01-28-02 Community & Economic Development

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COMM tttr JOt±t: tommunttt attb kL ottomtt Jet Iopm nt COmmttta% . The January 28, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Karl King at 4:13 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, White, Kirsits, Aranowski, King, Ujdak, and Kelly; George Adler, Terry Bland of the ikintb WO ibUttt and Kathy Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member King noted that the committee currently does not have a quorum therefore the Committee will hear items for informational purposes. Shortly thereafter, Council Member Coleman joined the meeting,thereby providing a quorum. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 7-02 which would appropriate$ 6,900 from the Economic Development Fund(#212) to provide lead-safe work practices training. Mr. George Adler of Community and Economic Development made the presentation. He noted that effective January 10, 2002, new HUD regulations took effect requiring the training of contractors and landlords in lead-safe work practices. As the project manager for this activity, the funds would be used to train approximately ninety (90) contractors and landlords who receive federal funds to either rehabilitate housing or operate and maintain rental properties. Council Member King inquired what percentage of the costs the funds would cover. Mr. Adler stated that the city would be acting as a pass thru agency with no substantial expenses being incurred for the training. Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner,that Bill No. 7-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karl King,Chairperson Community and Economic Committee KCF:kmf Attachments