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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-88 Human Resources & Economic Development . Mundt-be Rood HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE QIo tlit Common (llama! of tip Ong of tiuntll *nth The September 26, 1988 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its . Chairman Councilman Steve Luecke at 5:05 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Coleman, Duda and Voorde; Ann Kolata, Beth Leonard, Jon Hunt, Betsy Harriman, Hedy Robinson, Max Moore, Mrs. Niezgodski, JoAnn Wagner of CAC, Jim Wensits, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Councilman Luecke noted that he has a conflict of interest with regard to the subject matter to be discussed. However, he noted that he has properly- filed the appropriate documents with the public agencies and therefore may continue to participate in the discussions. Mr. John Hunt then passed out to the committee members a computer print-out entitled "Community Development Block Grant Funding 9/26/88 (copy attached) . He noted that there are three basic funding sources namely new entitlement which is expected to be $2,491,160,000, reprogramed funds of approximately $100,000.00 and program income of $130, 000 for a total $2,721,160. He stated that there was an anticipated 2% reduction in the annual entitlement. He further noted that $150,000.00 may be realized as an additional sum°and if this was realized he suggested that it be placed in revolving loan fund programs. In this way the monies could be recaptured monies. Mr. Hunt noted that in 1990 the City may have to eliminate funding of some non-profit organizations regardless of who is elected our next President. Beth Leonard then reviewed the computer print-out. She noted that under the "Housing Activities" $884,600 was being recommended by the staff for 1989. It was noted that Renew, Inc. had not received any cuts since 1985. She further noted that the "Logan sprinkler system" activity would' have assisted six group homes. It was also noted that of the $427,437.00 for the Housing Rehab Fund in 1988, $65,000 of it was for the West Washington area. Of the $388, 600 requested for 1989 in the Housing Rehab Fund, $148,000 of the money would be for the West Washington housing activities. The second major classifications namely "Code Enforcement" was being recommended at $284,050.00 which represented an overall 5% reduction from the current budget. Council Member Puzzello requested that the employees discussed Human Resources and Economic Development Committee Cont'd page 2 during the review of the Code Enforcement budget during the Civil City budget review process be checked to see if they have been properly addressed. The third activity namely "Public Works", Park and Capital Improvements was being recommended by the staff and zero dollars for 1989. The fourth activity namely "Public Services" was recommended at $215,400 for 1989. Beth Leonard noted that this represented an overall 5% cut. She further noted that in 1988 $212, 000 was originally budgeted, however, with additional monies being provided later, the budget increased to $233,850 for 1988. The fifth activity namely "City Development" was being recommended at $288,647. 00. Councilman Luecke noted that the request of $583,000 under Monroe Park Development represented an ambituous program to complete residential development. This would have been a joint effort between four agencies. Mr. Hunt agreed with Councilman Luecke that his department would have preferred to complete this project, however, because of the limitation of dollars it was reduced to a recommendation of $44,247.00. Beth Leonard noted that Commercial Rehav Loan Fund, Economic Development CAP fund, and West Washington Commercial Loan Program are three projects all involving revolving loan funds and therefore would be considered if the extra monies are received. Councilman Luecke noted that the actual proposals of each activity were available in the Clerk's Office for specific review. Councilman Luecke then introduced to the committee JoAnn Wagner from CAC. JoAnn Wagner noted that it was CAC's position that 80% of the budget be used for low and moderate income projects. She also noted that they rated the Monroe Park Developement very high and that if additional funds were available that up to $200,000 should be allocated for this project. Council Member Puzzello asked various questions with regard to community coordinated child care. Council Member Duda asked various questions with regard to STS funding and it was noted that they are still maintaining their cost of $.50 per ride one way. Councilman Niezgodski noted that JJR is primarily transporting school age children through a contract with the School City Corporation. Councilman Luecke questioned whether monies should be allocated to subsidize Transpo for a service they are to provide by law. Human Resources and Economic Development Committee Cont'd page 3 Beth Leonard then reviewed the overall time table which would be used: Proposed statement October 7th Public comment October 24th Final statement and submission of resolution November 14th Ordinance appropriation November 28th Councilman Luecke suggested that any additional comments should be made directly to Beth Leonard by the end of this week. Councilman Soderberg complimented the staff in the preparation of the budget and believed it was very readable and understandable. There being no further business to come before the committee the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Councilman Steve Luecke, Chairman Human Resources and Economic Development Committee KCF:srk Attachments