Alex Cof f in. Invit ational Notice , Agend a and other relat ed Documents fo r the meeting a r e attached to the f ile copy o f these minutes. Chairman Langd a le opened the meeting by welcoming those present. The Chairman went to the second item on the agenda because Mr. Bob Bivens was late to the meeting. Second on the program agenda was a presentation by Mr. Frank Sheetz of Sheetz and Bradfield, Ar chitects, on " What is Public Housing?" The present a tion dealt mainly with small towns rather than l arge cities, about the requirements that ar e set up that make a town or city elligible for p u blic housing . The presentat ion als o gave the numbe r of Housi ng Au t ho rities that are loc ate d in the southern part of the United States~ whi ch are: Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi 192 63 19 72 99 78 137 40 The Chairman thanked Mr. Sheetz for his pre~entation to the · Com~i~tee and ask ed him ab out an example of Public Housing he used in his presentation. Mr. Sheetz stated that that particular project was the Bankhead Project. This project has 500 units, including 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms and cost from $16,800 to $18,000 per unit. Mr. Edgar Schukraft congratulated Mr. Sheetz on his presentation and stated that was the best presentation on Public Housing he h a d ever seen and the best understood. The Chairman then asked Mr. Sheetz if Atlanta is behind in Public Housing? �PAGE TWO Mr. Sheetz commented · that this is really a policy matter, but Atlanta is behind in Public Housing because of the many slum areas that have not been cleared away. The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to make his report to the Committee. Mr. Bivens reported that he, Doris Lockerman and Mr. W. L. Calloway had made a list of sug gested candidates for membership of the Citizens Advis ory Committee for Urb a n Renewal. He further stated that this list is not to be int erpreted as final or complete, but rather as a work list to include both additions and deletions. Mr. Bivens made a recommendation that the Chairma n review the entire list of Committee a ppointees in light of n e wly defined Committee purposes and functions and a ppo i nt an 8- 12 member Executive Committee for assisting him in carrying out the mi ssion of the Committee. Mr. Bivens then stated that CACUR n e eds a re-definition of purpose. This Sub-Committee consists of hlr. Biv e ns, Dean Alex Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padgett. hlr. Bivens st a ted that much of the success of Atlanta's urban renewal activity is direc t ly attribut a ble to the fine, active participation of a representative c r oss-section of citizens who have helped g uide the prog ra m, ask qu e stions and provide liaison with various sectors of the entire community. He continued tha t over the past several yea rs, the approach of urban renewal has c ha nged in ma ny ways, both nationally and locally: 1. Greater emphasis is now b e ing plac e d on citize n participa tion in the planning proc es s, 2. Rehabilitation and upgrading are superseding bulldozing and clearance, 3. The new "Model Cities" program introduces a bold new approach, 4. The Ne i g hborhood De velopme nt Program (NOP) represents a new, fast-moving approa ch capable of accelerating the plann i n g and ·execution o f . renewal activity to accomplish community goals • . That b e c a use of thes e cha n g es, thi s is a good time to re~ d e fine the mis s i on o f the cit ize ns ' or ga niza t i on, de termine th e me mb ers h ip compos it i on n e c essar y to a ccomplis h s uch mission, and o rga n i z e the committee to move for ward in facing the new cha llenges a head. Mr . Bi vens a lso s t a ted th a t the Committ ee is not being approached f o r ad v ice , b ut ra t her is beng informe d af t er p l ans ha v e alrea d y been dev eloped and v ital d ecisions and c ommitment s made, and that in fact t he Citizens Advis o r y Committee has become lar ge ly a "rubber stamp" organization , in wh i c h t he i nte n t of Fed e ral req uirements i s not only aborted, but al s o in wh i ch t he valuable res o urce of talent and mature adyice is not brought _t o b ear on v ital renewal programs. �PAGE THREE If the Committee is to serve in the more constructive role, then the following suggestions are recommended, and membership c·onstituted accordingly: 1. That all plans by the Housing Authority, Model Cities Group, Planning Department and others related to rehabilitation and renewal be presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee or its Executive Committee during the development and before approva l so that the Committee may per f orm its functions of review and be ' in position to advise, and so tha t t he Commi ttee can help sell the programs through a real unders \a nding of the plans and their importance to the City. 2. That the b usiness community continue its active financial participation in the staff cos t s of this program, perhaps to the extent of 1/3 of staff cos ts, with the City paying 2/3 of such cost. 3. That the staff offices be housed in City Hall as close to the Mayor and Assistant hlayor as possible. 4. For retirement purposes and o t her City benefits, that the Executive Director be an employee of the City of Atlanta. 5. following: That duti e s o f the Ex ecutive Director include t h e a. Primarily serving the Chairma n of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal, b. Provide lia ison between the Ma yor's Off ice and CACUR throug h continuous communication with the Chairman, c. Keep well - informed on various activities related to urban r e newa l by cont inuous communic a tion with the City Pl a nning Dep a r t me nt, Atlant a Hous ing Author ity, Mod e l Ci t ies St aff and others work i ng on r e ne wal r e late d a c t ivi t i es, d. Throug h newslette r s a nd other communications, keep Executive Commi ttee a nd f ull Commit tee well - inf ormed on renewa l ma tt e r s , e. Su gges t p ertine nt age nd a it e ms a nd rev iew wi t h t he Chairma n f or Execu ti ve and f ull Commi tt e e meetings; make all ar r a n g ements , f. Preparation o f the ne c essary re p or t s and documenta t ion for certification of the Workable Program insofar as applicable to citizens participation, �, PA.GE FOUR g. That he const antly seek ways to strengthen renewal activity and citizens understanding of and participation therein, h. Preparation of frequent news releases aimed at building public understanding and support, ~. Maintain good lines of communications with othe r or ga nizations such as the Community Relations Commission, Atlanta Youth Council, and others. 6. That a c arefully picked cross - section of established and rising community leaders be developed, reviewed by the Chairman, and appointed by the Ma yor. ( A sub-committee exists on inactive status at the pleasure of the Chairman , ready to propose a list of nominees as soon as the mission of the Committee i s agreed upon. This sub-committee cons ist s of R. W. Bivens, Doris Lockerman and W. L. Calloway . ) 7. That an Executive Committee be appointed, such Executive Committee to consist o f 8 to 12 persons. 8. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly; and the full Committee shall meet quarterly. 9. That special sub-committees shall be appointed as necessary by the Chainnan to accomplish specific purposes. 10. In summary, that the Citizen Advis ory Committee for Urban Renewal aspire toward achieving a higher standard of excellence in the building and renewal -o f our great City to serve better our present and future generations. Because of the time element involved Mr. Bivens stated that the Executive Committee should study the revised list of members (the names that were passed out to each member of the Executive Committee), so that names could be taken off or others added. The Chairman agreed. to discuss this at the next Executive Comm'ittee Meeting next month. The Chairman stated that by 1972 all the money will be used up out of the City funds to build housing (matching funds for NDP areas) that the plan now used is that you must pay as you go. Mr. Richard Rich stated that therefore money is ne eded before any action can be taken. Discussion ensued between the Chairman and Mr. Rich on clarification of the matter. Mr. Edgar sc'hukra ft stated that he has been working on the West End project for about 18 months with the Park Street Methodist Church about building a shopping center. He stated that he wrote the Housing Authority but as yet has not heard from them. �7 PAGE FIVE The Chai r man then a s k ed if there any objections to having an analysis of the West End Project first on the agenda for the next meeting. There were no objections. The Chairman then stated that the agenda for the next meeting would be: I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Analysis of the West End Project Bivens Report New Budget New Members Sta gg ered Terms Sub-Comm ittees Financial Si t uation of U.R. Program (status of matching funds) Mr. Padgett stated that it should be re commended to the Mayor that all members have sta gg ered t~rms. Dr. Langdale then aske d if 2:00 P.M. was a better time for having the meetings? Everyone agr eed. Col. Jones then presented Dr. Langdale with the Financial Report and a draft of the CAC UR 's Proposed Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 4 :35 P. Mo Respectfully submi tted, ,,.--, ---7'. . /J../} _-_e , ' i ..c-1::\-- '-" --V~.. \., ~ _,,- 1 Malcolm D. Jones Executive Director me Encls: As stated -·· - �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RE NEWAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969 The Executive Committee Meeting of the CACUR was called to order promptly at 2:45 P.M. by the Cha irman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr • . Those attending were: Mr. Bob Bivet.s; Mrs. Leonard Haas; Mrs. Grace Hamilton; Mr. George Kennedy; hlr. Charle~ C. Mathias; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich; Mr . Edgar E. Schukraft; Mr. Clayton R. Yates. Committee member in attendance was: 1irs. Adah Toombs; for the Planning Dep a rtment of the City of Atlanta: Mr. W. F. Kennedy; and for the Atlanta Co nstitution: Mr. Alex Coffin. Invitational Notice, Agenda and other related Documents for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present. The Chairman went to the second item on the agenda because Mr. Bob Bivens was late to the meeting. Second on the program agenda was a presentation by Mr. Frank Sheetz of Sheetz and Bradfield, Architects, on "What is Public Housing?" The presentation dealt mainly with small towns rather than large cities, about the requirements that are set up that make a town or city elligible for public housing. The presentation also gave the number of Housing Authorities that are located in the southern part of the United States~ which are: Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi 192 63 19 72 99 78 137 40 The Chairman thanked Mr. Sheetz for his pre~entation · to the · Com~ittee and asked him about an example of Public Housing he used in his presentation. Mr. Sheetz stated that that particular project was the Bankhead Project. This project has 500 units, including 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms and cost from $16,800 to $18,000 per unit. Mr. Edgar Schukraft congratulated Mr. Sheetz on his presentation and stated that was the best presentation on Public Housing he had ever seen and the best understood. The Ch airma n then asked Mr. Sheetz if Atlanta is behind in Public Hou si n g ? �• PAGE TWO Mr. Sheetz commented that this is really a policy matter, but Atlanta is behind in Public Housing because of the many slum areas that have not been cleared away. · The Chairman then called on Mr. Bob Bivens to make his report to the Committee. Mr. _Bivens reported that he, Doris Lockerman and Mr. W. L. Calloway had made a list of suggest ed candidates for membership of the Citizens Advisory Committee. for Urban Renewal. He further stated that this list is not to be interpreted as final or complete, but rather as a work list to include both additions and deletions. Mr. Bivens made a recommendation that the Chairman review the entire list of Committee appointees in li ght of newly defined Committee purposes and functions and appoint an 8-12 member Executive Committee for assisting him in carrying out the mission of the Committee. Mr. Bivens then stated that CACUR needs a re-definition of purpose. This Sub-Committee consists of hlr . Bivens, Dean Alex Lacy and Mr. A. B. Padgett. hlr. Bivens stated that much of the success of Atlanta's urban renewal activity is directly attributable to the fine, active participation of a representative cross-section of citizens who have helped guide the program, as k questions and provide liaison with various sectors of the entire community. He co~tinued that over the past several years, the approach of urban renewal has changed in many wa ys, both nationally and locally: 1. Greater emphasis is now being placed on citizen participation in the planning process, 2. Rehabilitation and upgrading are superseding bulldozing and clearance, 3. The new "Model Cities" program introduces a bold new approach, 4. The Neighborhood Development Program (NDP) represents a new, fast-moving approach capable of accelerating the planning and ~xecution of . renewal activity to accomplish community goals. That because of these changes, this is a good time to re~define the mission of the citizens' organization, determine the membership composition necessary to accomplish such mission, and organize the committee to move forward in facing the new challenges ahead. Mr. Bivens also stated that the Committee is not being approached for advice, but rather is behg informed after plans have already been developed and vital decisions and commitments made, and that in fact the Citizens Advisory Committee has become largely a "rubber stamp" organization, in which the intent of Federal requirements is not only aborted, but also in which the valuable resource of talent and mature advice is not brought _to bear on vital renewal programs. �PAGE THREE If the Committee is to serve in the more constructive role, then the following suggestion~ are recommended, and membership constituted accordingly: 1. That all plans by the Housing Authority, Model Cities Group, Planning Depa r tment and others related to rehabilitation and renewal be present ed to the Citizens Advisory Committee or its Executive Committee during the development and before approval so · that the Committee may per for m its functions of review and be in position to advise, and so that the Committee can help sell the programs through a real understantiing of the plans and their importance to the City. 2. That the business community continue its active financial participa tion in the staff costs of this program, perhaps to the extent of 1/3 of staff costs, with the City paying 2/3 of such cost . 3. That the staff offices be housed in City Hall as close to the Mayor and Assistant Mayor as possible. 4. For retirement purposes and other City benefits, that the Executive Director be an employee of the City of ~tlanta. 5. following: That duties of the Executive Director include the a. Primari ly serving the Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Commit tee on Urb a n Renewal, b. Provide liais on between the Ma yor's Office and CACUR through continuous communic ati on with the Chairman, c. Keep well-informed on various activities related to u r b a n renewa l by continuous communication with the City Planning Department, Atlanta Housing Authorit y, Model Cities Staff and others working on renewal rel ate d activities, d. Through newsletters and other communic a tions, keep Exec utive Committee a nd full Committee well -informed on renewal matters, e. Suggest pertinent age nd a items and review with the Chairman for Exec u tive and full Committee meetings; make all arrangements , f. Preparation of the necessary reports and documentation for certification of the Workable Program insofar as applicable to citizens participation, �• PAGE FOUR g. That he constantly seek ways to strengthen renewal activity and citizens understanding of and participation therein, h. Preparation of frequent news releases aimed at building public understanding and support, i. Maintain good lines of communications with other organiz at ions such as the Community Relations Commission, Atlanta Youth Council, and others. 6. That a carefully picked cross-section of established and rising community le ader s be developed, reviewed by the Chairman, and appointed by the Mayor. (A sub-committee exists on inactive status at the pleasure of the Chairman, ready to propose a list of nominees as soon as the mission of the Committee is agreed upon. This sub-committee consists of R. W. Bivens, Doris Lockerman and W. L. Calloway.) 7. That an Executive Committee be appointed, such Executive Committee to consist of 8 to 12 persons. 8. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly; and the full Committee shall meet quarterly. 9. That special sub-committees shall be appointed as necessary by the Chairman to accomplish specific purposes. 10. In summary, that the Citizen Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal aspire toward achieving a higher standard of excellence in the building and rene wa l of our great City to serve better our present and future generations. Because of the time element involved Mr. Bivens stated that the Executive Committee should study the revised list of members (the names that were passed out to each member of the Executive Committee), so that names could be taken off or others added. . The Chairman agreed to discuss . this at the next Executive Committee Meeting next month. The Chairman stated that by 1972 all the money will be used up out of the City funds to build housing (matching funds for NDP areas) that the plan now used is that you must pay as you go. Mr. Richard Ri ch stated that therefore money is needed before any action can be taken. Discussion ensued between the Chairman and Mr. Rich on clarification of the matter. Mr. Edgar Schukraft stated that he has been working on the West End project for about 18 months with the Park Street Methodist Church about building a shopping center. He stated that he wrote the Housing Authority but as yet has not heard from them. �PAGE FIVE The Chairman then asked if there any objections to having an analysis of the West End Project first on the agenda for the next meeting. There were no objections. The Chairman then stated that the agenda for the next meeting would be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Analysis of the West End Project Bivens Report New Bud g et New Members Staggered Terms Sub-Committees Financial Situation of U.R. Program (status of matching funds) Mr. Padgett stated that it should be recommended to the Mayor that all members have staggered terms. Dr. Langdale then asked if 2:00 P. M. was a better time for having the meetings? Everyone a g reed. Col. Jones then presented Dr. Langdale with the Financial Report and a draft of the CACUR's Proposed Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.Mo Respectfully submitted, -7'.: . ,:YJ ,/J _;._e_ . ., ,"'7' CC' -c-'~ -:----.j,,:,: i., .