06-07-89 Human Resources & Economic Development

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a inntintttnn arprnft HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Q!o tie &mmun Council of tae M IR of*mill Send: The June 7, 1989 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chair Person Council Member Steve Luecke at 5:35 p.m. in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13th Floor County City Building. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Coleman, Zakrzewski, Luecke, and Voorde; Elizabeth Leonard, Betsy Harriman, Eugenia Brayboy, James Kronk, Felix Owsley, Gladys Muhammad, Howard Dukes, Kathy Baumgartner, David Norris, Bobbie Newbill, Neil Gilbert, member of the public who signed a sign in sheet, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Luecke then introduced himself and noted that Council Member Slavinskas and Council President Ann Puzzello would be unable to attend, and that he had not heard from Council Member Zakrzewski. Council Member Luecke further noted that this committee meeting was being held in conjunction with •a previously scheduled public hearing by the Department of Economic Development. He then noted that the overall purpose of the meeting was to review Bill Nos. 39-89 and 40-89. He then explained the committee procedure. He also noted that he is an employee of South Bend Heritage, however, none of the money being discussed this evening is directed to that agency and, therefore, there is not a conflict of interest. Elizabeth Leonard then reviewed Bill No. 40-89 which proposes to transfer $76, 300. 00 among various accounts within the Department of Economic Development. She noted that the funds in the amount of $25, 000. 00 would be used to fund a position for a housing planner, and that $51,300. 00 would be designated for neighborhood clean-up crews. The neighborhood clean-up crews would be for summer clean-up on a City-wide basis in targeted areas. Kathy Baumgartner then explained that the City has applied for a grant from the Eli Lilly Foundation to help supplement the cost of a housing planner and related costs. She noted that in addition to personnel costs and fringe benefits that publications would be needed for this position. The goal is to address what type of needs must be met for low and moderate housing. An application has been filed and an announcement from the Lilly Foundation is expected in September of 1989. Additionally this position will be proposed in the budget as a specific line item. She noted that the salary would be between $22, 000 to $23 , 000.