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REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 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, July 11, 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
,i 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 25, 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
Co.unc:il= Member.Se.rge made.a motion that the- :minutes�of- -the June 25, 1983, meeting of
the Council be _accepted and placed on. file,•; seconded by Council Member Zielinski.
The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Beck announced that Emil Reznik has been reappointed to the TRANSPO
Board of Directors.
REPORTS
Council Member Serge indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on
bill nos. 64 and 69 -83 and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Taylor indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on bill
nos. 65, 66, 67 and 68 -83. He indicated that bill nos. 65 and 66 did not receive
unanimous recommendation. Bill nos. 67 and 68 did receive a unanimous favorable
recommendation.
Council_ Member-i Serge - 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 July 11, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman
Zielinski_ pr_esiding.__
BILL NO. 36 -83 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) (520 W. JEFFERSON.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Dave Behr, representing Area
Plan, indicated that the purpose of this rezoning was to convert this home to apartment
use. He indicated that it received a favorable recommendation from Area Plan with
the stipulation that they must install new dry wells and have sufficient parking
spaces. He indicated that the bill should be amended by substitution of a new bill
to correct the legal description. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the
substitute bill, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. Silvia Eisenhour,
14531 8B Rd., Plymouth, gave a description of the surrounding area. She indicated
they will provide dry well drainage and parking as subject to the site plan. Council
Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
BILL VO. ,63 -83 A.BILL DESIGNATING.AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0: 4990 - -68,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND (1133 N. ALLEN.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Karen Kiemnec, from Historic
Preservation, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated they recommended
landmark status- for_this home. She.indicated.this.bungalow style home was built in
1915 and was rated an 11. Diane Votaw, owner of the home, spoke in favor of landmark
status for her home. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Counnil Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
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BILL NO. 64 -83
A BILI;APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH'SERVTCE
BUREAU RUNAWAY SHELTER.
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, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this
appropriation was for the operation of the Runaway Shelter for the period of July 1,
1983 through June 30, 1984. She indicated that the Shelter has suffered funding cuts
and she was currently working with City and County officials as well as foundations
to restore the $26,500. Council member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
Council member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on bill' nos. 65 and 66-
83, seconded by Council member McGann. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 65 -83
BILL NO. 66 -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.
AaBILL1APPROPRiATING $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 ACTIVIT:I.ES IN THE EAST BANK DEVELOPMENT`., .
AREA, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of
Community Development, made the presentation for the bills. She indicated these
appropriations were Section 108 Loan Guarnatte Program moneys of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. She indicated the moneys would be used for downtown
development as outlined in the 1983 Community Develpment application. She indicated
that HUD has approved the Section 108 loan which will include activities designed to
strengthen and enhance existing retail through :public works and improvements and
acquisition. She indicated that Section 108 funds will be used in the East Bank
Developmetn Area as outlined by the 1983 Community Development application. She
indicated that HUD has approved the Section 108 loan which includes acquisition.,
relocation, demolition, site preparation and improvements. Jon Hunt, Director of
Economic Development, indicated that currently there is more interest in the East
Bank and downtown projects than they have had for the last few years. He gave.a
summary of what was happening..in both project.areas, as well as some of.their, proposals.
Janet Allen, 125 W. Marion, indicated she.'did not think public hearing should'.be
combined on both of these bills. She indicated she was opposed to giving 1,400,000
to the City when they do not specifically know what they are going to do with the
money. Council Member Crone asked if we have to pay interest on the 108"loan,. Jon -
Hunt indicated we would be borrowing against future entitlements and would pay approximate:
9 to" l interest: Council' Member Serge made a` motion to recommend Bill No. 65 -83` to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member" °Beck. The motion carried." Council
Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 66 -83 to the Council favorable., seconded
by Council Member Serge. 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 ADMINI
THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of
Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the bill
should be amended by substitution of a new bill on file with the City Clerk. Council
Member Beck made a motion to accept the substitute bill, seconded by Council Member
Harris. The motion carried. She,indicated this appropriation reflects the projects
planned in supplemental Community Development Block Grant funding made available
under Public Law 98 -8.. She indicated the activities and amounts are as they appeared
in the` " Final Statement of� Community D "evelopment ,: s
Objectiveand Projected Use of
Funds Appropriations- Act`." Council Member° Beck``Made a-motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council member Voorde. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 68 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING .$25',;000.00; FROM: THE COMMUNITY' DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT F.UND'FOR'REHABILITATION OF THE HANSEL CENTER
:.CARRIAGE HOUSE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
xDEVELOPMENT..
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on -the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of
Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriati4
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would be used for rehabilitation of the Hansel Center Carraige House. She indicated
this approprition would be from 1983 Unspecified Local. Option funds currently planned
at approximately $45,000 with an additional sum reflected in a transfer ordinance
pending with the Council. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded byCouncil Member Beck. 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
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 98 -8.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Colleen Rosenfield, Director of
Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill
would authorize positions and set the maximum salary.for the positions, which are;
activities outlined in the °Jobs Bill Applications. She indicated that three,positions
were necessary in order to conduct the Neighborhood Paint -up Program; the Youth Service
bureau position would be filled during the summer months of 1983 and 1984; and the.
Rent- ArTeen Coordinator is planned as a full -time position. Council Member''S`zymkowiak
made a: motion to- .recommend_ this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Beck. The motion carried.
There:.beingno further business to come before the Committee of the-Whole, unfinished
or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the - Council and
recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried and the meeting was
recessed at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST .-. ATTEST: /
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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 8:30 p.m. Council
President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7X12 -83 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) (520 W. JEFFER-
SON.)
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. 7213 -83 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HIS LANDMARK
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND (1133 N. ALLEN.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member.Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7214 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR OPERATION OF THE YOUTH
SERVICE BUREAU RUNAWAY SHELTER.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7215 -83
AN ORDINANCE 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 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 seven
ayes,and two nays (Council Members Crone and Voorde.)
ORDINANCE NO. 7216 -83 AN ORDINANCE 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, RELOCA-
TION, 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.
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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. 7217 -83 AN ORDINANCE 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-ADMINISTERED THROUGH'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 McGann. The
motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member McGann. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7218 -83 AN�ORDINANCE'APPROPRIATING'$25 =,000:00 FOM..THE COMMUNITY
DEVELPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR REHABILITATION OF THE HANSEL
CENTER CARRIAGE HOUSE TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council 'Member - -Serge made a motion: to: pass this,. bill
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a'roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7219 -83 AN ORDINANCE CREATING POSITIONS AND FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES
AND WAGES OF.EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 98 -8.
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 eight ayes
and one nay (Council Member Voorde.)
RESOLUTION NO. 1069 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
SOUTH BEND FORGE, INCORPORATED, 2930 FOUNDATION DRIVE, SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, 46628, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.,
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend,.r'equesting that the area
commonly known as South Bend Forge, Incorporated, 2930 Foundation Drive, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
P'art of the North Half of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, Second
P- rjinc "ipal Meridian,, City "of - South Bend, `S t. Joseph_ County, Indiana.,- more particularl:
described as follows: Commencing at the East Quarter corner of said Section-28;
thence south 89058145" West along the South line of the Northeast Quarter of
said Section °28, 2314.41 feet; thence North 0 °00'47" East 120..00.,feet to the
" cirth> boundary of! Bdland Drive�,also being the.. point of: beginning; thence North
89000147" East 120.00 to the north boundary of :Boland Drive, also being the
point of beginning; thence North - 59058'56 "West along said North boundary 4.47.83
feet; thence North 45000109" West 14.14 feet to the East boundary of Foundation
Drive; thence North 0000147" East along said East boundary 747.96 feet; thence
North 89044114" East 458.26 feet; thence South A001'41" -West 759.90 feet to the
point of beginning, containing 7.979 acres more or less.