__;: ,,,~/ Malcolm D. Jones Executive Director me Encls: As stated --<> _ �MINUTES OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEW AL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROOM TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1969 The ful 1 Committee meeting of the CACUR was called to order promptly at 2:30 P. M. by the Chairman, Dr. Noah N. Langdale, Jr. Those attending from the Executive Committee were: Mr. T. M. Alexander, Sr. ; Mr. William · L. Calloway; Mr. Percy Hearle; Dean Alex B. Lacy, Jr; Dr . Benjamin E. Mays; Mr. A. B. Padgett; Mr. Richard H. Rich ; Mr. Edgar E. Schukraft. Other Commitee members in attendance were: Mr. F'red Burns, Jr.; The Reverend L. M. Terrill; Mr. William A. Toms; for the Board of Aldermen : Mr. JohnM. Flanigan; for the Finance Department of the City of Atlanta: Mr. Charles L. Davis, Director; Mr. James R. Fountain, Jr. ; Mrs. Linda Anderson; Mr. David Harvey; Mr. Michael T. Troncalli; for the Housing Authority: Mr. Thomas D. Eskew and Mr. James W. Henley, Jr.; for the West End Urban Renewal Project: Mr. W. Wilson McClure and Mrs. Barbara J. Ray, an academic intern working for the Housing Authority; for the Model Cities Program: Mr. Johnny C. Johnson, Director and Mr. James L. Wright, Physical Planner; the Urban Design Consultant Mr. Arnall T. 11 Pat 11 Connell of Georgia Tech; and for the Atlanta Constitution: Mr. Alex Coffin. Invitational Notice and Agenda for the meeting are attached to the file copy of these minutes. Chairman Langdale opened the meeting by welcoming those present and introducing Mr. Malcolm D. Jones, the new Executive Director, to the Committee. First on the program agenda was the announcement by the Chairman of the meeting of the Executive Committee on June 12, 1969. The Chairman stated that on June 12th there had been a meeting of the Executive Committee; that some members were concerned about progress of some phases of the Urban Renewal Program and wanted to have certain matters taken up with the Housing Authority and/or other governmental agencies, as appropriate . The Chairman announced that any recommendations of this nature by members should be submitted, in writing, to the Executive Director and consolidated for presentation to the Chairman for action. (He later explained that the names of those making such recommendations would not be revealed). The Chairman then announced that the 2nd item on the ~riginal agenda (special Committee Report by Mr. Bob Bivens) had been struck because of unavoidable abs_ence from the City of Mr . Bivens. However, the Chairman called on Mr. A. B'. �-2- Padgett, member of the Committee and Vice-Chairman, CACUR to give a resume of the Committee's work to-date. Mr. Padgett reported that the Committee had met and considered a restatement of purpose of CACUR, overall operational polic y , structured reorganiza,tion and revision of the membership list ; and that the committee is w orking on a report dealing with these matters for submission to t he entire membership of CACUR at an early date. . Mr. Padgett mentioned briefly some of the thinking of the Committee on reorganization and possibly recommendation for formation of some sub-committees , relating to special activitie s whi ch are being init ially considered. (Attached to file copy of these minute s). Mr. Padgett stated that tI:e Committee felt there should be no meeting during July and August of the full membership and that by the September meeting the Committee would have its full report in final form to submit to the overall Committee. Mr. Rich poi nte d out that ther e app e ar e d to b e ov e r_laping r e spons ibilities and some duplication of effort. Mr. Padgett concurred and stated that of course ther e could, and probably would, be some consolidati on ; that principal a c t ivities p e rtaining t o the ove rall Urban Renewal P r o gram had b een i n itially lis t e d s o as n ot to overlook a ny i m portant role. The Chairman obtained agreement from the members not to meet in July and August, but to hold E xe cutive Comm ittee m eeting s on ly during those mon t h s and called upon the m emb e rshi p to subm it to the E xe cutive Dir ector recommendation s f or i n clusion in the rev i s e d membe rshi p iis t. M r. Schukraf t s t ate d that he would like to advi se on the reorganiz ati on of CACUR . The Chairm_a n suggested that he meet w ith Mr . Bob Biv_ens _and M r . A . B. Padge tt p rivatel y fo r this purpo s e . Mr. Padg ett a gr eed . Mr. Jim W right , P hysic a l Pla n ner of M ode l C ities , was t hen called u p o n to present his proposed M odel Cities Urban Design Plan. . He explained his proposal, in which he was as s i s t e d b y Pr o fes so r " P at" C onnell of Ge o rg ia Te ch . The presentation was e s sentially a rather int ricate a nd vague p r op o s a l f o r d evelopment of a design plan, rather t h an pre s entat i o n of plan itself, which has not yet been initiated. (Note: After the meeting Mr. Wright then requested of Dean Lacy endorse ment of the proposal by CACUR.) -- . .. �-3- Mr. Schukraft stated that he was puzzled; that he wants to see action; that if we are not careful, all the monies will be eaten up in planning and administration before the action starts. He then inquired about the special buses now being provided for the Model Cities area which go into West End with nobody riding th~m? Mr. Johnny C. Johnson, Director of Model Cities, supplemented the explanation given by Mr. Wright, and explained quite effectively the purpose of the bus route and the theory of othe r sociological problems which Model Cities is trying to solve. The Chairman stated that as he understands this, the proposal appears to be one for developing a means for regulating and coordinating services and developments in the Model Cities area and an appeal for monies with which to provide these functions; that much of the monies would apparently be provide d by suppl e mented funds of the Model Cities Program. Mr. Charles Davis, Finance Director, was then called upon to rediscus s his earlier report of April 22nd to the Committee pretaining to the cost and financial problems of the Urban Renewal Program. Mr . Davis reviewed the history of the Urban Renewal Program in Atlanta, starting with the McDaniel Street Project, initiated in 1954, which was declared unconstitutional, and the necessity to then obtain special enabling legislation to make Urban Renewal constitutional in Georgia. He then discussed the initial 3 Urban Renewal Projects adopted in 1955 and B_o nd Issues floated with which to .pay the City's share (other than the sizable credits for improvements in kind). He mentioned that the program has now expanded to 10-12 projects, all of which have been slow to get into execution, usually about 5 years to get off the g round and anothe~ 5-10 years to exe cute. He then explained the N eighborhood D evelopment Program (NDP) a pay -as you - go program in yearly increments (plan 1 year and execute the 2nd year, or plan and execute the same year); that this ·~ecessltates ~maller projects and requires good planning a·n d adequate funding. · Mr. Davis pointed out that by 1973 the City of Atlanta will require $7,000,000 to maintain present servic e l evels of the exis ting Url:>an Renewal Projects; that new source of revenue will be required. Mr. Davis then turned the presentation over to Mr . Fountain of his office, who reviewed the financial report of his department, presented initially to CACUR on April 22nd',portions of which have since been updated and revised. Copy of Mr. Fountain's .report is atta~hed to the file copy of these minutes. · Following are high lights of that report: + �-4- For the 8 Urban Renew al Proj ects in E x ecuti on: Net Project Costs Local Non-Cash Grants -in-aid Local Cash and Real Estate Credits $60,000,000 20,000,000 1,000,000 Long delayed closin g out of these projects, has cost in interest charges alone (include·d in the Net Project costs) $4. 5 million or 7 1/2 %. Cash funds to defray local share c·osts came from 1957 and 1963 General Obligation Bond Is sue totaling 3. 2 million of which currently $2 .1 million are unincumb er ed. Of this amount $1. 7 is expected to be needed for the Bedford - Pine 1970 NDP project. The $20,000,000 local grants -in - aid represent the eligible portion of $29,000,000 local Capital Improvemen ts. 9 S. 2% of the City' s total share is represented by non-cash contributions. Problem Areas: 1. Butler Stre e t Project - Middle School costing $2 million has been delaying closing of this project (now scheduled for contract in August 1969). 2. a. Rawson-Washington Project - neighborhood Facilitie s Building costing $1,000,000, only $150 , 000 of w hich will be an eligible credit. b. 3. Park costing $240,000 , $33 , 000 of which will be eligible. Rockdale - a. b. c. Elementary school to cost $1. 5 million Park costing $126 , 000 Two primary schools to cost $1 million each . "The advent of .the Neighborhood Development Pr9gram has brought to an end the period du r ing which the City could pledge an improvement and then w ait until funding became available before completin g it . Under the terms of an NDP a g r eement , the City must have completed or have under contract all non-cash g r ants in-aid pledged fo r that particular year or contribute the requi r ed amount in cash". The l ocal s ha r e of p r esent NDP proj e cts a r e f unded fo r 1969 w i t h e xi sting Public Impr ovem e nts a m oun t i ng to $10 . 6 million (including G e o r g i a Tech II a nd Bedford-Pine ) . The 1970 N D P in B edfor d -Pine , M odel C i t i es , E dg ewoo d and Vine City i s expected to require $2. 7 millio n c as h + $ 2.3 million n on-c as h, both of which are funded . However the s e include very little activity i n Edgewood and Vine City . �-5- If critical slum areas such as Plunkett Town and Lightening are included in the 1970 NDP execution program, these areas will require a direct cash commitment on the part of the City, sirice no available non-cash credits are currently planned for these areas. (Note : It is unfortunate that substantial potential credits for the Techwood and Hunter Street viaducts were permitted to lapse). · The report continues: "The City's problems in trying to develop a comprehensive Neighborhood Development Program are basically caused by two factors : 1) The lack of current estimates of the cost to complete the total required activities in each of the project areas. The development of this information is presently being discussed by the Planning Department, the Finance Department, the Atlanta Housing Authority and Model Cities and hopefully the information can be developed before the end of this year. 2) The fact that the City of Atlanta is approaching the point where we will no longer be able to finance our Neighborhood Development Program with non-cash grants -in-aid without supplementing them with a significant amount of cash. As an example the estimated cost -f or completion of the proposed 5-year NDP activities in the Model Cities area is $91 million. We presently have approximately $4 .1 million in eligible non-cash grants -in-aid with proposed (not funded) improvements totaling approximately $14 million for the period through 1975. This means that if we are to complete a significant portion of the redevelopment and rehabitation of the Model Cities area by the end of 1975 the City will have had to come forth with between 3 and 4 million dollars a year starting in 1971 either in the form of additional non-cash items such as sewer separations or as actual cash contributions. This is only the requirement for one NDP area". . . . Possible sources for additional funds include : General Funds - already under pres sure . G e n e r a l Obligation Bonds - app r ov e d f or i ssue of $4 million annually , NOP General Obligation Bond Issue (as a possibility). New Revenue sources with State approval such as payroll with certain portions ear marked for NDP. tax or sal es tax , �-6- - The Chairman commented that this indicates. we should speed up the closing out of exsisting projects and that new sources of revenue are needed. Mr. Calloway put in a plea for additional parks in certain areas of the City. The Executive Director read the financial statement, which was accepted (filed)._ A preliminary draft budget was p.fesented by the Executive Director. The Chairman announced the total which he said was quite modest and asked to have the proposed budget reproduced for distribution at the next meeting. The Chairman then reminded the members again to submit, in writing, any suggestions they have for changes or improvements in the Urban Renewal Program, to the Executive Director for consolidation and consideration at the next general meeting in September. He stated that the originators of such comments would not be revealed. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ....,_... •. II /- , 0 , · 143.215.248.55y ~ Malcolm D. Jones Executive Director Encls: As stated (with file copy only). Invitational Notice Agenda Draft reorganization Finance Department report Preliminary proposal for budget . �/ CITIZENS AD'flSORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN REN~1WAL OFF1c ! CITY oF THE LvoR PHONE 524-2745 DR . NOAH LANGDALE, JR . December 16, 1969 CHAIRMAN MALCOLM D . JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A . B . PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY Dear Member, Executive Committee: This is to inform you that the concensu s of opinion amoung Executi v e Committee Members is not to have a meeting of the Executive Committee during December. Consequently, there will be no meeting of the Executive Committee , CACUR during De cember 1969. We hope that by the January meeting of the Advisory Committee, we will be in position to have guidance of the new City Administration to assist in our deliberations. Chairman Langdale, Vice-Chairman Padgett and I e x tend Seasons Greetings and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a H a ppy N ew Year. Sincerely, ~ C,#,_ · ~~-f- Malcolm D. s Executive Director MDJ/mc �II I 11 . NEWSLETTER OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMIT.T~-· _ _...,. FOR URBAN RENEW AL .______ Vol. VII, No. 10 Atlanta, Georgia D ecember 1969 NO DECEM BER MEETING OF CACUR. It was lhe concensus of opinion of members of the Executive Committee that due to impending change of administration in the City and the holiday season that no CACUR meeting be h eld in D ecember 1969 . Executive Committee m e mbers were notified of this on December 16 , 1969. NE XT MEETING OF CACUR will be a full membership meeting on FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1970, at 2: 00 P . M., in Committee Room No. 2 , Second F l oor, C ity Hall, 68 Mitchell Str eet , S. W. meeting. This will serve as the official a nd only notice of tha t Let's start the n ew year off w i th a good attendance. members w ill attend . We hope tha t a ll Any membe r· of the Executive Committee who cannot attend this meeting is requested to have a representative. 21 , 1969, in the Directors Room, New Trust Comp any of Georgia Buil ding. All Executive Committee 1nembers attended or h a d representatives a t the meeting . Minutes o-f the meeting were dis t ribu ted to a ll members of the Executive Committ ee . MAYOR ELECT, Sam Mas sell, a nd Vice-Mayor Elect, M aynard Jackson, were p ersonally invited by the Chairman to the No vembe r meeting of the Executive Committee, but were unable to attend. URBAN RENEWAL AND NDP (Neighborhood Development Program ) and their d ependance on the Worka ble Program were expl ain e d briefly by the Executive Director for the benefit of new repres entatives . NEW HUD POLICY on NDP Projects was explained by Mr. John Matthews of th e City ' s P l anning Department. He expl ained that the 1970 projected F e deral Budget for Region III NDP activi ties had been announced as only $24:, 000, 000 a.nd that Mia mi-Dade i s schedul e d to get about h a lf of that, leaving o nly $12 , 000,000 • ....-.- ,,: A\. for the remaining five d.ties in R egion III' s N e i g bhorhood· D e v e l opment Program, thu s r equiring dr as ti c r eduction in Atla nta I s propos e d 1970 NDP. �Page Two NO NEW NDP areas was a l s o explaine d b y Mr. Matthews , as part of the new _HUD policy announ ced b y Region III in No vem b e r. attached {En c l. 1). Copy o f HUD l ette r is Thi s means e lim ina tion of Plunk e ttown a nd Lightning as NDP areas during 1970. AN INTERIM ASSIS T A NCE PR OGRAM was explained by Mr, M a tthews as a new pro g ram of HUD w hich pennits F e d e ral ass is ta nce in seve ral bro a d typ es . o f acti v iti es designed as a "holding ac tion 11 unti l a n a re a can be reached by NDP tr eatment and t h a t the Pla. nning D epartment was encouraged by Region III HUD o fficia ls to d eve lop s uch a program in Plunkettown; that the Planning D epartment has de ve lop e d such a pro g ram for Plunkettown for next ye a r a nd that a siinilar pro gram for Li g htning is being pha se d abo ut four months behind Plunkettow n, FEDERAL GR AN T approva l of $22 , 000 for Plunkettown under the Interim Assi stance Pro g ram was a nnounced by HUD D ecember 19. THE HOUSING AU THORIT Y h as been requested by the City to adm inist e r impl e mentation of the Interim Assistance Pro g ra1n for Plunkettown. ATLANTA'S OVERALL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM for i970 w as ciiscusseci at tne Novemuer 2.11nee~ing uy Ivir. Huwc1.ru. Opellt;Ild.W, ivir , Op enshaw state d that Atla nta is scheduled to r e ceive only a bout $7, 500, 000 for NDP during 1970; that Atl a nta had aske d for $20, 7 million. - Mr. Op enshaw state d that there a re 26 scattered sites in Bedford-Pine whic h the City is to acquire in 1970 and 50 properties to rehabilitate in 1970. He also stated that G e orgia Tech II area ha s to be cleared for extension of Georgia Tech during 1970. There are 15 vacant parcels to b e bought in the Model Cities area, but that in only 4 out of the 6 a reas could the City cu rrently buy the vacant land. {This is b e cause of protest by the Model Cities Hou sing Committee .) The completion of Ralph McGill Elementa ry School and the Martin Luther King Middle School are included in the Model Citi es progr a m for 1970. He continued that acquisition in the Georgia Sta t e area ha s to be cut back to only three properties of the eight origina lly request e d a nd that one of these is in connection wi th construction of a viaduct by the City; that Vine City c a nnot a cquire nearly all th e properti es desir e d by its PAC - ,~ Committee ; v ery littl e 'act ivity in Edgewood.; and that onl),. a n Interi~ Assistance Pro gram w o u ld be undertaken in Plunkettown and Lightning, �P age Thr ee A RESOLUTION propose d by Vi ce-Chairm an Padgett pertaining to the N DP cutback and its disturbing effect on Atlanta was a dopt e d unaminous ly by th e Executive Committee at the Nove mber 21 meeting. C opy i s attached (E ncl. 2). PR O POSED BUDGET for 19 70 was adopted by the E xec utive Committee a t the No vembe r 21 m eeting . REORGANIZAT IO N OF HUD 1s currently und er way. HUD offici a ls were invited to explain the prin~ipa l fe a tures at the N ovem b er 21 m eeting , but d ecl ined in view of th e details still being w orked on. n,ake pr esentation l ater. Howev e r, they offe r e d to appe a r and We expect to invite them to our January 1970 n,e e ting. HUD IMPRE SS ION OF CACUR has been expressed very favorably to your E xecutive Dir ector by a HUD Official. He stated that HUD is well ple a sed with the Citi zens Advisor y Committee for Urban R e n ewa l in it s particip a tion in Urb a n Renewal and NDP; that its ac ti v iti es and recommenda tion s h ave favor a bly influenced major decision s in Atlanta I s participation in HUD assisted pro g rams. H e suggested that the Citi zens Advisor y Committee for Urban Ren ewal ha ve a n a 1ne change, in order to get away from the out d ate d limited Urb a n Renewal concept and so that the Committee could broaden its s cope to include the e ntir e sp ec trum of Community Improvem ent and suggested th a t consideration be given to changing the n a 1ne to "Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Improvement" or perhaps s imply "Citizens Advisory Committee". Chairman Langdale appointed Executive Committee member, W. L. Calloway, as Chairman of an Ad Hoc Com1nitte e (additional members to be add e d) to consider and report upon a name change for CACUR. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION has been stressed by a local HUD official as an over ridin g policy in its Federal assisted programs; that HUD insists that machinery be set up so that minority group views c a n be heard and are considered, but that such views are not to b e considered or used as a veto. PROPOSED PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEM for Model Cities was briefly pres ente d at the November 21 meeting by Father Walt e r Denero, a graduate of the Unive rsity of G eorgia , who has spent_ several month s working in the Mode l Cities a rea. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND .THANKS to CACUR_ have been receive d from the family of l a t e CACU.R m em ber, Mar cus Martin, for R eso lution of condolence and sympa th y adopted by C A CUR at its O ctobe r meeting. �Page Four ATLANTA NOT SELECTED AS PROTOTYPE HOUSING S ITE under Breakthrough 11 • 11 Operation HUD notified Mayor A lle n D ecemb e r 15 that Atlanta was not chosen as one of the eight prototype hou s i ng s ites se l ecte d by HUD from 218 propo sal s in 141 locatities in 37 States . On December 16 HUD announc ed that M ac on and Memphis had been selected in the Southeastern region. O ther citi es se l ected we r e S a cr a mento, Californi a ; Indianapo li s , Indiana ; New Castle , D e l awa re; St. L ouis, Missouri; Jers ey C ity, New J ersey; and Kal;maz oo, Nlichigan. PUBLIC HEARING O N WES T END UR BAN RENEWAL PROJECT was conducted b y the Planning and D evelo pm e nt Committee D ec ember 19, 1969, on Arn.endment No. 3 to the Urban Renewal Plan and Lo a n a nd Gr a nt Contract. The a m e ndment incr eas ed the allocation of Fede r a l Grant funds by $1,069, 355 (to a total of $9,8 37,00 5 ) to acquir e 28 prop e rties infeasible of re h abilitation a nd to meet incr eased c o sts of s ite improvements , public facilities and administrative costs . The Boa rd of A lde rm en w ill conside:r: the a m endment a t its meeting, January 5 . HUD h a s advised that it h as no inte ntion of approving any s ub se qu ent increases in capital g rant s for the West End Proj ect fr orn the amount now a p proved, except for increases w hich might ar ise pur suant to future F e d e r a l legislation. This m eans that any lo cal fun d s used beyond the budgete d ac ti vity period will not constitute a lo cal grant - in-aid. The Housing Authority h as a l ready t aken steps t o com p l ete a ll rem a ining acti v ite s within the budg e t e d period. The former E xec utive Di recto r, CACUR, W. S. Dec emb e r 18 -1 9 and loo ked fine . Miami, Florida 11 Bill 11 Howland was in town His winte r address i s 5243 S. W . 63rd Court , South 33155. The C AC UR staff wishes a ll members of CACUR a Happy a nd Pro sper ous N ew Year. Encls: 1. Copy of HUD l e tter, d a ted Nov , 6 , 1969 2. Reso lution by Executive Committee, CACUR ·-·-~ �f)EPARTMENT OF H O U SI NG /\NfJ U RBA I\J D E V ELO fc:> ME I\JT PEACHTREE SE VENTH l3U IL Ol!~ G, ATL/I. IH/1., GEORG I A 30323 REGION Ill IN REP L Y RCFER TO; t~~ Lo0 ter H. r cr coll~ Executi ve nir0c t or l-.tla~. :.: n }! cu 3:i.n g /m l: hority 82h ilur t: tui.Lt:Ll!1 Atluut n. Gcor ii u Subj act: 30123 Nd 0 hbor.-hood )}ev<~loi:,nct1t Pro[?'.'.sm Pr oj ect ~o. 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(;rul r.~on oy \.1l11.d1 c[,nnot \ · t1 1 . . . ..J. • . 1 be net. \Jc bclieva it n ec c s r,,'.lt'Y for tbe /\ t.l.:mt n Hou.dn~ l\utbority Board of Co,;:;,:1is si. r:r:1orn o px:o hably w.lt•:1 t he n:1::;i:;l:nn.cc of tho City Pl o.r;_n:f.n8; Dcp:n : tr.,cnt~ to 1~::, t,-:: 015.sh a - set of pi.·lo:ritic;:; for t h o m~b.:m rcnc\:nl a c tivi.ty 1.t°l t ~a CiL:y . \.hi 1.:iill be glad to give y o u any tcchu:i.c a l. C.LJ ::.ti.r. tc.u.ce you 1:1D y r; eck . Dcc,rnsc o f t h e interest ~-ih :i.ch t h e CHy P:L m.min r; Dcpm: t r.1cnt has i.n thir. f:lilt ter e copy of our letter is being sen t t o !k . Collier Gla<ldi u . Si nc~r oly yours 0 'Cf:~~L~ · As ni~tnnt RcG ion ol AdQ1n1str ator f m: l~ cnci1c1l Ar, 1:d.stsnc e cci ~~- Collier G!.adcH.t1 l lr . 11o.,m1·d Opensn~w E nc l. 1 ....,.~. �-A RESOLUTION B Y THE CITIZENS A DVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA INFOR MING THE U NITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF H OUSING AND UR BAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT OF TI-JIS COMM I TTEE O VER ANNO UNCED CUTBAC K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR T HE 197 0 NEIGHBORH O OD D EVELOPMENT PR OGRAM ; AND POINTING OU T THE DISAST ER OUS EFFE C T SU C H EXTE NSIVE CUT BACK WILL HAVE O N A TLANTA 1 S NEIGHBORHOOD .DEVELOPME N T PROGRAM , COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND CITI ZE N MORAL IN THE AFFECTED A.REAS; WHER EAS , this Committee ha s been informed that onl y $24, 000 , 000 has be en establ ished as avail abl e fo r the sec o nd year 1 s acti vity of the six Neighborhood D evelopment Program.s now u nde r way i n R egion III, which amount equa ls only 4 5 . 9% of the a1nount allocated for the first y ear 1 s activity ~ for the s ix program s ; and WHER EAS , we h ave also been informed tha t pri orities for t he local Neighbo rhoo d D eveloprnent Progra1n should be a r r anged so a s t o call for acti vity o n l y in areas _which were included in the NDP first · yea r; and WHEREAS , neither of these f a ctors was m a de known l ocally until after the City of Atlanta h a d prepa red its extensive propo se d Neighbor h ood lJeveiopmenL P rogr am for 1970; and WHEREAS , Atlanta h as esta bli s h e d a r .ep_uta tion for effectively t a king advantage of, and participating i n , H U D assi sted p_r og_r a m s for C o1nmunity Improvement; and WHER EAS, thi s propo sed dra s tic cutba ck in Federal funding in the N eighborhoo d Devel opment Pr o gram , w ilL seriousl y effect citi zen e nthusiastic p ar ticipa tion and moral in the affected ar.eas=. N OW, THEREFORE-, BE. IT RESOLVED .by the Citizens Advisory Comm ittee for Urban Renewal of the City of _Atla nta, that thi s C omm i ttee is v er y di sappointed ove r the propo se d di· as tic cutback-in ·the N e ighborhood D e v e lopme nt Program ; wi s h es to so info.r m the D e p a rtrn.e nt of Housing and U r b a n D evelopment; a nd urges that ·every possibl e cons ide ration b e given Atlanta i n futur e funding for ~DP. Enc l. 2 - ,~ �BE IT FU RTHE R R ES OLV E D b y the Citi ze n s Advis o r y Comrnittee for Urban Renewal tha t copies o f t hi s Re s olu t i on b e fu r ni s h e d t h e Se c r e t a r y of t h e Departm e n t of Hou s i ng a nd Ur b a n D e v e l opn1e nt of the Un i te d St a t es ; a nd the R egiona l Adrn ini strator . Reg i on III, of H U D . ~ Official: t~.__A'J ~ ) -i,~ Jo:.-:?;;l · M a lcolm D. E xe cuti v e D ire ctor Citizens Ad vi s ory Committee for Urban R e n e w a l Thi s the 21 s t Da y of Nove mber 1969 - ~ -i.:. �CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL V OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL-ATLANTA. GA. 30303 PHONE 524-2745 DR. NOAH LANGDALE, JR . December 16, 1969 MALCOLM D . JONES CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A. B . PADGETT MARY CHRISTENSON VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETA~Y Dear Member, Executive Committee: This is to inform you that the concensus of opinion amoung Executive Committee Members is not to have a meeting of the Executive Committee during December. Consequently, there will be no meeting of the Executive Committee, CACUR during December 1969. We hope that by the January meeting of the Advisory Committee, we will be in position to have guidance of the new City Administration to assist in our deliberations. Chairman Langdale, Vice- Chairman Padgett and I e x tend Seasons Greetings and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely, -,o. ~dk..dh~~ Malcolm ; Executive Director MDJ/mc r �-, CITY OF A.TLANT.A October 17, 1969 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GA. 30303 Tel. 522-4463 Area Code 404 IVAN ALLEN, JR., MAYOR DAN E . SWEAT, JR ., Chief Administrative Officer MRS. LINDA E. PRICE, Executive s·ecretary MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Allen From: George Berry Subject: Attached Contracts These agreements are in order and alright for you to sign. They are agreements for the City to buy parcels of land in the Raws on-Washington and in the B edford-Pine Urban Renewal Areas. The three parcels in the Rawson-Washington area are for a park, an extension to the Dunbar School, and a site for a Neighborhood Facilities Building. The parcel in the Bedfor d -Pine Area is for a park. Funds to acquir e these properties have been appropriated and the decision to acquire them w as made some time ago in the Urban Renewal plans for the various areas. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 14, Complete Folder Box 4 Box 4 Folder 14 Folder topic: Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal | general | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/549a259d0866809a1bdbf8467c5d839b.pdf 0b179bb5f775f5f457680d4ee09d9bd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Managementlnfonnation Service THE REPORT' AT AGLANCE Rumors are the sparks that ignite and many a r(ot. With modern advances in communications, th.e spreading of rumors during civil disorders is easier than ever before, and the high-tension atmosphere of riots makes citizens vulnerable to distortions of truth. In an effort to squelch rumors that feed on civil disturbances, several cities have set up rumor con:rol centers. Basically, such a center · consists of a well-publi- ta'n cized telephone service that citizens may call during times of racial tension to report incidents and to check out rumors. The Chicago Commission on Human Relations has established a "Rumor Central" that is being looked into by other cities as a model. A separate phone n~mber for rumor control, tactful personnel who have the confidence of those who phone the center, and effective "call-back" procedures are among 0 the keys for effective operation. Rumor control should be integrated with the city's total public information program for civil disorders. Good public relations in normal times is essential for avoiding a "credibility gap" in public announcements during crisis. It may be that the most effective way for city officials to fight destructive rumors is to spread contradictory "rumors" of peace, order, and quiet. �Rumor Control During Civil Disorders By Walter L. Webb Staff Member International City Managers' Association one way or another, to the hearer. (2) The details must be cloudy. Yet, beyond these basic "rumorfacts," it is surprising that so little is known about rumors, for they have profoundly affected man's history. Armies have clashed and governments have toppled on the basis of unfounded rumors. Nero, for example, did not really fiddle while Rome burned ; it was a rumor deliberately spread by his enemies. The United States certainly had no plans, in 1958, to restore the dictator Perez Jimenez to power in Venezuela, yet that rumor touched off the deadly "antiNixon" riots that disturbed hemispheric relationships for years. Because rumors have always spread like a dread disease through man' s organizations, one expert suspects that they fill some deep-felt need in human society, despite the fact that they can rip the fabric of that society in short order. 1 WHY RUMORS GROW "The entire Loop is in flames!" ... "Rap Brown is here!" ... "Everybody is looting at Milwaukee and Ashland." . .. "Stokely Carmichael has just landed by submarine from Lake Michigan." ... "Twenty thousand Negroes are marching on the Loop , the streets are deserted, and all the shoppers are locked inside the department stores! " These are just a few of the rumors that spread like wildfire across Chicago within a five-day period last April. If these savage rumors had gone unchecked, " they could have done the city far more damage than Mrs. O'Leary's cow," one observer has commented. Inevitably , rumors will multiply during periods of tension and anxiety. Civil unrest, for a variety of reasons, is shaking our social order. In such a situation, innumerable phantoms roam and haunt the city. That is why the shattering power of rumors is being closely examined, perhaps for the first time in history. Computers on the campus of Brandeis University are beginning to check all kinds of information about rumors - the time of day they pop up, the typical circumstances, etc. - in an effort to pin down their birth, life, and death . And public servants in several major cities - perhaps most notably Chicago - have developed techniques for quashing rumors as soon as they pose a threat to community stability. This report, based largely on the Chicago experience, is intended to aid local officials in their efforts to fight rumors, particularly in times of riot and civil disorder. The Psy,hology of Rumor 2 There are two requirements for a rumor to grow: (I) It must contain information that is important, in The one new factor in the field of rumors is their speed of transmission. Nowadays, of course, rumors spread more quickly than in the past, thanks to the telephone. But essentially they are the same as always - falsehoods masquerading as truths. " We live in a world of instant communications," says Dr. Dana L. Farnsworth, who for many years has observed the effects of mass tension on mental health. "Yet this simply means that unfounded rumors can spread as rapidly as the truth ." Dr. Farnsworth, who is chairman of the Council on Mental Health of the American Medical Association, points out that rumors inevitably breed more rumors in a deadly spiral . " Rumors blur the edges of truth, thus making people feel still more insecure. And because insecurity is the soil in which rumors grow, any rumor simply increases the likelihood of the emergence of still more rumors." Why do citizens play with fire by passing on rumors? One authority has suggested that rumors may be to society what daydreams are to individuals. As such, they could be wish fulfillment or fear fulfillment. Psychologists have long demonstrated that humans often see what they expect to see, what they wish to see, or what they fear to see . · 1 An effective technique for illustrating how rumors grow is to simulate a rumor. The process is quite simple. An observer of a given situation reports to a non-observer what he witnessed. The non-observer then passes on to another nonobserver what he was told, this non-observer in turn reports to another non-observer, etc. The "story" as it ends up is often humorously different from what the actual witness originally reported. The Anti-Defamation League ofB 'nai B'rith has prepared a rumor clinic based on the above "laboratory-rumor" prindple. The clinic features a film strip to illustrate the situations to be reported and passed on. Information about the clinic may be obtained from regional offices of the League. �"Uncertainty increases the vulnerability of the individual," states Dr. Farnsworth. "During a period of tension, the individual becomes highly suspicious. The more lurid the story, the more likely it is to be believed. Because of their very uncertainty , rumors are more likely to be believed than fact." Apparently , too, there is an inner compulsion that forces many citizens to pass on a rumor. "When a person hears a rumor," continues Dr. Farnsworth, "he then has ( or at least feels he has) unique information. This makes him an important person in his own eyes. He feels good toward himself, even though the rumor may be terrifying. But he can only continue this feeling of goodness, of importance, if he imparts his unique information to someone else." RUMORS DURING RIOTS No riot occurs without rumors to incite, accompany, and intensify the violence, noted the late Gordon Allport of Harvard, considered the foremost authority on the nature of rumor. The National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders ( the Kerner Commission) found irrefutable evidence that rumors not only caused the rapid spread of last summer's disorders, but in some cases actually touched off those disorders. Here is what its report says: "Rumors significantly aggravated tension and disorder in more than 65 percent of the disorders studied by the Commission. Sometimes, as in Tampa and New Haven, rumor served as the spark which turned an incident into a civil disorder. Elsewhere, notably Detroit and Newark, even when they were not precipitating or motivating factors, inflaming rumors made the job of police and community leaders far more difficult." The Tampa incident was a clear-cut case of a rumor causing society to devour itself. In the earliest stages of unrest , a deputy sheriff died. The wire services immediately sent out a news flash that rioters had killed the man. The rumor spread. Within 30 minutes reporters discovered the truth - that the deputy had died of a heart attack. By then it was too late ; the city was in turmoil. Another rumor , the following day , compounded the problem. Tampa police headquarters was informed by semihysterical rumor-listeners that 20 Negro men, bared to the waist and carrying clubs, had assembled. Actually, the men turned out to be construction workers simply doing their job. Yet the rumor had already done its damage. It took the National Guard and intense efforts on the part of community leaders, both Negro and white, to restore order. Patricia Q. Sheehan, the mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey, confirms the deadly power of rumors. During the disorders last year, she observed, it seemed "almost as if there was a fever in the air." The press, radio , and TV reported that guerrilla bands were roaming the streets - an unfounded rumor that struck terror into white communities. "Rumors were corning 1in from all sides on July 17th," she reported to the Kerner Commission. "Negroes were calling to warn of possible disturbances; whites were calling; shop owners were calling. Most of the people were concerned about a possible bloodbath." The thought crossed her mind at that time that "we are talking ourselves into it." On the campus of Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the new Lemberg Center for the Study of Violence hopes eventually to feed computers with all sorts of information about riots rumors, times of day, temperature, triggering incidents, etc. - and find relationships that may help in predicting violence. Center officials note that rumors are obviously not the sole cause of riots. Their causes are many and deepseated. But once riots have begun, rumors can make them worse. The Center's preliminary findings, according to Miss Terry Knopf, research associate , indicate there is a pattern to them. First, there are general and vague predictions of impending trouble. "Whites," "Negroes," "Army," or "police" are said to be arming and preparing. These reports keep tension high. Next come specific rumors that prepare and trigger action. Rumor Control Operations Perhaps the nation's best-run rumor control operation last summer was set up by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. With its dedicated band of rumor-quashers - professional social workers, clerks, typists , volunteers - the Commission operated with such success that its techniques are being copied by a good many cities around the country. The Commission's "Rumor Central" - as the operation was named - was singled out for commendation by the Kerner Commission.2 As reported by Raymond J. Siewert, supervisor of Rumor Central, the best method for quashing rumors is simple: "The bald truth , good or bad, is the only way to fight a rumor. " Yet the bald truth must be instantly available to the public - and it is here that 2 MIS has received information on rumor con trol centers in more than 25 cities. Since the Chicago Rumor Central incorporates principles widely used elsewhere, this rep ort focuses primarily on the Chicago experience. Other cities which MIS has learned have either set up, or intend to set up, ru mor control centers are: Phoenix, Ariz.; Hartford, Conn. ; Atlanta, Ga. ; Decatu r, III.; Wichita, Kan.; Louisville, Ky. ; Baltim ore and Salisbury , Md.; Boston and Springfield, Mass.; Detroit, F lin t, and Grand Rapids, 'Mich. ; Kansas City, Mo. ; Plainfield, N.J. ; Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, N.Y.;Dayton, Toledo, and Youngstown, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Erie and Philadelphia, Pa.; Houston, Tex.; Norfolk and Richmond, Va.; and Seattle, Wash. 3 �Rumor Central's techniques are being looked to as a guide. The Commission has published a full description of how Rumor Central operates. Since the description is reproduced in full as an appendix to this report, the following section presents only an overview of the operation, noting particularly the key factors to its success. .. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICE January 1969 - Vol. 1 No. L-1 Editor: Walter L. Webb "RUMOR CENTRAL" IN ACTION 4 Chicago's Rumor Central - which on a limited scale operates throughout the year - consists in times of crisis of a telephone hookup manned 24 hours a day, field workers who gather factual information with which to combat rumors, and others who try to spread the truth in danger areas. The Central phone number is widely advertised in the press and on TV, and citizens are urged to call and check the truth of any reports they have heard. The system met its first big test in the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Rumor Central was besieged with calls. Two telephone lines quickly proved inadequate, and three others were added. Thousands of calls continued to swamp the lines, while delays ran to a matter of hours. Ten lines finally were opened and volunteers brou_ght in from seminaries throughout the city. For the three days of the riot, 15 people answered the calls, 24 hours a day. If the facts were not known, the caller's number was taken, the situation investigated, and the citizen was called back promptly. "It's really a simple technique," reports James E. Burns, director of the Human Relations Commission. "We answer questions, calm people, deny rumors, allay fears, and try to protect people by keeping them out of the danger zones. We have to have the trust of the. public, and we must have accurate information on what's going on." During the height of the April disturbances, Rumor Central in the Commission offices resembled a military situation room. At least five telephone lines were reserved for residents' queries. Other lines were kept open for periodic reports from Commission field workers who were circulating in troubled areas. A wall-sized map of the Chicago area, with a plastic overlay, was used to pinpoint trouble spots. Areas where sniping occurred were marked with a blue grease pencil, blocked-off streets were marked in black, burning sections in red, alternate bus lines around tense sections in yellow, and so on. One-third of the 27 professionals on the Commission staff are Negroes, many of whom were spending long hours in the riot areas talking to neighborhood leaders and trying to calm the situation. To make certain that the information is correct, Rumor Central has its own network of intelligence courses. When any kind of civil unrest breaks loo&e in Chicago, trained Commission staffers immediately Management Information Service reports are published monthly by the International City Managers' Association, 1140 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Secondclass postage permit pending. Copyright© 1969 by the International City Managers' Association. Views expressed are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy of ICMA. 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When a call comes in asking about trouble in a certain block and nothing is known about the situation, a Rumor Central staffer will call citizens at random in that block, identify himself, and calmly ask if there are any signs of a disturbance. New facts , as they come in, are immediately typed, copied by machine, and distributed within two or three minutes to all phone operators so they will have the latest situation reports at their fingertips. The Chicago experience points up several easily overlooked factors that many cities have found important in establishing a rumor cental. Among them: • A separate phone number for rumor control is desirable. This not only frees the police department from overly used phone lines but - perhaps more important - creates a "climate of trust" between the rumor-inquirer and the rumor control center. During civil disorders, citizens - particularly non-white - often suspect that information given over police department phones is purposely distorted to make the city government look good. �• Rumor central must be trusted by citizens to tell the truth. It is desirable, if possible , for non-whites to handle the rumor inquiries of other non-whites. Some cities report a greater climate of trust by having a non-governmental agency (such as the Urban League) man the rumor control center. • The center should operate round-the-clock. Imagine the hysteria that could be caused by a rumor that even the rumor control center had been knocked out! (i.e. , " I phoned, but they didn't answer.") • The "call-back " technique should be used. Not only is it important for the center to phone a caller when new information is available about his request. It is also helpful to ask callers to phone the center back when they have new information on a rumor they heard. RESPONDING TO RUMOR CALLS The ultimate success of a rumor control center depends on how rumor calls are handled. No amount of accurate information will despel fears if the contact between rumor central and the inquirer is unsatisfactory. Officials of the Chicago Rumor Central note that their personnel manned phones only two hours at a stretch, because " it is an exhausting experience to deal by telephone with hysterical or frightened persons." Recognizing the need for skilled response to rumor calls, the director of the rumor control center in Detroit, Michigan, issued special rumor-response instructions to his staff. The instructions distinguish the types of calls received and suggest general responses. The following briefly summarizes these guidelines: Rumor-Response Guidelines (Detroit) Crank Calls. These are defined as calls in which the caller is either abusive or wishes to offer suggestions for solving city problems. The staff should courteously hang up if a caller is abusive , obscene, or insulting. If callers want to offer suggestions, the staff should be courteous, refrain from debate, and terminate the conversation as soon as possible. Gossip . This would include information dealing with a person's personal life (e .g., "ls _ _ _ going with ____ ?") In response to such inquiries, the staff should state the function of the rumor control center (e.g., an attempt to clarify distorted information, par· ticularly concerning racial incidents, and to prevent the spread of rumors) and point out that personal information is not a part of this function. Requests for Irrelevant Information. Persons often call with rumors or questions not related to racial incidents. When pos3ible, give a courteous answer to the question and state the function of the rumor control center, emphasizing that this type of request is not included in the center's function. Rumors or Questions About Individuals, Organizations, or Agencies. Some callers will ask specific questions about other agencies· or organizations ( e.g. , Will the police strike?) These persons should be referred to the agency or group in question. Speculative Rumors. Persons sometimes call with vague rumors or questions about future racial incidents which cannot be investigated. Some of these callers may be fearful, some concerned, and some hostile. In any case, get as much information as the caller is willing to give and respond in a way similar to the following: "There are no facts to substantiate this statement as anything but a rumor. Riots are not inevitable, and no one is able to predict what will happen in the future . The city is prepared to handle any situation that occurs, and we believe that the public good cannot be served by repeating rumors such as these." Copies of the n;i.ayor's television speech are available for use in responding to these inquiries. If the caller does not accept this statement of the city's position, no further questioning, discussion, or explanation should be offered. The call should be terminated with the statement that the center has made a written report on the information and it will be turned over to field investigators. Ask that if the caller gets any additional information, he turn it over to rumor control for investigation. A person may call with information about a future event with specific facts that can be investigated. In such cases, the staff should get as much information as possible, including a copy of any literature being passed out if available, and explain that it will be given to the field staff for further investigation. If this information h as already been obtained , relate the facts to the caller, clarifying any distortions. These calls should be catalogued in a central information file (e.g., three x five-inch cards identifying the incident in detail, along with a report of subsequent investigation) available to every staff member for use in verifying rumors. If the caller wishes- to leave his name and phone number, the staff should offer to call back with info rmation uncovered. Rumors on Past and Present Issues and Events. A caller might ask a question or give information about an incident which has already happened or is happening at the time of the call. In these cases, obtain information and follow the same response procedure as with future-even t rumors noted above. Particularly, combat distortions with the facts available and, where necessary, state that the incident is still under investigation, the appropriate authorities have been notified and are acting in response to the distortions, and this is all the information we have at this time. 5 �In general, the staff should be particularly aware of the need to probe each call and try, if possible, to convert the caller from believing the rumor as fact to recognizing its source and questioning the reason for its being spread. Public Information During Disorders Rumor control is but a facet of the broader problem of managing public information during disorders. At a special meeting in mid-1968, sponsored by the National League of Cities, public information specialists compared notes on how they handled the information needs of the public and press during last summer's civil disturbances. Major points made at the meeting are summarized here as a guide for planning rumor control operations within the context of a total public information program for civil disorders.3 • Single information source: Many cities believe it important to have a single central headquarters for presenting information to the press and public. Most of these "press centrals" are located either in city hall (one city uses the council chamber) or in police headquarters. But several cities favor two information centers - one in the field for riot control information and another in city hall for major policy statements by the mayor and other officials. The two-center approach is definitely advised for best control of rumors. • Adequate staffing and equipment: City information specialists or trained police officers of high rank should man the press centers. Enough telephone lines and facilities for radio and television coverage also must be planned for. • Intergovernmental coordination: Plans must be made early to assure early coordinated release of information by local, state, and federal officials, preferably from one central point. • Background and comparative data: Several cities have fo und it useful, particularly in dealing with outof-town newsmen, to have background handouts prepared on what the city has already done to aUeviate some of the stated causes of riots. Comparative data regarding the number of arrests, crimes commited, and fire calls during " normal" periods also are helpful in giving perspective to incidents occurring during riots. • Advance conferences with news media: Most 6 3 Copies of Public Information and Civil Disorders, containing a meeting summary and texts of typical city emergency public information plans, may be obtained for $2.00 each from the National League of Cities, Department of Urban Studies, 16 12 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. cities recommend holding conferences with news media representatives to get - if possible - agreement on how riots would be reported, particularly the handling of rumors. Some cities use a 30-minute voluntary system of withholding reports that a disturbance has occurred in the hopes that it can be controlled in that time. Many reported success with getting news media cooperation in first checking their information with press central officials before broadcasting or printing it. Most of the public relations officials agreed that trying to get a total press-radioTV embargo on disturbance news was impractical. • Press identification: Some cities have special color-coded badges and identification cards for newsmen which are issued at press headquarters. Outergarmept and vehicle emblems often are requested by newsmen to prevent their being picked up by police after curfew hours have begun. Planning is perhaps the biggest need in meeting the public information requirements during a civil disorder, the meeting concluded. In addition, many of the specialists stressed the need for city officials to recognize the public relations aspects of their operations in normal times if crisis announcements were to avoid a "credibility gap." Each of these recommendations can complement a rumor control center and alleviate its problems. Rumor Versus Rumor During the height of last summer's riots, one caller had a curious request for Chicago's Rumor Central: "What are the latest rumors?" Actually, it was not a completely foolish question, for rumors can be used effectively to counter riots. Rumors of peace, order, quiet, and racial cooperation might prove more than helpful. After the death of Martin Luther King, for example, Mayor John Lindsay of New York spread the rumor that New York City was quiet. By covering up actual violence on Friday night, many observers feel that the mayor probably stopped outbreaks of arson and looting on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Indeed, fighting rumor with rumor may weU be the most effective technique available to city officials for heading off civil disorders. The calm, restrained voice of top city officials over TV and radio as rumors of riots are forming is essential to maintaining citizen calm. Yet in the final analysis, it is the individual citizen who determines the life, growth , and death of a rumor. He can pass it on, he can embellish it - or he can question its validity. "In a potential panic situation," advises Dr. Farnsworth, "remain cool and collected." It is a difficult prescription to fulfill, but city officials must take all possible steps to fight the deadly conseque nces of citywide panic. �Appendix Recommended Procedure for Setting Up a Rumor Control Centra I* Basically, Rumor Central consist s of te n telephones connected on a sequential hunt system, personnel to man th e telephon es, a good system of communication with the police and fire departments and various other private and public age ncies with staff in the field, and two men to check out rumors and to receive incoming reports from th ese departments. T he operation ca n be expanded or decreased in size as the volume of calls merits. T here are five basic considerations in setting up a Ru mor Cen tral. Th ese are: 1. Publicizing the teleph one number 2. Phy sical eq uip me n t 3. Personnel 4 . Clearly defined procedures 5. Adequ ate system of com m un ica tion with the police and fire de partments and other sources of intelligence Publicity Once the d ec ision had been made to establish Rumor Central , the City News Bureau, a ce ntral news-gathering agency, was no tified. Information abou t the service went out on its lines to all member media. Th e press was give n the R umor Centr al number and was told that it was a nu m ber where citizens could rep ort inciden ts, chec k out rum ors, and obtain o the r informa t ion relevant to civil d isorder. We received excell ent cooperatio n fro m the news med ia. In add ition to using the informatio n as a public service ann o uncement , many inclu ded it as a news item . • This appendix is excerpted from Ru- mor Central, issued by the Chicago Comm ission on Huma n Relations. The recommended proced ure is that used by th e Commission's own Rumor Ce ntral. Physical Operation The operation should be centralized and include: Telephones. One phone numb er and from two to ten phones connec ted on a sequ ential hunt, so tha t if the first is bu sy, the call is relayed to the nex t line. Preferably , the connected phones should not be lines used by th e agency in the course of normal business. Two separate p hones tp be used ex clusively by research staff responsible for receiving police reports and checking rumors. Large Map. Stree t map o f the city, vi sible to all phones, covered by clear plastic, on whi ch verified in cidents can be recorded. Black board. Also clearly visible to ph ones, on which verfied quie t areas and the nature and progress of incidents may be record ed. Telephone Notebooks. Notebooks to be placed at each phone for telephone personnel to use as reso urce material in answe ring questions. Each should include a street map of the city to be used in routing callers arou nd disord ers and xe roxed copies of reports and newspaper clippings giving de tail s about curfew regulations, agencies distributing food , and o th er pertinent inform ation. Con tac t Note books. One for eac h staff research man which includ es all im portant ph one numbers to be used in chec king out info rm atio n. Forms. (1) Log for perso nnel t o tall y incoming calls an d rec o rd the co ntent o f im portant o nes. (2) Incide nt report form s for recording all verified police and fu e department informatio n, these to be compiled in a permanent log. (3) Rumor check-out form s for telephone personnel to give contact research staff requ esting that he check out a rumor. Personnel During th e peak of disord ers, Rumor Central was manned 24 hours a day . Pe rsonnel were assigned to day shifts, 8 a.m . to 6 p.m., or night shifts beginning at 6 :00 p.m . In the evening, staff remained on duty until the number of incoming calls began to dwindle. Then the Commission answering service took over, usually around 2: 00 a.m ., relaying to a staff person at home only the most important calls. The following personnel are recommended : Supervisor. Teleph o ne Personnel. One per phone, plus several ex tra to relieve th em. To sup pleme nt st aff, we enlisted the help of volunteers, primarily gradu ate stud ents. A volun teer should have a good kn owledge of the ph ysical geogr aphy of a city and th e location of major st ree ts, an understanding of the pro blem s that can occur during a disorder, and an authoritative, reassuring telephone manner. All telephone person nel, staff and volunteers, received an initial briefing o n the correc t way to answer the phones and subsequent briefings before each shift to fill them in on answers to current q uestions and details of on-going disturbances. Research Contac t Men. Several staff members clearly identified as such to the telepho ne perso nnel and permanently available 7 �to take incoming police and fire reports