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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-87 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 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, , 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 November 9, 1987 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Al Paszek /s/ Joseph Serge Council Member Beck made a motion that the minutes of the November 9, 1987, 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 suspend the rules and have public hearing on a resolution commending Lillie Grady, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1547 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING LILLIE GRADY FOR HER GAME- WINNING TALENTS ON CBS. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes that Lillie Grady of South Bend, Indiana, recently visited her son in the Los Angeles, California area; and WHEREAS, during this visit Lillie Grady was selected from the studio audience to compete on "The Price is Right" program on CBS; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is pleased to note that Lillie Grady won a total of $3,515.00 on the September 22, 1987 edition as a contestant on the show; and WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to commend Lillie Grady for her talent and good fortune. 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 South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends LILLIE GRADY for being a talented, game- winning contestant on a recent "Price is Right program for CBS. SECTION II. The Common Council wishes LILLIE GRADY continued good fortune in the years ahead. 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 Beck read the resolution. Council Members Beck, Puzzello and Braboy presented to the resolution to Lillie Grady. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met and Bill No. 98 -87 received a favorable recommendation, as amended; Bill 109 -87 will be continued until December 7; and Bill No. 115 -87 will be continued indefinitely. Council Member Beck indicated the Personnel and Finance Committee and Utilities Committee had met on Bill No. 119 -87 and it received no recommendation from the committees. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Barcome. 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, 1987, at 7:10 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 98 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED THREE HUNDRED FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF IRONWOOD ROAD AND FARNSWORTH DRIVE, 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. Kevin Joyce, from Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was favorable. 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. Council Member Barcome made the presentation for the bill. He indicated he sponsored this bill in order to speed it through so the contractor can start building more duplexes. He indicated they were going to construct 34 more units. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 109 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PERPENDICULAR ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH PARALLEL TO FOREST AVENUE BEHIND LOTS 37 AND 38 PLAT OF CHAPIN PLACE BY EDWARD P. CHAPIN. 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. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 115 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: DINAN COURT, RUNNING EAST AND WEST FROM MICHIGAN STREET EXCEPTING THERE FROM THE INTERSECTION 14' NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY. ALSO, THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF NAVARRE STREET FROM ST. JOSEPH STREET WEST APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET TO THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ST. JOSEPH STREET. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill until December 7, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 111 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,560.00 FROM FUND #288 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. This being the time heretofore set for public and opponents were given an opportunity to be presentation for the bill. He indicated this to purchase two new cars, radio equipment, an by the department. Council Member Zakrzewski to the Council favorably, seconded by Council hearing on the above bill, proponents heard. Fire Chief Taylor made the appropriation was necessary in order 3 miscellaneous other equipment needed made a motion to recommend this bill Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 112 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $17,500.00 FROM FUND #288 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO DEFRAY EMS RELATED EXPENSES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Fire Chief Taylor made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to make the lease purchase payments due in 1988 for an ambulance. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 113 -87 A BILL TRANSFERRING $80,000 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. w This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Elizabeth Leonard, Director of Financial and Program Management, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this transfer would be used for payment for services provided by the department to various not - for - profit organizations. She indicated these monies help offset the amount of CDBG funds needed for administration. BILL NO. 116 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,421.00 WITHIN THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (641), $110,800.00 WITHIN THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND (642), $138,759.00 WITHIN THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FUND, AND $22,439.00 WITHIN THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND, ALL FUNDS BEING A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1987. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated these appropriations were necessary in order to balance the books for 1987. He indicated the appropriation if Sewage Works power expense and expenses related to Ten -ech; in the Depreciation fund the expenses were for the repairs at the plant, and other contractuals and motor equipment; in the stadium fund the monies reflect the balances necessary to handle the costs associated with the facility; in Solid Waste the expenses are for salaries and Social Security, and the increase in the land fill costs. Joseph Guentert, 3610 Corby, asked for the total cost of the stadium. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two bills, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 117 -87 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1987. BILL NO. 118 -87 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1987. