HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-82 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,'1962
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, September 27, 1982, 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, Harris, 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 August 30, September 13,
September 17, and September 20, 1982, meetings of the Council and found them correct.
The sub- committee, therefore recommends that the same be appr'oVed.
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
/s/ Beverly D. Crone
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the August 30, September 13,
September 17, and September 20, 1982, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed
on file, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
SPECIAL BUSINESS .
Council Member Taylor indicated that the Council was holding to hold informal election
of officers, which wil.], be,ratified,the first meeting in 1983. He made a motion to
elect Beverlie Beck as Council President, seconded' by Council Member Serge. The
motion carried.; He made ,a motion, to elect Joseph Serge as vice president, seconded
by Council,, Member Beck. , The motion carried. He made a.,motion to `elect Raymond
Ziel n's_ki as chairman of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
Beck.' The'motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Beck indicated that the Residential'Neigh°borhood Committee had met'
regarding the rez9ning,,9f,9.35 Ironwood,, and had no recommendation at this time.
Council Member Crone indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on
Bill No. 103 -82, and recommended it favorable. Council Member Voorde indicated that
the Committee of the Whole will gave two meetings, October 4 and October 7, to discuss
Bill No. 76 -82, reorganization under Home Rule.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Beck. 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 September 27, 1982, at 7:05 p.m., with nine members present: Chair-
man Voorde presiding.
BILL NO. 94 -82 A BILL AMENDING,ORD.INANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS
AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER
21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (935 S. IRONWOOD.)
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing, on the.above billf' proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be. heard. Richard Bonewitz, attorney representing
the petitioner,,.indicated that the..House of Flowers wanted this house rezoned to Cl
commercial. He indicated that the aesthetics of the home will be improved. He
indicated that the use is commercial, but it is a use that is not incompatable with
residential—Council Member,Beck made. a motion to accept the substitute bill on
file with the City Clerk,- seconded by Council Member Taylor. The`motion' carried.
Mrs. Esther Darr, one of the petitioners, indicated this was a beautiful house and
they intended to keep the premises beautiful. Richard Shirk, 935 S. Ironwood,
indicated that the house has been for sale for a year. He indicated he thought this
business would be an asset for the house. He indicated the house was very large and
needed a lot of repair. Kay Cooper, 2535 York Road, spoke in favor of this rezoning.
She indicated that the home should be improved and preserved, and the Darrs could
properly maintain the home. Don Claro, 2045 Trailridge, spoke in favor of this
rezoning. He indicated this could only add to the neighborhood. Ruth Fisher, 1014
21st Street, indicated this house needed a lot of care and she felt that the Darrs
are responsible people and would take care of the home. Nancy Tenbroeck, 525 Edgewater,
indicated this rezoning could only be an improvement to the neighborhood. True
Clarao, 2045 Trailridge, spoke ion,..favor of this rezoning. James Love, 116 Sunnymede,
indicated that the House of Flowers would be an improvement to this neighborhood.
Carl. Brunson, the realtor, read a letter from several business women in favor of
this rezoning. Franklin Asper, 1006 S. Ironwood, submitted a petition against this
zoning. Diane Molnar, 25452 Grant Rd., indicated they were interested in purchasing
this property, and this home should be kept residential. Mrs. Belmont, 1113 1/2 S.
Ironwood, spoke against this rezoning. Council Member Beck indicated she had serious
reservations as to what will happen to this house,.if the house is'not rezoned. She
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable;' seconded`by Council
Member Taylor. The motion failed on a roll call vote of four ayes and five'nayes
(Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Crone, Voorde and McGann.)
BILL NO. 96 -82
A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL
THAT PART OF THE FOURTEEN (14) FOOT WIDE PUBLIC ALLEY
EXTENDING FROM MICHIGAN STREET ON ITS WESTERLY BOUNDARY TO
THE FIRST FOURTEEN (14) FOOT NORTH -SOUTH PUBLIC ALLEY ON
ITS EASTERLY BOUNDARY, SAID ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF AND
ADJACENT TO LOT NUMBERED 62 IN THE RECORDED PLAT OF
BOWMAN'S FOURTH ADDITION TO 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. Bill Dobslaw, owner of the Pennysaver,
indicated they wre going to add a paper warehouse at the back of the property. He
indicated there ould be trucks blocking the alley and they did not want complaints.