and check out rumors. Oerk. To record all disturbances and verify quiet areas on the blackboard, keep the map up to date, reproduce and circulate information, and keep a permanent log of police and fue reports. Field Staff. As available and necessary, to go to the scene of reported trouble and feed back information. During the height of the trouble, we stationed a man in the police department where he could listen to all incoming reports and relay up-to-the-minute information to us. In the future, we plan to have our own radio receiving equipment so that all incoming police reports will be received directly by our office. Typical Calls and Procedure for Handling Incident Calls. Many people call to report an incident or find out if a rumor they have heard is true. For example, "I can see smoke . and hear sirens from my apartment at _ _ Can you tell me what is happ ening?" If a fue in that vicinity is recorded on the blackboard, the person answering the phone simply gives the caller the facts. "Yes, th ere was a fue at ___ . It is under control and the police have dispersed the people who gathered." If there is no report on the board, th e 8 operator records the location and nature of th e rumor and relays it to the contact man to check out. The caller may wait for confumation, but most are satisfied wit11 an answer like, Thank your for reporting it; we are now checking it out." Once the information has been checked out, the facts are given to all telephone personnel. Information Calls. These include a wide range of questions concerning curfew, location of the National Guard, and agencies distributing food and clothing. Many of these questions can be anticipated and the answers explained prior to any shift and included in the phone notebooks. One frequent kind of information call is on travel within the city. "I have to work tonigh t and usually travel south on Western Avenue. Is that route safe? " The operator will refer to the big map and his street map, then either answer, "We have no report of trouble in that area. You shouldn't have any problems," or "There have been fues on that street and traffic is being rerouted. You might detour and take Darnen." Good Communications System A Rumor Central operation is valuable only to the extent that the information disseminated is correct. Consequently, good outside contacts and efficient means of relaying information to telephone personnel are essential. The potential outside contacts should be identified prior to the establishment of a Rumor Central and their phone numbers recorded so th at any staff member can check out rumors. These sources may include the police and fue departments, city youth agencies, . social centers, and other institutions that might be in the area of trouble or have access to dependable information. Contact must be made with these agencies in advance, letting them know they will be contacted and requesting that they report to Rumor Central if they have information. The research men should also establish a schedule for making routine checks with the police department to obtain relevant reports. Contact was made with the police department at least every 20 minutes. If fi eld staff are available, they can be dispatched to trouble areas to report regularly. Good communications within tlrn operation depend upon the clear definition of resp onsibility and communication procedures. The research contact men are perhaps the most vital part of the operation. All telephone personnel should know who is on duty to check out rumors and should submit written requests for information to these research men. After any report is checked out with the police department, the information should be recorded on the blackboard for all perso nnel so that duplication of checking is avoided. ( � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Was AT A GLANCE Management Information Service International City Managers’ Association / January 1969 Teer een ee oc UL alan) nice and fan many a riot. With modern advances in communications, the spreading of rumors during civil disorders is easier than ever be- fore, and the high-tension atmos- phere of riots makes citizens vul- nerable to distortions of truth. In an effort to squelch rumors that feed on civil disturbances, several cities have set up rumor control centers. Basically, such a center consists of a well-publi- UE WU eee UN a By Walter L. Webb Staff Member International City Managers’ Association cized telephone service that citi- zens may call during times of racial tension to report incidents and to check out rumors. The Chicago Commission on Human Relations has established a ‘Ru- mor Central’ that is being looked into by other cities as a model. A separate phone number for rumor control, tactful personnel who have the confidence of those who phone the center, and effective “call-back” procedures are among 0 the keys for effective operation. Rumor control should be inte- grated with the city’s total public information program for civil dis- orders. Good public relations in normal times is essential for avoid- ing a “credibility gap” in public EVOL Vinten tele MamolUT gay -aamcol gett may be that the most effective way for city officials to fight destructive rumors is to spread contradictory “rumors” of peace, order, and quiet. Rumor Control During Civil Disorders By Walter L. Webb Staff Member International City Managers’ Association “The entire Loop is in flames!” . . . “Rap Brown is here!” ... “Everybody is looting at Milwaukee and Ashland.” . . . “Stokely Carmichael has just landed by submarine from Lake Michigan.” .. . “Twenty thou- sand Negroes are marching on the Loop, the streets are deserted, and all the shoppers are locked inside the department stores!” These are just a few of the rumors that spread like wildfire across Chicago within a five-day period last April. If these savage rumors had gone unchecked, “they could have done the city far more damage than Mrs. O’Leary’s cow,” one observer has commented. Inevitably, rumors will multiply during periods of tension and anxiety. Civil unrest, for a variety of rea- sons, is shaking our social order. In such a situation, innumerable phantoms roam and haunt the city. That is why the shattering power of rumors is being closely examined, perhaps for the first time in history. Computers on the campus of Brandeis Uni- versity are beginning to check all kinds of informa- tion about rumors — the time of day they pop up, the typical circumstances, etc. — in an effort to pin down their birth, life, and death. And public servants in several major cities — per- haps most notably Chicago — have developed tech- niques for quashing rumors as soon as they pose a threat to community stability. This report, based largely on the Chicago experience, is intended to aid local officials in their efforts to fight rumors, particu- larly in times of riot and civil disorder. The Psychology of Rumor There are two requirements for a rumor to grow: (1) It must contain information that is important, in one way or another, to the hearer. (2) The details must be cloudy. Yet, beyond these basic “rumor- facts,” it is surprising that so little is known about rumors, for they have profoundly affected man’s his- tory. Armies have clashed and governments have top- pled on the basis of unfounded rumors. Nero, for example, did not really fiddle while Rome burned; it was a rumor deliberately spread by his enemies. The United States certainly had no plans, in 1958, to re- store the dictator Perez Jimenez to power in Vene- zuela, yet that rumor touched off the deadly “anti- Nixon” riots that disturbed hemispheric relationships for years. Because rumors have always spread like a dread disease through man’s organizations, one expert sus- pects that they fill some deep-felt need in human society, despite the fact that they can rip the fabric of that society in short order.’ WHY RUMORS GROW The one new factor in the field of rumors is their speed of transmission. Nowadays, of course, rumors spread more quickly than in the past, thanks to the telephone. But essentially they are the same as always — falsehoods masquerading as truths. “We live in a world of instant communications,” says Dr. Dana L. Farnsworth, who for many years has observed the effects of mass tension on mental health. “Yet this simply means that unfounded rumors can spread as rapidly as the truth.” Dr. Farnsworth, who is chairman of the Council on Mental Health of the American Medical Associa- tion, points out that rumors inevitably breed more rumors in a deadly spiral. “Rumors blur the edges of truth, thus making people feel still more insecure. And because insecurity is the soil in which rumors grow, any rumor simply increases the likelihood of the emergence of still more rumors.” Why do citizens play with fire by passing on ru- mors? One authority has suggested that rumors may be to society what daydreams are to individuals. As such, they could be wish fulfillment or fear fulfill- ment. Psychologists have long demonstrated that hu- mans often see what they expect to see, what they wish to see, or what they fear to see. ’ Aan effective technique for illustrating how rumors grow is to simulate a rumor. The process is quite simple. An ob- server of a given situation reports to a non-observer what he witnessed. The non-observer then passes on to another non- observer what he was told, this non-observer in turn reports to another non-observer, etc. The “story” as it ends up is often humorously different from what the actual witness originally reported. The Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B'rith has prepared a rumor clinic based on the above “laboratory-rumor”’ princi- ple. The clinic features a film strip to illustrate the situations to be reported and passed on. Information about the clinic may be obtained from regional offices of the League. “Uncertainty increases the vulnerability of the in- dividual,” states Dr. Farnsworth. “During a period of tension, the individual becomes highly suspicious. The more lurid the story, the more likely it is to be believed. Because of their very uncertainty, rumors are more likely to be believed than fact.” Apparently, too, there is an inner compulsion that forces many citizens to pass on a rumor. “When a person hears a rumor,” continues Dr. Farnsworth, “he then has (or at least feels he has) unique informa- tion. This makes him an important person in his own eyes. He feels good toward himself, even though the rumor may be terrifying. But he can only continue this feeling of goodness, of importance, if he imparts his unique information to someone else.” RUMORS DURING RIOTS No riot occurs without rumors to incite, accom- pany, and intensify the violence, noted the late Gor- don Allport of Harvard, considered the foremost authority on the nature of rumor. The National Advisory Commission on Civil Dis- orders (the Kerner Commission) found irrefutable evi- dence that rumors not only caused the rapid spread of last summer’s disorders, but in some cases actually touched off those disorders. Here is what its report says: “Rumors significantly aggravated tension and dis- order in more than 65 percent of the disorders studied by the Commission. Sometimes, as in Tampa and New Haven, rumor served as the spark which turned an incident into a civil disorder. Elsewhere, notably Detroit and Newark, even when they were not precipitating or motivating factors, inflaming rumors made the job of police and community lead- ers far more difficult.” The Tampa incident was a clear-cut case of a ru- mor causing society to devour itself. In the earliest stages of unrest, a deputy sheriff died. The wire serv- ices immediately sent out a news flash that rioters had killed the man. The rumor spread. Within 30 min- utes reporters discovered the truth — that the deputy had died of a heart attack. By then it was too late; the city was in turmoil. Another rumor, the following day, compounded the problem. Tampa police headquarters was informed by semihysterical rumor-listeners that 20 Negro men, bared to the waist and carrying clubs, had assembled. Actually, the men turned out to be construction workers simply doing their job. Yet the rumor had already done its damage. It took the National Guard and intense efforts on the part of community leaders, both Negro and white, to restore order. Patricia Q. Sheehan, the mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey, confirms the deadly power of rumors. During the disorders last year, she observed, it seemed “almost as if there was a fever in the air.” The press, radio, and TV reported that guerrilla bands were roaming the streets — an unfounded rumor that struck terror into white communities. “Rumors were coming in from all sides on July 17th,” she reported to the Kerner Commission. “Negroes were calling to warn of possible disturb- ances; whites were calling; shop owners were calling. Most of the people were concerned about a possible bloodbath.” The thought crossed her mind at that time that “we are talking ourselves into it.” On the campus of Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the new Lemberg Center for the Study of Violence hopes eventually to feed com- puters with all sorts of information about riots — rumors, times of day, temperature, triggering inci- dents, etc. — and find relationships that may help in predicting violence. Center officials note that rumors are obviously not the sole cause of riots. Their causes are many and deepseated. But once riots have begun, rumors can make them worse. The Center’s preliminary findings, according to Miss Terry Knopf, research associate, indicate there is a pattern to them. First, there are general and vague predictions of impending trouble. ‘Whites,’ “Ne- groes,” “Army,” or “police” are said to be arming and preparing. These reports keep tension high. Next come specific rumors that prepare and trigger action. Rumor Control Operations Perhaps the nation’s best-run rumor control opera- tion last summer was set up by the Chicago Commis- sion on Human Relations. With its dedicated band of rumor-quashers — professional social workers, clerks, typists, volunteers — the Commission operated with such success that its techniques are being copied by a good many cities around the country. The Commis- sion’s “Rumor Central” — as the operation was named — was singled out for commendation by the Kerner Commission.” As reported by Raymond J. Siewert, supervisor of Rumor Central, the best method for quashing rumors is simple: “The bald truth, good or bad, is the only way to fight a rumor.” Yet the bald truth must be instantly available to the public — and it is here that ? MIS has received information on rumor control centers in more than 25 cities. Since the Chicago Rumor Central incorporates principles widely used elsewhere, this report fo- cuses primarily on the Chicago experience. Other cities which MIS has learned have either set up, or intend to set up, rumor control centers are: Phoenix, Ariz.; Hartford, Conn.; Atlanta, Ga.; Decatur, Ill.; Wichita, Kan.; Louisville, Ky.; Baltimore and Salisbury, Md.; Boston and Springfield, Mass.; Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids, Mich.; Kansas City, Mo.; Plainfield, N.J.; Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, N.Y.; Dayton, Toledo, and Y oungs- town, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Erie and Philadelphia, Pa.; Houston, Tex.; Norfolk and Richmond, Va.; and Seattle, Wash. Rumor Central’s techniques are being looked to as a guide. The Commission has published a full description of how Rumor Central operates. Since the description is reproduced in full as an appendix to this report, the following section presents only an overview of the operation, noting particularly the key factors to its success. “RUMOR CENTRAL” IN ACTION Chicago’s Rumor Central — which on a limited scale operates throughout the year — consists in times of crisis of a telephone hookup manned 24 hours a day, field workers who gather factual information with which to combat rumors, and others who try to spread the truth in danger areas. The Central phone number is widely advertised in the press and on TV, and citizens are urged to call and check the truth of any reports they have heard. The system met its first big test in the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Rumor Cen- tral was besieged with calls. Two telephone lines quickly proved inadequate, and three others were added. Thousands of calls continued to swamp the lines, while delays ran to a matter of hours. Ten lines finally were opened and volunteers brought in from seminaries throughout the city. For the three days of the riot, 15 people answered the calls, 24 hours a day. If the facts were not known, the caller’s number was taken, the situation investigated, and the citizen was called back promptly. “It’s really a simple technique,” reports James E. Burns, director of the Human Relations Commission. “We answer questions, calm people, deny rumors, al- lay fears, and try to protect people by keeping them out of the danger zones. We have to have the trust of the public, and we must have accurate information on what’s going on.” During the height of the April disturbances, Ru- mor Central in the Commission offices resembled a military situation room. At least five telephone lines were reserved for residents’ queries. Other lines were kept open for periodic reports from Commission field workers who were circulating in troubled areas. A wall-sized map of the Chicago area, with a plas- tic overlay, was used to pinpoint trouble spots. Areas where sniping occurred were marked with a blue grease pencil, blocked-off streets were marked in black, burning sections in red, alternate bus lines around tense sections in yellow, and so on. One-third of the 27 professionals on the Commis- sion staff are Negroes, many of whom were spending long hours in the riot areas talking to neighborhood leaders and trying to calm the situation. To make certain that the information is correct, Rumor Central has its own network of intelligence courses. When any kind of civil unrest breaks loose in Chicago, trained Commission staffers immediately MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICE January 1969 — Vol. 1 No. L-1 Editor: Walter L. Webb Management Information Service reports are published monthly by the International City Managers’ Association, 1140 Connecticut Ave- nue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Second- class postage permit pending. Copyright © 1969 by the International City Managers’ Associa- tion. Views expressed are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy of ICMA. No part of this report may be repro- duced without permission of the copyright owner. Subscription rates (including inquiry- answering and additional services) are based on population of subscribing jurisdiction and will be furnished on request. This report is intended primarily for sub- scribing jurisdictions above 25,000 population. Concurrent monthly reports, prepared primar- ily for jurisdictions below 25,000 population, are available from Management Information Service. ; race to tlie scene of the disturbance and promptly phone in on-the-spot reports. One man is dispatched to police headquarters to monitor all calls, another to the fire department. Still other staff members per- form liaison work with the mayors’ office, city agen- cies, and private organizations dealing with civil rights. One good intelligence tool, Commission staffers re- port, is simply a city phone directory cross-referenced by location. When a call comes in asking about trouble in a certain block and nothing is known about the situation, a Rumor Central staffer will call citi- zens at random in that block, identify himself, and calmly ask if there are any signs of a disturbance. New facts, as they come in, are immediately typed, copied by