HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-85 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
APRIL 29, 1985
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, April 29, 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, Paszek, 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
respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the April 8, meeting of the
Council and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
Beverlie J. Beck
Ann Puzzello
Thomas Zakrzewski
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the April 8, meeting of the
Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion
carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1278 -85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMEMORATING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO
OUR COMMUNITY BY THE LATE HENRY FERRETTIE.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes with sincere
sadness the passing of one of St. Joseph County's finest and most dedicated public
servants, Henry "Hank" Ferrettie; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes with pride his eight (8) years as a Democratic
Commissioner from District 3; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council notes that one of Hank Ferrettie's greatest contributions
to our County was his leadership in bringing "cooperation pride, and enthusiasm" to
public office; and
WHEREAS, there are other countless contributions throughout our community which are
tributes to the hard work of Hank Ferrettie, some of which include: the County Services
Buildings in Mishawaka; the Capital Avenue Bridge; the continuation of passenger service
on the Chicago, South Shore and South Bend Railroads; and his many years of service on
County, regional, and other civic boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, the sincerity and loyal dedication which the late Henry Ferrettie brought to
the Office of County Commissioner is just a part of the rich legacy which our community
will long remember.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly commemorates the late Henry "Hank" Ferrettie, for a life filled with
dedicated service whereby so many individuals were touched and enriched by knowing him.
SECTION II. The Common Council expresses its deepest sympathy to Pauline Ferrettie
and her family, and sincerely hopes that the rich and abundant memories of her husband
will brighten the years ahead.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage 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/ Beverly D. Crone
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Al B. Paszek
Member of the Common Council
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/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Serge read the
resolution and presented it to the Ferrettie family. Council Member Braboy 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. 1279 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ALL TEACHERS OF THE SOUTH BEND
COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DESIGNATING MAY 8, 1985, AS TEACH DAY
U.S.A. AND MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 11TH AS NATIONAL TEACHER
APPRECIATION WEEK.
WHEREAS, in May the role of teachers in the United States will be recognized by
proclamations and resolutions at the National, State and local levels; and
WHEREAS, America's greatest strength has been an educated citizenry; and
WHEREAS, much of the progress made in America is due to our system of free and
universal public education for all persons with the classroom teacher being at the very
foundation; and
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WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes the essential role of teachers in
our educational system where the classroom teacher is challenged daily to reach out to
every student and provide the assistance and guidance necessary for full intellectual
development; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the essential role of the classroom teacher is
challenged daily to reach out to every student and provide the assistance and guidance
necessary for full intellectual development; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the essential role of the classroom teacher
and sees it as a key to the intellectual and occupational preparation of all of our
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recognizes the vital role that teachers
have in public education in America and publicly recognize the dedication and
contributions of the classroom teacher.
SECTION II. The Council commends all teachers of the South Bend Community School
Corporation for their many contributions to our educational system, and in recognition
thereof declares May 8, 1985, as Teacher Day U.S.A. in South Bend, Indiana, and further
declares May 5 through May 11th as National Teacher Appreciation Week in South Bend,
Indiana.
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 /s/ Ann B. Puzzello
Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council
/s/ Eugenia Braboy /s /Robert G. Taylor
Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Thomas Zakrzewsk
Member of the Common Council Member of the Common
/s/ Beverly D. Crone
Member of the Common
/s/ Al B. Paszek
Member of the Common
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the
resolution and presented it to Anna Pappas, president of the NEA. 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.
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REPORTS
Council Member Zakrzewski indicated that the Public Works Committee would meet Thursday,
May 2 to discuss the Ethnol Plant.
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Council Member Voorde indicated that -the- Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill
No. 14 -85 and recommended it favorable...
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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:50 p.m. Council
President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7439 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1104 E. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, 11,05 E. WAYNE STREET
AND 220 S. EDDY STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as
amended, in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion
carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7440 -85 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NONREVERTING "EAST RACE WATERWAY
FUND."
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to a pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7441 -85 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
SOUTH BEND AT SECTION 4 -22 REGULATING THE LICENSING OF
CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1280 -85 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 851 S. MARIETTA AVENUE 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
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 851 S.