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentations for the bills. Council Member Barcome made a motion to accept the amendments on file with the City Clerk on Bill No. 117 -87, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the amendments on file with the City Clerk on Bill no. 118 -87, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Mr. Vance read the increases and decreases in each department. He indicated State Board has mandated the reductions. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 117 to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 118 -87 to the Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 119-87 A BILL 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, 1988 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1988, 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. Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated these budgets were being proposed on a break -even basis. He indicated the Water Works budget was increase approximately $184,000; South Bend Clay water and sewage was increase $26,000; Sewer Repair Fund was reduced $15,000; Solid Waste increase $405,000; and the Waste Water Treatment budget was increased $1,062,000 and they were projecting there would be a 2 million deficit by the end of 1988. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Barcome made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two bills, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 120 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WASTEWATER OPERATING DEPRECIATION FUND TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WASTEWATER BUDGET. BILL NO. 121 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WATER WORKS OPERATING DEPRECIATION FUND TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WATER WORKS BUDGET. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, City Engineer, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated these bills would appropriate funds to pay for contractual items completed in the Clay Utilities service area. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend Bill No. 120 -87 to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council member Barcome made a motion to recommend Bill No. 121 -87 to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two bills, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 122 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND INTO FUND 38 DEPARTMENT 30 ACCT. #399 OTHER CONTRACTUALS OF THE BUREAU OF WASTEWATER. BILL NO. 123 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $47,000.00 FROM CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND INTO FUND 38 DEPARTMENT 33, ACCT. #399 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, City Engineer, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated the appropriations would cover expenses for the repair of the Bowman Creek bridge at Fox and St. Joseph streets, and the Riverside Drive sewer project. Joseph Guentert, 3610 Corby, asked if this fund is going to be available in the future, and if there are funds available they should be used for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. John Leszczynski indicated there was $250,000 left in the fund, and this money cannot be used for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 122 -87 to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 123 -87 to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. 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. ATTEST: g ATTEST: az,��4x � City Clerk n4ZT1Tiafi Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:02 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 8:10 p.m. Council President Serge presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7820 -87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED THREE HUNDRED FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF IRONWOOD ROAD AND FARNSWORTH DRIVE, 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 Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7821 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,560.00 FROM FUND 3288 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7822 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,500.00 FROM FUND #288 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO DEFRAY EMS RELATED EXPENSES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy 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. 7823 -87 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $80,000 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. M, Epia ORDINANCE NO. 7824 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,421.00 WITHIN THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (641), $110,800.00 WITHIN THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND (642), $138,759.00 WITHIN THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FUND, AND $22,439.00 WITHIN THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND, ALL FUNDS BEING A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1987. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7825 -87 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1987. This bill had second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski 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. 7826 -87 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1987. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7827 -87 AN ORDINANCE 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, 1988 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1988, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. 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. 7828 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WASTEWATER OPERATING DEPRECIATION FUND TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WASTEWATER BUDGET. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck 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. 7829 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WATER WORKS OPERATING DEPRECIATION FUND TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE SOUTH BEND /CLAY WATER WORKS BUDGET. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck 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. 7830 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND INTO FUND 38 DEPARTMENT 30 ACCT. #399 OTHER CONTRACTUALS OF THE BUREAU OF WASTEWATER. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck 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. 7831 -87 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $47,000.00 FROM CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND INTO FUND 38 DEPARTMENT 33, ACCT. #399 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION. 