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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-86 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1986 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, January 13, 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, Paszek, Voorde and Beck 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 December 2, December 16, December 18 and December 30, and January 6, 1986 meets of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. Beverlie J. Beck Ann Puzzello Thomas Zakrzewski Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the December 2, December 16, December 18 and December 30, January 6, 1986 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1388 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING BEVERLY D. CRONE FOR HER DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A SOUTH BEND COUNCILMAN -AT -LARGE WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that Beverly D. Crone has diligently served the citizens of South Bend as a Councilman -at -Large since January 1, 1980; and WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Council's Personnel and Finance Committee in the early 1980's she earned a reputation of meticulously reviewing all municipal budgets for possible tax savings; and WHEREAS, Councilman Crone authored the sewage insurance rate reduction ordinance which resulted in savings to residential customers yet maintained the fiscal integrity of the program and the Older Adults Council for the City; and WHEREAS, Councilman Crone will long be remembered as a person who stands up and fights for what she believes in. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks Beverly D. Crone for her dedicated public service as a Councilman -at- Large. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Councilman Crone's contributions to help improve the City of South Bend, and wishes her continued success as she serves as County Auditor for St. Joseph County. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council /s/ Al B. Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Zakrzewski read the resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1986 RESOLUTION NO. 1389 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE IN CONTROLLING THE JANUARY 8, 1986, FIRE AT THE MAR MAIN ARMS AND THE JANUARY 10, 1986, FIRE AT ROBERTSON'S WAREHOUSE WHEREAS, on January 2, 1986, at 7:42 p.m., the South Bend Police Department Communication Center received notification of a fire at the Mar Main Arms apartment building; and WHEREAS, the Mar Main Arms apartment building serves as residence for more than 100 residents, the majority of whom are elderly; and WHEREAS, the lives and property of the residents of Mar Main Arms were in jeopardy as a result of the fire; and WHEREAS, in spite of extreme weather conditions, members of the South Bend Fire Department and the South Bend Police Department through their immediate response and unstinting efforts and without concern for their own personal safety, evacuated the building, brought the fire under control, prevented loss of life and minimized damages to the building and its contents; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council wishes to commend Fire Chief Luther Taylor, the Assistants Chiefs and the individual Firemen who responded to the Mar Main alarm along with Chief Charles Hurley, the Assistant Chiefs, the sworn police personnel who responded to the Mar Main Alarm and the personnel who responded to the Mar Main alarm and the personnel of the South Bend Police Department Communication Center who handle the dispatch duties; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 1986, at 6:03 a.m. the South Bend Police Department Communication Center received notification of a fire at Robertson's Warehouse building; and WHEREAS, the Robertson's Warehouse fire was an extra alarm fire which threatened to destroy the entire building which is a part of the East Race Redevelopment area; and WHEREAS, both the South Bend Fire Department and the South Bend Police Department once more performed valiantly in spite of inclement weather and early morning traffic in order to provide for public safety, contain the fire and minimize damage to the property; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council wishes to commend Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Police Chief Charles Hurley, their Assistant Chiefs and the individual members of the Fire and Police Departments for their performances at the Robertson's Warehouse fire. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby publicly commends Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Police Chief Charles Hurley along with all members of their departments whose response and efforts help to avert potential disaster at the Mar Main Arms apartment building and to avoid the total destruction of property at the Robertson's Warehouse building. SECTION II. The Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the commitment and dedication with which the members of the South Bend Fire Department and the South Bend Police Department performs their duties in spite of severe weather and other adverse conditions. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council /s/ Eugenia Braboy Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council /s/ Al B. Paszek Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Members Serge and Taylor presented the resolution to the Police and Fire Departments, after Council Member Taylor read the resolution. Mayor Parent signed the resolutions and commended both departments. T. Brooks Brademas, developer of the old Lathe Works, commended both police and fire for the work done in fighting that fire. Council �J 1 lJ 1 1 0 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1986 Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1390 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COUNCIL FOR ITS POSITION ON THE UTILIZATION OF TOLL ROAD REVENUES AND SUPPORTING THAT POSITION. WHEREAS, the principle and interest upon bonds issued by the State of Indiana or its Toll Road Finance Authority in the purpose of financing construction of the Indiana