03-20-84 Human Resources & Economic Development

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Page 2. Mrs. Rosenfeld explained that in 1984 the City must adopt a "designated planning period" for a 1, 2 or 3 year period and 51% of all programs must benefit low and moderate income families. South Bend has selected a two year plan and now needs to develop a review process and an official entity for such a review. It was suggested that a combination of low and moderate income and conditions of physical structures may be considered. Mrs. Rosenfeld then reviewed a data comparison of the NRA to the rest of the City using various charts. Some of the comparisons were as follows: NRA (1/3 of City Geographically) Rest: of 'City (2/3 Geographically) 1) 25% loss of population 1) 5% loss in population 2) 17% decrease in income 2) 15% increase in income 3) $13,500 mean income 3) $21,000 mean income 4) $18,600 housing value 4) $35 ,700 housing value 5) 123 new housing units built 5) 639 new housing units built It was suggested that using a concept of a mixture between particular needs and demonstration blocks may be considered. Mr. Gibney thought the data comparisons were extremely effective and suggested comparing them to the County would also prove worthwhile. It was also noted that the Cityts total population is approximately 109000 with between 42,000 and 45,000 living within the NRA. Councilman Braboy thought that an update from Mr. Hollis Hughes on Housing Allowance and Section 8 would be worthwhile. Mrs. Rosenfeld suggested that perhaps the City could select marginal areas or buffer zones and through CD assistance help turn them around. She also suggested working with various support groups in the neighborhood including churches. She noted that the new urban-rural act has slowed down the process for receiving 1984 funds but the contract should be received by the end of this month. She speculated that it may be possible that activities in January 1985 may have to be funded by the civil city funds due to the slowness of receiving the CD funds. Following several questions from Councilman Voorde, Councilman Braboy thanked Mrs. Rosenfeld and her staff for the presentation. The meeting was adjourned at 6 :25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Eugenia Braboy, Chairman The 1984 activities description handout of 70 pages was passed out to the Committee.