08-28-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED BILL NO. 147 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK PROJECTS TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearin gon the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for general improvements at Coquiliard Park. He indicated that priorities for final park improvements will be established between the Park Department and the neighborhood organization and reisdents. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 148 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF HOUSING. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was a supplemental appropriation of $7,000 to complete necessary rehabilitation of the Center. He indicated this money was necessary to bring the building up -to -code. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 149 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING REPAIR MATERIALS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE REAL SERVICES AGENCY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Pat Osmon, of Community Development, made the pre- sentation for the bill. She indicated this money would be used to purchase housing repair materials, by REAL Services. She indicated REAL conducts a Title XX Housing Service Program which provides home repairs to older adults. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 150 -78 A BILL APPRPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR NON - PROFIT GROUP REHABILITATION OF SUB - STANDARD HOUSING UNITS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION-OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUREAU OF HOUSING. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was for the continuation of the Non - profit Group Rehabilitation Grant Program. He indicated they would make available grants to groups that request CD monies for this purpose. Council Member Miller made a motion to eliminate the first four lines of the Statement of Purpose and Intent, seconded by Council Member Taylor. Council Members Parent and Adams indicated they were opposed to this motion. the motion failed. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Parent. The motion carried. BILL NO. 151 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR PROJECT REHABILITATION GRANTS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RENEW, INC. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that during the past three CD Program Years, Renew, Inc., has utilized CD Non - profit Group Rehab Grant money to assist them in rehabing ap- proximately twenty -five homes for low - income families. He indicated that since Renew clients repay money on extended terms, the agency is in need of financial assistance to continue its activities. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. Council President Parent made a motion to suspend the rules to have public hearing on Bill Nos. 154 -78, 155 -78,' 157 -78 and 158 -78, at this time, seconded by Counci !Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 154 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,890.00 OF STATE YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU GRANT MONIES FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CRIME CONTROL FUND FOR VARIOUS YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1978 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1979. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation covers administrative costs not completely covered by the 1978 Revenue Sharing request. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried.