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REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 1992
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 23, 1992, 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 26, and November 9, 1992
meetings of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Steve Luecke
/s/ Loretta Duda
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the October 26, and
November 9, 1992 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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 on November 23, 1992 at 7:05 p.m., with nine members
present. Chairman Puzzello presiding.
BILL NO. 81 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD AND TUXEDO 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. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the
substitute bill on file with the City Clerk's office, seconded by Council Member
Duda. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was
favorable. Rick Morgan, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated
this property was previously zoned "B" residential, however, a final site plan was
not submitted and the property reverted. He indicated the hospital planned to
expand an existing medical office facility, and put on an addition to the hospital
in the future. Charles Owen, Cole & Associates, and Stephen Crain, President of
Michiana Hospital, spoke regarding the addition to the hospital. Council Member
Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 84 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514 EAST INDIANA AVENUE IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill until January 25, 1993, at
the request of the Historic Preservation Commission, seconded by Council Member
Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 88 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF S. MAGNOLIA FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF AN ALLEY RUNNING ALONG THE PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD AND
BETWEEN S. MAGNOLIA STREET AND S. NASH STREET, AND THE NORTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF THE PENN
CENTRAL RAILROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 379.85 FEET AND
A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 16 FEET. PART SITUATED IN OLIVER'S
SECOND ADDITION 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. Tom Lykowski, 53266 Bonvale Dr., made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated he has a shop on Nash St., adjacent to the alley, and
was requesting this vacation to clean up what is now a dumping ground and public
eyesore. He indicated this would also allow for future expansion of his business.
John Nemeth, 1525 Magnolia, spoke regarding this vacation. Council Member Duda made
a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Ladewski. The motion carried.
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BILL NO. 91 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST FROM THE WEST
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. WALNUT TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF
THE FIRST INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF N. WALNUT; AND
THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF N. WALNUT FROM THE SOUTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY OF LINCOLN WAY WEST TO THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE
OF THE FIRST INTERSECTION EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY
WEST.
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. James Millsap, Deacon of the Faith Apostolic Temple,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the church was requesting this
vacation in order to provide for additional parking. Council Member Luecke made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 92 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A 14 -FOOT
ALLEY LYING BETWEEN CLOVER ROAD AND OAKLAND STREET, A LENGTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 361.00 FEET, MEASURED EAST /WEST AND 14.00 FEET,
MEASURED NORTH - SOUTH, SITUATED SOUTH OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 5, 78 AND
79, ALL INCLUSIVE OF HIBBERD PLACE, SAID SUBDIVISION BEING A PART
OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP
37 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the
City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member
Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until December 14,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 93 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS,
ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE
COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF SUCH
WATERWORKS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There was no committee meeting
held on this bill. Randy Ropola, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He
indicated this bond issue would be for a maximum of 5.1 million, with a maximum
interest rate of 10.5 %. He indicated this bond would be used to finance a new
office for the water Works, as well as other upgrades needed at the Water Works, and
will be repaid from revenue gained by the proposed rate increase. T. Brooks
Brademas, 425 N. Michigan, indicated the Robertson's Building should be used for a
government building and the Water Works could be housed at that location, as well as
other departments that need space. He indicated the Building Department, and the
Economic Development Department were renting space in the First Bank Building.
Joyce Boaler, spoke against the bill. Council Member Luecke indicated there was a
committee studying the feasibility of using the Robertson's Building for government
offices. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 94 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF
THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1993, AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1993, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND
OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
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 Luecke made a
motion to accept amended pages 2 -10 through 2 -12, Water Works, 4 -2 through 4 -5 Solid
Waste, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member
Luecke made a motion to reserve further action on pages 8 -1 through 8 -7 for Century
Center, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member
Puzzello reported that the Utilities and Personnel & Finance committees had met on
this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable, as amended. Kevin Horton,
Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill would
appropriate budgets for the enterprise funds for 1993. He indicated Solid Waste and
Water Works are subject to future rate increases. The Solid Waste budget is for the
implementation of city -wide trash service. There will be a rate change for Solid
Waste that will come before the Council over the next 4 to 6 weeks. If the Council
approves this particular increase then there will be a modified Solid Waste budget
that will be predicated on the current budget plus whatever personnel increases that
are anticipated. Joyce Boaler, spoke against the citywide trash proposal. Council
Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 95 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $188,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992
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 Personnel & Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Cleo Hickey, Economic Development, made the
presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriation would be used to pay
for the architectural design work through the construction drawing phase for the
renovation of the Morris Civic and Palais Royale. The following members of the
South Bend Entertainment District spoke in favor of this bill; Jim Wyllie, 51086
Woodcliff, Mike McKeough, 15689 Saddle Ridge, Anita Borders, Executive Director of
the Broadway Theatre League. Carter Wolfe, Center City Associates, spoke in favor
of this bill. Jim Cierznieak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke against this bill. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 96 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING $130,000.00 FROM THE UDAG FUND TO BE USED TO DEFRAY
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
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 Kelly reported
that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the
Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Economic Development, made the presentation for
the bill. She indicated this bill will appropriate funds received from One Michiana
Square's repayment on their UDAG loan. She indicated these funds will be used in
Economic Development's budget. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 97 -92 A BILL APPROPRIATING $2,994,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1993, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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 Kelly reported
that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the
Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Economic Development, made the presentation for
the bill. She indicated this bill would appropriate the 1993 entitlement. Jo
Blacketor, 906 Eckman, questioned the distribution of the neighborhood allocation.
