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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-87 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 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, October 12, , at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Beck, Braboy, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, Voorde and Serge 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 September 28 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Al Paszek /s/ Joseph T. Serge Council Member Taylor made a motion that the minutes of the September 28, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council Member Beck made a motion to reappoint Reedie White Cogdell to the Older Adults Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to reappoint Chuck Rhoades to the Older Adults Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on Resolution No. 1539 -87, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1539 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 -16, 1987, AS "ENERGY AWARENESS WEEK" IN SOUTH BEND. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes that the conservation of energy is a key to easing energy shortages and escalating energy costs; and WHEREAS, limited energy resources must be used wisely and efficiently, with regard for ecological as well as economic considerations; and WHEREAS, renewable sources of energy must be developed and promoted in order to assure an ample and affordable base of energy for the future; and WHEREAS, on -going public education programs and conservation efforts are vital to efficient energy use; and WHEREAS, Governor Robert D. Orr of the State of Indiana has designated October 1987, as Energy Month in 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 hereby publicly proclaims the week of October 12 -16, 1987 as "Energy Awareness Week" in south Bend. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Brabov 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 FIM /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 Puzzello read the resolution. 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. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 80 -87 and recommended it to the Council favorably. He indicated the petitioner had requested that Bill No. 75 -87 be continued indefinitely Council Member Braboy indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on Resolution Nos. 87 -80, 82, and 83, and recommended them favorable. Council Member Puzzello indicated the Committee of the Whole had met on Bill No. 96 -87 and recommended it to the Council favorably. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor 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 October 12, at 7:33 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 69 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 744 S. MICHIGAN STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Serge made a motion to table this bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 75 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1314 -22 W. WASHINGTON IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Barcome made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 80 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 N. NILES 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 Taylor made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Gary Stair, assistant director of Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was favorable. T. Brooks Brademas, the petitioner, indicated he planned to build an 80 unit hotel on the site of the former Morse Electric property. He indicated this will be a long -term stay hotel facility and will be creating a number of new jobs. He indicated the project will be a mixed use with retail use of the hotel dominating and estimated 10 percent of the total space devoted to office uses. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -87 A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Ford, attorney for the petitioner, indicated that the petitioner owned 90% of this land. He indicated the total property being annexed was 90 acres. Norman Primas, 1833 Campeau, spoke against this annexation, since it does not comply with census lines for redistricting. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 99 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that currently the definition of retail seems to be open to interpretation, with some peogLe usiM a 'aid definition to include services such as banking and insurance. He indicated , I'M this is not what the Standard Industrial Classification Manual would define as retail. He indicated this bill adds a definition of retail to include uses within Division G, Major Groups 52 through 59 of the SIC Manual. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Serge made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. ATTEST: 4" ATTEST: City Clerk Cnairman REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:33 p.m. Council President Serge presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7806 -87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 N. NILES IN 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 Barcome. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7807 -87 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor 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. 7808 -87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1540 -87 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is concerned and interested in providing assistance to its homeless residents and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America passed the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, which through its Department of Housing and Urban Development has made funds available to cities to provide assistance to its homeless residents and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has been notified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that $46,000 is available to fund emergency shelters if the appropriate plans and applications are filed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION I. The Mayor of South Bend is hereby authorized through the Bureau of Housing, Department of Economic Development to submit an application in the amount of $46,000 to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Emergency Shelter Grant program. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council 1. 159 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director of the Bureau of Housing, she indicated as a provision of the Community Development Block Grant entitlement cities have been allocated funds for use in programs which provide assistance to the homeless. She indicated the City has been notified that $46,000 is available for use in the South Bend area. She indicated that in order to receive the funds the City had to file a Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan, which has been filed. She indicated in addition, an application for the use of the $46,000 must be filed by October 15. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. 