HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-97 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13,1997
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on
Monday, October 13, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to
order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Aranowski,
Pfeifer, Kelly, Broden,
Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, and
Sniadecki
Absent: Council Member Hosinski
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 September 22,
and 29, 1997, meetings of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Roland Kelly
/s/ David Varner
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the
September 22 and 29, 1997, meeting be accepted and placed on
file, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the
Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend met in the Committee of the Whole at 7:02 p.m. with eight
members present. Chairman Coleman presiding.
BILL NO. 93 -97 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF DEMAUDE AVENUE FROM THE
EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF PORTAGE AVENUE TO THE WEST
RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST
OF PORTAGE AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY
132 FEET IN LENGTH AND WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART
LOCATED IN SHETTERLEY PLACE 3RD PLAT, SOUTH BEND,
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council
Member Aranowski made a motion to strike the period in the last
sentence of Section 5 and make it a comma, and add "subject to
the easement conditions recommended by the Board of Public Works
at its October 13, meeting. ", seconded by Council Member Varner.
The motion carried. Council Member Varner reported that the
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable, as amended. Tod
Zeiger, executive director for the Near Northwest Neighborhood,
Association, made the presentation for the bill. He reported
that this alley has presented many problems over the years,
therefore, the Association was in favor of closing the alley. He
asked that the Council pass this bill. Council Member Aranowski
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 70 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 22530 BRICK ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing, proponents
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and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council
Member Broden reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee
had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable.
Jim Voll, Area Plan, reported that the petitioner is requesting a
zone change from "A" residential to "D" light industrial, which
is an extension of the existing industrial zoning along an
established boundary line. He indicated that the Area Plan
Commission recommended this to the Council favorable. Robert
Henry, chairman of the Robert Henry Corporation, indicated that
the truck terminal, at this location, was built in 1989 and it
is in need of additional land for the parking of trailers. John
Noppenberg, 11720 Anderson Road, terminal manager, spoke in favor
of this bill. He indicated they are an expanding company and
have grown in employment from 54 to 263. Council Member Broden
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 83 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT (1218, 1220, 1224, 1228,
1230, 1232, 1234 W. COLFAX AND 119, 121, 122, 124,
125 N. SPRUCE.), IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council
Member Aranowski made a motion to accept the substitute bill on
file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Broden. The
motion carried. Council Member Broden reported that the Zoning
and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable, as amended. Jim Voll, Area Plan,
reported that the petitioners were requesting a zone change from
"A" residential to "B" residential to allow for duplexes. He
described the surrounding properties, and reported that the Area
Plan Commission recommends this zoning to the Council favorable.
Dan Harshman, Logan, Inc., made the presentation for the bill.
He reported that Logan and South Bend Heritage are working
together to develop housing for low income adults who are
developmentally disabled. He reported they are proposing to
built duplexes that will served 30 to 33 adults. Dea Andrews,
South Bend Heritage, indicated it was a pleasure to work with
Logan on this project. She reported that this zoning is
committed to a site plan simply because we have three bedroom
duplexes along with two bedroom duplexes. She read a letter from
the WWCRP agreeing with this zoning. Council Member Kelly made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 85 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 216 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council
Member Broden reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee
had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable.
John Oxian, president of the Historic Preservation Commission,
made the presentation for the bill. He reported that this was an
outstanding building rated S13; it was built in 1929, and is now
called the Tower Federal Building. Council Member Varner made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 86 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 514 LA SALLE STREET, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council
Member Broden made a motion to amend this bill in the title to
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read 515 W. LaSalle Ave., seconded by Council Member Aranowski.
Council Member Borden made a motion to change his previous motion
to reflect the proper address anywhere it appears in the bill,
seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. Council
Member Broden reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee,
had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable,
as amended. John Oxian, president of the Historic Preservation
Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He reported this
home is in an area that has several historic homes; it is an
excellent example of a Queen Anne architecture, and is in
excellent condition. Council Member Broden made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 94 -97 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CERTAIN MONETARY FRINGE
BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DURING THE CALENDAR YEARS OF 1998, 1999 AND
2000
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Pfeifer reported that the Personnel and
Finance Committee and the Public Safety Committee had met on this
bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Luther Taylor,
fire chief, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated
the department was in the process of establishing a safety
officer program. He reported they will have a firefighter on
every shift,and they are asking for $3,000 in order that their
be in line with other firefighters. Leon Stein, vice president
of firefighters local #362, indicated he was in favor of this as
long as there is an on -going training on the duties of a
firefighter. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Kelly. The motion carried.
