HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-86 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 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, October 27, 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 October 13, 1986 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 October 27, 1986, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to retain Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand as Council
attorney for 1987, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Serge indicated that the Utilities Committee had met on Bill No.
105 -86 and recommended it to the Council favorably.
Council Member Serge indicated that the Public Works and Residential Neighborhood
Committee had met on Bill No. 112 -86 and it will be continued until the next
meeting.
Council Member Serge indicated that the Public Works Committee had met on Bill No.
107 -86 and recommended it to the Council favorably.
Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met
on Bill nos. 106 and 109 -86 and recommended them to the Council favorably.
Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill
nos. 108 and 110 -86 and recommended them to the Council favorably.
Council Member Braboy 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 October 27, 1986, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members
present. Chairman Puzzello presiding.
BILL NO. 101 -86 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "),
TO ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1986
(SOUTH BEND ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, INC. PROJECT), AND APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on
this bill until November 10, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 101A -86
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE "CITY "),
TO ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1986
(TRIPODS PARTNERSHIP PROJECT, AN INDIANA PARTNERHIP PROJECT), AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on
this bill until November 10, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 105 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE METHOD OF COMPUTATION OF WASTEWATER RATES FOR
APARTMENT COMPLEXES, HOTELS, MOTELS, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLES 5 AND 6 BY AMENDING SECTION
17.47.1.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Thomas Bodnar, Deputy City
Attorney, indicated this bill was an effort to resolve complaints that have been
raised by various apartment complexes concerning the imposition of a per unit
minimum upon apartment complexes commencing October 1, 1980. He indicated the
method of computation should be revenue neutral to the City. T. Brooks Brademas,
with offices at Gateway Center, spoke in opposition to this bill. He indicated the
City is charging apartment users 44% more than the costs to provide. Council Member
Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by
Council Member Serge. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two
nays (Council Members Barcome and Paszek.)
BILL NO. 106 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,000.00 FROM THE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Luther Taylor, Fire Chief,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used
for the purchase of a new ambulance, updating driver's equipment, as well as repairs
to the roof at Fire Station #10. He indicated that an appropriation was made
earlier in the year for the purchase of a cab and chassis on which we would remount
the ambulance module, however, this vehicle is not available, so it is necessary to
purchase a new ambulance. He indicated that in the near future there will be
increased activity on the river because of sport fishing, therefore, it is necessary
to update the diving equipment. He indicated that maintenance of the stations is an
ongoing process. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 107 -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. Patricia DeClercq, Director of
Code Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill
increases many of the permit fees charged for construction work, as well as adopts
the State Codes for Plumbing and Mechanical Work, and State Enforcement of Building
Standard Law. She indicated the permit fees have not been changed since 1982.
Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 108 -86
A BILL APPROPRIATING $2,540,246.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1987 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987 TO BE
ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Don Inks, Director of
Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill
appropriates the Block Grant Funds for Program Year 1987. He indicated the amounts
were discussed with the Council and reflected in the "Final Statement of Community
Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds ". Council Member Braboy made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member
Serge. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 109 -86
A BILL APPROPRIATING $4,000.00 IN THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
IMPROVEMENT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 399.0 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES,
REPAIRS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Carol Sanders, Deputy
Controller, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that this
appropriation would be used for electrical, boiler, and roof repairs. Council
Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded
by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 110 -86
A BILL TRANSFERRING $150,000.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Don Inks, Director of
Community Development, indicated this transfer would be used for the Monroe Park
Housing and the Housing Rehabilitation Fund, as well as Fredrickson Park. He
indicated this transfer merely rolls the fund from the 1985 to the 1987 Program
Year. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 112 -86
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "TRUCK ROUTES ".
Council Member Beck made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on
this: bill until November 10, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion
carried... -
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member Beck made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
Member Taylor. The motion carried.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
City Clerk i man
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:35 p.m.
Council President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7694 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METHOD OF COMPUTATION OF
WASTEWATER RATES FOR APARTMENT COMPLEXES, HOTELS,
MOTELS, AND MOBILE HOME PARKS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17,
ARTICLES 5 AND 6 BY AMENDING SECTION 17.47.1.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge 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. 7695 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$56,000.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND.
