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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-81 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9. 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, 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, 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 October 9, 12, and 26, 1981, meetings 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 9, 12, and 26, 1981, meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member.Zielinski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to have one meeting in December, on December 14, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 917 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING COUNCIL PRESIDENT LEWIS A. MCGANN FOR HIS COURAGEOUS ACTION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF AN INDIVIDUAL ON OCTOBER 26, 1981 WHEREAS, on October 26, 1981, an individual fell victim to a cardiac arrest while in the presence of President McGann, and WHEREAS, President McGann took immediate action to administer CPR to the individual as well as to notify South Bend Paramedics of the emergency; and WHEREAS, because of the efforts of President McGann, Corinne Wroblewski, Democratic Clerk of the Board of Voter Registration for St. Joseph County, is alive today. 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 Lewis A. McGann, President of the South Bend Common Council for his courageous action in saving the life of Corinne Wroblewski, Democratic Clerk of the Board of Voter Registration for St. Joseph County on October 26, 1981. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the action ,,taken by President McGann in an emergency situation, exemplifies his great dedication to save life, and symbolizes the highest degress of humanity possible. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 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 J. Beck i Member of the Common Council Council Member Beck read this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 918 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ST. JOSEPH COUNTY COUNCILMAN PHILLIP D. BARKLEY FOR HIS PROMPT AND COURAGEOUS ACTION TO SAVE THE LIFE OF AN INDIVIDUAL ON OCTOBER 26, 1981. WHEREAS, on October 26, 1981, an individual fell victim to a cardiac arrest while in the County -City Building, and WHEREAS, County Councilman Barkley assisted Councilman McGann in administering CPR to the individual; and WHEREAS, because of the efforts of County Councilman Barkley, Corinne Wroblewski, Democratic Clerk of the Board of Voter Registration for St. Joseph County, is alive today. 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 Phillip D. Barkley, St. Joseph County Councilman for his courageous action in saving the life of Corinne Wroblewski, Democractic Clerk of the Board of Voter Registration for St. Joseph County on October 26, 1981. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the action taken by County Councilman Barkley in an emergency situation, exemplifies his great dedication to save life, and symbolizes the highest degree of humanity possible. 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 J. Beck Member of the Common Council Council Member Beck read this resolution. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, commended both Council President McGann and County Councilman Barkley for their quick and competent action. RESOLUTION NO. 919 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONGRATULATING THE AFL -CIO AND THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AFL -CIO COUNCIL ON THE MANY YEARS OF PROGRESS IT HAS ACHIEVED AND RECOGNIZES NOVEMBER 15, 981 AS ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, November 15, 1981, marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions, which evolved into the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL -CIO), and inaugurated the establishment of the modern American trade union movement, and WHEREAS, since that time trade unions have played an increasingly effective part in winning for their members the right to decent wages, safe and healthful working conditions, and dignified enjoyment of their leisure time and retirement years, and WHEREAS, America's local communities have benefited directly from the activities of AFL -CIO trade unions, both on behalf of their members and in the championing of the rights and progress of all Americans, and WHEREAS, the trade union movement is an effective and accepted art of our local social and economic fabric, providing for stability nd progress through its continuing contributions toward the advancement of job opportunities to all who wish to work, and WHEREAS, trade unions are in the forefront of the battles to eliminate discriminati to improve the quality of community life, and to open new opportunities for individual advancement, on behalf of those who often have no other effective champion, and WHEREAS, the continued existence of strong and effective trade unions among us is a measure of the place they have won in the basic fabric of our society, to be cherished and fostered as a matter of civic pride; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the Cty of South Bend, Indiana, as follow: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby congratul the AFL -CIO and the St. Joseph County AFL -CIO Council on the century of progress it has achieved, and joins in commemorating Labor's Centennial. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adotpion by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann /s/ Beverly D. Crone /s/ Beverlie J. Beck zes REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 /s/ Richard C. Dombrowski /s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak /s/ Joseph T. Serge /s/ Raymond C. Zielsinki. /s/ John Voorde s/ Robert G. Tavlor Council President McGann read this resolution. He then presented it to Hollis Hughes, Sr., President of the St. Joseph County AFL -CIO Council. RESOLUTION NO. 920 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,. INDIANA CONGRATULATING THE ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL INDIAN FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR GREAT WINNING STREAK WHEREAS, the St. Joseph's Indians racked up the longest football winning streak by their 31 victories in the State of Indiana and they outscored their rival 293 to 34; and WHEREAS, Coach Phil Teegarden established a team spirit and organized his football talent to go.unbeaten for 3 straight years; and WHEREAS, the winning team effort of the St. Joseph Indians included many individual high school stars such as: (1) the "Touchdown Twins" Jim Reiner and Dale Scott who were both 1000 -yard rushers with Jim gaining 1,116 yards for a 5.9 average; and Dale gaining 1,040 yards for a 5.5 average. (2) Receiver Greg.Grohowski caught 13 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns; Receiver Jon Badur caught 12 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown; and Mario Zappia caught 9 passes for 126 yards from Quarterback Mike Carmola who completed 42 of 83 passes for 652 yards for 3 touchdowns. (3) Sixteen Indian Defenders were credited with 10 or more solo tackles including Linebacker Jeff Monhaut with 47 solo tackles and 39 assists; Tom Kuspa with 36 solo tackles and 28 assists; Tom Toppell with 33 solo tackles and 29 assists; and Dennis Goralski with 31 solo tackles and 23 assists. (4) The power- packed "white dogs" offensive line included such stars as Brian McMahon, Steve Hoffman, John Zack, Paul Brady and John Glon; and the state's most impressive defensive secondaries. included Kevin Kasmierszak, Brian Wroblewski, Richard Was, and Tom Klimek; who nabbed 21 interceptions. WHEREAS, The South Bend Common Council recognizes the individual and team talent on the St. Joseph's Indians football team and congratulates them on an impressive winning streak which brought them to a Class AA playoff berth. 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 CONGRATULATES theSt. Joseph High School Indians football team for establishing an Indiana State record of 31 consecutive victories. SECTION II. The Common Council recognizes with pride, Coach Phil Teegarden, the entire football team, and all of the individual players who established many individual and team records in their three years of consecutive football victories. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, wishes to express their thanks on behalf of all of its citizens and fans of the St. Joe's Indians football team for their fine leadership and winning spirit which are a tribute to the entire community, and wishes "THE TRIBE" continued success in the future. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the CommonCouncil and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council Council President McGann read this resolution then presented it to Coach Phil Teegarden and the team's co- captains. REPORTS Council Member Crone indicated that the Personnel & Finance Committee met on October 26 to finalize licensing and fees, and recommended Bill No. 121 -81 favorable. Council Member Beck indicated that the Residential Neighborhood Committee had. -met regarding the vacation of a part of Sunnymede Avenue, and recommended that this be continued until the November 23 meeting. I REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, November 9, at 7:16 p.m., with nine members present. Chair- man Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 86 -81 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDI'N.ANGE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (807 E. JEFFERSON.) Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. David Behr, of Area Plan, indicated this petition originally was to rezone to "C" Commercial two parcels of property, one on Jefferson and one with frontage on Washington and St. Peter. He indicated that that the Commission recommended that the petition be amended to include only the property on Jefferson. He indicated that the petition has now been amended and the Commission is giving it a favorable recommendation, subject to a final site plan. Council President McGann made a motion to accept the amended bill and petition filed in the City Clerk's office, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Richard Morgan, attorney representing Anchor Realty, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill seeks to rezone the Anchor property from "B" to "C" which will allow teachers Credit Union to expand. He indicated there would be no changes made to their present building on the property. Isadore Rosenfeld, attorney for Teacher's Credit Union, indicated that their ultimate plans are to rezone this property for an additional building. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 122 -81 A BILL TO VACATE SUNNYMEDE AVENUE FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF 35TH STREET EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 114' (ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN FEET), ALL BEING IN FERNWOOD ADDITION TO CITY OF SOUTH BEND, 5T. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill,...proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Stephen Drendall, 3503 Sunnymede, made the presentation for the vacation. He indicated that the abutting property was recently purchased by Holy Cross Health Systems, and he had contacted them regarding this vacation, however, they did not express an opinion for or against the petition. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, indicated that the Board of Works recommended unfavorable on this petition, however, if Holy Cross Health Systems agrees to the vacation of the entire street, they would change their recommendation to favorable. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue this bill until the November 23, meeting of the Council, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 123 -81 A BILL TO VACATE THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF OLIVE STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 16, EXTENDED EAST TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 16, EXTENDED EAST TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 15 (WHICH ALSO IS THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF DUBAIL STREET) FOR A DISTANCE OF 320' (THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FEET), ALL BEING IN OLIVER PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Gordon Lord, attorney representing the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the petitioner owned the real estate on both sides of the alley. He indicated that immediately to the west of the alley is Wabash Street, and one -half of Wabash was vacated years ago, and to the north is Dubail Street wich is undeveloped. He indicated that 320' to the south is not used as a public alley. He indicated they would be willing to amend the petition to provide access to either Olive or Wabash. John`Les`zczysnki, Director of Public works, indicated that the Board of Works had recommended this vacation unfavorable however, if they were willing to amend the petition, the Board would reconsider the petition. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue this bill, and refer this matter back to the Board of Works, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. BILL NO. 124 -81 A BILL TO VACATE THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF DUNHAM STREET RUNNING FROM WALNUT STREET TO HARRIS STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 148.5 FT. BEING IN ARNOLD'S SUB OF PART OF B.O.L. 101 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mark DeWolf, 809 S. Walnut, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the alley is not used for a garage access or access to any lot. He indicated for reasons for theft and danger to his children, he wanted this alley vacated. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, indicated that the Board of Works gave a favorable recommendation on this vacation. Ed Zajac,.. 815 S. Walnut, spoke in favor of this vacation. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 BILL NO. 113 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR THE REPAIR OF ISLAND PARK TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this money would be used to fund a portion of the money required to repair the damage to Island Park. He indicated they anticipated the total cost of repair will be approximately $80,000. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 114 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,050,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR 1981 SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT INCREASES TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Now is 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, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to cover all 1981 salary and fringe benefits increases for 1981. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. the motion carried. BILL NO. 115 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING LOT FOR THE HISPANIC YOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LA CASA DE AMISTAD INC. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community Development, she indicated this appropriation would be used to fund salary and fringe benefits for four employees and the construction costs of the parking lot. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 116 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NEW LASALLE FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND PARKING LOT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND A.C.T.I.O.N., INC., OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated these funds would be used for remodeling materials for the inside and outside of the classroom buildings and parking lot construction materials. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 117 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $10,066.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF AN OLDER ADULT CRIME VICTIM PROGRAM ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND REAL SERVICES OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated these funds would be used to continue the Older Adult Crime Victim Program. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 118 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOME PURCHASE MONIES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RENEW, INC. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Development, made the presentation for the bill. used to support Renew, Inc., in is acquisition of would be used to acquire homes for resale to low - Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. on the above bill, proponents and Colleen Rosenfeld, Director Community She indicated these funds would be homes. She indicated the funds income individuals. Council Member Council favorable, seconded by I'_E; REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 BILL NO. 119 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $16,593.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this money would be used to provide a Neighborhood Youth Involvement Activity through a neighborhood association in a strategy area. Richard Pheil, 1203 Avondale, indicated that Special Transportation Services, may not be receiving any funding through Community Development. He indicated this appropriation was not necessary, and these funds could be used to assist Special Transportation Services. Chairman Voorde indicated this subject should be discussed under privilege of the floor. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 120 -81 A BILL REQUESTING VACATION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ann Klata, Deputy Director of Redevelo made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the bill should be amended, by accepting a substitute bill filed with the City Clerk. Council Member McGann made a motion to accept the substitute bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Ann Klata indicated this these vacations are in the Monroe - Sample Development Area. She indicated this would allow Redevelopment to sell lthe property in a larger parcel. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 121 -81 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LICENSES. Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Crone indicated this bill should be amended by accepting a substitute bill filed with the City Clerk. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to accept the substitute bill filed with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. Carolyn Pfotenha Deputy City Attorney, indicated this bill represented a great deal of work. She indicated it would serve to consolidate a number of licensing procedures. She indicated this would also assist in the recodification effort. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommended this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Ammpcm. 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 8:35 p.m. Council President McGann presiding and nine members present. Council Member McGann made a motion to recess for ten minutes, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:25 p.m., and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6988 -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) (807 E. JEFFERSON.) This bill had second reading. Council member Taylor made a motion to amend -the 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 the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 122 -81 A BILL TO VACATE SUNNYMEDE AVENUE FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF 35TH STREET EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 114' (ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN FEET), ALL BEING IN FERNWOOD ADDITION TO CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue this bill to November 23, 1981, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. nt, Er, REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9 1981 BILL NO. 123 -81 A BILL TO VACATE THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF OLIVE STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 16, EXTENDED EAST TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 16, EXTENDED EAST TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 15 (WHICH ALSO IS THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF DUBAIL STREET) FOR A DISTANCE OF 320' (THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FEET), ALL BEING IN OLIVER PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6989 -81 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF DUNHAM STREET RUNNING FROM WALNUT STREET TO HARRIS STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 148.5 FT. BEING IN ARNOLD'S SUB OF PART OF B.O.L. 101 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6990 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR THE REPAIR OF ISLAND PARK TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6991 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,050,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR.1981 SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFIT INCREASES TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6992 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING LOT FOR THE HISPANIC YOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LA CASA DE AMISTAD INC. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6993 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NEW LASALLE FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND PARKING LOT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND A.C.T.I.O.N., INC., OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6994 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,066.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF AN OLDER ADULT CRIME VICTIM PROGRAM ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND REAL SERVICES OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6995 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOME PURCHASE MONIES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RENEW, INC. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6996 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $16,593.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9419.8 1 ORDINANCE NO. 6997 -81 AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING VACATION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE MONROE- SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT AREA AND GEORGE AVENUE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor 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 Serge made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6998 -81 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LICENSES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor 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 Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE SOUTH.BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL. CORPORATION TO KEEP THE TUTT BRANCH OF THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM NEAR ITS PRESENT LOCATION AT 2002 MIAMI STREET. A public hearing was held on the resolution. Council Member Beck indicated that the Virginia Tutt Library has been very successful. She indicated is within easy access of four schools. She indicated that the proposed new location would force individuals to use automobiles to reach the library thereby eliminating many of the present users of this branch. She indicated the neighborhood has a valid concern. Council President McGann indicated it was a majority consensus of the Council that this resolution be stricken, since the Common Council has no control over the Library Board. Katheryn Brookins, 1707 LaSalle, Dennis Moran, 711 W. Colfax, John Walker, 907 E. Dayton, Mike McFarland, 1733 O'Brien, Ann Fisher, 902 E. Dubail; spoke in favor of the passage of this resolution. Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike this resolution, seconded by Council member Beck. The motion carried and the resolution was stricken from the record. RESOLUTION NO. 921 -81 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH LBEND, INDIANA: RELATING TO: MECHANICS LAUNDRY AND SUPPLY, INC. PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, (the "issuer "), is authorized by IC 36 -7 -12, (the "Act "), to issue revenue bonds for the financing of economic development facilities, the funds from said financing to be used for the acquisition and equipping of said facilities to be either sold or leased to a company_or directly owned by a company; and, WHEREAS, Mechanics Laundry & Supply, Inc. of Indiana, an Indiana Corporation, (the "Applicant "), has advised the South Bend Economic Development Commission, (the "Commission "), and the Issuer, that it proposes that the Issuer either acquire and equip an economic development facility and sell or lease the same to the Applicant, or loan proceeds of an economic development financing to the Applicant for the same said economic development facility, to consist of the acquisition and expansion of a 24,000 square foot industrial laundry facility which supplies all types of rental merchandise including the real estate on which it is located and the machinery and equipment to be installed therein, to be located at 835 South Prairie Street, South Bend, Indiana, on an approximate 2 -acre tract of land ( "Project "); and, WHEREAS, the diversification of industry and increase in job opportunities, (23 new jobs), to be achieved by the acquisition and equipping of the Project will be of public benefit to the health, safety and general welfare of the Issuer and its citizens; and, WHEREAS, having received the advice of the South Bend Economic Development Commissi it would appear that the finaning of the Project would be of,public benefit,to the health, safety and genral welfare of the Issuer and its citizens; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the facility will not have an adverse competitive effect on any similar facility already constructed or operating in South Bend, Indiana; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Councilof the City of South Bend as follows: 1. The Common Council of the City of South Bend finds, determines, ratifies and confirms that the promotion of diversification of economic development and job opportuniti in and near South Bend, Indinaa, is desirable to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Issuer; and that it is in the public interest that the Commission and the Issuer take such action as they lawfully may to encourage economic development, diversification of industry and promotion of job opportunities in and near the Issuer. !s ?1,. REGULAR MEETING NQVEMBERt -7-9 , 19 81 2. The Common Cuncil of the City of South Bend approves, determines ratifies and confirms that the issuance and sale of economic development revenue bonds in an amount of approximately $800,000.00 of the Issuer under the Act for the acquisition and equipping of the Project and the sale or leasing of the Project bonds to the Applicant, will serve the public purposes referred to above, in accordance with the Act. 3. In order to induce the applicant to proceed with the acquisition and equipping of the Project, the Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby approves, determines, ratifies and confirms that: (i) it will take, or casue to be taken, such actions pursuant to the Act as may be required to implement the aforesaid financing, or as it may deem appropriate in pursuance thereof; providing that all of the foregoing shall be mutually acceptable to the Issuer and the Applicant; and (ii) it will adopt such ordinances and resolutions and authorize the execution and delivery of such instruments and the taking of such action as may be necessary and advisable for the authorization, issuance and sale of said economic development bonds; and, (iii) it will use its best efforts, at the request of Appliant, to authorize the issuance of additional, bonds for refunding and refinancing the outstanding principal amount of bonds for completion of the Project and for additions to the Project, including the costs of issuance (providing that the financing of such addition or additions to the Project is found to have a public purpose [as defined in IC 36 -7 -12- 1] at the time of authoriziation of such additional bonds), and that the aforementioned purposes comply with the providions of IC 36 -7 -12. 4. All costs of the Project incurred after the adoption of this Inducement Resolution, including reimbursement or repayment to the Applicant of moneys expended by the Applicant for planning, engineering, interest paid during construction, underwriti expenses, attorney and bond counsel fees, acquisition and equipping of the Project will be permitted to be included as part of the bond issue to finance the Project, and the Issuer will sell or lease the same to the Applicant or loan the proceeds fromn the sale of the bonds to the Applicant for the same purposes. Also, certain indirect expenses, including, but not limited to, planning, architectural work and engineering incurred prior to this Inducement Resolution, will be permitted to be included as part of the bond issue to finance the Project. 