06-26-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26. 1989 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, June 26, 1989 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ John Voorde /s/ Ann Puzzello Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the June 12, 1989, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1732 -89 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA. WHEREAS, Relative Real Estate Management Inc. has petitioned the Common Council to annex an area specifically described in Attachment "A ", incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, responsible planning and State law require adoption by the City of a fiscal plan and a definite policy for the provisions of services to annexed areas; and WHEREAS, such a plan has been developed and presented to the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby approves and adopts the fiscal plan for the annexation of the area located in Penn Township near the intersection of Jackson and Gras Roads, more specifically described in Attachement "A ", which plan is attached hereto as Attachment "B" and made a part hereof, and hereby approves and adopts specific policies for implementation of the plan as set out therein. SECTION II. It is estimated that the implementation of the plan may require budgeting and appropriation of additional funds in the approximate amount of $50,000 per year to provide police protection to the annexation area. SECTION III. All services of a noncapital nature will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of annexation in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to those services provided to areas within the corporate boundaries that have similar topography, patterns of land use, and population density. SECTION IV. Capital improvements will be provided by the developer within three (3) years of the effective date of annexation. Implementation of the plan will not require the appropriation of funds for capital improvements to the annexed area by the City of South Bend, Indiana. SECTION V. This annexation will not result in the elimination of jobs of employees of another governmental entity. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Ann Puzzello Member Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Dave Norris, Project Manager Economic Development Department made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the resolution establishes a policy and plan outlining the City to provide services to 107.82 acres of land located in Penn Township near the intersection of Ireland and Ironwood Roads. Council Member Soderberg questioned whether or not the City has adequate Police and Fire Protection to handle this area. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, June 26, 1989, at 7:10 p.m., nine members present. Chairman Luecke presiding. BILL NO. 34 -89 ON A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN PENN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable. Mike Danch, Peirce & Associates, 52578 U.S. 31 North