HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-00 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 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, November 13, 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
Charlotte Pfeifer
Roland Kelly
Karl King
David Varner
Andrew Uj dak
Sean Coleman
Al `Buddy" Kirsits
Karen L. White
Absent: None
1St District Vice - President
2"d District President
3 r District
4th District
5th District
6th District Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
At -Large
At -Large
At -Large
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 October 23, 2000 meeting 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 October 23, 2000 meeting of the
Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried
by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2945 -00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND ADOPTING A WRITTEN
FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED
AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP (SYLVIA R. HOUSER
REVOCABLE TRUST, ROYAL OAK ESTATES BY D &
H HOME BUILDERS, INC. AND COMMUNITY BAPTIST
CHURCH ANNEXATION
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, an ordinance and a petition by more than 51 % of the property owners which proposes the
annexation of the real estate located in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more
particularly described in Section I of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 104.69 acres
on which are situated a residence, a pole barn, and a church, which property is at least 12.1%
contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., 16.14% contiguity, and which is generally located on the
South side of Johnson Road, approximately 1,000 feet west of Miami Road, Centre Township,
Indiana. The annexation territory is proposed for development of two single family subdivisions,
and will require a basic level of municipal public services, of a non - capital improvement nature
including police and fire protection, street and road maintenance, street sweeping, flushing, and snow
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removal, sewage collection, solid waste and yard pickup as well as recycling services, and services
of a capital improvement nature, including street and road construction, a street lighting system, a
storm water system, a sanitary sewer system, and a water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, now desires to
establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of
services of anon - capital nature, including street and road maintenance, street sweeping, flushing and
snow removal, police and fire protection, solid waste and yard pick -up as well as recycling services,
and other non - capital services normally provided within the corporate boundaries, and services of
a capital improvement nature, including a sewer collecti6fi system, a water distribution system, a
storm water system, street and road construction, and a street, lighting system; (2) the, method(s) of
financing those services; (3) the plan for the organization and extension of those serices; (4) that
services of a non - capital nature will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the
effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner in standard and scope
to similar non - capital services provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South
Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density; (5) that the
services of a capital improvement nature will be provided to the annexed area within four (4) years
after the effective date of the annexation in the same manner as the services are provided to areas
within the corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns
of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws; and
(6) the plan for hiring the employees of other, governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated
by the proposed annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, the Board of Public
Safety of the City of South Bend, and the Board of Water Works Commissioners of the City of
South Bend, have each approved a written fiscal plan and established a policy for the provision of
services to the territory proposed to be annexed, which plan and policy the Common Council finds
to be appropriate and in the best interest of the City, and, which it desires to adopt.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be
annexed that the real property located in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described
more particularly as follows, be annexed to the City of South Bend:
A parcel of land being a part of the Northeast Quarter and a part of
the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 36, Township 37 North,
Range 2 East, Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana and
being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Southeast Fractional
Quarter; thence North 890 50'52" West a distance of 298.37 feet along
the North line of said Fractional Quarter and the South line of the plat
of Hermitage South Estates, Section One, Part One, as the same is
recorded in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana
as instrument number 9121918, (being also the centerline of Johnson
Road), to the place ofbeginning for this description; thence North 89°
50'52" West, along said North line of said Fractional Quarter and said
South line of the plat of Hermitage South Estates, a distance of
263.08 feet to the Southwest comer of said plat of Section One, Part
One; thence North 00 '16'1 3 " West, along the West line of said plat
of Hermitage South Estates, Section One, Part One, a distance of
40.00 feet to the North right -of -way line of Johnson Road and the
Southwest corner of Lot 6 in said subdivision; thence North 89°
50'52" West, along saidNorth right -of -way line and parallel with said
North line of the Southeast Fractional Quarter, a distance of 1953.29
feet; thence South 0° 11'27" West, a distance of 285.12 feet; thence
North 890 48'33" West, a distance of 177.00 feet; thence South 0°
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11'27" West, a distance of 1600.83 feet; thence South 86° 41'40"
East, a distance of 2021.14 feet more or less to the Southwest corner
of a tract of land conveyed to Terry A. and Mary Beth Wiseman by
Deed recorded as instrument number 9845973 in said Recorder's
office; thence Northerly along the West line of said Wiseman tract
and parallel with the East line of said Southeast Fractional Quarter,
a distance of 327.74 feet to the Northwest corner of said Wiseman
- - tract; thence East, along the North line of said Wiseman tract, a
distance of 414.58 feet more or less to the West line of a tract of land
described in annexation ordinance #5011 -68 as the same is recorded
in Miscellaneous Record Book 282, page 189 in said Recorder's
office; thence North along said West line, and parallel with said East
line of said Southeast Fractional Quarter, a distance of 991.92 feet,
more or less to a point on the South line of Lot 4 in the plat of Morris
Subdivision, the same being recorded in plat Book 23, page M in said
Recorder's office; thence North 88° 49'53" West, along said South
line of Lot 4, a distance of 48.37 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot
1 in the plat of Morris- Houser Minor Subdivision, the same being
recorded as instrument number 8617432 in said Recorder's office;
thence North 0° 21'07" East, along the East line of said Lot 1 and its
Northerly projection, a distance of 656. 44 feet to the place of
beginning.
Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the
City of South Bend, to furnish services to said territory of a non - capital nature, such as street and
road maintenance, police and fire protection, street sweeping, flushing, and snow removal, sewage
collection, solid waste and yard pick -up as well as recycling services, within one (1) year of the
effective date of the annexation, in a manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services
furnished by the City to other areas of the City regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use,
or population density; and to furnish to said territory services of a capital improvement nature, such
as a sewer collection system, a water distribution system, a storm water system, street and road
construction, and a street lighting system, within four (4) years of the effective date of the annexation
in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the
City of South Bend regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density, and
in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. The
previously identified capital improvement services shall be provided at the expense of the
owner /developer in conformity with all applicable City Codes, standards, and regulations pursuant
to the fiscal plan, Exhibit "A" hereto, except that water services shall be provided through existing
water mains.
Section III. The South Bend Common Council for the City of South Bend shall and does
hereby now establish and adopt the fiscal plan described in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and made
a part hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed.
Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and of its date of adoption
by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Charlotte Pfeifer
Member, South Bend Common Council
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 Resolution.
Mr. Magliozzi advised that submitted to the Council is a fiscal plan for a voluntary annexation of
approximately one hundred four (104) acres on the south side of town located West of Miami on
Johnson Road. He noted that this annexation is the result of the combining of the previous two (2)
annexations which the Council was considering. The developers are in agreement to this action.
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The property will contain single family residences. All streets and utilities will be put in at the
expense of the developers.
Mr. Magliozzi further noted that the Police and Fire Departments have advised that no additional
manpower will be required. Additionally, the Department of Code Enforcement and the Bureau of
Solid Waste have indicated that they will provide services once the area is annexed into the City.
In regards to administrative costs, Mr. Magliozzi stated that over a five (5) year period it is estimated
that the cost will be approximately six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) with income from
taxes and other funds expected in the amount of approximately seven hundred thousand dollars
($700,000.00) which makes this annexation fiscally a plus for the City.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
Resolution.
Councilmember Ujdak advised for the record that he does have a relationship with one of the
petitioners but has been advised by legal counsel that he does not have a conflict of interest.
Therefore, 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.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 7:10 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Chairman Ujdak presiding.
BILL NO. 47-00 PUBLIC HEARING 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; CERTAIN LAND
IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH;
SYLVIA R. HOUSER REVOCABLE TRUST
Councilmember Ujdak advised that the Council has received a request from the Petitioner to
withdraw this bill from consideration. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to strike
this bill from the agenda. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 87 -00 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO
AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LAND IN CENTRE
TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH, AND
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 9111 -00; ROYAL OAK
ESTATES AND COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Councilmember Ujdak advised that the Council has received a request from the Petitioner to
withdraw this bill from consideration. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to strike this bill
from the agenda. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine
(9) ayes.
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BILL NO. 94 -00 PUBLIC HEARING 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, CERTAIN LAND
IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH
AND AT THE SAME TIME RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 9111 -00, PETITION OF SYLVIA R. HOUSER
REVOCABLE TRUST, ROYAL OAK ESTATES BY D &
H HOME BUILDERS, INC. AND COMMUNITY BAPTIST
CHURCH
Councilmember White reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and sends
it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Coleman made motion to consider the substitute version of this bill.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Mr. Bernie Feeney, Registered Land Surveyor, Lang, Feeney & Associates, 715 South Michigan
Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Feeney stated that the petition area now includes the area originally requested to be annexed by
Royal Oak and Community Baptist Church in addition to the area being requested by Sylvia R.
Houser Revocable Trust. He noted that this property contains single residential lots with the
infrastructure to be completed by the developers.
Councilmember Ujdak advised that he has a relationship with one of the petitioners but it has been
determined that he does not have a conflict of interest in this matter.
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, as substituted, and that it be set for third reading on January 8, 2001.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 84 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
502 S. BROOKFIELD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Kelly made motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember White reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and sends
it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
In light of the fact that County offices were closed today in observance of Veterans Day, Council
Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand presented the report from the Area Plan Commission in lieu
of Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County-City Building,
South Bend, Indiana.
