05-12-86 Council Meeting Minutes

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REG -UL- A= EETIR _ - — - -_ _z �_ - _ - a - — _ - - - MAY -12 -: 194& 6s WHEREAS, the location of A E Inc. a new manufacturing industry, into the South Bend area fits into our overall development concept as it will contribute to the restoration and diversification of our industrial base; and WHEREAS, the receipt of a State Investment Incentive Grant will enable the City of South Bend to finance a portion of the production equipment costs necessary to allow A E Inc. to commence operations at their newly constructed manufacturing facility in the Toll Road Industrial Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit a State Investment Incentive Grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the A E Inc. industrial project. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 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. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the substitute resolution on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Jon Hunt, Director of Economic Development indicated this incentive grant would be used to loan A E Inc monies to purchase machinery and equipment. He indicated the City has already received tentative approval from the State for the grant, however, formal application must be made before the final agreements can be put in place. He indicated that the majority of the $16 million project will be financed through private investment by the company. He indicated the the grant in the amount of $100,000 would be matched locally by a local development agency and will not involve local tax dollars. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 52 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LINDEN AND CLEMENT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 53 -86 A BILL TRANSFERRING $119,500.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 54 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED ALARM SYSTEMS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27, and refer it to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 55 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 56 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,000.00 FROM THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM FUND TO ACCOUNT 399.0, OTHER CONTRACTUALS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing May 27 and refer it to the Parks Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 57 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE COVELESKI REGIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing Mat 27 and refer it to the Parks Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried.