09-24-90 Human Resources & Economic Development

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l j Human Resources & Economic Devlopment Committee September 24, 1990 Page 3 possible cuts ranging from 30 to 40% Once the budget is finalized, the Department of Economic Development will report back to the Common Council. The staff recommendation for 1990 is summarized as follows: Housing $1, 092,369.00 27.71% cut Code Inforcement $150,100.00 0% cut Public Works, Parks & Capital Improvements $-0- 100% cut Public Services $337,612 .00 3.36% cut City Development $219,400. 00 42.53% cut Other Activities $326,650.00 0% cut It was noted that the 1990 funding for all activities was $3,452,000.00 with projected funding for 1991 to be 2,794,943 . 00 represent an overall cut in activities of 19. 03% It was noted that in order for the neighborhood clean up crew to be funded that it had to placed under the Public Service category. It was further noted that funds could not be used for the clean up of publically owned lots. The total amount of money used for public services can not exceed 15% of projected entitlement dollars. The time table which will be utilized will have the proposed statement published on October 6 with October 22 being the last day for the public to respong and a final statement being prepaid. A Resolution to be acted upon by the Common Council must then take place. It was noted that the meeting projected for such action is November 12, however this is a City Holiday. The Resolution must be sent with all accompanying material by November 28. Mr. Jon Hunt noted that we are currently in a downward spiral of the three major funding sources. He noted that new Entitlement Funds are projected at $2,250,900. 00 representing a 10% cut, Reprogram Funds of $53,464, and Program Income of $490,579 for a total of $2,794,943. He suggested that in 1992 that new concepts be explored for Public Works monies.