HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-82 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 1982
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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, October 25, 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 October 11, 1982, meeting
of the Council and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
/s/ Beverly D. Crone
.Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the October 11, 1982, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
-The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Alice Howa, 1004 Berkley Circle, thanked the Council for their support and help in
keeping STS on the road.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to have one meeting in December, December 6,
seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Committee of the Whole had met to discuss
Bill No. 93 -82, and decided to continue it indefinitely at the request of the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Economic Development Committee had met
regarding the three properties on the agenda tonight for tax abatement, and gave a
unanimously recommended to all three.
Council Member Zielinski indicated that the special committee on snow removal had
met to discuss proposed changes to the present ordinance. He indicated there would
be further meetings.
Council Member Beck 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 October 25, 1982, at 7:10 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman
Voorde presiding.
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 Serge made a motion to continue this bill, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
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 STREET.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Karen Kiemnec, Preservation
Planner, gave the history of the house. She indicated this home historically significant,
Anthony Trozzolo, present owner of the home, indicated he was in agreement with
having his home declared an historic landmark. Council Member McGann made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 116 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $161,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL BONDS
OF 1981 FUND FOR MOTOR EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE STREET DEPARTMENT.
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This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of
Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation
was from interest earned on the investment of General Obligation Bond Funds. He
indicated the money would be used for the purchase of motor equipment needed for the
operation of the Street Department. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 117 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,200.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ACTIVITY TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY 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. Colleen Rosenfeld, Dirctor of
Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriai
would provide the LaSalle Filmore, Northeast and Southeast Neighborhood Centers with
$2,400 each for a twelve month period in order to support their non - personnel operationa -7
costs. She indicated that these centers previously received the bulk of their funding
through ACTION. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 118 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $65,574.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES FUND FOR CAPITAL REPAIRS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Chief Brassell made the presentatic
for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would complete funding for the reconditio3
of the Fire Department Snorkel. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion
carried.
There being no further business to
Member McGann made a motion to rise
Member Crone. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
Ci y Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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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 7:21 p.m. Council
President McGann presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7118 -82
AN ORDINANCE 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 (1349 EAST WASHINGTON STREET.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7119 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $161,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL
BONDS OF 1981 FUND FOR MOTOR EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE STREET
DEPARTMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7_120 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,200.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
ACTIVITY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7121 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $65,574.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES FUND FOR CAPITAL REPAIRS WITHIN THE DEPARTME
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Crone. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Voorde made a motion to combine public hearing on resolutions A &B,
seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1000 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESI
DECLARATORY _ 1117 W. SAMPLE
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 2 -76 (a)
of the Municipal Code requesting that the area commonly known as 1117 West Sample
Street, South.Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana and which is more particularly described
by a line drawn as follows:
That part of Bank Outlot 104 of the Second Plat of Outlots of the Town, now
City, ofSouth Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana bounded by the following
described lines:
Beginning at a point at the intersection of the East line of Arnold Street and
the North line of Sample Street; thence North along the East line of Arnold
Street a Distance of 472.37 feet; thence along a line having a deflection angle
of 90 degrees 7 minutes 30 seconds to the Right and a distance of 201.44 feet;
thence along a line having a deflection angle of 90 degrees 07 minutes to the
Left and a distance of 387.02 feet; thence along a line having a deflection
angle of 90 degrees 13 minutes to the Right and a distance of 92.16 feet; thence
South along a line having a deflection angle of 89 degrees 49 minutes to the
Right and a distance of 859.45 feet to the North line of Sample Street; thence
West along the North line of Sample Street a distance of 292.84 feet to the
point of beginning;
together with a non - execlusive easement for purposes of ingress and egress to and
from the foregoing described real estate over the following described real estate in
said County and State:
A portion of the southeast quarter (1/4) of the southwest quarter (1/4) of
Section 11, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and a part of State Bank Outlot
104 of State Bank 2nd Plat Outlets of the Town, now the City of South Bend,
Portage Township, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the north right -of -way line of Sample
Street with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street; thence northerly along
and with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street a distance of 472.37 feet;
thence easterly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 7 minutes 30
seconds Right, a distance of 201.44 feet tot he point of beginning; thence
northerly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 7 minute Left a
distance of 387.02 feet; thence westerly along a line with a deflection angle
of 89 degrees 4 minutes Left, a distance of 18 feet; thence southerly along a
line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 12 minutes Left, said line being
also the east face of the existing Print Shop, distance of 387.45 feet; thence
easterly along a line with a deflection angle of 89 degrees 54 minutes Left, a
distance of 17.95 feet to the point of beginning;
and subject to a non - exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress to
and from the real estate lying immediately west and adjacent thereto on and over the
following described real estate in said County and State:
A portion of the southeast quarter (1/4) of the southwest quarter (1/4) of
Section 11, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and a part of the State Bank Outlot
104 of State Bank 2nd Plat Outlots of the Town, now the City of South Bend,
Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the north right -of -way line of Sample
Street with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street; thence northerly along
and with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street; thence northerly along
and with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street a distance of 472.37 feet;
thence easterly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 07 minutes
30 seconds Right a distance of 201.44 feet to the point of beginning; thence
northerly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 07 minutes Left; a
distance of 387.02 feet; thence easterly along a line with a deflection angle
of 90 degrees, 13 minus Right, a distance of 17.92 feet; thence southerly to a
point of beginning; thence westerly a distance of 17.92 to the point of beginning.
be designated as an Urban Development Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-
1.1- 11.1 -1 and that the public utility and benefit of the project be determined; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has conducted an investigation pursuant
to Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code and prepared a report determining that the
area qualified as an Urban Development Area under Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1 and has
further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as
required by law of the area in question; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Urban Development Area.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation
of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an Urban Development Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating
this area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of real property Tax Abatement.
SECTION II. That the Common Council requests the City Clerk to submit this
Resolution along with supporting data to the Area Plan Commission for its written
order approving or disapproving this resolution.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk, upon receipt of
the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution
to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the
Common Council on said declaration.
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/ Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1001 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING 1117 WEST SAMPLE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AREA FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, a petition for Personal Property Tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 2 -76 of
the Municipal Code for the tangible personal property to be located at 1117 W. Sample
Street,-South Bend, Indiana.
WHEREAS, the legal description of the facility in which the tangible personal
property is to be located, is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
That part of Bank Outlot 104 of the Second Plat of Outlots of the Town, now
City, ofSouth Bend, platted by the State.Bank of Indiana bounded by the following
described lines:
Beginning at a point at the intersection of the East line of Arnold Street and
the North line of Sample Street; thence North along the East line of Arnold
Street a Distance of 472.37 feet; thence along a line having a deflection angle
of 90 degrees 7 minutes 30 seconds to the Right and a distance of 201.44 feet;
thence along a line having a deflection angle of 90 degrees 07 minutes to the
Left and a distance of 387.02 feet; thence along a line having a deflection
angle of 90 degrees 13 minutes to the Right and a distance of 92.16 feet; thence
South along a line having a deflection angle of 89 degrees 49 minutes to the
Right and a distance of 859.45 feet to the North lineof Sample Street; thence
West along the North line of Sample Street a distance of 292.84 feet to the
point of beginning;
together with a non- execlusive easement for purposes of ingress and egress to and
from the foregoing described real estate over the following described real estate in
said County and State:
A portion of the southeast quarter (1/4) of the southwest quarter (1/4) of
Section 11, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and a part of State Bank Outlot
104 of State Bank 2nd Plat Outlets of the Town, now the City of South Bend,
Portage Township, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the north right -of -way line of Sample
Street with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street; thence northerly along
and with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street a distance of 472.37 feet;
thence easterly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 7 minutes 30
seconds Right, a distance of 201.44 feet tot he point of beginning; thence
northerly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 7 minute Left a
distance of 387.02 feet; thence westerly along aline with a deflection angle
of 89 degrees 4 minutes Left, a distance of 18 feet; thence southerly along a
line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 12 minutes Left, said line being
also the east face of the existing Print Shop, distance of 387.45 feet; thence
easterly along a line with a deflection angle of 89 degrees 54 minutes Left, a
distance of 17.95 feet to the point of beginning;
and subject to a non - exclusive easement for the purposes of ingress and egress to
and from the real estate lying immediately west and adjacent thereto on and over the
following described real estate in said County and State:
A portion of the southeast quarter (1/4) of the southwest quarter (1/4) of
Section 11, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and a part of the State Bank Outlot
104 of State Bank 2nd Plat Outlots of the Town, now the City of South Bend,
Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; more particularly described as
follows:
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Commencing at the point of intersection of the north right -of -way line of Sample
Street with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street; thence northerly along
and with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street; thence northerly along
and with the east right -of -way line of Arnold Street a distance of 472.37 feet;
thence easterly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 07 minutes
30 seconds Right a distance of 201.44 feet to the point of beginning; thence
northerly along a line with a deflection angle of 90 degrees 07 minutes Left; a
distance of 387.02 feet; thence easterly along a line with a deflection angle
of 90 degrees, 13 minus Right, a distance of 17.92 feet; thence southerly to a
point of beginning; thence westerly a distance of 17.92 to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has conducted an investigation pursuant
to Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code and prepared a report determining that there
is compliance with the Statutory obsolescence and eligibility criteria under Indiana
Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq.
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Urban Development Area, and that the tangible personal property to
be located at such location is entitled to a deducation from the assessed value of
the equipment for a period of five (5) years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an Urban Development Area, and that the tangible personal property to
be located at such location is entitled to a deduction from the assessed value of
the equipment for a period of five years (5) years.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby adopts a resolution designating this
area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement.
SECTION III. The Common Council directs the City Clerk, upon the receipt of
the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this Resolution
to be published. Said publication shall provide notice of the public hearing before
the Common Council of said declaration.
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.
Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Rick Carey, Senior Planner
in Redevelopment, indicated that Jamil Packaging Company was renovating an existing
building. He indicated that the real property improvements would be in the sum of
$334,000, and the tangible property would be in the sum of $160,000. He indicated
that seventeen new jobs would be created. Richard Cramer, attorney for the petitioners,
spoke in favor of these petitions. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 1000 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 1001 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Harris made a motion to combine public hearing on resolutions C & D
on the Agenda, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1002 -82
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 1137 S. LAFAYETTE AS AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR
THE PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 2 -76(a)
of the Municipal Code requesting that the area commonly known as 1137 S. Lafayette
and which more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 7, Stull's Second Edition, thence, N along
the E right -of -way of an alley a distance of 269.06 feet + or - to a point;
thence E a distance of 6 feet to a point; thence, N along a line parallel to
the Eastern right -of -way of said alley a distance of 54 feet to a point; thence,
W a distance of 6 feet to the eastern edge of said alley; thence N a distance
of 13 feet to a point, said point being the NW corner of the S 1/2 of Lot 64,
South Bend City Edition; thence, E along the northern boundry of said 1/2 of
Lot 64 which is on the western right -of -way of Lafayette Blvd.; thence, S a
distance of 275 feet + or - to the SE corner of Lot 6, Stull's Second Edition;
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thence, W a distance of 125 feet to a point; thence, S 66 feet to a point;
thence, W 40 feet to the point of beginning. All being within the City of
South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana.
be designated as an Urban Development Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-
1.1- 11.1 -1 and that the public utility and benefit of the project be determined; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has conducted an investigation pursuant
to Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code and prepared a report determining that the
area qualified as an Urban Development Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 and has
further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as
required by law of the area in question; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Urban Development Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana; as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation
of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an Urban Development Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating
this area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of real property Tax Abatement.
SECTION II. That the Common Council requests the City Clerk to submit this
Resolution along with supporting data to the Area Plan Commission for its written
order approving or disapproving this resolution.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk, upon receipt of
the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution
to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the
Common Council on said declaration.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 1003 -82
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING 1137 S. LAFAYETTE AN URBAN DEVELOPMEN`.
AREA FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, a petition for Personal Property Tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 2 -76 of
the Municipal Code for the tangible personal property to be located at 1137 S. Lafayette
South Bend, Indiana.
WHEREAS, the legal description of the facility in which the tangible personal
property is to be located, is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 7, Stull's Second Edition, thence, N along
the E right -of -way of an alley a distance of 269.06 feet + or - to a point;
thence E a distance of 6 feet to a point; thence, N along a line parallel to
the Eastern right -of -way of said alley a distance of 54 feet to a point;thence,
W a distance of 6 feet to the eastern edge of said alley; thence N a distance
of 13 feet to a point, said point being the NW corner of the S 1/2 of Lot 64,
South Bend City Edition; thence, E along the northern boundry of said 1/2 of
Lot 64 which is on the western right -of -way of Lafayette Blvd.; thence, S a
distance of 275 feet + or - to the SE corner of Lot 6, Stull's Second Edition;
thence, W a distance of 125 feet to a point; thence, S 66 feet to a point;
thence, W 40 feet to the point of beginning. All being within the City of
South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana.
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has conducted an investigation pursuant
to Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code and prepared a report determining that there
is compliance with the Statutory obsolescence and eligibility criteria under Indiana
Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq.
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Urban Development Area, and that the tangible personal property to
be located at such location is entitled to a deducation from the assessed value of
the equipment for a period of five (5) years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an Urban Development Area, and that the tangible personal property to
be located at such location is entitled to a deduction from the assessed value of
the equipment for a period of five years (5) years.
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby adopts a resolution designating this
area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement.
SECTION III. The Common Council directs the City Clerk, upon the receipt of
the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this Resolution
to be published. Said publication shall provide notice of the public hearing before
the Common Council of said declaration.
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 /Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Rick Carey, Senior Planner
with Redevelopment, indicated Exacto was constructing a $350,000 building and tangible
abatement would be $996,000. He indicated they planned to add from 32 to 60 new
jobs. Doug Carpenter, representing Exacto, spoke in favor or these abatements.
Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1002 -82, seconded by
Council Member Harris. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1003 -82, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1004 -82
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 414 -422 EAST MONROE AND 509 -513 SOUTH FELLOWS
STREET AS AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF TAX
ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 2 -76(a)
of the Municipal Code requesting that the area commonly known as 414 -422 East Monroe
Street and 509 -513 South Fellows Street,
and which more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lots Numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Four (4) as shown on the recorded
Plat of Moses Stern's Subdivision of a part of Lots Nineteen (19) and Twenty
(20) in Denniston and Fellows' Addition of the Town, now City, of South Bend,
St. Joseph County, Indiana.
be designated as an Urban Development Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-
1.1- 11.1 -1 and that the public utility and benefit of the project be determined; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has conducted an investigation pursuant
to Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code and prepared a report determining that the
area qualified as an Urban Development Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 and has
further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as
required by law of the area in question; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Urban Development Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation
of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an Urban Development Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating
this area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of real property Tax Abatement.
SECTION II. That the Common Council requests the City Clerk to submit this
Resolution along with supporting data to the Area Plan Commission for its written
order approving or disapproving this resolution.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk, upon receipt of
the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution
to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the
Common Council on said declaration.
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/ Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Rick Carey, Senior Planner
in Redevelopment, indicated Panzica Construction and Architects, planned to rehab an
existing building at a cost of $50,000, which will retain nine jobs and possibly
create six new jobs. Tom Panzica, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member
Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Harris.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982
RESOLUTION NO. 1005 -82
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING THAT ALL AREA RESIDENTS EXERCISE
CARE AND SAFETY AS THEY CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN.
WHEREAS, the evening of October 31st is a special date celebrated each year by
young and old alike; and
WHEREAS, Halloween is traditionally remembered as an evening for children going
"trick or treating" throughout our neighborhoods as they are dressed in their favorite
costumes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety at its meeting of September 7th designated
the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31st as the hours for trick or treating;
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recommends that residents consider giving out small
toys or games rather than food items this year, as a public safety precaution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, as follows:
SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recommends that all areas residents
exercise care and safety as they celebrate Halloween on October 31st, and consider
giving out small toys or games to this years "trick or treaters."
SECTION II. The Common Council wishes all residents a safe and happy Halloween.
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/ Lewis A. McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Vice President
Crone chaired this public hearing. Council President McGann indicated this resolution
was recommended that the residents give out small toys and games this Halloween.
Jane Swan, 1706 S. Walnut, indicated toys and games were a good idea, however, the
cost would be prohibitive. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1006 -82 A RSOLUTION 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
SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, low bids for the rehabilitation work under the Community_Development
Housing South Bend Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Programs 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 th following contractor(s) for
the rehabilitation work on the following properties:
CONTRACTOR
Con. 661 Lawndale
Workmasters, Inc.
Reese & Sons Con.
DOLLAR AMOUNT REHABILITATION
ADDRESS OF CONTRACT NUMBER Aardvark
$12,765.00 CD1 /RL /01
2008 W. Linden $14,845.00 CD1 /RL /02
2003 S. Catalpa $17,478.78 CD1 /RL /03
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 McGann
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director
of Redevelopment, indicated that the Loan Advisory Board and Redevelopment have
reviewed the bids and recommended the awarding of the contracts. 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. 120 -82 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: FIRST
7' NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOT F, JOHN E.
WALZ REVISED ADDITION RUNNING SOUTH FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF
VACATED DEAN STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SHERWOOD STREET.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982
This bill had first reading. Council Member Harris made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 121 -82 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF NAPOLEON STREET, RUNNING
EAST FROM FRANCES STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE
FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN SORIN'S SECOND ADDITION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR A DISTANCE OF 165'.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Harris made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 122 -82
This bill had first
for public hearing
Harris. The motion
BILL NO. 123 -82
A BILL AMENDING ARTICLE 8 CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE SUB - DIVISION OF LAND.
reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill
and second reading November 8, 1982, seconded by Council Member
carried.
A BILL TRANSFERRING $5,500.00 FROM ACCOUNT 110.0 SALARIES
AND WAGES, REG., TO ACCOUNT 335.0 PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES
WITHIN THE MAYOR'S DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
This bill had first reading.
for public hearing and second
Harris. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 124 -82
Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill
reading November 8, 1982, seconded by Council Member
A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -2 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ENTITLED
ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AND
POWERS THERETO.
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This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading November 8, 1982, seconded by Council Member Voorde.
The motion carried. Council Member Crone made a motion to refer this to the Council
Rules Committe, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion failed on a roll call
vote of four ayes and five nays (Council Members Serge, Beck, Taylor, Harris and
Zielinski.)
UNFINISHED BUISNESS
Council Member Beck made a motion to set Bill No. 102 -82, for second reading and
public hearing November 8, 1982, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion
carried.."
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council
Member Beck made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APP VED:
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