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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-83 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 'Srq 9 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, December 12, 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 November 28, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. / / Beverlie J. Beck s/ Beverly D. Crone Council Member McGann made a motion that the minutes of the November 28, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1100 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMENDING JOHN J. HARRIS, JR. FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A SOUTH BEND COUNCILMAN -AT -LARGE WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes with pride the evening of July 15, 1982, when John J. Harris, Jr. won the special election by Precinct Committeemen to fill a vacated Council seat; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana recognizes that John J. Harris, Jr. has diligently served the citizens of South Bend as a Councilman - at -Large since his election; and WHEREAS, Councilman Harris has chaired the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council and has served on all issues presented to him; and WHEREAS, Councilman Harris has established a reputation of fairness and willingness to listen to persons on all issues presented to him; and WHEREAS, the Common Council hopes that Councilman Harris will continue to stay active in public life and will continue to let his voice be heard on such important topics as affirmative action policies, downtown development, and other civic projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks Councilman John J. Harris, Jr. for his dedicated public service as a Councilman -at- Large. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Councilman Harris, contribution: to help improve the City of South Bend, and wishes him and his wife of 42 years, Allean, continued good fortune in the years ahead, and hopes that he will continue to share his special concern for this community with each of us. 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/ Joseph T. Serge / l Walter M. Szymkowiak Ls/ Robert G. Taylor /s /Beverly D. Crone /s/Raymond C. Zielinski /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /John Voorde 5 S d REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 /s /Beverlie J. Beck Council Member Taylor read this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1101 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING RAYMOND C. ZIELINSKI FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS A SIXTH DISTRICT COUNCILMAN SINCE 1981 WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes with pride the date of May 13, 1981, when Raymond C. Zielinski received the unanimous vote of the Precinct Committeemen to fill the vacated Council seat for the Sixth District; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana recognizes that Raymond C. Zielinski has diligently served the citizens of South Bend and in particular the citizens of the Sixth District since his election; and WHEREAS, during this period of time Councilman Zielinski has served in many capacities, such as, Committee of the Whole Chairman, past Chairman of the Utilities Committee, Chairman of the Codification Committee, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, Chairman of the Studebaker Museum Committee, and Chairman of the Snow Removal Committee which even managed to bring a mild winter to our area last year; and WHEREAS, the Common Council hopes that Councilman Zielinski will continue to stay active in public service activities and will continue to make our City a better place to live and work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, and in particular the citizens of the Sixth District, the Common Council hereby publicly commends Council Raymond C. Zielinski for his dedicated public service as Sixth District Councilman, and say "Dziekuje." SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Councilman Zielinski's many contributions to improve the quality of life in South Bend and wishes him and his wife Lorraine, continued good fortune in the years ahead. 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 /Joseph T. Serge /s /Beverlie J. Beck s/Walter M. Szvmkowiak /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /Robert G. Taylor /s /John J. Harris, Jr. /s /John Voorde /s /Beverly D. Crone Council Member Beck read this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1102 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING LEWIS A MCGANN FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A COUNCILMAN FOR THE FOURTH DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that Lewis A. McGann has diligently served the citizens of South Bend and in particular the citizens of the Fourth District since 1980; and WHEREAS, during this period of time, Councilman McGann served as President of the City Council for three years; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes with pride some of Councilman McGann's many contributions which included: co- sponsoring the "budget reform" or "truth in spending" ordinance: helping to negotiate the first 3 -year police and fire wage package in the history of the City; sponsoring the ordinance to regulate outdoor motion picture theaters through licensing; assisting in reforming all City licensing procedures; and instituting a mandatory review of all City utility rates on a regular basis; and sue- i REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 WHEREAS, the Common Council hopes that Councilman McGann will continue to stay active in public service activities and will continue to contribute his thoughts and ideas in making South Bend a better place to live and work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, and in particular the citizens of the Fourth District, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks Councilman Lewis A. McGann for his four years of dedicated public service as Fourth District Councilman. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Councilman McGann's many contributions to improve the quality of life in South Bend, and wishes him, his wife Kathy, and their children, continued good fortune in the years ahead. 