Marietta Avenue and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A parcel of land being a part of Lots 91 -98 and 99 -106 J. Rush's 4th Addition, and
part of Lots 124, 125 and 132, E. H. Rush's Addition, City of South Bend, Indiana,
and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the new South right -of -way line of Bronson Street
(60 feet R /W) and the centerline of the now vacated Clinton Street; thence South
89049100" East along the new South right -of -way line of Bronson Stret (60 feet R /W,
a measured distance of 249.00 feet; thence South 44056131" East, a measured
distance of 28.35 feet to the new West right -of -way line of Marietta Street (60 R /W);
thence South 0003124" East along said West right -of -Way line of Marietta Street, a
measured distance of 359.00 feet; thence North 89049100" West, a measured distance
of 269.02 feet to the centerline of the now vacated Clinton Street; thence North
0003124" West along said centerline of now vacated Clinton Street, a measured
distance of 379.00 feet to the place of beginning containing 2.3361 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 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.
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 29, 1985
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/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Tom Gibson of the Holladay
Corporation, indicated this abatement would be used for a facility to house Montgomery
Wards Telemarketing Operations. He indicated 280 new jobs will be created. 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. 1281 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE REQUEST MADE BY HIGH
TECH MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS BE ACTED UPON FAVORABLY BY THE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, it has come to the Common Council's attention that High Tech Manufacturing
Products is seeking financial assistance through the Business Development Corporation;
and
WHEREAS, High Tech is the only minority owned and operated lawn and garden supplier;
and
WHEREAS, this business has been in operation for almost two (2) years and is located
at 408 West Sample in the Studebaker Corridor which is in an Enterprise Zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council requests that the request made by High Tech
Manufacturing Products be acted upon favorably by the Business Development Corporation.
SECTION II. The Council requests that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the BDC
by the City Clerk's Office.
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/ Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Eugenia Braboy
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Members Zakrzewski and
Braboy indicated that High Tech Manufacturing is seeking financial assistance through the
Business Development Corporation. They indicated that High Tech was located in the
Studebaker Corridor and they are the only minority owned and operated lawn and garden
supplier. Council Member Zakrzewski read the resolution. 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. 1282 -85 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
RELATING TO: THOMAS MITTLER, D /B /A/ T.A.N.K.S., 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 of
economic development facilities in the corporate limits of the City pursuant to the
provisions of Indiana Code 36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and
WHEREAS, Thomas W. Mittler, d /b /a T.A.N.K.S., an Indiana resident, proposes to
acquire 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 Thomas W. Mittler, d /b /a T.A.N.K.S., for the issuance of City of South Bend Industrial
Developmetn Revenue Bonds in the approximate principal amount of One Million Two Hundred
Fifty Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($1,250,000.00), to be repaid at 70% of the National
Prime Rate rounded off to the nearest quarter point, 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:
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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
One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000.00) 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.
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3. The Company may proceed with acquisition and construction of the economic
development facility 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 the
proposed 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. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for
the Economic Development Commission, indicated they planned to acquire machinery and
special gas cylinders. He indicated four to five jobs will be created. Council Member
Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1283 -85
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
RELATING TO AN APPLICATION BY 3300 SAMPLE STREET ASSOCIATES,
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS
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 of
economic development facilities in the corporate limits of the City pursuant to the
provisions of Indiana Code 36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and
WHEREAS, 3300 Sample Street Associates, an Indiana limited partnership ( "Company "),
proposes to acquire and rehabilitate 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 Company, for the issuance of City of South Bend Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
in the approximate principal amount of Two Million and no /100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00),
with terms of repayment to be determined by the market rates at the time the bonds are
sold and the proceeds of the bonds will be used to acquire and make improvements to real
estate at 3300 Sample Street, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, for lease to industrial
tenants with an anticipated two hundred (200) new jobs by tenants with an anticipated
annual payroll of approximately $3,000,000.
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
One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,250,000.00) 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. The Company may proceed with acquisition and construction of the economic
development facility 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 the
proposed 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.
REGULAR MEETING
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
APRIL 29, 1985
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for
the Economic Development Commission, indicated this bond issue was for the acquisition
and rehabilitation of the former South Bend Toy Building. He indicated during the
initial state of renovation approximately 10 -15 new jobs could be created. He indicated
they anticipated 200 jobs could be involved when the total project is completed. Council
Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1284 -85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE INDIANA OFFICE
OF SOCIAL SERVICES AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU FUND.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the
City and is the applicant for the Youth Service Bureau funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. that it hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of
South Bend to submit an application for Youth Services Bureau funds.