Be designated as an Economic Reivalization Area under the provisions 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 Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et
seq., 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 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_' =recommendation
of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an'Econom °cRevitalizaton Area' -and hereby adopts a resolution designating
this area as 'an 'Ec onomic''Revitala:zation)`Area;'for� purposes of-personal 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.
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SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the a op ion o this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice of
the public hearing before the CommonCouncil 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. Council Member Taylor
indicated this resolution was necessary to the change in State law changing the designati
from Urban Developoment Area to Economic Revitalization Area. 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.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on Resolutions 9B through
91 on the agenda, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1070 -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 300 NORTH MICHIGAN, SOUTH BEND TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 300
North Michigan, South Bend, and 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. Joseph County, Indiana as an Economic Revitalization
- Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstra
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution
by the Common Council.
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.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1071 -83
/s/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3707 WEST LATHROP STREET, SOUTH BEND TO BE
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3707
West Lathrop Street, South Bend, and 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:
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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,
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before,the,Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the ' purposes-of ` hearing all remonstra
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been' met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution
by the Common Council.
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. 1072 -83
/s/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1901 WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND TO BE AN
ECONOMIC'REVITALIZATION AREA'FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the 'area commonly known as 1901
Western Avenue, South Bend, and more particularly.described by a line drawn as follows:
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.
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstra
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation.is for real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution
by the Common Council.
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.
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/s/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of-the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1073 -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4600 WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 4600
Western Avenue, South Bend, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Parcel I
Part of Block Lettered "C" and Block Lettered "D" and all of vacated Belleville Center
as shown on the recorded plat of Garden Village 3rd Unit, an addition to the City of
South Bend, Indiana, and also part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
8, Township 37 North, Range 2 East lying West and adjacent to said plat of Garden
Village 3rd Unit, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Northerly
line of Western Avenue with the West line of said plat of Garden Village 3rd Unit,
said West line being also the East line of said Section 8; thence Easterly along said
Northerly line of Western Avenue, 427.38 feet to a point 125.01 feet Westerly of the
West line of Lombardy Drive; thence Northerly parallel with said line of Lombardy
Drive, 125 feet; thence East perpendicular to west line of Lombardy Drive, 125 feet
to the West line of Lombardy Drive; thence North along said West line of Lombardy
Drive, 253.57 feet, thence West perpendicular to the West line of said plat of Garden
Village 3rd Unit, 425.44 feet; thence North parallel with said West line of Garden
Village 3rd Unit, 350.07 feet to the South line of Washington Street; thence Westerly
along said South line of Washington Street; thence Westerly along said South line of
Washington Street, 13.22.feet along an arc to the right and having a radius of 1248.89
feet and subtended by along chord having a length of 13.22 feet to the point of
curvature of said curve; thence continuing West along said South line of Washington
Street, 301.69 feet; thence South parallel with and 888 feet East of the East line of
Summit Drive, 719.51 feet to the Northerly line of Western Avenuer, thence Easterly
along said Northerly line of Western Avenue, 187.92 feet, more or less, to the point
of beginning. Excepting therefrom: Beginning at a•point on the Northerly line of
Western Avenue, 125.01 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Block Lettered C,
thence North parallel with the West line of Lombardy Drive, 125.00 feet; thence East
perpendicular to said West line of Lombardy Drive, 125.00 feet to the West line of
Lombardy Drive, 75.00 feet; thence West perpendicular to said West line of Lombardy
Draive, 300.00 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of Lombardy Drive,
197.12 feet, more or less, to the Northerly line of Western Avenue; thence Easterly
along said Northerly line of Western Avenue, 175.02 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel II
A part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 8. Township 37 North,
Range 21 East, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the East line of Summit Drive, 548.61 feet on an assumed
bearing of North 0013' West of the North line of Western Avenue, said point being the
Northwest corner of a tract of land as described in a deed to International Harvester
Co. recorded July 12, 1972 in Deed Record 755, page 448 in the Office of the St.
