Beltrami Neighborhood Council
Livability Committee Proposal
December 7, 2015
Background: The BNC Crime & Safety Committee began discussing a move toward work on livability, a broader scope than just crime & safety. In their discussions, it became apparent that livability work may overlap with the work of the housing committee. The two committees met and propose a merge of the Housing Committee and Crime & Safety Committee into a newly formed Livability & Housing Committee.
Name of Committee: Livability & Housing Committee
Founding Committee Members: David Marsh, Tony Ogbozo, Mark Solom, Becky Phetteplace, Jax Benjamin, Bill Scripps
Meeting Date and Time: 4th Monday of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PM, Beltrami Park Building
Scope of Work: In accordance with the BNC Bylaws (2012), the Livability & Housing Committee purposes to:
- Review housing development proposals
- Provide oversight on housing loan program(s)
- Provide oversight on Lights & Locks Program
- Provide oversight on tenant outreach and engagement
- Support block leader development and activities (i.e. block meetings, National Night Out, etc.)
- Advocate for street safety (pedestrian crossings, traffic issues, etc.)
- Address railroad issues as needed (viaduct, overgrowth, idling trains, etc.)
- Conduct community meetings regarding livability issues
Proposed Budget:
- Expanded Lights & Locks Program (motion lights, cameras, etc.): $3,000 (NRP II)
- Current Lights & Locks Program (security strike plates): $1,699.63 (NRP I)
- National Night Out promotion & support/Block Leader development: $347 (NRP II)
- Tenant Outreach/Renters Rights Events: staff time (CPP)
- TBD after review results from Neighborhood Priority Plan in 2016: $13,259 (uncontracted program income)
