09-09-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 91 1974 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) rather than ten years, and four weeks' vacation after sixteen years rather than twenty years. He stated that it had been agreed that the Council should make the determination regarding the vaca- tions. Mr. Michael Lawrence, representing Teamsters Local 364, spoke on behalf of the proposed ordinance. He indicated that this was one of the points reached on the city bargaining team. He felt the vacation schedule as proposed was in line with other schedules both in government and industry. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the projection of the additional personnel needed to maintain the present level of service. Mr. Parker stated that the administration determined that there would be no need for additional employees because of the proposed vacation schedule. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the additional man days that would be needed. Mr. Walter Lantz, Chief Deputy Controller, stated that actual man days had not been computed but it was estimated that it would cost the city $2,000 per year in services personal in making up for over- time the vacation losses. He stated that this would include all divisions, including the utilitie Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, secon by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $325.00 IN THE AMOUNTS OF ACCOUNT #213.0, "TRAVEL EXPENSE" $200.00, ACCOUNT #252.0, "REPAIRS OF EQUIP- MENT" $50.00, ACCOUNT #540.0, "CLOTHING ALLOWANCE" $75.00, TO ACCOUNT #215.0, "TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE" $150.00, ACCOUNT #370.0, "OTHER SUPPLIES" $50.00, AND ACCOUNT #726.0, "OTHER EQUIPMENT" $125.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Bert Cichowicz, Sealer of Weights and Measures, stated that he would explain his request as indicated in his letter to the Council dated July 16, 1974. Chairman Newburn felt the letter was self - explanatory and there was no need for a further explanation regarding the transfer. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, second by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents, and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of Public Parks, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the funds would be used for purchase of a new bulldozer to replace one piece of equipment used in construction work which was approximately 20 years old. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN- ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Chief Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance on Mr. Gallagher's behalf. He explained that the funds would be used for demolition of substandard houses. Currently, the amount of $35,836.96 was available for demolition but this would only take care of 45 of the 250 units scheduled for demolition. He stated that, with the revenue sharing request of $40,000, approximately 50 additional units could be demolished. He stated that the city budget has been exhausted for demolition. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, expressed disappointment that Mr. Gallagher had not been present to make the presentation of the ordinance, which Mr. Evans thought was very important. He then asked if there had been any other appropriations of revenue sharing funds for demolition of buildings during the year, and Mr. Lantz answered that there had been none. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, second4 by Councilman Parent. Councilman Kopczynski asked if any money would be used to demolish building; that were occupied. Mr. Patrick Gallagher, Public Safety Director, at this point made an appearanc at the meeting and indicated that he wished to answer Councilman Kopczynski's question. He stated that, if the home was substandard and nothing could be done to improve it, the residents would be relocated in order that demolition could be accomplished. Councilman Kopczynski asked if the city was liable for relocation costs of the residents. Mr. Gallagher stated that the city would be responsible and would have some kind of relocation resources until the end of the year. He stated that relocation averages around $15,000 with the demolition cost at $800. Mr. Evans wondered if part of the funds would be used to clear land in the southeast side which the Fire Department had used in training. Mr. Gallagher stated that he had been assured that all the substandard homes used in the training program had been demolished as of last Thursday afternoon. The motion carries ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,772.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LEGAL DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF LAW.