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
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7696 -86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED BUILDINGS.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7697 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,540,246.00 FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND
DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1987 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987
TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
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. •W 8 -86 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000.00 IN THE MORRIS
CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 399.0
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, REPAIRS.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge 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. 7699 -86
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $150,000.00 AMONG VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1449 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1507 SOUTH OLIVE TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL 5
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
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WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution- -designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalizatop
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1507
South Olive, and more parti.cuiarly described by a line drawn as follows:
PARCEL I - A lot or parcel of land situated in the West Half (1/2) of the
Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township
37 North, Range 2 East, described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of the South line of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern
Railroad Company's right of way with the East line of the aforesaid West Half
(1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said
Section 15, said point of beginning being Four Hundred Eleven and Six tenths
(411.6) feet North of and Six Hundred Sixty -Five and Two Tenths (665.2) feet
West of the center of said Section 15; thence running West along the South line
of the right of way of said St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad
Company, Six Hundred Sixty -Two and Forty -Eight Hundredths (662.48) feet, more or
less, to the West line of the aforesaid West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter
(1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 15; thence south along last
mentioned line, two Hundred One and Forty -Five Hundredths (201.45( feet; thence
East Six Hundred Sixty -Two and Seventy -Four Hundredths (662.74) feet more or
less, to the East line of the aforesaid West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter
(1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 15; thence North along said
last mentioned line Two Hundred Three and Seventy -five Hundredths (203.75) feet
to the place of beginning.
PARCEL II — Beginning at a point 308.9 feet North and 30 feet West of the center
of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, thence North along the West line
of Olive Street, a distance of 102.7 feet to the South line of the St. Joseph,
South Bend and Southern Railroad Co.'s right of way; thence West along the South
line of said company's right of way, a distance of 635.2 feet to the West line
of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 15; thence South 146.2 feet; thence East 477.8 feet; thence North 25
feet 9 inches; thence East 157.4 feet to the West line of Olive Street; thence
North 19 feet 3 inches to the place of beginning, all in Section 15, Township 37
North, Range 2 East.
PARCEL III - A lot or parcel of land in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township No. 37 North, Range 3 East
bounded by a line running as follows: Beginning at a point Two Hundred
Sixty -Three and Nine - Tenths (263.9) feet North and One Hundred Eighty -Seven and
Four - Tenths (187.4) feet West of the center of said Section 15; thence West Four
Hundred Seventy -Seven and Eight- Tenths (477.8) feet to the West line of the East
Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15;
thence South along the West line of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, a distance of Fifty -Seven and Fifty -Five
One Hundredths (57.5) feet; thence East a distance of One Hundred Ninety -Eight
and Seventy -five Hundredths (198.75) feet; thence North Forty -Seven and
Fifty -Five One Hundredths (47.55) feet; thence East Two Hundred Seventy -Nine and
Twenty -Five One Hundredths (279.25) feet; thence North Ten (10) feet to the
place of beginning.
PARCEL IV - A parcel of land situated in the West One -Half of the Southeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: beginning
at a point on the East line of the West One -Half of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of said Section 15, 203.75 feet South of the intersection of
the South line of the right of way now or formerly owned by St. Joseph, South
Bend and Southern Railroad Company with the said East line of the West One -Half
of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, said point of
intersection being 411.6 feet North of and 665.2 feet West of the center of said
Section 15; thence South along the said East line of the West One -Half of the
Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, 177.25 feet, more or
less, to a point in a line parallel to and distant 26.5 feet Northerly, by
rectangular measurement, from the East and West center line of Section 15;
thence West along said parallel line 663 feet, more or less, to a point in the
West line of the said West One -Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of said Section 15; thence North along said West line of the West
One -Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, 174.95
feet, more or less to a point 201.45 feet South of said South line of the right
of way now or formerly owned by St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad
Company; thence Easterly along a straight line, 662.74 feet, more or less, to
the point of beginning.
PARCEL V - All of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 3 East lying South of the right of way now
or formerly owned by the St. Joseph South Bend and Southern Railroad Company and
being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner
of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence West
along the South line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the said Northwest
Quarter (1/4) a distance of 1327.393 feet to an iron pin at the Southwest corner
of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence North
along the West line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter
(1/4) a distance of 395.098 feet to an iron pin in the South right of way line
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of the right of way now or formerly owned by said St. Joseph, South Bend and
Southern Railroad by said St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad Company;
thence East along the South right of way a distance of 1326.95 feet to the East
line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4) (which
point is in the center line of Kaley Street); thence South along said East line
of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4) a distance of
402.90 feet to the point of beginning.
PARCEL VI - Beginning at a point on the West line of Kaley Street at the
intersection of the South right of way line of St. Joseph, South Bend and
Southern Railroad, thence South along the West line of Kaley Street, Four
Hundred Two and Ninety- Hundredths (402.90) feet, more or less to the East -West
center line of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 3 East; thence East on said
East -West center line Thirty (30) feet to the center line of Kaley Street;
thence North along said center line Twenty -Six and Fifty Hundredths (26.50)
feet; thence East parallel with said East -West center line of Section 15, Thirty
(30) feet to the East line of Kaley Street; thence North Three Hundred
Seventy -Six and Four Hundredths (376.40) feet, more or less, to said South right
of way line of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad; thence West
along said right of way line Sixty (60) feet to the place of beginning.