Ms. Leonard indicated they were working on the allocation of these funds. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Duda. Council Member Luecke indicated he is an employee
of South Bend Heritage, however, there is no conflict of interest and he would
therefore be voting on this bill. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 99 -92 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 1992.
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 Personnel & Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Jeff Rinard, City Auditor, made the presentation for
the bill. He indicated this an annual transfer made within classifications of
various departments in the General Fund, as well as other select funds. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 100 -92 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 1992.
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 Personnel & Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable, as amended. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member
Duda. The motion carried. Jeff Rinard, City Auditor, made the presentation for the
bill. He indicated this an annual appropriation bill that shifted and appropriated
money out of operating balances of various funds. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by
Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
NOVEMBER 23, 1992
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 8:48 p.m.
Council President Luecke presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8315 -92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
AND TUXEDO STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, 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 Duda.
The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8316 -92 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF S. MAGNOLIA FROM THE
SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF AN ALLEY RUNNING ALONG THE PENN
CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BETWEEN S. MAGNOLIA STREET AND S. NASH
STREET, AND THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF THE PENN CENTRAL RAILROAD FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 379.85 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 16 FEET. PART SITUATED IN OLIVER'S SECOND
ADDITION IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 8317 -92 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST FROM THE
WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. WALNUT TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF THE FIRST INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF N.
WALNUT; AND THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF N. WALNUT
FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF LINCOLN WAY WEST TO THE NORTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST INTERSECTION EAST -WEST ALLEY
SOUTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8318 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL
WATERWORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS
THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND
DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF SUCH WATERWORKS AND OTHER
RELATED MATTERS.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes and one nay (Council Member Washington.)
ORDINANCE NO. 8319 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 1993, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1993, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
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 Duda.
The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8320 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $188,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS
CIVIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8321 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING $130,000.00 FROM THE UDAG FUND TO BE USED TO
DEFRAY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
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This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8322 -92 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,994,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
THE EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE
AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1993, TO
BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8323 -92 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1992.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8324 -92 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND DECREASING
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE
VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE
YEAR 1992.
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 Duda.
The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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RESOLUTION NO. 1987 -92 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 137 SOUTH OLIVE
STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46619, TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR GAINEY REALTY AND INVESTMENT CORP.
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 137
South Olive and which is more particularly described as follows:
A lot or parcel of land situated in part of the Northwest quarter of Section 10,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East, South Bend, Indiana described as follows, viz:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Olive Street that is 20 feet West and
952.1 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10,
Township 37 North., Range 2 East; thence North 89037' West 250 feet; thence
South 113 feet; thence North 89037'30" West 240.15 feet; thence North 0 01'
40" East 989.24 feet to the southerly right -of -way line to the West line of
Olive Street; thence South 17.33 feet along said West line; of Olive Street;
thence South 551.01 feet along said West line to the place of beginning.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 38056 -11904 and 38286- 32404, 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 three (3)
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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/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas
made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Larry Carrier, Grand Rapids, made
the presentation for the resolution. He said his company was renovating this
property and it will be leased to Michiana Trailer Sales and Service. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1988 -92 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 3601 LATHROP, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR P.A.I. PROPERTIES.