Attorney Cekanski- Farrand advised that the petitioners are requesting a zone change from "C"
Commercial, "D" Height and Area to `B" Residential, "D" Height and Area to allow a multi - family
use. The property currently contains a multi - family use. Access to the site is from both Huron Street
and Brookfield Street. The total site to be rezoned is six thousand one hundred fifty (6,150) square
feet. Based on information available to the staff prior to the Area Plan Commission Public Hearing,
the staff recommended that this petition be sent to the Council with a favorable recommendation
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subject to a final site plan. Attorney Cekanski- Farrand noted that the Area Plan Commission, at
their Public Hearing held on October 17, 2000, sent this bill to the Council with a favorable
recommendation subj ect to a final site plan. The property currently contains a multi - family housing
unit and is surrounded by single family homes. Although the Commission would not normally
encourage "B" Residential zoning in a primarily single - family area, it is the Commission's opinion
that in this instance "B" Residential is more appropriate for this property than "C" Commercial. The
proposed zoning is less intensive than the existing zoning.
Ms. Janice Miller, 1735 East Calvert Street, #B, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this
petition.
Ms. Miller informed the Council that when she and her husband originally purchased this property
in 1997 they believed it to be zoned residential. They are currently negotiating the sale of this
property and discovered that they were out of compliance and it is their intent to bring the zoning
of this property into compliance. Therefore, they are asking that the property be zoned to "B"
Residential.
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 Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 85 -00 PUBLIC HEARING. ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
608 - 610 COTTAGE GROVE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Ujdak advised that the Council has received a request from the Petitioner to
withdraw this bill from consideration. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to strike
this bill from the agenda. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 66 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
345 - 347 LINCOLNWAY WEST, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Ujdak advised that the Council has received a request from the Petitioner to
withdraw this bill from consideration. Therefore, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to
strike this bill from the agenda. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 45-00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN
HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3020 BUCKINGHAM, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Ujdak advised that the Petitioner has asked that this bill be continued until the
January 8, 2001 meeting of the Council. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made a motion that
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this bill be continued as requested until the January 8, 2001 meeting ofthe Council. Councilmember
White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 77 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN
HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 229 SOUTH WILLIAM, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember White reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and sends
it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. John Oxian, President and Acting Director, Historic Preservation Commission, 742 Sancome,
South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Oxian noted that this property is rated an S /11 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures
Inventory as it is a wood Italianate Style house that was built in the 1870's. He noted that it is
located close to downtown South Bend in a National Register District. Mr. Oxian stated that the
Historic Preservation Commission asks that this property become a landmark. Mr. Oxian briefly
outlined the interesting history of Mr. John Caldwell who built the house in 1870.
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 Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
- concerning this bill. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 91 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF PORTAGE AVENUE
FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF WEST
NAVARRE STREET TO THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY
OF WEST MARION STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 410 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14
FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF
SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
Councilmember White made a motion to continue this bill until the December 11, 2000 meeting of
the Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 98 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE STREET
TO BE VACATED IS A PORTION OF IRONWOOD
DRIVE FROM THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF
LINCOLNWAY EAST TO THE NORTH R/W LINE OF
THE CONRAIL (NOW NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN)
TRACKS FOR A DISTANCE OF 108.14 FEET AND 84.47
FEET AND A WIDTH OF 30 FEET IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on
this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Donald Kelly, P.O. Box 526, Mishawaka, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
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Mr. Kelly informed the Council that he is the owner of property adjacent to this particular property.
He stated that as a result of the completion of the Ironwood underpass at Conrail and rerouting of
Ironwood to the West this particular property is-no longer of use to the City and can only be accessed
through his property to the east. Mr. Kelly informed the Council that this property was left over
property when St. Joseph County built `the underpass on Ironwood off of Lincolnway. He also noted
that he is in the process of purchasing two (2) parcels of property from the City of Mishawaka. The
purpose of this vacation is to j oin together his properties that are now separated by this portion which
was formerly Ironwood Drive.
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 Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 99 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 10 FOOT
WIDE ALLEY LYING NORTH OF, AND ADJACENT TO
LOT 1, THE 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF,
AND ADJACENT TO LOT 47 AND THE 12 FOOT WIDE
ALLEY LYING EAST OF, AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 1
THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE ALL WITHIN AND A PART
OF HARTMAN AND MILLER'S PLAT IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely at the request of the
petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
BILL NO. 100 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WAYNE STREET,
FROM THE EAST R/W OF MAIN STREET TO THE
WEST R/W OF THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY
EAST OF MAIN STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 165
FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART OF THE
ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA; AND THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH
ALLEY EAST OF MAIN STREET, FROM THE NORTH
R/W LINE OF THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH
OF WAYNE STREET, TO THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF
JEFFERSON BLVD. FOR A DISTANCE OF 198 FEET
AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART OF THE ORIGINAL
PLAT OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on
this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation subject to the agreements as
noted in the Board of Public Works recommendation requiring agreements between the parties
involved.
Councilmember Varner asked Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand to detail the
amendments as proposed. At this time, Attorney Cekanski- Farrand asked that the Council continue
this bill to the end of the scheduled public hearings in order to give the petitioner time to discuss the
proposed amendment with all parties involved. Therefore, Councilmember King made a motion to
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table this matter until after all the other bills scheduled on the agenda for Public Hearing.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Note: See Bill No. 100 -00 after the Public Hearing on Bill No. 105 -00 for final action on this bill.
