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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK
<br /> adoptions. Mr. Bauer presented the American Rescue Plan Implementation that is controlled by the
<br /> Department of Community Investment including the amounts allocated in the 2022 budget process and what
<br /> has been spent. All other ARP funds are controlled by the Department of Administration and Finance.
<br /> Expenditures on the line items included in the presentation are as follows:Home Repair Assistance Programs
<br /> ($6,419.96), Housing Finance ($1,924,778), Home Buying Assistance Program ($55.45), City-Wide
<br /> Comprehensive Program ($305,464.35), Plan Implementation ($280,650), Land Bank Start Up Costs
<br /> ($47,300), Demolitions (Vacant & Abandoned/Commercial) ($4,070,948.62), Neighborhood Development
<br /> Assistance ($0), Vacant Development Financing ($1,500,00), Neighborhood Recovery Grants ($80,000),
<br /> Neighborhood Main Streets (Bike Racks, Trash Cans, Etc.) ($68,511.06), Green Infrastructure Greener
<br /> Homes ($0), Green Infrastructure Solarize, Switch, and Save ($297,000), Green Infrastructure Commercial
<br /> Recycling Partnerships for CBD's($594.27),Green Infrastructure EV Plan and Deployment($88,279),Green
<br /> Infrastructure Distributed Solar Storage ($1,000,000), Small Business Assistance ($60,876), Opportunity
<br /> Fund($117,839.10),Immigration Support($100,000),and Workforce Development($214,430.25).
<br /> Mr. Bauer continued his presentation with the 2024 Proposed Expenditures, 2024 Proposed: Building
<br /> Department, 2024 Proposed: Community Investment (Legacy), 2024 Proposed: Department of
<br /> Neighborhoods,and 2024 Proposed Strategic Initiatives.The summary of DCI Capital Expenditures includes
<br /> 2 SUV w/CNG or Hybrid for the Building Department at the cost of$100,000,one(1)NEAT Crew Loader
<br /> at the cost of$120,000, and 1 NEAT Crew Dump Truck at the cost of$180,000. These capital expenditures
<br /> total$400,000.
<br /> DCI proposed to increase the Homelessness Strategy Implementation funds.The increase would be to fund a
<br /> commitment by the Administration for a low-barrier intake center at the cost of approximately $500,000
<br /> annually over a five-year period. Although the intake center may not be in operation next year, DCI would
<br /> like to begin implementation of the funds towards capital expenditures. Additionally, $335,000-$350,000
<br /> would be allocated towards the Weather Amnesty Program and bus pass services to the homeless. DCI has
<br /> made commensurate decreases in other spending to accommodate increases in other areas.DCI is proposing
<br /> to removal of expenses in Complete Streets Transportation projects and Commercial Recycling Partnerships
<br /> for CBD's. DCI also proposed cuts in expenditures to Neighborhood Engagement and Organization Support
<br /> by -40%, Workforce Development by -$37.50, Neighborhood Planning by 62.50%, and Small Business
<br /> Assistance by-20%.
<br /> Committee Chair Sheila Niezgodski opened the floor to Committee Members for questions.
<br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski asked about the new RSVP inspectors and if the delay is due to the
<br /> shortage of vehicles. Mr. Bauer confirmed they are experiencing delays to hiring the inspectors is
<br /> due to the shortage in vehicles.
<br /> Committee Chair Niezgodski asked what the balance and timeline is for spending the affordable
<br /> housing dollars. Mr. Bauer indicated he would get back to Committee Chair Niezgodski regarding
<br /> her question.
<br /> Councilmember Wax asked the reason behind purchasing SUVs for the department versus other
<br /> types of vehicles. Mr. Bauer responded that they have experienced more wear and tear on sedans
<br /> due to driving down alley ways and higher elevated vehicles have proven to be the better option for
<br /> inspectors including their storage of equipment capacity.
<br /> Councilmember White asked for the number of Code Inspectors employed withing DCI. Mr. Bauer
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