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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-87 Human Resources & Economic Development Olum ntiln annul HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The December 7, 1987 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its chairman, Councilwoman Eugenia Braboy, at 3:50pm in the Council's informal meeting room. ' Persons in attendance included Councilmen and Councilwomen: Serge, Braboy, Beck, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrazewski, Barcome, and Voorde; Elizabeth Leonard, Jim Wensits, Betsy Harriman, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilwoman Braboy noted that the purpose of the meeting was to review two bills on the agenda, namely bill no. 128-87 and bill no. 132-87. Beth Leonard of the Economic Development Department then reviewed bill no. 128-87 which would transfer $50,000 among various accounts within the Department of Economic Development. She noted that this bill would appropriate monies for the 1987 deficit plus part of the 1988 deficit. She noted that part of the money would be coming from the Fredrickson Park Fund and various community development monies and would be placed in the Redevelopment Administration Accounts. She further noted that this would not be a financial burden to the Park project.. Following discussion, Councilman Taylor made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge to recommend bill no. 128-87 favorably to the Council. The motion passed. The committee then reviewed bill no. 132-87 which would amend Chapter 2 Article 6 of the Municipal Code addressing tax abatement procedures. Councilwoman Puzzello, the sponsor of the ordinance, noted that the overall purpose of the ordinance is to incorporate within the tax abatement procedures an informative section regarding day care service and day care benefits. She noted that the proposed ordinance would not mandate such services but would inquire into a petitioner's facilities and benefits in these areas. The Council members spoke favorably regarding the proposed amendment. Following further discussion Councilman Serge made a motion, seconded by Councilman Taylor, that bill no. 132-87 be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. No further business came before the committee. The meeting was adjourned at 4pm. Respectfully submitted, Eugenia Braboy Chairman Human Resources and Economic Development Committee . • •occ •occc ►uoLIIHINC co.