87 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 635 S. LAFAYETTE BLVD. AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill to October 26, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1541 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 228 -230 S. MICHIGAN 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 902 -910 East Ireland Road and Bowen Drive and High Streets, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A part of Lots Numbered 53 and 54 as shown on the original Plat of the town, now City of South Bend, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: beginning at a point 55 feet North of the Southwest corner of said Lot No. 53; thence running North 44 feet; thence East 90 feet; thence South 44 feet; thence West 90 feet to the place of beginning. Together with the right to use in common with the owner adjoining on the East and West, a private alley 9 feet wide adjoining the above described property on the East, extending from Wayne Street North to the center line of said lot No. 54. Together with all Party walls and stairways appurtenant thereto. be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provision of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76; 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 the Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, 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. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds that the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose employment will be retained and the estimate of value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation and any other benefits about which the body designating the economic revitalization area requires information are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation. SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: (A) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation does not occur, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be ; (B) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation does occur and no deduction is granted, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be (C) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation occurs, the deduction is granted, and a deduction percentage of fifty percent (500) is assumed, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be SECTION III. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the statement of benefits set forth as sections 1 through 3 of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the statement of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code. SECTION IV. 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 V. That 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. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of years. SECTION VII. 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 indicated he planned to restore the exterior of the appearance to improve the appearance and structural encourage downtown customer interest and rental int, made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by motion carried. time. Simon Brazy, 1136 Helman, building to its original condition of the building and crest. Council Member Zakrzewski Council Member Voorde. The RESOLUTION NO. 1542 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 902 -910 EAST IRELAND ROAD AND BOWEN DRIVE AND HIGH 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 902 -910 East Ireland Road and Bowen Drive and High Streets, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 836.3 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Southeast quarter; thence South 230.45 feet parallel with the East line of the Southeast Quarter (East line of Section ); thence West 100 feet parallel with the said North line of the said Southeast Quarter; thence North 230.45 feet parallel with the East line of the said Southeast Quarter to the North line of the said Southeast Quarter; thence East 100 feet along the said North line to the place of beginning. PARCEL II: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, beginning at a point 690.3 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence South 230.45 feet; thence West 146 feet to true point of beginning of the land herein described; thence North 65 feet; thence East 57.67 feet; thence South 7 feet; thence East 7.33 feet; thence South 58 feet; thence West 65 feet to beginning. PARCEL III: Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, situate in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a masonry nail in the pavement on the North line of the South Quarter of said Section 25, said point being 936.3 feet West of an iron pin monumenting the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25; thence Westwardly along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25 a distance of 18 feet to a point; thence Southwardly with a deflection angle of 88 degrees 38 minutes 50 seconds to the left, and parallel with the East line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 556.45 feet to an iron stake; thence Eastwardly parallel with the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 114 feet to an iron stake; thence Northwardly parallel with the East line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 326 feet to a point; thence Westwardly parallel with the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 96 feet to a point; thence Northwardly parallel with the East line of the southeast Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 230.45 feet to the place of beginning of this description. Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 690.3 feet West of the Northeast Corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence South 230.45 feet parallel with the East line of the said Southeast Quarter (East line of the said Southeast Quarter (East line of Section )I thence West 81 feet parallel with the said North line of the said Southeast Quarter; thence North 65 feet parallel with the East line of the said Southeast Quarter; thence North 175.45 feet parallel with the East line of the said Southeast Quarter; thence East 146 feet to the place of beginning EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land described as beginning at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 25; thence West 836.3 feet along the North line of said Southeast Quarter Section; thence South 165.45 feet to the point of beginning of the land herein described; thence continuing South a distance of 10 feet; thence East 65 feet; thence North 3 feet; thence West 7.22 feet; thence North 7 feet; thence West 57.67 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to: the lien of current real estate taxes not delinquent, all covenants, encumbrances, easements and restrictions of record and all tenants- rights. A parcel of land being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Southeast Quarter that is 350.00 feet South 0- 00100" East of the Northeast corner thereof; thence South 0- 00'00" East, along said East line, a distance of 206.45 feet; thence South 88- 38150" West, parallel with the North line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 420.00 feet; thence South 0- 00100" East, parallel with said East line, a distance of 173.27 feet to the Northerly right -of -way line of Bowen Street, a 60 foot right -of -way; thence Westerly along said Northerly right -of -way line, a distance of 48 feet more or less to its intersection with the Northerly projection of the West line of a parcel of land conveyed to St. Joseph Bank and Trust company by warranty deed recorded in Deed Record 805, page 394 et seq. in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence Southerly, along said West line a distance of 174.62 feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner of said St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company parcel of land; thence Easterly, a distance of 23 feet to the Northwest corner of a parcel of land conveyed to Franchise Realty Corporation by Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Record 804, Page 280 in said Recorder's office; thence South 0- 00'00" East, parallel with the said East line of said Southeast Quarter and along the West line of said parcel, a distance of 173.72 feet to the North line of Widener's Addition an Unrecorded Subdivision; thence South 88- 37138" West along said North line and the North line of Harold C. Widener's First Addition, Unit "A" to the Southeast corner of a parcel of land conveyed to Lester Sumrall Evangelistic Association, Inc. by Warranty Deed recorded as instrument number 8010363 in said Recorder's office; thence North 0- 00100" East, along the East line of said property, a distance of 461.9 feet to a corner thereof; thence North 88- 38'50" East, along a Southerly line of said Sumrall property, a distance of 371.04 feet to a point on the East right -of -way line of high Street, a 60 foot right -of -way; thence North 0- 00100" East, along said East right -of -way line, to the South line of a parcel of land conveyed to Slenderform /Universal Health Spas, Inc. by Warranty Deed recorded as instrument number 7810741 in said Recorder's office; thence Easterly, along the Southline of said parcel to the Southeast corner thereof; thence Northerly along the East line of said parcel, a distance of 174.55 feet to its intersection with the Westerly projection of the South line of a parcel of land known as "Parcel 1" conveyed to Standard Federal Savings and Loan Association by Sheriff's Deed recorded as instrument number 8406566 in said Recorder's office; thence Easterly, parallel with the North line of said Quarter Section to a point on the West line of property conveyed to Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Inc. by Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Record 629, page 412 in Said Recorder's office; thence Southerly, parallel with the East line of Said Quarter Section, a distance of 119.55 feet to the Southwest corner of said parcel; thence Easterly along the South line of said parcel and its Easterly projection, a distance of 450.00 feet to the place of beginning. be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provision of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76; 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 the Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, 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. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds that the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose employment will be retained and the estimate of value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation and any other benefits about which the body designating the economic revitalization area requires information are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation. SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: (A) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation does not occur, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be (B) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation does occur and no deduction is granted, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be nm (C) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation occurs, the deduction is granted, and a deduction percentage of fifty percent (50 %) is assumed, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be SECTION III. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the statement of benefits set forth as sections 1 through 3 of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the statement of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code. SECTION IV. 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 V. That 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. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of years. SECTION VII. 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 abatement was Erskine Plaza Associates. He indicated they planned to construct a 168,000 square foot facility, as well as renovate Ireland Village. He indicated 132 new jobs will be created, 60 full -time and 60 part -time jobs will be retained. He indicated they were asking for a three year abatement. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 100 -87 A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing October 26 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 101 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MIAMI ROAD AND JACKSON ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 102 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $75,500.00 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE GRANT FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing October 26 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 103 -87 A BILL ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 14.5 TO THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE ENTITLED "AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROCEDURES." This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing October 26 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 104 -87 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 5, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "PROCEDURES FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC WAY AND PUBLIC PLACES" This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing October 26 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 105 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. EIVAIW UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Beck asked that a Public Works Committee meeting be scheduled regarding trash pick up. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Taylor indicated he was opposed to Bill No. 101 -87 to rezone property at Jackson and Miami. He indicated the highest and best use of that property would be single family swellings or condos. Council Member Barcome indicated he was also opposed to this rezoning. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Gil McCurdie, 1307 Altgeld, spoke regarding five children that were hit by a vehicle at Ewing and Twyckenham. He indicated he was the father of two of the children. He asked why the police department cannot give an accident report after 8 hours. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke regarding the cost of the stadium. There being no further Council Member Taylor The motion carried and ATTEST: 41 � City Clerk business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, nade a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Barcome. the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: res' ent