04-10-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10f 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 609 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRA- TION TO APPROPRIATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING OF A FISHING PARK AND BOAT RAMP NEAR THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER IN 1979. WHEREAS, the majority of the Common Council of the City of South Bend have realized the need for the construciton of a fishing park and boat ramp on the St. Joseph River for the past several years; and WHEREAS, the Council has recommended on repeated occasions that funds be appropriated for such a site; and WHEREAS, the recommended site of just below the dam near the Hydraulic Avenue -Mill Race area was recommended by the 1977 Citizens Committee on Riverside Parks Safety in the interest of im- proving the safety conditions for this area of the river; and WHEREAS, various State officials are presently considering this area of the St. Joseph River as a possible future site of salmon fishing; and WHEREAS, the overriding public interests of having a fishing park and boat ramp would pro- vide the following benefits for our citizens and community: (1) Recreational fishing, boating, and canoeing on the river for all of our citizens especially our senior citizens, economically dis- advantaged, and the outdoor enthusiasts; and (2) an economically and environmentally sound program; and (3) improvement of the safety conditions by providing a safe and convenient launching ramp for our citizens as well as for our fire department rescue boats during emergency rescue operations. WHEREAS, the creation of a fishing park and boat ramp would be an excellent compliment to the St. Joseph River and would be in the best interest of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of,Sbuth Bend strongly.encourages and recommend: that the City Administration take affirmative action in appropriating the necessary funds to create a fishing park and boat ramp below the dam near the St. Joseph River in 1979. SECTION II. The Council further requests that the City Administration, environmentalists, sporting groups, and all concerned citizens to join the City Council in supporting the efforts of State Representative Richard C. Bodine in having this area of the St. Joseph River designated as an ideal location for salmon fishing by the State. SECTION III. The Council further finds that a fishing park and boat ramp would provide such recreational, economical, and safety features that it would become a .tribute to the natural beauty of this area of the St. Joseph River and would meet the needs of a large segment of our community. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Water T. Kopczynski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that the fishing park had been recommended by the Citizen's Committee on River Park Safety. He said there was a great need for such a park to provide recreational facilities, as well as safe conditions for a launching ramp for the Fire Department rescue boats during emergency rescue operations. Council'Member Dombrowski indicated he supported this resolution. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolu- tion was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 610 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER TITLE III OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PRE- VENTION ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the Applicant for HEW funding under Title III of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre- vention Act of 1974, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana that