HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-89 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 21, 1989
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, August 21, 1989, at 7:00
p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski,
Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski,
Coleman, and Voorde
Absent: Duda
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 August 21, 1989, at 7:05 p.m., with eight members
present. Chairman Luecke presiding.
BILL NO.
75 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF
SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1990, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1990,
INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
76 -89 A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH
BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1990.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills,
proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member
Coleman made a motion to combine bills 75 -89 and 76 -89 for purpose of public
hearing, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. The Honorable
Mayor Joseph Kernan, made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the
"City's in better shape, but the ground that we're on is still soft." He stated
that the proposed $49.9 million budget for next year will cover all projected
expenditures, with $1 million left over as an operating cash balance. He indicated
that the sum of money sounds like a lot, but could disappear should the City be
faced with an unforeseen expenditure. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
continue both bills in the Council Portion to the August 28, 1989 meeting, seconded
by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
77 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF
THE CENTURY CENTER FUND AND THE PARKING GARAGE FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1990 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1990, 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. Katherine Humphreys, City
Controller made the presentation on the bill. She indicated that the Century
Center Budget is estimated at $1.8 million, that exceeds projected revenues by
$180,000.00. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to continue this bill in the
Council portion to the August 28, 1989 meeting, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The motion carried.
There being no further business
Council Member Zakrzewski made
Slavinskas. The motion carried
ATTEST:
City Clerk c
to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
3 motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
and the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
APPROVED:
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