09-27-95 Community & economic Development

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14 COMM Mt* Zeport: Community and Economic Development Committee 10 t je QCOmmMt% COUItcfl of the City of south 18‘114: The September 27, 1995 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:07 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Kelly,Puzzello,and Luecke; Jon Hunt, Beth Leonard, Marcia Nichols, Kate Shrum, Don Porter,and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Council Member Kelly noted that there was not a quorum present however it was decided to go forward to receive information from the City Administration. Mr. Jon Hunt noted that the general theme for the up coming Community Development Block Grant is to put as much CDBG monies into neighborhoods. They have prepared their budget with 100% funding and with 85% funding. It was noted that approximately $575, 000.00 would be reduced with any reductions being taken from city oriented projects as apposed to non-for-profits if there is a federal cut. It was noted that applications for Human and Social Services have doubled in the past year with$1.2 million dollars being requested. The Administrative budget has 4-1/2 positions reduced, 1/2 in Redevelopment and 4 in housing. Mr. Hunt also noted that one consulting contract will also be curtailed and that approximately $550, 000.00 of money is represented from reprogrammed funds. Beth Leonard then reviewed the handouts (copy attached). She noted that 15% is the maximum amount of monies that can be used on public services. It was noted that the clean-up crew is to be eliminated, This amount of money was originally budgeted at$130, 000.00 when it began. She noted that on October 2, 1995 information will be available in the South Bend libraries, the Redevelopment office, and other locations with public comments being requested until November 3. The report is then due at HUD by November 15, 1995. A resolution would be considered by the Common Council at the first meeting in November with an appropriation ordinance at the second meeting in November. Council Member Kelly voiced concern with regard to duplication of services and and questioned why new programs such as Life Treatment Centers request was not looked on favorably. It was noted that approximately $300, 000.00 of monies have been used from other sources for elevators and equipment. All persons indicated that this is a fine program which does have other funding sources available to it. In response to a request made by Council Member Puzzello each of the proposed CDBG activities were then reviewed. It was noted in response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke that one 108 payments should end in 1999. It was noted that the public hearing was scheduled for October 12, 1995 on the proposed activities.