BILL NO. 101 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO
BE VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY
WEST OF BROOKFIELD STREET FROM THE NORTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MAGYAR COURT TO THE SOUTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY OF PRAIRIE AVENUE, FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 168.3 FEET AND A
WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN PRAIRIE
AVENUE HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA
Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on
this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Faron Young, 2018 Prairie Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, one of the petitioners, made the
presentation on behalf of the other petitioners as follows:
Mr. Joseph J. Koloszar
Mr. Michael Fisher
Mr. Joseph Szekendi
Mr. Faron Young
Mr. David Wilkin
Ms. Pamela Burnette
2017 Prairie Avenue
South Bend, IN
2021 Prairie Avenue
South Bend, IN
2025 Prairie Avenue
South Bend, IN
2018 & 2020 Prairie Avenue
South Bend, IN
1914 Magyar Court
South Bend, IN
1906 Magyar Court
South Bend, IN
Mr. Young informed the Council that he owns property on both sides of this alley and would like
to close this alley to stop traffic from going through. He noted that he would like to use it as a
private drive.
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 Aranowski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 102 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE STREET
TO BE VACATED IS ECLIPSE PLACE FROM THE
NORTH R/W OF HAMILTON STREET FOR A
DISTANCE OF 739.2 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 30 FEET.
PART OF VERNON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA;
THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF KALEY STREET
FROM THE NORTH R/W OF MARQUETTE BLVD. TO
THE SOUTH R/W OF HAMILTON STREET FOR A
DISTANCE OF 739.2 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET.
PART OF VERNON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to continue this bill until the November 27, 2000 meeting
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of the Council due to the fact that the Petitioner did not attend the Public Works and Property
Vacation Committee meeting this afternoon and was not present this evening. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
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BILL NO. 103 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN,
APPROPRIATING $225,000 FROM THE SEWER REPAIR
FUND (640) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
UNANTICIPATED PRIVATE SEWER REPAIRS
Councilmember Al `Buddy" Kirsits reported that the Utilities Committee met on this bill and sends
it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Gary Gilot, Director, Department of Public Works, 1300 County -City Building, South Bend,
Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Gilot stated that the City has incurred a larger number of sewer repairs for private residential
properties than expected as well as the fact that the price over time has gone up and the City has
incurred some more expensive repairs. Therefore, an appropriation froth within this fund of two
hundred twenty -five thousand dollars ($225,000.00) is needed to cover anticipated expenses through
the rest of the year.
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 King made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning
this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 104 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
ESTABLISHING THREE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE
SOUTH BEND SEWAGE WORKS AREA
Councilmember Al `Buddy" Kirsits reported that the Utilities Committee met on this bill and sends
it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Gary Gilot, Director, Department of Public Works, 1300 County -City Building, South Bend,
Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Gilot stated that this ordinance sets up three (3) new reserve funds. The funds are for the 1993
Bonds, the 1998 State Revolving Loan Fund and the Equipment Replacement Fund as required of
all members in the State Revolving Loan Fund Program.
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 Kirsits made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 105 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
ESTABLISHING THREE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE
SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS AREA
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13.2000
Councilmember Coleman made motion to consider the substitute version of this bill.
Councilmember Varner 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.
Mr. John F. Stancati, Director, South Bend Water Works, 209 North Main Street, Suite 207, South
Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Stancati stated that this bill is for reserve funds that are necessary to satisfy the State Revolving
Loan Fund for equipment replacement, the Water Works Debt Service Reserve Fund as well as the
reserve from the Operation and Maintenance Fund which represents two (2) months of the 2001
operating budget. These reserves are necessary under the regulations for the State Revolving Loan
Fund.
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 Kirsits made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 100 -00 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WAYNE STREET,
FROM THE EAST R/W OF MAIN STREET TO THE
WEST R/W OF THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY
EAST OF MAIN STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 165
FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART OF THE
ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA; AND THE FIRST NORTIUSOUTH
ALLEY EAST OF MAIN STREET, FROM THE NORTH
R/W LINE OF THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH
OF WAYNE STREET, TO THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF
JEFFERSON BLVD. FOR A DISTANCE OF 198 FEET
AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART OF THE ORIGINAL
PLAT OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
Note: Also see Bill No. 100 -00 listed above after Bill No 99 -00.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to reconsider Bill No. 100 -00. Councilmember Aranowski
seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand read the proposed amendment to the bill as follows:
Renumber Section V to Section VI
New Section V shall read as follows:
Section V. This ordinance shall be subject to the first condition set forth in a
letter dated November 13, 2000 from the Board of Public Works which is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk. Said ordinance shall be further subject to the filing of
written agreement(s) addressing ingress and egress between the petitioner and the
property owners of the properties with Key Numbers:
REGULAR MEETING
18- 3007 -0236
18- 3007 -0239
18- 3007 -0242
NOVEMBER 13.2000
18- 3007 -0249
18- 3007 -0247
18- 3007 -0248
with the City Clerk on or before December 13, 2000, and all such agreements being
duly recorded in the St. Joseph County Recorder's Office.