Council Member Varner made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried.
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 7:32 p.m. Council President Kelly
presiding, and eight members present.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
it C r� Chairman
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8829 -97 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE
VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST -
WEST ALLEY NORTH OF DEMAUDE AVENUE FROM
THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF PORTAGE AVENUE
TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE FIRST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF PORTAGE AVENUE
FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 132 FEET
IN LENGTH AND WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART
LOCATED IN SHETTERLEY PLACE 3RD PLAT,
SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
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by Council Member Sniadecki. The bill passed by a roll call vote
of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8830 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22530
BRICK ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had third.reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8831 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
(1218, 1220, 1224, 1228, 1230, 1232,
1234 W. COLFAX AND 119, 121, 122, 124,
125 N. SPRUCE.), IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk,
seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
by Council Member Sniadecki. The bill passed by a roll call vote
of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8832 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 216
WEST WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8833 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514
LA SALLE STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading.
motion to amend this bill, as
Whole, seconded by Council Mei
Council Member Coleman made a
by Council Member Sniadecki.
of eight ayes.
Council Member
amended in the
uber Aranowski.
motion to pass
The bill passe,
Pfeifer made a
Committee of the
The motion carried.
this bill, seconded
3 by a roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 8834 -97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CERTAIN MONETARY FRINGE
BENEFITS FOR FIREFIGHTERS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND DURING THE CALENDAR YEARS OF
1998, 1999 AND 2000
This bill had third reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2513 -97 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3525 S. MICHIGAN STREET,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
WHEREAS, Indiana Code Section 36 -7 -4 -918.6 requires the
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Common Council to give notice pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-
14-1.5-5 of its intention to consider Petitions from the Board of
Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council must take action within thirty
(30) days after the Board of Zoning Appeals makes its
recommendation to the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is required to make a
determination in writing on such requests pursuant to Indiana
Code Section 36 -7 -4- 918.4;
WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals has made a
recommendation, pursuant to applicable state law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Common Council has provided notice of the
hearing on the petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals,
pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5- 14- 1.5 -5, requesting that a
special exception be granted for the property located at:
3525 S. Michigan
South Bend IN 46614
in order to permit off site parking in a "B" Residential zoned
area.
Section II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and
after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves
the Petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of
which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Section III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana hereby finds that:
1. The approval will not be injurious to the public health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the community;
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property
included in the special exception will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner;
3. The need for the special exception arises from specific
conditions peculiar to the property involved;
4. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning
Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to
the property for which this special exception is sought; and
5. The approval does not interfere substantially with the
Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City of South Bend.
Section IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying
with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning
Appeals which are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Broden reported that the Zoning and Annexation
Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Cathy Brucker, Building Department, reported that the
building and parking lot are all existing on the property,
therefore, the parking lot being used as such will not affect the
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surrounding properties. Roosevelt Cobb, Jr., Woodridge IL, the
petitioner, indicated the Building Department had covered
everything regarding this project. Council Member Broden made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
RESOLUTION N0. 2514 -97 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1118
AND 1122 BISSELL STREET RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX
ABATEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
SERVICES
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 areas commonly
known as 1118 and 1122 Bissell, South Bend, Indiana, and which
are more particularly described as follows:
Street Address Legal Description Key No.
1118 Bissell St. Lot 109, Park P1 2nd add. 18 5084 1982
1122 Bissell St. Lot 108, Park P1 2nd Add. 18 5084 2983
as Residentially Distressed Areas; 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 areas 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 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
seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the
following:
A. A significant number of dwelling units within the
areas are not permanently occupied or a significant number of
parcels in the areas are vacant land;
are: B. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies;
C. The Areas have experienced a new 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.
D. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do
not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the
designating body's jurisdiction.
E.. That the description of the proposed redevelopment
meets the applicable standards for such development.
