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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
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, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting
was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Braboy, Puzzello, Taylor,
Zakrzewski, Crone, Paszak, Voorde and Beck
Absent: None
REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would res-
pectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the August 27, meeting of the
Council and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
/s/ Ann B. Puzzello
/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the August 27, meeting of
the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Puzzello.
The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on
Bill Nos. 71 and 98 -84, and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Resolution
9D and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by- Council Member Taylor. 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 August 27, at 7:05 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Serge
presiding.
BILL NO. 71 -84
A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (PROGRESS AND KNOBLOCK
ST.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan,
gave the Commission report, which was favorable, subject to the release of all utility
easements within the vacated portion of Maplewood Avenue and a final site plan. Kenneth
Fedder, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated
this rezoning was being requested to allow for the expansion of the Stanz Cheese
Company warehouse. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend the bill in Section
1, after the word Area, to read "Subject to the release of all utility easements
within the vacated portion of Maplewood Street and a final site plan. ", seconded by
Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 98 -84 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
14' EAST WEST ALLEY NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST RUNNING EAST
FROM SANCOME AVENUE EAST TO THE INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY ABUTTING LOTS 39 AND 40 FOR A DISTANCE OF 134 FEET,
ALL BEING IN A. H. CUSHING'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Oxian, 1533 Lincoln Way
West, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated he owned the property at 742
Sancome. He indicated this alley is now being used as a dump. He indicated he planned
to close the alley and build at garage across it. Council Member Voorde made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council 1Member Zakrzewski.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 83 -84 A BILL AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REGULATING CONTROLLED
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Council Member Braboy made a motion to refer this bill to the Human Resources Committee,
refer it to Area Plan, and set it for public hearing October 8, seconded by Council
Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the
substitute version 31 set that version for public hearing October 81 and refer it to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. 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 Puzzello. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
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 7:14 p.m. Council
President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7380 -84 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (PROGRESS AND
KNOBLOCK ST.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member Crone 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 Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Crone. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7381 -84 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
FIRST 14' EAST WEST ALLEY NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST RUNNING
EAST FROM SANCOME AVENUE EAST TO THE INTERSECTING NORTH -
SOUTH ALLEY ABUTTING LOTS 39 AND 40 FOR A DISTANCE OF 134
FEET, ALL BEING IN A. H. CUSHING'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1196 -84 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 100 E. WAYNE, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
J 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 100 E.
Wayne and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lot Numbered Seven (7) as shown on the recorded Plat of River Bend Addition,
recorded May 4, 1977 in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana,
in Plat Book "R ", page 31.
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 real property tax abatement only
and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
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SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption y the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Thomas Gibson, of the
Holladay Corporation, indicated they planned to construct a 100,000 square foot of
commercial office space. He indicated the project investment is estimated at $9,100,000.
He indicated this will generate 260 addition full -time jobs. Council Member Zakrzewski
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1197 -84 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 330 EAST JEFFERSON 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 330 E.
Jefferson, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A part of Block 6 of the Plat of River Bend Addition, City of South Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of
the Northeastern boundary of Columbia street and the Eastern boundary of Western
Avenue; thence along said Eastern boundary Northeasterly 114.31 feet along an
arc to the left and having a radius of 424.47 feet and subtended by a long chord
having a bearing of North 7020114" East and a length of 113.97 feet; thence
North 0022'16" West 284.57 feet along said Eastern boundary; thence North 5026'02"
East 117.19 feet along said Eastern boundary to the Southern boundary of Jefferson
Boulevard; thence continuing along said Southern boundary Northeasterly 275.51
feet along an arc to the right and having a radius of 275.81 feet and subtended
by a long chord having a bearing of North 53014153" East and a length of 264.20
feet; thence the next five courses along the Western boundary of Block 9 of said
Plat: South 19047116" East 156.66 feet; thence South 25055'32" East 90.64 feet;
thence South 53010113" East 102.76 feet; thence South 26046129" East 232.03
feet; thence South 25039111" East 22.00 feet; thence South 70000100" West 217.00
feet; thence South 20000100 East 120.00 feet; thence South 46038'09" West 155.47
feet to the Eastern boundary of Columbia Street; thence along said eastern boundary
Northwesterly 192.33 feet along an arc to the left having a radius of 421.97
feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 56027'21" West and
a length of 191.16 feet; thence North 69032'51" west 95.25 feet along said boundary
to the Point of Beginning.
