Presentation
CITY OF JANESVILLE City Council Meeting November 8, 2010
121 East Milwaukee Street
121 East Milwaukee Street
121 East Milwaukee Street
Public Hearing on FY2011 Proposed City and Library Budgets City of Janesville November 8, 2010
2011Budget $41,598,244 General Fund Budget Represents less than a ½% increase Due to flattening and declining revenues represents a 2.1% increase in Tax Levy
2011 Key General Fund Budget Variables Operations +$565,804 +1.57% Debt Service -$385,559 -7.18% Expenditures +180,245 +0.44% Non-property Tax Revenues -$393,650 -2.51% Property Tax
Levy Increase +$523,895 +2.10% State Aids 0 0.0% Assessed Valuation (Estimated) +$23,539,210 +0.67% Gross Tax Rate (includes TIF) +$0.1179 +1.61% City Taxes (includes TIF) +$13.45 +1.61%
Average Assessed Home $114,000 0.0%
Recent Budget Changes: General Fund Reduction of animal control costs -$35,000 (Additional $25,000 reduction after study session) Reduction of interest expense -$14,438 Increase summer
ice rental rates -$10,000 Increase adult recreation softball & volleyball fees -$4,500 Transit service reduction begins 1/1/2011 +$15,125 2 vacant officers filled 7/1/2011 +$48,813
General fund tax Levy same as originally proposed
Recent Budget Changes: Other Budgets Reduction of interest expense -$24,462 Termination of Downtown Design Center 1/1/2011 -$20,000 Tallman House handicapped accessibility funding of
$45,000 was removed offset by an increase in housing /homeownership activities. The State and Federal Grants budget includes $18,000 funding for the Downtown Development Alliance. $0
Total Expenditure Changes for Other Budgets -$44,462
CITY OF JANESVILLE City Council Meeting November 8, 2010
Resolution approving the 2011 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program and HOME Consortium Janesville Neighborhood Services November 8, 2010
Introduction Each year, the Janesville Community Development Authority and the City Council prepare and approve an Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership
funds.
Top 3 Priorities To create affordable, quality, housing stock for low to moderate income families To improve the existing housing stock To increase homeownership opportunities
Community Development Priorities Healthcare Job Training and Employment Services Rent Assistance Self-Sufficiency Programs (medium priority) Youth Services (medium priority)
CDBG Funds The Primary objective is to promote the revitalization of Janesville’s central city neighborhoods and downtown, resulting in vibrant and healthy residential areas with affordable
housing.
CDBG Funds Increasing home ownership Promotion of maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing Enforcement of housing and nuisance codes Elimination of slum and blight
Efficient and effective program admin.
HOME Investment Partnership Funds The primary objective for the use of HOME funds is to provide decent housing.
HOME Investment Partnership Funds Rehabilitation of owner-occupied units Rehabilitation of renter-occupied units Down payment and closing cost assistance loans to first-time homebuyers
Available Funding $762,000 CDBG $678,000 Neighborhood Stabilization $440,000 HOME Including new grants, program income, and the use of prior year’s grants.
Recommendation City Staff recommends the City Council support a motion to approve Resolution 2010-735 approving the 2011 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and Rock County HOME Consortium
Submission.
Need More Information? Please contact the Neighborhood Services Department. 755-3065 www.ci.janesville.wi.us
CITY OF JANESVILLE City Council Meeting November 8, 2010
Update on Rock County PACE Program R2 B3 1720 Sign Location
R2 B3 1720 Sign Location
Update on Rock County PACE Program Program Status with Ad Hoc Committee: Parcels located within ¾ mile boundary from City limits remain ineligible for PACE. All parcels located beyond
purple (3/4 mile boundary) but within Urban Reserve and ETJ are eligible for PACE Program. PACE Application process allows for City review and comment on potential acquisitions in
Urban Reserve and ETJ. Currently, parcels adjoining the Avalon Road interchange remain eligible for purchase of development rights.
PACE Program Resolution
PACE Program Resolution
CITY OF JANESVILLE City Council Meeting November 8, 2010