10572-17 Historic Preservation Transition

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BILL NO. 87-17 ORDINANCE NO. 1072-17 AN ORDINANCE INITIATED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE 13 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSITION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND UNDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement dated December 12, 2017, by and between the City of South Bend (the "City") and St. Joseph County (the "County"), as approved by the executive and legislative bodies of the City and the County in accordance with law,the City and the County have agreed to transfer management responsibility for historic preservation matters related to the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County (the "Commission"), including the transfer of the employment of certain staff members from the County to the City. Such transfer will be effective on January 1, 2018. Consistent with the City's acceptance of such responsibilities and staff members, various changes to Chapter 21, Article 13, of the South Bend Zoning Ordinance are necessary and appropriate. It is desirable, advantageous, and in the public interest of the City and its residents to amend the Zoning Ordinance as set forth herein. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 13 Historic Preservation Commission, Section 21-13.01(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: There hereby established and ro,.yeft j+o The Historic Preservation Commission originally established in 1973 is perpetuated with the fnember-ship ^~a powers and duties as set forth inthe Interlocal Agreement between St. Joseph County and the City of South Bend dated December 12 2017 as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with the law, a copy of which is available for public inspection in the office of the South Bend City Clerk, and on the City's website. SECTION II. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 13 Historic Preservation Commission, Section 21-13.01(b) is hereby amended to read as follows: (b)Membership: (1) Net later-than thii+. (30)days fter-the off efiye date of n,-a;.,.,.,,e No. 5565 73 a-A nonpartisan Historic Preservation Commission of nine (9) members shall continue to be 1