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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-95 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13. 1995 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, November 13, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Duda, Coleman and Ladewski Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the October 23, 1995, meetings of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Eugene Ladewski Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the October 23, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Phil St. Clair, Superintendent of Parks, indicated three of his employees would be making a presentation. Susan O'Connor, Director of Recreation, discussed the transition from School City to the Park Department, and gave a schedule of activities. Mike Garbacz, Director of Golf, gave an overview of the City's courses. John Martinez, Director of Potawatomi Zoo, covered the zoo highlights for 1995. Council Member Luecke made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Coleman. 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 7:34 p.m. with nine members present. Chairman Washington presiding. BILL NO. 61 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 518 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 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 Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Oxian, President of Historic Preservation, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this building ranks 5 -11; it was constructed between 1921 -25; and it was the last of the small buildings used for business in the downtown area. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. BILL NO. 53 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2311 HIGHLAND AVE. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 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 Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Kelly made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, indicted the petitioner was requesting a zoning change to "A" to allow for an addition to the house and build a garage. The property is vacant at the present time. Jerry Zock, 2311 Highland, indicated the neighbors would like this property to be residential instead of industrial. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 64 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $141,972.00 FROM PROJECT RELEAF 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 Puzzello reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Jeff Rinard, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill appropriated monies for the annual leaf pickup. He said this year the leaf pickup would run through the 1st week in December, due to the early snow. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Kelly made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. (ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: Chairman 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 7:45 p.m. Council President Ladewski presiding, and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8630 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 518 SOUTH MICHIGAN 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 Washington. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Ladewski.) ORDINANCE NO. 8631 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2311 HIGHLAND AVE. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Bend Inds. 1st replat ORDINANCE NO. 8632 -95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH Lot C BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $141,972.00 FROM PROJECT RELEAF This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2299 -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2208 WEST INDIANA AVENUE, 1616, 1802 AND 1819 SOUTH PHILLIPA STREET, RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as a Residentially distressed Area for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 2208 West Indiana, 1616, 1802 and 1819 South Phillipa, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Street Address Leaal Description Kev Number 2208 W. Indiana Lot A So. Bend Inds. 1st replat 18 8093 3570 1616 S. Phillipa Lot B So. Bend Inds. 1st replat 18 8093 3577 1802 S. Phillipa Lot C So. Bend Inds. 1st replat 18 8095 3635 1819 S. Phillipa Lot D So. Bend inds. 1st Replat 18 8095 3637 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. 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 a Residentially Distressed 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 tx 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 seq. SECTION III. The Council further exercises its authority pursuant to I.C. 6- 1.1- 12.1- 11.2(c) and waives certain compliance requirements with such waiver taking place after public hearing. The Council further finds that each of the additional NOVEMBER 13, 1995 findings required pursuant to I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 have been met, and that Habitat for Humanity's properties located at: 2208 West Indiana Avenue 1616 South Phillipa Street 1802 South Phillipa Street 1819 South Phillipa Street are declared residentially distressed areas. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly made a motion to amend this bill, as on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Washington. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend the motion by reading the new section, as follows: "The Council further exercises its authority pursuant to I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1- 11.3(c) and waives certain compliance requirements with such waiver taking place after public hearing. The Council further finds that each of the additional findings required pursuant to I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 have been met, and that Habitat for Humanity's properties located at: 2208 West Indiana Avenue, 1616 South Phillipa Street, 1802 South Phillipa Street, 1819 South Phillipa Street, are declared residentially distressed areas. ", and the old section 3 is to be renumbered to Section 4, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke indicated that the purpose of the amendment is to make the abatement legal, and these homes have already been built, this has been discussed by the Council and the Council understands the waiver. Mike Urbanski, 14299 Pine Road, indicated that Habitat is a blitz program with a lot of concentration in the Rum Village area. He indicated that abatement should not be requested after the fact, however, they were requesting this only because it was for Habitat. Council Member Coleman indicated that the benefit of tax abatement for the properties involved in this resolution would accrue directly to the homeowner. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. Council Member Luecke indicated that Habitat fills all of the goals for a residentially distressed area, and the Council can make this distinction, but he did not believe tax abatement should be offered in this case. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Luecke.) Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Coleman. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2300 -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT - MOLDING PRODUCTS DIVISION ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF CNOWN AS 1545 S. OLIVE TO BE FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR FOR INTERPLASTIC CORPORATION 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 1545 S. Olive, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter all in Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the center of said Section 15, thence South along the North -South centerline of said Section 15, 85.69 feet; thence South 89 52100" West, 30.00 feet to the West line of Olive Street, said point being the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 52100" West, 370.00 feet; thence north 00 00100" East, 77.56 feet to a point which is 25 feet Southeasterly, by radial measurement from the centerline of the New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Railroad Company's Studebaker Spur" and known also as ICC Tract No. 77; thence Northeasterly on a curve to the left having a radius of 844.02 feet and parallel to and 25 feet Southeasterly by radial measurement from the centerline of said track, through a central angle of 17 21100 ", 'a chord distance of 254.61 feet which bears North 64 20157" East, an arc distance of 255.58 feet to the point of said curve; thence North 55 45148" East, parallel and 25 feet South of the centerline of said ICC Track No. 77,42.66 feet; thence North 89 52100" East, 105.64 feet to a point on the West line of Olive Street; thence South 00 00'00" West along said West line 210.00 feet to the place of beginning. with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 18 552 46644, 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 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 -12.1 et seg. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION NO. 2301 -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1545 SOUTH OLIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN -YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR INTERPLASTIC CORPORATION - MOLDING PRODUCTS DIVISION 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 1545 South Olive, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: A part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter all in Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the center of said Section 15, thence South along the North -South centerline of said Section 15, 85.69 feet; thence South 89 52100" West, 30.00 feet to the West line of Olive Street, said point being the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 89 52100" West, 370.00 feet; thence north 00 00100" East, 77.56 feet to a point which is 25 feet Southeasterly, by radial measurement from the centerline of the New Jersey, Indiana & Illinois Railroad Company's "Studebaker Spur" and known also as ICC Tract No. 77; thence Northeasterly on a curve to the left having a radius of 844.02 feet and parallel to and 25 feet Southeasterly by radial measurement from the centerline of said track, through a central angle of 17 2110011, a chord distance of 254.61 feet which bears North 64 20157" East, an arc distance of 255.58 feet to the point of said curve; thence North 55 45148" East, parallel and 25 feet South of the centerline of said ICC Track No. 77,42.66 feet; thence North 89 52'00" East, 105.64 feet to a point on the West line of Olive Street; thence South 00 00'00" West along said West line 210.00 feet to the place of beginning. with said real estate having the following Key No. 18 552 46644 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 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 -12.1 et seg. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jack Alexander, 53260 Juday Creek, president of Molding Products Division, made the presentation. He indicated they were expanding their facility and purchasing new equipment in order to be competitive. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2300- 95, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call r_ttra pgREp�pIG NOVEMBER 13 1995 vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2301 -95, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2302 -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3900 WEST RICHARDSON DRIVE, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND ABSORBTECH, 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 3900 West Richardson Drive, and which is particularly described as follows: 20 acres of land off the East end of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East excepting therefrom the following: A part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Beginning on the South line of said Quarter Section South 88 57'48" West 160.62 feet from the Southwest corner of said Quarter Section; thence South 88 57'48" West 501.97 feet along said South line to the Southwest corner of the owner's land; thence North 0 52' 00" West 221.16 feet along the West line of the owner's land; thence southeasterly 548.23 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 4,718.66 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 6754" East and a length of 547.92 feet to the point of beginning. with said real estate having the following Key No. 25 1012 0198 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 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 -12.1 et seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Randy Rompola, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this abatement resolution for equipment to be used at this facility. He indicated the machine will soak up excess oil and shavings and will recycle oil and solvents. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2303 -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 401 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF: WESTERN AVENUE PARTNERS, 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 401 S. Michigan, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: A parcel of land being a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twelve (12) Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East, also known as part of Lots Numbered thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and part of Lot Sixteen (16) and the adjacent vacated 14 foot alley in Martin's Addition all in the City of South Bend, Indiana and more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 13; thence north 89 45135" West along the South right -of -way line of Western Avenue, a measured distance of 165.05 feet; thence South 0 00'00" East along the West line of said lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, a measured distance of 251.77 feet; thence South 89 52' 37" East, a distance of 165.05 feet to the West right -of -way line of Michigan Street; thence North 0 00'00" East (bearing assumed) along said West right -of -way line, also being the East line of said Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, a distance of 251.48 feet to the place of beginning. and which has Key Number 18 3016 0593 through 18 3016 0597 be with said real estate having the following Key No. 18 3016 0593 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 six (6) 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 III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. William Panzica, managing member of the partnership, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they were building a new facility that will house the US Federal Bankruptcy Court. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2304 -95 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION FOR 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is the applicant for Community development Block Grant Funds and for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby authorized to submit, to HUD, the 1996 Community Development Block Grant application under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; to submit the 1996 Emergency Shelter Grant application under Title IV of the Steward B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act; and to take all other necessary actions to secure these funds. SECTION II. