09-27-82 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, indicated these applications are for a grant of $11,202 for support of a Targeted Jobs Coordinator; and $100,000 which will be used in continued efforts to market the Studebaker Cooridor, as well as the City as a whole. Council Member Beck made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 935 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 936 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 997 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELPMENT WHEREAS, the Mayor has lsubmitted an application and amendments thereto for an Urban Develpment Action Grant to the United States Depatment of Urban Development for purposes of acquiring public right -of -way, preparing a site and roadway through soil stablization, excavation, backbill, constructing, improving, and signalization of access roadways, extending water and sewer lines, and direct participation in the develpment of an ethanol plant in the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, in order to enter into such a grant, should the award be forthcoming from the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, it is necessary for the Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into certain agreements and execute certain documents required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend supports the development of industrial opportunity in the CIty, including the activities addressed in the grant application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the CIty of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Mayor has the authority to enter into agreements and execute documents necessary to implement an Urban Development Action Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of South Bend for purposes relating to facilitating the location in South Bend of an Ethanol Plant. SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, contingent upon notification to the City of South Bend that the Urban Development Action Grant has been awarded to the City. /s/ Beverlie J.Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, indicated this resolution would authorize the Mayor to execute the documents necessary to enter into a grant agreement with HUD should the City receive, a UDAG ward for assistance in the development of an ethanol plant in the City. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 107 -82 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990- 68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (1329 EAST WASHINGTON.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 108 -82 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE YEARS 1982, AND 1983. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, and refer it to the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 109 -82 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN LAYNE - NORTHERN AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL AT THE EDISON WELL FIELD. This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, and refer it to the Utilities Committee, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 110 -82 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN PEERLESS - MIDWEST AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,963.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL AT THE RUM VILLAGE SITE.