12-21-87 Human Resources & Economic Development

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a:m=n /n iirpnri HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The embew- 21, 1987 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order in the absence of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman by Councilwoman Ann Puzzello at 4:25pm in the Council's informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen and Councilwomen: Paszek, Serge, Puzzello, Beck, and Zakrzewski; Hedi Robinson, Jon Hunt, Jim Wensits, Don Niezgodski, Dick Maginot, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review bill. no. 134-87 which would amend ordinance no. 5240-70 concerning the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the Department of Economic Development. Mr. Hunt noted that in light of the decrease in industrial revenue bonds that the city wishes to establish an agency within the city so that they can pursue state grants without utilizing not-for-profit corporations. He stated that this would not overlap with Redevelopment and that there has been considerable discussion with Ken Fedder, the attorney for the Economic Development Commission. The Council attorney asked whether Mr. Hunt would object to specifically incorporating the ordinance within the City Code under Chapter 2 . Mr. Hunt indicated that he would check on this recommendation. Councilman Paszek noted that the Economic Development Commission thoroughly endorses the proposed ordinance and believes that it would help substantially. Following further discussion, Councilwoman Beck made a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that bill no. 134-87 as to be amended by the Council attorney be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed bill no. 136-87 which would create the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Hunt noted that this would not be a taxing agency. The state law permits such an authority and it would be consistent with that law. The Council attorney again noted that the bill should amend the South Bend Municipal Code and requested an update from the City Administration if they would be in agreement with this recommendation. Following further discussion, Councilwoman Beck made. a motion seconded by Councilman Serge that bill no. 136-87 as to be amended by the Council attorney be recommended favorably to the Council. The motion passed. •wec P 1S• rveuUHIwe co.