HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-87 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
MAY 11. 1987
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, May 11, 1987, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Braboy, Puzzello, Beck,
Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, Voorde
and Taylor
Absent: None
REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the April 27 meeting of the Council
and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
/s/ Al Paszek
/s/ James V. Barcome
Council Member Puzzello made a motion that the minutes of the April 27, meeting of
the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Beck. The
motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1496 -87
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ALL TEACHERS OF THE SOUTH
BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR THE VITAL ROLE
THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DESIGNATING MAY 11TH
THROUGH MAY 15TH AS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK.
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that "Teacher Appreciation
Day" was observed on Friday, May 8, 1987, by the South Bend Community School
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council enthusiastically joins the School Corporation in the
local theme that "Teachers are Number 1;" and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the vital and essential role of the classroom
teacher and wishes to publicly designate May 11th through May 15th as "Teacher
Appreciation Week" in south Bend, Indiana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
the Common Council publicly commends and recognizes the vital and essential role
that the teachers of the South Bend Community School Corporation play in educating
the youth of our community.
SECTION II. In recognition thereof, the Common Council of the City of South
Bend hereby designates May 11th through May 15th as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in
South Bend, Indiana and proudly proclaims that "South Bend Teachers are Number 1."
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/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Eugenia Braboy
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Ann B. Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Robert G. Taylor
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
/s/ James V. Barcome
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Al Paszek
Member of the Common Council
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read
the resolution. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine ayes. Council Member Beck presented the resolution at Anna Pappas,
President of the NEA.
RESOLUTION NO. 1497 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING MAY 10TH THROUGH MAY 16TH AS
"MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK" IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that thousands of county, city town,
township, village and borough clerks throughout the United States and Canada will be
observing "Municipal Clerk's Week" the week of May 10 through May 16, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Council notes that this annual celebration is being sponsored by
the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (I.I.M.C.) and has been observed for
the past seventeen (17) years; and
WHEREAS, this year's focal point is to emphasize the importance of the office of
the municipal clerk in local governmental operations; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to specifically acknowledge the critical
role which the office of the City Clerk plays in carrying out effective and
efficient services to the general public, the City Administration, and the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recognizes the essential duties which
municipal clerks carry out throughout our nation is fostering responsive local
government.
SECTION II. The Council commends all municipal clerks and, in particular, Irene
Gammon and her staff and, in recognition thereof, declares May 10th through May 16th
as "Municipal Clerk's Week" in South Bend, Indiana.
SECTION III. The Common Council is proud to be a part of the international
celebration sponsored by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and
commends this organization's educational, research, and informational services
rendered to its 8,000 members.
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/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Eugenia Braboy
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Ann B. Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Robert G. Taylor
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
/s/ James V. Barcome
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Al Paszek
Member of the Common Council
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde
read the resolution. He indicated that City Clerk, Irene Gammon, would be president
of the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Clerk- Treasurers for 1987 -88. He
presented the resolution to her. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes. City Clerk, Irene Gammon, thanked the Council for the
resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 1498 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING REVEREND THEODORE M.
HESBURGH, C.S.C. AND REVEREND EDMUND P. JOYCE, C.S.C.
FOR THEIR THIRTY -FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AND TO OUR COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana notes with pride
the thirty -five (35) years of service and dedication given to the University of
Notre Dame by Father Hesburgh and Father Joyce; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that because of their leadership, the
surrounding community has been touched and enhanced immeasurably; and
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WHEREAS, the paths to educational excellence and high moral values at
institutions of higher learning is best typified by the University of Notre Dame;
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that "Father Ted" and "Father Ned" are
living examples of individuals dedicating their lives to the "growing consciousness
of human dignity, human rights and human development;"
WHEREAS, through and by the examples of these two (2) most dedicated priests of
the congregation of Holy Cross, we urge all of our citizens to rededicate their
lives to "thrust for justice" and to work toward "peace on earth" on "Spaceship
Earth."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks REVEREND THEODORE M.
HESBURGH, C.S.C., President of of the University of Notre Dame, and REVEREND EDMUND
P. JOYCE, C.S.C., Executive Vice - President, for their thirty -five (35) years of
service and dedication to the University and to the surrounding community.
SECTION II. The Common Council wishes "Father Ted" and "Father Ned" futures
filled with challenges, satisfaction and continued achievements as they embark upon
new endeavors.
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/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Eugenia Braboy
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Ann B. Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Robert G. Taylor
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
/s/ James V. Barcome
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Al Paszek
Member of the Common Council
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Serge read
the resolution. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
Council Member Voorde asked for suspension of rules to have public hearing on the
next resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the rules and have
public hearing on the next resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The
motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1499 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COUNCIL TO
ADOPT THE NECESSARY ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING A "COUNTY
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE SURTAX AND A "COUNTY WHEEL TAX"
BEFORE JULY 1, 1987
WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that the Arterial Road and Street
Improvement Group was formed in 1983 and has directed its efforts along nine (9)
basic guidelines and objectives, to -wit:
1. Priority improvements are primarily to be confined to the arterial road and
street network;
2. Projects for increasing vehicular capacity, safety and enhancing land
accessibility for economic development are of primary concern;
3. Planning is to concentrate on serving the major commercial, business,
service, industrial and residential growth areas;
4. MACOG's 2005 Transportation Plan will serve as the general guideline for
establishing project needs;
5. The unfinished 1981 -1991 C -EDPP projects are to be considered as priority
needs;
6. Planning is to be directed towards a five (5) year extension of the C -EDPP
long range plan through 1996;
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7. Examine the costs for arterial road and street needs versus the available
revenues and identify and shortage in funds;
8. Investigate possible revenues for increasing funds for arterial
improvements;
9. Suggest possible means for securing additional funds for arterial
improvements.
WHEREAS, the Common Council notes that the majority of the elected officials in
St. Joseph County, and the City of Mishawaka and the City of South Bend have heard
the presentation from the Arterial Road and Street Improvement Group; and
WHEREAS, for the continued commercial, business, service, industrial and
residential growth throughout the St. Joseph County urban area, an efficient roadway
network is key to meeting highway and safety needs; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that the city of South Bend, as well as
other governmental units, should maximize, to its highest potential, the current
funds for arterial road and street construction available from federal, state and
local sources; and
WHEREAS, however, the Council acknowledges that a new funding source is
necessary to meet the roadway construction costs and on going maintenance costs
which are challenging our community as it continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that the most reasonable and cost - efficient method
which would result in benefiting the road and street projects of St. Joseph County,
the City of Mishawaka, and the City of South Bend would be by establishing a "County
Motor Vehicle Excise Surtax" and a "County Wheel Tax."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana urges the St.
Joseph County Council to pass the necessary ordinances to adopt a "County Motor
Vehicle Surtax" and a County Wheel Tax" before July 1, 1987.
SECTION II. The Council has studied the comprehensive report of the Arterial
Road and Street Improvement Group and believes that utilizing the local option
highway user tax method would result in the greatest amount of benefits in
attempting to address the road and street improvements needed throughout our
communities.
SECTION III. The Council acknowledges that the surtax can be set between two
percent (25) and ten percent (10 %) of the excise tax paid annually with a seven
dollar and fifty cent ($7.50) minimum; and that the wheel tax can be set between
five dollars ($5.00) and forty dollars ($40.00) per non - excise vehicle with both
taxes being paid annually at the time of registration.
SECTION IV. The Common Council pledges to support the St. Joseph County Council
in this important endeavor to address the critical road, street and bridge
improvements needed throughout our community as we all continue to move ahead and
enhance the economic, commercial, business, service, industrial and residential
growth potentials.
SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Eugenia Braboy
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Ann B. Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Robert G. Taylor
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
/s/ James V. Barcome
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Al Paszek
Member of the Common Council
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde
read the resolution. He indicated this would lend support to the County Council to
adopt this tax. He indicated that if this area is going to realize its economic
potential we need to adopt this tax. Mayor Roger Parent, indicated he supported
this resolution. He indicated the County wanted to know how the City felt about
this before they had a special meeting. He indicated that again the South Bend
Common Council is being asked to take the leadership on a tough issue, leadership
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others fail to take. He indicated that the City of South Bend's fiscal position is
in better condition that it has been for the last ten years, therefore, the
residents should not perceive our support of the resolution as begging for money.
He indicated it was important this resolution be adopted because there are other
units of government that need the money. Council Member Taylor made a motion to
adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Barcome. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on
Bill Nos. 17, 21, 24 and 25 -87 and recommended them to the Council favorably.
Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance and Public Safety
Committees had met in a joint session on Bill Nos. 29 and 30 -87 and recommended them
to the Council favorably.
Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on
Resolution Nos. 87 -38, 42, 44, and 45, and recommended them to the Council
favorably.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Voorde. 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 May 11, at 7:38 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman
Puzzello presiding.
BILL NO. 17 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4100
BLOCK SOUTH MAIN 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 Voorde made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Mike Danch, a representative of Area
Plan, gave the staff report, which was favorable. Betty Mangus, 1414 Huffman Drive,
indicated the Republican Party planned to build a new headquarters. She indicated
this property was previously rezoned, but because of lack of funds they were unable
to start the project. She indicated they now have the funds and were requesting the
rezoning. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 21 -87 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND REGARDING EXCEPTIONS IN "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
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 Voorde made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Mike Danch, a representative of
Area Plan gave the staff report, which was favorable. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director
of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that currently
there are many older commercial buildings that have a business on the first floor
and apartments above. She indicated that many of the buildings are grandfather in,
however, if these apartments are not occupied for more than one year the residential
use is no longer permitted as there is no current category that allows for a
commercial /residential use in a single building. She indicated this bill would
allow residential use in a building zoned "C" if it met all of the requirements and
the exception was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Council Member Serge
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council
_ Member Braboy. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 24 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL OF HIGH
STREET LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF HAWBAKER STREET, ALSO,
ALL OF BOWEN STREET LYING WEST OF A POINT 480 FEET WEST OF THE
WEST LINE OF MIAMI STREET.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Richard Morgan, Attorney for
the petitioners, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were
requesting this vacation in order to build a shopping center complex. Council
Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 25 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF MISHAWAKA AVENUE, RUNNING EAST FROM 20TH
STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 127.5 FEET IN SHANK'S 1ST
ADDITION TO 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 Attorney, Kathleen
Cekanski - Farrand indicated the bill should be amended in Section IV, as follows:
Said vacation shall be subject to the conditions of the Board of Public Works
established at its April 14, 1987 meeting, namely: (1) An easement for ingress and
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egress; and (2) the dedication of a strip of real estate 6' x 20' off of Lot
Numbered 4 to permit truck traffic to make turns in the radius area. Kenneth
Fedder, attorney for the petitioners, made the presentation for the bill. He
indicated the petitioners planned to enlarge medical facilities at 2002 Mishawaka
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motion carried.
BILL NO. 29-87 A BILL
LIOF THE
T COMMON COUNCIL CILOF MAT FUND, 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. Chief Luther Taylor made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this fund was being established in order to
receive monies generated by the response to hazardous materials incidents and that
such monies be used to defray expenses related to Haz -Mat activities. Council
Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded
by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 30'87 APPROPRIATING
FROM THE EMERGENCY
EXPENSES.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Chief Luther Taylor made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to remodel
the kitchen at Station #7, and the lease purchase payment on Quint #10. Council
Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably,
seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 31 -87 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE,
ENTITLED "BUILDINGS ".
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Patricia DeClercq, Director of
Code Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill will
update the Code to conform with the most current state and national codes with
references to buildings. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come
Member Taylor made a motion to rise and
Member Zakrzewski The motion carried.
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Council Member Voorde made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 7:55 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:07 p.m.
Council President Serge presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7744 -87 LOCATEDNATC4100EBLOCK SOUTH MAIN STREETN PROPERTY
THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7745 -87 AN
CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICI
EXCEPT ONSP CODE
IN
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Beck.
The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Braboy. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7746 -87 PROPERTY: VACATE THE
STREETLLYINGGSOUTHROFETHE SOUTH
LINE OF HAWBAKER STREET, ALSO, ALL OF BOWEN STREET
LYING WEST OF A POINT 480 FEET WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF
MIAMI STREET.
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This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor 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. 7747 -87 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF MISHAWAKA
AVENUE, RUNNING EAST FROM 20TH STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 127.5 FEET IN SHANK'S 1ST ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Beck.
The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7748 -87 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH BEND HAZ -MAT FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7749 -87
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $79,650.00 FROM THE
DEDICATED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FUND TO DEFRAY EMS
RELATED EXPENSES.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7750 -87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "BUILDINGS ".
This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1500 -87 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 329 - 331 -333 SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as
329 - 331 -333 South Michigan Street and more particularly described by a line drawn as
follows:
PARCEL I. Part of lot Numbered Two Hundred Ninety -nine (299) as shown on the
original Plat of the Town now City of South Bend, Indiana, which is bounded by a
line running as follows, viz: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said lot
Numbered 299, running thence West along the Southerly boundary of said Lot
Numbered 299 a distance of 10 rods to the West line of said Lot Numbered 299;
thence North along the Westerly boundary of said Lot Numbered 299 a distance of
49 1/2 feet; thence Easterly on a line parallel with the southerly boundary line
of said Lot Numbered 299 a distance of 10 rods to the Easterly boundary line for
said Lot Numbered 299; thence South along the Easterly boundary line of said lot
a distance of 49 1/2 feet to the place of beginning.
AND
PARCEL II. Lot Numbered Three Hundred (300) as shown on the Original Plat of
the Town, now City of South Bend, Indiana.
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:
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SECTION I. That 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 five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Charles Beyer,
representative of Business Communication Systems, indicated they were expanding
their business and relocating to the downtown area. He indicated they were
anticipating a 10 to 20% increase in employment. Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson,
spoke against this abatement. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1501 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 3601 LATHROP, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT.
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 3601 Lathrop, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
PARCEL I
A part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (28), Township
Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (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 Twenty -eight (28) said point
being at the intersection of centerlines Bendix Drive and Lathrop Street, thence
North 90000'00" west (Bearing Assumed) along the South line of the southeast
Quarter (1/4) of said Section Twenty -eight (28 being along the centerline of
Lathrop) One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty -three and Seventy -five Hundredths
(1423.75) feet; thence North 0005156" East forth (40) feet to the place of
beginning of this description; thence North 9000100" West Four Hundred
Fifty -four and Ninety -three Hundredths (454.93) feet; thence North 00005156"
East, Eight Hundred Three and Seventy Hundredths (803.76) feet; thence North
45040130" East, Two Hundred forty -three and Forty Hundredths (243.40) feet;
thence North 44029149" East, one Hundred Ninety -one and Twelve Hundredths
(191.12) feet to the South line of Forty (40) foot easement granted to C.S.C.
and South Bend Railroad; thence South 45002133" East along the said southerly
easement Two Hundred Two and Thirty -six Hundredths (202.36) feet; thence South
00016123" East, Six Hundred Six and Ninety -eight Hundredths (606.98) feet;
thence South 00005156" West Three Hundred Sixty and Twenty Hundredths (360.20)
feet to the point of beginning.
PARCEL II
A part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty (28), Township
Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (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 twenty -eight (28) said point
being at the intersection of centerlines of Bendix Drive and Lathrop Street,
thence North 90000'00" West (Bearing Assumed) along the South line of the
Southeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section Twenty -eight (28 Being along the
centerline of Lathrop) One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty -three and Seventy -five
Hundredths (1423.75) feet; thence North 0005156" East, Four Hundred and Twenty
Hundredths (400.20•) feet; thence North 00016123" West, Six Hundred Six and
Ninety -eight Hundredths (606.98) feet to the point of beginning; hence North
45002133" West along the southerly easement granted to C.S.S. and South Bend
Railroad, Two Hundred Two and Thirty -six Hundredths (202.36) feet; thence North
44029149" East, Forty (40) feet; thence South 44002133" East along the North
easement One Hundred sixty -two and Thirty -five Hundredths (162.35) feet; thence
south 00016123" West, Fifty -six and Eighty Hundredths (56.80) feet to the
place of beginning.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission 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 has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
and
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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. That 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 purposes of
(real or personal) property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
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/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Knepp, attorney,
indicated North American Signs, Inc., planned to relocate their facility to 3601
Lathrop Street. He indicated the new facility will cost approximately $690,000, and
they will hire thirty new employees. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to
adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 150x -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL /JUNK
DEALERS /TRANSFER STATION LICENSES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
1987
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the
contributions that operations such as junk /scrap and recycling dealers make to the
community; and the Council further realizes that such operations must be reasonably
regulated in order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic nuisances which may be
created by the operations of scrap /junk /and recycling dealers within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has enacted reasonable
rules and regulations with regard to the issuance of licenses and the operations of
the scrap /junk /and recycling dealers;
WHEREAS, in accordance with these rules and regulations, inspections of the
below listed scrap /junk /and recycling operations have been completed by the
Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, and it has
been found that such premises are fit and proper for the maintenance and operation
of such businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on
April 28, 1987, recommended the issuance of licenses for the below
listed applicants in the City of South Bend by appropriate action of the Common
Council.
WHEREAS, the below - listed properties have been licensed by the City of South
Bend as scrap yards for the past several years, both prior to and since 1980; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 1980, the Council passed Resolution No. 819 -80
placing the following conditions upon the use of the Prairie Street property:
(a) That no shredders shall be allowed to operate at
this location.
(b) That no sheerer in excess of 1,100 tons shall be
allowed to operate at this location.
(c) That permanent underground containers of suitable
material be housed on this location for all oils,
solvents, and other fluids drained at this facility.
WHEREAS, a portion of the property located at 1305 Prairie Avenue is within One
Thousand (1,000) feet of certain Zoning Use Districts and the use of that portion of
the property as a scrap yard is subject to a waiver by the Council pursuant to
Section 4- 51(d)(2) of the South Bend Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 1984, at the request of the Licensee of the Prairie
Street property, this Council passed Resolution No. 1136 -84 waiving the One Thousand
(1,000) foot restriction on said property in order to allow the operation of a scrap
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yard within One Thousand (1,000) feet of, but not closer than Five Hundred (500)
feet of, the Zoning Use Districts listed in Section 4- 51(d)(2) of the South Bend
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Scrap and Processing Division desires to continue to
operate the Prairie Avenue scrap yard within One Thousand (1,000) feet of, but not
closer than Five Hundred (500) feet of, said Zoning Use Districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the license applications for the following be approved based
upon the satisfactory review of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement
and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, inspections having been made in April,
1987, and subsequent favorable recommendation by the Board of Public Works:
South Bend Scrap and Processing Div. 3113 S. Gertrude
of Sturgis Iron & Metal Co., Inc.
South Bend Scrap and Processing Div. 1305 Prairie Ave.
of Sturgis Iron & Metal Co., Inc.
SECTION II. That the operation of the scrap yard at the Prairie Street
property shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) That no shredders shall be allowed to operate at
this location.
(b) That no sheerer in excess of 1,100 tons shall be
allowed to operate at this location.
(c) That permanent underground containers of suitable
material be housed on this location for all oils,
solvents, and other fluids drained at this facility.
SECTION III. That the One Thousand (1,000) foot distance restriction set forth
in Section 4- 51(d)(2) of the South Bend Municipal Code is hereby waived as to the
property located at 1305 Prairie Avenue in order to permit the operation of a scrap
yard within One Thousand (1,000) feet of, but no closer than Five Hundred (500) feet
of, the Zoning Use Districts set forth in Section 4- 51(d)(2) of the South Bend
Municipal Code.
SECTION IV. No licenses shall be issued by the City Controller for the above
properties until after the sale of the properties by Metal Resources Corporation to
Sturgis Iron and Metal Co., Inc., which is to occur on or about May 15, 1987.
SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/S/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde
made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Patricia DeClercq, Director of Code
Enforcement, indicated all inspections had been made of this property and the Board
of Works was recommending the approval of licenses for 1987. Bruce Bancroft,
attorney, for South Bend Scrap and Processing Div., of Sturgis Iron & Metal Company,
indicated they were purchasing these properties from Metal Resources Corporation.
He indicated they would operate the properties in accordance with the Municipal Code
requirements. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
seven ayes and two nays, (Council Members Barcome and Paszek).
RESOLUTION NO. 1503 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ST. LOUIS AND WAYNE
STREETS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as the Southeast Corner of St. Louis and Wayne Streets, South Bend, Indiana,
and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A parcel of land being a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, Township
37 north, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County,
Indiana and being more particularly described as follows:
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Lots 264 through 268, Lots 273 and 274, and west 55 feet of Lots 270 through
272, and the south 40 feet of Lot 272, of Cottrell's First Addition to Lowell's,
City of South Bend.
Along and together with parts of Lots 269 and 275 as shown on said play
described as beginning at the Northwest corner of said lot 269; thence North
89- 42' -28" East, along the North line of said Lots 269 and 275 and their
Easterly projection a distance of 410.40 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 340
in said recorded plat; thence South 89- 41' -01" West, along the westerly
projection of the South line of said Lot 340, a distance of 32.85 feet; thence
South 85- 28' -03" West, a distance of 212.60 feet; thence South 79- 35'35" West, a
distance of 167.67 feet to a point on the West line of said Lot 269; thence
North 0- 15145" West along said West line to the place of beginning.
