05-10-99 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 1999 Also, beginning at the above mentioned point of beginning, thence Easterly along the centerline of Brick Road a distance of 230 feet; thence South a distance of 20 feet; thence Westerly along a line parallel and 20 feet to the south of the said centerline a distance of 230 feet; thence North 20 feet to the point of beginning. Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend, to furnish services to said territory of a non - capital nature, such as street and road maintenance, police and fire protection within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation, in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services furnished by the City to other areas of the City regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density; and to furnish to said territory services of a capital improvement nature, such as sewer and water facilities, within four (4) years of the effective date of the annexation in the same manner as those services are provides to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. Section III. The South Bend Common Council for the City of South Bend shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the fiscal plan described in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and made a part hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development, Department of Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Magliozzi stated that this is a voluntary annexation of approximately one -half ( %2) acre of land located on the south side of Brick Road East of Cleveland in German Township. Mr. Magliozzi noted that this parcel will be developed along with a parcel of land located to the west which was annexed last year. Mr. Magliozzi stated that the Board of Public Works, Board of Public Safety and Water Board have approved this Fiscal Plan. He also stated that all City services can be provided to the site. A Public Hearing was held on this Resolution at this time. Mr. Robert Palmiter, Genesis Architects & Engineers, Inc., 300 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Council that he was present on behalf of the Fiskers who are the owners of the property and with this additional land they will be able to add to and expand the existing office building. There was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this Resolution. Therefore, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. TRANSPO APPOINTMENT Council President Coleman again reminded the public that the Council is accepting letters of interest from individuals interested in serving on the TRANSPO Board. President Coleman noted that this is a Republican appointment and that Mr. Emil "Lucky" Reznik, who currently holds this position, has expressed his interest in reappointment. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:17 p.m. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Chairman Pfeifer presided. 1 1 C