01-10-83 Human Resources & Economic Development

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(dnmmaiirr Jarpurt Ma tljt mnmutnn OIOuntjl of tljr Olity of bout!? Snit HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The January 10, 1983 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order at 5 : 05 p.m. in the informal meeting room by its Chairman Councilman Robert Taylor. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Zielinski, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Beck, Harris, Voorde, and McGann;• Jon Hunt,Colleen Rosenfeld, Larry Johnson, Pat McMann, Steve Leekey, Marchmont Kovas, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss various Bills and Resolutions set for public hearing at tonight' s meeting. Councilman Taylor called upon Mrs. Rosenfeld to review Bill No. 154-82, a Bill which would appropriate $93,500 from the Community Development Block Grant Funds. She explained that the money would be used for three projects namely: $50,000 for acquisition and relocation in the East Bank Development Project, $13,500 for the Southhold Heritage Foundation, Inc. , and $30,000 for the South Bend Home Improvement Loan. She noted that the Department received a "certificate of National Merit" for the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It was also noted by Mr. Leekey that the funding from CD would match a grant from the National Center for Ethnic and Urban Affairs. Three target areas were being considered for this project which would last between two to three years. Councilman Szymkowiak suggested that the group look into Lincoinway West- and Western Avenue as a possible target area. Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Harris that Bill No. 154-82 be recommended favorably to Council. Motion passed 3-0. Councilman Taylor then called upon Larry Johnson to review Bill No. 155-82 which would appropriate $27,000 from the local Equal Housing Opportunity Fund. Mr: Johnson explained that the goal would be to hire one person in the area of housing in the hope of promoting "fair housing" throughout the Community. The grant would last for one year. Mr. Hunt stated that such a project would- assist the City in its relations with HUD and more specifically the yearly. certification process. Councilman Voorde questioned the need for $4,000 for travel, and it was explained that the Staff and Commission members would be required to attend training sessions throughout the year sponsored by HUD. Following further discussion, Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Harris that Bill No. 155-82 be recommended favorably to Council. Motion passed 3-0. Councilman Taylor then asked Jon Hunt to briefly review Resolution 9A. This is a confirming Resolution regarding the real property tax abatement for the property located at 1302 High Street. This is the old Schrader warehouse which Mr. Thaddeus Jones would be renovating with 30 new jobs anticipated. The total amount of money which. would be abated would be $19,515. • • •�i■ •win .4614. P'SusNINS CO.