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 3601 Lathrop, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East
of the Second Principal Meridian, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
and described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 28 said point being at the
intersection of centerlines of Bendix Drive and Lathrop Street, thence North
90 -00 -00 West (bearing assumed along the South line of the Southeast quarter of
said Section 28 (being along the centerline of Lathrop 1423.75 feet; thence
North 00 -05 -56 East, 40.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 90 -00 -00
West 454.93 feet; thence North 00 -05 -56 East 803.76 feet; thence North 45 -40 -30
East, 143.40 feet; thence North 44 -29 -49 East, 191.12 feet to the South line of
40' easement granted to C.S.S. and South Bend Railroad; thence South 45 -02 -33
East along the said southerly easement 202.36 feet; thence South 00 -16 -23 East,
606.98 feet; thence South 00 -05 -56 West, 360.20 feet to the point of beginning
and containing 10.226 acres more or less and is subject to easements,
restrictions and or covenants of record.
and which has Key Number 25 1010040023, be designated as an Economic Revitalization
Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend
Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq. and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq.,
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 Human resources 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 I.C. 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq., 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 of rehabilitation:
D. That the estimate of the annual salar es of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits
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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 deduction, all of
which satisfy the requirements of S.C. 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 Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement
of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify
the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
Section IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposed 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 six (6) 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, 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/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation for the
bill. He indicated the petitioner was the owners of the property which was leased
to North American Signs. He indicated North American Signs does installation,
maintenance and sign repair. He indicated they were adding 20,000 square feet to
their present facility. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1989 -92 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 1400 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN 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 1400 Riverside Dr., South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 35;
thence South 89 49' 52" West (bearing assumed) along the South line of said
Section 308.97 feet; thence north 89 55' 00" west, 116.24 feet; thence North 00
00' 27" West, 12.00 feet to the North line of a 12 foot alley; thence North 89
55100" West along said north line of alley, 236.61 feet to a point 120.00 feet
south 89 55'00" east of the east line of Kessler Boulevard, 128.00 feet to a
point on the south line of King Street, 180.00 feet south 89 55' 18" east of the
northeast corner of Lot 10 as shown on the second plat of Northwest addition to
the City of South Bend recorded April 6, 1906 in Plat Book 0, pages 30 and 31;
thence south 89 55' 18" east along the south line of King Street, 352.84 feet;
thence north 00 00' 27" West, 194.85 feet to a point on the centerline of the
East and West 14 foot alley between King Street and McCartney Street proceed
East; thence North 99 06' 09" east, 128.81 feet; thence north 89 46' 49" east
287.05 feet to the Westerly line of Riverside Drive; thence south 16 37' 15"
west along a chord subtending said Westerly line of Riverside Drive,466.43 feet
to the South line of said Section 35; thence North 90 00' 00" west along said
south line, 156.71 feet to the point of the beginning.
Commencing at the southwest corner of the 1/4 of said section 35; thence North
00 00' 30" West (bearing assumed) along the east line of said southwest 1/4 a
distance of 463.14 feet to the Point of Beginning for the following described
tract; thence continuing north 00 00' 30" west along said East line 336.00 feet
to the South line of Queen Street; thence south 89 56' 09" West along said South
line of Queen Street 176.60 feet; thence North 00 02' 36" East 195.00 feet to
the centerline of the East and West 14 foot alley between Kinyon Street and
Queen Street; thence South 89 56' 09" West along said centerline of alley 131.27
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feet; thence south 00 06' 09" west along the East line of Lot 145 in the Third
Plot of Northwest Addition recorded March 7, 1907 in Plat Book 9, page 60 in the
Office of the St. Joseph County Recorder and its Northerly and Southerly
extensions, 195.00 feet to the South line of Queen Street; thence South 89 56,
09" west along said south line of Queen Street, 12.93 feet to the east line of
Allen Street; thence south 00 05' 51" west along said East line of Allen
Street,m 329.87 feet to the South line of McCartney Street; thence South 89 58'
27" east along said South line of McCartney Street, 12.91 feet; thence South 00
06109" west 6.11 feet;t hence North 89 56' 09" east 308.71 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
and which has Key Number 18 2110 4067, be designated as an Economic Revitalization
Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend
Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq. and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq.,
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 Human resources 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 I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq., 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 of rehabilitation:
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained 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 deduction, all of
which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 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 Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement
of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify
the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
Section IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposed 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, said publication providing notice of thecpublic 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/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable. Mike Kaser, chief financial officer, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned an expansion of warehouse
space and shipping docks, at a project cost of $633,030. Council Member Coleman
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1990 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2820 VIRIDIAN DRIVE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR MACK TOOL & ENGINEERING, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area
commonly known as 2020 Viridian Dr. South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
A tract or parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, more particularly described
as follows; Beginning at a point which is One Hundred Ninety -five and Eighteen
Hundredths (195.18) feet North and Eight Hundred Fifty -five and Fifty -four
Hundredths (855.54) feet Easterly of the center of said Section 33, said point being
on the North line of Progress Drive; thence North Oo 19' 51" East a distance of
Four Hundred Sixty -Eight and Seventy -three Hundredths (468.73) feet to the South
line of the St. Joseph County Airport; thence South 890 59' 38" East on and along
the South line of said St. Joseph County Airport a distance of Four Hundred
Thirty -nine and Ten Hundredths (439.10) feet; thence South Oo 18' 51" West a
distance of Four Hundred Seventy and Sixty -five Hundredths (470.65) feet to the
North line of Progress Drive; thence North 890 40' 09" West a distance of Four
Hundred Thirty -nine and Seventy -one Hundredths (439.71) feet to the point of
beginning.