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. RESOLUTIONS '7 L W E RESOLUTION NO. 1548 -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 3502 W. MCGILL 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 3502 W. McGill, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A part of the northeast quarter of section 28, township 38 north, range 2 east, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said section 28; thence south 89 degrees 48105" west (the bearing of the south line of the southeast quarter of section 28 is assumed north 90 degrees 00100" west) a distance of 1305 feet along the north boundary of said northeast quarter to the centerline intersection of Cleveland Road and Kenmore Street; thence south 00 degrees 00123" west a distance of 363.70 feet to a cross cut in the pavement thence south 09 degrees 59137" east a distance of 531.87 feet to a cross cut in the centerline of Kenmore Street; thence south 80 degrees 00123" west a distance of 40.00 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar; and being the point of beginning; thence south 09 degrees 59137" east along the west boundary of the Kenmore Street right -of -way a distance of 193.65 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar; thence southerly along said west boundary 213.72 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 1869.86 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of south 06 degrees 43'10" east and a length of 213.60 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar; thence north 89 degrees 59 1137" west a distance of 244.44 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar; thence north 00 degrees 00123" east a distance of 382.35 feet to the south boundary of the McGill Street right of way a 1/2" iron rebar; thence easterly along said south boundary of McGill Street right of way 90.16 feet along an arc to the left having a radius of 1944.86 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of north 81 degrees 20.03" east and a length of 90.15 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar; then continuing along said boundary north 80 degrees 00123" east a distance of 86.41 feet to a 1/2" rebar; thence south 54 degrees 59134" east a distance of 14.14 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.000 acres more or less, and is subject to easements, restrictions and or limitations of record. 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 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 15.0781; (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 15.0767. (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 15.0774. 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. k 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 three 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. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend the resolution in Section 2, (a) by inserting 15.0781; (b) insert 15.0767; (c) insert 15.0775, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Karl Witt, a representative of Indiana - Michigan Vales, Inc., indicated they planned to construct a warehouse and sales office in the Airport Industrial Park. He indicated the facility is to be used as a distribution point. He indicated this was the second expansion into the State of Indiana. He indicated they will hie two to three new employees the first year, and four to six thereafter. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1549 -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 402 -404 EAST SOUTH 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 402 -404 East South, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land being a part of Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in the City's subdivision of the east half (1/2) of Lot Twenty -Three (23) in Denniston and Fellows Addition, South Bend, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot one (1) thence north 0 09'37" west along the west line of said lot one (1) a measured distance of 99.28 feet to a point of 16.5 feet south of the northwest corner of said lot one (1); thence south 890 49' 40" east, a measured distance of 90.70 feet; thence south 00 03103" east, a measured distance of 99.28 feet to the north line of a 14' foot alley; thence north 890 49146" west along the said north line a measured distance of 90.52 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 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: I� •iaC u (A) If the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation does not occur, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be 15.0781; (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 15.0769. (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 15.0775. 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 ten 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. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend the resolution in Section 2, (a) by inserting 15.0781; (b) insert 15.769; (c) insert 15.0775, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Sandra Kieffer, 17700 Woodthrush, indicated they planned to rehab the interior of this building, which was known as Max's Grocery, to three residential units and two commercial units an antique store and delicatessen. She indicated thee would be all new interior construction and completion of exterior to maintain the historic building. She indicated three new jobs will be created. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1550 -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 4221 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE 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 4221 Technology, South, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot 10, Plat of Landmark Business Park, Section 4 -Part 1 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 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 15.0781; (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 15.0752. (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 15.0775. 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 ten 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 RESOLUTION NO. 1551 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4221 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE 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 4221 Technology Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot 10, plat of Landmark Business Park, Section 4 -Part 1 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 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 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 the annual salaries of these individuals and the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation of the other benefits about which the Common Council has obtained information are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the installation of the new manufacturing equipment. SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: (A) If the proposed new manufacturing equipment is not installed, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be $15.0781; v Im (B) If the proposed new manufacturing equipment is not installed and deduction is granted, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be $15.0752; - (C) If the proposed new manufacturing equipment is installed, the deduction is granted, and a deduction percentage of eighty percent (800) is assumed, the approximate current year tax for the City would be $15.0775; SECTION III. That 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 sections 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and the statement of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5 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 Development area for purpose of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation. SECTION V. That the Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to five calendar years from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. 