Toll Road or funding the original financing thereof or reimbursing costs incurred in connection therewith have been fully paid and such bonds redeemed; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I. C. 8- 15 -2 -23, the Toll Road Finance Authority of the State of Indiana is authorized to continue to levy and collect tolls on the Indiana Toll Road for an indeterminate period after full payment of such bonds and interest thereupon, and to utilize the proceeds thereof for various specified purposes other than the maintenance and operation of such Toll Road; and WHEREAS, such purposes include the funding of Toll Road projects in portions of the State of Indiana other than those served by such Indiana Toll Roads; and WHEREAS, the vast majority of persons utilizing such Indiana Toll Road and paying toll thereon reside within those counties of Indiana wherein such Toll Road is located; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend is of the opinion that the proceeds of tolls paid by users of the Indiana Toll Road should be utilized in those areas of the State wherein the vast majority of such users reside, and that to utilize the proceeds of such tolls in areas of the State other than those in which the vast majority of such users reside would be an unfair and inequitable burden upon such users and an unwarranted benefit to those residents of other areas within the State wherein such proceeds may be applied; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 1986, the St. Joseph County Council passed Resolution No. RO1 -86 requesting that the Indiana Toll Road Authority utilize proceeds from the collection of tolls on the Indiana Toll Road for the maintenance and operation of such Toll Road or for the maintenance, operation or construction of other public highways within those counties of the State of Indiana wherein such Toll Road is located and further requesting that the Indiana General Assembly adopt legislation prohibiting the Toll Road Finance Authority from utilizing the proceeds of the tolls collected on the Indiana Toll Road for any other purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The St. Joseph County Council is hereby commended for its leadership and foresight in adopting Resolution No. R01 -86 concerning the utilization of tolls collected on the Indiana Toll Road by the Indiana Toll Road Finance Authority. Section II. The Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby joins the St. Joseph County Commissioners in requesting that the Indiana Toll Road Finance Authority utilize proceeds from the collection of tolls on the Indiana Toll Road for no purpose other than: a. The operation and maintenance of such Toll Road; B. The financing of other roads or such projects within those counties of Indiana wherein such Toll Road is located. and that the Indiana General Assembly adopt legislation prohibiting the Indiana Toll Finance Authority from utilizing the proceeds of tolls collected on the Indiana Toll Road for any purpose other than: a. The operation and maintenance of such Toll Road; b. The financing of other road or such projects within those counties of Indiana wherein such Toll Road is located. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its 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 Robert G. Taylor Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council /s/ Al B. Paszek 3 Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde 's' Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read the resolution and indicated a copy would be sent to the State senate, house of representatives, County Council, and County Commissioners. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on all the bills on the Agenda. He indicated Bill No. 121 received a favorable recommendation, Bill No. 169 received no recommendation; Bill No. 170 would be continued until January 27, Bill No. 177 received no recommendation and Bill 183 received a favorable recommendation. Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Resolutions A, B and C and they received favorable recommendations. Council Member Zakrzewski 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 Monday, January 13, 1986, at 7:32 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 121 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 -1411 LINDEN AVE., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was favorable. Douglas Peirce, registered land surveyor, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the petitioner was requesting these two properties be rezoned in order that they could be converted for residential purposes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 132 -85 Council Member this bill until carried. BILL NO. 169 -85 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF LAUREL STREET RUNNING FROM WESTERN AVENUE TO NAPIER STREET, EXCEPTING THE INTERSECTING EAST -WEST 14' ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 243.56 FEET MORE OR LESS, ALL BEING ON WILLETS SUBDIVISION OF B.O.L. 89 AND DEARDOFFS SUBDIVISION OF B.O.L. 90 AND LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 10 OF LOTS 6 AND 15 RESPECTIVELY. Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on January 27, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502, 504 & 508 EAST LASALLE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Oxian, Vice President of Historic Preservation, indicated that president of Lauber's would make the presentation. Howard Schmitt, president of Laubers gave a history of his family and the founding of their sheet metal business. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 170 -85 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 1ST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF DELAWARE STREET RUNNING EAST FROM OLIVE STREET TO PHILLIPA LYING BETWEEN LOTS 259 THRU 264 AND LOTS 277 THRU 282 ALL BEING IN "HIGHLAND PARK 2ND ADD" AND "HIGHLAND PARK 2ND ADD" (UNRECORDED) TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until January 27, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 177 -85 A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED AT 22901 CLEVELAND ROAD EXTENSION IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until January 27, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 183 -85 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF HURON STREET RUNNING EAST FROM WARREN STREET TO GRANT STREET EXCEPTING THE INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. ALL BEING IN SUMMIT 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. C 1 F-JI I REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1986 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Stanley Dudka, the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this alley should be closed for safety purposes for his children, as well as intruders. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Voorde made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: 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 7:53 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and eight members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7590 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 -1411 LINDEN AVE., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7591 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502, 504 & 508 EAST LASALLE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7592 -86 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF HURON STREET RUNNING EAST FROM WARREN STREET TO GRANT STREET EXCEPTING THE INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. ALL BEING IN SUMMIT 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTIONS Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing on resolutions A & B, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1391 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 903 S. MAIN STREET AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 903 S. Main, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: Lots 27, 28, 29, and 30 in the recorded plat of South Bend City Addition as recorded in the records of St. Joseph County, Indiana, EXCEPTING: The South 10.00 feet of Lot #30. ALSO: The East half of a vacated alley lying West of and adjacent to said parcel. 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 questions; and REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13,, 1986 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 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. Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION NO. 1392 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1607 S. MAIN STREET AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 1607 S. Main, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: PARCEL I: All of Lots Numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 all as shown on the recorded Plat of J. P. Creed's Second Addition to the City of South Bend, together with a 14 foot alley lying West of and adjacent to Lots Numbered 1 to 6, both inclusive; and together with the North Half of a 14 foot vacated alley lying South and adjacent to said lot 6, all as shown on the recorded Plat of J. P. Creed's Second Addition to the City of South Bend. PARCEL II: Also, a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13 Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of Indiana Avenue and the East line of South Main Street in said City as existed on February 19, 1939; thence running East along the South line of Indiana Avenue a distance of 99 feet; thence running South 113 feet, more or less, to the North line of an alley 20 feet wide; thence West on the North line of said alley 99 feet to the East line of Main Street to a point directly South of the place of beginning; thence North 113 feet to the place of beginning. be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and 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 questions; 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. r %L' . REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1986 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 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. Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Thomas Brunner, City Attorney, indicated that Enterprise Associates planned to rehabilitate the South Bend Carton Building, located at 903 S. Main. He indicated that the estimated value of this property after completion will be $600,000, and that at least six new full -time jobs will be created. He indicated that Enterprise Associates planned to build a 24,000 square foot multi - purpose industrial building at the site of the former Wooden Keg restaurant. He indicated that after completion the estimated value of this property will be $750,000, and at least ten new jobs will be created. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1391 -86, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1392 -86, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1393 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 322 -330 EAST COLFAX AVENUE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 322 -330 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A part of lot Numbered Twenty -five (25) as shown on the Original Plat of the Town of Lowell and also a part of Miller and Green's First Addition to the Town of Lowell, all now within a part of the City of South Bend bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Colfax Avenue and Ginz Avenue, which point is on the South line of Colfax Avenue, 256.3 feet West of an iron set South 5 degrees 31 minutes East along the West line of said Ginz Avenue a distance of 274.4 feet; thence West parallel with and 273 feet South of the South line of Colfax Avenue a distance of 167.9 feet; thence North 15 degrees and 6 minutes West a distance of 87.7 feet; thence South 89 degrees and 47 minutes West a distance of 47.25 feet; thence South 0 degrees 56 minutes East 188.2 feet to the South line of Colfax Avenue; thence East 118.48 feet to the place of beginning, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and 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 questions; 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 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. j" REGULAR MEETING Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council JANUARY 13, 1986 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Boyer, general partner, in the East Race Properties, indicated they planned to renovate the White House Manufacturing Building into a retail, commercial and residential complex. He indicated there would be twenty luxury condominiums with enclosed parking. He indicated thirty -five permanent full -time jobs will be created. He showed an architectural rendering of the proposed building. 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 eight ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 1 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF EDISON ROAD RUNNING WEST FROM THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF HICKORY FOR A DISTANCE OF 420 FEET LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1 THROUGH 10 AND 17 THROUGH 26 OF EDISON ROAD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing January 27 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 2 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FOURTEEN FOOT ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 25, 26, 27 AND 28 OF BERNER GROVE FIRST ADDITION, SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING PROPERTY WITH COMMERCIAL RETAIL STORES AND PARKING LOT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing January 27 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 3 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 4500/4600 WEST BLOCK OF THE CLEVELAND ROAD EXTENSION IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 4 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 5200 BLOCK OF WEST LINDEN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 5 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER TWO, ARTICLE 13 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA THERETO. This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing January 27 and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 6 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CLEANING AND TUCK - POINTING OF MASONRY AND TERRA -COTTA OF THE FACADE AND FOR PAINTING AND REGLAZING OF WINDOWS AND DOORS AT MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing January 27, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 7 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1735 EAST CALVERT STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 8 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $160,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8507, R -O -W ACQUISITION - LOGAN /HICKORY, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing January 27 and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS TO: Council Members 1 1 7 1 fl REGULAR MEETING FROM: Irene Gammon, City Clerk JANUARY 13, 1986 The following pending bills and resolutions should be stricken from the record. Some have had no activity for over a year and others have been withdrawn at the request of the petitioner. Bill No. 93 -81 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BANNING THE DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS. First Reading 8 -23 -82 Bill No. 142 -83 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,172,310.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS CENTER CITY HOUSING PROJECT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A LOAN TO CENTER CITY HOUSING, AN INDIANA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR USE BY CENTER CITY HOUSING: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES FROM THE LOAN AGREEMENT: AND AUTHORIZING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SAID BONDS. First Reading 12 -12 -83 Bill No. 17 -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) (EAST OF 31, SOUTH OF BRICK) Withdrawn at the request of the Petitioner Bill No. 57 -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) (SW CORNER OF JACKSON & MIAMI) Withdrawn at the request of the Petitioner Bill No. 58 -84 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, II<,iANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (405 E. IRELAND) Withdrawn at the request of the Petitioner Bill No. 86 -84 A BILL TO VACATE THE F07-10WING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTHEAST ALLEY SOUTH OF BRONSON COURT AND NORTH OF LOT NUMBERED FIVE (5) OF GEORGE L. FRANTZ'S ADDITION PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. RUNNING FROM LINCOLN WAY EAST FOR ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (1651) FEET TO THE FIRST NORTHWEST ALLEY WHICH PARALLELS LINCOLN WAY EAST, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK TO PAGE 77, OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Bill continued 9 -24 -84 - No correspondence from attorney since November of 1984 Bill No. 109 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 1500 BLOCK OF WEST HURON STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Withdrawn by petitioner Bill No. 123 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 1117 W. WESTERN, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Withdrawn by petitioner A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT (UDAG) APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Presented 1 -23 -84 - continued indefinitely A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH,BEND, INDIANA DECLARING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA (JEFFERSON AND EDDY) Continued indefinitely AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA RELATING TO AN APPLICATION BY JOHN F. HARRINGTON AND TRACEY S. HARRINTON, FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS Continued indefinitely —d_a— .REGULAR - MEETING -- _ _ — ._.__.. _ A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 850 S. MARIETTA AVENUE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. Withdrawn at request of the petitioner Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike these bills and resolutions, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mike Gamble, 513 S. 30th, indicated he had applied for a job with the Park Department and was not hired. He indicated the person that was hired was hired because of political connections. 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 Zakrzewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: 1 1 1 r