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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-00 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, May 8, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Charlotte Pfeifer and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag were given. ROLL CALL Present: James Aranowski 1St District Vice - President Charlotte Pfeifer 2nd District President Roland Kelly 3rd District Karl King 4th District David Varner 5th District Andrew Ujdak 6th District Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Sean Coleman At -Large Al `Buddy" Kirsits At -Large Karen L. White At -Large Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the April 10, 2000 and April 24, 2000 meetings of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. s /Charlotte Pfeifer s/David Varner Councilmember Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the April 10, 2000 and April 24, 2000 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. SPECIAL BUSINESS There was no special business to come before the Council at this time. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Chairman Uj dak presiding. BILL NO. 33 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO EXTEND AND PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO AN AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL CITY LIMITS KNOWN AS LOTS 11 THROUGH 23 OF HARTMAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON REASOR STREET, CENTRE TOWNSHIP, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Coleman made motion to hear the second substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Al `Buddy" Kirsits reported that the Utilities Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development, Community & Economic Development, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 416, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Magliozzi advised the Council that this ordinance is the first of a series of bills that address sewer and water needs to City residents who have not yet tapped into these City services. This particular bill addresses property located on the south side of town which was annexed in the early 1970's and was originally developed when it was located in the county. Mr. Magliozzi noted that some of these systems are facing failure and the alternative at this time is to get these residents hooked up to City sewer and water. The bill submitted sets up criteria. An estimated reimbursement cost from homeowners has been set at three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) for sewer and two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for water. It will be the responsibility of the homeowner to pay a contractor to run the line from their house to the main line. There will be no interest computed on the monies owed the City which can be paid over five (5) years. Mr. Magliozzi noted that eight (8) houses and one (1) vacant lot are affected. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. In response to a question from Councilmember Varner, Mr. Magliozzi advised that the residents of the affected area are enthusiastic about this project and they feel that the City has done a fair and equitable job. Payments can be made without interest over a period of five (5) years. The residents are appreciative of the efforts of the City and they are happy with the decision. In response to a question from Councilmember Ujdak, Mr. Magliozzi stated that the contract for the sewer work has been awarded and is in the amount of approximately eighty -six thousand dollars ($86,000.00). The employees of the Water Works will perform the water part of the project at an estimated cost of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00). RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Coleman made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. A EST: oretta da, dty Clerk , Committee of the REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:10 p.m. Council President Charlotte Pfeifer presided with nine (9) members present. ORDINANCE NO. 9108 -00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO EXTEND AND PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO AN AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL CITY LIMITS KNOWN AS LOTS 11 THROUGH 23 OF HARTMAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON REASOR STREET, CENTRE TOWNSHIP, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the second substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Further, Councilmember Coleman made a motion that this second substitute bill be passed. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 2868-00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4404 NIMTZ PARKWAY, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR BLACKTHORN NIMTZ PARTNERS, L.P. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common council of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 4404 Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: H G Baus Centre, Phase Two, Lot 16 and 17 and which has Key Number 25- 1010 - 036103 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et. sea-and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et. sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et. sea., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed of whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and F. That the totality ofbenefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petitioner for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community & Economic Development Committee met on this Resolution and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Frank A. Perri, Senior Vice - President - Development, The Holladay Group, 227 South Main Street, Suite 300, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Perri informed the Council that this tax abatement is requested for the expansion of their existing building by forty-one thousand six hundred (41,600) feet for utilization by Haldex Garphyttan Wire for the treatment of wire. Haldex Garphyttan Wire manufactures spring wire used in the automotive industry. It is expected that this project will create ten (10) new permanent full -time jobs for a new annual payroll of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) and thirty -eight (38) existing REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 permanent full -time jobs will be maintained for an annual payroll of one million seven hundred thousand dollars ($1,700,000.00). A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Kelly made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2869 -00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3445 WILLIAM RICHARDSON COURT AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THOMAS E. LOWE (PLAYING MANTIS, INC.) WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common council of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 3445 William Richardson Court, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot 14 Toll Road Industrial Park, South Bend, Indiana and which has Key Number 25- 1013 - 021111, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et. sea-and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et. sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et. sea., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed of whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petitioner for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community & Economic Development Committee met on this Resolution and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Richard W. Snyder, 105 East Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 800, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution on behalf of Thomas E. Lowe, dba Playing Mantis, Inc. Mr. Snyder indicated that Thomas E. Lowe proposes to build a forty thousand (40,000) square foot warehouse /office building on approximately five (5) acres of land for an estimated cost of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00). The building will be used primarily as a warehouse but will also house some offices. It will be the headquarters for this business. The construction of this warehouse will create ten (10) new permanent jobs within the first year for a new annual payroll of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00). In conclusion, Mr. Snyder asked that this tax abatement be approved. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2870 -00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1207, 1209, 1211, AND 1213 APPLE RIDGE COURT; 5810 AND 5816 MIAMI STREET AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE HICKEY GROUP WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and apetition for residential real property tax abatement has been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, requesting that the area commonly known as 1207, 1209, 1211, and 1213 Apple Ridge Court; 5810 and 5816 Miami Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: F-I Lj Street Address Legal Descri to ion Key Number 1207 Apple Ridge Court Lot 24, Canterbury Woods 23- 1036 -3652 1209 Apple Ridge Court Lot 23, Canterbury Woods 23- 1036 -3651 1211 Apple Ridge Court Lot 22, Canterbury Woods 23- 1036 -3650 1213 Apple Ridge Court Lot 21, Canterbury Woods 23- 1036 -3649 5810 Miami Street Lot 26, Canterbury Woods 23- 1036 -3654 , 5816 Miami Street Lot 25, Canterbury Woods 23- 1036 -3653 be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et sea., and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance No. 8845 -97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 i. the subject to an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject to an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits and the petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as a Residentially Distressed Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Area shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VII. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2000 of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5-3-1 and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2, the rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for habitability as a specific condition of having such property be designated as a residentially distressed area. SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community & Economic Development Committee met on this Resolution and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Bernard Feeney, Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc., 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution on behalf of Jack Hickey Associates. Mr. Feeney noted that this tax abatement is for six (6) houses on the east side of Miami Street, north of Kern Road in front of the existing Canterbury Subdivision. This property was originally given to the Episcopalian Diocese of Northern Indiana who have now chosen another location. The Hickey Group will build houses on six (6) lots with an average price of one hundred twenty -five thousand dollars ($125,000.00) to one hundred sixty -five thousand dollars ($165,000.00) for a total worth of eight hundred seventy thousand dollars ($870,000.00). The houses to be built will be identical to those already built in this area. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. BILLS - FIRST READING BILL NO. 40-00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN LAND IN WARREN TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; (JAMES & BARBARA KIDDER) 25,500 BLOCK OF OLD CLEVELAND ROAD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46628 This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing on July 24, 2000 and Third Reading on August 28, 2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 41-00 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST STREET TO BE VACATED IS THE EAST HALF OF ECLIPSE PLACE FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF KELLER STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MARQUETTE BOULEVARD, A REGULAR MEETING MAY 8.2000 DISTANCE OF 672.6 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 30 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE VERNON HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. THE SECOND STREET TO BE VACATED IS KELLER STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT - OF -WAY OF ECLIPSE PLACE TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF KALEY STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 280.5 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 50 FEET. PART LOCATED IN VERNON HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF KALEY STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT - OF -WAY OF KELLER STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF- WAY OF MARQUETTE BOULEVARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 622.6 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE VERNON HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on May 22, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 42-00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $55,000 FROM THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on May 22, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote ofnine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. UPDATE ON CENSUS EFFORT Council President Pfeifer advised that the Council is in receipt of a letter from the United Religious Community of St. Joseph County outlining their efforts to encourage residents to complete their census forms as well as a form of Proclamation from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada. Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development, Community & Economic Development, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 416, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Council a handout which he copied from the Census web site which indicated the initial response rates for counties in Indiana as of April 25ffi. Mr. Magliozzi informed the Council that the enumerators are out and are now in the difficult process of visiting houses. They have received some difficult residents as there is a growing distrust of government and forms in particular. He noted that it is the long form of the census that is used by the federal government to distribute tax dollars back into the communities. He noted that the census effort will be winding down in mid -July. In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Coleman of what the cost would be for the City to make an all out effort to encourage residents of South Bend to complete their forms, Mr. Magliozzi stated that at this time it is being determined what method would be most efficient. It has been decided that a mailing will be sent to residents of South Bend encouraging them to complete their forms. Councilmember Coleman reiterated that he will support any request for an additional appropriation REGULAR MEETING MAY 8.2000 for this effort and stated that it is his belief that individual telephone calls rather than a direct mailing would get better results. Council President Pfeifer noted that there was an article about the census effort in today's South Bend Tribune. 2. REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION BILL NO. 25-00 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH LOCATED IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA (STASZEWSKI ANNEXATION) AND CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATION Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing on May 22, 2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR There was no one present wishing to address the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes and the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. ATTEST: Loretta J. a, City Jerk ATTEST: Charlotte Pfeifer, Preside ht 1 1 1