Appropriating $20,000.00 for th Rehabilitation of the Southeast Neighborhood Center

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CITY of SOUTH BEND PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor COUNTY CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM C June 7, 1978 Carl Ellison Director Jon R. Hunt Deputy Director TO: Members of the Common Council FROM: Carl Ellison, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Southeast Center Rehabilitation 219/284 -9335 The attached ordinance seeks the appropriation of $20,000 to undertake necessary rehabilitation of the Southeast Neighborhood Center. Although this - activity is included in the 3rd Community Development Plan and could have been implemented several months ago, numerous factors created the need for the Administration to delay its implementation. Paramount among these factors was the fact that ACTION, Inc. proposed the abandonment of the facility as the location for the delivery of its services to the Southeast Neighborhood. This ACTION decision served to catalyze neighborhood forces who in conjunction with United Way, Community Development and other agencies, worked diligently to significantly increase the quantity and quality of neighborhood center services. This coalition of forces also worked successfully to relieve ACTION of some of the financial burden of operating the center: In light of these changes, the Administration now believes the Southeast Center is both stable and viable in its delivery of necessary services. Additionally, the Administration feels assured that the current facility will remain a neighborhood center indefinitely. The requested $20,000 will cover necessary plumbing, electrical, insu- lation and general construction needs. However, based on the most recent Bureau of Housing inspection of the facility, we know that an additional $4,000 will be necessary to complete all needed work. Consequently, 1p ease note that the Administration will request a $4,000 supplemental appropriation for this facility at a later date.' Since this letter does not provide all details related to this activity, I would appreciate the opportunity to more fully discuss this matter with you. Meanwhile, should you have questions or wish supplemental information, please contact me or Jim Harcus of the Bureau of Housing. CE /br CC: Mayor Peter J. Nemeth Marzy Bauer Jon R. Hunt Conrad Damian Ed Drummond