REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 1982
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
<br />1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Area is a blighted area and
<br />qualifies as an eligible projectarea under the Act.
<br />2. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Develop-
<br />ment Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of
<br />the Area.
<br />3. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
<br />for the Area conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend.
<br />4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
<br />for the Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the
<br />City of South Bend as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Area by private enterprise
<br />in concert with the Department.
<br />5. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amend-
<br />ed, for the Area gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recre-
<br />ational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with
<br />special consideration for the health, safety and welfare of children residing in the
<br />general vicinity of the Area.
<br />6. That the Declaratory Resolution of the Commission and the Development Plan,
<br />as amended, are hereby in all respects approved.
<br />7. That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development Plan hereby ap-
<br />proved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the
<br />City of South Bend with reference among other things, to changes in zoning, vacation
<br />and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishments of new st-
<br />reet patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public
<br />facilities, and other public actions, and accordingly, the Common Council hreby (a)
<br />pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Development Plan; (b) requests
<br />the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the City of South Bend
<br />having administrative responsiblities to likewise cooperate to such end and to exer-
<br />cise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Develop-
<br />ment Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposal
<br />and measures designed to effectuate the Development Plan, as amended.
<br />8. That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full comp-
<br />liance by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights
<br />Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban
<br />Development effectuating that Title.
<br />9. That this Resolution shall be in fullf orce and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />Lewis A. McGann
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Patrick McMahon, Director
<br />of Redevelopment, indicated that this resolution would add two more people to the
<br />design review committee. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolu-
<br />tion, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried on a roll call vote
<br />of seven ayes.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 936 -82
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE INSTITUTE OF
<br />MUSEUM SERVICES A GRANT APPLICATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING
<br />SUPPORT MONIES FOR DISCOVERY HALL.
<br />WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of
<br />the City, and is the Applicant for Institute of Museum Services funds for Discovery
<br />Hall.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA
<br />SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend is hereby authorized to
<br />submit an application for $18,300, in General Operating support funds which may be
<br />used for most general operating expense items of the museum (including additional
<br />staff Personnel in Discovery Hall Museum).
<br />SECTION II. That for every category established under this resolution theMayor
<br />shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget in Ordinance form prior to any
<br />expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of the application.
<br />SECTION III. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from andafter
<br />its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s/ Lewis A. McGann
<br />Member of the Common Council
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