08-08-88 Human Resources & Economic Development

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atruntOttrt Report HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE duo tl t atmmnwn Council of tit City at 6md1i stub: The August 8, 1988 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairman Councilman Steve Luecke at 4: 30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen: Luecke, Niezgodski, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Voorde; Kathy Baumgartner, Hedy Robinson, Laurie Eckenberger, T. Brooks Brademas, James Wensits, Ann Kolata, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Luecke noted that the first item on the agenda was to discuss Bill No. 32-88 which would .appropriate $53,000.00 for an emergency shelter grant. Kathy Baumgartnerhoted,that the grant wag` in two amounts $46, 000.00 and $7,000.00 and would be used top renovate the Gilbert's building. She noted that there would be support systems throughout the building and that it would be open twenty-four hours a day. She noted that there has been a huge community effort with regard to this project of housing the homeless. COPOSH will review and monitor the renovation project, and between $250,000.00 to $400,000. 00 would be needed to renovate the building. The primary costs involve safety and privacy renovations. The overall building is very structurally sound. As of this date bids on the renovation have not taken place. Mrs. Baumgartner further noted that the United Religious Community would be the coordinating agency with Mr. Steve Newton being the Manager of the building. Notre Dame students would be staffing the facility as "crew leaders". Upon a question being raised by Councilman Duda, it was noted that individuals or organizations who wish to participate in the project should contact Mr. Steve Newton. Upon a question being raised by Councilman Luecke the Committee was advised that more entitlement funds are anticipated. In response to a question from Councilman Coleman, it was noted that the building is anticipated to be open by October 1st. Upon further favorable comments, Councilman Coleman made a motion seconded by Councilman Slavinskas that Bill No. 32-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Councilman Luecke then noted that he had received a letter from Mr. John Phair who wished that Bill No. 38-88 and Resolution No. 88-24 be continued. This request was being made since the committee's report from a sub-committee from the Center City Associates could be heard by the full body.