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 real property tax abatement only
and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney,
indicated this abatement was being requested in order to put on an addition to the
existing facility. He indicated this project will create 50 new permanent jobs and
will eventually employ an additional 180 new employees. Council Member Taylor made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1198 -84 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 706- 720 FELLOWS STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 706 -720
S. Fellows Street, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A parcel of land being lots Fifty -nine (59) through Sixty- four(64), inclusive,
and lots Sixty -seven (67) through Seventy -two (72), inclusive, and the 14 foot
wide alley lying immediately adjacent to said Lots, all in J. Rush's 4th Addition,
South Bend, Indiana, nd being more particularly described as follows, viz: Beginning
at the intersection of the South right -of -way line of Bronson Street (40.5 feet
wide) with the West right -of -way line of Rush Stret (55 feet wide), said intersection
being the Northeast corner of Lot Sixty -seven (67) in said J. Rush's 4th addition;
thence South 0002136" East, along said West line of Rush Street, also being the
East line of Lots 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, and 72 in said Addition, a measured distance
of 239.84 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot Seventy -two (72) in said addition;
thence North 89045115" West, along the South line of said Lot Seventy -two (72),
and said South line projected, and along the south line of Lot Sixty -four (64)
in said Addition, a measured distance of 289.49 feet to the Southwest corner of
said Lot Sixty -four (64); thence North 005141" West, along said Lot Sixty -four
(64); thence North 0005141" West, along the East line of Fellows Street, also
being the West line of Lots 64, 63, 62, 61, 60 and 59 in said Addition, a measured
distance of 239.53 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Fifty -nine (59);
thence South 89048155" East, along the South line of said Bronson Street, a
measured, istance of 289.70 feet to the point of beginning.
A parcel of land being a part of Rush's Fourth Addition to the City of South
Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, as recorded in the Office of the Recorder of
St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows,
viz: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Sixty -seven (67) in said Rush's
Forth Addition; thence South 0002136" East, along the West right -of -way line of
that part of, now vacated, Rush Street, a distance of 239.10 feet; thence South
89048055." East, parallel ith the South right -of -way line of Bronson Street (formerly
Canal Street), a distance of 27.50 feet to the centerline of Rush Street; thence
North 00,02136" West, along said centerline, a dstance of 239.10 feet to said
South right -of -way line of Bronson Street; thence Nroth 89046155" West, along
said South right -of -way line, a distance of 27.50 feet to the place of beginning.
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.
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only
and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Thomas
they planned to construct an office and warehouse facility in the
He indicated this could bring twenty -two new jobs into the commun
retain six full -time jobs. Council Member Voorde made a motion to
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by
nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1199 -84
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
2301 -2303 BENDIX 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
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known as 2301 -2303 Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
A part of the South east Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East,
German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section; thence North 90 degress 00
minutes 00 seconds West 470 feet along the south line of said section; thence
North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 40 feet to a point on the north boundary
of Lathrop Street, said point being the point of beginning of this description:
thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 749.36 feet; thence Southeasterly
540.34 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 506.47 feet and subtended
by a long chord having a bearing of South 56 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds East
and a length of 515.09 feet to the West boundary of Bendix Drive; thence South 0
degrees 02 minutes 06 seconds East 435.34 feet along said boundary; thence South
44 degrees 54 minutes 22 seconds West 42.43 feet to the north boundary of Lathrop
Street; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 400.00 feet along
said north boundary to the point of beginning and containing 6.545 acres, more
or less.
The above described tract of land is subject to a perpetual easement 40 eet in
width off the entire northeast side in favor of Chicago South Shore and South
Bend Railraod. Also, a perpetual easement 10 feet in width lying adjacent to
and south of the above described 40 foot wide easement in favor of Indiana Bell
Telephone Company.
The bearing of the south line of the southeast quarter of Section 28 is assumed
North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and prepared
a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the
area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et
seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other
information as required by law of the area in 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 and hereby adopts a Resolution designating
this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of Real property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice of
the resolution to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing
before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Is/ Ann Puzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Thomas Gibson, of the
Holladay Corporation, indicated they planned to build a facility to be leased to
Clark Equipment. He indicated 32 new jobs will be created. Council Member Serge
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1200 -84 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
RELATING TO: WHITEFORD NATIONALEASE, INC. PROJECT.