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 /Joseph T. Serge /s/Walter M. Szymkowiak s /John J. Harris, Jr. /s /Raymond C. Zielinski /s /Beverlie J. Beck /s /John Voorde /s /Beverly D. Crone /s /Robert G. Taylor Council Member Voorde read this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1103 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING THE "DEAN OF THE COUNCIL" WALTER M. SZYMKOWIAK FOR HIS TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS SECOND DISTRICT COUNCILMAN. WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes with pride the twenty (20) years of dedicated and faithful service which Councilman Walter M. Szymkowiak has given to the citizens of South Bend and in particular the citizens of the Second District; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes that in his five (5) terms as the Second District Councilman he has served in many leadership positions, some of which include: Vice President; Chairman of the Committee of the Whole; Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee; Public Works Committee; Utilities Committee; Vice President of the South Bend Economic Development Commission; and Board Member of the South Bend Development Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes many important projects in the Second District which Councilman Szymkowiak was instrumental in, such as, several lighting and street improvements, new storm sewers in the Model Cities Neighborhood, the completion of the West LaSalle, West Colfax, and West Orange Street connector, the widening of Bendix Drive and Ardmore Trail, the building of the LaSalle Square Mall, the new public library at LaSalle Square and his countless hours of service on behalf of the Save -A -Life Fund; and WHEREAS, Councilman Szymkowiak's tireless efforts and hard work are just some of the fine qualities of this dedicated public servant who has truly earned the title of "Dean of the Council." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,Indianz as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, and in particular the citizens of the Second District, the Common Council hereby publicly commends Walter M. Szymkowiak for his twenty (20) years of dedicated public service to our City. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges that through Councilman Szymkowiak's many contributions he has truly left an indelible mark on improving the quality of life through our City. SECTION III. The Common Council wishes Councilman Szymkowiak and his wife Harriet continued good fortune in the years ahead, and acknowledges a job well done by saying "Dziekuje" from the bottom of our hearts. REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5 1983 M SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adop iont by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Joseph T. Serge /s /Robert G. Taylor /s /Beverlie J. Beck /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /Beverly D. Crone /s /Raymond C. Zielinski /s /John Voorde /s /John J. Harris, Jr. Council Member Crone read this resolution. Mayor Parent presented each of the retiring Council Members with a plaque commemorating their term of office. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Harris. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 7:25 p.m., and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Council President Beck announced that Dale Hitchings and James Kohn should be appointed to the Energy Commission, and Paul Gervis to the Older Adults Council. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept these appointments, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the report of the Energy Commission (September 26, 1983, meeting) seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Taylor indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on bills nos. 125 and 126 -83, as well as Resolutions C, D, and E on the Agenda, and recommended them favorable.. Council Member Serge indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on bill nos. 127, 128, 129 and 131 -83, and recommended them favorable. Council Member Crone commended the Police Department on their bicycle registration program, Council President Beck announced that the next meeting of the Council would be December 12 at 4:30 p.m. Council Member Harris 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 December 5, 1983, at 7:55 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zielinski presiding. BILL NO. 124 -83 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,000,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO BEATRICE FOODS CO., IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF A NOTE AND ASSIGNMENT THEREOF AS SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH NOTE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFERING MEMORANDUM; AND AUTHORIZING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SAID BONDS. 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 McGann. The motion carried. Joseph Helling, attorney representing the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $3,000,000 bond issue for Beatrice Foods would be used to renovate an existing facility located on Roosevelt Road. He indicated they anticipated employing 100 people in the first year. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 51 1983 BILL NO. 125 -83 A BILL TRANSFERRING $850,000.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 5 -S -3 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 was a transfer of 1981, 1982 and 1983 program years. She indicated this transfer was part of the 1984 C.D.B.G. Application that will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She indicated that $450,000 was being tansferred to 1984 Unspecified Local Option funds. C. J. Davis, 1307 W. Linden spoke regarding this bill. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 126 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $3,257,740.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1984 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1984 TO BE ADMINISTERED 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. