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Assuming the projecf does not move forward, we will then no longer cammit the dollars <br />ta the project and staff would recommend that thE RHRA lower the re�uested levy by <br />5100,000 to �293,OOp. <br />3.� Tk�e 2009 levy while higher than 20fl8's levy of �3�0,000 is jusizfied, staff believes, for <br />the %llowing reasons: <br />✓ The cash car�yover practice did not accurately reflect the programming needs far <br />the RHRA and underestimat�d the costs for aIl of the RHRA ob�igations. <br />✓ In 2008, The RHRA contributed approximately �120,OQ0 for code enforcement <br />activities provided by City sta£f. As a r�sult of that contribution other funding <br />priorities were unable to take place in 200&. <br />3.6 The 2009 buc�get request is bas�d on the RHRA Strategic Plan that identified some new <br />initiatives including programs with more "�reen" themes, better marketing of RHRA <br />programs, and funding appropriate staffing Ievels and resources. The 20Q9 RHRA budget is <br />the first one that fully addresses the RHRA prioritias as defined by the strategic plan. <br />3.7 In 2009, the following programs will continue to operate, but v��ill receive na additional <br />funds : <br />✓ RosevilIe Loan Prograin (consoIidated home improve�nent laan program). <br />✓ Abaternent Assistance (payme�it of abaternent costs foz code enforce�rraent <br />activiti es) <br />✓ SHRP — na RHRA fi3nds allocated, but Greater Metropolitan Hausing <br />Corporation {GMHC) may siill purchase homes in RosevilJe. <br />3.8 In 2009, the followin� pragrams will be continued or expanded: <br />✓ Contract with Housing Resource Center for services and loan administration. <br />($30,000) <br />✓ Home and Garden Fair- budget was increased to refleci inf]ationary ancreases <br />in cos�s and a new marketFng strategy. (� 1 S, I00) <br />✓ Nei�hborhood Enhancement Frogram-budget was increased to re�lect <br />inflationary increase in cost for staff and services. {$16,400) <br />✓ Marketing - Costs for professional services and publication of rnaterials tllaf <br />promote the RHRA and its programs to Roseville residents. ($35,000} <br />✓ General HRA Expendatures — 2dQ9 budget is inereased by �2�,000 to more <br />accurately retIect staif costs (Pat I S%, Kara @ 8 hours a week, Jeanne a� 29 <br />hours per week, and minute taking). ($93,500) <br />3.9 In 20Q9, the followin� pro�rams will be new: <br />RHRA 2069 Budget Dzscussion - Page 2 of 3 <br />