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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-74 Council Meeting Minutes+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 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, August 26, 1974, at 7:10 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth. ABSENT:' None. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to resolve into the Committee on Finance, seconded by Councilm Taylor. The motion carried. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee on Finance on Monday, August 26, 1974, at 7:11 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Walter T. Kopczynsk'' presided. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) BADGER METER, INCORPORATED, OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, AND (2) ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN WATER METERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $91,229.00 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Paul Krueper, Manager of the Bureau of Water, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the amount of $91,229 would be used for the purchase of water meters from Badger Meter of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Rockwell International of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He stated that the amount was approved in the budget and bids were (let and received by the city. He concluded that Rockwell and Badger Meter submitted the lowest qualified bids. (Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1975, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1975, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (Council President Nemeth made a motion to suspend the rules and take up the tax levy ordinance and budget ordinance at the same time, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1975. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above two ordinances, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, made the presentation for the ordinances. He indicated that the proposed budget contained few frills and extras. He felt the administration had made extensive reductions in the departments' requests and several new requests were also eliminated. A few of the new requests included tax rate funding of the Youth Services Bureau, the Animal Control Program and the River Bend Plaza Authority. Mr. Barcome talked briefly on the cost of the services provided to the taxpayers. He stated that the major increase was the raise given to the city employees. The raises were less than 3.0% for the current year and 10% for 1975. He talked about the cost of living at an annual rate of 10% for this year, with a similar rate anticipated for 1975. The average city employee would still be almost 7.0 behind the rate of inflation for 1975, even with the 10.0% raise. He also talked about the cost of fuel for the police, fire and other city vehicles; asphalt costing the city 49% more for each ton applied to the city's streets; and the increase in staple items of 15% to 30 %. He concluded by stating that, because of inflationary costs, when the city has to cut back on spendinc_ the officials trying to provide necessary services for the citizens are hampered. He stated that the budget had been prepared with the awareness that the city had limited revenues, and yet the administration realized that the city must continue the level of services that South Bend has come to expect. Council President Nemeth suggested that the Council propose the amendments as discussed and then open the meeting to comments from the floor. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked to be recognized at this point. She stated that she wished to make a few general comments about the budget before the individual departmental budgets were discussed. She stated that the Civic Planning Association felt the proposed budget for 1975 was the most difficult to review because of the format in which the administration presented the budget. She wished to call the following points to the administrati and Council's attention: 1. The figures were difficult to read because the print had been reduced too much. 2. The budget did not show the expense to June 30th of the current year. 3. The current budget did not add at the end of each department or bureau the carryovers from the previous year. Also, not shown were the additional appropriations made during the year to date. 4. The column "Previous Year Budget" should have been listed as "Previous Year Expense" or even better "1973 Expense ". 5. Employees were shifted from one department to another without identifying where they had been and where they had been transferred to. 6. The computation of the tax rate was difficult to follow because the detail of miscellaneous income was not shown opposite the computation itself. Miss Guthrie concluded by stating that the budget as presented for 1974 gave the number of employe in each department for 1972, 1973 and 1974, and the salaries, and the Civic Planning Association requested that this information be included in the format when the administration prepares the 197 budget. Council President Nemeth filed with the City Clerk the City Attorney's opinion regarding whether not the tax rate may be increased to include amounts for the lease payments and for the election expenses. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, read the following opinion into the record: I' s REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Peter J. Nemeth, President August 21, 1974 South Bend Common Council County -City Complex. South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Tax Rate Increase Dear Pete: You requested an opinion from me by Thursday, August 22nd regarding whether the tax rate may be increased to include amounts for the lease payments and for the election expenses. As you know, under the present budget proposal, the lease payments have been included under the (1) Board of Works Budget $90,000 for maintenance (2) Capital Improvement Fund $105,000 These combined figures adequately cover the lease payments. The election expense of approximately $170,000 has been included under the category of "Other Contractuals ". Our department contacted Walt Lantz, Rick Hunt, and Joe Nagy on this topic, and the proper procedure to increase the tax rate is outlined in the attached Burns Section 6- 3.5 -1- It appears that the best route would be to appeal the present tax rate immediately after the Local Tax Adjustment Board hearing to be held on September 10th. This would mean that the Common Council would have to adopt a resolution which would accompany the appeal by the City Administration. The appeal itself is to the State Board of Tax Commissioners which may then in turn seek the recommendation of the local government tax control board. The deadline on this