Members of the Atlantic City Council will meet 5:30-p.m. Wednesday, in their chambers at City Hall. Among the action items on their agenda, is a Resolution “Committing Financial Support to Shift ATL for Housing Rehabilitation.” On Sept. 4th, members of the Community Development Committee met with leaders of the non-profit Shift ATL organization, to discuss a formal partnership. The committee concluded a specific level of financial support prior to identification of a project would not be appropriate at this time, but a formal resolution of the City’s intent to financially support the organizations future housing rehabilitation efforts would be the first step in recognizing the partnership.

The Council will also hold a Public Hearing on authorizing Mayor Dave Jones to make an application to the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Water/Sewer Program for Water Improvements, on behalf of Atlantic Municipal Utilities (AMU). The costs of the project are anticipated to be $1.097-million. The City will apply for a $493,997 CDBG, with AMU matching $603,773. The CDBG application must be submitted on or before Oct. 1st. City Administrator John Lund says the project completes a stated priority of AMU, and benefits low-to-moderate income residents. The City will work with SWIPCO (Southwest Iowa Planning Council), to complete and file the application. Following the Public Hearing, the Council will act on a Resolution directing the Mayor to commence with the application process.

In other business, Mayor Jones is expected to proclaim Sept. 17th through the 23rd as “National Constitution Week,” and the month of September as “National Recovery Month,” to bring awareness to the millions of Americans who suffer from mental and substance abuse-use issues, and to promote healthier lifestyles. 2019 marks the 30th year of the endeavor.