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REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 1982
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council
Chambers;,pf the County -City Building on Monday, November 22, 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,Cgrgpon 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 November 8, 1982, meeting
of the Council and found them correct.
T,he sub- committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Lewis A. McGann
/s/ Beverly D. Crone
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Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the November 8, 1982, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The ,motion. carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met regarding
tax abatement for 1302 E. High, and had a favorable recommendation.
Council member Crone indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met
regarding Bill No. 132 -82, and gave a favorable recommendation.
Council Member Zielinski 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 November 22, 1982, at 7:03 p.m., with nine members present. Chair-
man Voorde presiding.
BILL NO. 119 -82 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS
AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER
21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (935 S. IRONWOOD.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above
bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.
Larry Magliozzi, representing Area Plan, indicated the Commission had
made no recommendation on the zoning. Carl Brunson, a real estate
agent representing the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill.
He indicated they were requesting a rezoning for this property to C -1
Commercial -, in order to operate a floral shop. He indicated that the
House of Flowers has been a part of this community for over twenty -
four years;. He indicated that Historic Preservation would have the
final say regarding any changes to the exterior of the property. Kay
Cooper, 2535 York Rd.; Mercy Prell, 1414 E. Colfax; Richard Sherk, 935
S. Ironwood; Joyce Sherk, 935 S. Ironwood; spoke in favor of this
zoning. Mr. Sherk presented a petition in favor of this zoning. Pamela
Florey, 1336 E. Wayne, presented a petition with sixty -five signatures
against this zoning. Irene Majzor, 2517 S. Ironwood, spoke against
this zpning. Irene Majyor, 2517 S. Ironwood, spoke against this zoning.
Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 128 -82
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A BILL AMENDING SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18, SECTION
18 -20 AND CHAPTER 20, ARTICLES 1 AND 7, PERTAINING TO SNOW
REMOVAL PROCEDURES.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Bernard, Director of
Neighborhood Code enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated
that a substitute bill had been filed with the City Clerk. Council Member McGann
made a motion to accept the substitute bill, seconded by Council. member Zielinski.
The motion carried. She indicated this bill would allow the Board of Works, to
authorize the clearing of sidewalks, in highly traveled pedestrian areas. She indicated
there was a $25 fine for businesses pushing snow into the street, and if the snow is
not removed in four hours the City will remove the snow and bill the property owners.
Floyd Carter, 1619 Fassnacht, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Crone
made a motion to amend Section 20 -106, by removing Section 20 -104 and the word, or,
seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Zielinski
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Serge.T he motion carried.
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Council Member McGann made a motion to combine public hearing on Bill nos. 129, 130
and 131 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 129 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE POLICE PENSION
FUND.
BILL NO. 130 -82
BILL NO. 131 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE FIREFIGHTERS PENSION
FUND.
A BILL APPROPRIATING $90,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR
SALARIES WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 1982 TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents
`,andopponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, City Controller,
made the presentation for the bills. He indicated that the $50,000 appropriations
,to Police -and Fire pension Funds, was due to additional funds from the State, which
will save the City corresponding amount in Revenue Sharings funds. He indicated
that the $90,000 appropriation would be used in the salary account of the Fire Department.
Council Memer McGann made a motion to recommend Bill No. 129 -82 to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. Council member Taylor made
a motion to recommend Bill No. 130 -82, to the Council favorable, seconded b Council
Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Serge mde a motion to recommend
Bill No. 131 -82 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion -- carried.
BILL N0. 132 -82
A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7080 -82 FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES
AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1983.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Hubbard, Personnel Coordinator,
made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the change in the Police Department
and Water Works were needed due to changes in job responsibility. The Archivist /Researcher
is proposed for a one year period as a result of a grant from the Institute of Museum
Services. Council Member Harris made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Crone. 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 and recess, seconded by
Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:00
p.m.,
ATTEST: ATTEST:
City Clerk hairm
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered tht the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:08 p.m. Council
President McGann presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7131 -82 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) (935 S. IRONWOOD.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of six
ayes and three nays (Council Members Szymkowiak, Crone and McGann.)
