HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-83 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 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, June 27, 1983, 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 June 13, 1983, meeting of
the Council and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Isl Beverly D. Crone
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the June 11, meeting of the Council
be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion
carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Beck indicated that the Council had an appointment to the TRANSPO
Board of Directors, and they would take applications for that appointment for the
next ten days.
Council President Beck indicated the Council had 9 appointments to the Mayor's Traffic
Commission. She indicated the appointees had been asked to attend the July 14 meeting
at the Hans Haus.
REPORTS
Council Member Taylor indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development
Committee had met regarding resolutions A, B and C, and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Szymkowiak indicated that the Utilities Committee had met on Bill 51-
83 and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Serge indicated that the Personnel & Finance Committee had met on Bill
No. 50 and 54 -83, and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Zielinski indicated that the Public Works Committee had met on Bill
nos. 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 -83, and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Harris indicated that the Public Safety Committee and met on Bill No.
55 -83 and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee ad met on Bill
No. 41 -83 and recommended it favorable, with the amendment that was being proposed.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded
by Council Member Zielinski. 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 June 27, at 7:05 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zielinski
presiding.
BILL NO. 41 -83
A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST
ALLEY SOUTH OF NAPOLEAN ST., RUNNING EAST FROM ST. LOUIS TO
ST. PETER ST. BETWEEN LOTS 67 -68 AND 61 -62 OF SORIN'S 2ND
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR A COMBINED DISTANCE
OF 330'.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Brian Miller, 1115 N. St. Peter,
indicated they were requesting this vacation for security purposes. Council Member
Voorde made a motion to amend bill in Section 5, by adding subject to a written access
agreement between the owners of lots 61 and 62, seconded by Council Member Beck. The
motion carried. Council Member Harris made a motion to add lots 67 and 68, seconded
by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Beck. The motion carried.
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Chairman Zielinski indicated they would combine public hearing on bill nos. 45 through
48.
BILL NO. 45 -83
BILL NO. 46 -83
BILL NO. 47 -83
BILL NO. 48 -83
A BILL ESTABLISHING THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FUND.
A BILL AMENDING THE 1983 SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 7080 -82 FIXING
THE MAXIMUM SALARY FOR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
FOR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR 1983 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
A BILL APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FUND
FOR A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Voorde indicated
that Bill No. 45 -83 should be amended by addding a new Section 2, entitled: Semi-
annual Financial Report Required. a) The Department of Administration and Finance
shall submit to the Common Council of the Municipal City of South Bend a financial
statement of the affairs of this fund on a semi - annual basis which statement shall
show receipts for the period as well as expenditures. b) The financial statements,
shall be filed with the City Clerk on December 31 and June 30 of each calendar year
and shall cover the period six months prior to said dates. The present Section II
becomes Section III, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Craig
Hartzer, assistant to the Mayor, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated
that the City had been working with the Junior League to determine if there was place
for volunteer service. He indicated the results indicated ws a need, and the volunteers
will be able to provide services which would otherwise be eliminated or curtailed
because.of budgetary constraints. He indicated that it would be necessary to establish
a position of volunteer coordinator, who will be responsible for the recruitment,
organization, training and placement of volunteers in various departments, as well as
working with the Junior League to raise funds and seek grant for the project. He
indicated that the Junior League will furnish $3,000 annually toward the salary of
the Volunteer Coordinator, with the balance coming out of revenue sharing funds.
Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 45 -83 to the Council favorable,
as amended, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council Member
Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 46 -83 to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Harris. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to
recommend Bill No. 47 -83 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 48 -83,
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 49 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $32,500.00 FROM THE CITY CEMETERY TRUST
FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR CAPITAL REPAIRS
AND STRUCTURES.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Robert Niezgodski, Sexton,
indicated this appropriation would be used to install a guard rail at the City Cemetery.
He indicated that $30,000 would be used for the guard rail and $2,500 would be used
to reimburse the fund for the large repairs costs fo the fence replacement in December
of 1982. He indicated this request for a high priority item for the protection of
the historic wrought iron fence. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 50 -83
A BILL APPROPRIATING $41,128, FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE YOUTH
SERVICE BUREAU OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Bonnie Strycker, Director of
the Youth Service Bureau, indicated this appropriation would be used to repair desks
and chairs and to purchase some office furniture, as well as fans and a small air
conditioner. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 51 -83
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE AMENDING ARTICLE 7, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS SEWER SERVICE FUND AND CHARGES.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Beck made the
presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill would amend the sewer service
fund by reducing the deductible from $1,000 to $500. She indicated the higher deductible
is no longer necessary due to the balance in the fund, and the higher deductible was
an unfair burden to property owners. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend
the bill in Section II by adding an effective date of July 15, 1983, seconded by
Council Member Crone. The motion carried. Michael Vance, Director of Utilities,
indicated that the administration supported this bill. Council Member Serge made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council
Beck. The motion carried.
