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REGULAR MEETING SERME BER in 197-3
<br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
<br />Councilman Taylor indicated that he, too, supported the ordinance. He stated that the project had
<br />been very well organized, and he felt it was heartwarming to see the citizens so interested in
<br />their surroundings. He complimented them for that. Councilman Kopczynski, Chairman of the Counci
<br />Historic Preservation Committee, thanked the members for their diligence and work. He was hopeful
<br />that soon private funds would be available for the project, and he recommended that the ordinance
<br />go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Miller requested an opinion regarding the liability of
<br />the city and the commission regarding the acceptance and disposition of real estate, etc. Mr.
<br />James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that he had also questioned that fact. He felt the city
<br />would be liable. He stated that, if the Council acted in the same manner as for the Civic Center
<br />project, certain controls would be reserved to the Council. He expressed concern about a piece of
<br />property being accepted by the commission and the city becoming liable. Councilman Miller asked
<br />about tax -free gifts, and Mr. Roemer indicated that he felt that, since the commission was a legal
<br />entity, gifts would qualify the donor to a charitable contribution. Councilman Miller indicated
<br />that the county had also adopted an ordinance, and he wondered if the city ordinance would take
<br />precedence. Mr. Douglas Carpenter, Planner for the Area Plan Commission, indicated that each
<br />jurisdiction has power. He stated that the county would have authority only in the limits the
<br />city does not control. Councilman Miller asked if the City of Mishawaka was included in the
<br />ordinance. Mr. Carpenter was of the opinion that Mishawaka was preparing a separate ordinance.
<br />Mrs. Price indicated that this was strictly a zoning procedure. Mr. Nimtz stated that the items
<br />within the corporate city would come to the Council and those within the county would go to the
<br />county. He stated that the City of Mishawaka could join in with the county. He also indicated
<br />that the county ordinance had been made to coincide with the city ordinance. He also indicated
<br />that there would be no objection to using the same paragraph regarding the city's liability as was
<br />incorporated in the Civic Center project and the creation of the Civic Center Authority. Councilm�
<br />Miller indicated that there was a demand among the citizens for historic preservation and he was
<br />in favor of the ordinance, although he had some concern about funding the program. He realized,
<br />however, that one step must be taken at a time, and he was hopeful that private donations would be
<br />available in the future. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that he was also in favor of the ordinani
<br />He complimented the parishes and churches for their interest in historic preservation.
<br />Councilman Taylor made a motion that the amended ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconde,
<br />by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, VEHICLES AND
<br />TRAFFIC, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
<br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
<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. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department
<br />of Public Works, explained that parking meters were requested on William Street from LaSalle to
<br />Western, Jefferson from William to Taylor, and Lafayette from LaSalle to Marion.
<br />Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN
<br />THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
<br />$5,500.00 FROM ACCOUNT P -12, "SERVICES PERSONAL"
<br />TO ACCOUNT 724, "RADIO EQUIPMENT ", BOTH ACCOUNTS
<br />BEING WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET OF THE
<br />GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
<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. Robert Urban, Police Chief, made the presen-
<br />tation for the ordinance. He explained that the transfer was necessary in order to purchase four
<br />pieces of radio equipment to complement the new radio system. He stated that the purchase of the
<br />equipment would eliminate the cost of having an independent contractor "certify" each of the radio;
<br />in accordance with an FCC requirement. Council President Nemeth asked if a letter of explanation
<br />had been submitted regarding the transfer, and Chief Urban indicated that he had written a letter
<br />on the subject. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the amount of money that would be saved by the
<br />city and he wondered how many years this service had been done on the outside. Chief Urban stated
<br />that the work has always been done on the inside within the department and that, with the new high
<br />frequency, this would be warranted. Councilman Miller asked if there was equipment in the shop
<br />that would handle the frequency, and Chief Urban indicated that there was not. Councilman Miller
<br />asked about grant money being used for the project, and Chief Urban indicated that the Criminal
<br />Justice Planning Grant monies were not available for this item. Councilman Miller asked if the
<br />Council would have a chance to look at the re- programming all at one time. Mr. James Barcome,
<br />City Controller, indicated that the transfer of funds would save a considerable amount of money
<br />on the new frequency. He also stated that the work could be done by Mr. Hunt within the radio shot
<br />Councilman Kopczynski asked about the length of time that the equipment would be considered usable
<br />and not obsolete. Chief Urban stated that for at least 17 years the present frequency has not beer
<br />changed, and he was hopeful that the new equipment would be usable for a long time.
<br />Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
<br />A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND ECONOMIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND THE FORM AND
<br />TERMS OF THE LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND
<br />BONDS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
<br />REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO A. H. CHOITZ &
<br />COMPANY, INC.
<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. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the Economic
<br />Development Commission, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the bonds wo
<br />finance the construction of a new plant on State Road #2, and he filed with the City Clerk a wai
<br />of annexation. He further explained that 15 new jobs could be created by the expansion and the
<br />company would have a spending power of approximately $150,000. He introduced Mr. Warren McGill,
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