Joseph County Recorder; thence North 89053' East along the North line of said Internati
Harvester Co. tract 688.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North
89053' East, 200.00 feet to the Northeast corner of a tract of land as described in a
deed to Ford Leasing Development Company recorded February 1, 1974, in Deed Record
781, page 474 in said St. Joseph County Recorder's Office, said Northeast corner
being also on the West line of a tract of land as describedin a deed to Ronald W. and
Florence Whiteford recorded December 5, 1978 in document numbered 7826605 in said St.
Joseph County Recorder's Office; thence North 0013' West along the West line of said
Whiteford tract, 150.00 feet to the South line of Washington Street, 200.00 feet;
thence South 0013' East, 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstra
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution
by the Common Council.
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/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1983
RESOLUTION NO. 1074 -83
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1116 SOUTH MAIN, SOUTH BEND TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1116
South Main, South Bend, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lots 16, 17, 18 So. Bend City Addition.. Except east 34' Lot 18 and 23.' x 34'
northeast corner of Lot 17
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstr
and objections from interested persons; and
- WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is
limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resoluti
by the Common Council.
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/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1075 -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 650 NORTH'WILBUR, SOUTH BEND TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION.AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the.purposes,of tax abatement . consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 650
North Wilbur, South Bend, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lot D, Davis Plat, City ofSouth Bend, Indian as an Economic Revitalization Area;
and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstr
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and
is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
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/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1076 -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 445 NORTH SERIDAN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND TO BE
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
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WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 445
North Seridan Avenue, South Bend, and more particularly described by a line drawn as
follows:
A tract of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 41 Township 37 North, Range 2
East located in Portage Township, City of Suth Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Sheridan Avenue (80 foot right -of -way)
420.19 feet North (assumed bearing) of the North line of Linden Avenue (80 foot
right -of -way) which point is also, 207 feet West and 460.19 feet North of the
Southeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 4; thence Northerly along said
West line of Sheridan Avenue 673.22 feet to the southerly right -of -way line of
the Consolidated Rail Corporation (formerly the New YorkCentral Rialroad); thence
North 70018130" west along saidSotherly right -of -way line of the Consolidated
Rail Corporation 429.83 feet; thence South 00008'15" East of the North line of
Linden Avenue; thence East perpendicular to the West line of Sridan Avenue 370.56
feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.268 acres, more or less.
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstr
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and
is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
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/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 107J -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 445 NORTH SERIDAN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND TO BE
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purposes of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 445
North Seridan Avenue, South Bend, and more particularly described by a line drawn as
follows:
A tract of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Township 37 North, Range 2
East located in Portage Township, City of Suth Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Sheridan Avenue (80 foot right -of -way)
420.19 feet North (assumed bearing) of the North line of Linden Avenue (80 foot
right -of -way) which point is also 207 feet West and 460.19 feet North of the
Southeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 4; thence Northerly along said
West line of Sheridan Avenue 673.22 feet tothe southerly right -of -way line of
the Consolidated Rail Corporation (formerly the New YorkCentral Rialroad); thence
North 70018130" west along saidSotherly right -of -way line of the Consolidated
Rail Corporation 429.83 feet; thence South x0008115" East of the North line of
inden Avenue; thence East perpendicular to the West line of Sridan Avenue 370.56
feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.268 acres, more or less.
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 -5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstr
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
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 Economic Revitalization Area for purposes
of tax abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement only and is
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limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution
by the Common Council.
