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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-83 Human Resources & Economic Development (dnmmaiirr Jarpurt Ma tljt mnmutnn OIOuntjl of tljr Olity of bout!? Snit HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The January 10, 1983 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order at 5 : 05 p.m. in the informal meeting room by its Chairman Councilman Robert Taylor. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Zielinski, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Beck, Harris, Voorde, and McGann;• Jon Hunt,Colleen Rosenfeld, Larry Johnson, Pat McMann, Steve Leekey, Marchmont Kovas, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss various Bills and Resolutions set for public hearing at tonight' s meeting. Councilman Taylor called upon Mrs. Rosenfeld to review Bill No. 154-82, a Bill which would appropriate $93,500 from the Community Development Block Grant Funds. She explained that the money would be used for three projects namely: $50,000 for acquisition and relocation in the East Bank Development Project, $13,500 for the Southhold Heritage Foundation, Inc. , and $30,000 for the South Bend Home Improvement Loan. She noted that the Department received a "certificate of National Merit" for the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It was also noted by Mr. Leekey that the funding from CD would match a grant from the National Center for Ethnic and Urban Affairs. Three target areas were being considered for this project which would last between two to three years. Councilman Szymkowiak suggested that the group look into Lincoinway West- and Western Avenue as a possible target area. Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Harris that Bill No. 154-82 be recommended favorably to Council. Motion passed 3-0. Councilman Taylor then called upon Larry Johnson to review Bill No. 155-82 which would appropriate $27,000 from the local Equal Housing Opportunity Fund. Mr: Johnson explained that the goal would be to hire one person in the area of housing in the hope of promoting "fair housing" throughout the Community. The grant would last for one year. Mr. Hunt stated that such a project would- assist the City in its relations with HUD and more specifically the yearly. certification process. Councilman Voorde questioned the need for $4,000 for travel, and it was explained that the Staff and Commission members would be required to attend training sessions throughout the year sponsored by HUD. Following further discussion, Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Harris that Bill No. 155-82 be recommended favorably to Council. Motion passed 3-0. Councilman Taylor then asked Jon Hunt to briefly review Resolution 9A. This is a confirming Resolution regarding the real property tax abatement for the property located at 1302 High Street. This is the old Schrader warehouse which Mr. Thaddeus Jones would be renovating with 30 new jobs anticipated. The total amount of money which. would be abated would be $19,515. • • •�i■ •win .4614. P'SusNINS CO. • Page 2. Human Resources and Economic Development Committee Councilman Taylor then asked Mr. Hunt to review Resolution 9B regarding property in Phase III of the Airport Industrial Park owned by the Industrial Foundation, Inc. The purpose of the Resolution would be to declare this phase a tax abatement impact area. He noted that the Redevelopment Commission could not justify the developed portion of Phase III because of the "blighted" definition which would have to be met. He suggested that there were various compromises which could be considered such as sunset provisions, or limiting the abatement to industrial development only. Patrick McMann of Project Future stated that his organization as well as the Industrial Foundation, Inc. desired declaration of the tax abatement impact area for all five phases of the Airport Industrial Park. He noted that the City lost 5,600 manufacturing jobs between 1979 and 1982. He further noted that between 1978 and September of 1982 this area lost 13,600 jobs. He ,noted that the State statute regarding personal property abatement expires in 1985. He also suggested that there were various other avenues that could be considered such as Sunset provisions, developing SIC industrial warehousing classifications. Councilman Voorde noted that he was in support of all five phases. Following further discussion, the Council Attorney recommended that rather than try to amend the Resolution this evening that the Resolution be continued until the next meeting of the Common Council, and use the time to develop proposed amendments. The Committee appeared to be in agreement although no formal action was recommended by the Committee. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Councilman Harris made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 5 :55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Robert Taylor, Chairman Human Resources and Economic Development Committee