Along and together with the first east /west alley south of Wayne Street running
between St. Louis Blvd. and St. Peter Street, and the first north /south alley
east of St. Louis Blvd. running between Wayne and the first east /west alley
south of Wayne Street.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission 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 has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
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. That 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 purposes of
real property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. The abatement deduction shall be for three (3) years. This
determination is made under the authority of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION V. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, indicated this project consists of a two story professional office
building, together with sufficient on -site parking. He indicated it was estimated
the project will cost $2,500,000 and when complete 150 new full -time jobs will be
created. Council Member Barcome 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. 1504 -87 A RESOLUTION CLOSING VARIOUS LOCAL ROADS AND STREET
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend through the Department of Engineering has
completed several projects in the Local Roads and Street fund. It has been
determined that monies previously appropriated for these projects were higher than
necessary. Deductions in appropriations must be made to close out the completed
projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA:
SECTION I. Appropriations for the following projects are hereby decreased with
the purpose of closing out said projects
Project No. Project Title Amount
REGULAR MEETING MAY 11,1987
305
Traffic
Signal
Imp. on Ireland Road
$ 7,128.50
8604
Sample
Street
Improvements
53,158.74
Total Reduction $60,287.34
SECTION II. 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/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Leszczynski,
Director of Public Works, indicated resolution closes out these projects and frees
up the remaining funds for use on other projects. Council Member Barcome made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Voorde made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1505 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR
THE STATE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUND (SIBLEY
MACHINE AND FOUNDRY CORPORATION)
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend id dedicated to pursuing economic development
through promoting growth of businesses which stimulate the local economy and thereby
benefit the people of South Bend as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Sibley Machine and Foundry Corporation project will benefit the
local economy, specifically by increasing foundry employment by 75 jobs in South
Bend, and, in time, add an additional 15 -40 local machining jobs; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of General Casting Corporation assets in Waukesha,
Wisconsin by Sibley would serve to introduce approximately $6.5 million of sales
volume to the South Bend operations, utilize the drastically underutilized capacity
of both the machining and and casting operations, and stabilize the future
employment potential for the existing work force of 195; and
WHEREAS, the receipt of a State Investment Incentive Grant will enable the City
of South Bend to finance a portion of the acquisition costs of manufacturing
equipment necessary to allow Sibley Machine and Foundry Corporation to increase
their sales and thus enhance the long term viability of the entire Sibley operation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA:
SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South
Bend to submit a State Investment Incentive Grant application to the Indiana
Department of Commerce for the Sibley Machine & Foundry Corporation project.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
passage by the Common Council of the city of South Bend, Indiana, and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1506 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR
THE STATE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUND (PRECISION
TOOL & DIE AND DESIGN, INC.)
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend id dedicated to pursuing economic development
through promoting growth of businesses which stimulate the local economy and thereby
benefit the people of South Bend as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Precision Tool & Die and Design, Inc. project will benefit the
local economy, specifically by increasing foundry employment in South Bend by
addition 80 local machining jobs; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of Assets of Advance Engineering by Precision Tool &
Die and Design, Inc. would serve to introduce approximately $3 million of sales
volume to the South Bend operation, utilize current vacant industrial space in South
Bend's Urban Enterprise Zone, and increase the potential for attraction of new
customers for products manufactured in South Bend; and
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WHEREAS, the receipt of a State Investment Incentive Grant will enable the City
of South Bend to finance a portion of the acquisition costs of manufacturing
equipment necessary to allow Precision Tool & Die and Design, Inc. to begin their
operation in South Bend; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA:
SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South
Bend to submit a State Investment Incentive Grant application to the Indiana
Department of Commerce for Precision Tool & Die and Design Inc. project.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
passage by the Common Council of the city of South Bend, Indiana, and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of
Redevelopment, indicated Sibley's is an existing business and without assistance
from the City the long term viability of the entire operation will be in jeopardy.
He indicated that Sibley's has recently acquired certain operating assets of General
Castings in Waukesha and they are currently in the process of phasing out the
operation in Waukesha and moving the production to South Bend. He indicated that
Sibley's internal funds are not sufficient to finance all of the acquisition cots.
