10-25-82 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982 RESOLUTION NO. 1005 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THAT ALL AREA RESIDENTS EXERCISE CARE AND SAFETY AS THEY CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN. WHEREAS, the evening of October 31st is a special date celebrated each year by young and old alike; and WHEREAS, Halloween is traditionally remembered as an evening for children going "trick or treating" throughout our neighborhoods as they are dressed in their favorite costumes; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety at its meeting of September 7th designated the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31st as the hours for trick or treating; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recommends that residents consider giving out small toys or games rather than food items this year, as a public safety precaution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recommends that all areas residents exercise care and safety as they celebrate Halloween on October 31st, and consider giving out small toys or games to this years "trick or treaters." SECTION II. The Common Council wishes all residents a safe and happy Halloween. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Vice President Crone chaired this public hearing. Council President McGann indicated this resolution was recommended that the residents give out small toys and games this Halloween. Jane Swan, 1706 S. Walnut, indicated toys and games were a good idea, however, the cost would be prohibitive. Council Member Serge 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. 1006 -82 A RSOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF THREE CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $10,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE BUREAU OF HOUSING'S SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM. WHEREAS, low bids for the rehabilitation work under the Community_Development Housing South Bend Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Programs have exceeded $10,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with th following contractor(s) for the rehabilitation work on the following properties: CONTRACTOR Con. 661 Lawndale Workmasters, Inc. Reese & Sons Con. DOLLAR AMOUNT REHABILITATION ADDRESS OF CONTRACT NUMBER Aardvark $12,765.00 CD1 /RL /01 2008 W. Linden $14,845.00 CD1 /RL /02 2003 S. Catalpa $17,478.78 CD1 /RL /03 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s/ Lewis McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director of Redevelopment, indicated that the Loan Advisory Board and Redevelopment have reviewed the bids and recommended the awarding of the contracts. 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. 120 -82 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: FIRST 7' NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOT F, JOHN E. WALZ REVISED ADDITION RUNNING SOUTH FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF VACATED DEAN STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SHERWOOD STREET.