05-28-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 28, 1985 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this issue was a cost overrun on the original project. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 43 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TOPSFIELD CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Beck made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 41 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE INNER -CORE AREA OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the bill should be amended in the title after Inner -core add "and other areas ". Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. He indicated this appropriation from the General Fund was the City's contribution to Project Future for 1985. He indicated the in addition to the City's efforts in the area of economic development, Project Future has supplied technical assistance and pursued further economic development efforts of its own. Council Member Crone made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 42 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE INNER -CORE AREA OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the City is in the process of upgrading its efforts in the area of economic development for our community. He indicated this includes heightened efforts in attracting businesses, different initiatives in development redevelopment areas, and increased efforts towards the revitalization of those areas. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 49 -85 A BILL DECREASING THE 1985 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND IN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE GENERAL FUND AND PARK FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill was a result of earlier reductions in budget appropriations for 1985, reduces appropriations in the General Fund by $806,725 and in the Park Department by $187,275. He indicated that at a later date they will be appropriating $350,000 to purchase the new Police Department fleet and approximately $200,000 to purchase some of the necessary equipment for the upgraded alley program. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 50 -85 A BILL ESTABLISHING A NONREVERTING "EAST BANK TRAIL FUND ". This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that organizers of the Sunburst Marathon have proposed to contribute $ .99 of any entry fee to the marathon which will be deposited in this fund. He indicated other organizations might contribute to this fund. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 51 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $45,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A FACILITY FOR DISPLAYING THE STUDEBAKER COLLECTION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill would appropriate monies from the General Fund for the payment of the land contract obligations in relation to the Freeman - Spicer property for storage and display of the Studebaker Collection and other artifacts belonging to Studebaker Museum. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.