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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-13-88 Council Meeting Minutes02 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13. 1988 was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda and Voorde 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 May 23 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ John Voorde /s/ Loretta Duda Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the May 23, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Joseph Simeri, attorney representing the crossing guards, indicated that on May 19, the guards were called to an emergency meeting where they were told approximately one -half of them would be eliminated, due to budget problems. He indicated this program should be expanded, not curtailed. He indicated the City should negotiate a contract with the School Corporation to reimburse the City for part of this cost. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, representing Fair Tax, indicated they were in favor of retaining the crossing guards. Sandra Dreibelbeis, president of the Crossing Guards, indicated asked the Council to keep an open mind on this problem. Betty Ferraro, Captain of the crossing guards, indicated she was concerned about this proposed layoff. Dora Franklin, 109 S. Lake, displayed a large petition, in favor of keeping the crossing guards. Pearlie Roberts, 1011 Campeau, a crossing guard, indicated they were needed. Wayne Keppler, president of the Harrison School Council; Mary Peltier, 1329 Wall, St. Joseph Parish; Ann Rosen and Jeff Semori, Muessel School; Robert Wallace, Monroe School; spoke in favor of retaining the crossing guards. Council President Voorde indicated that the Intergovermental Council has called a meeting and he and Council Member Puzzello would represent the City on this Council. Council President Voorde announced the Council Member Luecke has agreed to represent the Council on the Housing Development Corporation. Council President Voorde indicated the FOP has requested the restoration of benefits taken from them in 1986. He indicated Council Member Soderberg has agreed to meet with their representatives to hear their concerns. Council President Voorde indicated that the scattered site acquisition program has caused anguish in the community. He indicated the Council has been asked to adopt a resolution regarding this problem, however, they did not feel the support was in favor of a rules suspension. He indicated there will be a special meeting of the Council to consider the entire question. Council Member Duda indicated she opposed the position of the Housing Authority on this matter. She indicated she felt scattered housing was inappropriate for this area; $57,000 for an average price home is middle income; and this does not address the needs of the poor. Council Member Duda indicated that the Council attorney is preparing a substitute bill on leaf burning. She commended all members of the task force that worked on this issue. 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 Monday, June 13, at 7:50 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding. BILL NO. 107 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: AN ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST FROM LELAND AVENUE TO FOREST AVENUE IN THE PLATS OF CHAPIN PLACE BY EDWARD P. CHAPIN AND SHETTERLY PLACE 1ST. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorably. David Dunbar, 857 Forest, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the closing of this alley would protect the children in the REGULAR MEETING J© / JUNE 13, 1988 date -area, as -we adj-ace �Ur- „?,P-r#*Pc_ - A- 'F- lat?- r- t- M- r- r- n[.7- k-i-aw er and if this alley is closed he would not have ingress to his three car age. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recess and discuss this matter, onded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion carried and the meeting was essed at 7:57 and reconvened at 8:05 p.m. Council Member Luecke made a motion to tinue public hearing on this matter until June 27, and refer it to the Board of ks for their recommendation, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion ried. ILL NO. 15 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 641 SANCOME AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. it Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until 11, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion carried. -88 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF NORTHSIDE BLVD. RUNNING WEST FROM OAKLAND ST., FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET TO THE FIRST INTERSECTING NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY, ALL LOCATED IN OAKLAND PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. s being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas icated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it orably to the Council. John Mitchell, 1237 Oakland, made the presentation for bill. He indicated they were requesting this vacation for public safety poses. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council orably, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. A BILL APPROPRIATING $53,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. it Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until 25, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. -88 A BILL AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 14 TO BE ENTITLED ROLLER SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS. his being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents aid opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Soderberg indicated the Public Safety Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the uncil favorably. Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the substitute 11 on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council attorney, Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, indicated this bill should be ended in Section 14.3 (a) last paragraph, after the word Code add ”, and on all .sidewalks adjacent to nursing homes, hospitals, fire stations, schools, churches and nagogues." Council Member Voorde made a motion to accept the amendment, seconded Ir Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Council Member Soderberg made e presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill tries to effectively balance e rights of individuals who wish to use skateboards and roller skates, as well as tizens who wish to walk along public sidewalks. He indicated it prohibits the use skateboards or roller skates on any City streets except when crossing at an tersection, and at those times all safety regulations must be adhered to which a ply to pedestrian and vehicular traffic; on any city sidewalk within the Central B siness District, C -1, C -2,C,D and E districts; and requires all skateboards to ide by all posted rules and regulations for any City owned facility where ateboarding is permitted. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend is bill to the Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member zzello. The motion carried. 38 -88 A BILL EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE TAX ABATEMENT IMPACT AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. is being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents d opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke indicated that the Human Resources Committee has met on this bill and recommended it to the Council unfavorable. David Behr, a representative of the Holladay Corporation, indicated they were developing the Memorial Skyway Plaza on the site t.ie former Travel Lodge. He indicated his was the most expensive project that has been built in the downtown area. He indicated they were requesting this designation 4 order to qualify for a ten year abatement. After Council discussion regarding e tending the downtown impact area, Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue t�{�blic hearing on this bill until July 11, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The [ ttion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council members TIlecke and Puzzello.) being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Soderberg. The motion carried. ATTEST: .90 City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Chairman Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:40 p.m. Council President Voorde presiding and nine members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7877 -88 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF NORTHSIDE BLVD. RUNNING WEST FROM OAKLAND ST., FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET TO THE FIRST INTERSECTING NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY, ALL LOCATED IN OAKLAND PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7878 -88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 14 TO BE ENTITLED ROLLER SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1615 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 445 NORTH SHERIDAN, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 445 North Sheridan Avenue, South Bend, Indiana and which is more particularly described as follows: A tract of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 37 North,Range 2 East located in Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Sheridan Avenue (80 foot right -of -way) 420.19 feet North (assumed bearing) of the North line of Linden Avenue (80 foot right -of -way) which point is also 207 feet West and 460.19 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 4; thence Northerly along said West line of Sheridan Avenue 673.22 feet to the Southerly right -of -way line of the Consolidated Rail Corporation (formerly the New York Central Railroad); thence North 79 °18130" West along said Southerly right -of -way line of the Consolidated Rail Corporation 429.83 feet; thence South 00 °08115" West 749.04 feet to a point 418.30 feet North 00 °3115" East of the North Line of Linden Avenue; thence East perpendicular to the West line of Sheridan Avenue 370.56 feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.268 acres, more or less. as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. M REGULAR MEETING UNE 13. 1988 SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. 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/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that the petitioner Boliden Metech, is a Swedish company based out of Mapleville, Rhode Island. He istated that the tax abatement is needed to purchase equipment to expand the company. The new machinery will be used to process scrap products, such as (electronic circuit boards, so that metal and plastics components can be recycled. The new equipment will permit the company to complete recycling operations now done out of state. The estimated cost of the equipment is $300,000 to $400,000. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1616 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 105 EAST JFFFERSON BLVD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 105 E. Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot 41 and S 1/2 lot 42 O.P. South Bend in the Township of South Bend Portage and the county of St. Joseph, in the State of Indiana. as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted personal property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years. 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/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend this resolution in Section I, by adding ten years, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Jonathan Barris, Developer, Barris - Guren, 4700 Rockside Rd., Suite 635, Independence, Ohio 44131, made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that the former Sherland Building will now be known as 105 Jefferson Centre. He indicated that the plans call for a new first floor facade of dark green marble or similar material, as well as refurbishing of the lobby and corridors. He indicated that the upper part of the building will be tan, with bronze - tinted windows and a new entrance on Michigan Street in addition to the main entrance on Jefferson Blvd. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RM REGULAR MEETING _ _ JUNE 13_ 1988 Ff RESOLUTION NO. 1617 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, INC. TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN ENTERPRISE ZONE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION TO THE INDIANA , ENTERPRISE ZONE BOARD WHEREAS, the State of Indiana has enacted I.C. 4 - 4 -6.1, allowing certain areas within Indiana to be designated as "Enterprise Zone" areas and entitling property owners therein to certain benefits ( as provided by law), from time to time; and WHEREAS, a certain area within the City of South Bend, Indiana has been so designated as an Enterprise Zone effective as of January 1, 1984; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Enterprise Zone Board has adopted a policy, dated October 14, 1986, stating, in part, that modification of an Enterprise Zone will not be considered without approval of such request by the Urban Enterprise Association, Mayor and City Council of the City within whose borders the Enterprise Zone is located;and WHEREAS, application has been made to modify this Enterprise Zone to include a parcel of real estate located at 701 West Chippewa, South Bend, Indiana owned by LTT Corporation through its companies, Amland Corporation, Amland Properties Inc.; and Vought Properties, Inc.; and WHEREAS, it is believed that inclusion of said 701 West Chippewa Street location is an appropriate modification of the boundary of the Enterprise Zone located within South Bend, Indiana; and WHEREAS, the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc. has unanimously approved the request for this boundary modification at a public meeting held on June 1, 1988. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. That this Council hereby approves the request for modification of the Enterprise Zone located within the City of South Bend, Indiana, which modification would expand the existing Enterprise Zone to include the following rea] ' property as described in the attachment hereto. Section II. That this Resolution constitutes the approval of the request for modification of the Urban Enterprise Zone by the Council and Mayor of the City within which the zone in question is located, as required by the policy guidelines established by the Indiana Enterprise Zone Board, and hereby authorizes the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc. to submit an application recommending an enterprise zone boundary modification to the state Enterprise Zone Board. Section III. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Pamela Meyer, Program Manager for the Urban Enterprise Association, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated this request for a boundary change was initiated by LTV, an AM General Division. She indicated the UEA had approved this unanimously at a special meeting on June 1. She indicated this boundary change would add just over 40 acres to the industrial zone and eventually help AM General qualify for up to a million a year in tax breaks plus other benefits. Council Members Zakrzewski and Slavinskas indicated they were abstaining from voting due to a conflict of interest. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded ' by Council Member Niezgodski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes and two abstentions (Council Members Slavinskas and Zakrzewski.) RESOLUTION NO. 1618 -88 A RESOLUTION OF ASSURANCES RELEVANT TO PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL AND STATE STREAM POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of South Bend intends to make application for Step 3 Federal Construction Grant Funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency , (U.S. EPA) pursuant to P.L. 92 -500, as amended, and in compliance with relevant rules and regulations set forth in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend also intends to apply for a state grant for construction of a Municipal Water Pollution Control Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. By this Resolution, the following assurances, relevant to participation in the U.S. EPA and Indiana Stream Pollution Control Board Construction Grants Programs are hereby made: N tl 'EETING JUNE 13 1988 I. That the City of South Bend shall expedi:_:.,__; initiate and complete the p� in accordance with the project schedule contained in the grant application and agreement; 2. That the proposed facilities described in the facilities plan have been certified as being in conformity with the appropriate approved area -wide 208 Water Quality Management Plan; 3 . That the City of South Bend will implement an approved user charge system through a sewer use ordinance, rate ordinance, and an intermunicipal service agreement throughout the useful life of the facilities; 4 . That the City of South Bend has not knowingly used any individual or organization on the U.S. master list of debarments, suspension or voluntary exclusions; 5. That the City of South Bend will take affirmative steps required by 40 CFR 33 240 to utilize small, minority, women' s and labor surplus area businesses; and 6 . That the costs provided in the Financial Capability Analysis submitted with the Facilities Plan have not changed significantly and, therefore, are still valid at an estimated monthly cost per residential connection ranging from $11.05 to $16.05. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and its approval by the Mayor. /s /John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the State asked that this resolution be adopted which contains assurances relevant to participation in Federal and State stream pollution control board construction grant program. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke about the problems at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1619 -88 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR 1200 SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES/ VOUCHERS TO REPLACE THE UNITS UNDER THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, The South Bend Housing Authority is the applicant for a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, The receipt of Section 8 Certificates /Vouchers will enable The South Bend Housing Authority to replace the units under the Housing Allowance Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby establishes the authority of The South Bend Housing Authority to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for Section 8 Certificates /Vouchers to be used to replace the units under the Housing Allowance Program, to be administered through the South Bend Housing Authority. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its ssage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Alanzo Watson, Director of the Housing Authority, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the Housing Allowance Program will end September 6, 1989, and the City has determined there is a continued need for rental assistance. He indicated the Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority is applying to HUD for 1200 units of Section Certificates and /or Vouchers to facilitate the conversion of renters currently participating in the phase down of the Experimental Housing Allowance Program. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine aves. NO. 1620 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PETITIONING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE y JUNE 13, 1988 REGULAR MEETING ESTABLISHING AN ENHANCED EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM FEE WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36 -8 -16 authorizes the fiscal body of a county to adopt an ordinance to impose an Enhanced Emergency Telephone System Fee to provide the funding for a countywide Enhanced Emergency Telephone System utilizing the three digit number 9 -1 -1 to send automatic number identification and automatic location identification for reporting police, fire, medical, or other emergency situations; and WHEREAS, the city of South Bend, the city of Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County presently have functioning Enhanced Emergency Telephone Systems that serve and benefit all of the citizens of St. Joseph County; WHEREAS, it would be desirable for the St. Joseph County Council to adopt an ordinance establishing a uniform fee for all service users in this county pursuant to State law; and WHEREAS, the system should include all necessary Enhanced Emergency Telephone equipment such as computer hardware, software, and data base provisioning, as well as secondary public safety answering points for the South Bend Fire and Police Departments and the St. Joseph County Fire Dispatch; and WHEREAS, the system should include all telephone service suppliers in St. Joseph County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED BY THE Common Council of the city of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The City of South Bend through its Common Council hereby petitions the St. Joseph County Commissioners and the St. Joseph County Council to enact an ordinance for a countywide emergency telephone system fund that will process fees of service users. SECTION II. The Common Council acknowledges that the fees would be used to pay for the lease, purchase, and maintenance of all Enhanced Emergency Telephone equipment necessary to provide a quality Enhanced Emergency Telephone System on a countywide basis, including all of the provisions currently under contract by the city of South Bend, the city of Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County, as well as the anticipated additional services. SECTION III. Upon adoption of this Resolution, the Common Council directs the City Clerk to send copies to the County Commissioners and to the President of the County Council of St. Joseph County. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this resolution would petition the Commissioners and Council Council to adopt an ordinance establishing an enhanced Emergency Telephone System Fee. He indicated pursuant to State law the fiscal body of the county may adopt an ordinance imposing a monthly fee, and if the county does not adopt such an ordinance the legislative body of a city within the county may petition the county to adopt such an ordinance. He indicated the attached resolution would formally petition the county to adopt such an ordinance. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, questioned the amount of the fee. Council Member Voorde indicated it would be 22 cents per customer. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 39-88 LANDLMARK AMENDING ROPERTY LOCATED AT 929 E.DMILTON, INI THE ACITYSOFRIC 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 Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 40 -88 LLND ANNEXING CITY LIMITS OF SE BENDIANA,CERTAN LAND LOCATED IN PENN 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 June 27, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 41 -88 SOUTHEASTORNER OF JACKSON AND IRONWOOD ROADS, INLOCATED CIITYTOFHE 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 Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 42 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2405 KENWOOD STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 43 -88 A BILL APPROPRIATING $23,407.00 RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing June 27, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 44 -88 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEASE RENTAL REVENUE BONDS ( COVELESKI STADIUM PROJECT) FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing June 27, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 45 -88 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 Luecke made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing June 27, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m. ATTEST: bay o ✓ City Clerk APPROVED: Pre dent 307