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REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 1973
<br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING AND
<br />CONVEYING OF A GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE
<br />CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (MORRIS L.
<br />MORRISON).
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given the opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of
<br />Public Parks, explained that this property was a street island-at the intersection of Twyckenham
<br />and Ridgedale which the city has been maintaining for a number of years. Miss Virginia Guthrie,
<br />Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about any back taxes on the property.
<br />Councilman Horvath asked if this.-island was the one located by the fire station, and Mr. Seitz
<br />indicated that the island in question was south down Twyckenham. Councilman Horvath asked about
<br />the possibility of future widening, and Mr. Seitz indicated that, if the city owned the island,
<br />there would be no problem. Council President Nemeth indicated that the ordinance stated that the
<br />property was being conveyed to the City of South Bend subject to all unpaid taxes and assessments.
<br />He felt this should be checked into and more information obtained before action by the Council was
<br />taken. Mr. William J. Richardson, Director of the Department of Public Works, explained that,
<br />normally, when property is transferred to the city, the person selling the property is required to
<br />satisfy all unpaid taxes and liens. He felt this would be a similar case. Council President
<br />Nemeth felt the Council had two alternatives, they being to either continue the ordinance until
<br />the information requested was obtained or eliminate the clause pertaining to the unpaid taxes and
<br />assessments. Councilman Horvath asked about the size of the island, and Mr. Seitz indicated that
<br />he would guess it to be approximately 150 square feet. Councilman Taylor asked about the status
<br />of ownership of the property on Leer Street and Fairview Avenue, and Mr. Seitz indicated that that
<br />was city -owned property.
<br />Councilman Parent made a motion to delete the clause pertaining to the unpaid taxes and assessment
<br />and restrictions of record. The motion lost
<br />then made a motion that the Committee of the
<br />care of the matter in the Council portion of
<br />motion carried.
<br />due to lack of a second. Council President Nemeth
<br />Whole make no recommendation at this time and take
<br />the meeting, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN
<br />THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
<br />$5,880.00 FROM ACCOUNT Q -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL ",
<br />TO ACCOUNT Q -262, "MEDICAL ", IN THE AMOUNT OF
<br />$2,500.00 AND TO ACCOUNT Q -726, "OTHER EQUIPMENT"
<br />IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,380.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING
<br />WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of
<br />the Civic Planning Association, asked about the equipment involved, and Mr. Joseph Nagy, Assistant
<br />Fire Chief, explained that the transfer was being requested in order to purchase two cardiopulmona
<br />resuscitators to update the present equipment. He indicated that the units would be used on the
<br />department's two ambulances. Miss Guthrie asked how much of a delay there would be in receiving
<br />the units, and Mr. Nagy indicated that it would be approximately three weeks.
<br />Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
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<br />Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $64,800.00 FROM THE
<br />LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $7,200.00 FROM
<br />THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
<br />PROJECT R & S 53 (REVISED) - SAMPLE STREET FROM
<br />OLIVE STREET TO CHAPIN STREET.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William J. Richardson, Director of the
<br />Department of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the total
<br />amount of the request was for the engineering of plans and specifications for the four - laning of
<br />Sample Street. He indicated that it was anticipated that construction would be commenced in 1975.
<br />Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked if there were
<br />buildings west of Chapin Street that would interfere with the road construction. Mr. Richardson
<br />indicated that there were and, because of that, it was hoped that the study could be accomplished
<br />to determine what would be involved in the actual construction. Council President Nemeth made a
<br />motion to amend the ordinance by inserting the words "engineering of the" in the fourth line of
<br />Section I immediately following the word "the ", seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion
<br />carried. Councilman Miller asked about what percentage of the total construction cost was the
<br />engineering portion, and Mr. Richardson indicated that the total was $72,000, with preliminary
<br />estimates in the range of $1,000,000 which would be approximately 7.20. Councilman Miller asked
<br />if this was a flat curve, and Mr. Richardson indicated that the percentage becomes less with the
<br />cost of the project. He indicated that there are contingency items included which are not costs
<br />paid to the consulting engineer. Councilman Miller indicated that, in the Civic Center project,
<br />provisions were made to eliminate a higher cost. Mr. Richardson indicated that, as far as a
<br />maximum cost, the curve would be utilized. He also mentioned that there are paragraphs in the
<br />contract that require the engineer to proceed with certain aspects of the job. Councilman Miller
<br />asked if this money would revert back if all of it was not used, and Mr. Richardson indicated that
<br />it would. He mentioned that he tried to keep the projects down to as small amount as possible so
<br />that the funds could be stretched farther. Councilman Miller asked if this ordinance would replac
<br />the previous ordinance, and Mr. Richardson indicated that it would. He also indicated that, out
<br />of the $7,000, the work that has already been done would be credited to the overall project.
<br />Councilman Miller asked if Murphy was the engineer chosen, and Mr. Richardson indicated that he
<br />was selected by the Board of Public Works. Councilman Miller indicated that the city was involved
<br />with other million dollar projects and he expressed concern about the city pushing its limit in
<br />the road funds for these projects. Mr. Richardson indicated that his working balance, after
<br />$800,000 for the Ironwood project, would be approximately $400,000 with another $500,000 coming in
<br />yet this year. He indicated that land acquisition takes a great deal of time and the project may
<br />not actually be started until 1975 or 1976 depending on the number of problems encountered.
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