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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-81 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1981 � 50 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, July 13, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. The meet- ing was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak Beck, Taylor, Zielinski, Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann Absent None REPORT FROM THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would res- pectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the June 22, 1981, 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 June 22, 1981, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Sale of City -owned property: 1316 Hine, 106 W. Walnut, 103 -105 Carlisle St., 1806 Jackson, 1919 S. Catalpa Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to approve the sale of this property, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to have public hearing on Resolutions 9G and 9F at this time, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 889 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING CORPORAL MICHAEL MCGANN OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR HIS COURAGEOUS AND VALIANT RESCUE ATTEMPT ON JULY 2, 1981. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that each Police Officer swears to uphold an oath which calls for the protection of life and property in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, on July 2, 1981, Corporal Michael McGann of the South Bend Police De- partment attempted to rescue a man from the St. Joseph River; and WHEREAS, upon arriving at the scene and seeing a man in the water, Corporal McGann jumped into the St. Joseph River from the west bank just north of the Colfax Bridge; and -WHEREAS, Corporal McGann attempted to rescue the individual from a river which was over two feet above its normal depth, and against a swift moving current; and WHEREAS, Corporal McGann's attempt to rescue his fellow man shows the quality of his selfless and courageous efforts, which even resulted in his own hospitalization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, commends the team effort of the South Bend Fire Department, and in particular the courageous effort of CORPORAL MICHAEL MCGANN of the South Bend Police Department, in the July 2, 1981 rescue attempt of an individual from the St. Joseph River. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the determination of Corporal McGann to save life against all adversities clearly epitmoizes a dedicated Police Officer who is a credit to the Department and to the City of South Bend, who went beyond the call of duty. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s /Beverlie Beck Member of the Common Council ► S"'1 RESOLUTION NO. 890 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING CORPORAL KENNETH EMERICK OF THE .SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR HIS COURAGEOUS AND VALIANT RESCUE ATTEMPT ON JULY 2, 1981. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that each Police Officer swears to uphold an oath which calls for the protection of life and property in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, on July 2, 1981, Corporal Kenneth Emerick of the South Bend Police Department attempted to rescue a man from the St. Joseph River; and WHEREAS, upon arriving at the scene and seeing a man in the water, Corporal Emerick jumped into the St. Joseph River from the west bank just north of the Colfax Bridge; and WHEREAS, Corporal Emerick attempted to rescue the individual from a river which was over two feet above its normal depth, and against a swift moving current; and WHEREAS, Corporal Emerick's attempt to rescue his fellow man shows the quality of his selfless and courageous efforts, which even resulted in his own hospitaliza- tion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the.Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, commends the team effort of the South Bend Fire Department, and in particular the courageous effort of CORPORAL KENNETH EMERICK'of the South Bend Police Department, in the July 2, 1981 rescue attempt of an individual from the St. Joseph River. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the determination of Corporal Emerick to save life against all adversities clearly epitmoizes a dedicated Police Officer who is a credit to the Department and to the City of South Bend, who went beyond the call of duty. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s /Beverlie Beck Member of the Common Council Member Voorde read the resolutions. Council Members Voorde and Taylor presented the resolutions to Corporal McGann and Corporal Emerick. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, speaking on behalf of the Mayor, expressed appreciation for their valiant rescue at- tempt. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 889 -81, seconded by Council Memer Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Dombrowski indicated life saving equipment should be assigned to police cars in the river area. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolu- tion No. 890 -81, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORTS Council Member Serge indicated that the Public Works Committee had met regarding the feasibility study on the City vehicle fleet. He indicated the committee recommended" this study. Council Member Beck indicated that the Residential Neighborhood Committee had met on the Bill No. 46 -81, regarding motor vehicle noise control, and they gave a favorable recommendation. Council Member Crone indicated that the Personnel & Finance Committee had met regard- ing Bill No. 63 -81, fees charged by the Police Department, and the committee gave a favorable recommendation. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Commit- tee of the Whole on Monday, July 13, 1981, at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 33 -81 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (605 PORTAGE.) I S' cZ . REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1981 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Richard Bonewitz, attorney for the petitioners, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were petitioning to rezone this property from "A" Residential to "B" Residential, for use as a medical office. He described the general area and indicated it was compatible with the usage of this kind. He indicated this home was in need of renovation and repair. He indicated this home was 6,000 square feet, and it was doubtful that it would be purchased as a single family dwelling, due to the size, as well as the need for extensive repair. Dr. Gardner, one of the petitioners, indicated they planned to restore this home to its former beauty. Dan Brewer, 1214 Woodward, John Hornbuckle, 617 Park Ave., Loretta Beatty, 1215 Riverside, Tom Fezy, 810 Park Ave., spoke in support of this rezoning. Charles Leone, 1281 Woodward, president of the Near_ Northwest Neighborhood Association, indicated that their board had unanimously voted to oppose this rezoning. Ruth Garen, 1217 VanBuren, spoke against this rezoning. There was a question raised regarding change of use, if this would have to come back for rezoning. Council Member McGann made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 7:50 and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Larry Magliozzi, of Area Plan, indicated that the use is restricted to a site plan, therefore, if the doctors sell this property in the future, it would have to come back for rezoning. Richard Hill, City Attorney, indicated that it was the position of Area Plan, that if the use changed it would have to be rezoned. There was a question raised on insufficient parking. Larry Magliozzi, from Area Plan indicated there must be five parking spaces per doctor, therefore, ten were required. Dr. Gardner, indicated there was space to provide ten parking places. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Member Serge and Szymkowiak.) BILL NO. 47 -81 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) (2501 MISHAWAKA AVE.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Richard Morgan, attorney for the petitoner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were requesting rezoning to "C" Commercial "E" Height and Area. He described the surrounding area which is commercial. He indicated they intended to build a new building. He indicated QSI was a commercial printing company. He said when the new facility is complete they were hire three additional employees. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 46 -81 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 12 ENTITLED MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE CONTROL. 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 Beck made the presentation for the bill. She made a motion to amend the bill as follows: Section 20 -125, (c) change the penalties to not less that Fifty Dollars for the first office;L not less than One Hundred Dollars for the second offense; and not less than Two Hun- dred Fifty Dollars for all offenses thereafter; Section 20 -126, change shall to may; SECTION III., add on October 1, 1981; seconded by Council President McGann. The mo- tion carried. She introduced Brad Garton, noise control coordinator for Indiana Associaties of Cities and Towns. He indicated this bill was designed to control noise from light weight vehicles. He indicated that semi - trailer trucks are exempt from the bill, since they are covered by federal and state regulations. He indicated that a decibel quotient of 80 would subject a violator to arrest, under this bill. He in- dicated that each time a noise is doubled the decibel reading rises by three points. He gave a demonstration of the decibel device and explained that with proper calibra- tion the device is foolproof. Richard Hill, City Attorney, expressed the Administra- tion's support of this bill. Mike Walsh, 923 E. Dayton, spoke in favor of this bill. Dominic DaCosta, 754 Cottage Grove, spoke against this bill. Council Member Crone indicated that only the six traffic police cars would be equipped with this device. She made a motion to strike and wedding motor vehicle procession, from the bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Serge and Beck.) Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to.the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 61 -81 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ENTITLED ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AND POWERS THERETO. 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 Crone made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that due to increasing budgetary restraints, public funds for travel are becoming more and more restrictive, therefore, in the interest of allowing the entire Counvcil to benefit from a Councilman "s attendance at a meeting conference or seminar, a systematic report will be required. He indicated that she hoped the City Administration would follow the Council's lead, so that more persons will benefit from having the City represented at such meetings. Council Mem- ber Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. I Z' 3 REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1981 BILL NO. 62 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $500,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 811, OLD CLEVELAND ROAD SANITARY SEWER, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. 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 for the Old Cleveland Road Sanitary Sewer Project. He indicated that the sewer system would be built along Old Cleveland Road from Bendix Drive to U.S. 31. He said the purpose of this project is to provide sanitary sewer service to the newly annexed area north of the Michiana Regional Airport, which is a requirement of the annexation. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 63 -81 A BILL OF THE CITY -OF SOUTH BEND SETTING FEES CHARGED BY THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Schwartz, assistant City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that the Board of Public Safety approved the schedule.of fees to be charged for certain services, information and documents supplied to non - governmental agencies. She indicated this bill adopts that fee schedule. Council President McGann made a motion to amend the bill, by re- moving-gun permits, seconded by Council Member Crone. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Coun- cil Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 64 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $285,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES BY CONVERSE /TEN -ECH AND AP- PROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR SERVICES BY CONVERSE TEN -ECH. 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, Director of Util- ities, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill provides for two contracts; Agreement 1 entails works performed from April 29, 1980 to May 31, 1981, which included qualitative identification of contamination, hydrogeotechnical survey of ground water, monitoring of ground water, design and bidding of corrective action program. He indicated Agreement 2, was for services starting June 1, 1981, and will be completed at a time when the well field is sufficiently cleaned up as to put it into service. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. Council Member Crone made a mo- tion to amend the bill in the title to indicated an appropriation of $282,289.14, and in Section II, and change the amount in Agreement No. 2 to $112,184.97, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. The motion for favorable recommendation carried. There being no further business to come Member McGann made a motion to rise and Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ATTEST: before the Committee of the Whole, Council report to the Council, seconded by Council ATTEST: City Clerk Ch irman Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 9:05 p.m. 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 9:12 p.m. Council President McGann presiding and nine members present. BILL, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6936 -81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (605 PORTAGE.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Serge and Szymkowiak.) ORDINANCE NO. 6937 -81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (2501 MISHAWAKA AVE.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by CouncilMember Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1981 ORDINANCE NO. 6938 -81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 12 ENTITLED MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE CONTROL. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6939 -81 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ENTITLED ADOP- TION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AND POWERS THERETO. 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. 6940 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $500,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 811, OLD CLEVELAND ROAD SANITARY SEWER, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6941 -81 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SETTING FEES CHARGED BY THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6942 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $285,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES BY CONVERSE /TEN -ECH AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR SERVICES BY CONVERSE TEN -ECH. This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLTUIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDING BY RESOLUTION AS REQUESTED. Council Member Beck made a motion to continue this resolution indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 891 -81 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RELATING TO: X -RAY EQUIPMENT, INC. PROJECT. WHEREAS, at the present time there are insufficient employment opportunities and insufficient diversification of business, commerce and industry in and near the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "); and WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the city would be benefited by the acquisition of economic development facilities in the City pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 18 -6 -4.5 (the "Act "); and WHEREAS, X -Ray Equipment, Inc., an Indiana corporation ( "X -Ray Equipment ") pro- poses to acquire economic development facilities to be located in the City as defined in the Act if the City will finance costs of such economic development facilities pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an ap- plication by X -Ray Equipment for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic Develop- ment Bonds in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($800,000.01 repayable over an eight (8) year period with interest thereon at a rate consistent with interest rates generally paid on tax - excempt bonds at the time the bonds are issued in order to purchase equipment to be leased to Radiology, Inc., an Indiana professional corporation, resulting in an increase of approximately seven (7) additional employees by the principal user with an increased annual payroll of approximately One Hundred Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($100,000.00) per year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana resolves as follows: Sw V -RE-GUJAR-BUTING - - -.. __. -- - _. __- - -. - - ■ i 1. The project constitutes economic development facilities which shall be fin- anced by the City through the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the Act and the City is willing, upon compliance with all provisions of Indiana law, to authorize approximately Eight Hundred thousand and no /100 Dollars ($800,000.00) of its revenue bonds, which bonds will not be general obligations of the City but will be payable solely from the limited sources authorized and permitted by the Act. 2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the economic welfare of the City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act. 3. X -Ray Equipment may proceed with acquisition of the economic development facilities in reliance with this resolution. 4. That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development Commission, the South Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue such Bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, their officers or agents, shall not incur any liability if for any reason the proposed issuance of such Bonds is not consummated. This Inducement Resolution shall be in full force and effet 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. Richard Morgan, attorney, indicated this was an inducement resolution, and would come back to Council in the form of an ordinance, for an $800,000 bond issue. He indicated X -Ray Equipment Inc., proposed to purchase a Cat -Scan machine to be located in Memorial Hospital. He said seven new jobs would be created. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resoltuion was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. I Z" REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1981 RESOLUTION NO. 892 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF THREE CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $10,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE BUREAU OF HOUS- ING'S REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, low bids for the rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program have exceeded $10,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the following contractors for the rehabilitation work on the following properties: 818 S. Fellows 997 575.00 DOLLAR AMOUNT REHABILITATION CONTRACTOR 688.00 ADDRESS OF CONTRACT NUMBER Wilton Construction Co. 1201 E. Miner $10,388.00 CD6 /PR /CS -3/20 Jurtin Construction Co. 1204 W. Thomas $10,882.00 CD6 /PR /CS -3/22 Charles Brown Maint. Co. 912 W. Oak $11,000.00 CD6 /PR /CS -3/24 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its doption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated that Council approval was necessary in order to rehabilitate these three homes. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 893 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONROE - SAMPLE PROJECT AREA. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend acting by and through its Board of Public Works has approved the acquisition by the Department of Redevelopment of certain city -owned properties located in the Monroe - Sample area for the development of such area; and WHEREAS, the Department of Redevelopment has submitted offers to the Board of Public Works for acquisition of the properties at the fair market values established by the Redevelopment Department, in accordance with Indiana Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: ` SECTION 1. That the following city -owned properties by approved for acquisition by the Department of Redevelopment for the development of the Monroe - Sample Area as authorized by Indiana Statutes for public purposes, at the fair market values estab- lished: Adress of City Market Property Deed # Value 708 S. Fellows 1014 $475.00 818 S. Fellows 997 575.00 719 Rush 1049 688.00 722 Rush 596 605.00 516 Bronson 955 100.00 701 Marietta 542 603.00 711 Marietta 1016 605.00 818 Marietta 1030 615.00 832 Marietta 620 285.00 838 Marietta 593 571.00 720 George 982 473.00 719 George 893 235.00 624 Columbia 1257 725.00 702 Clinton 649 603.00 713 Clinton 779 603.00 709 Clinton 827 603.00 717 Clinton 691 603.00 720 Clinton 1013 605.00 724 Clinton 624 605.00 801 Clinton 841 613.00 809 Clinton 699 613.00 SECTION 2. 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. Joseph Kernan, City Con- troller, indicated that the Department of Redevelopment was in the process of acquir- ina properties located in the Monroe - Sample area for development, and has submitted to I V7 REGULAR MEETING JULY 13, 1981 RESOLUTION NO. 894 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA URGING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS- SIONERS, AND OTHER INVOLVED AGENCIES, TO CONTINUE TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO MAKE THE OLIVE- SAMPLE INTERSECTION SAFE FOR VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC WHILE THE RAILROAD SEPARATION AND STREET INTERCHANGE PROJECT IS PENDING. WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council adopted Resolution No. 532 -76, urging the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners to continue negotiations with the Indiana State Highway Commission on the Olive - Sample Streets Railroad Separation and Street Interchange Project. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 532 -76 requested all involved agencies to proceed ahead on the Olive- Sample Project with "all deliberate speed." WHEREAS, the Olive - Sample Project is still pending yet hundreds of motor vehicles travel this intersection on a daily basis. WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council urges all governmental bodies and persons charged with the maintenance of his heavily travelled intersection, to make all proper and necessary repairs to enable safe travel along this intersection and railroad cros- sing while the project is pending. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and other govern- mental agencies and persons charged with the maintenance of the Olive - Sample Street Railroad intersection, make all proper and necessary repairs to enable safe travel along this heavily used intersection. SECTION II. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend urges all con- cerned agencies and persons to continue to move ahead with the Olive - Sample Streets Railroad Separation and Street Interchange Project, a most needed project for our community. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie Beck Member of the Common Council /s /Raymond C. Zielinski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Zielinski read parts of resolution. He indicated the repair of this crossing was needed. Pat Miller, 2213 Lincoln Way West, indicated she was against building the overpass at this time. Michael McFarland, 1733 O'Brien, indicated this was 'a very dangerous inter- section. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 65 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $3,720,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DE- VELOPMENT 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 AGEN- CIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 7, 1981 AND ENDING JULY 6, 1982, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, and refer it to the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 66 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $320,000.00 FROM THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, FOR ACQUISITION, RELOCATION AND CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST BANK AND MONROE- SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREAS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 67 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM THE WATER WORKS DEPREC- IATION FUND FOR THE MODIFICATION OF PUMPING FACILITIES IN THE SOUTH FIELD AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SAID MODIFICATION BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMIS- SIONERS AND MORSE ELECTRIC COMPANY. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. I S" 8 BILL NO. 68 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SER- VICE BUREAU SHELTER. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 69 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $31,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 812, INSTALLATION OF STORM SEWERS ON MICHIGAN STREET FROM COLFAX TO LASALLE, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 70 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 71 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $26,180.00 FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading July 27, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Pat Miller, 2213 Lincoln Way West, indicated she had a few suggestions where the City can save money. She indicated the City could save money by eliminating uniforms for all city employees, and eliminating the school crossing guards. Dominic DaCosta, 754 Cottage Grove, asked the Personnel & Finance Committee if they have considered the City's position if the bond issue fails. Michael McFarland, 1733 N. O'Brien, spoke regarding the contract for computer services with School City. He indicated the School Corporation's primary duty is education and not a computer center. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Serge asked that a letter be written to the Park Department asking them to cleanup Pinhook Lagoon. 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 Crone. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ATTEST: APP :DT, CITY CLERK DEN