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REGULAR MEETING
JULY 27, 1981
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 27, 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, Voorde and McGann
Absent: Council Member Dombrowski
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 July 13, 1981, meeting of
the Council and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the July 13, 1981, meeting of
the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak.
The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President McGann announced that there would be three meetings in August, August
10, 24 and 31st.
Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated the Administration would like to have first
reading on a bill transferring moneys in the Police Department to their motor equip-
ment account.
BILL NO. 74 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM THE SALARIES AND WAGES AC-
COUNT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE MOTOR EQUIPMENT AC-
COUNT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Human Resources committee had met and dis-
cussed Bill No. 65 -81.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded
by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Com-
mittee of the Whole on Monday, July 27, 1981, at 7:12 p.m., with eight members pre-
sent. Chairman Voorde presiding.
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 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 Com-
munity Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropria-
tion bill would be used for thirty -two activities. She indicated these activities
were discussed with the Council on February 15, 1981, and at that time they received a
handout entitled Summary: 1981 Communty Development Block Grant Application. She
indicated that the Council received a copy of the grant application and this bill
reflects the activities and amounts as presented in that final document. Council
Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1981
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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Patrick McMahon, Director of
Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation
would be used for acquisition, relocation and clearance activities in the East Bank nd
Monroe - Sample Development Areas. He indicated that the 1979 -81 Community Development
application was based on a Section 108 Loan of $1,920,000, and the Council previously
appropriated $1,600,000 of this loan. He indicated this appropriation was the re-
mainder. Glendarae Hernandez, 702 E. South, spoke against this appropriation. Council
Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, 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 BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER
WORKS COMMISSIONERS AND MORSE ELECTRIC COMPANY.
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 these modifications
will allow the City to produce an additional 4 to 4.5 million gallons of water per
day. He indicated this amount will not replace the losses suffered because of the
Olive Well field contamination problems, any additional pumpage we may produce during
the summer dry months will be of value. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorble, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 68 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SER-
VICE BUREAU SHELTER.
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 Com-
munity Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this repre-
sented the cost of operating the Runaway Shelter during the period July 1, 1981 through
June 30, 1982. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, 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 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 the bill should be
amended to indicate Michigan Street from Washington to Colfax. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to amend the bill, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion car-
ried. He indicated this appropriation would be used for the installation of storm
sewer. He indicated this will extend the City utilities away from the roadway so that
any future development on the west side of Michigan Street will not disrupt the flow
of traffic. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, City Controller,
indicated this transfer would cover needed capital improvements in the Fire Department
and Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. He indicated it was necessary to pursue these
less efficient and more costly method as a result of the continued unavailability of
the General Obligation Bond Issue. Joseph Simeri, attorney representing the crossing
guards, indicated it was his understanding that this bill would be amended. he said
if the amendment was in account 110.0 the crossing guards would approve. Council
President McGann made a motion to amend the bill in Section I reduce Police Department
account 110.0 to $6,200 making the total reduction $40,200, and increase account 251.0
by 9,500 and account 252.0 be increased to 9,700 for a total increase of $40,200,
seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 71 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $26,180.00 FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE BUR-
EAU FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE YOUTH
SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1981
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 Com-
munity Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that Title XX
funds and funds from the State are used to support the secretarial position and the
operating expenses of the Youth Service Bureau. Council Member Beck 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 before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to th Council, seconded by Council
Member Beck. The motion carried.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
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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 7:43 p.m. Council
President McGann presiding and eight members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 6943 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,720,500.00 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 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 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 eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6944 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $320,000.00 FROM THE SECTION 108
LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT 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 second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6945 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,000.00 FROM THE WATER WORKS
DEPRECIATION 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 second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6946 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH
SERVICE BUREAU SHELTER.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6947 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $31,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 812, INSTAL-
LATION OF STORM SEWERS ON MICHIGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON TO
COLFAX, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING
FUND.