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F. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment
is reasonable for projects of this nature;
G. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed described redevelopment; and
H. 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 also hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. The deduction will
rehabilitated to meet local
B. The deduction will
rehabilitation is completed
the date of the adoption of
Common Council.
not be allowed unless the dwelling is
code standards for habitability.
not be allowed unless the dwelling
within five (5) calendar years from
the Declaratory Resolution by the
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory
Resolution designating the areas described herein as
Residentially Distressed Areas for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) 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/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jack
Bennett, rehab specialist for Neighborhood Housing Services, made
the presentation for the resolution. He reported these homes
will add additional three bedroom single family homes to the
area. Council Member Broden made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Varner The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2515 -97 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 804 AND
808 WEST LASALLE AVENUE RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX
ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND HERITAGE
FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF: ZELLIA
AND JOHNNY CROOK AND LUPING AND ERIC
MCGINNES
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 areas commonly
known as 804 and 808 West LaSalle , South Bend, Indiana, and
which are more particularly described as follows:
Street Address Legal Description Key Number
804 W. LaSalle Ave. 24'E Side Lot 10,16' W. 18 1026 1124
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Side Lot 11 Keefer's Sub,
BOL 29 30
808 W. LaSalle 16' E. Side Lot 9, 24' 18 1026 1123
W Side Lot 10 Keefer's
Sub. Bol 29 30
as Residentially Distressed Areas; 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 areas 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 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 the
following:
A. A significant number of dwelling units within the
areas are not permanently occupied or a significant number of
parcels in the areas are vacant land;
B. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas
are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies;
C. The Areas have experienced a new 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.
D. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do
not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the
designating body's jurisdiction.
E. That the description of the proposed redevelopment
meets the applicable standards for such development.
F. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment
is reasonable for projects of this nature;
G. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed described redevelopment; and
H. 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 also hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. The deduction will
rehabilitated to meet local
B. The deduction will
rehabilitation is completed
the date of the adoption of
Common Council.
not be allowed unless the dwelling is
code standards for habitability.
not be allowed unless the dwelling
within five (5) calendar years from
the Declaratory Resolution by the
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory
Resolution designating the areas described herein as
Residentially Distressed Areas for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of
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the Qeclaxatory 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/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Dea
Andrews, South Bend Heritage, made the presentation for the
resolution. She indicated these homes were these houses have
already been built under a previous ordinance that was later
rescinded. She reported the homes have been sold and the home
owners were told they would receive abatement, therefore, South
Bend Heritage is asking for an exception on this abatement.
Council Member Coleman made a motion a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2516 -97 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING THE INTERIM INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH COUNTY FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, has a long and
successful history of providing emergency medical services to its
residents; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph County, Indiana, wishes to provide the
very best emergency medical services to its residents and feels
that this can be provided by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36 -1 -7, the Interlocal Cooperation Act,
authorizes one or more governmental entities to exercise jointly
or by one entity on behalf of the other powers that may be
exercised by such units severally; and
WHEREAS, the Executives of both the City of South Bend and
St. Joseph County have approved the Interim Interlocal Agreement
Concerning EMS Services attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE AND PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, UNDER I.C. 36 -1 -7, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana has considered and hereby approves and ratifies the
Interim Interlocal Agreement Concerning EMS Services attached
hereto.
Section II. This resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s /Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Luther
Taylor, Fire Chief, made the presentation for the resolution. He
reported that this inter -local agreement was between the City of
South Bend's fire department and St. Joseph County, to provide
ambulance service throughout the County. He advised this
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agreement covers a period of July 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997,
and addressed issues that were necessary to start operating three
ambulances. He indicated firefighters will be hired to staff the
ambulances. Leon Stein, vice president of local 362, spoke in
favor of this resolution. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 95 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1002 SOUTH TWYCKENHAM
DRIVE /1506 RUSKIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA=
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council
Member Broden. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 96 -97 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE STREET TO BE VACATED IS TUTT STREET FROM THE
WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET TO THE
EAST RIGHT -OF- WAY OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY
WEST OF SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 103 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 50 FEET.
PART LOCATED IN GARST'S 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member 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
October 27, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 97 -97 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $99,914 FROM THE
PROJECT RELEAF FUND
This bill had first reading.` Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third.reading on October 27,
seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill No 79 -97 for
public hearing and third reading on October 27, seconded by
Council Member Broden. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Leon Stein, vice president of the Firefighters Local 362,
spoke
regarding the County ambulance service.
He indicated he
and
Chief Luther were working on changes that need to be made
when we
start handling this additional service.
He advised they
would
outline the changes in a letter to the
Council.
Jim Cierzinak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke
regarding the lack
of
revenue for the Hall of Fame. He gave
a report on second
year;
revenue is down 33 %.
There being no further business to come before the Council
unfinished or new, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at
7:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
President