ORDINANCE NO. 7132 -82
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18,
SECTION 18 -20 AND CHAPTER 20, ARTICLES 1 AND 7, PERTAINING
TO SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to amend this bill,
as - a�merded in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
,motion,,c- arried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE - -NO. 7133 -82
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE POLICE PENSION
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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7134 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50.,000.00 FROM THE FIREFIGHTERS
PENSION 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. 7135 -82 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $90,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING FOR SALARIES WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 1982 TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
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. 7136 -82 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7080 -82 FIXING MAXIMUM
SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1983.
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.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1010 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 1302 S. HIGH STREET AS AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA
FOR 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 1302 High Street,
South Bend, Indiana 46618 and which more particularly described by a line drawn
follows:
A lot or parcel of land in the North East Quarter of Section No. 13, in Township
No. 37 North, Range No. 2 East, now within and a part of the City of South
Bend, bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at a point 237.85
feet East of the East line of High Street and 245.85 feet South of the South
line of Pennsylvania Avenue in the City of South Bend, (which is the Southeast
corner of a tract of land heretofore conveyed to the Industrial Canvas Products
Corporation by a deed dated July 5, 1944); thence East a distance of 155 feet,
more or less, in line with the South line of said real estate heretofore conveyed
to Industrial Canvas Products Corporation, to the West line of a public alley;
thence North along the West line of said public alley to the South line of said
Pennsylvania Avenue; thence Northwesterly and Westerly along the South line of
said Pennsylvania Avenue to the point where it intersects the East line of said
High Street; thence South along the East line of said High Street a distance of
55.85 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Pennsylvania Avenue
a distance of 237.85 feet; thence South to the place of beginning; also the
right to use for alley purposes, the alley way as presently existing on.the
North and on the East of the building presently situated on said real estate
heretofore convey to Industrial Canvas Products Corporation; also subject tot
he rights of the successors and assigns of the aforesaid Industrial Canvas
Products Company to use for alley purposes, all that part of the alley way
aforesaid which if on the real estate above described. Also the West one -half
(1/2) of a 14 foot vacated alley way extending North and South along the East
boundary of the above described real estate subject to a grant of easement to
the City of South Bend, Indiana, dated June 18, 1968, and recorded January 2,
1969, in Deed Record 709 pages 402 -403. 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.
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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 I'II. 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/ Raymond c. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. David Wiseman, attorney
representing the petitioner, indicated that Environmental Technology, Inc. intends
to renovate a portion of the property located at 1302 High Street for engineering,
product: development and to manufacture electronic products. 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.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on resolutions B through
F on the Agenda, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1011 -82 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1117 W. SAMPLE TO BE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT AND A
;., DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF THE
PROJECT PROPOSED FOR TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution
designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development Areas for purposes of
tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as -1117
W. Sample and 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,.of::South 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
nor=therly 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:
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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.
is an Urban Development Area; and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written
order approving for the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and public hearing
for the purposes of hearing persons in favor of the proposed project and those remostrator:
who were opposed to the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined the public utility and benefit of the project.
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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Urban Development Area for purposes of
tax abatement consideration and confirm its determination of the project's public
utility and benefit.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 1012 -82
/s/ Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOL-
UTION DESIGNATING 1117 WEST SAMPLE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AREA FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PURPOSES
AND A DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF
THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development
Areas for purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as 1117
West Sample, South Bend, Indiana, and 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
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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 Cunty 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 minutes Right, a distance of 17.92 feet; thence southerly to
a point 17.92 feet east of the point of beginning; thence westerly a distance
of 17.92 to the point of beginning.
is an Urban Development Area; and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written
order approving the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council having been published pursuant to Indiana Code 36 -7 -14-
17 ; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing persons
in favor of the proposed project and those remonstrators who were opposed to the
proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined the public utility and benefit of the pro-
ject.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution No. 1001 -8 .
adopted by the Council October 25, which designated the area described herein as
an Urban Development Area for the purposes of Tangible Personal Property tax abatement
consideration and confirms its determination of the project's public utility and
benefit.
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.
Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1013 -82 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1137 S. LAFAYETTE BLVD. TO BE AN URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
AND A DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF
THE PROJECT PROPOSED FOR TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory Resolution
designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development Areas for purposes of
tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as 1137
S. Lafayette and 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;
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thence, W 40 feet to the point of beginning. All being within the City of
South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana.
is an Urban Development Area; and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written
order approving for the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and public hearing
for the purposes of hearing persons in favor of the proposed project and those remostrator:
who were opposed to the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined the public utility and benefit of the project.
