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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-20 Personnel and Finance Budget #6 Strategic InitiativesOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK PERSONNEL & FINANCE SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2020 5:00 P.M. Committee Members Present: Karen L. White, Rachel Tomas Morgan, Jake Teshka, Shelia Niezgodski Committee Members Absent: None Other Council Present: Sharon L. McBride, Troy Warner, Lori Hamann Other Council Absent: Henry Davis Jr., Canneth Lee Others Present: Dawn M. Jones, Bob Palmer, Bianca Tirado Presenters: Dan Parker Agenda: Budget Hearing Session # 6: Strategic Initiatives Committee Chair Karen L. White opened the Budget Hearing Session #6: Strategic Initiatives at 5:00 p.m. She proceeded to hand the meeting over to Dan Parker. Dan Parker, City Controller with offices on the 12th floor of the County -City Building, South Bend, IN, gave an extensive PowerPoint presentation referencing initiatives funded through the city dollars. Dan Buckenmeyer, Director of Business Development, with offices on the 14th floor of the County -City Building, presented on TIF and the redevelopment funds. Alkena Alridge, Director of Engagement and Economic Empowerment, with offices on the 14th floor of the County -City Building South Bend, IN, presented on the Pokagon Funding Program. Dan Parker states he has presented the entire budget with the exception of the Clerk and Council budgets. Chair White opened the floor for comments and questions from the committee and council. Councilmember Rachel Tomas -Morgan asked how do we prioritize the demolition of the buildings in the budget. Pam Meyer responded that priority usually falls under emergencies first and then location or neighborhood issues. She will look into more information on prioritizing and a possible rubric system. Councilmember Tomas -Morgan continued by stating under the line INTEGRITY1 SERVICEI ACCESSIBILITY BIANCA L. Tlxa Giu H D. SFAREs CAERIEI. N. Mum CHIEF DEFu]TIDmc'IoR OF OPERATIONS DEFuiY/DIRECFOR OF POLICY CIRDWANCE VIOLATION CLERK EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building 1 227 W Jefferson Blvd.I South Bend. Indiana 466011 p 574.235.92211 f 574.235.91731 w ..southbendin.gov •CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK item to protect the vulnerable, what does it look like for the immigration of new residents. Dan Parker responded he would get her a written answer from DCI or the Mayor. Councilmember Tomas -Morgan asked for clarification concerning the Light Up South Bend program. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, with offices on the 10 floor of the County -City Building, South Bend, IN, responded to Councilmember Tomas -Morgan's question. Chair White asked Mr. Horvath to share more about the Light Up South Bend program. He stated they would send out more information about the Light Up South Bend and The Lamp Post programs to clarify any confusion. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski asked about the Home Repair program. Councilmember Niezgodski inquired if the expansion would be overall in the City of South Bend or only in targeted areas. Pam Meyer responded that it is undetermined at this time. Councilmember Niezgodski followed up with another question concerning the Neighborhood Development Plan for 2020. She asked what might be encumbered into 2021 that wasn't used in 2020 due to COVID. Tim Corcoran responded neighborhood plans are in place to move forward in 2021 due to not being finalized in 2020 because of COVID. Mr. Corcoran is hoping for half of the 2020 budget concerning this plan to be encumbered. Chair White asked for an update on Linden Avenue. Tim Corcoran answered Linden Avenue is part of the 2020 plan and will move forward into 2021. Ms. Alridge stated that Linden is part of the Kenndey Park plan. Chair White asked to see the complete schedule for Linden Avenue for clarification. Chair White requested a comprehensive map with neighborhood plans sent to Councilmembers because community members would like to know the information. Tim Corcoran said he would send a map to each Councilmember. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. asked about the Lincolnway West and Western corridor programs. Tim Corcoran responded they could get into a more in-depth conversation later. He did share that Western seemed to be more heavily utilized. He believes the amount that went into both is similar. Councilmember Davis Jr. stated he had concerns regaring the funding. Ms. Aldrige shared Lincolnway is an expansive corridor and gave detail concerning the difference between building up both corridors. Coucnilmember Davis Jr. followed up with asking about the shelter at LaSalle Park. Aaron Perri, Executive Director of Venue Arts and Parks, with offices at 321 E. Walter St, South Bend, IN, responded to Councilmember Davis Jr., he would get with Tim and look into the plans for this shelter. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann asked a question concerning properties purchased by the City. Councilmember Hamann would like clarification on what the usage would be for the properties. Tim Cocoran responded to Councilmember Hamann. Councilmember Hamann followed up with asking about leaf pick up and the amount shown covering all expenses. Councilmember Hamann stated the amount seems very low. Dan Parker EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building 1227 W Jefferson Bvld South Bend, Indiana 46601 ip 574,235,92211f574.235.9173;TTD574.235.5567,v ..southbendin.gov •CITY OF SOUTH BEND I OFFICE OF THE CLERK responded that we have two different funds. Mr. Horvath shared details concerning the leaf project program and its budget. Committee Chair White opened the floor to the public for comments and questions. Jorden Giger, 302 S. Falcon Street, South Bend, IN, stated the meetings held last year for the Far Northwest Side and LaSalle Park had the puropose of including these locations into the planning process. Mr. Giger stated he didn't hear tonight from Mr. Corcoran any intent to work with these two neighborhoods. Mr. Giger proceeded to ask Mr. Corcoran if he attended the meetings. Mr. Corocoran replied no and he hadn't been invited. Chair White mentioned there was an expectation for community engagement to take place at the neighborhood meetings. The reports and recommendations were to be included in the budget process. If Community Investments did not see the reports Chair White shared she could get Mr. Corcoran a copy. Jorden Giger stated he worked with Ann Mannox last year concerning the Miami Hills project. Mr. Giger proceeded to ask how many people responded from the Miami Hills complex. Tim mentioned multiple postcards were sent but does not have an exact count. Chair White opened the floor to Committeemembers and Councilmemebers for comments and questions. Lori K. Hamann asked a follow up for Eric Horvath with labor expenses concerning leaf pick up is that draining streets dollars out of other projects for the City. Mr. Horvath stated they have the street departments structured to have seasonal work put into the time and budget. Chair White shared the next working session will be Monday, September 21st. She then turned the meeting back over to Mr. Parker for closing comments Dan Parker closed out his portion with a thank you to the departments and to leadership. Chair White said thank you to all the City departments. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Res ct lly Submitted, Lit K en White, Committee Ch EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY 1 INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT 455 County -City Building 1227W Jefferson Bvld I South Bend, Indiana 466011 p 574,235.9221;f574.235.91731 TrD574.235.5567 I vmv.southbendin.gov