HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Parks and Human Services - 10/19/2006Parks and Human Services Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2006
Council members present: Debbie Raplee, Bob O'Brien, Elizabeth Watson attended the
meeting in Deborah Ranniger's absence
The Kent City Council Parks and Human Services Committee meeting was called to order by
Debbie Raplee at 5:12 p.m.
Added Items:
1. Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2006 - Accept
Bob O'Brien moved to accept the meeting minutes of September 21, 2006. Elizabeth
Watson seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
2. 2007 Washington State Arts Commission Organization Support Grant - Accept and
Amend Budget
Cultural staff applies every two years for the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC)
Organizational Support Grant. This year the Kent Arts Commission was awarded a
general operating support grant in the amount of $6,000.00. The Kent Arts Commission
will use the funding to support the presentation of arts and cultural activities at the 2007
Cornucopia Days, specifically the main stage, the children's stage, the fine arts show and
the fine crafts booths.
Elizabeth Watson moved to recommend accepting the $6,000.00 grant from
the Washington State Arts Commission for 2007 Cornucopia Days and
amending the Kent Arts Commission’s budget accordingly. Bob O'Brien
seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
3. 2007 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and Funding Allocations -
Authorize
Each year the proposed 2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for the
City of Kent requires Council approval. The $800,000.00 is an estimate based on the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2005 budget. This may increase or
decrease due to changes in the appropriation by Congress. Because the amount of money
Kent may receive could increase or decrease depending upon the final federal
appropriations bill passed by Congress, the recommended funding includes a
contingency plan, which covers any decrease. The 2007 Action Plan is required by HUD
and identifies the strategies and goals the City will focus on in 2007.
A description of each program is included in the Action Plan for your review. As in past
years, a major portion of the CDBG funds is recommended to support the City's Home
Repair Program which continues to serve many low-income, disabled and senior
homeowners in Kent by providing needed repairs. The program also guarantees that
some of Kent's low/moderate-income housing stock is maintained and preserved.
Housing and Human Services Manager Katherin Johnson explained that CDBG funding
has been available for 30 years and started out as the Revenue Sharing Program. This
program has allowed Kent to complete many impressive projects in Kent, such as
remodeling the Kent Commons building, four Kiwanis Tot Lots, many public services
through the Home Repair Program and many remodels of non-profit buildings. Elizabeth
Watson thanked fellow Human Services Board members for their diligence and use of
personal time to make decisions for funding proposed programs.
Bob O'Brien moved to recommend approving the proposed 2007 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plan, including funding allocations and
contingency plans, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the appropriate
certifications and agreements. Elizabeth Watson seconded and the motion
carried 3-0.
4. 2006 Third Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Funds - Accept and Amend Budget
Between July and September 2006, the City of Kent received a total of $32,475.00 from
two developers who voluntarily paid fees, in lieu of dedicating park land to mitigate the
development of single family homes in two subdivision. MacFarlane Homes LLC paid
$18,900.00 for Falkner Short Plat development and Crescent Construction paid $13,575
for Scarsella Short Plat.
Ordinance 2975 requires developers to dedicate park and open space land in proximity
to new construction sites or to pay "fee-in-lieu" funds. The fee is based on assessed land
values.
Elizabeth Watson moved to recommend accepting $32,475.00 in fee-in-lieu
funds from MacFarlane Homes LLC and Crescent Construction, and
authorizing the expenditure of funds in the East Hill Skate Park and Garrison
Creek Park budgets. Bob O'Brien seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
5. What's Happening This Month - Informational
Date From To Event
10/28 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Make-A-Difference Day, Three-Friends Fishing Hole
10/28 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Human Services "Your Family's Money" Senior Center
10/28 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Kid's Halloween Party, Kent Commons, Pre - 5th
11/3 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Holiday Craft Fair, Senior Center
11/4 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Holiday Craft Fair, Senior Center
11/4 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Service Club Ballfields Dedication
11/8 6:30 p.m. close Public Meeting for 132nd Ave. Neighborhood -
Conceptual Design, Meridian Elementary
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Teri Petrole,
Parks and Human Services Committee Secretary