He indicated they have obtain a line of credit from a local bank and received
approval for funds from the South Bend Industrial Revolving Fund, however,
additional funds are still required and they will come from a combination of grants
for training, state loans and additional borrowing. He indicated that Precision
Tool is a minority owned business which will acquire the assets and customer base of
Advance Engineering, in Niles. He indicated they planned to relocate the facility
to South Bend. He indicated the City has already received tentative approval for a
grant in the amount of $100,000, however, the formal application and the
accompanying resolution is necessary before the final agreements can be put in
place. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt Resolution no. 1505 -87,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
1506 -87, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
Council Member Barcome made a motion to have the next meeting May 26, seconded by
Council Member Paszek. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 32 -87 A BILL AMENDING SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE
6.5, ENTITLED HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer the
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 33 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COLUMBIA AND SOUTH STREETS IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to refer the bill to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 34 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF SUNNYSIDE, RUNNING FROM WAYNE STREET
SOUTH TO THE INTERSECTING EAST -WEST ALLEY, FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE
OF 112 FEET, MORE OR LESS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 35 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF HURON STREET RUNNING EAST FROM
KOSCIUSZKO STREET TO THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH INTERSECTING ALLEY FOR
A DISTANCE OF 128.6 FEET BETWEEN LOTS 22 AND 23 OF J M STUDEBAKER
SUB OF LOT 1 - HARPER & RUCKMANS SURVEY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 36 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $46,603.58 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 816 BOWMAN CREEK WITHIN
THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
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TI G MAY 11,1987
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this
bill for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 37 -87 AND BILL
STREETAPPROPRIATING
PROJECT ADDITIONAL
R &S 8704 $3CONSTRUCTION FROM
OFTHE ROAD
VIRIDIAN
DRIVE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 38-87 AND BILL
STREETAPPROPRIATING
PROJECT ADDITIONAL
R &S 8705$LOGANOST. WIDENING LOCAL
FROMROAD
KINLEY TO JEFFERSON.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 39-87 BILL DDITIONAL ROAD, WIDENING FROM
AD
FROM
CRESTWOOD TO HICKORY ROAD.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this
bill for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 40 -87 TO PROJECT RR&SI8703G O LOCAL
PAVEMENTIMPROVEMENTWITHIA STREET D
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD
AND STREET FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 41 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $525,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND
TO PROJECT R &S 8702 PAVING MATERIALS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 42 -87 THE LOCAL
ROAD AND
AT THE
FUND
THE
INTERSECTION OF BENDIX DRIVE AND SUGAR MAPLE LANE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 43 -87 IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATING
ACCOUNTONO. 429.0 ANDMACCOUNTCIVIC AUDITORIUM
NO. 416.0
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance
Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 44 -87 ACCCOUNTANOR0293. 000.16. 044290 00F SAID TACCOUNT NBEING E D TO
ENTITLED
"OTHER EQUIPMENT."
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance
Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 45 -87 PURPOSE AOFRASSISTING IN� THE � M F
CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION
OF A DOWNTOWN OFFICE FACILITY.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Personnel &
Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 46 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO ACCOUNT NO.
4255.0 OTHER MATERIALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 AND ACCOUNT
NO. 4399.0 OTHER CONTRACTUALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 26, and refer it to the Public Works
Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING_ MAY 11,1987
BILL NO. 47 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
SOUTHEAST SIDE OF SOUTH BEND AVENUE (INDIANA ROUTE 23), BEGINNING
APPROXIMATELY 235 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
EDISON ROAD AND SOUTH BEND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to refer the bill to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1493 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL APPROVAL BE SOUGHT ON
ALL MATTERS INVOLVING PRIVATIZATION (POCKET VETOED BY
THE MAYOR.)
Council Member Voorde made a motion to override the pocket veto, seconded by Council
Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay
(Council Member Beck.)
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Wayne Wirts, 1889 Riverside Dr., spoke regarding the primarily election, and the
proposed satellite ordinance.
Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke regarding removing Mayor Roger Parent from
office.
Craig Hartzer, Deputy Mayor, indicated that removing the Mayor from office was
ludicrous.
Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson, spoke regarding the stadium.
Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, President of Fair Tax, asked if the Council had received
a progress report from the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Barcome.
The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
'City Clerk
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