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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Urban Development Area for purposes of
tax abatement consideration and confirm its determination of the project's public
utility and benefit.
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 /Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1014 -82 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING 1137 S. LAFAYETTE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PURPOSES AND A
DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF THE
PROPOSED PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development
Areas for purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as 1137
S. Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana, and 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.
is an Urban Development Area; and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written
order approving the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council having been published pursuant to Indiana Code 36 -7 -14-
17 ; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing persons
in favor of the proposed project and those remonstrators who were opposed to the
proposed project; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined the public utility and benefit of the pro-
ject.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms
Resolution No. 1003 -82 adopted by the Council on
25, which designated the area described hererein as
Area for the purposes of Tangible Personal Property
consideration and confirms its determination of the
utility and benefit.
its Declaratory
October
a Urban Development
tax abatement
project's public
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/ Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
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uF�rAR MEETING
22, 19REGULAR
RESOLUTION NO. 1015 -82
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN
AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 414 -422 EAST MONROE AND 509 -513
SOUTH FELLOWS STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO
BE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT AND A DETERMINATION
OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF THE
PROJECT PROPOSED FOR TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development
Areas for purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly
known as and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lots Numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Four (4) as shown
n the recorded Plat of Moses Stern's Subdivision of a part of
Lots Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) in Denniston and Fellows'
addition to the Town, now City, of South Bend, St. Joseph County,
Indiana
is an Urban Development Area; and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council
its written order approving for the Declaratory Resolution to the
Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and
public hearing for the purposes of hearing persons in favor of the
proposed project and those remostrators who were opposed to the proposed
project; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined the public utility and benefit
of the project.
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 confirms its Declaratory
Resolution designating the area described herein as an Urban Development
Area for purposes of tax abatement consideration and confirm its determination
of the project's public utility and benefit.
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/ Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Council
Member Voorde indicated these resolutions were an reaffirmation of
declaratory resolutions already passed by the Council for tax abatements.
Council Member Serge made a motion to amend Resolution 9C and 9E, by
filling in the blanks, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion
carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
1011 -82, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Serge made a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 1012 -82, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes. Council member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
1013 -82, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Crone made a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 1014 -82, as amended, seconded by Council
Member Harris. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
1015 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted
by a roll-call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1016 -82
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO REPRESENTATIAVES OF
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend is the governing body of
the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the officials of the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (hereinafter
called PERF) now require a resolution by the governing body authorizing a particular
individual or office of each municipality to respond to its inquiries; and
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WHEREAS, the Controller of the City of South Bend has under his supervision the
records with information concerning PERF;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend common Council as follows:
1. The Controller's Office of the City of South Bend shall have the authority
to respond to any inquiries from PERF concerning any matter relevant to PERF.
2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller,
indicated this resolution was being filed at the suggestion of the Executive Secretary
of the Public Employees Retirement Fund. This would authorize the Controller's
office to respond toinquiries from PERF concerning employee personnel information.
Council Member Serge 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. 1017 -82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND EDMARDE'S, INC., D /B /A SENOR
KELLY'S, FOR LEASE OF A PORTION OF ALLEN'S ALLEY.
WHEREAS, the Common Council, at its meeting held on October 11, 1982, approved
a Lease Agreement between the Board of Public Works and Edmarde's, Inc., d /b /a Senor
Kelly's, for lease of a portion of Allen's Alley at an annual rental fee of $1,550.00,
for an initial period of 21 months commencing in October, 1982, with subsequent
renewal options; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that construction of the outdoor dining area, the reason
for which the Lease Agreement was intended, will not commence until the spring of
19$3, and it is appropriate that the Lease Agreement be amended to reflect an effective
date of April 1, 1983; and
WHEREAS, Senor Kelly's is willing to keep the entire eastern half of the property
known as Allen's Alley, from Woodward Count to Michigan Street, free from litter and
debris and provide snow removal for said area during the upcoming winter months so
that public access is available at all times.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Addendum to Lease Agreement attached hereto and made a
part hereof is hereby approved and confirmed.