Councilmember King made a motion to consider the amendment as read by Attorney Cekanski-
Farrand. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
Mr. Michael Carrington, U.S. Marshall, 204 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, representing
the Federal Court Building and Mr. Joel Malkin, Attorney, General Services Administration, made
the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Carrington informed the Council that the purpose of this vacation is to make the federal court
building more secure. He noted that they have spent a lot of money and worked very hard at trying
to improve the security in the building but the two (2) alleys that are immediately adjacent to the
building make it almost impossible to provide any kind of adequate security.
He further noted that the current federal guidelines require a one hundred (100) foot setback from
the nearest streets or any public access to the building. Obviously they cannot meet that requirement
but they are asking for help to control these two (2) alleys that are immediately adjacent to the
building which make it impossible to secure the building properly.
Mr. Carrington stated that they do not intend to build on the alleys or' make them inaccessible to the
adjacent property owners who need access to the alleys for deliveries as well as for public safety
including fire trucks or emergency services. They do plan to install gates at these alleys that allow
individuals to come and go. They do not want to inconvenience anyone.
Mr. Carrington advised that they did have a chance to speak with all the people who expressed
concern and it would appear that all concerns have been worked out. Therefore, they will be able
to meet their deadline and provide access as needed.
Mr. Charles Leone, Attorney at Law, 105 East Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 400, South Bend, Indiana,
informed the Council that he represents Dainty Maid Bake Shop which is located on one of the
north/south alleys although not at the point where it is to be vacated. He stated that with the
amendment as it has been suggested, they are in favor of this ordinance as it will address their
concerns about egress and taking care of deliveries and allowing the large trucks to continue north.
Ms. Joan Grabill, 54739 Winding Brook Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, advised the Council that she
is also one of the people mentioned in the amendment. One of her concerns is being able to use that
portion of the alley when there are large trucks or when they need back alley delivery rather than
front delivery. She stated that as long as they have some type of accommodation she does not have
an objection.
There was no one else present wishing to speak to the Council in favor of this bill and there was no
one present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill.
Therefore, Councilmember Kelly made a motion that this bill, as amended, be sent to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13.2000
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmember White made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Kelly
seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
ATTEST: A orett . Du , City Clerk ak, ai erson
Committee of the Mole
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 7:40 p.m. Council President Charlotte
Pfeifer presided with nine (9) members present.
BILLS - THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 9156 -00 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 S.
BROOKFIELD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
_ This bill had third reading. Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to consider the substitute
version of this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to pass this bill as
substituted. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll
call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9157 -00 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 229
SOUTH WILLIAM, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
White seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9158 -00 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE STREET TO BE
VACATED IS A PORTION OF IRONWOOD DRIVE
FROM THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF LINCOLNWAY EAST
TO THE NORTH R/W LINE OF THE CONRAIL (NOW
NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN) TRACKS FOR A
DISTANCE OF 108.14 FEET AND 84.47 FEET AND A
WIDTH OF 30 FEET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember White made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13.2000
ORDINANCE NO. 9159 -00 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST/WEST
ALLEY NORTH OF WAYNE STREET, FROM THE EAST
R/W OF MAIN STREET TO THE WEST R/W OF THE
FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF MAIN STREET,
FOR A DISTANCE OF 165 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14
FEET. PART OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH
BEND; ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA; AND THE
FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF MAIN STREET,
FROM THE NORTH R/W LINE OF THE FIRST
EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WAYNE STREET, TO
THE SOUTH R/W LINE OF JEFFERSON BLVD. FOR A
DISTANCE OF 198 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET.
PART OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the amended
version of this bill. Councilmember Ujdak seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill as amended.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9160 -00 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE
VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST
OF BROOKFIELD STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -
OF -WAY OF MAGYAR COURT TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -
OF -WAY OF PRAIRIE AVENUE, FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 168.3 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14
FEET. PART LOCATED IN PRAIRIE AVENUE HEIGHTS
ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9161 -00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN, APPROPRIATING $225,000
FROM THE SEWER REPAIR FUND (640) FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING UNANTICIPATED PRIVATE
SEWER REPAIRS
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9162 -00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND ESTABLISHING THREE
ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE SOUTH BEND SEWAGE
WORKS AREA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember White made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13.2000
ORDINANCE NO. 9163 -00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND ESTABLISHING THREE
ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE SOUTH BEND WATER
WORKS AREA
- This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the substitute
version of this bill. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
- nine (9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill as substituted.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2946 -00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1904, 1912, 1920,
2004, AND 2012 PHILLIPA STREET RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5)
YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR DAVE COKER
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1904,1912,
1920, 2004, and 2012 Phillipa Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described
as follows:
Address
Legal Descri tion
Key No.