machine, and distributed within two or three minutes to all phone operators so they will have the latest situation reports at their fingertips. The Chicago experience points up several easily overlooked factors that many cities have found im- portant in establishing a rumor cental. Among them: ®A separate phone number for rumor control is desirable. This not only frees the police department from overly used phone lines but — perhaps more important — creates a “climate of trust” between the rumor-inquirer and the rumor control center. During civil disorders, citizens — particularly non-white — of- ten suspect that information given over police depart- ment phones is purposely distorted to make the city government look good. ® Rumor central must be trusted by citizens to tell the truth. It is desirable, if possible, for non-whites to handle the rumor inquiries of other non-whites. Some cities report a greater climate of trust by having a non-governmental agency (such as the Urban League) man the rumor control center. @The center should operate round-the-clock. Imagine the hysteria that could be caused by a rumor that even the rumor control center had been knocked out! (i.e., “I phoned, but they didn’t answer.”’) ® The “call-back”’ technique should be used. Not only is it important for the center to phone a caller when new information is available about his request. It is also helpful to ask callers to phone the center back when they have new information on a rumor they heard. RESPONDING TO RUMOR CALLS The ultimate success of a rumor control center de- pends on how rumor calls are handled. No amount of accurate information will despel fears if the contact between rumor central and the inquirer is unsatis- factory. Officials of the Chicago Rumor Central note that their personnel manned phones only two hours at a stretch, because “it is an exhausting experience to deal by telephone with hysterical or frightened per- sons.” Recognizing the need for skilled response to rumor calls, the director of the rumor control center in De- troit, Michigan, issued special rumor-response instruc- tions to his staff. The instructions distinguish the types of calls received and suggest general responses. The following briefly summarizes these guidelines: Rumor-Response Guidelines (Detroit) Crank Calls. These are defined as calls in which the caller is either abusive or wishes to offer suggestions for solving city problems. The staff should courte- ously hang up if a caller is abusive, obscene, or insult- ing. If callers want to offer suggestions, the staff should be courteous, refrain from debate, and termi- nate the conversation as soon as possible. Gossip. This would include information dealing with a person’s personal life (e.g., “Is going with __?’) In response to such inquiries, the staff should state the function of the rumor control center (e.g., an attempt to clarify distorted information, par- ticularly concerning racial incidents, and to prevent the spread of rumors) and point out that personal information is not a part of this function. Requests for Irrelevant Information. Persons often call with rumors or questions not related to racial incidents. When possible, give a courteous answer to the question and state the function of the rumor con- trol center, emphasizing that this type of request is not included in the center’s function. Rumors or Questions About Individuals, Organiza- tions, or Agencies. Some callers will ask specific ques- tions about other agencies 6r organizations (e.g., Will the police strike?) These persons should be referred to the agency or group in question. Speculative Rumors. Persons sometimes call with vague rumors or questions about future racial inci- dents which cannot be investigated. Some of these callers may be fearful, some concerned, and some hostile. In any case, get as much information as the caller is willing to give and respond in a way similar to the following: “There are no facts to substantiate this statement as anything but a rumor. Riots are not inevitable, and no one is able to predict what will happen in the future. The city is prepared to handle any situation that occurs, and we believe that the public good can- not be served by repeating rumors such as these.” Copies of the mayor’s television speech are ayail- able for use in responding to these inquiries. If the caller does not accept this statement of the city’s position, no further questioning, discussion, or explanation should be offered. The call should be ter- minated with the statement that the center has made a written report on the information and it will be turned over to field investigators. Ask that if the cal- ler gets any additional information, he turn it over to rumor control for investigation. A person may call with information about a future event with specific facts that can be investigated. In such cases, the staff should get as much infor- mation as possible, including a copy of any literature being passed out if available, and explain that it will be given to the field staff for further investigation. If this information has already been obtained, relate the facts to the caller, clarifying any distortions. These calls should be catalogued in a central information file (e.g., three x five-inch cards identifying the inci- dent in detail, along with a report of subsequent in- vestigation) available to every staff member for use in verifying rumors. If the caller wishes-to leave his name and phone number, the staff should offer to call back with information uncovered. Rumors on Past and Present Issues and Events. A caller might ask a question or give information about an incident which has already happened or is happen- ing at the time of the call. In these cases, obtain information and follow the same response procedure as with future-event rumors noted above. Particularly, combat distortions with the facts available and, where necessary, state that the incident is still under investigation, the appropriate authorities have been notified and are acting in re- sponse to the distortions, and this is all the informa- tion we have at this time. In general, the staff should be particularly aware of the need to probe each call and try, if possible, to convert the caller from believing the rumor as fact to recognizing its source and questioning the reason for its being spread. Public Information During Disorders Rumor control is but a facet of the broader prob- lem of managing public information during disorders. At a special meeting in mid-1968, sponsored by the National League of Cities, public information special- ists compared notes on how they handled the infor- mation needs of the public and press during last sum- mer’s civil disturbances. Major points made at the meeting are summarized here as a guide for planning rumor control operations within the context of a fo- tal public information program for civil disorders.? © Single information source: Many cities believe it important to have a single central headquarters for presenting information to the press and public. Most of these “‘press centrals” are located either in city hall (one city uses the council chamber) or in police head- quarters. But several cities favor two information cen- ters — one in the field for riot control information and another in city hall for major policy statements by the mayor and other officials. The two-center approach is definitely advised for best control of rumors. © Adequate staffing and equipment: City infor- mation specialists or trained police officers of high rank should man the press centers. Enough telephone lines and facilities for radio and television coverage also must be planned for. © Intergovernmental coordination: Plans must be made early to assure early coordinated release of in- formation by local, state, and federal officials, prefer- ably from one central point. © Background and comparative data: Several cities have found it useful, particularly in dealing with out- of-town newsmen, to have background handouts pre- pared on what the city has already done to alleviate some of the stated causes of riots. Comparative data regarding the number of arrests, crimes commited, and fire calls during “normal” periods also are helpful in giving perspective to incidents occurring during riots. ® Advance conferences with news media: Most : Copies of Public Information and Civil Disorders, con- taining a meeting summary and texts of typical city emer- gency public information plans, may be obtained for $2.00 each from the National League of Cities, Department of Ur- ban Studies, 1612 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. cities recommend holding conferences with news media representatives to get — if possible — agree- ment on how riots would be reported, particularly the handling of rumors. Some cities use a 30-minute voluntary system of withholding reports that a dis- turbance has occurred in the hopes that it can be controlled in that time. Many reported success with getting news media cooperation in first checking their information with press central officials before broad- casting or printing it. Most of the public relations officials agreed that trying to get a total press-radio- TV embargo on disturbance news was impractical. © Press identification: Some cities have special color-coded badges and identification cards for news- men which are issued at press headquarters. Outer- garment and vehicle emblems often are requested by newsmen to prevent their being picked up by police after curfew hours have begun. Planning is perhaps the biggest need in meeting the public information requirements during a civil disor- der, the meeting concluded. In addition, many of the specialists stressed the need for city officials to recog- nize the public relations aspects of their operations in normal times if crisis announcements were to avoid a “credibility gap.” Each of these recommendations can complement a rumor control center and alleviate its problems. Rumor Versus Rumor During the height of last summer’s riots, one caller had a curious request for Chicago’s Rumor Central: “What are the latest rumors?” Actually, it was not a completely foolish question, for rumors can be used effectively to counter riots. Rumors of peace, order, quiet, and racial cooperation might prove more than helpful. After the death of Martin Luther King, for example, Mayor John Lind- say of New York spread the rumor that New York City was quiet. By covering up actual violence on Friday night, many observers feel that the mayor probably stopped outbreaks of arson and looting on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Indeed, fighting rumor with rumor may well be the most effective technique available to city officials for heading off civil disorders. The calm, restrained voice of top city officials over TV and radio as ru- mors of riots are forming is essential to maintaining citizen calm. Yet in the final analysis, it is the individual citizen who determines the life, growth, and death of a ru- mor. He can pass it on, he can embellish it — or he can question its validity. “In a potential panic situation,” advises Dr. Farns- worth, “remain cool and collected.” It is a difficult prescription to fulfill, but city officials must take all possible steps to fight the deadly consequences of citywide panic. Appendix Recommended Procedure for Setting Up a Rumor Control Central* Basically, Rumor Central consists of ten telephones connected on a sequential hunt system, personnel to man the telephones, a good system of communication with the po- lice and fire departments and various other private and public agencies with staff in the field, and two men to check out rumors and to receive incoming reports from these de- partments. The operation can be expanded or decreased in size as the volume of calls merits. There are five basic considerations in set- ting up a Rumor Central. These are: . Publicizing the telephone number . Physical equipment . Personnel Clearly defined procedures . Adequate system of communication with the police and fire departments and other sources of intelligence UPrwWNe Publicity Once the decision had been made to establish Rumor Central, the City News Bu- reau, a central news-gathering agency, was notified. Information about the service went out on its lines to all member media. The press was given the Rumor Central number and was told that it was a number where citizens could report incidents, check out rumors, and obtain other information rele- vant to civil disorder. We received excellent cooperation from the news media. In addi- tion to using the information as a public service announcement, many included it as a news item. * This appendix is excerpted from Ru- mor Central, issued by the Chicago Commis- sion on Human Relations. The recom- mended procedure is that used by the Com- mission’s own Rumor Central. Physical Operation The operation should be centralized and include: Telephones. One phone number and from two to ten phones connected on a sequen- tial hunt, so that if the first is busy, the call is relayed to the next line. Preferably, the connected phones should not be lines used by the agency in the course of normal busi- ness. Two separate phones to be used exclu- sively by research staff responsible for re- ceiving police reports and checking rumors. Large Map. Street map of the city, visible to all phones, covered by clear plastic, on which verified incidents can be recorded. Blackboard. Also clearly visible to phones, on which verfied quiet areas and the nature and progress of incidents may be recorded. Telephone Notebooks. Notebooks to be placed at each phone for telephone person- nel to use as resource material in answering questions. Each should include a street map of the city to be used in routing callers around disorders and xeroxed copies of re- ports and newspaper clippings giving details about curfew regulations, agencies distrib- uting food, and other pertinent information. Contact Notebooks. One for each staff re- search man which includes all important phone numbers to be used in checking out information. Forms. (1) Log for personnel to tally incom- ing calls and record the content of impor- tant ones. (2) Incident report forms for re- cording all verified police and fire depart- ment information, these to be compiled in a permanent log. (3) Rumor check-out forms for telephone personnel to give contact re- search staff requesting that he check out a rumor. Personnel During the peak of disorders, Rumor Central was manned 24 hours a day. Person- nel were assigned to day shifts, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., or night shifts beginning at 6:00 p.m. In the evening, staff remained on duty until the number of incoming calls began to dwindle. Then the Commission answering service took over, usually around 2:00 a.m., relaying to a staff person at home only the most important calls. The following person- nel are recommended: : Supervisor. Telephone Personnel. One per phone, plus several extra to relieve them. To supplement staff, we enlisted the help of volunteers, pri- marily graduate students. A volunteer should have a good knowl- edge of the physical geography of a city and the location of major streets, an understand- ing of the problems that can occur during a disorder, and an authoritative, reassuring telephone manner. All telephone personnel, staff and volun- teers, received an initial briefing on the cor- rect way to answer the phones and subse- quent briefings before each shift to fill them in on answers to current questions and de- tails of on-going disturbances. Research Contact Men. Several staff mem- bers clearly identified as such to the tele- phone personnel and permanently available 7 to take incoming police and fire reports and check out rumors. Clerk. To record all disturbances and verify quiet areas on the blackboard, keep the map up to date, reproduce and circulate informa- tion, and keep a permanent log of police and fire reports. Field Staff. As available and necessary, to go to the scene of reported trouble and feed back information. During the height of the trouble, we stationed a man in the police department where he could listen to all in- coming reports and relay up-to-the-minute information to us. In the future, we plan to have our own radio receiving equipment so that all incoming police reports will be re- ceived directly by our office. Typical Calls and Procedure for Handling Incident Calls. Many people call to report an incident or find out if a rumor they have heard is true. For example, “I can see smoke and hear sirens from my apartment at___ Can you tell me what is happening?” If a fire in that vicinity is recorded on the blackboard, the person answering the phone simply gives the caller the facts. “Yes, there was a fire at . It is under control and the police have dispersed the people who gathered.” If there is no report on the board, the operator records the location and nature of the rumor and relays it to the contact man to check out. The caller may wait for con- firmation, but most are satisfied with an an- swer like, “Thank your for reporting it; we are now checking it out.” Once the informa- tion has been checked out, the facts are given to all telephone personnel. Information Calls. These include a wide Tange of questions concerning curfew, loca- tion of the National Guard, and agencies dis- tributing food and clothing. Many of these questions can be anticipated and the an- swers explained prior to any shift and included in the phone notebooks. One frequent kind of information call is on travel within the city. “I have to work tonight and usually travel south on Western Avenue. Is that route safe?” The operator will refer to the big map and his street map, then cither answer, “We have no report of trouble in that area. You shouldn't have any problems,” or “There have been fires on that street and traffic is being rerouted. You might detour and take Damen.” Good Communications System A Rumor Central operation is valuable only to the extent that the information dis- seminated is correct. Consequently, good outside contacts and efficient means of re- laying information to telephone personnel are essential. The potential outside contacts should be identified prior to the establishment of a Rumor Central and their phone numbers re- corded so that any staff member can check out rumors. These sources may include the police and fire departments, city youth agencies, .social centers, and other institu- tions that might be in the area of trouble or have access to dependable information. Con- tact must be made with these agencies in advance, letting them know they will be contacted and requesting that they report to Rumor Central if they have information. The research men should also establish a schedule for making routine checks with the police department to obtain relevant re- ports. Contact was made with the police de- partment at least every 20 minutes. If field staff are available, they can be dispatched to trouble areas to report regu- larly. Good communications within the opera- tion depend upon the clear definition of responsibility and communication proce- dures. The research contact men are perhaps the most vital part of the operation. All tele- phone personnel should know who is on duty to check out rumors and should sub- mit written requests for information to these research men. After any report is checked out with the police department, the information should be recorded on the blackboard for all personnel so that duplica- tion of checking is avoided. ~~  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 4, Document 66 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 4 Folder topic: Community Relations Commission | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/8d160ef7d552b1abd057388f9847fd77.pdf a5175a877b28ef776424700b7f0493a9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. CITY OF ATLANTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 J,uuan, 13, 1969 CHARLES L . DAVIS DIR EC TO R O F FI N AN C E EDGAR A . VAUGHN , JR . DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE GEORGE J. BERRY DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Mr. Bat Vetch lxecutlve Director CGl!IIIUDit y lelatlcnw Commtui.oo 1203 City Rall Atl anta, Georgia 30303 Dur lats The City l• • aambff of the lnterDational City Manager•' Aaaociation; -4 u a reault of thta memb•rahtp, ve receive pclodic 111a11ag8illelll reporta. llloV1ng of your tntereat in rumor control, I 1111 •ncl.o alag a copy for your pereonal uae of our late,t report vhtcb 11 on thla auhjec·t mattft. lf.acei:ely, (J/a-.L,_ / £)._._____ Chul• ... Davl• Dlnctor of rtnace CUUdhf lnclo,ure cc a IIOOOl'able It.o n G. fanl• Nr. a. IUl J.ndera v · � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 501 CITY HALL ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 January 13, 1969 CHARLES L. DAVIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE EDGAR A. VAUGHN, JR. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE GEORGE J. BERRY DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Mr. Nat Welch Executive Director Community Relations Commission 1203 City Hall Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Dear Nat: The City is a member of the International City Managers’ Recusemiea and as @ result of this membership, we receive periodic management reports. Knowing of your interest in rumor control, I am enclosing a copy for your personal use of our latest report which is on this subject matter, Sincerely, ODEO tae Charles L. Davis Director of Finance CLD: dhf Enclosure ce: Honorable Milton G. Farris Mr. R. Earl Landers |  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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This a favorable national reputais probably the mo?t stimu)attion because its people have ing luncheon club 1~ the city. been willing to change , espeSpeakers since the first of the cially in regard to race relayear have included Mayor tions. The city is now fa ced Ivan Allen, form er Gov. Carl with the challenge of improvSanders, Julian Bond, local ing on t hat r eputat ion or fallNAACP President L o n n i e ing a way from it. King, Dr. John Letson , Human relations must be SCLC's Andrew Young and improved between white peoDona ld Hollowell . ple and black people-not ~r * only on a group basis but as DRIVE THROUGH some of an individual. An individual the upper income Negr o r esiusually has a feeling of good d e n t i a I areas as Collier will toward his fe llow-man Heights and P eyton Forest in but has little knowledge of t he Cascade area. You will what helpful role he can persee that Atlanta has a subform to make it a visible stailltial nwnber of m iddle and reality. upper income Negroes w~o Here are 10 specific suggestake pride in home ownership tions : just as any other comparable group . BE INFORMED on what is * * happening in regard to local ENCOURAGE YOUR busiurban problems. ness or professio na\ organizaREAD THE Report of the tion tc, expand its Negro Natio nal Advisory Commism embershi p. The A t I a n t a sion on Civil Disorder s. We Chamber of Commerce took need to understand m ore t he initial step some ten about the problems. This is yea rs ago . This wa y lawyer s one of the most important get to . know la wyers a nd presidential Commission reteachers get to know teachers ports ever made. If you can't as persons and prejudice wade through the severalfa des. hundred page paper back ed!* tion, an excellent 30-page diLEARN TO pr onounce t he gest is available. word "Negro" correctly. The word is pronounced "kneeTAKE A tour of some of grow." This is d ifficult for a our economically depr essed white Southerner who has a reas and let the local resigrown up saying "Nigra." If dents tell what they are doing you can' t pronounce it r orto improve t heir lot. These rectly, just say black since tours are sponsored by Ecoboth are accept~ble. The term no mic Opportunity Atlanta fo r " colored person" is old hat. individuals and groups. ArProper titles are also very r angements ca n be mad~ by important. calling Mrs. Mary Lou MitchVISIT ANOTHER church. ell ,at 525-4262. Four members of the Commu- * * * nity Relations Commi ssion are outsta nding ministers. They are the Rev. Sam Williams, pastor of the F r iend~ ship Baptist Church ; Rabbi Jacob Rothschild of the Temple · Dr. R. E . Lee, pastor of the ' Lutheran Church of the Redeemer · a nd Dr. J ohn Randolph 'T aylor, minister _of t he e n t r ,a 1 Presbyterian Church. Visitors ar e welcomed as in other Atlanta churches . ATTEND A . lecture or concert at the Atlanta University Cente r , E mo ry University, Georgia State or one of Atlanta 's severa l other institutions of higher learning. Become exposed to some new ideas a nd new people. The two most interesting lectures my wife a nd I hea rd last year were those of John K. Galbraith and Walter Heller at the Atlanta University Center. And when the Atlanta Symphony was doing a spec ial series at Spellman College, a friend remarked, " They m ight as well be play·i ng at Dahlonega as far a s most Atlanta ns are concerned." JOIN AN inter-racial disc ussion group . This sma ll m ovement was sta rted last year by Dr. a nd Mrs. Joseph A. Wilber. Four white couples a nd fo ur Negro couples meet once a month fo r a n evening of discussion . The host selects the subject which might be a community problem or a personal prejudice. One participa nt rem arked, " These are pretty fra nk discussions. After three or four sessions, you don't look on each other as white or black but as individua ls." There are now over 100 persons in Atlanta involved. After a year the group splits up into two or three groups. c THE PLACE to sta rt improving human r elations . is where you are- your neighborhood, your school, your church, your business and the organizations with which y~u are a ffili ated. If a person 1s trea ted with genuine dignity and respect, he will respond in kind. If trea tment is second class, this is what ca n be expected in return. A homemaker can start by paying domestic help the m inimum wage of $1.60 a nd seeing tha t the employe's qua r te rly social security fo r m is fil ed. * WHAT ELSE can be done? One institution that needs to be revived in Atlanta is the neighborhood orga nization or group. We have lost the " neighbor hood cohesiveness" tha t is so impor tant. White m iddle and upper income neighborhood groups tend to becom e defensive mechanisms to insulate t he · neighbor hood from the rest of the city. In so doing we tend to develop sterile neighborh o o d s. The neighborhood needs to relate to the city. The disadvantaged nei ghborhoods a re m aking substa ntial progress by strengthening their neighborhood groups through local leadership with t he help of EOA, Model Cities, and the Community Relations Commission. THE GRANT Par k area is an encoura ging example. It was selected by CRC as the a rea in which to initiate their 1969 Town Hall meeting program . The usual procedure _i~, first , a m eeting with the c1t1ze ns to get their idea s on what their problems a re a nd , then a follo w-up meeting in . which City Hall officials re) port on actions taken in res ponse to the citi ze ns. The fir st meeting was on a cold Ma rch night with a rather slim crowd a t the Jerome Jones School in Gra nt P a rk . The public offi cials almost outnumbered the ci tize ns. The crowd tr ipled at the fo llow-up meEtin g held r ecentl y. A to tal of five alderm en two sta te represe ntative; , eight city depar tment officials and five members of CRC pa r ticipated in these two m eetings. ~ THE CALIBER of leade rship shown by the Gra nt P a rk citizens impressed m e tremendous ly. Both white and black citizens and white a nd black elected offic ia ls showed dignity a nd respect for one another and an earnest desire to move on with solving the community problems at ha nd. Cecil Alexa nder, head of the Mayor's Housing Resources Committee, has stated, ":'- l· lanta no longer has the choice of beng a white or a black cily. The choice is either to be a bl ack city or a n mtegrated city. " These two Town Hall meetings pro duced stron g ev idcn_c e th at the citize ns . . . wh ite and bla ck . . . have made their choice. Grant Park is their , home and th ey ar e going to stay there_ and bt~ld a great commumty agam. Model Cities, assisted by CRC is m aking a valuable cont;ibution in helping deve lop this indigenous leadershi p. ,:, * * LET US hope that as other neighborho ods move into transition they will foll ow the exampl~ of the r esurgi ng leadership in Gra nt P ark. �Dr. Samuel W. Williams, Chairman Vice Mayor Sam Massell , Jr ., Ex-Officio COMMISSION MEMBERS Mr . T. M. Alexander, Sr. Mr. R. Byron Attridge Mrs. Sara Baker Miss He len Bullard Mr. R. J. Butler Mr . Mik e C he a tha m Rep. Jam e s E. De an Mr. Robe rt Dobbs Re p. C. G. E zzard Mr. L. L. Gellers tedt , Jr. Mr. Charles Hart Dr. Robe rt E. L ee Mrs. F. W. Patte rson Rabbi J acob M. Rothschild Mr. Paul Shie ld s Mr. L. D. Simon Mr s. Ma cy Ste phe ns Dr . J. Randolph Taylor Rev . J. A. Wilborn Mr. Willi a m McGee, Ex-Officio Atla nta Youth Congress Mr. Nat We lch Exec uti ve Director C ITY OF ATLANTA C OMMUNITY R E LATIONS C OMMIS SION ME MORI A L DRI VE ANNEX BLD G . 121 ME MORI A L DRI VE, S. W. 5 22 -44 63 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Agenda For Racial Harmony 10-Point Individual Plan Illustrates Ways to Help By NAT WELCH  This article was written at the request of the editorial staff of the Atlanta Journal and was published on its editorial page. The Community Relations Commission believes that this 10-point Plan is worthy of wide distribution in the Atlanta com- munity and has made available this reprint for use by civic, church and service organi- zations. Dr. Samuel W. Williams, Chairman Community Relations Commission pprhberetaar enna obs out the _ Forum Writer MR. WELCH is execu- tive director of the At- lanta Community Rela- tions Commission which is charged with the re- sponsibility of fostering mutual understanding and improvement in hu- man relations. He wrote this article for The Atlanta Journal. eer paca soe - Sas Se aaa See noe a DRS wey a . THE JOURNAL FORUM The Atlanta Zournal Saturday, May 17, 1969  The foremost problem America faces at home is the urban crisis. Regardless of where I make that statement in Atlanta, few disagree with it. The urban crisis is real. It is more than deteriorating buildings and open spaces. It is a human con- dition. Atlanta is known as a pro- gressive city. It has attained a favorable national reputa- tion because its people have been willing to change, espe- cially in regard to race rela- tions. The city is now faced with the challenge of improv- ing on that reputation or fall- ing away from it. Human relations must be improved between white peo- ple and black people—not only on a group basis but as an individual. An individual usually has a feeling of good will toward his fellow-man but has little knowledge of what helpful role he can per- form to make it a visible reality. Here are 10 specific sugges- tions: BE INFORMED on what is happening in regard to local urban problems. READ THE Report of the National Advisory Commis- sion on Civil Disorders. We need to understand more about the problems. This is one of the most important presidential Commission re- ports ever made. If you can’t wade through the several- hundred page paper back edi- tion, an excellent 30-page di- gest is available. * Ok Ok TAKE A tour of some of our economically depressed areas and let the local resi- dents teli what they are doing to improve their lot. These tours are sponsored by Eco- nomic Opportunity Atlanta for individuals and groups. Ar- rangements can be made by calling Mrs. Mary Lou Mitch- ell at 525-4262: VISIT THE Hungry Club at the Butler Street YMCA. This is probably the most stimulat- ing luncheon club in the city. Speakers since the first of the year have included Mayor Ivan Allen, former Goy. Carl Sanders, Julian Bond, local NAACP President Lonnie King, Dr. John Letson, SCLC’s Andrew Young and Donald Hollowell. re es * DRIVE THROUGH some of the upper income Negro resi- dential areas as Collier Heights and Peyton Forest in the Cascade area. You will see that Atlanta has a sub- stantial number of middle and upper income Negroes who take pride in home ownership just as any other comparable group. * ok ENCOURAGE YOUR busi- ness or professional organiza- tion to expand its Negro membership. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce took the initial step some ten years ago. This way lawyers get to .know lawyers and teachers get to know teachers as persons and prejudice fades. kK * * LEARN TO pronounce the word “Negro” correctly. The word is pronounced ‘‘knee- grow.”’ This is difficult for a white Southerner who has grown up saying “Nigra.” If you can’t pronounce it ecor- rectly, just say black since both are acceptable. The term “eolored person” is old hat. Proper titles are also very important. VISIT ANOTHER church. Four members Of the Commu- nity Relations Commission are outstanding minisiers. They are the Rev. Sam Wil- liams, pastor of the Friend- ship Baptist Church; Rabbi Jacob Rothschild of the Tem- ple; Dr. R. E. Lee, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer; and Dr. John Randolph Taylor, minister of the Central Presbyterian Church. Visitors are wel- comed as in other Atlanta churches. ATTEND A lecture or con- cert at the Atlanta University Center, Emory University, Georgia State or one of Atlan- ta’s several other institutions of higher learning. Become exposed to some new ideas and new people. The two most interesting lectures my wife and I heard last year were those of John K. Galbraith and Walter Hel- ler at the Atlanta University Center. And when the Atlanta Symphony was doing a spe- cial series at Spellman Col- lege, a friend remarked, “They might as well be play- ing at Dahlonega as far as most Atlantans are con- cerned.” JOIN AN inter-racial dis- cussion group. This small movement was started last year by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph ~ A. Wilber. Four white couples and four Negro couples meet once a month for an evening of discussion. The host selects the subject which might be a community problem or a per- sonal prejudice. One participant remarked, “These are pretty frank dis- cussions. After three or four sessions, you don’t look on each other as white or black but as individuals.” There are now over 100 persons in At- lanta involved. After a year the group splits up into two or three groups. THE PLACE to start im- proving human relations is where you are—your neigh- borhood, your school, your church, your business and the organizations with which you are affiliated. If a person is treated with genuine dignity and respect, he will respond in kind. If treatment is sec- ond class, this is what can be expected in return. A homemaker can start by paying domestic help the min- imum wage of $1.60 and seeing that the employe’s quarterly social security form is filed. eo ke WHAT ELSE can be done? One institution that needs to be revived in Atlanta is the neighborhood organization or group. We have lost the “neighborhood cohesiveness” that is so important. White middle and upper in- come neighborhood groups tend to become defensive mechanisms to insulate the: neighborhood from the rest of the city. In so doing we tend to develop sterile neighbor- hoods. The neighborhood needs to relate to the city. The disadvantaged neigh- borhoods are making substan- tial progress by strengthening their neighborhood groups through local leadership with the help of EOA, Model Cities, and the Community Relations Commission. * ok o& THE GRANT Park area is an encouraging example. It was selected by CRC as the area in which to initiate their 1969 Town Hall meeting pro- gram. The usual procedure is, first, a meeting with the citi- zens to get their ideas on what their problems are and, then, a follow-up meeting in which City Hall officials re- port on actions taken in re- sponse to the citizens. The first meeting was on a cold March night with a rather slim crowd at the Je- rome Jones School in Grant Park. The public officials al- most outnumbered the citi- zens. The crowd tripled at the follow-up meeting held re- cently. A total of five alder- men, two state representa- tives, eight city department officials and five members of CRC participated in these two meetings. THE CALIBER of leader- ship shown by the Grant Park citizens impressed me _ tre- mendously. Both white and black citizens and white and black elected officials showed dignity and respect for one another and an earnest desire to move on with solving the community problems at hand. Cecil Alexander, head of the Mayor’s Housing Resources Committee, has stated, “At- lanta no longer has the choice of beng a white or a black city. The choice is either to be a black city or an inte- grated city.” These two Town Hall meet- ings produced strong evidence that the citizens ... white and black have made their choice. Grant Park is their- home and they are going to stay there and build a great community again. Model Cities, assisted by CRC, is making a valuable contribution in helping de- velop this indigenous leader- ship. i men) ee. THe LET US hope that as other neighborhoods move into tran- sition, they will follow the ex- ample of the resurging lead- ership in Grant Park. Dr. Samuel W. Williams, Chairman Vice Mayor Sam Massell, Jr., Ex-Officio COMMISSION MEMBERS Mr. T. M. Alexander, Sr. Mr. R. Byron Attridge Mrs. Sara Baker Miss Helen Bullard Mr. R. J. Butler Mr. Mike Cheatham Rep. James E. Dean Mr. Robert Dobbs Rep. C. G. Ezzard Mr. L. L. Gellerstedt, Jr. Mr. Charles Hart Dr. Robert E. Lee Mrs. F. W. Patterson Rabbi Jacob M. Rothschild Mr. Paul Shields Mr. L. D. Simon Mrs. Mary Stephens Dr. J. Randolph Taylor Rev. J. A. Wilborn Mr. William McGee, Ex-Officio Atlanta Youth Congress Mr. Nat Welch Executive Director CITY OF ATLANTA COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION MEMORIAL DRIVE ANNEX BLDG. 121 MEMORIAL DRIVE, S. W. 522-4463  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 4, Document 64 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 4 Folder topic: Community Relations Commission | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/621c75a4b946009a0771b3f68e527329.pdf 8ff96d814b000cdfb5d57f9a8be3482a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THE VOICE - January 26, 1969- Page 2 ·alack Business Workshop, February 20 Atlanta's Community Relations Commission announced today plans for it's "Workshop on Black Business Opportunities" to be held February 20 in the new building of Atlanta University's School of Business . The workshop will be cosponsored by the Atlanta Business League, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta University School of Business, the National Alliance of Businessmen, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Small BusinessAdministration and the Urban League. '~he· primary goal of the workshop is to involve Atlanta Negr oes who are interested in becoming ownermanagers of businesses in Atlanta. We hope that this combined community effort will offer a quantum jump to Atlanta black business entreprene urs and str engthen on going efforts of the Atlanta Business League's Project Outreach, the Small Business Administration, and Atlanta University's Business Economic Development and Business Se r vice Center s tated CRC 'S executive dir ector Nat Welch. The planning committee has identified nine likel y br eak- thru ar eas fo r black business opportunities.,fas t food franchises , auto dealerships, service station, building contracting, ice c ream outlets, fr anchised d ry cleaning stores, coin operated