5. The liability and obligation of the Cityof South Bend, Indiana, shall be limited solely to good faith efforts to consummate such Mechanics Laundry & Supply, Inc. Project and the issuance of such bonds, and that neither the City of South Bend, Indiana, nor its officers or agents shall incur any personal liability by virtue of the issuance of any such Economic Development Revenue Bonds or the undertaking of such Mechanics Landry & Supply Inc. Project. This inducement resolution shall be in full force and effect from 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. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, indicated this bond issue would be used to finance and purchase eal estate and a building located at 835 Prairie. He indicated it was hoped that seven existing jobs would be retained and approximately 20 plant personnel jobs would be created. Bob Klimek, 2621 Corby, representing Means Service, Jerry Hogan, 15429 Kerlin, Bob Schultz, 2121 Rockne, Leslie Doty, 1125 Lincoln Way West, spoke against this resolution. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Domblrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 922 -$1 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES FOR INTERLINX CORP., PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF INDIANA CODE 18- 6 -4.5, AS AMENDED. At the present time there are insufficient employment opportunities and insufficient diversification of industries, which conditions are harmful to the economic stablility and general welfare of the area and, if not remedied, will be detrimental to the development of the area. The City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City ") is authorized under provisions of Indiana Code 18- 6 -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 conjuntion therewith. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 The City, in order to implement the public purposes enumerated in the Act and in furtherance thereof to induce InterLinx Corp, an Indiana corporation (the "Borrower ") to purchase land, improvements, equipment, furnishings and fixtures which will constitute an economic development facility (the "facility ") within the limits of South Bend, Indiana, has indicated its intent to issue its revenue bonds under the pursuant to the provisions of the Act and to apply the proceeds therefrom to the payment of the costs of the facility. The Borrower, in reliance upon the inte: thru the issuance of revenue bonds under the acquire and maintain the facility within the It is now deemed advisable for the City to finance the facility thru the issuance of the Act. at of the City provisions of limits of Sou to express by revenue bonds of finance the facility the Act, has determined to th Bend, Indiana. this Resolution its intent under the provisions of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION I. The proposed facility constitutes economic development facilities which may be financed 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 Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) (or such lesser amount as may be agreed upon), 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. SECTION 2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the health and general welfare of the persons residing in and near the City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act. SECTION 3. The Borrower may proceed with the acquisition and construction of the facility in reliance upon this Resolution. SECTION 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution. Kevin Butler, attorney for the petitioner, indicated this project involves the purchase of assets of Wheelhorse, Inc., located at 515 W. Ireland. He indicated the project costs if $15,000,000, and the bonds will be in the amount of $9,000,000. He indicated there was presently 350 individuals employed, and they propose it increase this to 550 employees. Council Member Szymkowiak 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. 923 -81 A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AN AND SINKING FUND FOR THE YEAR 1982. WHEREAS, the Common Council sets the levies and rates of all tax supported funds by law, and WHEREAS, the tax rates and lelvy will fluctuate as determined by the final assessed value, and WHEREAS, the intent of the Council was to raise a specific levy as opposed to setting a rate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, that: SECTION I. For the Budget Year 1982, the Cumulative Sewer levy will be $685,930.00 and the rate will be.a factor of the final assessed value for the City of South Bend. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage 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. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated by passing this resolution the Cumulative Sewer levy will not fluctuate.with the assessed valuation. Council Member Serge 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. 924 -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 HOUSING'S REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM. ?11? REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 _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: CONTRACTOR Michiana Remodeling Michiana Remodeling Michiana Remodeling ADDRESS DOLLAR AMOUNT CONTRACT OF CONTRACT NUMBER 1119 E. Miner $10,543.70 CD7 /PR /CS -1 /1 125 E. Broadway $11,720.00 CD7 /PR /CS -1/5 313 E. South $10,839.40 CD7 /PR /CS -1/6 2. This 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/ 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 Council approval of this resolution was necessary in order for them to proceed with these rehabilitations. 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. 