and this property has Key Number 25 1006 0296, be designated as an Economic
Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and
South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq.,
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 Human Resources 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 pursuant to Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5, that;
(a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable
for equipment of that type;
(b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be expected to result
from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment;
(c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new equipment;
(d) any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that
can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new
manufacturing equipment; and
(e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new
manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified
in the Statement of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the Petition for
Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits
Form completed by the Petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic
development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be
designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax
abatement and hereby makes such a designation.
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SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal
property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code
5 -3 -1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common
Council on said declaration.
SECTION IX. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable. Mel Hartz, owner of Mack Tool, made the presentation for
the bill. He indicated they had started this business four and one -half years ago
and they have continued to grow. He indicated with this expansion they would add
three new jobs. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1991 -92 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO INVEST AND
REINVEST CERTAIN IDLE FUNDS DURING THE YEAR 1993 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH I.C.5- 13 -9 -1, ET SEQ., AND /OR I.C. 5- 13 -11 -1
ET SEQ., AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO CONDUCT THE
CITY'S BUSINESS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH THE USE
OF ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS.
There are certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend which may be
invested for periods of time without affecting the operating of various departments
of the City.
I.C. 5- 13 - -9 -1, et seq., enables the Controller, or his designee, to invest such
idle funds with the approval of the Common Council.
I.C. 5- 13 -5 -5, et seq., authorizes the transaction of the City business with
financial institutions through the use of electronic funds transfer upon proper
resolution by the Common Council.
I.C. 5- 13 -1 -1 et seq., authorizes the Controller to contract with a depository
for the operation of a cash management system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the South Bend Common Council, as follows:
SECTION I. That during the calendar year 1993, the Controller or his designee
may invest and reinvest any idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend, including,
but not limited to money raised by bonds issued for a future specific purpose,
sinking funds, depreciation reserve funds, gift, bequest, or endowment, or any other
funds available for investment, for such periods of time that he determines are not
needed for the normal operations of the various departments of the Civil City, in
the manner permitted by I.C. 5- 13 -9 -1, et seq., and /or I.C. 5- 13 -11 -1 et seq.
SECTION II. The controller of the City of South Bend, or his designee, is
hereby authorized to conduct the following business transactions with financial
institutions through the use of electronic funds transfers;
a. Transfer of monies on deposit from one approved public depository of the
City to another.
b. Transfer of monies into and between various payroll accounts.
C. Transfer of monies for the purchase and redemption of various securities
for investment purposes.
SECTION III. For purpose of this Resolution, "electronic funds transfer" means
any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or
similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal,
telephone, computer or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or
authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.
SECTION IV. The Controller of the City of South Bend, or his designee, is
hereby directed and required to maintain adequate documentation of the transactions
affected by electronic funds transfer so that they may be audited as provided by
law.
SECTION V. The City of South Bend, in accordance with I.C. 4- 8.1 -2 -7 (c),
elects to receive distributions from the State of Indiana by means of electronic
transfer of funds.
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SECTION VI. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jeff Rinard, City
Auditor, made the presentation. He indicated this was the annual resolution passed
to allow for electronic fund transfers. Council Member Coleman mad a motion to
adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1992 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, DETERMINING, AFTER INVESTIGATION, THAT THE
LEASE OF SUITE 100, 205 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AS OFFICE SPACE FOR THE ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY /SOUTH BEND BUILDING DEPARTMENT IS NEEDED.
WHEREAS, the Board of public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on
November 16, 1992, received a petition ( "Petition ") signed by at least fifth (50)
taxpayers of the City of South Bend, requesting that the Board lease Suite 100, 205
West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana ( "Premises "), as office space for the
St. Joseph County /South Bend Building Department ( "Building Department "), by
entering into a least agreement with the Jefferson Boulevard Partnership of South
Bend, Indiana, for a term of two (2) years, with a one (1) year extension at the
City's option, with an annual rental not to exceed Twenty -four Thousand Dollars
($24,000.00) the first year, Twenty -Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($25,200.00)
the second year, and Twenty -six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($26,400.00) the third
year, if the option for the third year is exercised by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works received, on November 16, 1992, a certificate
of the St. Joseph County Auditor, certifying that the verifier of the Petition and
the signatories of the Petition are taxpayers and owners of property located within
the corporate limits of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 26- 1- 10 -7(3) requires, prior to the Board of Public Works entering
into a lease agreement for said Premises, that the Common Council, after
investigation, determine that the Premises are needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
1) That the Common Council has conducted a public hearing on this Resolution,
and has heard persons desiring to speak in favor of and opposed to the adoption of
this Resolution.