SECTION II. That the director of the Youth Service Bureau shall be designated the
Administrative Agent for this grant. That for every category established under this
Resolution, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget in ordinance
form, prior to the expenditure of any grant money received upon approval of this
application.
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/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Bonnie Strycker, Director,
indicated this would allow the Bureau of apply for a limited amount of funds, which would
support the overall operation of the Bureau. She indicated she anticipated they would
received approximately $13,000. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1285 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING OF THE RUNAWAY SHELTER FOR THE YEAR 1985 -1976.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the
City, and, therefore, is the Applicant for a Grant for the Runaway Shelter,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend
to submit an application for operation funds for the Youth Services Bureau Runaway
Shelter.
SECTION II. That the director of the Youth Service Bureau shall be designated the
Administrative Agent for this project. For for every category established under this
Resolution, the director of the Youth Service Bureau shall submit to the Common Council a
line item budget in ordinance form, prior to the expenditure of any grant money received
upon approval of this application.
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/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Bonnie Strycker, Director,
indicated this would allow the Bureau to submit a grant application for funds to support
the Shelter. 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.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 24 -85
A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER
ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -68, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
(716 W. COLFAX)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING _APRIL 29,_ 1985
BILL NO. 25 -85 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER
ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -68, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
(920 W. WASHINGTON)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 26 -85 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER
ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -68, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
(1938 E. EEING)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 27 -85 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 28 -85 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST ALLEY
EAST OF FRANCIS STREET RUNNING NORTH FROM CORBY STREET FOR A DISTANCE
OF 205 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2998 (ALL
BEING SORIN'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW WITHIN AND A
PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA). SAID ALLEY IS IN THE BLOCK
BOUNDED BY FRANCIS STREET, HOWARD STREET, EDDY STREET AND CORBY
STREET.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13,and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation
Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 7442 -85
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LOAN
AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF TRUST, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND
APPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE INLAND DISTRIBUTING
CORPORATION PROJECT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to suspend the rules
and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. 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. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development
Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bond issue would be
used to acquire, remodel, expand and equip manufacturing and office facilities for use by
Inland. He indicated five new jobs would be created. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The bill passed by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 30 -85
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE INTERESTS OF RUBIN HOFFMAN,
DECEASED, SARA LILLIAN HOFFMAN, AND ELSIE HOFFMAN, UNDER THE $110,000
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO
HOFFMAN BROTHERS AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The
s motion carried.
BILL NO. 31 -85 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO
ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1985 (MURPHY
MOTOR FREIGHT LINES, INC. PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS (1,280,000.00) 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
second reading and public hearing May 13, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 32 -85
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO
ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1985 (3300 SAMPLE
STREET ASSOCIATES PROJECT), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) 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
second reading and public hearing May 13, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 33 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $81,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO
PROJECT R &S 8506, SR 23 AND OLIVE STREET WIDENING AND SIGNALIZATION.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 29, 1985
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Public Works Committee,
seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 34 -85
A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,00.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO
PROJECT R &S 8505 ISLAND REMOVAL ON SAMPLE WEST OF CHAPIN WITHIN THE
LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Public Works Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 35 -85
A BILL APPROPRIATING $21,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND
SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 829 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SEWER, WITHIN THE
CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Public Works Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 36 -85
A BILL APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO
PROJECT R &S 8501, JEFFERSON STREET AND EDDY STREET REALIGNMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 37 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $400,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND
TO PROJECT R &S 8502 1985 RESURFACING PROJECT, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD
AND STREET FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Public Works Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 38 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND
TO PROJECT R &S 8503 WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF TWYCKENHAM DRIVE
FROM MCKINLEY AVENUE TO SR 23 WITHIN SOUTH BEND, WITHIN THE LOCAL
ROAD AND STREET FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Public Wroks Committee,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 39 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $150,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO
PROJECT R &S 8504, CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND
STREET FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Public Works Committee,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 40 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND
SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 828 INLET RECONSTRUCTION, WITHIN THE
CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13, and refer it to the Utilities Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 41 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH
CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE INNER -CORE AREA OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 13 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 42 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE INNER -CORE AREA OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing May 28 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report from Area Plan
Bill No. 13 -85 - 1117 W. Western
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Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second
reading May 13, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council!
Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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