laundries, drug stores, and specialty auto stores selling such items as tires and mufflers. If you are interested in becoming an owner/ manager of any type of business and want to participate in this workshop, call Benny T. Smith, field representative, Community Relations Commission, Room 1203, City Hall, ·phone . number 522-4463 extension 433, who is in charge of community participation for this important affair. '-i'he workshop will have a heavy emphasis on franchised operations because these are geared to family involvement. Good franchise s offer proven management assistance and formulas for succes sful operation' ' , s tated Nat Welch. Some three dozen national franchise operations are being invited to have top management representation, The afternoon session will feature " Fifty Gre at Business Opportuni ties and will pr ovide a two and a half hour period fo r the franchisor and the franchisee to have individual dis cussions with the hopes that new businesses will be bir thed as a result of this workshop, explained CRC's executive director. The morning ses sion will have a panel discussion on Do.'s and Don'ts in Launching New Bus iness Ventures" by five seccessful Atlanta black entrepreneurs and individual panel discussions in the nine areas of business break- thrus being emphasized at the workshop. The afternoon session will have two additional panels. One will be on "On Going Programs ofTechnicalAid" in which presentations will be made by the Small Business Administration, Project Outreach, and Atlanta Unive rsity's Business Economic Development and Business Service Center. The other will be a banker round table with Atlanta bankers discussing opportunities envisioned, how bankers can help and what banke r s look for in a loan applicant. The banquet session, to be held at Paschal's Motor Hater, ' will climax with an address by a nationallyknown black business leader. The planning committee for the workshop includes: Frank O'Neal of the Atlanta Business League ; Dean Harding Young oftheAtlanta University School of Business ; Lyndon Wade of the Atlanta Ur ban League ; Curtise Driskell of the Atlanta Chamber of commerce; Henry Reid of NAB, Lonnie King of the NAACP; John P . Latimer of S6A and Nat Welch and Chuck William s of CRC. THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Thm·sday, Ja n. 23, 1969 CRC Plans Worl(shop For Blacl(s The works hop will feature nine " likely brea kthrough areas for black business opportunities" -fas t-food fra nchises , au to dealerships, service stations, building contracting, ice cream outlets, franchised dry cleaning s tores, coin-operated laundries, drug s tores and specia lly auto stores. THREE DOZEN OPERATIONS T h e Community Relations Commission announced plans Wednesday for its black entrepreneurship workshop to be held Feb. 20 at Atlanta University 's School of Business . The Workshop on Black Business Opportunities will be cospons·o red by the Atlanta Chamher of Commerce, the local chapter of the Nationa l Associalion for the Ad vancement of Colored P eople, the Atlanta Bus iness League, the Atlanta University School of Business, the Urba n League and the Small Business Adm inistration. BASIC GOAL " The prim ary goa l of the workshop is to involve Atlanta Negroes who are inte rested in becoming owner-m anagers of businesses in Atlanta ," sa id CRC executive director Nat Welch. About three dozen national fr anch ise oper ations are being invited to ha ve top management r eprese nta tion. The a fternoon session will feature '·Fifty Great Business Opportunities, " Welch said . ,,.edmical aid progra ms and a ro!111d-ta ble discussion by Atl anta bankers also will occur in the al"te• rnoon. The morning spssion will ha ve c1 panel di-cu sion on ··oo ·s and DonTs in Launching New Busine s Ventures ·• bv fi ve successful Atla nta black· en trepreneurs plus individua l pan el discuss ions in the ni ne breakthro ugh areas A d inner session at P aschal's Motor Hotel will end the workshop with a speech by a yet-tobe-a nnounced nationally-known black bus111ess leader. In add1tion . fi ve black entrepreneurs for 1967 will be given spec:c11 recognition by the CRC. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Atlanta’s Community Re= lations Commission an- nounced today plans for it's “Workshop on Black Busi- ness Opportunities’”’ to be held February 20 in the new building of Atlanta Univer- sity’s School of Business, The workshop will be co- sponsored by the Atlanta Business League, the At- lanta) Chamber of Com- merce, the Atlanta Univer- sity School of Business, the National Alliance of Busi- nessmen, the National As- sociation for the Advance- ment of Colored People, the Smal! Business Administra- tion and the Urban League. “The primary goal of the workshop is to involve Ate lanta Negroes who are in- terested in becoming owner= managers of businesses in Atlanta, We hope that this combined community effort will offer a quantum jump to Atlanta black business entrepreneurs and streng- then on going efforts of the Atlanta Business League’s Project Outreach, the Small Business Administration, and Atlanta University’s Business Economic De- velopment and Business Service Center’' stated CRC‘S executive director Nat Welch. The planning committee has identified nine likely break-thru areas for black business opportunities,,fast food franchises, auto deal- erships, service station, building contracting, ice cream outlets, franchised dry cleaning stores, coin operated laundries, drug THE VOICE - January 26, 1969-Page 2 Black Business Workshop, February 20 stores, and specialty auto stores selling such items as tires and mufflers, If you are interested in becoming an owner/ manager of any type of business and want to participate in this workshop, call Benny T. Smith, field repre- sentative, Community Relations Commission, Room 1203, City Hall, ‘phone number 522-4463 extension 433, who isin charge of community Participation for this important affair, “The workshop will have a heavy emphasis on fran- chised operations because these are geared to family involvement, Good fran- chises offer proven manage- ment assistance and for- mulas for successful opera- tion®’, stated Nat Welch, Some three dozen national franchise operations are be= ing invited to have top management representa- tion, The afternoon session will feature ‘‘Fifty Great Business Opportunities’ and will provide a two and a half hour period for the franchisor and the franchi- see to have individual dis- cussions with the hopes that new businesses will be birthed as a result of this workshop, explained CRC’s executive director, The morning session will have a panel discussion on “Do’s and Don'ts in Launch= ing New Business Ventures” by five seccessful Atlanta black entrepreneurs and in- dividual] panel discussions in the nine areas of business break=thrus being empha- sized at the workshop. The afternoon session will have two additional panels, One will be on “On Going Programs of Technical Aid” in which presentations will be made by the Small Busi- ness Administration, Pro- ject Outreach, and Atlanta University’s Business Eco- nomic Development and Business Service Center, The other will be a banker round table with Atlanta bankers discussing oppor- tunities envisioned, how bankers can help and what bankers look for in a loan applicant. The banquet session, to be held at Paschal’s Motor Hotel,’ will climax with an address by a nationally- known black business lea= der. The planning committee for the workshop includes; Frank O'Neal of the Atlanta Business League; Dean Harding Young ofthe Atlanta University School of Business; Lyndon Wade of the Atlanta Urban League; Curtise Driskell of the Ate lanta Chamber of com- merce; Henry Reid of NAB, Lonnie King of the NAACP; John P. Latimer of SBA and Nat Welch and Chuck Williams of CRC, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Thursday, Jan. 23. 1969 CRC Plans Workshop For Blacks The Community Relations Commission announced plans Wednesday for its black entre- preneurship workshop to be held Feb, 20 at Atlanta University's School of Business. The Workshop on Black Busi- ness Opportunities will be co- sponsored by the Atlanta Cham- ber of Commerce, the local chapter of the National Associa- iion for the Advancement of Col- ored People, the Atlanta Busi- ness League, the Atlanta Uni- versity School of Business, the Urban League and the Small Business Adminisiralion. BASIC GOAL “The primary goal of the workshop is to involve Atlanta Negroes who are interested in becoming owner-managers or businesses in Atlanta,” said CRC executive director Nal Welch. The workshop will feature nine “likely breakthrough areas for black business opportuni- ties’"’—fast-food franchises, auto dealerships, service stations, building contracting, ice cream outlets, franchised dry cleaning stores, coin-operated laundries, drug stores and specially auto stores, THREE DOZEN OPERATIONS Aboul three dozen national franchise operations are being inviled to have top management representation. The afternoon session will feature “Fifty Great Business Opportunities,” Welch said. Vechnical aid programs and a rutiind-table discussion by Atlanta bankers also will occur in the afternoon. The morning session will have a panel discussion on “Do's and Don'ts in Launching New Busi- ness Ventures’ by five success- ful Atlanta black entrepreneurs plus individual panel discussions in the nine breakthrough areas A dinner session at Paschal’s Motor Hotel will end the work- shop willl a speech by a ye'l-to- be-announced nationally-known black business leader. In addi- tion. five black entrepreneurs for 1967 will be given special recognition by the CRC  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 4, Document 63 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 4 Folder topic: Community Relations Commission | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/83e753978f21c827832890aad7ab88c1.pdf 2a4b20694ea33b6846c33879de08454a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ee\ • 1 """\') ~ ·1 !_ ; 0 0 I· ·. 11I Tl · y • JD) 11 TiY'u Tffiu . . , 1 I JJ_ J. J = ~ -~Hr. I · q· ~ Fri~ ·· v;;;~ =[ j])tn /..,/ I 1L . ll Jl t·· 'J , '1,_..,, il · I d' rrH \~~ I BIRMINGHAM: Fair to partly clom~y VOL. .99- NO. 48 Re~. U. S. Po l. Off. ~ Alabama's 'Good IHlorning' Neiv.spaper I I I BIRMIN GHAM, M ON DAY, MAY 5, 1969 ALABAl\IA: Partly cloudy, warm 30 Pages In Two Secti'ons ,1 . .,. ~.-...'_;,1ru Ll ~· ·1 '.!; I I 1 r;:'""'.~, ' ( ,,. I ',:"""I. '• I t. · .ED TOR'S NOTE: A Citi· would he forwarded to mayor, during a time or serious racial cy of city government to work zcns Task Force has callee! on city council or · department tension or other eme rge:1cy exclusively in areas of disMayo r Geo rge Scibcls .Jr. to heads . Birmingham's neigh- situation, the· c:en le r i's ready crimina tion a nd community u;;point a st ,w!ling comnuttcc hor cities of New Orleans .~nd to give out accurate inform a - r e];.1tio ns. _ rf six mcn:hcrs and a chair- Allanta have such a p rogram tion about what is rea lly Mayo r Ivan Alle n Jr. and oilier city officials met logcthma n to hold evcni1g 1 l('ctin~s a lready ln operation . This iS · happening. The Rumor Control Center ('r in planning s~ssions. A In ri ty hall 111 licar .Hobkms tl e first of two articles con11' B irmi l " 'iam citizens and to cerning the functions and sue· is a creature of the Atlanta majorily vote of th e aldermen n e l a ti o n s fo r adoptio n of an ordinance ,altl pu hl'e i1eari11 g~ on suh- cess of those groups in thOs e Community Commission, an organizal io n establishing a Comm unity cd s a Tt' dir g ia r;;c ;;roups. cities. that has been on. the job since . Relations Commission was fol, a lysis of p roblems hro:,;;ilt * * o the c,·cning city l:all mect- BY LILLIAN FOSCUE VANN , November, 1966 . A group of lowed by approval of the Dial 524-3261 in Atlanta and · ·"grass-roots" citizens from mayor. ,1~s and rqiorts on p 1JJI1c The first budget was $2j,QQ0. 1rarings :1:1d ·' in tlcpl h" you have call ed the Rumo r · Soulheasl All anla saw the .udies and rrt:t•m m·11cl,11..ons Control Center. In operalion need to have an official agen- This year with a staff of six, Rev. Sa muel W. Williams, pastor of Friendship Baptist and, with the late D r. Marlin Luther King, one of the foun ders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The Rev . Williams is also professor and cha irma n of the Depar1ment of Philosophy and Reli gion, l\'Ioreho use College. " We do r.o t ha ve too serious a generation gap in Atlanta," said the chairma n, "but the See ATL_\:'\:TA, Pa&e 2 0 ..:b Cl. •--=-" "'""" .,.-<• -<~ the budge t is $50,000 . The chai rman is ·black and seven others of the 20 com.mission members are· black. Vc1 rious segments of the community are represented on the commission, whose m embers a rc appointed by lhe mayor· and approved by the board of aldermen . The clergy, labor, business and U1e poor all have voices on the commission. Women too hold places on the commission. munity with a report of positive a ction an d whatever results ha ve come about as a A staff of six people is result of th e first meeting's headed by Executive Director complain ts an d suggestions. Nat Welch, former AlabamThe com mission makes an · ian . Offices are in Cit y Hall annua l report to the ma yor, where the com mission holds a but forwurds r ecommendapublic meeting once a month tions · to ci ty official s on at which citizens are invited whatever issues being i1p:estito speak. Town· Hall meetings ga ted by the commission. are held r eg ula rly throu ghou t . "We have · been able t,:i the city by the comm ission . m aintain a pretty good diaThirty days later the com- logue in Atlanta." said the m ission re turns to the· com- commission Chairman, the � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Panerai a BIRMINGHAM: Fair to partly cloudy Alabama's ‘Good Morning’ Newspaper | ae aa =a a fowl’ = ate deni alien a: = "Te te je ele acne E ir 4 ALABAMA: Partly cloudy, warm Reo. U, S. Pal. Off. EDITOR'S NOTE: A Citi- would be forwarded to mayor, during a time of serious racial cy of cily government to work the budget is $50,000. The hold places on the commis- munity with a report of posi- zens Task Force has called on city council or department tension or other emergency exclusively in areas of dis- chairman is black and seven sion. live action and whatever re- | Mayer George Seihels Jy. to heads, Birmingham’s nefgh- situation, the center is ready crimination and community appoint a standing commuttee of six members and a chair- VOL. 99—NO. 48 hor cities of New Orleans and Atlanta have such a program to give out accurate informa- tion about what is really BIRMINGHAM, MONDAY, MAY 5, relations. Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. and £ al Fm) ene _ fr a a 2 Za r HH > | Gar y C oN Se \ Con fF RF ¢ f \@ i Tee ane e) iY ge i Vr Se oe hee ee ee be cs iS LAD gb Bt Bs others of the 20 commission members are biack. 1969 30 Pages In Two Sections sults have come about as a A Bleth -OF, ser people: «la result of the first meeting’s headed by Executive Director 1 t ocr + man to hokl evening mectings already in operation, This iS happening. other city officials met togeth- ees Nat Welch, former Alabam- SS Re aren in city hail fo hear problems the first of two articles con- The Rumor Control Center cr in planning sessions. A Various segments of the ian. Offices are in City Hall ainuat report to the mayor uf Birmingham citizens and (0 cerning the functions and sue: is a creature of the Atlanta majority vole of the aldermen community are represented where the commission holds a j.4 forwards recommenda. told public hearings on sub- cess of those groups in those Community Relations for adoption of an ordinance on the commission, whose Public meeting once a month Gone ig city officials on ects affecting jarge groups. cities. Commission, an organization establishing a Community members are appointed by the @! Which citizens are invited \notever issues being investi- \nalysis of problems brought * OK that has been on. the job since _ Relations Commission was [ol- mayor‘ and approved by the to speak. Town Hall meetings : Z dre thelareatlarly. throucholt gated by the commission. » the evening city hall mect- BY LILLIAN FOSCUE VANN , November, 1966. A group of lowed by approval of the board of aldermen. The {°° 0° sularly Wirousnoul. “we pave been able to age . + r * ngs and reports on public Dial 524-3261 in Atlanta and -“grass-roots” citizens from mavor. clergy, labor, business and ‘he city by the commission. aintain a preity good dia- earings and “in depth? you have called the Rumor: Southeast Atlanta saw the — The first budget was $25,000. the poor all have veices on Thirty days later the com- logue in Atlanta.” said the tudies and recommendauens Control Center. In operation need to have an official agen- This year with a staff of six, the commission. Women too mission returns to the com- commission Chairman, the Rev. Samuel W. 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Poe RS _peusSstESsas sees? 2 SHS = pel pea ei “es FA fSESRGTER UH4BeSSes FSVSERSESER SUSERSSEH SESES EBLRFHCSELSR GRERSut KEchsea Bee fF A th, Page a 2 =  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 4, Document 62 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 4 Folder topic: Community Relations Commission | 1969 https://ivanallen.iac.gatech.edu/mayoral-records/traditional/files/original/ac032b2ca31b037683cb7227dccbe8b8.pdf 5e7c18d1df0905199197cd953837f414 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ,,,,. OMM UNXTY RE L ATJION S COMMJISSXON ESTABLISHED BY THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, NOVEMBER, 1900 1£03 CITY 1IALL, ATLANTA GEORGIA 30303 TELEPHONE 5tt-UD3 EXT. H3 DR. SAMUEL W. WILLIAMS, 01airma11 THE HONORABLE SAM MASSELL, JR., ex-Officio President, Board of Aldermen COMMISSION MEMBERS MR. T. M. ALEXANDER, SR. MR. R. BYRON ATTRIDGE MRS. SARA BAKER MISS HELEN BULLARD MR. R. J. BUTLER REP. JAMES E. DEAN MR. ROBERT DOBBS REP.' C. G. EZZARD MR. L. L. GELLERSTEDT, JR. MR. CHARLES HART DR. ROBERT E. LEE MRS. F. W.PATTERSON RABBI JACOB M. ROTHSCHILD MR. M. O. RYAN MR. JACK SELLS MR. PAUL SHIELDS MR. L. D. SIMON MRS. MARY STEPHENS DR. J. RANDOLPH TAYLOR MR. NAT WELCH Executive Director TO: The Mayor, Aldermen and the Press FROM: Nat Welch SUBJECT: DATE: fi/4{/ Town Hall Meeting Date Changed May 6, 1969 Due to a conflict, CRC I s Town Hall Meeting at the Pryor Street Elementary School is being re-scheduled from May 13 to Thursda y night, May 15 at 8: 00 p. m. - You and the public are warmly invited to attend. NW/lh . � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document DR. SAMUEL W. WILLIAMS, Otairman OMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION ESTABLISHED BY THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, NOVEMBER, 1966 1203 CITY HALL, ATLANTA GEORGIA s0s30s TELEPHONE 522-4468 EXT. 433 THE HONORABLE SAM MASSELL, JR., Ex-Officio President, Board of Aldermen COMMISSION MEMBERS MR. T. M. ALEXANDER, SR. MR. R. BYRON ATTRIDGE MRS. SARA BAKER MISS HELEN BULLARD MR. R. J. BUTLER REP. JAMES E. DEAN MR. ROBERT DOBBS REP. C. G. EZZARD MR. L, L. GELLERSTEDT, JR. MR. CHARLES HART DR. ROBERT E. LEE MRS. F. W. PATTERSON RABBI JACOB M. ROTHSCHILD MR. M. O. RYAN MR. JACK SELLS MR. PAUL SHIELDS MR. L. D. SIMON MRS. MARY STEPHENS DR. J. RANDOLPH TAYLOR MR. NAT WELCH Executive Director TO: The Mayor, Aldermen and the Press FROM: Nat Welch ///' SUBJECT: Town Hall Meeting Date Changed DATE: May 6, 1969 Due to a conflict, CRC's Town Hall Meeting at the Pryor Street Elementary School is being re-scheduled from May 13 to Thursday night, May 15 at 8:00 p.m. You and the public are warmly invited to attend, NW/1lh  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Box 4, Folder 4, Document 61 Box 4 Box 4 Folder 4 Folder topic: Community Relations Commission | 1969