He indicated they did not intend to fence in the alley. John Leszczynski, Director
of Public Works, indicated they Board gave an unfavorable recommendation since the
petitioners will not grant an., easement. Heike Dobslaw, owner of the property, spoke
in favor of this vacation. Cuncil Member Member Beck made a motion to strike this
bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
BILL NO. 100 -82
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A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF MICHIGAN STREET RUNNING NORTH
FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE 1ST EAST -WEST ALLEY
NORTH OF MADISON STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 132' MORE OR LESS
TO THE PROJECTED RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE MICHIGAN -MAIN
CONNECTOR ADJACENT TO LOTS 166, 167 AND LOTS 158, 159 OF
THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND. ALSO, THE 1ST EAST -WEST
ALLEY NORTH OF MADISON STREET RUNNING WEST FROM A POINT 6'
WEST OF THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF MICHIGAN STREET
TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE MICHIGAN -MAIN CONNECTOR
ADJACENT TO LOTS 165 AND 166 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH
BEND.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ron Olson, representing the Town
Tower,'indicated this vacation was to allow for more parking. Council Member Crone
made a motion to amend the bill in Section I, by adding a last sentence "This
ordinance is subject to the September 27, 1982, letter from the Board of Public
Works, a copy is atttached as Exhibit A."; seconded by Council Member McGann. The
motion carried. Patrick Baker, project engineer at Town Tower, indicated this
facilities all parking needs, plus there is a better ingress and egress to the
adjoining property owners. Agatha Lauber, 1121 Leeper Ave., asked that parking
signs for her tenents be installed. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works,
indicated the City could not install signs. Council Member Taylor made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amendedeconded by Council Member
Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 93 -82
A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BANNING THE
DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, FOR
A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.
Council. Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until
October 25, 1982, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 103 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $37,800.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES FUND FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS WITHIN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Tim Brassell, Fire Chief, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to finish
the complete rebuilding of engine #11, replace a boiler in Station #7, and
replacement of the apparatus bay roof at Station #10. Council Member Serge made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 104 -82
A BILL ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH BEND REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY
FUND.
Now is'the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Lt. Cloyd Coffman, Director of
Police Training, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that approximately
twenty -five law enforcement agencies have indicated desire to fund training at the
South Bend Regional Police Academy. He indicated that approximately $6,000 has been
comitted by these agencies for nine months of one day seminars in specialized police
programs, starting January, 1983. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 105 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,490.00 FROM THE LOCAL EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Now is the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Debra Kroll, Senior Staff Investigator,
indicated the Commission will receive a contract from EEOC in 1983, and this bill
will allow them to discharge its duties as contained in the Human Rights Ordinance.
Council Member Szymkowiak 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 Beck made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
Member Taylor. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
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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 8:27 p.m. Council
President McGann presiding and nine members present.
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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
BILLS, SECOND READING
BILL NO, 94 -82
A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO..4990 -$8, AS
AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER
21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (935 S. IRONWOOD.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion
to defeat.this; bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill was
defeated by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member
Taylor.)
ORDINANCE NO. 7102 -82
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF MICHIGAN STREET RUNNING
NORTH FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE 1ST EAST -WEST
ALLEY NORTH OF MADISON STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF.132' MORE.
OR LESS TO THE PROJECTED RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE MICHIGAN -
MAIN CONNECTOR ADJACENT TO LOTS 166, 167 AND LOTS 158, 159
OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND. ALSO, THE 1ST EAST -
WEST ALLEY NORTH OF MADISON STREET RUNNING WEST FROM A
POINT 6' WEST OF THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF MICHIGAN
STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE.MICHIGAN -MAIN
CONNECTOR ADJACENT TO LOTS 165 AND 166 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT
OF SOUTH BEND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to amend this bill
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion carried. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill as amended,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7103 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,800.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES FUND FOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS
WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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. 7104 -82 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH BEND REGIONAL POLICE
ACADEMY FUND.