1904 Phillipa Street
Lot 233 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3709
Lot 234 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3710
1912 Phillipa Street
Lot 231 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3707
Lot 232 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3708
1920 Phillipa Street
Lot 229 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3705
Lot 230 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3706
2004 Phillipa Street
Lot 227 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3703
Lot 228 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3704
2012 Phillipa Street
Lot 225 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3701
Lot 226 Highland Park - 2 "d
Addition
18- 8097 -3702
as a Residentially Distressed Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before
the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed
area have been met.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 2000
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 se g., 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:
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 ofbenefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all
of which satisfy the requirements of Indian a 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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement ohly and is limited to five (5)
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13.2000
calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines
that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend
and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
SECTION VI. 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
Ms. Sue Clark, 54242 Maple Lane, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution,
on behalf of Mr. Dave Coker who was out of town.
Ms. Clark advised that Mr. Coker is requesting approval of this tax abatement for five (5) building
sites in the 1900 block of Phillipa Street.
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 Ujdak made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2947 -00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4411 QUALITY
DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GVW REALTY,
LLC
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 4411 Quality
Drive, South, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot numbered one (1) as shown on the recorded plat of Hayes Olive Road Minor
Subdivision, recorded July 17, 2000 as Document Number 0033926 in the Office of
the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Lot numbered Twenty A (20A) as shown on the recorded plat of Landmark Business
Park, section 7, recorded October 19, 1992 as Document Number 9238271 in the
Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
and which has Key Numbers 25 -1017- 060203 and 25- 1017 -0602, as an Economic Revitalization
Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before
the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
and objections from interested persons; and
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13.2000
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization
area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION 11. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years, and further determines
that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend
and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et. sea.
SECTION II1. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
s /Charlotte Pfeifer
Member of the Common Council
Councilmember Aranowski advised that he will be recusing himself from voting on this tax
abatement because he provides accounting services to the petitioner.
Mr. Tom Gyuriak, 6115 Miami Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this
Resolution.
Ms. Gyuriak noted that GVW Tire, Inc. through GVW Realty, LLC proposes to build a thirty -two
thousand (32,000) square foot building on this site.
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 Varner
seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9)
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2948 -00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2629
FOUNDATION DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR VALUE TOOL & ENGINEERING, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 2629
Foundation Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range
2 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana
and which has Key Number 25- 1010- 040012, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
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WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before
the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization
area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Personal Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Personal Property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further
determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City
of South Bend and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
s /Charlotte Pfeifer
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Steven Hartz, President, 2629 Foundation Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation
for this Resolution.
Mr. Hartz advised that they are requesting this tax abatement for the purpose of buying
manufacturing equipment to manufacture parts for several different industries across the country.
This tax abatement will give them the ability to purchase the equipment which will give them the
opportunity to hire twelve (12) new individuals at approximately four hundred thousand dollars
($400,000.00) a year in salaries and maintain ten (10) to twelve (12) individuals with salaries of
approximately four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.000) bringing the annual payroll to eight
hundred thousand dollars ($800,000.00) to one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
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 King
seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9)
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2949 -00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3751 OLIVE ROAD
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR GIBBS WIRE & STEEL CO.,
INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13.2000
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3751 Olive
Road, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot numbered one (1) as shown on the recorded plat of Gibbs' Olive Road Minor
Subdivision recorded June 2, 2000 as document number 0026450 in the Office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
and which has Key Number 25 -1011- 018602, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before
the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization
area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of (insert number of years () years, and
further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the
City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et. sea.
SECTION 111. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
s /Charlotte Pfeifer
Member of the Common Council
Mr. John Cleaver, Vice - President, Gibbs Wire & Steel Company, 52490 Old Hickory Lane, Granger,
Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution.
Mr. Cleaver informed the Council that this business started in the Airport Industrial Park and since
that time has had four (4) additions. Because they back onto Voorde Park they have no room to
expand. Therefore, they have purchased fifteen (I 5)_ acres on Olive Road to build a one hundred
seventy thousand (170,000) square foot building at a cost of approximately $5 million dollars. At
this location they have additional space to hopefully add more footage to the facility in the future.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2950-00 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 515 WEST
IRELAND ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AN
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ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES
OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR LOCK JOINT TUBE, 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 515 West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the
Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of Section Twenty -Six (26), Township
Thirty -Seven (37) North, Range Two (02) East of the Second (2nd)
Principal Meridian and all being in Center Township, City of South
Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (S.E.
1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six
(26); thence South 90 °- 00' -00" West (bearing derived from
description shown in title Commitment 9501843) as issued by St.
