03-23-87 Human Resources & Economic Development

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J \. i d I Human Resources/Econ Development March 23 , 1987 Page 2 Pam Meyer then explained the request . She noted that the request was required in order to expand the boundaries to include the Mastic area . She noted that the resolution would affect three (3) basic areas , namely : 1 ) the size that , if approved , a total of 2 . 93 square miles would be within the Zone with the State law providing for a maximum of 3 . 0 square miles ; 2) the employment figures would be changed ; and 3) the percentage regarding industrial development would also be changed . She noted that the meeting at the State level is scheduled for April 9 , 1987 . Mr . Ernest Szarwark of the Barnes and Thornburg law firm then briefly explained the three-phase project , He noted that the first phase would include a $5 million expansion to help address the problem of the lack of on-site storage warehouse facilities . He then explained the overall process of manufacturing vinyl gutters and siding . He noted that the final phase would be an expansion of the existing building for research and development . There are currently 292 hourly employees and 153 salaried and/or commission employees . Both of these classifications would be increased moderately. He emphasized the need to modernize the local facilities and that the petitioner was very much interested in remaining in South Bend . Mr . Al Okerson of the Mastic Corporation was also available for comment and questions . Following favorable comments by the Committee , Councilman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beck, to recommend Resolution 87-25 favorably to Council . The motion passed unanimously. The Committee then reviewed Resolution 87-26 which would approve the application of the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend to the U. S . Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds to acquire existing housing . Mr . Al Watson noted that the application deadline was the 14th . He further noted that funds were to be made available for the development of "new public housing" and that the Housing Authority was interested in procurring fifty (50) units throughout the City . He noted that there are currently 455 applications on file which are on a waiting list and over 600 applications on file for individuals awaiting Section 8 housing . Approximately 30-40 names are taken off the list on a monthly basis . Councilman Voorde complimented the Housing Authority with regard to their rehabilitation project on Taylor Street . Councilman Barcome and Councilman Serge also had favorable comments over the rehabilitation . Mr . Watson that the project should be completed within the next thirty (30) days . 2