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Colleen Rosenfeld, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriation represented the various activities planned in the City's Community Development Block Grant Application. Arthur Quigley, 1019 N. Francis, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 127 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,281.46 FROM THE CRIME CONTROL FUND FOR COMPUTER TERMINALS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Frank Mattai, with the Police Department, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated new computer terminals were needed for the central communication facility. He indicated that presently the department has one terminal, and the new radio console will accept four terminals. He indicated this appropriation was for three new terminals. Council Member McGann made a motion to recommend this bill to the Coucnil favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 128 -83 A BILL APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation from would be used for the purpose of providing office automation for several City departments. He indicated the departments that will be addressed first are Engineering, Neighborhood Code Enforlcement, Community Development, the Mayor's office and the City Clerk's office. He indicated the City recently took bids on the system and they were either to high or did not meet specifications. He indicated they were going back out for bids. Council Member Crone asked if the $75,000 will cover the cost of the equipment for these five departments. Mr. Kernan indicated it would. Council Member Crone asked about a total program for the entire City. Mr. Kernan indicated the system will have the capability to add on departments at a later date. Council Member Crone asked where personnel would come from to operate the system. Mr. Kernan indicated in -house personnel would be used, since one of the specifications for the systems was that it be "user friendly." Council Member Voorde indicated the feasibility study made in July of 1982 indicated a wide range of costs for a system. He indicated this study may not amount to much now because of the changes that have occurred in the last year, however, the Council has not had an update on this project for nearly a year, on how technology has changed, what capabilities the City is purchasing, etc. He made a motion to continue this bill until the January 12 meeting. Council Member Beck indicated computers were changing constantly nd there comes a time when you have to act. Council Member Crone seconded Council Member Voorde's motion. The motion failed. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the substitute Bill 129 -83, on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Beck made a motion to accept the substitute Bill No. 131 -83, on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Chairman Zielinski indicated these bills should be combined for purposes of public hearing. BILL NO. 129 -83 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Is �q REGULAR MEETING' DECEMBER 5, 1983 BILL NO. 131 -83 A BILL TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS 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. He indicated these transfers were necessary to cover unplanned expenditures, where adequate surpluses do not exist within the departments, as well as, emergencies and other unforseen circumstances . where additional monies are needed and surpluses do exist in other line item accoutns within the department. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend Bill No. 129- 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. 131 -83 to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member McGann made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Counci Member Taylor. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk Ch rman 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 9:05 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7271 -83 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $3,000,000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO BEATRICE FOODS CO., IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF A NOTE AND ASSIGNMENT THEREOF AS SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROTECTION AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH NOTE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFERING MEMORAND AND AUTHORIZING THE TERMS AND SALE OF SAID BONDS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this 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 this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7272 -83 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $850,000.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7273 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,254,655.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1984 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1984 TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this 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 this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7274 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,281.46 FROM THE CRIME CONTROL FUND FOR COMPUTER TERMINALS. 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. 7275 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $75,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Crone and Voorde.) REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, °1983 ORDIAANCE NO. 7276 -83 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this 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 this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7277 -83 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member McGann. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1104 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (STEEL WAREHOUSE CO., INC.) WHEREAS, the City of Suth Bend, Indiana (the "Issuer ") is authorized by IC 36 -7- 12 (the "Act) to issue revenue bonds for the financing of economic development facilities, the funds from said financing to be used for the acquisition, construction and equipping of said facilities, and said facilities to be either sold or leased to a company or directly owned by a company; and WHEREAS, Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., an Indiana corporation (the "Applicant ") has advised the South Bend Economic Development Commission (the "Commission ") and the Issuer that it proposes that the Issuer either acquire, construct and equip an economic development facility and sell or lease the same to the Applicant or loan proceeds of an economic development financing to the Applicant for the same, said economic developamen facility to consist of the construction of a 10,400 square foot addition to the Applicant' existing steel manufacturing facility and the acquisition of a temper mill and other machinery and equipment to be installed therein, so that the Applicant may expand its business in the area of heavy gauge, low carbon, hot rolled steel, said existing facility being located at 2722 Tucker Drive, in the City of South Bend, on an approximate 22 acre tract of land ( "Project "); and WHEREAS, the diversification of industry and increase in job opportunities (6 to 12 new jobs) to be achieved by the construction and equipping of the Project will be of public benefit to the health, safety and general welfare of the Issuer and its citizens; and WHEREAS, having received the advice of the South Bend Economic Development Commission it would appear that the financing of the Project would be of public benefit to the health, safety and general welfare of the Issuer and its citizens; and WHEREAS, it is preliminarily found that the acquisition and construction of the facility will not have an adverse competitive effect on any similar facility already constructed or operating in South Bend, Indiana; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Common Council of the CIty of South Bend, as follows: 1. The Common Council of the City of South Bend finds, determines, ratifies and confirms that the promotion of diversification of economic development and job opportuniti in and near South Bend, indiana, is desirable to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Issuer; and that it is in the public interest that the Commission and the Issuer take such action as they lawfully may to encourage economic development, diversification of industry and promotion of job opportunities in and near the Issuer. 2. The Common Council of the City of South Bend approves, determines, ratifies and confirms that the issuance and sale of economic development revenue bonds in an amount of approximately $1,750,000 of the Issuer under the Act for the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project and the sale or leasing of the Project to the Applicant or the loan of the proceeds of the revenue bonds to the Applicant, will serve the public purposes referred to above, in accordance witht the Act. 3. In order to induce the Applicant to proceed with the acqusition, constructin and equipping of the Project, the Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby approves, determines, ratifies and confirms that (i) it will take or cause to be taken such actions pursuant to the Act as may be required to implement the aforesaid financing, or as it may deem appropriate in pursuance thereof; provided that all of the foregoing shall be mutually acceptable to the Issuer and the Applicant; and (ii) it will adopt such ordinances and resolutions and authorize the execution and delivery of such instruments and the taking of such action as may be necessary and advisable for the authorization, issuance and sale of said economic development revenue bonds; and (iii) it will use its best efforts at the request of Applicant to authorize the issuance of additional bonds for refunding and refinancing the outstanding principal s"- s REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 51 1983 amount of the bonds, for completion of the Project and for additions to the Project, including the costs of issuance (providing that the financing of such addition or additions to the Project is found to have a public purpose (as defined in I.C. 36 -7- 12-1) at the time of authorization fo such additional bonds), and that the aforementioned purposes comply with the provisions of L.C. 36 -7 -12. 4. All costs of the Project incurred after the adoption of this inducement resolution, including reimbursement or repayment to the Applicant of moneys expended by the Applicant for planning, engineering, interest paid during construction, underwriti expenses, attorney and bond counsel fees, acqusition, construction and equipping of the Project will be permitted to be included as part of the bond issue to finance the Project, and the Issuer will sell or lease the same to the Applicant or loan the proceeds from the sale of the bonds to the Applicant for the same purposes. Also, certain indirect expenses, including but not limited to, planning, architectural work and engineering incurred prior to this inducement resolution will be permitted to be included as part of the bond issue to finance the Project. /s/ Beverlie D. Crone Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Fred Baer, attorney for the petitioner, indicated they planned to construct an addition to the existing facilities He indicated that approximately six to twelve jobs will be created. 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. 