procedure is September 30th. Thus, it appears that the tax rate may be increased by the amount of the lease pay- ments pursuant to Burns Section 6- 3.5- 1- 3(b)(2) which allows such an amount if the lease is at least over a five -year period and was executed on or before July 1, 1973. The lease agreement in question satisfies these criteria. Regarding the election expense amount, I have found no Indiana law which addresses itself to this specific issue. Therefore, seeing no legal restrictions, it would seem to be permissible. I hope this adequately covers your inquiry, and please feel free to contact our office further. Sincerely, s/ James A. Roemer City Attorney Chairman Kopczynski stated that the Council President would propose the amendments to each department's or bureau's budget. Then comments and questions would be heard from the floor followed by discussion by the Council members. MAYOR Council President Nemeth indicated that the Council proposed no recommended reductions in the Mayor's budget. There were no comments. CONTROLLER Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Delete position of Accounting Clerk III at $7,370. Reduce Account 212, Postage, to $10,500. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to $10,200. Reduce Account 362, Stationery and Printing, to $13,000. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $13,000. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to $2,000. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, referred to the tabulation prepared by the Civic Planning Association. He questioned the 21% increase in the Printing Technician's salary. Mr. Walter Lantz, Chief Deputy Controller, stated that this person has been receiving a supplemental income of $800 from the 701 Planning Grant. Monies are no longer availak under this grant and the city was assuming the full cost of the salary. Mr. Lantz talked about the position of Accounting Clerk III which the Council had proposed be reduced to zero. He asked that this position remain, and he added that this was not an additional position. Mr. James Barcc City Controller, asked if the budgets would be acted upon immediately, and Chairman Kopczynski indicated that there would be a recess taken and adequate time for discussion and debate before final action was taken on any of the proposed amendments. CITY CLERK Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Change Secretary III classification to Secretary II at a salary of $6,270. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $600. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $1,200. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked for a justification of the Secretary II classification. Mrs. Irene Gammon, City Clerk, explained that presently EEA has filled two positions within her office, and one girl has worked almost entirely in the typing of ordinances into the official record book. She indicated that, with the passage of the Economic Development Bond ordinances in the past and the increased volume of ordinances passed by the Council, the amount of typing is considerable. Mrs. Gammon explained that, when time permits, this person types summons for Superior Court on traffic violations, the job for which she was initially hired. Mr. Evans wondered about the increase in the rents. Mrs. Gammon stated that the rent account is for the rental of the Xerox machine. She indicated that the present machine is quite old and only puts out six or seven copies per minute. The new Xerox machine proposed to be rented would put out 20 copies per minute. She indicated that the workload has increased tre- mendously and, at times, it takes a day and a half of straight copying to prepare for Council meetings. HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Change Secretary IV classification to Secretary III at a salary of $6,820. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $1,000. Reduce Account 215, Car Allowance, to zero. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to zero. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to zero. There were no comments. CITY ATTORNEY Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Deputy City Attorney classifications to three positions at a total salary of $16,875. Reduce Secretary II classifications to one position at a salary of $6,270. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $1,500. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $200. Reduce Account 510, Insurance, to zero. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the need for additional furniture. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, stated that his personnel has not been reduced even though three attorneys had been cut. He stated that one of his deputies would come out of revenue sharing; one attorney would be funded by the Water Works and one from Wastewater. He stated that these positions would be indicated in their appropriate budget. He stated that the furniture was needed for the legal interns. He stated that the department had two offices and was in need of desks, furniture and a typewriter. Council President Nemeth stated that the furniture would be for the new secretary that was cut. He wondered if the furniture could likewise be cut. Mr. Roemer stated that the furniture amount was for the purchase of the typewriter. Council President Nemeth felt the office equipment amount should be reduced to zero. Mr. Roemer talked about positions in his office and stated that typewriters have been borrowed in the past when employees have been on vacation. Mr. Evans asked if the interns would be funded by revenue sharing, and Mr. Roemer stated that he was hopeful they could be. Council President Nemeth remind( Mr. Roemer that the Council was making no commitments at the present time concerning revenue sharing funds. COMMON COUNCIL Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 263, Household, Laundry and Cleaning, to zero. Council President Nemeth indicated that this originally had been intended to be used for codifica- tion of the Municipal Code. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to $500. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to $1,000. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association., stated that the Council offices were recently redecorated and refurnished. Council President Nemeth indicated that that was correct; new desks and chairs had been purchased and some additional chairs might possibly be purchased in the Caucus Room. BARRETT LAW Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $200. Reduce Account 362, Stationery and Printing, to zero. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to zero. There were no comments. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 221, Electric Current, to $525,000. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to $500. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to $600. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the increase in the rents. Council President Nemeth stated that this was for the increase in the fire hydrant rentals because of the water rate increase. Councilman Miller asked about the maintenance of the mall which was to be included in other contractuals. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, stated that this probably would have to come out of revenue sharing, if the funds were available. Councilman Miller asked about the purchase of office equipment as requested. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, explained that the present copy machine is very inadequate. He stated that, if the Council was going to reduce the office equipment to $600, it might as well reduce the account to zero because $600 would not be sufficient for the purchase of the machine. Council President Nemeth stated that, in that case, the whole amount of $1,200 could be left as proposed. Councilman Miller asked about the various copy machines in the building, and Mr. Barcome stated that the Redevelopment Department, Board of Public Works, Engineering and Controller's Offices each have a copy machine. He stated that the new machine would not be in addition to any of the four but would be a replacement which was needed. (DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Recruit classifications to four positions with a total salary of $31,680. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $800. Reduce Account 540, Clothing Allowance, to zero. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to zero. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked if changes could be made in the salaries. Council President Nemeth stated that any changes must conform to the maxim amount of the salary passed by the Council in July. Mr. Evans asked if the amount in the other contractuals account was to remain as proposed, and Council President Nemeth stated that that amount was a match for the Youth Services Bureau. MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM lCouncil President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Custodian II classifications to zero. Reduce Account 120, Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $3,551. I There were no comments. (CITY ENGINEER lCouncil President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Engineer Aide II classifications'to two positions at a total salary of $18,544. Reduce Engineer Aide I classifications to one position at a salary of $8,968. Change Accounting Clerk IV classification to Secretary IV at a salary of $7,535. Change Secretary III classification to Secretary II at a salary of $6,270. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to zero. Reduce Account 264, Microfilming, to $150. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $150. Reduce Account 550, Subscriptions and Dues, to $150. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $4,000. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to zero. I There were no comments. (BUREAU OF BUILDINGS (Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Inspector I classifications to two positions at a total salary of $16,108. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $900. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $3,030. (There were no comments. IBUREAU OF CEMETERIES Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 120, Reduce Account 130, Reduce Account 224, Reduce Account 251, Reduce Account 321, Reduce Account 726, There were no comments. POLICE DEPARTMENT Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $37,847. Extra and Overtime, to $5,000. Water, to $250. Buildings and Structures Repair, to $800. Gasoline, to $800. Other Equipment, to $1,500. Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce total of Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $3,310,111. Reduce salary of Chief to $16,5.60, to conform with salary ordinance. Reduce Corporal classifications to 74 positions. Reduce salary of Fiscal Officer to $13,500 to conform with salary ordinance. Reduce Secretary II classifications to twelve positions at a total salary of $75,240. Reduce Clerk II classifications to eight positions at a total salary of $45,760. Reduce Account 120, Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $111,250. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Reduce Account 213, Reduce Account 230, Reduce Account 243, Reduce Account 252, Reduce Account 361, Reduce Account 363, Reduce Account 370, Reduce Account 440, Reduce Account 540, Reduce Account 722, Reduce Account 724, Reduce Account 725, Reduce Account 726, Travel Expense, to $4,000. Instruction, to $3,000. Photographing and Blueprinting, to $700. Equipment Repair, to $20,000. Official Records, to $4,000. Other Office Supplies, to zero. Other Supplies, to $9,000. Other Materials, to $4,500. Clothing. Allowance, to $97,130. Motor Equipment, to $125,000. Radio Equipment, to $17,500. Office Equipment, to $6,000. Other Equipment, to $8,000. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, stated that the Civic Planning Association felt the position of Fiscal Officer should be deleted. He asked for a justi- fication of that position. Police Chief Urban stated that this person does all book work and heav, paper work, work dealing with the Criminal Justice Planning Grant, and the Director of Public Safety. He stated that this position has come into the city budget. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, wondered why the position was not in the Safety Director's budget. Mr. James Barcome., City Controller, explain4 that, several years ago, it was decided that an officer be eliminated from desk duty and a layman put on the job. He stated that this individual also handles other fiscal problems within the Department of Safety. Mr. Evans asked if this person was an accounting major, and Mr. Barcome answered that he has a bachelor's degree and is working on his master's degree. Mr. Evans asked about all the fiscal officers. Mr. Barcome stated that Mr. Joe Nagy was the auditor for South Ben( and helps the department as such. Mr. Dave Sypniewski was the fiscal officer for the entire Safety Department. Mr. Mike Vance replaced a person in the Wastewater Treatment Plant and has taken on additional duties in the Department of Public Works. Mr. Rick Hunt's income was supple- mented by Wastewater and he was acting as Controller for the Public Transportation Corporation. Mr. Barcome stated that there were no fiscal officers in the Controller's budget. Mr. Evans felt the same position title should be used throughout the budget. Miss Guthrie asked if the total salary of each officer was listed if the incomes were supplemented. Mr. Barcome stated that this does not show in the city