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/ Beverlie J.Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on these resolutions. Ernest Szarwark, attorney for SDT
Recycling, indicated they were requesting abatement at 445 N. Sheridan, in order to
build and equip this recycling operation. Council Member.Taylor made a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 1070 -83, econded by Council Member Crone. The resolution passed
by a roll cll vote of nine ayes. CouncilMember Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 1071 -83, seconded by Council Member Zielinkki. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 1072 -83, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 1073 -83, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 1074 -83,m seconded by Council Member Harris. The resolution was adopted by a
roll vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to,adopt Resolution
No. 1075 -83, seconded by Council Member Harris. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 1076 -83, seconded by Council Member Crone. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 1077 -83, seconded by Council member Harris. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1078 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH.BEND
APPROVING THE EAST BANK DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS AMENDED, AND
FURTHER AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission ( "Commission "), pursuant
to the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended (36 -7 -14) (the "Act "),
has conducted surveys and investigations and has thoroughly studied the area in the
City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, and designated the area
as the "East Bank Development Area" (the "Area "), which Area is more particularly
described as follows:
A parcel of land being a part of the City of South Bend, Portage Township, St.
Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows, viz:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the North right -of -way line ofSorin
Street with the East right -of -way line of Niles Avenue in Said City; thence
South along said East right -of -way line of Niles Avenue to the centerline of the
first fourteen (14) foot alley lying North of Cedar Street and between Niles
Avenue and Hill Street; thence East along said centerline, to the centerline of
Hill Street, a sixty -six (66) foot right -of -way; thence South, along said Hill
Street centerline, to the centerline of Jefferson Boulevard; an eighty -two and
one -half (82.5) foot right -of -way; thence West, along said Jefferson Boulevard
centerline to the center of the St. Joseph River thence in a Northwesterly and
Northeasterly direction along the centerline of said River to its intersection
with the projected North right -of -way line of said Sorin Street; thence East,
along said projection and along said North right -of -way line to the East right -
of -way line of Niles Avenue which is the place of beginning.
WHEREAS, the Commission has made detailed studies of the location, physical
condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the economic conditions
of the Area and has determined that the Area is a blighted area and that it constitutes
a menace to the social and economic interests of the City of South Bend and its inhabitan
and it-would be of public utility and benefit to acquire real estate in such Area and
redevelop the Area under the provisions of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Commission approved a Development Plan adopted by Declaratory Resoluiti
No. 626, adopted on October 3, 1980, and amended by Resolution No. 632, adopted on
January 16, 1981 and Resolution No. 678 adopted on March 11, 1983, entitled "East
Bank Development Area, Development Plan, South Bend, Indiana ", consisting of 24 pages
(the "Development Plan "), which has been submitted to the Common Council for review
and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted its Declaratory Resolution No. 681 on June
10, 1983, redeclaring the Area to be blighted and further amending the Development
Plan by adding parcels to the acquisition list and marking certain changes in the
Design Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana which is the
duly designated and acting official planning body for the City of South Bend, has
issued its written order approving said Declaratory Resolution and the Development
Plan, as amended, and has certified that said Development Plan, as amended, conforms
to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and
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WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed
under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person
shall, on the grounds of race, age, sex color, religion, or national origin, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
in the undertaking and carrying out of any federally - assisted projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Area is a blighted area and
qualifies as an eligible project area under the Act.
2. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Development
Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of
the Area.
3. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
for the Area conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South
Bend.
4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
for the Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of
the City of South Bend as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Area by private
enterprise in concert with the Department.
5. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended,
for the Area gives due consideration to the provisions of adequate park and
recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement,
with-special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing
in the general vicinity of the Area.
6. That the Declaratory Resolution of the Commission and the Development Plan, as
amended, are hereby in all respects approved.
7. That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development Plan hereby approved,
it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the
City of South Bend with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning,
vacation and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment
of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and
other public facilities, and other public actions, and accordingly, the Common
Council hreby (2) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Development
Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards and agencies of
the City of South Bend having administrative responsibilities to likewise cooperate
to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner
consistent with the Development Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take
appropirate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Development
Plan, as amended.
8. That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full compliance
by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and
Urban Developmnent effectuating that Title.
