01-23-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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- - -- rT -- - - - -- - -- - -- - - - -- - RF.QTTT -.AR MF.F.TT -NQ- -. -- - -- - - - - -- - - - - _ - __ -- _.'[aNiTaAV. 73_. �_QR Q__. WHEREAS, Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, authorizes the Housing Authority to develop, own or assist in housing for low- income persons; and WHEREAS, there currently exists in South Bend, Indiana, a need for housing which is not being provided by the private sector; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has available funds for such purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby authorized to submit the Rental Rehabilitation application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for units of housing to be funded by Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended to be used in conjunction with the Rental Rehabilitation Program. 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 /Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathy Baumgartner, Director Bureau of Housing, made the presentation on the resolution. She indicated that the resolution would authorize the Mayor to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development an application for the Rental Rehabilitation Program. She indicated that the Rental Rehabilitation Program, enacted into law in the Housing and Urban -Rural Recovery Act of 1983, provides financial assistance for rehabilitation of rental units in selected neighborhoods. Seventy percent of the units must be occupied by lower income persons, and Section 8 vouchers are available to assist tenants who would otherwise be displaced. She stated that the City of South Bend is eligible to receive $80,000 for this program in Fiscal Year 1989. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby Blvd., asked a question on the resolution. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 4 -89 A BILL AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING TREE SERVICE OPERATIONS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 5 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,500.00 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE GRANT FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing February 13, 1989, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 6 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,644.89 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing February 13, 1989, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 7 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIANA CODE ADDRESSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEPARTMENT OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing February 27, 1989, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Voorde made a motion to set Bill No. 125 -88 (Rezone 1112, 1118 & 1122 Ironwood Dr.) for third reading and public hearing February 13, 1989, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Joe Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke regarding the Studebaker Corridor Bond Petition. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.