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Community Relations Committee July 28, 2003 Page 2 social services, homelessness and affordable housing. She inquired whether Ms. Leonard had any handouts. Ms. Leonard noted that she did not have any handouts, but noted that there were approximately sixty (60) goals in the strategy. She noted that it was "basically a mixed bag" as to whether the goals were met. In the housing area,loans for rehab in the 1st 3 years realized 35% of the goals in South Bend, however there were problems with lead-based paint, the rising costs of rehab. Now however they have a waiting list. Ms. Leonard noted that the have "far exceeded their goals" in social services. Transportation options are included here but are usually not funded. Council Member Pfeifer inquired as to how the new goals would be established. She inquired as to what was accomplished as being beneficial to our community. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about a homelessness update. Ms. Leonard stated that there are opportunities in the adult education provider area and the child care area. Ms. Leonard stated that emergency shelter is provided through the emergency shelter grant with their goal to support and expand in this area, however their goal was not achieved. It was noted that the YWCA received$ 100,000. Ms. Leonard further noted that they are using the City Plan for the South Bend portion of the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium, however there is a timing difference. They will also be meeting with Mishawaka and St. Joseph County officials. Revisions are permitted. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about how the three (3) areas were established. Ms. Leonard stated they are the same three(3) areas that were used before. Council President White asked how many persons sit on the Board of Directors for the Consortium and who they were. Council President White requested that when the panels are put together that the Council be updated as to who is on each panel/committee. Ms. Leonard stated there are six(6) members with two (2) being Mayoral appointments for each city and two (2) being appointed by the County Commissioners. She added that all HOME monies go through this board. Council Member Pfeifer requested Ms. Leonard to provide a written handout on each of the major areas addressed today which would include all of the sixty(60) goals. She also requested a listing of past and present members of the various committees. Ms. Leonard stated that the members of the Board included: Don Fozo, the late Jon Hunt, Jeff Rea,Lyn Giardi, Beverly Crone and Mark Dobson. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Pfeifer adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Charlotte Pfeifer,Chairperson Community Relations Committee KCF:kmf