05-13-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1996 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council and Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana: Section 1. The City of South Bend pledges its support to Project Future in jointly working together to attract new businesses and jobs and revitalize existing businesses in our community. Section 2. Project Future has requested a five (5) year commitment from the City of South Bend for $100,000 in 1997, $100,000 in 1998, $100,000 in 1999, $100,000 in 2000, and $100,000 in 2001. Section 3. The City of South Bend makes a $500,000 commitment to Project Future for 1997 from 2001, contingent upon the fiscal condition of the City in each of the designated years, and subject to the annual budget review and approval process. Stephen Luecke, 1st District David Varner, 5th District Charlotte Pfeifer, 2nd District Thomas Zakrzewski, 6th District Roland Kelly, 3rd District Sean Coleman, At Large John Broden, 4th District John Hosinski, At Large Cleo Washington, At Large Loretta Duda, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this resolution endorses the work Project Future has done, and continues to do, in bringing business to the community. He indicated that over the past two or three years Project Future has played a key roll in bringing in companies to the Blackthorn Industrial Park. He indicated this resolution calls for a five year commitment from the City of $100,000 a year. Patrick McMahon, Director of Project Future, indicated they appreciated the support they have received from the Council in the past. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Kathy Baumgartner, Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated they had experienced a tremendous growth in the last few years and serve as the City's arm to implement housing programs. She explained that they serve four not - for - profit groups: Housing Development of St. Joseph County; HDC Construction; Community Home Buyers Corp, Christmas in April, and receive ve compensation for their services: She discussed the REWARD program and said they serviced 64 new homeowners through this program in 1995. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole at 7:21 p.m. with nine members present. Chairman Washington presiding.