9. 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/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council-
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of
Redevelopment, indicated this further amends the East Bank Develpment Area. He indiated
that they have revised the Design Review Committtee, and it will consist of a five
member core group with two additional members from the development area. Council
Member Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt the resolutin, seconded byCouncil
Member Zielinski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1079 -83
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE INDIANA
ENERGEY DEVELPOMENT BOARD A PROPOSAL APPLICATION FOR A FORGIV
LOAN FOR THE SOUTH BEND DAM WATER PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and
Common Council, has agressively and successfully sought out federal and state assistance
to support local efforts and to supplement local resources; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief executive officer of the City, and is the applicant
for a forgiveable $50,000.00 loan from the Indiana Energy Develpment Board for the
south Bend Dam Water Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I. Hereby establish the authority of the Mayor of the City of South
Bend to submit a proposal application for a forgiveable loan in the amount of Fifty
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Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to the Indiana Energy Develpment Board for the South
Bend Dam Water Project.
SECTION II. -Hereby designate the Department,of Economic Develpoment as the
administrat3T.ve agent for the program. The Department of Economic Development shall
submit to the Common Council a line item budget in ordinance form prior to any expenditure
of any money received upon approval of this application.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by,, the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Bever,lie J Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon -Hunt, Director of
Redevelopment, indicated that should this project prove feasible and generate sufficient
funds from the generation of hydro - electric power, the $50,000 would be returned to
the State from the revenues generated by the project. He indicated that should the
project_ not prove feasible, the $50,000 would lnot be paid back to the State. Council
Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Voorde. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 70 -83 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT
PROCEDURES.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 25, and refer it to the Human Resources
Committtee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 71 -83
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE NOTES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO BRETHREN CARE OF SOUTH BEND,
INC., IN,ORDER TO FINANCE CERTAIN COSTS OF ACQUISITION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC.DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES;
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
DELIVERY OF A PROMISSORY NOTE AND THE ASSIGNMENT THEREOF AS
SECURITY FOR SAID NOTES; AND AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF
TRUST.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 25, and refer it to the Human Resources
Committe, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 72 -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 APPROING THE
RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RELATING TO THE PARK CENTER ASSOCIATES PROJECT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 25, and refer it to the Human Resources
Committee, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 73 -83 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
YEAR 1984.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 25, and refer it to the Personnel and
Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 74 -83
A BILL AMENDING THE 1983 SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 7080 -82 FIXING
THE MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE YEAR 1983.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and second reading July 25, and refer it to the Personnel and
Fiannce Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 75 -83 A BILL TRANSFERRING $34,400.00 FROM THE 110.0 SALARIES &
WAGES ACCOUNT TO THE 312.0 DATA PROCESSING ACCOUNT WITHIN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading July 25, and refer it to the Personnel and Fiannce
Committee, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1983
ORDINANCE NO. 7220 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN GEYER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $48,998.88 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EDISON FLOW
EQUALIZATION SEWER SYSTEM.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the
rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bilk., 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. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to
construct the Edison flow equalization sewer system. He indicated they were currently
having problems with sewer overflow, and designed modificiations to correct the problem.
Richard Heyde, 3404 Corby, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Taylor made a
motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member McGann. The bill passed by a
roll..;call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 77 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUND
TO BE ADMINISTERED 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 25, and refer it to the Human Resources
Committee, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 78 -83 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (SYNTHETIC DIAMOND
TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROJECT)" AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN
RESPECT THERETO.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike this bill, seconded by Council Member
McGann. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 7221 -83
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ISSUE ITS
"ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1983 (SYNTHETIC
DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROJECT) - AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS
IN RESPECT THERETO.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the
rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council
Member McGann. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the
timd'heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Ken Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development
Committee, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the Council had
passed an ordinance for this bond issue, however, it was necessary to pass a new
ordiannce because of a change in the legal name to Synthetic Diamond Technology. He
indicated all other financing arrangements remain the same. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to amend the bill on page 4, Section 6, by adding 96 %, seconded by
Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Zielinski made a motion
to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed on
a roll call vote of nine ayes.
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 Crone. The motion
carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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