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BILL NO. 53 -83
A BILL AMENDING SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
ADMINISTRATION, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 2, ENTITLED DEPUTY
MAYOR.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Richard Hill, City Attorney,
indicated this bill establishes the position of Deputy Mayor, which Mayor Parent
intends to fill by appointing the City Controller. He indicated that in essence,
this enables the Mayor to designate him as acting mayor during the Mayor's absence
from the City, or in case of illness or injury. He indicated that recent legislation
makes such a specific designation of a Deputy Mayor necessary. He indicated that the
deputy mayor would, in case of a vacany, fulfill the responsibilities of the mayor
until the vacancy is filled in accordance with State law. Council Member Crone made
a motion to amend this bill in Section 2 -12.2 by adding a new sentence to read: The
position of Deputy Mayor shall be a non - funded position., seconded by Council Member
Serge. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 54 -83
A BILL TRANSFERRING $314,622.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL
ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN 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. Council Member Taylor made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk's office, seconded
by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community
Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that at the end of
each year some cases of activity have been completed and funds remain which then can
be reprogrammed to other activities. She indicated that in other circumstances the
activity is not complete and the funds will be reprogramed into the same activity but
in the current program year. She gave a description of the various activities that
will be covered by this transfer. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council member Taylor.
The motion carried.
Chairman Zielinski indicated there would be combined public hearing on bill nos. 55
and 56.
BILL NO. 55 -83
BILL NO. 56 -83
A BILL APPROPRIATING $175,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL BONDS OF
1981 FUND FOR CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS AND STREET DEPARTMENT
EQUIPMENT.
A BILL TRANSFERRING $120,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT 222.0 GASOLINE
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUREAU OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE.
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 $85,000 would be used
to constructed the communications center and $90,000 would be for motor equipment in
the Street Department. He indicated the cost of the combined communications center
is $251,000. Richard Heyde, 3404 Corby, asked what had been done about a centralized
communication center for the entire area. Council Member Voorde gave an up -date on
that situation. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend Bill No. 55 -83 to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried. Council
Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 56 -83, to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 57 -83
A BILL APPROPRIATING $85,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS821, IRONWOOD - IRELAND
RETENTION BASIN, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND
SINKING FUND.
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 these funds would be
used to improve the Ironwood - Ireland retention basis, in order to control some of the
-water flow in Clyde Creek. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
Chairman Zielinski indicated they would combine public hearing on bill nos. 58, 59
and 60.
BILL NO. 58 -83
.BILL NO. 59 -83
BILL NO. 60 -83
A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET
FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8303, LINCOLNWAY WEST TRACK REPAIR,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
A BILL APPROPRIATING $400,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND
STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8302, 1983 RESURFACING.PROJECT,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND
STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8304, CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
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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 these funds would be
used to repair the tracks on Lincolnway West, concrete improvements, and and the
City's resurfacing project. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend Bill
No. 58 -83 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion
carried. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend Bill No. 59 -83, to the
Council favorable, seconded by CouncilMember Taylor. the motion carried. Council
Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend Bill No. 60 -83 to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 61 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $17,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 822, ANGELA BOULEVARD
STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
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 appropropriation
would be used for repairs to the storm drainage system at Angela Boulevard near Hillcrest.
Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole Council
Memer Szymkowiak made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded
by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 9:10
p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
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Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 9:15 p.m. Council
President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7195 -83 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF NAPOLEAN ST., RUNNING EAST FROM ST.
LOUIS TO ST. PETER ST. BETWEEN LOTS 67 -68 AND 61 -62 OF SORIN'S
2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR A COMBINED DISTANCE
OF 330'.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The
motion carried. 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.
ORDIANNCE NO. 7196 -83
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The
motion carried. Council Member Serge 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. 7197 -83
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1983 SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 7080 -82
FIXING THE MAXIMUM SALARY FOR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 7198 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING
FOR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR 1983 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7199 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
FUND FOR A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR.
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
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ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7200 -83
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $32,500.00 FROM THE CITY CEMETERY
TRUST FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR CAPITAL
REPAIRS AND STRUCTURES.
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. 7201 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $41,128, FROM THE YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAU FUND FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU 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. 7202 -83 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE AMENDING ARTICLE 7,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS SEWER SERVICE FUND AND CHARGES.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Serge. The
motion carried. 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. 7203 =83 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 2,
ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 21 ENTITLED
DEPUTY MAYOR.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The
motion carried. 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. 7204 -83 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $314,622.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS,
ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The
motion carried. 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. 7205 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL
BONDS OF 1981 FUND FOR CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS AND STREET
DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Harris. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes
and two nays (Council Members Crone and Voorde.)
ORDINANCE NO. 7206 -83 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $120,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT 222.0
GASOLINE TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUREAU OF BUILDING
MAINTENANCE.
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 seven
ayes and two nays (Council Members Crone and Voorde.)
ORDINANCE NO. 7207 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $85,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS821, IRONWOOD -
IRELAND RETENTION BASIN, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING
AND SINKING 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 7208 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND
STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8303, LINCOLNWAY WEST TRACK REPAIR,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET 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. 7209 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $400,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD
AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8302, 1983 RESURFACING PROJECT,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
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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. 7210 -83
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD
AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8304, CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Zielinski 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. 7211 -83
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $17,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS 822, ANGELA
BOULEVARD STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE
SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Harris. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1066 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
3707 WEST LATHROP STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as 3707 West Lathrop Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
A parcel of land in part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 38
North, Range 2 East, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as
follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence North 90 desgrees 00
minutes 00 seconds West 1878.68 feet along the South line of said Quarter Section;
thence North 0 degress 05 minutes 56 seconds East 40.00 feet to a point on the
North boundary of Lathrop Drive, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
West 445.36 feet along said boundary; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds
East 488.34 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 446.09
feet; thence South 0 degrees 05 minutes 56 secfonds West 488.33 feet to the
point of beginning.
Said tract being Lot 6 -2 Airport Industrial Park Phase III,
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provision of Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and prepared
a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the
area qualifies as an Economic Revitaliation Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et
seq., and has further prepared maps and plans 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 Economic Revitalization 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 recommdation
of the Human Resources and Econmic Development Committee that the area
herein described be designated and Economic Revitalization Area and
hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization
Area for purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk 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/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Ford,
attorney for the petitioner, indicated Griffin Marine Inc., was planning
to expand their operation in the Airport Industrial Park. 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. 1067 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
300 NORTH MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City ofSouth Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as 300 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
Lots One Hundred Ten (110) and One Hundred Eleven (111) as shown on the Original
Plat of the town, now city of South Bend, in Plat Book, page 1, in the office of
the Recorder of the St. Jospeh County, Indiana
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provision of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and prepared
a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the
area qualifies as an Economic Revitaliation Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et
seq., and has further prepared maps and plans 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 Economic Revitalization 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 recommdation
of the Human Resources and Econmic Development Committee that the area
herein described be designated and Economic Revitalization Area and
hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization
Area for purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5)
calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the
Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk 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/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Richard
Doolittle, the petitioner for this abatement, indicated this abatement
was for the former Bowl -mor Bldg which is being remodeled for Control
Data Business Center and would create 100 new jobs. Council Member Serge made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1068 -83
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the chief executive
officer of the City and is the applicant for grant funds under Public Law 98 -8, commonly
known as the Jobs Bill, from the Economic Development Administration of the United
States Department of Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the South Bend Common Council, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby authorized
to submit an application for funds under Public Law 98 -8, commonly known as the Jobs
Bill, to the Economic Development Administratin, United States Department of Commerce.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1983
SECTION II. That for every activity, project or program to be funded under this
Resoluton, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council an appropriation ordiannce
prior to expenditure of any funds received upon approval of the application.
SECTION III. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect froma nd
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. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director
of Community Development, indicated this funding would be used for street, curb sidewalk,
parking, lighting, landscapiang and other public improvements in the East Bank Development
Area and the Studebaker Cooridor. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by-- Counci -1 -- member Zielinski. The resolution was adopted.., ,by, a_::
roll call vote of nine ayes. - -
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 63 -83 .-
A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK
UNDER.ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.:4990 -68,• ,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS TH#E ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND (1133 N. ALLEN.)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to this bill Area,
Plan, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 64 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAU RUNAWAY SHELTER.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 11, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance
Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 65 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $ =1,400,000.00 FROM THE SECTION 108 LOAN
GUARANTEE PROGRAM OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, FOR ACQUISITION RELOCATION, CLEARANCE,
AND SITE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second 'reading July 11, and refer it to the Human Resources
and Economic Development Committee, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 66 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,100,000.00 FROM THE SECTION 108 LOAN
GUARANTEE PROGRAM OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED, FOR ACQUISITION, RELOCATION, CLEARANCE,
AND SITE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST BANK DEVELOPMENT
AREA, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT.OF REDEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 11, and refer it to the Human Resources
and Economic Development Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 67 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,557,000.00 IN SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR PROGRAM YEAR 1983. THE
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IS MADE AVAILABLE UNDER PUBLIC LAW 98 -8
AND WILL BE USED TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES. THE FUNDS WILL BE ADMIN
THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 11, and refer it to the Human Resources
and Economic Development Committe, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 68 -83
A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR REHABILITATION OF THE HANSEL CENTER
CARRIAGE HOUSE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 11,1983, and refer it to the Human Resouces
and Economic Development Committe, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 69 -83
A BILL CREATING POSITIONS AND FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND
WAGES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS
NCESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 98 -8.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 11, 1983, and refer it to the Personnel
and Finance Committe, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUISNESS
Report from Area Plan - 520 W. Jefferson - Bill No. 36 -83
REGULAR MEETING. JUNE 27, 1983
Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second
reading July 11, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Phylis Byrd, 1135 Whitehall, spoke regarding the Heritage Corp, (Cablevision) and the
number of employees they have recently terminated.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council
Member McGann made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk President