City of Lock Haven EC Benchmark Summary Report November 2004*

Benchmark Benchmark Description Baseline Output To Date Target Unit Leader Percent Tasks Completed Total Funds Received Total Funds Requested Total Support Funds Received LastUpdated
City of Lock Haven EC-1   Complete one feasibility study and pursue the development of a business park.  # of studies completed  City of Lock Haven  84%  $688,532  $734,462  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-2   Offer a Commercial Revolving Loan Fund to Small Businesses in the City of Lock Haven; Develop a Grant Assistance Program in conjunction with the Loan Fund for construction or rehabilitation projects.  20  14  # of loans given    38%  $3,569,997  $3,569,997  $0  4/22/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-4   Provide technical assistance and training seminars to small and start up businesses.  1000  150  # of clients served    90%  $1,136,834  $1,136,834  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-6   Implement the Home Chore Program  26  25  # of youth participating    100%  $112,146  $112,146  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-7   Construct a floating stage and make improvements to the River Walk for Community use.  # of facilities improved    100%  $213,414  $216,600  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-8   Develop a Fiber Communication Network  # of fiber optic networks    100%  $3,061,000  $3,840,000  $0  9/22/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-10   Develop a Comprehensive Strategic Plan for the City to retain existing business and attract new business to Lock Haven.  # of plans developed/revised    79%  $35,000  $35,000  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-11   Continue an existing city-wide owner occupied housing rehabilitation program.  135  50  # of houses rehabilitated    25%  $1,000,000  $1,700,000  $0  5/6/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-12   Develop and implement a First Time Home Buyers Closing Cost Assistance Program.  19  12  # of loans given    43%  $50,968  $100,000  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-13   Establish a citywide Rental Inspection Program.  # of programs    100%  $0  $0  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-15   Pursue the establishment of a Housing Trust Fund/ Home ownership Assistance Program  # of programs    100%  $1,050,000  $1,050,000  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-16   Continue existing weatherization program to provide energy efficiency improvements to residents  85  85  # of houses rehabilitated    0%  $207,990  $207,990  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-17   Systematic improvements through the implementation of a formalized capital improvement plan  # of plans developed/revised    0%  $0  $0  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-22   Institute a Community Policing Program  # of programs    78%  $389,000  $395,000  $0  6/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-23   Train 300 parents to utilize appropriate parenting skills  461  300  # of families served    100%  $742,377  $762,877  $0  4/22/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-25   Provide new and expanded Child Care Programs for school age children and provide child care subsidies primarily for current and former welfare-eligible recipients who are not eligible for, or who are waiting for, existing subsidy programs.  295  150  # of youth participating    100%  $374,600  $374,600  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-27   To implement a Victim Empowerment Program to enable victims of domestic violence to become self sufficient  226  225  # of families served    100%  $140,859  $140,859  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-28   Implement a Legal Advocate Program and Safe Child Project  530  325  # of clients served    100%  $225,824  $225,824  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-29   Conduct a feasibility study and needs assessment for a teen center for local youth in the city.  # of new facilities    100%  $40,000  $50,000  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-30   Establish the West Branch Technology Center in the Lock Haven area  # of new facilities    93%  $1,525,700  $2,205,700  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-31   Establish a literacy program in which Lock Haven University students provide one-on-one tutoring  147  125  # of clients served    78%  $243,511  $243,511  $0  9/10/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-33   Plan & implement the Keystone Central District Student Advocate Program to provide assistance to at-risk students and families to reduce truancy, discipline referrals, drug & alcohol abuse, and teen pregnancy  8000  8000  # of youth participating    100%  $16,650,177  $16,650,177  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-34   Administer the Enterprise Community Program for the ten-year designation; Implement Community Development strategies benefiting the residents of Lock Haven; Provide technical assistance to the agencies and organizations receiving Enterprise Community Funding.  37  10  # of projects    0%  $267,804  $270,715  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-35   Annie Halenbake Ross Library will be repair/replacing the main reading room's roof to provide a safe favorable environment for the patrons of the library. In an effort to expland computer access and preserve library materials, the Ross Library will utilize Federal Enterpise funds to purchase 2 computers and automation software, and book binding and mending supplies.   # of buildings built/renovated    20%  $47,133  $47,133  $0  6/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-36   Develop a Main Street Program for the City of Lock Haven; Concentrating on the four key areas of Main Street Program including organizational development, community design, community promotion and economic restructuring.  # of programs    22%  $20,000  $220,000  $0  1/14/2004  
City of Lock Haven EC-37   Develop a literacy training for health care providers and professionals to meet the health care needs of adults and families with low literacy skills  25  # of healthcare providers trained    33%  $6,708  $6,708  $0  1/14/2004  

*Source: USDA-OCD Benchmark Management System

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