Joseph Title Corp.), along the south line of the Southeast Quarter
(S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -
Six (26) and also being along the centerline of a public road now
known as Ireland Road, a distance of 400.00 feet; thence North
01 °30'-47" East, parallel with and 400.00 feet west of the east line of
the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26), a
distance of 40.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description,
said point of beginning being on the north right of way line of said
Ireland Road and also being the southwest corner of a parcel
conveyed to Roger R. Atwell and Eleanor Atwell as described in Quit
Claim Deed No. 9416618; thence South 90 °00' -00" West, along said
north right of way line of Ireland Road and being parallel with and
40.00 feet north of the south line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4)
of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26),
a distance of 891.36 feet to a point on the west line of the Southeast
Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of said Section
Twenty -Six (26) and also being the southeast corner of a parcel
conveyed to Louanne Osborne as described in Warranty Deed
9326881; thence North 00 °- 58' -55" East, along the west line of the
Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of
said Section Twenty -Six (26) and also being along the east line of
said parcel conveyed to Louanne Osborne and also along the east line
of a parcel conveyed to Transit Mix, Inc. as described in Warranty
Deed 9018257, a distance of 955.26 feet to a point which is South
00 °- 58' -55" West — 314.00 feet from a stone found at the northwest
corner of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter
(N.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26); thence North 89 °- 42' -44"
East, along the south line of two (02) parcels conveyed to Miles
Laboratories, Inc. as described in Warranty Deed 7903212 and
Warranty Deed 8501215, a distance of 1270.41 feet to a point on the
west right of way line of a public street now known as Lafayette
Street; thence South O1 °- 30' -47" West, along said west right of way
line of Lafayette Street and being parallel with and 30.00 feet west of
the east line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast
Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26), a distance of
602.05 feet to the northeast corner of a parcel conveyed to Arthur
Fontonelli and as described in Warranty Deed 9335926; thence South
90 °- 00' -00" West, along the north line of said parcel conveyed to
Arthur Fontonelli and also being along the north line of a parcel
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conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli as described in Corporate Warranty
Deed 9335926, a distance of 310.00 feet to the northwest corner of
said parcel conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli; 'thence South O1 °- 30' -47"
West, along the west line of said parcel conveyed to Arthur
Fontonelli, a distance of 360.00 feet to the Point of Beginning of this
description and containing 24.793 Acres, more or less
and which has Key Number 23 -1013 -0758, 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 suffcierit 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 se g., 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
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.
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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 and Economic Development Committee met
on this bill and recommends this Resolution to the Council favorably.
Mr. Richard Deahl, Barnes & Thornburg, 600 1" Source Center, 100 North Michigan Street, South
Bend, Indiana, representing Mr. Robert Strzelecki, made the presentation for this Resolution.
Mr. Deahl indicated that Lock Joint Tube is requesting this tax abatement to add on approximately
fifty -one thousand (51,000) square feet to their existing facility. This will add two (2) new shipping
bays and will allow for some efficiency in production and materials handling. The total investment
to be made is estimated at $1.4 to $1.8 million dollars. This project will also create two (2) new full -
time positions representing an annual payroll of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) and will
maintain two hundred forty -six (246) full time positions representing an annual payroll of $8.8
million dollars.
Mr. Deahl noted that Mr. Strzelecki was present to answer any questions the Council may have
concerning this tax abatement.
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
Coleman seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2951 -00 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
TRANSFER OF IDLE FUNDS FROM THE WATER
WORKS CAPITAL FUND ( #622) TO THE WATER
WORKS LEAK INSURANCE FUND ( #644) WITHIN THE
CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide funds for the Water Works Leak Insurance Fund No.
644, in order to meet the current operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, there are monies on deposit to the credit of the Water Works Capital Fund No.
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622, which can be temporarily advanced or transferred to the aforementioned fund; and
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36 -1 -8 -4 authorizes the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, by Resolution adopted by such Council, to advance and transfer to a depleted fund from any
other such fund, such amount and for such a period of time as may be prescribed in the Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. The City Controller of the City of South Bend is authorized to transfer an
aggregate amount not to exceed $108,000.00 from the Water Works Capital Fund No. 622 to the
Water Works Leak Insurance Fund No. 644. Any such transfers must be repaid by December 31,
2001.
FROM MAXIMUM TO
Water Works Capital Fund No. 622 $108,000.00 Water Works Leak Insurance
Fund No. 644
Section II. Such transfer shall be made for a period of time not to exceed beyond December
31, 2001, and any funds so transferred shall be returned and repaid to the Water Works Capital Fund
No. 622.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Charlotte Pfeifer
Member of the Common Council
Mr. John F. Stancati, Director, South Bend Water Works, 209 North Main Street, Suite 207, South
Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution.
Mr. Stancati advised that this Resolution transfers of $108,000.00 in' order to meet current operating
expenses. The cause of this shortfall is due to the continuing problem they have had for the past
three (3) years as to the diversion of water due to the major improvements they have made in the
system as well as the system getting older year by year. This transfer is to be repaid by December
31, 2001.
