01-08-79 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 253 -78 A BILL OF DETERMINATION FOR SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR PARK PURPOSES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated that the Park Department proposed to sell the park owned land known as Plaza Park located across from the old Union Train Station on South Street. He said this park is approximately 3.5 acres and has been used very little the past few years. He indicated it has attracted some undesireable users. He said the Park Board had received in- quiries about the sale of Plaza Park, and they feel they will have persons bidding on the land. Council President Parent indicated that perhaps this land should be leased and not sold. Mr. Seitz indicated that no one would improve leased land. Mr. Van Gates indicated he was interested in this property, in order to expand his business. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Council Member Taylor indicated he would like to committee this bill in order that a study can be made in regard to sale of park property downtown. He indicated he did not want the Council to set a precedent regarding the sale of park property. Mayor Nemeth indicated he did not feel the sale of this particular park was going to set a precedent. Council Member Miller made a motion for a short recess for the purpose of an executive session to discuss the sale of this property, seconded by Council President Parent. Mr. Eli Spicer, of Spicer /Freeman indicated that the park was used by undesireables and it was a deterrent to the businesses in the neighborhood. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:20 p.m., and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. The motion for favorable recommendation carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: rman Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend re- convened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:41 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6533 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPART- MENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6534 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $290,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE OPERATION OF CENTURY CENTER, TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams and Horvath.) ORDINANCE NO. 6535 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $60,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RDINANCE NO. 6536 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $28,636.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPART- MENT OF LAW This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council 'Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes/