06-08-09 Community and Economic Development Committee

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CED June 8, 2009 Page It `'~ Gladys Muhammad of 808 North Ironwood in South Bend, and an employee of South Bend Heritage Foundation stated that about thirteen (13) people were present at the Colfax Center when the neighborhood group took action on the resolution supporting the renovation and reuse of the Hansel Center. She stated that this would be an excellent use of the facility and of the monies and resources made available. John Hamilton of 913 West Colfax stated that the University of Notre Dame has been the city's neighbor since 1842. That their willingness to partner with the city on this project would result in an enhancement of the neighborhood. Council Member Rouse stated that all further comments could be heard at the 7 p.m. Council meeting. Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. suggested that Bill No. 09-40 be sent without recommendation in light of the many concerns which he has, and in light of not having sufficient time to address those concerns during the committee meeting. He noted that full discussion of those concerns should be addressed before a formal recommendation is made. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Catherine Andres that Bill No. 09-40 be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed with Council Member Henry Davis, Jr. voting against the motion. Bill No. 09-47 Request to Approve an Agreement Extending the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium: Pamela C. Meyer, Community Development Director made the formal presentation. She noted that the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium was established in 1991. The cities of South Bend and Mishawaka and St. Joseph County operate under aninter-local agreement. Since 1991, approximately $13 million HOME dollars have been brought into these communities for low-income assistance. Ms. Meyer noted that the current inter-local agreement will expire at the end of this year. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that all renewal agreements be for periods of three (3) years, and that they be approved by resolution of the legislative bodies. She added that as a result of all three (3) governmental units working together, that they have been able to leverage more dollars for the communities. The deadline for compliance is June 30~`.