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby requests that the Mayor submit the 1996 Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant applications to the Common Council for review and comment prior to the date upon which the Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant applications must be filed with HUD. SECTION III. That for every activity, project, or program to be funded under this Resolution, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council an appropriation ordinance prior to expenditure of any Community Development Block Grant or Emergency Shelter Grant funds received upon approval of this application. SECTION IV. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Beth Leonard, Economic Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated allow the City of submit concurrently with Mishawaka and the County an application to HUD for entitlement programs. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO.95 -36 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING T DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BROADWAY STREET TO BE PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) RICHARD ALLEN 3E ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, NORTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this resolution until November 27, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 65 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE OBJECT IN -SITU LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT THE CORNER OF NAPOLEON AND STANFIELD STREETS, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 66 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY - THE FIRST third reading on November 27, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WEST MARION STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT - A BILL APPROPRIATING $121,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF NORTH MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF NORTH MICHIGAN STREET FOR GRANT PROGRAM A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 165 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. the Community and Economic Development Committee, and set it for public hearing and THIS ALLEY IS SITUATED IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF SOUTH BEND, ST. on November 27, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA BETWEEN LOTS 147 AND 148 This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer the bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 28, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING BILL NO. 67 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $145,818.75 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer the bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 28, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. BILL NO. 68 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING $4,130,927 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND 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, 1996, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer the bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 27, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 69 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING $121,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer the bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 27, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 70 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING $474,351.00 WITHIN FUND 212 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1996 This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer the bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 27, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 71 -95 A BILL TRANSFERRING $271,739 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer the bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 27, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 72 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING $130,000 WITHIN THE U.D.A.G. FUND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE DIVISION OF REDEVELOPMENT FOR PROGRAM YEAR 1996 BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1996 This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer the bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on November 27, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 73 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "LICENSING" his bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to refer the ill to a joint meeting Personnel & Finance and Zoning and Annexation Committees, and et it for public hearing and third reading on December 18, seconded by Council ember Zakrzewski. The motion carried. ILL NO. 74 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" his bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to refer the ill to Area Plan, as well as a joint meeting Personnel & Finance and Zoning & nnexation Committees, and set it for public hearing and third reading on December 8, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. LL NO. 75 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 828 JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. NO. 76 -95 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1995 s bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third ding on November 27, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. -95 A BILL INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1995 bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third ing on November 27, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 4 -38 AND 4 -60 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF AN EXCEPTION TO LICENSING PROVISIONS FOR VENDORS AT THE 4 -H FAIRGROUNDS This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke 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, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman indicated he would have a resolution in support of combining the County Jail and the Police Station. He indicated he would have a petition in support of putting the new jail at Sample and LaFayette. FLOOR Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, indicated that through the generosity of William Rhodes and John Hiler there will be a street light at Ridgedale and Caroline. Council Member Luecke indicated the City had responded to this issue and had approved a light, however, the neighbors did not want this type of light. Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke against the proposed hockey arena. He read an article against building sport palaces Gene Oakley, 2614 York, indicated that the controversy regarding the light the city wanted to install at Caroline and Ridgedale, was due to the fact there were overhead wires and the neighbors wanted a decorative pole. David Daitchman, a resident on the corner of Caroline and Ridgedale indicated the Rabbi said it was dangerous to walk in the street, and it was a problem, he may not have said it to the Mayor, but he did say it. He indicated he was willing to spend the money to put in sidewalks along his property and he has been trying for two years to get this accomplished through the Good Neighbors - Good Neighborhood Program. He indicated he felt that this was a priority, since it was a safety factor and for those reasons his request should be moved up. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, a seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk