11-11-02 Community & Economic Development

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�-, tommittge Zeport Qommuuitg antr Qtonomi>c atVeloputtnt Vommitt e The November 11, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Kirsits, Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Coleman, Kuspa and White; Community & Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Elizabeth Leonard, Bill Carleton,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member King noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 82-02 which would appropriate $128,081 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Elizabeth Leonard, Director of Financial & Program Management in the Community & Economic Development Department made the presentation. Ms. Leonard noted that the details of the program were shared with the Council on September 18th. There were no public comments received during the public comment period required by federal law. In response to a question raised by Dr. Varner, Ms. Leonard stated that the $20,250 for Youth Services would be in addition to any civil city support dollars. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about funding for the Aids Ministries/Aids Assists in the amount of $9,131. Ms. Leonard stated that they have taken over for the Aids Task Force which has dissolved. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 82-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Ms. Leonard then reviewed Bill No. 83-02 which would appropriate $3,606,200 from the Community Development Fund (Fund 212) for the purpose of defraying expenses of the Department of Community&Economic Development and would designate the subgrantee agencies for the 2003 program year. She noted that the appropriation addresses sses the anticipated Community Block Grant Funds and program income. There have been no changes from the projects discussed on September 18th. Council Member White inquired how the amounts are based. Ms. Leonard stated that they review the application and the needs and work within the federal guidelines which limit or place a maximum cap for certain types of public services. Dr. Varner inquired about the proposed kitchen renovations for one of the agencies, and Ms. Leonard noted that nothing has changed since that item was discussed in September. Council Member King noted that he believes that that element is inappropriate to an agency which has a $9 million budget, however it would not impact his overall vote on the entire appropriation bill. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 83-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Ms. Leonard then reviewed Bill No. 84-02 which would appropriate$589,893 within Fund 212, 4