COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Proposed Operating Budget Pages 85-107 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Proposed Operating Budget Pages 85-107 Proposed Line Item Supplement Pages 53-68 Fiscal Year 2015/16

DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES  Support the development of safe, livable and sustainable environments  Business friendly atmosphere  Enhance quality of life

DIVISIONS  Adm dmin inis istra trati tion on  Bui uildi ding ng Ins nspe pecti tion on  His istoric ric Pres eser ervati tion on  Nei eigh ghbor orho hood od Ser ervic ices es  CDBG an and d HOME  Tax Abatem emen ent t Progr grams ams  Plannin ing  Cur urrent ent & & Long ng Ran ange ge Pl Plan anni ning ng  Transpo porta tati tion on

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT  Assisted 48 developers and small businesses  Supported Private Investment  Unilever  Stoney Creek Inn  Main Event  Hy Hy Ve Vee Expansion and Remodel  Price Chopper Remodel

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – QUALITY OF LIFE  Preserving Neighborhoods  Rehab 8 abandoned properties  Allocating Prioritized Resources  39 minor and emergency home repairs  Approximately 900 senior meals  Over 1300 emergency shelter and assistance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – EFFICIENCIES & ENGAGEMENT  CityWorks PLL PLL  Expanded GIS technology  Use of Social Media to engage citizens  Tax Abatement  Historic Preservation

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES  Completed 2 UDO Amendments  115 Building Permit Feedback Surveys  Revised Certificate of Appropriateness

2015-16 OBJECTIVES  Community Promotion  Smartphone App  Rediscover Independence website  Facilitate Business Processes  Implement CityWorks PLL for building permits  Up to date improvements to keep pace with the industry  Survey business license process  Reinvestment in Corridors & Properties