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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. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1983 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. 111 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1983 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. 4 1719 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27 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 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: U 4404 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 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1983 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. 4 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 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. 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 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27-111983 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