WHEREAS, at the present time there are insufficient employment opportunities and
insufficient diversification of business, commerce and industry in and near the City
of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "); and
WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the City would be benefited by the acquisition
and construction of economic development facilities in the corporate limits of the
City pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and
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WHEREAS, Whiteford NationaLease, Inc., which is an Indiana corporation, proposes
to acquire and construct economic development facilities in South Bend, Indiana as
defined in the Act if the City will finance costs of such economic development facilities
pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an application
by Whiteford NationaLease, Inc., for the issuance of City of South Bend Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds in the approximate principal amount of Nine Hundred Ninety -
nine Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($999,000), to be repaid with approximately 9.25%
interest over approximately four years and nine months, with the proceeds of the
bonds being used to acquire economic development facilities to be based and located
in South Bend, Indiana, which will result in the creation of new jobs in and near
South Bend, Indiana.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana resolves
as follows:
1. The project constitutes economic development facilities which shall be financed
by the City through the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the Act and the City is
willing, upon compliance with all provisions of Indiana law, to authorize approximately
Nine Hundred Ninety Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($990,000.00) of its revenue bonds,
which bonds will not be general obligations of the City but will be payable solely
from the limited sources authorized and permitted by the Act.
2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the economic welfare of the
City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act.
3. Whiteford NationaLease, Inc. may proceed with acquisition and construction
of the economic development facilities in reliance upon this resolution.
4. That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development
Commission, the South Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall
be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue
such Bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the City of South
Bend, Indiana, their officers and agents, shall not incur any liability if for any
reason theproposed issuance of such Bonds is not consummated.
This Inducement Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney,
indicated this resolution should be amended by accepting a substitute resolution on
file with the City Clerk. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the substitute,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Mr. Szarwark indicated
that Whiteford planned to acquire 16 to 17 tractors to be based and located within
the City of South Bend. He indicated that 20 new jobs will be created. Council
Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council
Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1201 -84 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEASE PURCHASE OF CLAY UTILITIES
WATER WORKS FACILITIES AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, negotiations have been conducted over an extended period of time between
the Mayor and other members and employees of the Executive Department of the City of
South Bend and Clay Utilities, Inc., culminating in a form of Lease for sewage disposal
facilities from CLAY UTILITIES, INC., to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the Leases proposals contemplate the use of the
current rates and charges used by Clay Utilities, Inc., as approved by the Public
Service Commission of Indiana and which require the approval of the City of South
Bend;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the terms and conditions of the proposed form of leases are
approved and agreed to solely as the basis for a hearing, as required by law, and
that such hearing should be held before this Common Council upon the necessity for
the execution of such leases and whether the rentals provided for therein are fair
and reasonable rentals for the waterworks facilities, prior to the final determination
of such question, so that this Common Council may determine whether to execute such
leases as now written, or as modified, said hearing to be had at the regular meeting
of this Council to be held the 8th day of October, 1984 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock
P.M. (E.S.T.)
BE IT RESOLVED, that said hearing shall additionally include the determination
as to whether said rates and charges are nondiscriminatory, reasonable and just.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk cause as notice to be prepared in
due legal form of the aforesaid hearing and published forthwith which notices are in
the form attached hereto and made a part hereof; that a copy of the proposed leases,
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rates and charges be placed on public file in the office of the City Clerk starting
tomorrow and remain available to the public until the time of the hearing.
Approved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend on the 10th day of
September 1984.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Robert Parker, attorney,
indicated this resolution was necessary in order to advertise the legal notices necessary.
Council Member Crone made a motion to amend the resolution by adding the 8th day of
October seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to adopt this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 99 -84 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE
"CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1984 (1818 REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP PROJECT),
IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading September 24, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 100 -84 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE
"CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1984 (CROWE, CHIZEK AND COMPANY PROJECT), IN THE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF FOUR MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($4,200,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading September 24, 1984, seconded by Council Member
Serge. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 7382 -84 AN AMENDING ARTICLE 14 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH A CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the
rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council
Member Serge. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. 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, City Controller, indicated
this was the same bill, as far as content, that the Council heard August 27. He
indicated it was advertised incorrectly, and has been readvertised for public hearing
this evening. Council Member Voorde made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 102 -84
A BILL APPROPRIATING $17,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SECURE BUILDING AND DEMOLITION
PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading September 24, and refer it to the Human Resoures
Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 103 -84 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF WATERWORKS FACILITIES OF
CLAY UTILITIES, INC. AND APPROVING THE CURRENT RATES AND
CHARGES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading October 8, and refer it to the Utilities Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 104 -84
A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC., AND APPROVING THE CURRENT RATES AND
CHARGES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October 8, and refer it to the Utilities Committee,
seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
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Council Member Voorde indicated
that the Board of Public Works planned to give
away
the Real Services Building within
the next 30 days. He indicated that if any
Council
Members had any questions regarding
this building, they should contact the Board of
Public Works.
Council Member Voorde indicated
he had discussed the proposed bond issue with
Michael
Vance and John Leszczynski. He
indicated he could support this bond issue on
the
priviso that a bond redemption
fund be established.
There being no further business
to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council
Member`Taylor made a motion to
adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello.
The
motion carried and the meeting
was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
City Clerk
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