07-11-83 Human Resources & Economic Development

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R Page 2. Human Resources and Economic Development Committee rebuilding there were no certainties. He suggested monitoring of the BDC every three months. He believed that an appropriation ordinance like this would be a positive step to take. Councilman Voorde noted that quarterly reports are not that helpful since the COP program is also to give quarterly reports, and the Council has yet to receive one. Councilman Beck questioned whether Jim Childs is aware of the public' s desire to reopen Michigan Street. Councilman Szymkowiak noted several projects that he had voted against in the past. Councilman Taylor asked for alternative if this bill,,would not be approved. Following further discussion Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that Bill No. 65-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed 3-1 with Councilman Harris in the minority. Councilman Beck then made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that Bill NO. 66-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed 3-0 with Councilman Harris abstaining. Colleen Rosenfeld then reviewed Bill No. 67-83 which would appropriate $1,557,000 in supplemental Block Grant Funding, commonly known as the JOBS Bill. Job creation would be for those persons unemployed 15 of 26 weeks prior to March 24 , 1983. She offered a substitute bill which would delete $150,000 from the Commercial Rehabilition Loan Fund and place it in the Economic Development Capital Fund. Mr. Harrison explained that the $60 ,000 ear-marked for the Hope Rescue Mission would allow them to install a fire-alarm system required by State law by September 1, 1983, would allow tuck pointing in the building which was built in 1920, and would correct the heating system. Following further discussion Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Harris that the substitute version of Bill No. 67-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed unanimously. Bill No. 68-83 which would appropriate $25,000 from the Community Block. Grant Fund for the rehabilitation of the Hansel Carriage House was then discussed. This project now qualifies for funding. It is proposed that the seconded floor be used as a parent educational center. The building recently had a fire and money would be used to help rehabilitate it. Councilman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that Bill No. 68-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed 4-0. Councilman Harris made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 5 :10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert Taylor, Chairman