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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-83 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1983 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, April 25, 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 McGann, Taylor, Zielinski, Crone, Harris, Voorde and Beck 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 April 11, 1983, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck s Beverly D. Crone Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the April 11, 1983, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, April 25, 1983, at 7:02 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zielinski presiding. BILL NO. 31 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING.$15,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8301, EWING AVENUE TRACK REPAIR, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. zf 5(-) REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 1983 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 was the City's share of this project. He indicated that existing crossing is an asphalt crossing which is in constant need of repair, and the intention of the project is to install a rubber pad in order to improve the crossing. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. There being no further business to Member Taylor made a motion to rise Member Beck. The motion carried. Attest: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED come before the Committee of the Whole, Council and report to the Council, seconded by Council ATTEST: 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 7:04 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7185 -83 AN ORDIANNCE APPROPRIATING $15,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8301, EWING AVENUE TRACK REPAIR WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 244 SOUTH OLIVE STREET AS AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION. Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike this resolution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1045 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1901 WESTERN AVENUE AS AN URBAN DEVELPOMENT 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 1901 Western Avenue, South Bend, Indiana and which is more particularly described as follows: The following described real estate located in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, to wit: Commencing at a point on the North line of Western Avenue which is One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty -nine and six - tenths (1,329.6) feet Easterly of the intersection of the Northeast corner of Western Avenue and Olive Street, which point is THE BEGINNING POINT of this description; thence Easterly along the Northernly line of Western Avenue a distance of Four Hundred Sixty -one and One- Tenths (461.1) feet from THE BEGINNING POINT: thence Northernly parallel to the Easternly line of Olive Street to the Southernly right -of -way of the Penn Central Railroad; thence Northwesternly along the Southernly right -of -way of the Penn Central Railroad to a point which is due North of THE BEGINNING POINT: thence due South to the BEGINNING POINT. 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 qualifies 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 review said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Urban Development Area. 11,.51` 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 ntoice 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/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Warren McGill, attorney representing the petitioners, indicated this was a nine acre site, which presently has an old A &P store on the property. He indicated they proposed to add to that building and completely remodel the old structure, and in addition construct a new building. He indicated this firm must relocate from their existing facilities due to the Sample - Olive overpass project. He indicated they proposed to hire fifty new employees. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle, spoke against tax abatements. Council Member Szymkowiak 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. 1046 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN URBAN DE ACTION GRANT (UDAG) APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has demonstrated a consistent commitment to agressively pursuing economic development activities which contribute to the re- emergence of the City's East Bank Development Area as a vital and prosperous location; and WHEREAS, the creation of new, permanent jobs for the local citizenry is generally acknowledged as a foremost priority; and WHEREAS, the construction of high quality residential apartments which are both subsidized and market rate will enhance the quality of life for many of South Bend's residents, particularly older adults; and WHEREAS, the substantial rehabilitation of the building which is currently known as Robertson's Warehouse, and which previously. housed South Bend Lathe and Singer Sewing Machine, will enhance the historical and aesthetic significance of the structure; and WHEREAS, the receipt of an Urban Development Action grant would make the proposed development financially viable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977, an Urban Development Action Grant Application to the United States Department ofHousing and Urban Development. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, 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. Jon Hunt, Director of the Department of Development, indicated this grant would be used to support a proposed East Bank development consisting of apartments, a restaurant and commissary and office space. He indicated that approximately three hundred new permanent jobs, as well as 150 constructin jobs, will be created as a result of this effort. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle, spoke against this resolution and the use of Section 8 funds. T. Brooks Brademas, indicated there were no Section 8 funds involved in this project. 4 Council Member Taylor 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 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE OLD LATHE WORKS PROJECT. Council Member Taylor made a motion to table this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 32 -83 A BILL CONSENTING TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE INCORPORATED TOWN OF ROSELAND, INDIANA, OF CERTAIN TERRITORY. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading May 9, 1983, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member McGann made a motion to suspend the rules and have and have first reading on Bill No. 33 -83, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7186 -83 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (SDT PARTNERSHIP - 1983 PROJECT) AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO. This bill had first reading. Council Member McGann made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion caried 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. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $4,680,000 bond issue would be used for the purchase of machinery and equipment to be used in the manufacture of synthetic industrial diamonds. This project will be a parnership's singular operation and when in full operation will employ upwards to six (60) employees. Ron Ryan, one of the partners in this operation give a brief description of the proposed facility. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Miss Fisher, 830 Forrest Ave., asked if tax could be taken off the utility bills. It was explained to her that this was under the control of the State Legislature. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: President