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 Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded
by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6948 -81 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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 Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6949 -81 AN ORDINANCE 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.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 27 1981
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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 eight ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 895 -81
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF ECONO-
MIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES FOR DAYTON- HUDSON CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, at the present time there are insufficient employmernt 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
and construction of economic development facilities pursuant to the provisions of
Indiana Code 18 -6 -4.5 (the "Act "); and
WHEREAS, Dayton- Hudson Corporation (the "Company "), proposes to acquire and
construct economic development facilities as defined in the Act if the City will fi-
nance costs of such economic development facilities pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an applica-
tion by Dayton- Hudson Corporation for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic
Development Bonds in an approximate amount of Two Million, Four Hundred Thousand ($2,400,001
Dollars, repayable over a period not to exceed thirty (30) years, with interest thereon
at a rate consistent with interest rates generally paid on tax - exempt bonds at the
time the bonds are issued in order to permit the remodeling of economic development
facilities and the purchase of new fixtures and other physical improvements, resulting
in an increase of approximately two hundred (200) additional employees, with an increased
annual payroll of approximately One Million, Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000.00)
Dollars per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana resolves
as follows:
1. The Project constitutes economic development facilities which may be fi-
nanced 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 the
issuance of its revenue bonds in an amount of approximately $2,400,000 (or such lesser
amount as may be agreed upon), which bonds will not be general obligations of the City
but will be payable sole 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. The Company may proceed with acquisition and construction of the economic
development facilities in reliance with this resolution.
4. The liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development Com-
mission, 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 effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney
for the Economic Development Commission, indicated that Dayton- Hudson intented to
repair, remodel and fix -up the three Ary -way stores located in the City. Paul Mirch,
Northern District Manager for Dayton- Hudson, spoke regarding the upgrading of these
stores. 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 eight
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 896 -81
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DE-
VELOPMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SMALL RENTAL REHABILITATION
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has ini-
tiated a demonstration project to provide assistance to cities seeking to design pro-
grams to rehabilitate small rental properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, in accordance with its Housing Assistance Plan,
recognizes the need to develop such programs;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA:
SECTION I. Hereby authorizes the Division of Community Development to submit an
application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to parti-
cipate in the Small Rental Rehabilitation Demonstration Project.
SECTION II. Hereby designates the Division of Community Development as the
administrative agent for the program.
SECTION III. Hereby indicates its willingness to appropriate funds as necessary
from the Community Development Block Grant to implement the demonstration program, if
the City's application is approved.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Marzy Bauer, Director of
Community Development, indicated that the purpose of the demonstration is to encourage
cities to develop program to rehabilitate rental housing stock. She indicated the
City's proposal allows for the rehabilitation of a number (5 -15) of single- family
rental units owned and managed by one investor to be rehabilitated. Glendarae Hernandez,
702 E. South, indicated she would like to see this program in the the Monroe /Sample
area. 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 eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 897 -81
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A SCRAP DEALER'S LICENSE FOR
WEAVER TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the contri-
butions that recycling operations such as junk and scrap yards make to the community;
and the Council further realizes that such operatins must be reasonably regulated in
order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic nuisances which may be created by the
operations of scrap and junk yards within the city; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has enacted reasonable
rules and regulations with regard to the issuance of licenses and the operations of
the scrap and junk dealers; and
WHEREAS, although Weaver Truck and Equipment is not considered a junk dealer
under the definition of same in Ordinance No. 6621 -79, the requirement for licensing
the premises as a scrap yard is based upon the nature of the articles stored on the
property rather than the specific nature of the business being conducted; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 6621 -79, inspec-
tions of the premises are required to be completed by the Neighborhood Code Enforce-
ment Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau; and it has been determined that no code
violations exist on the property of Weaver Truck and Equipment Company, 3700 Gertrude
Street; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on July 20, 1981, ap-
proved the issuance of a scrap dealer's license for Weaver Truck and Equipment Com-
pany, 3700 Gertrude Street, subject to approval of the Common Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the license application for Weaver Truck and Equipment Company,
3700 Gertrude Street, be approved based upon the favorable review of the property by
the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office and the Fire Prevention Bureau in accordance
with the inspection reports attached hereto and made a part hereof as required by
Ordinance No. 6894 -81.
