09-27-06 Community & Economic Development

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September 27, 200 Community and Economic Development Committee Page 2 Council Member Kirsits voiced concern over "planned obsolescence" and was advised that all sub-grantees are sent design guidelines, It was noted in response to a question from Council Member Kirsits that Healthy Communities and Ark Angels sent their applications in late. Council Member Pfeifer voiced concern about funding for the Food Bank, noting that they ran out of food last year and that there are still people who need food. Ms. Leonard noted that the monies for this year were for additional repairs to their building and that they are currently being assisted. She stated that if the Council wants to fund them that cuts would have to be made somewhere else. Dr. Varner noted that reducing funding on a routine basis he sees as beneficial, so that there is not too much dependence on the funding and so that other agencies may have the opportunity to participate. It was noted that there is a formula in the distribution of HOME funds, with the Board being composed of two (2) appointments by each Mayor and two (2) appointments by the Board of Commissioners. Beth Leonard then provided a blue notebook containing the IRS FDRM 990's for each not-for-profit agency proposed to receive funding. It was noted that the DTSB line-item would be proceeds from the Baers parking lot, with the Mayor noting that this is a result of federal funds being used. Ms. Leonard stated that the ordinance will be filed so that the Council may have a public hearing on it at their November 13t" Common Council meeting. Council Member Pfeifer commended Mayor Luecke for his presentation earlier today at IU South Bend. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Counci a nd ~ '~ erson Community and EconomiDevelopm t Committee Attachment