03-22-10 Community & Economic Development Committee

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~~•~ ~. ~v ~`W ~.~ lj fie, 4' ~ ~ COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 22, 2010 Committee Members Present: Timothy Rouse, Chairperson; Ann Puzzello, Karen White; Henry Davis Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter, David Varner, Oliver Davis, Tom LaFountain, AI "Buddy" Kirsits Others Present: Gregg Zientara, Dennis Andres, Jeff Parrott, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Rita Kopala, Gladys Muhammad, Don Inks, Carl Litrell, Gary Gilot, Hardie Blake, Bill Schalliol, Marva Leonard-Dent, Mayor Stephen Luecke, Jeff Gibney, Tom Price, Bob Webster Chairperson Rouse called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m. to discuss the following agenda items: Agenda: Bill No. 10-10 -Appropriation $125,000 Bill No. 10-12 -Recovery Zone Bill No. 10-15 -Airport Economic Development Area Bill No. 10-16 -South Bend Central Development Area Bill No. 10-17 -South Side Development Area BILL N0. 10-10 This bill requests an appropriation of $125,000 from the Loss Recovery Fund. The bulk of the money $100,000 would be used to demolish a brick bldg. on the site of the future Kroc Center in the 500 block of South Chapin. The balance, $25,000, would be for environmental soil testing at Fredrickson Park. Chairperson Rouse recognized both Mayor Luecke and Gary Gilot to answer questions after the Mayor's brief presentation. Chairperson Rouse along with Councilmember White expressed concerns as to how projects were prioritized. The necessity for inclusion and transparency in the decision making process were emphasized by both Councilmembers. Their concerns notwithstanding, the bill was sent to Council with a favorable recommendation after a motion by Councilmember Puzzello seconded by Councilmember White and affirmed by all. BILL NO. 10-12 This bill asks the Council to designate South end as a Recovery Zone. This designation would allow the city to use specific recovery use bonds through 2010 for development opportunities. Specific projects would require Council approval.