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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-86 Council Meeting Minutes- - - - -- - - -- - - - - - -- €- REGULAR- MEETING MARCH 10, 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, March 10, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Braboy, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, Voorde and Beck Absent: Serge 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 February 24, 1986 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ James Barcome /s/ Al Paszek Council Member Taylor made a motion that the minutes of the February 24, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council Member Taylor made a motion that the Committee of the Whole act as the bargaining team for police and fire wage negotiations, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met and recommended bill nos. 4, 18 and 19 -86 favorable. He indicated that Bill No. 7 -86 will be continued until April 28. Council Member Barcome indicated that the Parks Committee had met on Bill No. 21 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Zakrzewski indicated that the Residential Neighborhood Committee had met on Bill No. 22 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill No. 17 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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, March 10, at 7:05 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. Council Member Barcome made a motion to invoke the Council rule of a maximum of 15 minutes for remonstrators, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 23 -86 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ( "THE CITY "), TO AMEND ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1979 AND SERIES 1980 (SOUTH BEND, FORGE, INC. PROJECT) (THE "BONDS ") IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NINE MILLION DOLLARS ($9,000,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Murphy, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill was amending the series 1979 and 1980 Economic Development Bonds. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Voorde. 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. Council Member Voorde made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until April 28, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING BILL NO. 4 -86 MARCH "10 , 1986 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 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. Art Perry, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this property was being rezone in order to build a Knights of Columbus Hall. He indicated the property had previously been rezoned, however, the rezoning expired. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, 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. Council Member Beck made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until March 24, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 17 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA TO ARTICLE 13 TO -WIT: 2211 EAST JEFFERSON BLVD., 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. Michael Murphy, attorney, indicated that Cole Associates proposes to construct a 13,000 square foot addition to its existing headquarters facility and also to improve a portion of those facilities with the proceeds of a $1,500,000 revenue bond. He indicated this project will create 45 new jobs. He indicated that in order for Cole Associates to be able to obtain the issuance of the bonds, it is necessary for the real estate to be declared an Economic Development Target Area, and without this issuance the project would not be feasible. Luis Polman, president of Cole Associates, gave the history of the company. William Caldwell, 104 S. Tuxedo, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Council Member Barcome made a motion to combine public hearing on bill nos. 18 and 19 -86, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend Bill No. 18 -86, in Section 5, by adding "and subject to the conditions set forth by the Board of Public Works at its meeting of March 411, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to amend Bill No. 19 -86 in the same manner, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 18 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE ITS NORTH LINE IS INTERSECTED BY THE WEST LINE OF MIAMI STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 696 FEET TO A POINT WHERE SAID NORTH LINE TURNS TO THE RIGHT. BILL NO. 19 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST -WEST PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 AND 137, WENGER AND KREIGHBAUM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND A PORTION OF THE NORTH -SOUTH PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY WEST OF MIAMI STREET A DISTANCE OF 90 FEET TO SOUTH LINE OF LOT 36. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Robert Lee, attorney, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated that NIPSCO was seeking to vacate two different alleys and a portion of Pennsylvania Avenue. He indicated that NIPSO owned all the property involved in these vacations. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend Bill No. 18 -86 to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend Bill No. 19 -86 to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL -NO. 20 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $130,000 FROM THE COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FUND TO ACCOUNT 399.0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES IN SAID FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF 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. Michael Vance, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated these funds will be used to cover additional costs associated with appraisal and acquisition costs, and those expenses related to architectural and engineering fees for the project. F. Jay Nimtz, president of the Redevelopment Commission; Rebbeca Bond, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, Richard Gard, 2521 Erskine Blvd; Wendell Walsh, 2103 Hollywood Pl.; Charles Minkler, Michiana Professional Baseball Association; spoke in favor of this appropriation. Irene Mutz1, 320 Parkovash; Joe Guenert, 3510 E. Corby; Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood; spoke against this appropriation. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. After a lengthy discussion there was a call for the question. The chair overruled the call for question, to allow Council Member Voorde one more -- REGULAR MEETING MARCH-10, 1 -986 -- minute of discussion. Council Member Beck made a motion to overrule the Chair, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion failed on a roll call vote of four ayes and four nays. Council Member Voorde continued his discussion for one minute. The motion to recommend passed on a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council Member Voorde.) BILL NO. 21 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL PARK FUND TO THE PARK MAINTENANCE FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for resurfacing of the Leeper Park Tennis Courts. Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash; Joe Guenert, 3510 Corby; and Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood; spoke in favor of this approprition. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 22 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED BUILDINGS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Barnard, Director of Code Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill includes several amendments to Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code. She indicated these amendments bring the Code into conformance with state statutes and regulations governing the construction of buildings. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Barcome made a motion to rise and report to the Council, and recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: t%lrman 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 9:00 p.m. Council Vice President Braboy presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING Council Member Taylor made a motion to consider Bill No. 20 -86, in order that Council Member Beck could return to the hospital, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7614 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $130,000 FROM THE COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FUND TO ACCOUNT 399.0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES IN SAID FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This, bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried by a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council Member Voorde.) ORDINANCE NO. 7609 -86 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,,, INDIANA ( "THE CITY "), TO AMEND ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1979 AND SERIES 1980 (SOUTH BEND,, FORGE, INC. PROJECT) (THE "BONDS ") IN THE ORIGINAL' AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NINE MILLION DOLLARS ($9,000,000.00) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7610 -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. = REGULAR IG 6- _ ORDINANCE NO. 7611 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA TO ARTICLE 13 TO -WIT: 2211 EAST JEFFERSON BLVD., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7612 -86 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE ITS NORTH LINE IS INTERSECTED BY THE WEST LINE OF MIAMI STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 696 FEET TO A POINT WHERE SAID NORTH LINE TURNS TO THE RIGHT. 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 Barcome. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7613 -86 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST -WEST PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 AND 137, WENGER AND KREIGHBAUM'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND A PORTION OF THE NORTH -SOUTH PUBLIC ALLEY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY WEST OF MIAMI STREET A DISTANCE OF 90 FEET TO SOUTH LINE OF LOT 36. 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 Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7615 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL PARK FUND TO THE PARK MAINTENANCE FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7616 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED BUILDINGS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes. RESOLUTIONS Council Member Barcome made a motion to combine public hearing on A &B seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1404 -86 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF IDLE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FROM VARIOUS FUNDS TO VARIOUS FUNDS WITHIN THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide funds for the Corporation General, Park Maintenance, Police Pension and Fire Pension, and Century Center Board of Managers Operating funds prior to the receipt of taxes in the year 1986 in order to meet the current operating expenses of the City, provided for in the budget adopted for the year 1986; and WHEREAS, there are monies on deposit to the credit of various funds of the City, to wit: Cumulative Sewer Building and Sinking, Sewage Works Depreciation, Sewage Works Operating, Sewage Works Insurance Fund, Water Works Operating, Cumulative Capital Improvement, Sewers Repair, which can be temporarily advanced or transferred to the various funds already mentioned; and WHEREAS, Indiana Code 36 -1 -8 -4 authorizes the Common Council of the Civil City of South Bend, by Resolution adopted by such Council, to advance and transfer to a depleted fund from any other such fund, such amount and for such a period of time as may be prescribed in the Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. That the City Controller of the City of South Bend is authorized to transfer an aggregate amount not to exceed $3,900,000.00 to various funds as listed below. The aggregate amount of $3,900,000.00 to be distributed so as not to exceed at any one time the maximum amounts as set forth below. Any such transfers made must be repaid by December 31, 1986. REGULAR MEE'ING _ MASK$' 10-; 1986 - ----- - - FROM; MAXIMUM TO: MAXIMUM s Cumulative Sewer Building & Sinking Fund $1,000,000.00 Corporation General $3,000,000.00 Park Main. Fund 500,000.00 Sewage Works Operating Fund 300,000.00 Sewage Works Operating Fund 1,500,000.00 Sewage Works Insurance Fund 150,000.00 Water Works Operating Fund 750,000.00 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund 100,000.00 Sewer Repair Fund 100,000.00 $3,900,000.00 Police Pension Fund 100,000.00 Fire Pension 200,000.00 Century Center 100,000.00 $3,900,000.00 SECTION II. Such transfer shall be made for a period of time not to extend beyond December 31, 1986 and such funds to be transferred shall be returned and repaid to the original funds from which they were transferred. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 1405 -86 Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO INVEST AND REINVEST CERTAIN IDLE FUNDS DURING THE YEAR 1986 IN ACCORDANCE WITH I.C. 5- 13 -1 -1, ET SEQ., AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO CONDUCE THE CITY'S BUSINESS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH THE USE OF ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS. WHEREAS, there are certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend which may be invested for periods of time without affecting the operating of the various departments of the City; and WHEREAS, IC 5- 13 -1 -1 et seq., enables the Controller, or his designee, to invest such idle funds with the approval of the Common Council; and WHEEAS, IC 5- 13 -1 -1 et seq., authorizes the transaction of City of business with financial institutions through the use of electronic funds transfer upon proper resolution by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the use of electronic funds transfers for the transaction of certain City Business with financial institutions is in the best interest of the citizens of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. That during the calendar year 1986, the Controller or his designee may invest and reinvest any idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend for such periods of time that he /she determines are not needed for the normal operations of the various departments of the Civil City, in the manner permitted by IC 5- 13 -1 -1 et seq., SECTION II. The Controller of the City of South Bend, or his designee, is hereby authorized to conduct the following business transactions with financial institutions through the use of electronic funds transfers: a. Transfer of monies on deposit from one approved public depository of the City of another. b. Transfer of monies into and between various payroll accounts. C. Transfer of monies for the purchase and redemption of various securities for investment purposes. SECTION III. For purposes of this Resolution "electronic funds transfer" means any transfer of funds other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, or computer or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account. REGUL- AR-- MEET-I-NG .,___ -- -MA -Ri 0 ; _19.8.6,__. SECTION IV. The Controller of the City of South Bend, or his designee, is hereby directed and required to maintain adequate documentation of the transactions affected by electronic funds transfer so that they may be audited as provided by law. SECTION V. The City of South Bend, in accordance with IC4- 8 -1 -2 -7 (c), elects to receive distributions from the State of Indiana by means of electronic transfers of funds. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage 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 resolutions at this time. Michael Vance, Controller, indicated these two resolutions are filed each year in order to make interest earning investments in the local banks. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1404 -86, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1405 -86, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1406 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC LEASING FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has entered into an agreement to replace certain capital equipment in order to provide essential services in an economic manner; and WHEREAS, the City intends to add the costs of other needed equipment for its Street Department, Fire Department and Department of Administration and Finance; and WHEREAS, the proposal of Security Pacific Leasing Corporation has been accepted by the Board of Public Works and approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the total cost of said equipment shall be a maximum of $3,000,000.00 plus trade -ins at an interest rate of 7.950 with semi - annual payments of a maximum of $319,200.00 commencing January 15, 1986 and payable every six (6) months thereafter for a total of six (6) years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Lease Purchase Agreement with Security Pacific Leasing Corporation for the purchase of said equipment is amended as follows: an increase to a maximum of $3,000,000.00 in expenditures for capital equipment from the originally approved limit of $2,500.000.00 SECTION II. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, intends to appropriate sufficient funds from the levy in the 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991 budget years to cover payments due on said Lease Purchase Agreement. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage 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. Michael Vance, Controller, indicated that will increase the cap on equipment leasing with Security Pacific to 3 million dollars. He indicated the increase was necessary to finance the purchase and installation of the City's financial information system which will allow us to complete in house payroll, personnel records, accounts payable, cash flow analysis and financial information by an on -line basis. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of six ayes and one nay (Council Member Voorde.) RESOLUTION NO. 1407 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE APPLICATION OF CENTER CITY ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SELECTION AS A PARTNER IN THE INDIANA MAIN STREET PROGRAM BE APPROVED BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. WHEREAS, Center City Associates, Inc will be filing an application with the Indiana Department of Commerce for selection as a partner in the Indiana Main Street Program on or before March 14, 1986; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Main Street Program is designed to encourage the redevelopment and improvement of downtown areas in order to bring about new investments in those areas; and v- - REGULAR- MEETING- WHEREAS, the Common Council has supported previous activities in the downtown area and believes that the Indiana Main Street Program, through its four point approach of organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring, will provide valuable assistance in the revitalization of downtown South Bend, and therefore, recommends approval of the Center City Associates, Inc. application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend as follows: SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recommends that the application for selection as a Partner in the Indiana Main Street Program to be filed by Center City Associates, Inc., be approved by the Indiana Department of Commerce. SECTION II. The Council believes that continued revitalization of South Bend's downtown area is an important project and participation in this program will be beneficial to the citizens of South Bend. 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/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ann Kolata Deputy Director of Redevelopment, indicated that five cities will be selected by the Department of Commerce to be partners in the program. She indicated the Main Street Program uses a four point approach to enccge economic development in downtown areas; organization, promotion, design &-5d� economic restructuring. She indicated that Center City's efforts will be greatly enhanced if South Bend is designated a partner in this program. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 24 -86 A BILL AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF THE STC RECYCLING, INC. PROJECT SERIES B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BOLIDEN METECH, INC. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading March 24, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 25 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4000 S. GERTRUDE STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. 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 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $850,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE 1986 ALLEY AND PAVING PROGRAM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 27 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $127,044.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF CITY VEHICLES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENTS OF NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT, WEIGHTS & MEASURES, ENGINEERING, COMMUNICATIONS AND TRAFFIC & LIGHTING. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 28 -86 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE DELETION OF SECTION 2 -117 ENTITLED RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 29 -86 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7357 -84 TO PROVIDE A SALARY FOR A POLICE ARMORER POSITION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR,1986. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. __.REGULAR-- AMEETI-NG= _ - -.-- BILL NO. 30 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8602 PAVING MATERIALS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 31 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8603 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 32 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8601 DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT JACKSON & MIAMI AND EWING & IRONWOOD. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 33 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $30,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8506, SR 23 & OLIVE STREET WIDENING AND SIGNALIZATION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 34 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $34,186.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR PARKING GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 35 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,700.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR THE 1986 SUMMER CLEAN -UP PROGRAM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 24, and refer it to the Public Works Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson, commended the City for the overhead street signs. Joe Klebosits, spoke regarding the Riverside sewer system. Council Member Barcome made a motion to ask the Board of Public Works to delay the mandate for 30 days, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Barcome made a motion to adjourn seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Vice President