09-24-03 Community & Economic Development

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" OMM ittirt Ifttpat tontmurnttt an4 economtt Otinioputtnt clCommttt* The September 24, 2003 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Kelly, King, and Kuspa, Director of Financial and Program Management for Community&Economic Development Beth Leonard,Judy Rosheck John Sellers, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member King noted that the meeting was called to receive a presentation on the proposed allocation of CDBG, HOME&ESG funds for 2004. Beth Leonard made the presentation, and provided a two-page handout entitled"I 1CD Applications for Program Year 2004" (copy attached). She noted that an "Action Plan" must be submitted to HUD by November 14th. The Common Council will be asked to approve an appropriation ordinance at the last meeting in November. She noted that HOME funds are acted upon through a consortium and as a result Mishawaka's proposed CDBG projects are listed. Ms. Leonard stated that their is a 20%cap on projects under the"General Administration"category for a total of $707,000. She noted that the proposal is within $10,000 of the maximum allowed under the cap. Each of the proposed projects under "General Administration" are bolded on the handout. Ms. Leonard noted that in the public service area, program income from last year may be included. Ms. Leonard stated several applications were late, with each applicant being called before their application was submitted. She noted that the following entities submitted late applications and as a result, they have not recommended funding for any of the following: #70 South Bend Police Department Neighborhood Patrols/Foot-Bike $90,000 #71 South Bend Police Department Neighborhood Watch Program $40,000 #72 South Bend Human Rights Corn. Affirmative Fair Housing Activities $50,000 #74 LaSalle Park District Council LaSalle Fillmore Neighb. Center $10,100 Council Member Kelly inquired whether denying any funds would be considered harsh. Ms. Leonard stated that each of the entities were contacted when their application did not arrive by the deadline. Council Member King noted that last year the General Administration category was at 19.9%. He inquired what percent is being proposed in this category. Ms. Leonard stated that she did not have that information available, but would provide it to the Council later. Ms. Leonard stated that the city is"well under the cap"in the public services area. Council Member King noted that some of the applications were late last year, however still received funding. He inquired who makes the decision in this area. Ms. Leonard stated that Council Member King's recollection is correct. She stated that their recommendations are made in consultation with the Mayor. Judy Rosheck stated that there has been a reduction of$110,000 in CDBG from 2002 to 2003.