as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only
and is limited to ten (10) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -KO -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1507 SOUTH OLIVE TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1507
South Olive, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
PARCEL I - A lot or parcel of land situated in the West Half (1/2) of the
Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 15, Township
37 North, Range 2 East, described as follows: Beginning at the point of
intersection of the South line of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern
Railroad Company's right of way with the East line of the aforesaid West Half
(1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said
Section 15, said point of beginning being Four Hundred Eleven and Six tenths
(411.6) feet North of and Six Hundred Sixty -Five and Two Tenths (665.2) feet
West of the center of said Section 15; thence running West along the South line
of the right of way of said St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad
Company, Six Hundred Sixty -Two and Forty -Eight Hundredths (662.48) feet, more or
less, to the West line of the aforesaid West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter
(1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 15; thence south along last
mentioned line, two Hundred One and Forty -Five Hundredths (201.45( feet; thence
East Six Hundred Sixty -Two and Seventy -Four Hundredths (662.74) feet more or
less, to the East line of the aforesaid West Half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter
(1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section 15; thence North along said
last mentioned line Two Hundred Three and Seventy -five Hundredths (203.75) feet
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to the place of beginning.
PARCEL II - Beginning at a point 308.9 feet North and 30 feet West of the center
of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, thence North along the West line
of Olive Street, a distance of 102.7 feet to the South line of the St. Joseph,
South Bend and Southern Railroad Co.'s right of way; thence West along the South.
dine of said company's right of way, a distance of 635.2 feet to the West line
of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 15; thence South 146.2 feet; thence East 477.8 feet; thence North 25
feet 9 inches; thence East 157.4 feet to the West line of Olive Street; thence
North 19 feet 3 inches to the place of beginning, all in Section 15, Township 37
North, Range 2 East.
PARCEL III - A lot or parcel of land in "the East Half of the Southeast Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township No. 37 North, Range 3 East
bounded by a line running as follows: - Beginning at 'a point Two Hundred
Sixty -Three and Nine - Tenths (263.9) feet North and One Hundred Eighty -Seven and
Four- Tenths (187.4) feet West of the center of said Section 15; thence West Four
Hundred Seventy -Seven and Eight- Tenths (477.8) feet to the West line of the East
Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15;
thence South along the West line of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, a distance of Fifty -Seven and Fifty -Five
One Hundredths (57.5) feet; thence East a distance of One Hundred Ninety -Eight
and Seventy-five Hundredths (198.75) feet; thence North Forty -Seven and
Fifty -Five One Hundredths (47.55) feet; thence East Two Hundred Seventy -Nine and
Twenty -Five One Hundredths (279.25) feet; thence North Ten (10) feet to the
place of beginning.
PARCEL IV - A parcel of land situated in the West One -Half of the Southeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: beginning
at a point on the East line of the West One -Half of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of said Section 15, 203.75 feet South of the intersection of
the South line of the right of way now or formerly owned by St. Joseph, South
Bend and Southern Railroad Company with the said East line of the West One -Half
of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, said point of
intersection being 411.6 feet North of and 665.2 feet West of the center of said
Section 15; thence South along the said East line of the West One -Half of the
Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, 177.25 feet, more or
less, to a point in a line _parallel to and distant 26.5 feet Northerly, by
rectangular measurement, from the East and West center line of Section 15;
thence West along said parallel line 663 feet, more or less, to a point in the
West line of the said West One -Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of said Section 15; thence North along said West line of the West
One -Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, 174.95
feet, more or less to a point 201.45 feet South of said South line of the right
of way now or formerly owned by St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad
Company; thence Easterly along a straight line, 662.74 feet, more or less, to
the point of beginning.
PARCEL V - All of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 3 East lying South of the right of way now
or formerly owned by the St. Joseph South Bend and Southern Railroad Company and
being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner
of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence West
along the South line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the said Northwest
Quarter (1/4) a distance of 1327.393 feet to an iron pin at the Southwest corner
of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); thence North
along the West line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter
(1/4) a distance of 395.098 feet to an iron pin in the South right of way line
of the right of way now or formerly owned by said St. Joseph, South Bend and
Southern Railroad by said St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad Company;
thence East along the South right of way a distance of 1326.95 feet to the East
line of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4) (which
point is in the center line of Kaley Street); thence South along said East line
of said Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Northwest Quarter (1/4) a distance of
402.90 feet to the point of beginning.
PARCEL VI - Beginning at a point on the West line of Kaley Street at the
intersection of the South right of way line of St. Joseph, South Bend and
Southern Railroad, thence South along the West line of Kaley Street, Four
Hundred Two and Ninety- Hundredths (402.90) feet, more or less to the East -West
center line of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 3 East; thence East on said
East -West center line Thirty (30) feet to the center line of Kaley Street;
thence North along said center line Twenty -Six and Fifty Hundredths (26.50)
feet; thence East parallel with said East -West center line of Section 15, Thirty
(30) feet to the East line of Kaley Street; thence North Three Hundred
Seventy -Six and Four Hundredths (376.40) feet, more or less, to said South right
of way line of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad; thence West
along said right of way line Sixty (60) feet to the place of beginning.