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 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 /Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend the resolution no. 87 -91 in Section 2, (a) insert 15.0781; (b) insert 15.0752; (c) insert 15.0775, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend the resolution no. 87 -92 in Section 2, (a) insert 15.0781; (b) insert 15.0752; (c) insert 15.0775; delete sections six and seven and renumber section 8 to section 6 and section 9 to second 7, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Susan Horstmann, controller of Automatic Molded Plastics, indicated they planned to acquire a vacant building and revamp it into a facility for painting, finishing and sub - assembly of parts. she indicated sixty -five new jobs will be created in the first year and they will maintain ninety -five existing jobs. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1550 -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. 1551 -87, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1552 -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 3602 WEST SAMPLE STREET 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 3602 W. Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL 1 A Part of the Northeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana and also being a part of the land of the Torrington Company, a Delaware Corporation (Book 768, page 163 and Book 709, pages 559 and 560, Office of the Recorder) containing 5.118 acres and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point which is 40.0 feet South of the Northwest corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of said section, said point being also on the South Right -of -Way line of Sample Street; thence S 00 03'W (the bearing of said South Right -of -Way line is assumed due East -West) a distance of 395.6 feet thence N 90 00'W a distance of 9.00 feet; thence S 0 03'W a distance of 465.0 feet; thence N 90 001W a distance of 39.87 feet to the Easterly Right -of -Way of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company; thence N 21 44'W a distance of 47.18 feet; thence Northwesterly, along the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 487.15 feet; a central angle of 45 25' 16" and a chord of 376.15 feet, a distance of 386.19 feet; thence N 00 03'E a distance of 548.22 feet to the South Right -of -Way line of Sample Street; thence S 90 00'E on said Right -of -Way line a distance of 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. and PARCEL 2 A part of the Northeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana and also being a part of the land of the Torrington Company, a Delaware Corporation (Book 709, pages 559, 560, and 561, Office of the Recorder) containing 3.067 acres; and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 900.6 feet South of the North line of Section 16, and 1390.55 feet East of the East line of Sheridan Avenue, which point is on the North line of proposed Industrial Avenue and on the Westerly line of an 18 foot railroad spur Right -of -Way for track 2; thence S 21 29'E a distance of 123.45 feet along said Right -of -Way to a point of tangency of a curve to the left, and which Right -of -Way line is at all points 9.0 feet Westerly, at right angles from the center line of spur tract Number 2 of said Railroad, said curve is more particularly defined by the following 4 courses running along said right of way Southeasterly from the point of tangency and measured along chords to said curve, viz: S 19 41'for a distance of 60.0 feet; thence S 22 541E a distance of 100.0 feet; thence S 37 14'E a distance of 100.0 feet; thence S 53 52'E a distance of 100.0 feet to the North Right -of Way line of spur tract Number 1 of said railroad company, thence N 89 51'W a distance of 364.44 feet along said Northern Right -of -Way line of spur tract Number 1; thence N 00 031E a distance of 364.38 feet; thence N 89 571W a distance of 128.91 feet; thence N 00 021W a distance of 318.24 feet; thence S 89 131W a distance of 13.76 feet; thence N 00 031E a distance of 11.76 feet to the Westerly Right -of -Way of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company Right -of -Way of spur tract Number 2; thence along said Right -of -Way Southeasterly 371.89 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 469.15 feet and subtended by a long chord have a bearing of S 44 26130 11E and a length of 362.22 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; thence S 21 441E a distance of 40.0 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL 3 EASEMENT An easement for vehicular and pedestrian crossing over, upon and across, and for parking upon the following described real estate: A part of the Northeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indian containing 0.175 acres, more or less and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 900.6 feet South of the North line of said Section 16 and 1390.55 feet East of the East line of Sheridan Avenue, which line is on the Westerly line of an 18 -foot railroad spur Right -of -Way of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company; thence N 21 44'W a distance of 40.00 feet along said Westerly Right -of -Way; thence along said Right -of -Way Northwesterly 371.89 feet along an arc to the left having a radius of 469.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of N 44 26'30 "W and a length of 362.22 feet; thence N 0 031E a distance of 19.2 feet to the Easterly Right -of -Way of said railroad spur; thence along said Right -of -Way Southeasterly 386.19 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 487.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of S 44 26'35 "E and a length of 376.15 feet; thence S 21 44'E a distance of 47.18 feet; thence N 90 00'W a distance of 19.38 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 3602 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana 46619. 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 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 15.0781; (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 15.0764. t'. (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 15.0773. 