12-19-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19 1973 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 602 -77 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING THE CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS ENTERING INTO A (5) YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE LEASING OF THE THEATRE LIGHTING FOR USE AT THE CENTURY CENTER. WHEREAS, it is essential to the success of Century Center for the theatre to have all its operating equipment in use as soon as possible, and WHEREAS, it would be beneficial both operationally and fiscally for the Board of Managers to enter into a (5) year lease for the lighting for use in Century Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Century Center Board of Managers are hereby approved and authorized to entel into a (5) year lease contract for the lighting equipment at Century Center in a maximum amount of Three Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty -Three Dollars and Seventy -Seven Cents ($3,333.77) per month for sixty (60) months, with the option to purchase at One Dollar ($1.00). SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, said that only one bid was received for the contract. Mr. John Sheenan, 819 Arch Avenue, asked if this was a lease - purchase. Mr. Mullen indicated it was. Mr. Sheenan indicated he thought the audio was already purchased. Mr. Mullen indicated that was correct. Council Member Adams made a motion to remove "and audio" from the resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend Section I by adding,, after maximum amount, $3,333.77 per month for sixty months with the option to purchase at $1.00, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of six ayes and two nays (Council Members Kopczynski and Adams) Council Member Horvath was out of the Chambers.) Council President Parent indicated that the Council does not have enough time to study the resolu- tions before they vote of them. He asked the Council attorney, to look into the time element regarding the filing of resolutions. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 201 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $45,240.00 FROM THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 23, 1978, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried BILL NO. 202 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $27,425.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF LAW. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1978, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried BILL NO. 203 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $53,200.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 204 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR OPERATING THE DISCOVERY HALL PORTION OF CENTURY CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1978, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 205 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $57,931.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE OPERATION OF CENTURY CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH THE CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.