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
Aranowski seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILLS - FIRST READING
BILL NO. 106 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO
BE VACATED IS THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY
NORTH OF FISHER STREET FROM THE WEST R/W
LINE OF WEBS TER STREET TO THE WEST LOT LINE
OF LOT 18, PECK'S 2ND SUBDIVISION OF PART BANK
OUTLOTS 01 AND 02 FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET.
BEING A PART OF SAID PECK'S 2ND SUBDIVISION TO
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
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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
November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 107 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO ORDINANCE NO.
9127 -00 ADDRESSING THE ANNUAL PAY AND
MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS OF
THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 2001, 2002, 2003 AND 2004
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel
and Finance Committee and the Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for Public Hearing
and Third Reading on November 27, 2000. Councilmember White seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 108 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 6, SECTION 17.49
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE WATER
SERVICE FUND CHARGES
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities
Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 27, 2000. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 109 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING
$3,796,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND (FUND 212) FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE
AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2001, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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
November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 110 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $18,000 FROM THE MORRIS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND
(FUND NUMBER 416)
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Parks
and Recreation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 27, 2000.
Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
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BILL NO. 111 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL TRANSFERRING $486,805
AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
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
November 27, 2000. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO.112 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $601,580
WITHIN FUND 212 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
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
November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 113 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $52,624
FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE
GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN
THE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTS'S ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
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
November 27, 2000. Counciliember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO.114 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $130,000
WITHIN THE U.D.A.G. FUND (FUND 410) OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2001 BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
2001
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
November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 115 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $35,382
FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE
GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN
THE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT'S AREA REVITALIZATION EFFORT
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Community
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and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on
November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 116-00 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $127,000
RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
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
November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 117 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM THE SELF -
INSURANCE FUND (FUND NO. 226)
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to refer this bill to the
Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 27,
2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 118 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE HAZ -MAT
FUND (FUND #289)
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel
and Finance Committee and the Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for Public Hearing
and Third Reading on November 27, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 119 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $3,807.00 FROM THE EMS FUND
(FUND NO. 288)
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the
Personnel and Finance Committee and the Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for Public
Hearing and Third Reading on November 27, 2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion
which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 120 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE
NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE 700 BLOCK OF
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND AN AREA BOUNDED
BY MARIETTA STREET TO THE EAST, WENGER
STREET TO THE NORTH, RUSH STREET TO THE
WEST, AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO THE
SOUTH, ALL WITHIN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area
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Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 121 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3553
ARDMORE TRAIL IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area
Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 122-00 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1733
SOUTH BEND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area
Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 123 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $192,500 FROM THE WATERWORKS
OPERATIONAL FUND ( #620) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TRANSFERRING THESE FUNDS TO THE WATER LEAK
INSURANCE FUND ( #644)
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities
Committee and set it for Public Hearing grid Third Reading on November 27, 2000. Councilmember
Varner seconded the _ motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 124 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $300,000 FROM THE WATER LEAK
INSURANCE FUND ( #644) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING UNANTICIPATED PRIVATE WATER LEAK
REPAIRS
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities
Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 27, 2000. Councilnember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 125 -00 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
TO EXTEND AND PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES AND
TO ALLOCATE COSTS TO AN AREA RECENTLY
ANNEXED WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL CITY LIMITS
AND TO AN AREA OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS, BOTH
LOCATED BETWEEN U.S. 31 SOUTH AND MAIN
STREET IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
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This bill had first reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities
Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on December 11, 2000. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
At the Privilege of the Floor portion of the meeting, Mr. Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works, 13th
Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that because there is great
pressure to get this job done and it would create a hardship to delay this matter, he asked that the
Council conduct its Public Hearing on this matter on November 27tb instead of December 110'.
Therefore, Councilmember King made a motion to reconsider this agenda item. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember Ujdak made a motion that the Public Hearing and third reading on this bill be set
for November 27, 2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand noted that the City Clerk's office would need a
substitute bill which contains all the information left blank in the version submitted for first reading.
This completed bill is required for proper advertising.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
President Pfeifer thanked everyone who was involved in the recent loitering conference. She noted
that a draft ordinance was distributed and she encouraged anyone who has comments to please
contact their Councilmember with their concerns.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Pfeifer advised that the Common Council will conduct only one (1) meeting in the
month of December on December 11, 2000 unless there is unforeseen business.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works, 13`h Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana,
informed the Council that in regards to Bill No. 125 -00, he would request that because there is great
pressure to get this job done and it would create a hardship to delay this matter, that the Council
conduct its public hearing on this matter on November 27th instead of December 11th.
Councilmember King made a motion to reconsider this agenda item. Councilmember Varner
seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember
Ujdak made a motion that the Public Hearing and third reading on this bill be set for November 27,
2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand noted that the City Clerk's office would need a
substitute bill which contains all the information left blank in the version submitted for first reading.
This completed bill is required for proper advertising.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, President Pfeifer adjourned the meeting
at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
Lorett J. Dud ./ City lerk
ATTEST:
Charlotte Pfeifer, President