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 ten 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 RESOLUTION NO. 1553 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3602 WEST SAMPLE STREET 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 3602 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: PARCEL 1 A Part of the Northeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana and also being a part of the land of the Torrington Company, a Delaware Corporation (Book 768, page 163 and Book 709, pages 559 and 560, Office of the Recorder) containing 5.118 acres and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point which is 40.0 feet South of the Northwest corner of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of said section, said point being also on the South Right -of -Way line of Sample Street; thence S 00 03'W (the bearing of said South Right -of -Way line is assumed due East -West) a distance of 395.6 feet thence N 90 00'W a distance of 9.00 feet; thence S 0 03'W a distance of 465.0 feet; thence N 90 001W a distance of 39.87 feet to the Easterly Right -of -Way of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company; thence N 21 441W a distance of 47.18 feet; thence Northwesterly, along the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of 487.15 feet; a central angle of 45 25' 16" and a chord of 376.15 feet, a distance of 386.19 feet; thence N 00 031E a distance of 548.22 feet to the South Right -of -Way line of Sample Street; thence S 90 001E on said Right -of -Way line a distance of 330.00 feet to the point of beginning. and PARCEL 2 A part of the Northeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana and also being a part of the land of the Torrington Company, a Delaware Corporation (Book 709, pages 559, 560, and 561, Office of the Recorder) containing 3.067 acres; and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 900.6 feet South of the North line of Section 16, and 1390.55 feet East of the East line of Sheridan Avenue, which point is on the North line of proposed Industrial Avenue and on the Westerly line of an 18 foot railroad spur Right -of -Way for track 2; thence S 21 29'E a distance of 123.45 feet along said Right -of -Way to a point of tangency of a curve to the left, and which Right -of -Way line is at all points 9.0 feet Westerly, at right angles from the center line of spur tract Number 2 of said Railroad, said curve is more particularly defined by the following 4 courses running along said right of way Southeasterly from the point of tangency and measured along chords to said curve, viz: S 19 41'for a distance of 60.0 feet; thence S 22 54'E a distance of 100.0 feet; thence S 37 141E a distance of 100.0 feet; thence S 53 52'E a distance of 100.0 feet to the North Right -of Way line of spur tract Number 1 of said railroad company, thence N 89 51'W a distance of 364.44 feet along said Northern Right -of -Way line of spur tract Number 1; thence N 00 03'E a distance of 364.38 feet; thence N 89 57'W a distance of 128.91 feet; thence N 00 021W a distance of 318.24 feet; thence S 89 13'W a distance of 13.76 feet; thence N 00 031E a distance of 11.76 feet to the Westerly Right -of -Way F I; s I'M of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company Right -of =Way of spur tract Number 2; thence along said Right -of -Way Southeasterly 371.89 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 469.15 feet and subtended by a long chord have a bearing of S 44 26'30 "E and a length of 362.22 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; thence S 21 44'E a distance of 40.0 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL 3 EASEMENT An easement for vehicular and pedestrian crossing over, upon and across, and for parking upon the following described real estate: A part of the Northeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M., in the City of South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indian containing 0.175 acres, more or less and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 900.6 feet South of the North line of said Section 16 and 1390.55 feet East of the East line of Sheridan Avenue, which line is on the Westerly line of an 18 -foot railroad spur Right -of -Way of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company; thence N 21 44'W a distance of 40.00 feet along said Westerly Right -of -Way; thence along said Right -of -Way Northwesterly 371.89 feet along an arc to the left having a radius of 469.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of N 44 26130 "W and a length of 362.22 feet; thence N 0 031E a distance of 19.2 feet to the Easterly Right -of -Way of said railroad spur; thence along said Right -of -Way Southeasterly 386.19 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 487.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of S 44 26'35 11E and a length of 376.15 feet; thence S 21 44'E a distance of 47.18 feet; thence N 90 00'W a distance of 19.38 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as 3602 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana 46619. 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- 1.11- 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 question; 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 nd hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement. SECTION II. 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 the annual salaries of these individuals and the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation of the other benefits about which the Common Council has obtained information are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the installation of the new manufacturing equipment. SECTION III. That the Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: (A) If the proposed new manufacturing equipment is not installed, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be $15.0781; (B) If the proposed new manufacturing equipment is not installed and no deduction is granted, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be $15.0764; (C) If the proposed new manufacturing equipment is installed, the deduction is granted, and a deduction percentage of eighty percent (80 %) is assumed, the approximate current year tax rate for the City would be $15.0773. SECTION IV. That 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 sections 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and the statement of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5 of the Indiana Code. SECTION V. That the Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to five calendar years from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. 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 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. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the amendments to Resolution 87 -93 on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the amendments to Resolution 87 -94 on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. James Norton, a representative of Mercury Stanless Corp., indicated they were expanding their stainless steel fabrication facility from southwestern Michigan to South Bend. he indicated sixty new jobs will be created. Council Member Beck made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1552 -87, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1553 -87, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1554 -87 RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA TO BE BLIGHTED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986, APPROVING THE ORDER OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY WITH REGARD TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND ADOPTING THAT DEVELOPMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Commission), pursuant to Indiana Code 36- 7 -14 -1, et seq., (Act), has conducted surveys and investigations and has thoroughly studied the area described as follows and has adopted its Resolution No. 818 on October 23, 1987, designating the area described as follows to be the West Washington- Chapin Development Area (Area): A PARCEL of land being a part of the City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the point of intersection of Western Avenue and William Street; thence North along the centerline of William Street to the Easterly projection of the Southerly right -of -way of the first 14 foot alley; of which BEING the Point of Beginning; BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the described projected Southerly alley right -of -way; thence Westerly along the South right -of -way line to the intersection of the West right -of -way line of Taylor Street; thence North along the West right -of -way line of Taylor Street, to the intersection of the South right -of -way line of Wayne Street; thence West along the South right -of -way line of Wayne Street, to the intersection of the East right -of -way line of Scott Street; thence South along the East right -of -way line, to the intersection of the Easterly projected South right -of -way line of Napier Street; thence West along the South right -of -way line of Napier Street, to the intersection of the centerline of the first 14 foot North -South alley; thence South along the centerline of said 14 foot alley, to the projected Southerly right -of -way line, to the first 14 foot East -West alley; thence West along the projected and South right -of -way line of said alley, to the intersection of the West right -of -way line of Walnut Street; thence South along the East right -of -way line of Walnut Street, to the intersection of the North right -of -way line of the Conrail Railroad (formerly known as the Penn Central Railroad); thence Northwesterly along the North right -of -way line of said Conrail Railroad property, and projecting beyond Olive Street, and intersecting a projected centerline of the first North -South 14 foot alley, West of Olive Street (now noted as Block W12- Parcel 1); thence North along the projected and centerline of said North -South 14 foot alley, to the intersection of the North right -of -way line of Orange Street; thence East along the North right -of -way line of Orange Street, to the intersection of the East right -of -way line of Olive Street; thence North along the East right -of -way line of Olive Street, to the intersection of the South right -of -way line of Linden Street; thence East along the South right -of -way line of Linden Street, to the intersection of the West right -of -way line of Sadie Street; thence South along the West right -of -way line of Sadie Street, to the intersection of the North property line of Lot 77, in the Arnold's Second Addition, to the City of South Bend (now noted as Block W2- Parcel 21); thence East along a projected line of said Lot 77, also along the North line of Lot 56 of said Arnold's Second Addition (now noted as Block W3- Parcel 1); thence continuing East along the North line of Lots 34, 53, and 12, of Oak Grove Addition (now noted as Block W3- Parcel 2, Block W4- Parcel 1 and Parcel 2); to the intersection of the West right -of -way line of O'Brien Street; thence North along the West right -of -way line of O'Brien Street, to the intersection of the projected North property line of Lot 2, also of Oak Grove Addition; thence East along the projected and North line of Lot 2 (now noted as Block W5- Parcel 1); to the East right -of -way line of Grant Street; thence South along the East right -of -way line of Grant Street, to the approximate mid -point of Lot 19, of College Grove Addition (now noted as Block W6- Parcel 1); thence East along a line, and the approximate mid -point of Lot 19, to the East right -of -way line of Johnson Street; thence North to the intersection of a point, being the South line of the approximate North one -third of Lot 20 (now noted as Block W7- Parcel 1); thence east along a line projected to an approximate mid -point at Lot 20; thence North along a projected line to the North property line of said Lot 20; thence East along the North property line of Lot 20, and projected to the East right -of -way line of Brookfield Street; thence South along the East right -of -way line, to a point being the approximate mid -point of Lot 21 (now noted as Block W8- Parcel 1); thence East along an approximate mid -point line and projecting East, to the intersection of the West right -of -way line of College Street; thence North along the West right -of -way line of College Street, to the intersection of the South right -of -way line of Linden Street; thence East along the South right -of -way line of Linden Street, to the intersection of the East right -of -way line of Birdsell Street; thence South along the East right -of -way line of Birdsell Street, to the intersection of the North property line of Lot 25, of Arnold & Pagin's Subdivision (now noted as Block W21- Parcel 1); thence East along the North property line of said Lot 25, to the intersection of the centerline of the first 17 foot North -South alley; thence South along the centerline of said alley, to the intersection of the centerline of the first East -West 16.5 foot alley; thence East along the centerline of said alley, to the intersection of the West right -of -way line of Studebaker Street; thence North to the intersection of a projected North right -of -way line of Hine Street; thence East along the projected and North line of Hine Street, to the intersection of the East right -of -way line of Walnut Street; thence South along the East right -of -way line of Walnut Street, to the intersection of the South property line of the City Cemetery; thence East along the South line of said Cemetery, to the intersection of the East property line of said Cemetery; thence North along the East property line of said Cemetery, to a point approximately 39 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 6 of Kuespert & Sommer's Addition (now noted as Block W44- Parcel 7); thence Northeasterly along a projected line to the intersection of the centerline of LaPorte Avenue; thence