Appropriating $80,000 Community Block Grant Administered by Human Resources

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CITY of SOUTH PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor 5 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND,. INDIANA 46601 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Carl Ellison Director Jon R. Hunt Deputy Director M E M O R A N D U M TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: CARL ELLISON, DIRECTOR, HRED SUBJECT: "DEMONSTRATION BLOCK" PROJECT DATE: AUGUST 2, 1977 219/284 -9335 The Division of Community Development in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and Bureau of Housing has developed a "demonstration block" activity consisting of the coordinated delivery of housing rehab and public works services to two or three block frontage within the C.D. target areas. The objective of the demonstration block activity is to improve overall community development program effectiveness and efficiency by coordinating the preparation and implementation of separate activities; increasing the impact of separate and singular community development programs; concentrating various activities within a limited area; and, establishing a viable partner- ship between neighborhood groups, residents, and city government. The attached appropriation ordinance for $80,000.00 will provide funds for a variety of public works site improvements including street repaving, street reconstruction or construction, curb and gutter reconstruction or construction, street lighting, tree planting, sidewalks, street fixtures, drainage, sewer, or water facilities on a as need basis. In addition, the Bureau of Housing and Division of Community Development will attempt to bring existing housing programs together in a coordinated and concentrated manner through local homesteading, 312 loans, guaranteed loans, grants, and code enforcement. A list of alternative sites has.been reviewed by the Bureau of Planning, Public Works and Housing. Additional input in the form of alternative sites or general areas was supplied by various neighborhood groups.