Mexico Housing Rehab Program Among First In U S
Mexico's housing rehabilitation program started in June 1975 with HDC cooperation and renewed in May 1976 under Community Development. In year two, 23 homes were rehabilitated to code standards. The city inspects, HDC helps applicants, hires crews, and SEOO/HEW funds support new winterizing, storm windows, and weatherization efforts. Homemaker and home management services aid the elderly and disabled. Local funding came from the Mexico Housing Authority and Health Unit.
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Mexico
Human Development Corporation
HDC
Housing Rehabilitationry Committee
State Economic Opportunity Office
SEOO
Department of Health, Education and
Boulevard Street Project Bidlets Under CD and Federal Funds
Planning study by R W Booker and Associates enabled August 24 1976 bids for Boulevard Street segment starting near Clark Street. Construction scope depends on available budget. Project leverages Community Development funds to counter potential loss of over 170 in FAU funding. Mexico is able to match funds for development.
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R.W. Booker and Associates
Boulevard Street i
Clark’ Street
Mexico
Senior Citizens Center and OATS Funding Summary
A contract with the Senior Citizens Center in Paris in 1976 provided 2500 for utilities and maintenance. The center offers meals crafts classes recreation and health services. The Older Adults Transportation System OATS received 2000 in 1976 for a new vehicle for Mexico and maintenance. Courtney Child Care Centers were approved for 5000 by the city council.
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Senior Citizen's Center
Paris
Mexico
Council On
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Senior Citizens Center
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Garfield Community Center
East Central Missouri Mental Health Association