SECTION II. That this Resolution shall be in full force and - effect from and
after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Raymond C. Zielinski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller,
indicated that since construction of the outdoor dining area cannot feasibly commence
until the spring construction season, Senor Kelly's has requested a change in the
effective date of the Lease Agreement to April 1, 1983. Council Member Serge made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Zielinski. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 134 -82
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $5,000,000
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO WASTE
MANAGEMENT, INC., IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES LOCATED
IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
LOAN AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST APPROPRIATE
FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUE FROM SUCH
LOAN AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SAID
BONDS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 135 -82 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT
PORTION OF SANCOME AVENUE THAT LIES NORTH OF THE NORTH
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE EXTENDED WEST TO THE
SOUTHERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE CHICAGO, INDIANA AND SOUTHERN
RAILROAD AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO LOT 12 IN S.B. APT.
BLDG. CORP. 1ST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1982
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 136 -82
A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
FIRST NORTH - SOUTH, EAST WEST ALLEY, SOUTH OF WESTERN AVENUE,
RUNNING WEST FROM ARNOLD STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 92 FEET,
THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE
SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE PRESENT 12 FOOT ALLEY, ALL BEING
IN GUILFOYLE'S PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF POINT OF B.O.L. 94
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading December 6;, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Harris. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 137 -82 A BILL FIXING THE 1984 SALARIES PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL
FUND, FOR OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO BE ELECTED
FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1984, AND FIXING THE
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading January 10, 1983, seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The motion carried.
Council Member Beck made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and
second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried
on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7137 -82 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ISSUE
ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIRST MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS,
FORTUNA LAND COMPANY PROJECT, AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS
IN RESPECT THERETO.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and
second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried
on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO_. 7138 -82 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ISSUE ITS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, HARBOR METAL TREATING
OF INDIANA, INC. PROJECT, AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN
RESPECT THERETO.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the se two bills,
seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for
the Economic Development Commission, indicated that Bill No. 138 -82 was approving a
bond issue of $300,000 for Fortuna Land Company to construct a facility in the Monroe -
Sample Area. Bill No. 139 -82 was a $700,000 bond issue for Harbor Metal Treating,
for the purpose of constructing a facility in the Monroe- Sample Area., Council Member
Szymkowiak made a motion to pass Bill No. 138 -82, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Szymkowiak made a
motion to pass Bill No. 139 -82, seconded by Council Member Crone. The bill passed
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 140 -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 APROVING THE
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 Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 141 -82 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REGULATING THE SUBDIVISION OF
LAND IN ZONING DISTRICTS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading Zielinski, seconded by Council Member The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 142 -82 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 221 1982
BILL NO. 143 -82
This bill had first
public hearing and
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 144 -82
A BILL APPROPRIATING $14,000 'FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR
THE REPAIR OF TRUCK LIFTS FOR 1982 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY
THE BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
A BILL APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE COMPETITIVE HOUSING GROUP PROJECT
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 145 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $94,900.00 FROM THE SEWAGE DEPRECIATION
FUND TO THE BUREAU OF WASTEWATER DEPRECIATION BUDGET LINE
ITEMS: 416 BUILDING, STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENT $89,900.00;
429 OTHER EQUIPMENT, $5,000.00.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 146 -82 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS BETWEEN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE GENERAL
FUND AND THE CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 147 -82 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 148 -82 A BILL REDUCING ORDINANCE NO. 7117 -82, JEFFERSON STREET
. PARKING GARAGE REPAIRS, FROM $270,000.00 TO $230,000.00.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 149 -82 A BILL APPROPRIATING $96,889.00 TO THE BUREAU OF SEWERS
OPERATING BUDGET: 228 TIRES AND TUBES, $1,704.00; 230
MAINT. SUPPLIES - BLDG., & STRUCT., $36,935.00; 357 FUEL OIL,
$14,500.00; 363 EQUIPMENT REPAIR, $32,375.00; 399 OTHER
CONTRACTUAL, $11,375.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE
SEWAGE WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading December 6, 1982, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 7139 -82
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN IRA C. MAST & SON
INC., AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $62,975.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INSTRUMENT-
ATION ROOM AT THE NORTH STATION.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to suspend rules
and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member
Zielinski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the
time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Director of Utilities, made
the presentation for the bill. He indicated this contract was for renovation of the
North Pumping Station including making necessary repairs and modifications which are
essential as a result of the flooding of that station. 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set Bill No. 115 -82, for public hearing
and second reading January 10, 1982.
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, commended the Finance Committee for their study of the
budget. She indicated that the TRANSPO terminal building should be built.
There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council
Member Zielinski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Harris. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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