1105 -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 850 SOUTH MARIETTA STREET 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 purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 850 Marietta Street and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION MONROE SAMPLE PARCEL NO. 10 Lots Numbered 120, 121, 122 and 123 in Edward H. Rush's First Addition t the City of South Bend, Plat Book 7, page 8 and Lots Numbered 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 and a portion of Lot 42, all in Rachel Gallagher's First Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana, Plat Book 5, page 22, and Lots Numbered 10, 11, 12 and portions of Lots 9, 13 and 14, 11 in Plat of Frantz' 3rd Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana, Plat Book 5, page 17 and Lot 14 and a portion of Lot 15, both in Plat of Frantz' 2nd Addition to the City of South Bend, Plat Book 5, page 9. The foregoing Plat Books and ensuing Record Books are found in the Office of the Recorder for St. Joseph County, South Bend, Indiana, as is described more specifically as follows: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of Lot 120,in said Edward H. Rush's First Addition; thence along the Easterly right -of -way of Marietta Street to the southwesterly corner of Lot 42 in said Rachel Gallagher's First Addition, South 0003130" East, 401.9 feet, more or less; thence along the northerly right -of -way of State of Indiana Road Numbered 23, as established in Record Book 646, page 512, to the northerly boundary of said Lot 42 in Rachel Gallagher's First addition, north 700 14' East, 1.11.5 feet, more or less; thence along the Northerly boundary of said Lot 42 in Rachel Gallagher's First ddition, also being the northerly right -of -way of said State of Indiana Road Numbered 23, to the northeasterly corner of said Lot 42, South 890 51' east, 15 feet; thence to the intersection of the northerly right -of way of said State of Indiana Road No. 23 and the easterly right -of -way of a 10 feet alley, as found in said Rachel Gallagher's First Addition, North 370 24' East 16.4 feet, more or less; thence along the northerly right -of -way of said State of Indiana Road No. 23, as established in Record Book 642, page 04, Record Book 642 page 01 and Record Book 646 page 509, to the easterly boundary of Lot l in said Frantz' 3rd Addition, North 580 41' East, 123.0 feet, more or less; thence along said easterly boundary of Lot 13 in Frantz's 3rd Addition, south 310 59' East 15.5 feet more or less; thence to the Southwesterly corner of Lot 15 in said Frantz' 2nd Addition, North 600 53' East, 10.4 feet, more or less, to a concrete right -of -way monument; thence along the westerly boundary of said Lot 15 in Frantz' 2nd Addition, to the Northerly right -of -way of said State of Indiana Road No. 23, as established in Record Book 650, page 596, North 55050' west, 1.0 foot, more or less; thence along said northerly right -of -way of said State of Indiana Road No. 23, north 580 46' East, 48.3 feet, more or less, to a concrete right -of -way monument; thence along said northerly right -of -way of State of Indiana Road No. 23 to its intersection with a line 5 feet northeasterly from the parallel to the centerline of George Avenue, North 500 44' East, 98.0 feet, more or less; thence along said line, North 310 59' 30" West, 101.1 feet, more or less thence to the centerline of George Avenue, south 580 01' west, 5.0 feet, more or less; thence along said centerline, North 10 59' 30" west 230.2 feet, more or Less; thence to the southwesterly right -of -way of said George Avenue, South 58001' west, 20.0 feet, more or less; thence south 580 251west, 49.9 feet, more or less; thence south 890 57' west, 4.8 feet; thence to an extension of 1'_Z_ 7 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 the northerly line of Lot 120 in said E. H. Rush's First Addition, South 0003' east 34.3 feet, more or less; thence on said extension and northerly line of Lot 120 in E. H. Rush's First Addition, North 89048' 30 west, 125.0 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. 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 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, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby confirms its Declaration Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the 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 D. Crone Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Tom Gibson, a representative of the Holladay Corporation, indicated they planned to construct a multi- tenant industrial building. He indicated approximately twenty new jobs will be created. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1106 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS U.S. 31 AND BRICK R., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZA AREA FOR 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 U.S. 31 and Brick Rd., South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by line drawn as follows: A part of the southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 2 East of the 2nd Principal Meridian, German Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 19 with the North right -of -way line of the Indiana East -West Toll Road a centerline survey of which is recorded in Plat Book 19A, Pages 1 -22 inclusive, in the office of the St. Joseph County Recorder: Thence North 000 54' 38" West along said East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section, 450.00 feet: thence South 890 43' 00" West parallel with the North right -of -way line of the Indiana East-West Toll Road, 500.00 feet; thence South 000 54' 38" East parallel with the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section, 450.00 to the North right - of -way line of the Indiana East -West Toll Road; thence North 890 43' 00" East along said North right -of -way line 500.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 5.16959 acres, more or less. be designated as an Ecnomic Revitalization 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 Economic Revitalization Area. S__S_9P' REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5j 1983 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 Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a resoltuion 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 ntoice 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 fulll force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. RESOLUTION NO. 1107 -83 /s/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common Council A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS U.S. 31 AND BRICK R., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZA ION 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, requesting that the area commonly known as U.S. 31 and Brick Rd., South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particular .y described by lipe drawn as follows: A part of the southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range.2 East of the 2nd Principal Meridian, German Township, City of South Bend, _St. Joseph County, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 19 with the North right -of -way line of the Indiana East-West Toll Road a centerline survey of which is recorded.in Plat Book 19A, Pages 1 -22 inclusive, in the office of the St. Joseph County Recorder: Thence North 000 54' 38" West along said East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section, 450.00 feet: thence South 890 43' 00" West parallel with the North right -of -way line of the Indiana East- West,Toll Road, 500.00 feet; thence South 000 54' 38" East parallel with the East line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section, 450.00 to the North right - of -way line of the Indiana East-West Toll Road; thence North 890 43' 00" East along said North right -of -way line 500.