E.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1986
as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement
only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, indicated that Mastic Corporation planned a major expansion of their
existing facilities. He indicated at least sixty new jobs to their current 234. He
indicated this expansion will entail adding four new product lines,, an additional
125,000 square feet of warehouse space, adding research and development and office
space, upgrading existing employee space, and adding ancillary machinery and
equipment. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1449 -86,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
1450 -86, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1451 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1220 SOUTH MAIN TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1220 s.
Main and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lots 15 and 16 of Stull's 3rd Edition
as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement
only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 19;86
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and of
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Melvin Reed, attorney,
indicated he planned to purchase manufacturing equipment to be used in the direct
manufacture of Mexican food products. He indicated he planned to hire eight new
employees. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded
by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes. j
RESOLUTION NO. 1452 -86 A RESOLUTION CORRECTING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION r"0.
1280 -85 CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION-OF A DECLARATORYi;
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE gITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 851 SOUTH MARIETTAjAVENUE
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. f
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Common Council of the
which resolution contained an
located at 851 North Marietta
said error it is necessary to
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RES
Indiana, as follows:
City of South Bend
error in the legal
Avenue in the City
amend said Resolut:
OLVED by the Common
adopted Resolution No. 1280 -85,
description for the real estate
of South Bend. In order to 'orrect
Lon No. 1280 -85.
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Council of the City of South; 'iBend,
SECTION I. Resolution No. 1280 -85 is hereby amended by revising the legal
description of the real estate located at 851 Marietta Avenue in the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as such legal description appears in the second "Whereas" clause of
said Resolution to read as follows:
A parcel of land being a part of Lots 125 thru 131, and Lots 133 thru 138E. H.
Rush's First Addition, City of South Bend, Indiana, Plat Book 7, Page 8 a:d part
of Lots 26 thru 33, and Lot D Rachel Gallagher's First Addition, City of 1�,outh
Bend, Indiana, Plat Book 5, Page 33 and being more particularly describe ,as
follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the new South right -of -way line of Bronson
Street (60 feet right -of -way) and the centerline of the now vacated Clinton
Street; thence South 0 03' 24" East (bearing assumed) along the centerline of
the now vacated Clinton Street, a distance of 379.00 feet to the place of!
beginning for this description; thence South 89 49' 00" East parallel wit,,,h the
South right -of -way of Bronson Street, a distance of 269.02 feet to the We1st
right -of -way line of the new Marietta Street (60 feet right -of -way); thence
South 0 03' 30" East along said West right -of -way of Marietta Street, a alistance
of 492.68 feet; to the North right -of -way of Frontage Road, being a point; of
non - tangent curve; thence Southwesterly along a curve to the right having a
radius of 1327.39 feet, a central angle of 11 09' 95", and being limitediin
length of a chord of 257.94 feet which bears South 75 54' 30" West to the
centerline of the now vacated Clinton Street; thence North 0 03' 24" West along
said centerline a distance of 583.22 feet to the place of beginning containing
3.411 acres more or less. E
SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
its adotpion by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
f ter
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathleen
Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney, indicated this was necessary in order to�jcorrect
an error in the legal description for real estate located at 851 South Marietta.
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 nine
ayes.
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REGULAR MEETING
BILLS, FIRST READING
OCTOBER 27, 1986
BILL NO. 113 -86 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ENTIRE
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY, ALSO THE WEST 1/2 (ONE -HALF) OF THE EAST -WEST
ALLEY WITHIN THE CITY BLOCK BOUNDED BY: MONROE -MAIN - SOUTH AND
LAFAYETTE STREETS IN MARTINS ADD. TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing November 10, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 114 -86
A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1987 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1987, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND
OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill'
for second reading and public hearing November 10, and refer it to the Personnel and
Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 115 -86
A BILL CLOSING THE RAILROAD RELOCATION AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND
AND TRANSFERRING THE UNUSED AND UNENCUMBERED BALANCE OF
$85,337.42 TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO ACCOUNT 399.0, OTHER CONTRACTUALS, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing November 10, and refer it to the Personnel and
Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 116 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,000.00 FROM THE
GENERAL PARK FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing November 10, and refer it to the Parks
Committee, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 117 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $107,000.00 FROM THE STANLEY COVELESKI
REGIONAL BASEBALL STADIUM FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing November 10, and refer it to the Parks
Committee, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Barcome made a motion to set Bill No. 95 -86 for public hearing and
second reading November 10, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Joseph Guentert, 3510 E. Corby, spoke regarding the baseball franchise.
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 7:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
resident