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REGULAR MEETING_ _ _ _ JANUARY 23, 1984 RESOLUTION NO. 1114 -84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IDNIANA, TO INVEST CERTAIN IDLE FUNDS DURING THE YEAR 1984 IN ACCORDANCE WITH IC 5 -13 -1. WHEREAS, there are certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend which may be invested for periods of time without affecting the operations of various departments of the city, and; WHEREAS, IC 5 -13 -1 enables the Controller or his designee to invest such idle funds with the approval of the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. SECTION I. That during the calendar 1984, the Controller or his Chief Deputy invest certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend for such periods of time that he /she determines are not needed for the normal operations of the various departments of the Civil City. SECTION:II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Sherrie Petz, Deputy Controller, indicated this resolution annually permits the Controller to invest available idle funds. Council Member Crone made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO.1115 -84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN APPLICATION FOR 1984 FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Director of the Human Rights Commission is the City official responsible for the administration of South Bend, Indiana's fair housing law as contained in amended Ordinance No 6635 -79; WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has made funds available to States and localities with fair housing laws substantially equivalent to the rights provided in Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the Dirctor of the City of South Bend Human Rights Commission is hereby authorized to submit an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Fair Housing Assistance Program ofTitle VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act. SECTION II. That for every activity, project, or program to be funded under this Resolution, the Director of the Human Rights Commission shall submit to the Common Council an appropriation ordinance prior to expenditure of any Fair Housing Assistance Program funds received upon approval of this application. SECTION III. This this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Larry Johnson, Director of Human Rights, indicated that in 1983 the Commission embarked upon an expanded fair housing program toward the goal of providing a community where equal opportunity in housing prevails. He indicated that in order to continue the progress already made it is necessary to obtain additional revenues, and HUD has made these revenues available. Council Member Beck made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.