PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
All of the following projects were or are in progress in the year 2008:
Community Development
Sidewalks and Related Improvements in Riverside Avenue and 24th Streets - $195,279 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to install sidewalks and related improvements (curbs, gutters, concrete drive approaches, street lights, street trees, and storm drains) within the public streets’ rights-of-way along the frontage of Paso Robles Event Center (formerly known as the mid-State Fairgrounds).
LED-Lighted Crosswalk - $35,000 (2007 CDBG Funds) are to be used install an LED-lighted crosswalk at the intersection of Spring and 17th Streets, near a public school.
Seismic Mitigation Program - $185,500 (2004 and 2006 CDBG Funds) are to be used to reimburse owners of unreinforced masonry buildings for the costs of preparation of structural assessments and retrofit plans.
First 5 Commission - $58,000 for demolition of an existing abandoned building and site preparation for a proposed Early Childhood and Family Resource Center on the northwest corner of Spring and 36th Streets.
Paso Robles Women’s Shelter Rehabilitation - - $17,000 (2007 CDBG Funds) will be used to replace kitchen cabinets in the Paso Robles Women’s Shelter.
Transitional Food and Shelter’s Motel Voucher and Apartment Program - $21,373 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to provide motel vouchers for the homeless. In 2007, $21,000 was granted for this program.
Economic Opportunity Commission’s Senior Health Screening Program - $2,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to provide health services to low-income seniors. In 2007, $2,000 was granted for this program.
Economic Opportunity Commission’s Teen Academic Parenting Program - $2,500 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to provide counseling and childcare services to pregnant teens, teen-aged parents and their children. In 2007, $2,000 was granted for this program.
The Literacy Council’s Literacy Program - $2,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to help operate a countywide program to provide English Language classes to low-income persons. In 2007, $2,500 was granted for this program.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Program - $2,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to help operate a countywide program to provide adult mentors for low-income “at-risk” children. In 2007, $2,500 was granted for this program.
El Camino Homeless Organization - $5,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to help operate a homeless shelter at certain churches in Atascadero along with the help of covering costs of providing motel vouchers for homeless that meet certain criteria. In 2007, $4,000 was granted for this program.
Homeless Ministry at Second Baptist Church - $11,106 (2007 CDBG Funds) was granted for operating expenses for a homeless ministry program that provides meals, showers, and clothing for the homeless.
211 SLO Hotline - $2,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to contribute a share of costs to operate their 24 hour crisis intervention, support, and information & referral service hotline.
Court-Appointed Special Advocates - $1,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to contribute a share of operating costs for a county-wide program to provide special advocates for teen-aged foster children.
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County - $2,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used to help fund the Operation School Bell, which provides needy County grammar school children with new school clothing and supplies.
Lifestyles Recovery Center - $5,000 (2008 CDBG Funds) will be used for operating expenses for drug and alcohol counseling services for low income persons and for a volunteer training program.
If you’re interested in previously completed programs, the list of Completed Projects is available for download.