09-27-76 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James R. Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said they were requesting certain accounts be reduced by a total of $46,000, and this amount be transferred into other accounts. He said shortages have occurred in the Park budget because of inflated prices; additional services such as added lights; unforseen repairs to buildings and structures; an increase in insurance payments; higher electric rates and underbudgeting in the 1976 budget. He said he felt the Park Department is fortunate to have funds available in the Park budget that can be transferred from one account to another and at this time does not require an additional appropriation for itsoperation. Council President Parent made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorabl seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE DECREASING VARIOUS ACCOUNTS AS SET FORTH BELOW IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 AND INCREASING ACCOUNT 321.0 "GASOLINE" IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF STREETS BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the pre- sentation for the ordinance. He said he was sure the Council was aware that each year for the past three to four years the City has run out of money for gasoline used by City vehicles. He indicated that this year instead of requesting Revenue Sharing they were asking for a transfer within the Bureau of Streets budget. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. Council Member Adams said she would like to commend Mr. Gawrysiak for his good budget management, but she would like to call upon the City to reduce the auto fleet then we will not need so much gasoline. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE BUREAU OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE (MSF). This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the pre- sentation for the ordinance. He indicated this moneys would be used to repair the stand -by generator at the Municipal Services Facility. He said this equipment is essential to maintaining communications, lights and heat, in that facility during storm conditions which knock out power sources. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association questioned the fact that the letter indicated replacement and Mr. Mullen in his presentation had indicated it would be repaired. Mr. Mullen indicated it would be repaired not replaced. Mr. Evans questioned how much use the generator received in a year's time. Mr. Mullen indicated that about two weeks ago a truck hit the lines and the Fire Department was without power for several hours and they could not let this situation recur. Council Member Kopczynski asked the price of a new generator Mr. Paszli, MSF Manager, indicated it would cost approximately $30,000 to $40,000 to replace the generator. Council Member Kopczynski asked the kilowatt of the generator. Mr. Paszli indicated it was 200. He indicated they were presently renting a generator with 125 kilowatts and it was costing $125 a day. Council Member Serge made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,300.00 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUREAU OF COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET TO ACCOUNT 370.0 "OTHER SUPPLIES" WITHIN THE BUREAU OF COMMUNICATIONS BUDGET. ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN 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 op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Hunt, Director of the Bureau of Com- munications made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the warranties on the Police Department portables have expired and on a critical component the cost is $46.50. He said in the future this component will have to be purchased through his department. He said lightning had hit the Sample Street antenna and caused considerable damage. Council President Parent made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the pre- sentation for the ordinance. He indicated this appropriation was for heat during the winter months in the Century Center. He said this was required in order to prevent damage to the build- ing. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Miller. Council President Parent said that at the last meeting he said he would not vote for any Public Works Programs, however, since then he feels that maybe something will be done with the intersection of Crestwood - Edison - Rockne, so he intende to vote. Council Member Kopczynski asked if this was the first of the direct operation costs for Century Center. Mr. Mullen indicated it was. Council Member Kopczynski asked if there would be a running account for the Century Center. Mr. Mullen indicated they would submit a budget the same as any other department. Council Member Adams asked if the Hotel -Motel Tax Board was going to contribute anything toward the heating. Mr. Mullen indicated he was working on this. The motion carried with Council Member Horvath opposing.