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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-86 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 1. 1986 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the 0 Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Tuesday, April 1, 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 Serge, Braboy, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, 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 March 10, 1086 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Al Paszek /s/ James Barcome Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the March 10, 1986, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council Member Barcome made a motion to appoint Stuart McComas and John Oxian to the Energy Commission, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 7 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met, and recommended Bill Nos. 27 and 29 -86 favorable, and Bill No. 28 -86 received no recommendation. Council Member Serge indicated that the Public Works Committee had met on Bill nos. 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 -86 and recommended them favorable. Council Member Serge indicated that the Utilities Committee had met regarding Riverside sewers. Council Member Barcome 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 Tuesday, April 1, at 7:08 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. 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 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 Boliden Metech requested STC Recycling assignment be transferred to them. He indicated that the Commission has approved this transfer. He indicated 20 new jobs will be created. 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. 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, Area Plan, gave the staff report which was favorable. Council Member Beck made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this property had always been commercial and was not suitable for a residence. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 26 -86 This being the and opponents Public Works, would be used slurry program recommend this motion carried. BILL NO. 27 -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. time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation for materials in the alley.program, materials for the paving and and various street projects. Council Member Barcome made a motion to bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to fund vehicle replacements in Code Enforcement, Weights and Measures, Communications, Engineering and Traffic and Lighting. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 28 -86 A BILL OF THE COMMON AMENDING CHAPTER 2, OF SOUTH BEND BY THE REQUIREMENTS. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ARTICLE 8, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY DELETION OF SECTION 2 -117 ENTITLED RESIDENCE This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde made the presentation for the bill. He indicated efforts of the Personnel Department to enforce the residency requirement have proven to be difficult. He indicated that presently the City claims only nine employees are not in compliance with the law. He indicated that since the passage on the residency requirements the Courts ruled sworn police officers and fire fighters were excluded from the residency requirement. He indicated that the residency requirement restricts the City from hiring the potentially best employees, and discriminates unnecessarily. he indicated that eliminating the rule will help assure we can attract the best employees. Robert Warnock, President of Teamsters Local 367 presented a petition with 557 signatures in favor of the proposed bill. George Herndeen, attorney, spoke in favor of this bill. Michael Vance, Controller, spoke against the repeal to the residency requirement. Lee Brummett, 1129 Diamond and Ken Donnelley, 2605 Frederickson, spoke against this bill. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Paszek. 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 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 this bill would permit the civilianization of another position traditionally held by sworn members of the Police Department. He indicated they intended to civilianize several administrative and clerical positions currently held by police officers. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to 31 -86, seconded by Council Member Barcome. BILL NO. 30 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 860 BILL NO. 31 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUND TO PROJECT R &S ROAD AND STREET FUND. combine public hearing on Bill Nos. 30 and The motion carried. $300,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET 2 PAVING MATERIALS. $150,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET 8603 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated, that on Bill No. 30 -86, this appropriation would be used to purchase materials for the Pavement Improvements Program. He indicated that the sealing program is an investment which greatly extends the life our our road system. He indicated, that on Bill No. 31 -86, this appropriation would be used to purchase materials for the 1986 Paving and Slurry Program. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend Bill No. 30 -86 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend Bill No. 31 -86 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on bill nos. 32 and 33 -86, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 32 -86 BILL NO. 33 -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. 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated, that on Bill No. 32 -86, the appropriation would be used for street and traffic improvements at the State Road 23 and Olive Street intersection. He indicated, that on Bill No. 33 -86, the appropriation would be used to pay for the design of traffic signals and pavement widening at the intersections of Jackson and Miami and Ewing and Ironwood. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend Bill No. 32 -86 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend Bill No. 33 -86 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation will allow the City to make exterior repairs and repaint the Colfax and St. Joseph Street parking garages. He indicated that the repainting helps preserve the concrete. Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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 being the time and opponents were Code Enforcement, appropriation would Clean -up Program. the Council favorable heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Barnard, Director of made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this be used to fund the Neighborhood Code Enforcement 1986 Summer Council Member Barcome made a motion to recommend this bill to seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, and recess, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:10 p.m.. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk Za�n REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that Council Chambers on Council President Beck BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7617 -86 This bill had second seconded by Council ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7618 -86 This bill had second seconded by Council ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7619 -86 the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:20 p.m. presiding and nine members present. AN ORDINANCE 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. reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1735 EAST CALVERT STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine AN ORDINANCE 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. REGULAR: :MEETING Ap L 1 CIO ti This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7620 -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 second reading. Council bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7621 -86 AN ORDINANCE 0: BEND, INDIANA, MUNICIPAL CODE DELETION OF REQUIREMENTS. Member Taylor made a motion to pass this The bill passed by a roll call vote of F THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, OF THE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE SECTION 2 -117 ENTITLED RESIDENCE 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 nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7622 -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 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. 7623 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8602 PAVING MATERIALS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. _ORDINANCE NO. 7624 -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 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. 7625 -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7626 -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 762 '0-86 AN ORDINANCE 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 second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 762, -86 AN ORDINANCE 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 second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. AR�� I RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1408 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: RELATING TO STEEL WAREHOUSE CO., INC. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "Issuer ") is authorized by I.C. 36 -7 -11.9 and 12 (the "Act ") to issue revenue bonds for the financing of economic development facilities, the funds from said financing to be used for the acquisition, construction and equipping of said facilities, and said facilities to be either sold or leased to a company or directly owned by a company; and WHEREAS, Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., an Indiana corporation (the "Applicant ") has advised the South Bend Economic Development Commission (the "Commission ") and the Issuer that it proposes that the Issuer either acquire, construct and equip an economic development facility and sell or lease the same to the Applicant for the same, said economic development facility to consist of the expansion of the Applicant's existing steel processing facility, by the acquisition of machinery and equipment to be used as a continuous pickler system and the expansion of the existing building in order to house said system, all to be used in the Applicant's business of cutting and treating flat rolled, low carbon steel, which existing facility is located at 2722 W. Tucker Drive, in South Bend, Indiana ( "project "); and WHEREAS, the diversification of industry and increase in job opportunities (7 to 15 new jobs) to be achieved by the acquisition and expansion of the Project will be of public benefit to the health, safety and general welfare of the Issuer and its. citizens; and WHEREAS, having received the advice of the South Bend Economic Development Commission, it would appear that the financing of the Project would be of public benefit to the health, safety and general welfare of the Issuer and its citizens; and WHEREAS, it is tentatively found that the acquisition and expansion of the facility will not have an adverse competitive effect on any similar facility already constructed or operating in South Bend, Indiana; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Common Council of the City of South Bend, as follows: 1. The Common Council of the City of South Bend finds, determines, ratifies and confirms that the promotion of diversification of economic development and job opportunities in and near South Bend, Indiana, is desirable to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Issuer; and that it is in the public interest that the Commission and the Issuer take such action as they lawfully may to encourage economic development, diversification of industry and promotion of job opportunities in and near the Issuer. 2. The Common Council of the City of South Bend approves, determines, ratifies and confirms that the issuance and sale of economic development revenue bonds in an amount of $3,000,000 of the Issuer under the Act for the acquisition and expansion of the Project and the sale or leasing of the Project to the Applicant or the loan of the proceeds of the revenue bonds to the Applicant, will serve the public purposes referred to above, in accordance with the Act. 3. In order to induce the Applicant to proceed with the acquisition and expansion of the Project, the Common Council of the city of South Bend hereby approves, determines, ratifies and confirms that (i) it will take or cause to be taken such actions pursuant to the Act as may be required to implement the aforesaid financing, or as it may deem appropriate in pursuance thereof; provided that all of the foregoing shall be mutually acceptable to the Issuer and the Applicant; and (ii) it will adopt such ordinances and resolutions and authorize the execution and delivery of such instruments and the taking of such action as may be necessary and advisable for the authorization, issuance and sale of said economic development revenue bonds; and (iii) it will use its best efforts at the request of Applicant to authorize the issuance of additional bonds for refunding and refinancing the outstanding principal amount of the bonds, for completion of the Project and for additions to the Project, including the costs of issuance (providing that the financing of such addition or additions to the Project is found to be a public purpose [as defined in I.C. 36- 7 -12 -1] at the time of authorization of such additional bonds), and that the aforementioned purposes comply with the provisions of I.C. 36 -7 -11.9 and 12. 4. All costs of the Project incurred after the adoption of this inducement resolution, including reimbursement or repayment to the Applicant of moneys expended by the Applicant for planning, engineering, interest paid during construction, underwriting expenses, attorney and bond counsel fees, acquisition and equipping of the Project will be permitted to be included as part of the bond issue to finance the Project, and the Issuer will sell or lease the same to the Applicant or loan the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to the Applicant for the same purposes. Also, certain indirect expenses, including but not limited to, planning, architectural work and engineering incurred prior to this inducement resolution will be permitted to be included as part of the bond issue to finance the Project. 5. That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceeds and issue such Bonds, and neither the South Bend Common Council nor the City of South Bend, Indiana, or its officers or agents, shall incur any liability whatsoever if for any reason the proposed issuance of such bonds is not consummated. This resolution adopted by the South Bend Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, this 1st day of April, 1986. /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 that Steel Warehouse has applied for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and construction of a development facility to be located at 2722 West Tucker. 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. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDRESSING THE SELECTING, APPOINTING, AND PROMOTING OF INDIVIDUALS IN PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde indicated this resolution was a companion to Bill No. 28 -86. He indicated this resolution urges the Administration to look to City residents first when filling vacancies. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to remove the words "selecting, appointing, and promoting" from the resolution, in the title and Section 1., seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. Bob Warnock, President of the Teamsters Local 367 spoke against this resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to remove Section 3, and the present Section 4 would become Section 3, seconded by Council Member Braboy. Council Member Taylor withdrew his motion. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to defeat the resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion failed on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Puzzello, Taylor and Barcome) and six nays. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt the resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion failed on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Serge, Braboy and Zakrzewski) and six nays. Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1409 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is dedicated to pursuing economic development through promoting growth of businesses which stimulate the local economy and thereby benefit the people of South Bend as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Container Services Corporation project will benefit the local economy, specifically by creating new manufacturing jobs and new construction jobs, by generating new taxes on real and personal property, by utilizing vacant land, and by contributing to the construction of a new building and infrastructure development in the South Bend community; and WHEREAS, the location of Container Services Corporation, a new manufacturing industry, into the South Bend area fits into our overall development concept as it will contribute to the restoration and diversification of our industrial base; and WHEREAS,the receipt of an Industrial Development Grant will enable the City of South Bend to provide the infrastructure improvements necessary to implement this project; specifically, by allowing Container Services Corporation to locate in the Airport Industrial Park. 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 Industrial Development Grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the Container Services Corporation industrial project. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION NO. 1410 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE STATE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUND. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is dedicated to pursuing economic development through promoting growth of businesses which stimulate the local economy and thereby benefit the people of South Bend as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Container Services Corporation project will benefit the local economy, specifically by creating new manufacturing jobs and new construction jobs, by generating new taxes on real and personal property, by utilizing vacant land, and by contributing to the construction of a new building and infrastructure development in the South Bend community; and WHEREAS, the location of Container Services Corporation, a new manufacturing industry, into the South Bend area fits into our overall development concept as it will contribute to the restoration and diversification of our industrial base; and WHEREAS,the receipt of a State Investment Grant will enable the City of South Bend to finance a portion of the production equipment costs necessary to allow Container Services Corporation to commence operations at their newly constructed manufacturing facility in the Airport Industrial Park. 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 State Investment Grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the Container Services Corporation industrial project. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 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. Jon Hunt, Director of Economic Development, indicated the City has already received tentative approval for the two grants, however, formal applications are necessary before the final agreements can be put in place. He indicated that Container Services is relocating its corrugated container manufacturing operation to the Airport Industrial Park. He indicated approximately 40 new jobs will be created, and they have a five year projection of 90 employees. He indicated that the majority of the project will be financed through revenue bonds. He indicated that the grant will be matched locally by a local development agency and will not involve local tax dollars. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1409 -86, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1410 -86, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 36 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF EDDY STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM WAYNE STREET TO THE 1ST INTERSECTING EAST -WEST ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 123 FEET ALL BEING IN THE SUNNYMEDE 1ST 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 April 14, 1986, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 37 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED BUILDING. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 14, 1986, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 38 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED ZONING. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 39 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,500.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 14, 1986, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 40 -86 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $67,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 14, 1986, and refer it to the Human; Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Taylor made a motion to set Bill Nos. 12, 15, and 16 -86 for public' hearing and second reading April 14, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: e ent