SECTION II. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resoltuion at this time. Kathy Barnard, Director of
Neighborhood Code Enforcement, indicated that the Board of Public Works had approved
the application for a license. She indicated that inspections of the property were
made by her department and the Fire Prevention Bureau, and they both gave favorable
recommendations. 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 eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 898 -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 DEVELPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE BUREAU OF HOUSING'S
REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM.
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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:
DOLLAR AMOUNT REHABILITATION
CONTRACTOR ADDRESS OF CONTRACT NUMBER
Shamrock Exteriors
1207
W. Thomas
$13,665.00
CD6 /PR /CS -2/13
Shamrock Exteriors
1509
Virginia
$11,478.00
CD6 /PR /CS -3/21
Jefferson Builders
1210
Chalfant
$13,520.00
CS6 /PR /CS -2 -18
2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South
Bend, Indiana.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kathy Baumgartner, Director
of the Bureau of Housing, indicated that approval of this resolution was necessary in
order for these homes to be rehabilitated. She indicated that the limit for the amount
of assistance is $11,000, loans have been approved for two of these rehabilitations
and the owner of 1509 Virginia will be paying the $478 additional cost. 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 eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 899 -81
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDANA, URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO RECONSIDER
ITS PLAN TO ELIMINATE ALL HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS
WHICH IT PRESENTLY PROVIDES FOR TE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS. ..
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that
Indiana State law allows the Mayor to reduce an administrative line -item budget during
a calendar year, without Common Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed in detail the Mayor's plan to eliminate all
health and life insurance benefits which the City presently provides for the School
Crossing Guards; and
WHEREAS, 58 of the 62 School Crossing Guards presently are receiving these insurance
benefits for an annual cost to the City of approximately $31,000; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that to take away benefits from only one group of
city employees without analyzing all other city employee benefit programs is unfair;
and
WHEREAS, the Council notes with pride that many of the School Crossing Guards
have dedicated more than thirty (30) years of their lives to their jobs; and that they
hold unique positions requiring a considerable amount of time and travel despite their
part -time status; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that a more positive approach to reviewing
budgetary needs should be cooperatively explored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. The Common Council believes that the City Administration's proposed
plan is unfair at present, when applied to employees who have dedicated their lives to
public safety and service to this Community.
SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the city Administration's proposed
plan is unfair at present, when applied to employees who have dedicated their lives to
public safty and service to this Community.
SECTION III. The Common Council recommends that the 62 School Crossing Guards
be grandfathered from the elimination of health and life insurance benefits, and that
the policy be considered for new guards which may be hired in the future.
SECTION IV. The Council requests the City Administration to begin a study of
the costs of all benefits such as PERF, and Health and Life Insurance of all City
Employees so that these figures will be available when the Common Council reviews the
City Budget for 1982.
SECTION V. The Council requests the City Administration to work with the Council
to develop positive approaches in these tight budgetary times which would not impair
employee morale, working conditions, or service; and specifically requests the City
Administation to further explore the possible use of monies from the Transportation
Fund from the School Corporation.
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SECTION VI. 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 Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Beck read
the resolution. Joseph Simeri, attorney for the Crossing Guards, indicated they strongly
urged the resolution be adopted. Pat Miller, 2213 Lincoln Way West, spoke against
this resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded
by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 72 -81
A BILL APPROPRIATING $60,000.00 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION
FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 0722, MOTOR EQUIPMENT, WITHIN THE SEWAGE
WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND.
This bill had first
reading. .Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Crone. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 73 -81
A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR
THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first
reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and
second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member Beck. The
motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report from Area Plan
- 1441 Northside Blvd. Council Member.Beck made a motion to set
this bill for public
hearing and second reading August 10, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Voorde asked Mr. Kernan to inform him of the personnel status of Mikki
Dobski.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council
Member Zielinski made a motion'to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Crone. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned, at 8:25 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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