Northwesterly along the centerline of LaPorte Avenue, to the intersection of the projected centerline of the first East -West alley lying North of LaSalle Court; thence East along the centerline of said alley, to the intersection of the West property line of Lot 1, of Horatio Chapin Subdivision; thence South along the West property line of said Lot 1, to the Northwest corner of Lot 3, of Horatio Chapin Subdivision (now noted as Block W52- Parcel 6); thence Southeasterly along the North Property lines of Lots 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (now noted as Block W52 - Parcels 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10); to the intersection of the centerline of William Street; thence South along the centerline of William Street to the Point of Beginning; WHEREAS, the Commission caused to be prepared maps and plats of the Area which show the boundaries of the Area, the location of the various parcels of property, streets, alleys and other features affecting the acquisition, clearance, replatting, replanning, rezoning, or redevelopment of the Area, indicating the parcels of property to be excluded from acquisition and the parts of the Area to be devoted to public ways, levees, sewerage, parks, playgrounds and other public purposes; and WHEREAS, the Commission has in its Resolution No. 818 adopted the West Washington Chapin Development Plan (Development Plan) to serve as the plan for the redevelopment of the Area; and WHEREAS, upon such surveys, investigations and studies being made, the Commission has found and determined in its Resolution No. 818 that the Area is blighted to an extent that cannot be corrected by regulatory processes or by the ordinary operations of private enterprise without resort to the provisions of the Act and that the public health and welfare would be benefitted by continued acquisition and redevelopment of the Area under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Commission has found and determined in its Resolution No. 818 that there is a substantial presence of factors such as excessive vacant land on which structures were previously located, abandoned or vacant buildings, old buildings, excessive vacancies, substandard structures, and delinquency in payment of real property taxes in the Area; and WHEREAS, the Commission has submitted its Resolution No. 818, together with supporting data, to the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County by its Resolution No. 96, adopted on November 17, 1987, approved, ratified and confirmed the Development Plan and determined that Resolution No. 818 and the Development Plan conform to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council, as governing body of the City, is required by the Act to approve an order of the Plan Commission and is further required by certain provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to designate the Area as blighted and to adopt the Development Plan; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has received from the Commission certain findings of fact which concern the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences and other economic conditions of the Area, a copy of which findings of fact are attached hereto and incorporated fully herein as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, in its Resolution No. 818 the Commission also adopted the South Bend Central Relocation Policy as applicable to relocation in the Area and established the West Washington Chapin Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 7) as an allocation area in the Area for purposes of tax incremental financing; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person shall, on the grounds of race, age, sex, color, religion, or national origin, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of any federally- assisted project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council, as follows: Section 1. The order of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, pursuant to its Resolution No. 96, attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof, is in all respects approved. Section 2. The Common Council hereby finds and determines that there is a substantial presence of factors such as excessive vacant land on which structures were previously located, abandoned or vacant buildings, old buildings, excessive vacancies, substandard structures and delinquency in payment of real property taxes in the Area. Section 3. The Common Council hereby finds and determines, based upon the aforementioned evidence consisting of the maps and plats of the Area and findings of fact now submitted to it, that the Area, which has been found by the Commission to be blighted, is blighted to an extent that cannot be corrected by regulatory processes or by the ordinary operation of private enterprise without resort to the Act and that the public health and welfare will be benefited by the acquisition and redevelopment of the Area under the Act. Section 4. The Common Council hereby finds that the Area is a menace to the social and economic interest of the City and its inhabitants, and it will be of public utility and benefit to acquire and redevelop the Area under the Act. Section 5. The Common Council hereby finds and determines that the objectives of the Development Plan cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Area. Section 6. The Common Council hereby finds and determines that the Area consists of two hundred twenty (220) acres and is contiguous and compact. Section 7. To the extent that qualified redevelopment bonds under Section 144(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are issued to pay for all or a part of the redevelopment within the Area, the use of proceeds of such bond issues shall be limited as required by Section 144(c), and no use of the property within the Area shall be allowed which use would be prohibited by Section 144(c). Section 8. The Common Council hereby finds and determines that South Bend Redevelopment Commission Resolution No. 818 and the Development Plan are in all respects approved and adopted and directs the City Clerk to file certified copies thereof with the minutes of this meeting. Section 9. The Common Council hereby recognizes the need for considering the views of the residents, taxpayers, and merchants of the Area in the redevelopment of the Area. Section 10. The Common Council hereby assures the United States of America of full compliance by the City with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating that title. Section 11. 