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. 7105 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,490.00 FROM THE LOCAL EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC 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 nine
ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 993 -82
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, RELATING TO: AMW, 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 economic development facilities
Code 18 -6 -4.5 (the "Act "); and
WHEREAS, AMW, Inc., a Delawar
economic development facilities in
the City will finance the costs of
the Act; and
of the City would be benefited by the acquisition
in the City pursuant to the provisions of Indiana
Corporation, ( "AMW, Inc. ") proposes to acquire
the City of South Bend as defined in the Act if..
such economic development facilities pursuant to
WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an application
by AMW, Inc. for the issuance of City ofSouth Bend Economic Development Bonds in an
approximate amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($3,500,000.
repayable upon terms governed by exisiting market rates at the time such bonds are
issued in order to acquire manufacturing equipment and fixtures for the purpose of
the corporation conducting the business of manufacturing automobiles in the City
resulting in improving and promoting job opportunities and commercial diversification
int he City of South Bend, Indiana.
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City 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 Three Million Five Hundred Thousand and no /100 Dollars ($3,500,000.00)
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. AMW, Inc. may proceed with the acquisition of the economic development
facilities 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 consumate such proceedings and issue
such bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission, South Bend Common
Council 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 theCommon Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Richard Morgan, attorney
representing the petitioner, indicated this $3,500,000 bond issue would be used to
finance the acquisition of equipment, machinery and fixtures of the Avanti Corporation.
He indicated they anticipated approximately thirty new positions. Council Member
Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 994 -82
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S
INTENTION TO INTEGRATE THE TARGETED JOBS PROGRAM INTO THE
TAX ABATEMENT PROCESS.
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission passed Resolution No. 645 on
September 25, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of economic development activities undertaken by
the City of South Bend through the Redevelopment Department is job creation and more
specificially the creation of job opportunities for economically and socially disadvantag(
persons; and
WHEREAS, the granting of tax abatement for the furthering of economic development
is beneficial to the company as well as to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Targeted Jobs Program was established by the Redevelopment Commission
for the purpose of linking publically assisted economic development activities and
programs to job opportunities for economically and socially disadvantaged persons;
and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council concurs with the Redevlopment Commission
that tax abatement is an appropriate economic development program to which linkages
to the Targeted Jobs Program should be made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby formally adopts
and concurs with Resolution 645 of the Redevelopment Commission which integrates the
Targeted Jobs Program into the Tax Abatement Process.
SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde,
indicated that Redevelopment had passed a resolution asking that those receiving tax
abatement integrate hiring new employees into the Targeted Jobs Program. Jon Hunt,
Director Redevelopment, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Berge
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 995 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A GOVERNOR'S DISCRETIONARY GRANT,
UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT THROUGH
THE INDIANA OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and the
Common Council, has aggressively and successfully sought to improve South Bend's
economyby initiating and supporting economic development projects which increase
the City's tax base, job opportunities, and local incomes; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and
Common Council, has aggressively and successfully sought out assistance to support
local efforts and to supplement local resources; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Governor's Discretionary Fund is to strengthen the
links between economic development activities and CETA efforts to provide employment
for low to moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend would like to continue its development packaging
and job targeting linkage mechanism and strengthen said mechanism with an industrial
development inducement project to be utilitized principally in economic develpment
activities that have a substantial potential for job creation; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, and is the applicant
for a Governor's Discretionary Grant through the Indiana Office of Occupational
Develpment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. The Mayor has the authority to submit an application for funds from
the Governor's Discretionary Fund through the Indiana Office of Occupational Develpment.
SECTION II. The Department of Redevelopment shall be Administrative Agent for
the program, should funds be awarded.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
RESOLUTION NO. 996 -82
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A GOVERNOR'S DISCRETIONARY GRANT,
UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT THROUGH
THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and the
Common Council, has aggressively and successfully sought to improve South Bend's
economy by initiating and supporting economic development projects which increase
the City's tax base, job opportunities, and local incomes; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and
Common Council, has aggressively and successfully sought out assistance to support
local efforts and to supplement local resources; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Governor's Discretionary Fund is to strengthen the
links between economic development activities and CETA efforts to provide employment
for low to moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend would like to continue its development packaging
and job targeting linkage mechanism and strengthen said mechanism with an_
industrial
development inducement project to be utilitized principally in economic develpment
activities that have a substantial potential for job creation; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, and is the applicant
for a Governor's Discretionary Grant through the Indiana Department of Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the CIty of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. The Mayor has the authority to submit an application for funds from
the Governor's Discretionary Fund through the Indiana Department of Commerce.
SECTION II. The Department of Redevelopment shall be Administrative Agent for
the program, should funds be awarded.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of
Redevelopment, indicated these applications are for a grant of $11,202 for support
of a Targeted Jobs Coordinator; and $100,000 which will be used in continued efforts
to market the Studebaker Cooridor, as well as the City as a whole. Council Member
Beck made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 935 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 936 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 997 -82
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
ACTION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELPMENT
WHEREAS, the Mayor has lsubmitted an application and amendments thereto for an
Urban Develpment Action Grant to the United States Depatment of Urban Development
for purposes of acquiring public right -of -way, preparing a site and roadway through
soil stablization, excavation, backbill, constructing, improving, and signalization
of access roadways, extending water and sewer lines, and direct participation in the
develpment of an ethanol plant in the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, in order to enter into such a grant, should the award be forthcoming
from the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,
it is necessary for the Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into certain agreements
and execute certain documents required by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend supports the development
of industrial opportunity in the CIty, including the activities addressed in the
grant application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the CIty of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Mayor has the authority to enter into agreements and execute
documents necessary to implement an Urban Development Action Grant from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of South Bend for
purposes relating to facilitating the location in South Bend of an Ethanol Plant.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, contingent upon notification to the
City of South Bend that the Urban Development Action Grant has been awarded to the
City.
/s/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of
Redevelopment, indicated this resolution would authorize the Mayor to execute the
documents necessary to enter into a grant agreement with HUD should the City receive,
a UDAG ward for assistance in the development of an ethanol plant in the City. Council
Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS. FIRST READING
BILL NO. 107 -82 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990-
68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (1329 EAST WASHINGTON.)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to this bill to
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 108 -82
A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE YEARS 1982, AND 1983.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, and refer it to the Committee of
the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 109 -82
A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN LAYNE - NORTHERN AND THE
BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$32,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL AT THE EDISON
WELL FIELD.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, and refer it to the Utilities
Committee, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 110 -82 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN PEERLESS - MIDWEST AND
THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$64,963.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL AT THE RUM VILLAGE
SITE.
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This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, and refer it to the Utilities
Committee, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 111 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,220,375.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 820, RUM
VILLAGE SEWER INSTALLATION PROJECT, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, and refer it to the Utilities
Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 112 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,739.65 FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING PROJECT
ACTIVITIES.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October ll, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 113 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $9,963,000 FROM THE 1982 URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR PURPOSES OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO.114 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $270,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT NO. 8206, JEFFERSON
STREET PARKING GARAGE REPAIRS, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this
bill for public hearing and second reading October 11, 1982, seconded by Council
Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 115 -82 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT,
INDENTURE OF TRUST, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING
RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION RELATING TO THE JOHN A. LEVY, TIMOTHY MATHIAS,
AND CHARLES C. DAVIS PROJECT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading October111 1982, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The motion carried.
Council Member Voorde made a motion to set bills no. 50, 83, 85, 76, and 92 -82, as
well as the resolution for South Main Auto Parts, for public hearing and second
reading October 11, 1982, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried.
Council Member Taylor asked John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, to do something
about the railroad crossing at Ironwood. He indicated it was so bumpy people are
almost losing their cars.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council
Member Crone made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned ate 8:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PROVED
,
President