To think.  I've owned my home for nearly 40 years now, and still have a high mortgage.  I'm not alone as a local homeowner on fixed income.  If the City is going to subsidize the "public health" needs of condo owners who can't afford to modernize, we many homeowners need public subsidies to do so as well.  For example, fire sprinklers for us, closer fire hydrants,  home emergency fire alarm systems.  Even security cams because single family homes get robbed more frequently than secured condo developments, and so, are at higher risk of arson.  In social fairness, the City Council must consider subsidies to private homeowners for comparable needs when considering subsidizing private condo owners.  We all pay the same taxes.  Paraphrasing Mufi's quote, "the life of one homeowner is worth it."  I'm no different than the private condo owner, except I have the heavier individual burden of maintaining a home and yard.  But, my hand is out ready for the subsidies.