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 5.16959 acres, more or less. be designated as an Ecnomic Revitalization 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 bylaw 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 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 Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a resoltuion designating this area as an Economic Revitalization 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. SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause ntoice 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 fulll force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Ls/ Beverly D. Crone Member of the Common Council ■1 Z_s 5� REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Patrick McMahon, Director of Project Future, indicated this area has been in the City since 1978, and has seen a lack of development and growth. He indicated this was the reason they were asking that the area be designated a tax abatement revitalization area. He indicated that twenty -five jobs will be created with an additional twenty -eight jobs in office space that will be in the downtown area. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1106 -83, seconded by Council Member McGann. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member McGann made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1107 -83, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1108 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, INDIANA R -66. 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, known as the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, Indiana R -66 (the "Area "), which area is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel of land being a part of the City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particuarly described as follows, viz: Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the north right -of -way line of LaSalle Avenue and the west right -of -way line of Main Street; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Washington Street; thence west along the north right -of -way line of Washington Street to the west right -of -way line of Lafayette Boulevard; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Lafayette Boulevard to the south right -of -way line of Jefferson Boulevard; thence east along the south right -of -way line of Jefferson Boulevard to the west right -of- way line of Main Street; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Main Street to the South right -of -way line of Monroe Street; thence east along the south right -of -way line of Monroe Street to the west right -of -way line of Fellows Street; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Fellows Street to the south right -of -way line of Monroe Streetr; thence east alaong the south right - of -way line of Monroe Street and proceeding in a northeasterly direction along said right -of -way line to the center of the St. Joseph River; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along the center of the St. Joseph River to the north right -of -way line of LaSalle Avenue; thence west along the north right -of- way line of LaSalle Avenue to the west right of way line of Main Street, which is the point of beginning, all in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana,(herein called the "Project Area "). WHEREAS, the Commission has made detailed studies of the location. physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the social, cultural, and 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 an its inhabitants 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 an Urban Renewal Plan ( "Plan") for the Area on April 4, 1968 and has previously amended said Plan on July 26, 1973, May 7, 1976, August 12, 1977, April 7, 1978, June 6, 2980, and November 19, 1982; and WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted its Declaratory Resolution No. 690 on October 14, 1983, redeclaring the Area to be blighted, expanding the boundaries of the Area, establishing an allocation area for purposes of tax incremental financing and making certain changes to the Design Review Committee, which Resolution and revised pages are attached hereto and submitted to the Common Council for review and approval; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana which is the duly designated and acting official palnning body for the City of South Bend, has issued its written order approving said Declaratory Resolution and the Plan, as amended, and has certified that said Plan, as amended, conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and 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 natural origin, ber excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discriminati 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 Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Area. S" e':' 0 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the 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 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 Plan, as amended, for the Area gives due consideration to the provision 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 childlren residing in the general vicinity of the Area. 6. That the Declaratory Resoluton of the Commission and the Plan, as amended, are hereby in all rspects approved. 