05-11-87 Council Meeting Minutes

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A REGULAR MEETING MAY 11,1987 WHEREAS, the paths to educational excellence and high moral values at institutions of higher learning is best typified by the University of Notre Dame; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that "Father Ted" and "Father Ned" are living examples of individuals dedicating their lives to the "growing consciousness of human dignity, human rights and human development;" WHEREAS, through and by the examples of these two (2) most dedicated priests of the congregation of Holy Cross, we urge all of our citizens to rededicate their lives to "thrust for justice" and to work toward "peace on earth" on "Spaceship Earth." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks REVEREND THEODORE M. HESBURGH, C.S.C., President of of the University of Notre Dame, and REVEREND EDMUND P. JOYCE, C.S.C., Executive Vice - President, for their thirty -five (35) years of service and dedication to the University and to the surrounding community. SECTION II. The Common Council wishes "Father Ted" and "Father Ned" futures filled with challenges, satisfaction and continued achievements as they embark upon new endeavors. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council /s/ Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council /s/ James V. Barcome Member of the Common Council /s/ Al Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Serge read the resolution. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde asked for suspension of rules to have public hearing on the next resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on the next resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1499 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE NECESSARY ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING A "COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE SURTAX AND A "COUNTY WHEEL TAX" BEFORE JULY 1, 1987 WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that the Arterial Road and Street Improvement Group was formed in 1983 and has directed its efforts along nine (9) basic guidelines and objectives, to -wit: 1. Priority improvements are primarily to be confined to the arterial road and street network; 2. Projects for increasing vehicular capacity, safety and enhancing land accessibility for economic development are of primary concern; 3. Planning is to concentrate on serving the major commercial, business, service, industrial and residential growth areas; 4. MACOG's 2005 Transportation Plan will serve as the general guideline for establishing project needs; 5. The unfinished 1981 -1991 C -EDPP projects are to be considered as priority needs; 6. Planning is to be directed towards a five (5) year extension of the C -EDPP long range plan through 1996;