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 South Bend Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to add exhibit A as part of this resolution, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. David Norris, Economic Development, indicated this plan is the result of over a year of discussions between residents and business people of the neighborhood and representatives of the City and the Redevelopment Commission. He indicated this represents a general concept for the development and revitalization of the West Washington- Chapin Development Area and is the initial step in the development of a Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan for the area. He indicated the Plan will include a market study examining the feasibility of commercial development along West Washing and South Chapin Streets. He indicated it will also survey the condition of neighborhood streets, traffic signs and lighting, e review possible zoning changes, promote neighborhood safety and identify strategies to improve the overall quality of life in the area. James Mullins, vice president of West Washington - Chpain Revitalization Project, indicated members and city representatives worked as a team during the past year to development the preliminary plan. Neil Gilbert, 720 W. Washington, a member of WWCRP, spoke in favor of this target area. Carl Works, South Bend Metal, expressed support for this proposed plan. Carl Ellison, 1740 Hass Drive, indicated it may take many years to complete the development plan. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke against the resolution. He indicated that Central High School should be rehabilitated for a central kindergarten. Bobby Newbill, 1231 W. Washington; James Cronk, 702 E. LaSalle; Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson, spoke against the resolution. Council Member Braboy made a motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1555 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS CONCURRENCE WITH THE PARK BOARD'S COMMITMENT FOR LEASE OF PROPERTY TO INDIANA UNIVERSITY AT SOUTH BEND. WHEREAS, the Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of the City of South Bend (Park Board) at its November 19, 1987, meeting adopted a resolution indicating its willingness to lease property owned by the Park Board at 1733 East Northside Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana (Property) to Indiana University at South Bend (IUSB) in order to accomodate the Purdue state -wide technology programs currently located at the IUSB campus; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council supports the action of the Park Board in determining such use to be appropriate for the Property in the interest of the citizens of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council, as follows: SECTION 1. The Common Council hereby expresses its concurrence with the action of the Park Board as expressed by its resolution adopted November 19, 1987, that the Property be leased to the State of Indiana for the use of IUSB in order for IUSB to accommodate the Purdue state -wide technology programs currently located at the IUSB campus. SECTION II. The Park Board resolution is attached to this resolution as Exhibit A and adopted herein by reference. 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 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, indicated the Park Board has no plans to use the Reserve Center building and land would would support the effort of IUSB to relocate to the property the Purdue Statewide Technology Programs currently located on the IUSB campus. He indicated the Park Board feels that use of the said property would be in the best interests of the citizens of South Bend. 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. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 124 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: GARST ST. RUNNING WEST FROM THE WESTERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY OF PRAIRIE TO THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 143.54' MORE OR LESS. ALL BEING PART OF SOUTH BEND CITY ADD., WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, 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 December 7, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 125 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF KESSLER BOULEVARD, RUNNING SOUTH FROM MCCARTNEY STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 128 FEET TO THE FIRST INTERSECTING ALLEY, LYING BETWEEN LOTS 64 AND 65 OF THE NORTHWEST 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing December 7, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 126 -87 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 -1412 SOUTH BEND AVENUE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. s �f BILL NO. 127 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 529 CRESCENT AV., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 128 -87 A BILL TRANSFERRING $50,000.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing December 7, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 129 -87 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing December 7, and refer it to the Utilities Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 130 -87 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTION 17 -56(A) OF CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 7, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SEWER SERVICE FUND AND CHARGES. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing December 7, and refer it to the Utilities Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 131 -87 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BE THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 2 -124 ENTITLED "RETIRING POLICE OFFICERS AND SERVICE REVOLVERS." This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 11, and refer it to the public safety committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO, 132 -87 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDRESSING TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES. This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing December 7 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 133 -87 A BILL APPROVING PARKING RATES FOR PARKING GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS OWNED, LEASED AND OPERATED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing December 7, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Taylor made a motion to set the December 7th meeting of the Council at 4:00 p.m., due to the long agenda, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to set Bill No. 97 -87 for public hearing and second reading December 7, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, and set Bill No. 110 for second reading and public hearing January 11, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Joseph Gunetert, 3510 Corby, spoke regarding trash pickup. Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson, congratulated the Council regarding the action taken after the aledged remarks by University Mall officials. Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood, indicated the new Council has to establish priorities. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Barcome made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: 2 ®1