2) That the Common Council finds that the current office of the Building
Department at 732 County -City Building provides insufficient space to accommodate
the needs of the Building Department and to allow for the effective and efficient
administration and operation of said Department.
3) That an efficient and cost - effective allocation of resources warrants the
relocation of the Building Department, and no adequate alternative space can be
found within the County -City Building.
4) That the Building Commissioner has recommended that the City lease the
premises commonly known as Suite 100, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend,
Indiana, for the use and operation of the Building Department.
5) That on the 16th day of November, 1992, a Petition signed by at least fifty
(50) taxpayers of the City of South Bend, Indiana, was filed with the Board of
Public Works of the City, requesting that the Board lease Suite 100, 205 West
Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, as office space for the Building
Department by entering into a lease agreement with the Jefferson Boulevard
Partnership of South Bend, Indiana, for a term of two (2) years, with a one (1) year
extension at the City's option, with an annual rental not to exceed Twenty -four
Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) the first year, Twenty -five Thousand Two Hundred
Dollars ($25,200.00) the second year, and Twenty -six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
($26,400.00) the third year, if the option for the third year is exercised by the
City.
6) That on the 16th day of November, 1992, the Board of Public Works received a
certificate signed by the St. Joseph County Auditor certifying that the verifier and
signatories of the Petition are taxpayers on property located within the corporate
limits of the City of South Bend.
7) That on the 16th day of November, 1992, preliminary plans, specifications,
and cost estimates for the renovation of the premises were filed with the Board of
Public Works.
8) That on the 16 day of November, 1992, a proposed lease agreement for the
premises was filed with the Board of Public Works, a true and complete copy of which
proposed lease is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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9) That having heard all speakers at the presentation and hearing on this
Resolution on the 23rd day of November, 1992, and having taken into consideration
facts adduced at this hearing and in documents and presentations, as well as all
personal investigations, discussions and consideration by individual Council
members, the Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby finds pursuant to I.C.
36- 1 -10 -7 (2), that the lease of office space for the St. Joseph County /South Bend
Building Department, as petitioned by more than fifty (50) taxpayers of the City of
South Bend, is needed.
10) This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Robert Nagle, Asst.
Zoning Administrator, made the presentation. He indicated since the consolidation
with the County Building Department it has been necessary for employees to share
desks, phones, offices, and to store records in the public hallway. In order for
this department to operate efficiently it will be necessary for us to have an
adequate amount of space. We believe this location will offer sufficient space and
the rent is reasonable for the amount of space. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council Member Duda was out of the
room.)
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 101 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 804 N. LAFAYETTE (MADISON
SCHOOL) 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 Kelly. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 102 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO
BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF W.
VAN BUREN ST. FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. COTTAGE GROVE
AVE. TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST INTERSECTING
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF N. COTTAGE GROVE AVE. FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 128 FEET AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. THE
PART SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS #87 AND #88 IN THE CUSHING AND LINDSEY
SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this
bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee and set it for public hearing on December
14, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 103 -92 A BILL TRANSFERRING $23,000 WITHIN ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE U.D.A.G.
FUND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer this bill
to the Human Resources Committee and set it for public hearing on December 14,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 104 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 13 -57.05 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO VIOLATE SECTION
13 -57 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION DURING A
CALENDAR YEAR.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this
bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for public hearing on December
14, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 105 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 14 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
BY THE ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 2 -170.2 ENTITLED "POTAWATOMI ZOO
NON - REVERTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ", NEW SECTION 2 -170.3
ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES NON - REVERTING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND ", AND NEW SECTION 2 -170.4 ENTITLED "PARK AND
PICNIC FACILITIES NON- REVERTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ".
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this
bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for public hearing on December
14, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 106 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING SECTION 1 -4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND ADDRESSING SIX COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this
bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for public hearing on December
14, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill Nos. 80 and 89 -92 for public
hearing on December 14, and refer them to the Zoning and Vacation Committee.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Jim Cierznieak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke against the College Football Hall of Fame.
There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new,
Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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President
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