925 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $10,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE RENTAL REHAB DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE BUREAU OF HOUSING. WHEREAS, low bids for the rehabilitation work under the Community Development Rental Rehab Demonstration 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 contractor for the rehabilitation work on the following properies: 636 E. Broadway $13,480.00 1612 St. Joseph $13,165.00 1614 St. Joseph $13,635.00 626 Broadway $13,480.00 229 Dubail $14,655.00 222 Broadway $14,145.00 1408 Marietta $13,135.00 318 Dubail $13,975.00 202 Indiana $14,290.00 206 Indiana $15,025.00 227 Indiana $14,400.00 221 Indiana $14,605.00 226 Haney $15,005.00 310 Haney $13,450.00 625 Haney $13,900.00 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/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated that T. Brooks Brademas was the owner of the fifteen properties to be rehabilitated and is the developer participating in the first round of the Rental Rehab Demonstration. She indicated that after a careful review of the proposal, Mr. Brademas has decided to operate as the general contractor on this particular project. She indicated that three items must be met: he has to be recognized as being capable of handling such a job; the cost to perform the contract must not include profit and overhead for himself, and the cost must indicate a substantial savings over accepting the lowest bidder; a waiver must be obtained from HUD allowing him to function as a general contractor. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. 223 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9 1981 RESOLUTION NO. 926 -81 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOLIDAY INN MOTEL. 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 y the acquisition of economic development facilities in the City pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 18 -6 -4.5 (the "Act "); and WHEREAS, Brick Road Associates proposes 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 notice of an application by Brick Road Associates for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic Development Bonds in an amount not to exceed Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars repayable over a designated period 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 construct a Holiday Inn, resulting in the creation of approximately one hundred fifteen (115) additional employees with an annual payroll of approximately Six Hundred Fiften Thousand ($650,000.00) Dollars per year. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the Clty of South Bend, Indiana, resolves as follows: 1. The project constitutes economic development facilities which shall be financed 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 Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars of its revenue bonds, which bonds will not be general obligations of th ecity 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. Brick Road Associates may proceed with financing efforts for this project in reliance upon 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 resoluton 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. Peter J. Nemeth, attorney representing the petitioners, indicated this proposed new Holiday Inn would be constructer on the U.S. 31 bypass between Brick Road and the Indiana Toll Road interchange. He indicated that due to the uncertain nature of the current financial market, the developer: are seeking Council approval for the purpose of assisting them in obtaining financing for this project. Dominic DaCasta, 754 Cottage Grove, spoke against this resolution. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 125 -81 A BILL TRANSFERRING $306,691.71 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading November 23, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 126 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $43,445.00 TO THE BUREAU OF SEWERS BUDGET LINE ITEM 260 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS ON SAMPLE STREET AT THE RAILROAD CROSSING EAST TO THE FIRE STATION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading November 23, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1981 BILL NO. 127 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $18,000.00 TO ACCOUNT 260, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, WITHIN THE BUREAU OF WATER BUDGET OF THE WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND FOR THE DESIGN OF ADDITIONAL WATER STORAGE AT THE EDISON PLANT AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR SAID DESIGN BETWEEN THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS AND MCDONOUGH ENGINEERING, INC. This bill had first reading: Council member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading November 23, seconded by Council member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 128 -81 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN STREMMEL & HILL, INC., AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,985.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OE' MEDIA AND REPAIR OF FILTER NOZZLES AT THE EDISON FILTRATION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public nearing and second reading November 23, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR A discussion was hold regarding Specialized Transportation Systems and their need for funding. Council Member Voorde indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was going to meet regarding this problem. I Dominic DaCasta, 754 Cottage Grove, indicated that economic development bonds were a drain on Federal budget. Katheryn Brookins, 1707 W. LaSalle, asked for Council aid to stop the 3.8 million dollar library bond issue. Leslie Doty, 1125 Lincoln Way West, asked the Council to help the handicapped regarding Specialized Transportation Services. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. ATTEST: 7ED: ,:= City Clerk rest ent