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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-80 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1980 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, November 10, 1980, 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, Szymkowiak, Beck, Taylork Kopczynski, Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the-1 City. of -South Bend: Your sub- committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the October 27, 1980 meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /Beverly D. Crone Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the October 27, 1980, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President McGann announced there will be one meeting in December, December 15. He indicated at that meeting there will be election of Council officers and Councilman Taylor will.chair that portion of the meeting. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1980 REPORTS Council Member Dombrowski indicated that the Older Adults Committee had met and recom- mended Bill No. 130 -80 regarding the Older Adults Crine Victim Program, be passed. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member_Kopcyznski. 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, November 10, 1980, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Szymkowiak presiding. BILL NO. 128 -80 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE AND USER AGREEMENT, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP - MENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 27 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE NILES AVENUE PARTNER- SHIP PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $1,000,000 bond issue would be used to retire the $750,000 previously issued. He in- dicated it was necessary to refinance because of a cost over -run. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. BILL NO. 129 -80 A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF SPECIALIZED TRANSPORATION SERVICES TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORA- TION SYSTEM OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Marzy Bauer, Director of Community Development made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the program provides transportation services to the elderly and handicapped residents. She indicated this funding would be on a one -time basis. She indicated this funding would be used to pur- chase gasoline. Karen Swift, 966 Paddy Lane, spoke in favor of this bill. Stephanie McKiel, 626 W. Colfax, spoke in favor of this bill. Council President McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 130 -80 A BILL APPROPRIATING $9,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF AN OLDER ADULTS CRIME VICTIM PROGRAM ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE REAL SERVICES AGENCY. This being the.time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be..heard. Marzy Bauer, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this program is com- pleting the third and final year of funding under the Law Endorcement Assistance Agency. She indicated that the primary task was to assist older victims of burglary, robbery, assult, rape, larceny, fraud, arson and vandalism. She indicated that the second task is to educate the older adults in ways to protect themselves. She indicated this was sixty percent of the total project cost.for one year. Harlan Noel, 3005 Bonds Ave., indicated this program was being funded by LEAA and that funding is no longer available. Mr. Lester Fox, of REAL Services, indicated that LEAA was going out of existence, -and their funds have been cut back drastically. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. There being no further business to come Member Dombrowski made a motion to rise Member Kopcyznski. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk before the Committee of the Whole, Council and report to the Council, seconded by Council ATTEST: Chairman 54. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1980 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 7:17 p.m. Council President McGann presiding and nine members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6857 -80 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE AND USER AGREEMENT, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 27 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE NILES AVENUE PARNERSHIP PROJECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6858 -80 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE COM- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6859 -80 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,500.00 FROM THE COM- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF AN OLDER ADULTS CRIME VICTIM PROGRAM ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE REAL SERVICES AGENCY. This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 832 -80 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS_2222 W. WASHINGTON, TO BE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT AND A DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF THE PROJECT PROPOSED FOR TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development Areas for purposes of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as Merry Avenue Project and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, Known as Arnold's First Addition (lots 1 -44), vacated alleys and streets) to the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the West right -of -way line of Grant Street and the South line of West Washington Avenue; thence S 0 degrees 03' 08" W a distance of 514.92 feet to the intersection of the North right -of -way line of the Penn Central Railroad; thence N 64 degrees 39.1. 26" W on and along the North right -of -way line of said railroad a distance of 1194.77 feet to the intersection of the North right -of -way line of said railroad and the East right -of -way line of Olive Street; thence No 82 degrees 43' 43" E a distance of 74.33 feet to a point on the South right -of -way line of Washington Avenue West; thence S 89 degrees 39' 53" E on and along the South right -of -way of said avenue a distance of 1006.55 feet to the place of beginning containing (283,072 sq. fet.) 6.50 acres more or less subject to all legal easements. EXCEPTING: A parcel of land beginning at a point located on the Southeast_ corner of Lot No. 44 in Arnold's First Addition to the City of South Bend; thence North 514', more or less, to the Northeast corner of Lot No. l in said Addition; thence West 200', more or less, to the Northwest corner of Lot No. 5 in said addition; then South 4241, more or less, to the Northwest corner of Lot No. 43 in said Addition; then Southeast a distance of 204.7', more or less, to the place of beginning. is an Urban Development Area; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written order approving for the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council have been published pursuant to Indiana Code 18- 7 -7 -14; and REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10 1980 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purpose of hearing persons in favor of the proposed project and those remonstrators who were opposed to the proposed project; and WHEREAS, theCouncil has determined the public utility and benefit of the project. 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 de- signating the area described herein as an Urban Development Area for purposes of tax abatement consideration and confirms its determination of the project's public utility and benefit. SECTION II. The resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Lewis A. MCGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr, Ron Jaicomo, attorney re- presenting the petitioner, indicated they have spoken on this before and would be happy to answer any questions. Council Member Voorde read the Area Plan REport, which was favorable. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 833 -80 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BETWEEN AND CIRA'S TIMBERLINE, INC., SAID CITY OF ITS ECONOMIC DE' TO THE PROVISIONS OF INDIANA CHAPTER 4.5,.AS AMENDED. EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE BY VELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS PURSUANT CODE, TITLE 18, ARTICLE 6, The area still has insufficient employment opportunities and insufficient diversifica- tion of industries, which conditions are harmful to the economic stability and general_ welfare of the area and, if not remedied, will be detrimental to the development of such areas. The City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City ") is authorized under the provisions of Indana Code, Title 18, Article 6, Chapter 4,5, as amended (the "Act "), to acquire, construct and finance economic development projects for the users thereof and to provide for the issuance of revenue bonds in conjunction therewith. The City, in order to implement the public purposes enumerated in the Act and in furtherance thereof to induce Cira's Timberline, Inc. (the "Borrower") to construct lease- hold improvements and to acquire and install furnishings, fixtures and equipment to be used in a supermarket (hereinafter collectively called the "Project") within the limits of St. Joseph County, Indiana, has indicated its intent to issue its revenue bonds under and pursuant to the provisions of the Act and to apply the proceeds therefrom to the pay- ment of the costs of the Project. The City has heretofore issued its Economic Development First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1980 (Timberline Tract Project) in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000.00, to finance the acquisition and construction of certain real estate and improvements, a portion of which will be leased to the Borrower. The Project is designed to perfect and complete said Timberline Trace Project by providing for the construction of said leasehold improvements and the acquisition and installation of said furnishings, fixtures, and equip- ment in that portion of the improvements to be leased to the Borrower. The Borrower, after considering a number of possible locations within and outside the State of I.ndiana, and in reliance upon the intent.of the City to finance the Project through the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of the Act, has determined to construct and Project within the limits of. St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is now deemed advisable to authorize the execution and delivery by the City of a Memorandum of Intent expressing formally and in writing the understanding heretofore for- mally agreed -upon by the City and the Borrower. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indian,, as follows: SECTION 1 The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Memorandum of Intent by and between the City and the Borrower and the CIty Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the seal of theCity thereto and to attest the same; and said Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to cause said Memorandum of Intent to be delivered to, accepted, and executed by the Borrower, said Memorandum of Intent, which is hereby approved and incorporated by reference and made a part of this authorizing resolu- tion, to be in substantially the form attached hereto. SECTION 2 - All resolutions and orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the pro- visions of this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed and this resolution shall be in immediate effect from and after its adoption. This inducement resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adop- tion by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr, Kenneth Fedderr, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, indicated he filed a substitute resolution with the City Clerk. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to accept the substitute resolu- tion, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Mr. Fedder indicated thatl': Cira's planned to construct a new supermarket. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1980 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) He indicated that there will be a bond issue in the amount of $300,000. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. Th( resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 834 -80 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF A CITY -OWNED LOT LOCATED AT 1054 LASALLE COURT. WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works of the CIty of South Bend, pursuant to the Municipal Code.of the City of South Bend, CHapter 14.5, has offered for sale the follow- ing described property: Lot 7, Summers and Davis, in the CIty of South Bend, at an offering price of $401.00; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of theCity of South Bend has now received an offer to purchase the property at 1054 LaSalle Court for a price of $100.00; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has now complied with all requirements of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, CHapter 14.5, which establishes procedures for the disposition of real property owned by the City of South Bend, and more specifical- real property valued by the Board at less than $1,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a contract for the sale of Lot 7, Summers and Davis, in the City of South Bend, for a total price of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). 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 /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Patrick McMahon, President of the Board of Public Works, indicated they were requesting this lot be sold for less than appraised value. He indicated the prospective purchaser owns property adjacent to 1954 LaSalle Court. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 835 -80 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE MAKING OF RELOCATION PAYMENTS FOR THE EAST BANK DEVELOPMENT AREA. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment (the "Department "), pursuant to the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended (Indiana Code 18 -7 -7) (the ''Act''), has conducted surveys and investigations and has thoroughly studied the area in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, and designatec the area as the "East Bank Development Area" (the "Area "), which Area is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel= of land being a part of the City of South Bend, Portgage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows, viz: Beginning at the point of intersection of the north right -of -way line of Sorin street with the East right -of -way line of Niles Avenue in said City; thence South along said East right -of -way line of Niles Avenue to the centerline of the first fourteen (14) foot alley-lying North of Cedar Street and between Niles Avenue and Hill Street; thence East along said centerline, to the centerline of Hill Street, a sixty -six (66) foot right -of -wa thence South, along said Hill Street centerline, to the centerline of Jefferson Boulevard; an eighty -two and one -half (82.5) foot right -of -way; thence West, along said Jefferson Boulevard centerline to the center of the St. Joseph River; thence in a Northwesterly and Northeasterly direction along the centerline of said River to its intersection with the projected North right -of -way line of said Sorin Street; thence East, along said.pro- jection and along said North right -of -way line of Niles Avenue which is the place of beginning. WHEREAS, the Department has made detailed studies of the location, physical conditio of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the Area and has determined that the Area is a blighted area and that it constitutes a menace to the social and economic interests of the CIty of South Bend and its inhabitants and it would be of public utility and benefit to acquire real estate in such Area and redevelop the Area under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Department approved a Development Plan for the Area.dated October 3, 1980, entitled "Development Plan, East Bank Development Area, South Bend, Indiana, con- sisting of 24 pages (the "Development Plan "), which plan has been submitted to the Com- mon Council for review and approval; and 8 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1980 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) WHEREAS, the Department has adopted its Declaratory Resolution 626 on October 3, 1980, designating the Area and approving the Development Plan; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is the duly - designated and acting official planning body for the City of South Bend, has issued its written order approving said Declaratory Resolution and the Development Plan, and has certified that said Development Plan conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is cogizant of the conditions that are imposed under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person shall, on the grounds of race, age, sex, color, religion,. or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of any federally - assisted project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: 1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Area is a blighted area and qualifies as an eligible project area under the Act. 2. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Development Plan cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Area. 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan for the Area conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend. 4, That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan for the Area will.affor.d maximum opportunity, consistent'with.the "sound needs of-the City of South Bend as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Area by private enterprise in concert with the Department. 5. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan for the Area give due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the Area. I 6. That the Declaratory Resolution of the Department and the Development Plan are hereby in all respects approved. 7. That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the City of South Bend with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, vacation and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public action, and, accordingly,:the.Common Council hereby (2) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Development Plan; (b) requests the various officials, depart- ments, boards, and agencies of the City of South Bend having administrative responsibilites to likewise cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Development Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and i take appropriate action upon proposals.and measures designed to effectuate the Development Plan. i 8. That the United State of America be, and hereby is assured of full compliance by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rlghts Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and URban Development effectuat- ing that Title. i 9. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ann Kolata, Director of Redevelol ment, indicated this resolution would indicate the Council's support of the East Bank Development ARea. She indicated there was 52 acres of land presently being under utilized. She indicated this entire project goes a long with the construction of the East Race Way. She indicated there would be residential development with supporting commercial. She in- dicated there would be some streets that would be closed. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 131 -80 A BILL DESIGNATING AND.ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH (121 N. STUDEBAKER.)` This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. REGULAR:_MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1980 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED BILL NO. 132 -80 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (4325 S. MAIN ST.) This billhad first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill to Are, Plan, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 133 -80 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF A LOAN AGREE- MENT, MORTGAGE AND NOTE, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND A TRUST INDENTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 25 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PERTAINING TO THE WILLIAM G. YORK AND GLORIA J. YORK PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member hearing and second reading November 24, 1980, carried. BILL NO. 134 -80 Beck made a motion to set this bill for public seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.: This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading November 24, 1980, and refer it.to. the Public Safety Committee,, . seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mrs. Jane Swan, 706 S. Walnut, asked what the two sizeable bond issues would cost the tax- payer per assessed valuation. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that a six million dollar bond issue, assuming the term of issue will be ten years, would be approximately 220. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to set Bill No. 116 -80, rezoning of 1922 N. Georgianna, be set for public hearing and second reading November 24, 1980, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that the Administration wanted the Council to arrive at an agreement on the size of General Obligation Bond issue in order that petitions could be circulated. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recess for five minutes, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried and the meeting was re- cessed at 8:35 p.m., and reconvened at 8:45 p.m. It was decided they would discuss this by department, with Council Member Crone giving her committee's report on each department. She indicated that her committee had recom- mended a $50,000 from motor equipment in the Police Department. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the Personnel & Finance Committee's recommendation to cut $50,000 from motor equipment from the Police Department, seconded by CouncilMember Beck. 'The motion carried. Council Member Crone indicated that her committee had recommended a $70,000 cut from the Fire Department, the Video System and G Star Radio System. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the committee's recommendation and cut $70,000 from the Fire Department, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Crone indicated her committe had recommended a $15,000 cut, a floor drain, in the Municipal Services Facility. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the com- mittee's recommendation and cut $15,000 from the Municipal Services Facility, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council Member Crone indicated that her committee had recommended $265,000 for equipment for alley paving and $100,.000 from paving materials and concrete stree maintenance be cut from the Street Department budget. Council Member Taylor made a motion to reject the committee's recommendation and reinstate the total Street Department program, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Member Crone, Dombrowski and Voorde.). Council Member Crone indicated her committee had recommended a $13,500 cut in motor equipment for Traffic and Lighting. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the committee's recommendation and cut $13,500 from motor equipment from Traffic and Lighting, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Crone indicated her committee had no recommendation regarding the Park Department. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion that the Park Department stay as it is, no cuts, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Crone and Voorde.) Council President McGann indicated that $50,000 had been cut from the Police Department; $70,000 from the Fire Department; $15,000 from Municipal Services Facility; $13,500 from Traffic and Lighting, for a total of $148,500. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to reduce $120,000 from the Police Department in Motor Vehicles and $145,000 for the storage shed at the Municipal Services Facility, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion failed on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Szymkowiak, Crone and Dombrowski) and six nays. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to accept the proposed bond issue as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Members Crone, Dombrowski and Voorde.) There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Serge made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion car- ried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ATTEST: APP OVED: d City Clerk President