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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppropriating $80,000 Community Block Grant Administered by Human ResourcesORDINANCE No. 6221 -77 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana September 12 19 77 Attest: City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Attest. of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Ind'ana September 13 �9 77 �� s c6-� i 1 C ty Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Approved and signed by me - J• ....d I 0q j 19 " ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $80,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR A DEMONSTRATION BLOCK PROJECT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: A successful neighborhood and housing conservation strategy is based on creative, well planned, and implementable housing rehabilitation, public works, parks and social service programs. In order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing housing, public works, and social service programs, the Division of Community Development has developed a "demonstration block project." The objective of this project is to improve overall community development program effectiveness and efficiency by: coordinating the preparation and implementation of separate activities; increasing the impact of separate and singular community development programs; concentrating various activities within a limited area; and, establishing a viable partnership between neighborhood groups, residents, and city government. In order to implement the demonstration block activity, funds are required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The sum of $80,000.00 is hereby appropriated for the program year starting July 7, 1977, from the City of South Bend's Community Development Block Grant Fund (Program Year 1977). The appropriation shall be used within the boundaries of the Community Development "target areas" as approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under Title Twenty -Four (24), of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part Five Hundred and Seventy (570) for the Community Development Program Year 1977. The appropriation shall be administered by the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development /Division of Community Development as set forth below: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROGRAM -CD -77 -603 PURPOSE AMOUNT Public Works Improvements $80,000.00 for the Demonstration Blocks 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. 1st READING `d -`6 '_) PUBLIC HEARING 2n:1 READING NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED er of the Codh6n Counc IN 0—I signed only to provide an t opportunity for p:.11U11C `'.7 ��5 rrg amm®n and Council action on t1w CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IND. CITY of SOUTH PETER J. NEMETH, Mayor 5 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND,. INDIANA 46601 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Carl Ellison Director Jon R. Hunt Deputy Director M E M O R A N D U M TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: CARL ELLISON, DIRECTOR, HRED SUBJECT: "DEMONSTRATION BLOCK" PROJECT DATE: AUGUST 2, 1977 219/284 -9335 The Division of Community Development in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and Bureau of Housing has developed a "demonstration block" activity consisting of the coordinated delivery of housing rehab and public works services to two or three block frontage within the C.D. target areas. The objective of the demonstration block activity is to improve overall community development program effectiveness and efficiency by coordinating the preparation and implementation of separate activities; increasing the impact of separate and singular community development programs; concentrating various activities within a limited area; and, establishing a viable partner- ship between neighborhood groups, residents, and city government. The attached appropriation ordinance for $80,000.00 will provide funds for a variety of public works site improvements including street repaving, street reconstruction or construction, curb and gutter reconstruction or construction, street lighting, tree planting, sidewalks, street fixtures, drainage, sewer, or water facilities on a as need basis. In addition, the Bureau of Housing and Division of Community Development will attempt to bring existing housing programs together in a coordinated and concentrated manner through local homesteading, 312 loans, guaranteed loans, grants, and code enforcement. A list of alternative sites has.been reviewed by the Bureau of Planning, Public Works and Housing. Additional input in the form of alternative sites or general areas was supplied by various neighborhood groups. Members of the Common Council Page 2 August 2, 1977 In order to test the feasibility of the above approach on a limited basis, we have allocated only $80,000.00 for the Public Work's site improve- ments. The "housing component" will be funded from existing housing programs, i.e., rehab grants, loans, etc. If you have any questions concerning this activity or require additional information, please call me or Jon Hunt at 284 -9335. jmr cc: Jon Hunt LaMar Wilson T antuttu r arport coo toe fdmmmmn 010undt of #tie MIR of 16OW4 Joend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred A BILL APPROPRIATING $80,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR A DEMONSTRATION. BLOCK PROJECT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RE- SOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COM- MUNITY 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 FR6F. PRESS PUBLISHING CO.