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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppropriating $24,570.00 Community Development Block GrantPassed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana November 20 19 78 IRENE K. GAMMON Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana November 21 19_28 Clerk of Common Council City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Approved and signed by me 4V\ - SL I 191 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $24,570.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: The City of South Bend is committed to the improvement of the "quality of life" in the City and its neighborhoods. As part of this commitment, the City has established a comprehensive community development program. In order to further provide for efficient and effective utilization of CDBG funds through planning, program development, and management, additional funds are required by the Division of Community Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The sum of $24,570.00 is hereby appropriated for the program year starting July 7, 1978 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Program Year 197.8). This appropriation is to be administered by the Division of Community Development, and will be distributed as set forth below: PROGRAM CD -78 -1103 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE Community Development Personnel Costs $ 21,000.00 Fringe (17 %) 3,570.00 TOTAL $ 24,570.00 SECTION II.. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. 1,t READING //-6 - 7 $' PUBLIC HEARING //-.?d ov 2n8 READING NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED �� -, -;P 191 - /-- 1� ember of the Common Council I signed only to provide an oppertu ;_ r` and Council action on the issue.. FILED IN CLITA OFFICE N!rkYV' 11978 Irene Gammon CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND,. IND. CITY of SOUTH BEND PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Carl Ellison Director Jon R. Hunt Deputy Director V. LaMar Wilson Assistant Director M E M O R A N D U M TO: Members of the Common Council FROM: Carl Ellison 4a De wbboo -6a 1440 County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 219/284 -9335 SUBJECT: Supplemental Community Development Administration Appropriation DATE: November 1, 1978 From time to time it becomes apparent that Community Development Program needs outstrip the capacity of available staff. We have attempted to deal with this phenomenon by promoting the development of general staff expertise which has allowed us to shift staff to assignments in program areas having the greatest need. Although this effort has resulted in both the expansion of staff capabilities and productivity, we now find that there still exists urgent program needs which warrant an increase in staff size. Specifically, we now anticipate that the work load of our "Labor Standards" personnel will triple with the implementation of the UDAG project and Century Mall. At the same time, we know that HUD is now requiring a variety of equal opportunity actions to be undertaken not only with respect to CDBG funded activities but direct HUD assisted activities as well. (For example, the 312 Loan Program fits into the latter category.). Since we anticipate a 312 Loan allocation of $350,000 - $500,000, substantial staff time will have to be set aside for implementing "Section 3" in connection with the program. Aside from the above, there also exists a need to strengthen other per- formance aspects of our CD program. These aspects include: 1) monitoring; 2) the collection, storage, and retrieval of performance data; 3) the detection of non - compliance; and, 4) the more systematic investigation and disposition of program complaints. II 3: 2 y SUBJECT: Supplemental Community Development Administration Appropriation DATE: November 1, 1978 From time to time it becomes apparent that Community Development Program needs outstrip the capacity of available staff. We have attempted to deal with this phenomenon by promoting the development of general staff expertise which has allowed us to shift staff to assignments in program areas having the greatest need. Although this effort has resulted in both the expansion of staff capabilities and productivity, we now find that there still exists urgent program needs which warrant an increase in staff size. Specifically, we now anticipate that the work load of our "Labor Standards" personnel will triple with the implementation of the UDAG project and Century Mall. At the same time, we know that HUD is now requiring a variety of equal opportunity actions to be undertaken not only with respect to CDBG funded activities but direct HUD assisted activities as well. (For example, the 312 Loan Program fits into the latter category.). Since we anticipate a 312 Loan allocation of $350,000 - $500,000, substantial staff time will have to be set aside for implementing "Section 3" in connection with the program. Aside from the above, there also exists a need to strengthen other per- formance aspects of our CD program. These aspects include: 1) monitoring; 2) the collection, storage, and retrieval of performance data; 3) the detection of non - compliance; and, 4) the more systematic investigation and disposition of program complaints. Members of the Common Council Page 2 November 1, 1978 Based on the above, we therefore request the following additional staff: 2 Monitors @ $10,500 $21,000 Fringe Benefits (17 %) 3,570 $24,570 I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss this matter with you. Should you have questions, please contact me at your convenience. j mr cc: Mayor Peter J. Nemeth Peter H. Mullen Jon R. Hunt V. LaMar Wilson TammtUrr Irvnr# Xv #4e Tomm u Moumii of t4r (guy of 0OW4 frub: Your Committee OF THE WHOLE to whom was referred A BILL APPROPRIATING $24,570.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion THIS BILL SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL FAVORABLE. FRANK HORVATH Chairman FR[[ PR168 PUBLISHING CO.