09-26-88 Human Resources & Economic Development

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Human Resources and Economic Development Committee Cont'd page 2 during the review of the Code Enforcement budget during the Civil City budget review process be checked to see if they have been properly addressed. The third activity namely "Public Works", Park and Capital Improvements was being recommended by the staff and zero dollars for 1989. The fourth activity namely "Public Services" was recommended at $215,400 for 1989. Beth Leonard noted that this represented an overall 5% cut. She further noted that in 1988 $212, 000 was originally budgeted, however, with additional monies being provided later, the budget increased to $233,850 for 1988. The fifth activity namely "City Development" was being recommended at $288,647. 00. Councilman Luecke noted that the request of $583,000 under Monroe Park Development represented an ambituous program to complete residential development. This would have been a joint effort between four agencies. Mr. Hunt agreed with Councilman Luecke that his department would have preferred to complete this project, however, because of the limitation of dollars it was reduced to a recommendation of $44,247.00. Beth Leonard noted that Commercial Rehav Loan Fund, Economic Development CAP fund, and West Washington Commercial Loan Program are three projects all involving revolving loan funds and therefore would be considered if the extra monies are received. Councilman Luecke noted that the actual proposals of each activity were available in the Clerk's Office for specific review. Councilman Luecke then introduced to the committee JoAnn Wagner from CAC. JoAnn Wagner noted that it was CAC's position that 80% of the budget be used for low and moderate income projects. She also noted that they rated the Monroe Park Developement very high and that if additional funds were available that up to $200,000 should be allocated for this project. Council Member Puzzello asked various questions with regard to community coordinated child care. Council Member Duda asked various questions with regard to STS funding and it was noted that they are still maintaining their cost of $.50 per ride one way. Councilman Niezgodski noted that JJR is primarily transporting school age children through a contract with the School City Corporation. Councilman Luecke questioned whether monies should be allocated to subsidize Transpo for a service they are to provide by law.