7. That, in order to implement land facilitate the 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 hereby (2) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Plan; (b) requests the varius officials, departments, boards, and agencies of theCity 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 Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the 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 ofTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating that Title. 9. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and aftger its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie D. Crone Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director, of Redevelopment, indicated this resolution expanded the Urban Renewal Area to include the building located on the northeast corner of Lasalle and Michigan Streets, as well as expanded the allocation area for purposes of tax incremental financing to include the entire Urban Renewal Area, and changed the structure of the Design Review Committee to include a core committee of five members plus two representatives from the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Area. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Harris. The resolution was adopated by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 132 -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) AND ORDINANCE NO. 6743- 80 (PROPERTY LOCATED ON WASHINGTON STREET, BETWEEN SUMMITT DRIVE AND LOMBARDY DRIVE.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. BILL NO. 133 -83 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST. -WEST ALLEY IN THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY MINER STREET ON THE NORTH, CEDAR STREET ON THE SOUTH, ST. PETER STREET ON THE EAST AND ST. LOUIS STREET ON THE WEST, ALL LOCATED IN M. E. LISTENBERGER'S SUBDIVISION OF LARGE LOT OR BLOCK NUMBERED THREE (3) IN SAMUEL CONTTRELL'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1984, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member.Zielinski. The motion carried. BILL N0, 134 -83 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST WEST ALLEY IN THE HALF BLOCK BOUNDED BY SOUTH BEND AVENUE ON THE NORTH, CEDAR STREET ON THE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS STREET ON THE EAST AND THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY BETWEEN SOUTH BEND AVENUE AND CEDAR STREET ON THE WEST, ALL LOCATED IN BULLA'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. 4re1 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1984, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7278 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND FINANCING BY SOUTH BEND TOOL AND DIE CO., INC., TO ART IRON, INC., RELATING TO THE SOUTH BEND TOOL AND DIE COMPANY, INC. PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. 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. Richard Morgan, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the Economic Development Commission approved the sale of this facility financed by economic development revenue bonds, for South Bend Tool and Die Co., located on High Court. He indicated the building was formerly occupied by South Bend Fabricating, and it will be sold to Art Iron, Inc., for use as a metal service center. He indicated they anticipated employing eight to ten people within the first year. Council Member McGann made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 136 -83 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE SECURITY AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, TRUST INDENTURE, LETTER OF CREDIT AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 83 -4 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE ST. JOSEPH STATION II PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading December 12, 1983, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7279 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND, TRUST INDENTURE, LETTER OF CREDIT AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 83 -5 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE MARTIN'S REALTY CO., PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. 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. Rciahrd Morgan, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He.indicated this bond issue will be used to renovate nd expand the shopping center located at the southwest corner of Elwood and Portage. He indicated the project will create between fifty to sixty new jobs within one year of completion, and sixty jobs will be assured of their longevity. Council Member McGann made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Harris. This bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7280 -83 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN AUTOCON INDUSTRIES, INC., AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,085.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL SYSTEM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Michael Vance, Director of Utilities, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would allow them to substantially complete the repairs at the North Station caused by the main break in the spring of 1982. He indicatd that work will not begin until January of 1984, however, it is critical that the ordinance be passed in 1983 because the majority of funding for the project was budgeted in 1983. Council Member McGann made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 139 -83 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7230 -83 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE CITY. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1984, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1983 BILL NO. 140-83 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7231 -83 AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($170,000.00) FOR PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE CITY. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 9, 1984, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing, presented a petition to open Western Avenue from Main to Michigan into two -way traffic. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: L" City Clerk APPROVED: Is-e a