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CITY OF SOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK <br /> cases increased to twenty-three(23),with eleven(11)cases closed and twelve(12)currently open. <br /> For 2024, the HRC is expected to receive grants totaling two hundred thirty-four thousand three <br /> hundred ($234,300) dollars. The significant increase in the 2024 grant is due to previously <br /> allocated HUD funds that were never disbursed to the HRC. This year, the HRC is ensuring these <br /> resources are properly utilized. <br /> The HUD budget for 2025 is projected to reach ninety-five thousand ($95,000) dollars, with the <br /> following overview of fund allocation. <br /> - Salaries & Wages: five-point one (5.10%) percent increase from seventy-thousand five <br /> hundred and seven ($70,507) dollars to seventy-four thousand one hundred ($74,100) <br /> dollars <br /> - Fringe Benefits: seven-point sixty-two (7.62%) percent increase from twenty-nine- <br /> thousand four hundred and thirty-nine($29,439)dollars to thirty-one thousand six hundred <br /> eighty-two ($31,682) dollars <br /> - Supplies: one thousand seven hundred (1700.00%) percent increase from five hundred <br /> ($500) dollars to nine thousand ($9,000) dollars <br /> - Education & Training: thirty-three-point thirty-three (33.33%) percent increase from six <br /> thousand ($6,000) to eight thousand ($8,000) dollars <br /> - Other Services & Charges: twenty-five (25%)percent increase from eight hundred ($800) <br /> dollars to one thousand($1,000) dollars <br /> - Printing&Advertising:eight hundred forty(840.00%)percent increase from five thousand <br /> ($5,000) dollars to forty-seven thousand ($47,000) dollars <br /> - Professional Services: four hundred (400.00%) percent increase from two thousand <br /> ($2,000) dollars to ten thousand ($10,000) dollars <br /> - Travel: fifty (50%) percent increase from ten thousand ($10,000) to fifteen thousand <br /> ($15,000) dollars <br /> - Capital: one (1%)percent from zero ($0) dollars to thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars <br /> Katrina Lee stated that the capital expenses include twenty-eight thousand ($28,000) dollars for a <br /> Chevrolet Equinox, which will support operations at one site and facilitate field investigations <br /> during cases. <br /> The HRC's 2025 goals include several key initiatives aimed at enhancing its impact. These <br /> initiatives encompass increasing attendance and sponsorships for the Award Luncheon, securing <br /> twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars each from the City of South Bend and the City of <br /> Mishawaka grants, and expanding community outreach to thirty (30) events. The HRC also aims <br /> to strengthen community partnerships, publish an annual report, and add one (1) full-time <br /> Investigator V.The Housing Manager and Employment Manager have emphasized that they cannot <br /> handle a full-time investigator's workload while managing their existing responsibilities. <br /> Therefore, a thorough validation process will be conducted to ensure there is sufficient work to <br /> justify the implementation of this new position,along with obtaining one(1)fleet vehicle for onsite <br /> and field investigations and interviews. <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend,Indiana 46601 p.574.235.9221 f.574.235.9173 www.southbendin.gov <br />