10-24-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1983 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Tim Brassell, Fire Chief, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated that in 1980 the South Bend Fire Department started the formation of an Emergency Hazardous Materials Response Team, and team members have accumulated over 1,000 hours of schooling and training. He indicated that in order for the team to become operational, the necessary equipment must be acquired. He indicated the equipment is divided into three categories; personal safety, communication and support equipment, and a vehicle. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend Bill No. 114 -83 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend Bill No. 115 -83 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 116 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,600,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE 1983 POLICE AND FIRE PENSION COSTS 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. Sherrie Petz, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriation would be used to pay pension benefits for retirees in the Police and Fire Pension Funds in 1983. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 117 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR OPERATING COSTS OF THE PARKING GARAGES 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. Sherrie Petz, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the appropriation will provide additional funds to supplement the operating budget for the parking garages in 1983. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 118 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR REPAIR OF ISLAND PARK FOR 1983 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 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. John Leszczynski, Director of Public'Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for repairs to Island Park. He indicated the construction work would stop the wall movement and repair the walkways. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. There being no further business to come Member McGann made a motion to rise and Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED before the Committee of the Whole, Council report to the Council, seconded by Council Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County- City Building at 7:25 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk C rman BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7259 -83 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF EDDY STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM JEFFERSON BOULEVARD TO WAYNE STREET, NORTH BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6 AND LOTS 88 AND 89 FOR A DISTANCE OF 335 FEET MORE OR LESS BEING IN SUNNYMEDE 1ST EDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. 1 �7'