budget. Mr. Evans asked for a justification of the other contractuals account. Police Chief Urban stated that this was an account where expenses for the duplicating machines were taken with about $8,000 for rental and supplies in that area. He stated that, under Criminal Justice, the department had $15,000, with $40,000 under the computer program. Mr. Dave Sypniewski, Fiscal Officer, stated that there was a late tax distribution and a $50,000 match for computer program and $23,000 for narcotics, plus a few others. He stated that these funds would be transferred with available. Police Chief Urban stated that, under the Criminal Justice program; there were state, federal and local matches. These amounts have been allocated but not encumbered Councilman Kopczynski asked if the $63,000 was an additional amount. Police Chief Urban stated that this was for on -going programs. Councilman Miller asked about the $8,000 in the duplicating and printing contracts under the other contractuals account. Mr. Sypniewski stated that this was based on a monthly rental fee and supply costs were written into the contract. He indicated that the department sometimes runs anywhere from 20,000 to 25,000 copies per month. Councilman Miller asked about the type of copier, and Police Chief Urban stated that it was a 3M 7,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce total of Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $3,044,147. Reduce Assistant Chief classifications to three positions. Reduce Battalion Chief classifications to six positions. Reduce Captain classifications to 35 positions. Reduce Lieutenant classifications to 35 positions. Reduce Engineer classifications to 170 positions. Council President Nemeth indicated that this amounted to a cut of four firemen. Reduce Account 213, Reduce Account 221, Reduce Account 222, Reduce Account 230, Reduce Account 251, Reduce Account 370, Reduce Account 540 Reduce Account 721, Reduce Account 722, Reduce Account 723, Reduce Account 724, Reduce Account 726, Travel Expense, to $2,000. Electric Current, to $8,000. Gas, to $10,500. Instruction, to $560. Buildings and Structures.Repair, to $13,000. Other Supplies, to $9,000. Clothing Allowance, to $69,250. Furniture and Fixtures, to $1,000. Motor Equipment, to zero. Garage and Maintenance Tools, to $500. Radio Equipment, to $3,600. Other Equipment, to $22,730. Council President Nemeth took this opportunity to thank the department heads and bureaus for pro- viding the information to the Council on the proposed cuts. He stated that the department heads had been requested by the Council to cut 5% from their respective budgets. He stated that the recommended cuts suggested by the department heads totalled around $465,000 plus. He expressed the Council's gratitude for the assistance of the department heads in this regard. Councilman Miller asked about the increase in the salaries and wages temporary. Fire Chief Bland stated that when the 56 -hour work week was started, another shift of drivers had to be picked up. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Council President Nemeth indicated that the Council proposed no recommended reductions in the Weights and Measures budget. There were no comments. TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $24,712. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $4,500. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $23,000. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the addition of the assistant manager. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, stated tha this was not a new position. It was mainly a classification or title change. He explained that, last year, this individual was in the engineering budget. Mr. Evans asked about the equipment repair account. Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, stated that thi item was raised by $2,000 because it was an amount that would be necessary to repair the lift truc as they were in need of a complete overhaul. He stated that the last figure he had received was $850 for the overhaul, and he was sure this amount would increase next year. Councilman Horvath asked about the possibility of a reduction in the budget. Mr. Hazinski stated that the bureau had a tremendous workload with only four employees. He explained that the signal technicians are responsible to handle all signalization within the city. The rest of the men are part of the regular traffic, sign, lane lining, traffic counts, etc. ISTUDEBAKER HISTORICAL COLLECTION Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $6,600. Reduce Account 251, Building and Structures Repair, to zero. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to zero. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the increase in the salaries of approximately 100°x. Mr. Joe Nagy, Fiscal Officer, stated that one individual was funded by EEA for six months. He stated that the city wou be picking up this person. COMMUNICATIONS (Council President Nemeth proposed the following reduction: Reduce Radio Technician I to zero positions. I There were no comments. (EMPLOYEE SAFETY lCouncil President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Stenographer Change Account 243 Reduce Account 213, Reduce Account 361, Reduce Account 363, Reduce Account 550, IThere were no comments. (ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL II to zero. to Account 230, Safety Instruction, at $500. Travel Expense, to $150. Officials Records, to $100. Other Office Supplies, to $100. Subscriptions and Dues, to $425. Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Secretary II classifications to one position at a salary of $2,090. Reduce Account 254, Humane Society, to $24,000. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $4,000. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $5,250. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked if this was another instance where people were transferred from other department Councilman Parent indicated that it was. Mrs. Eloise Rogers, Secretary of the Humane Society, talked about the agreement the Humane Society had with the Board of Public Safety concerning the spaying of female dogs out of the Humane Society's funds. She stated that the Humane Society had been lead to believe that an additional $8,000 would be given to the Humane Society for performing this service. She stated that the society was already in debt over $8,000 for this. She asked the this be considered by the Council. Council President Nemeth asked who was representing the Safety Director at the meeting. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller and member of the Board of Public Safety, supported the Council's cut to $24,000. He indicated that the contract could be re- negotiz Council President Nemeth indicated that this cut had been recommended by Mr. Gallagher himself. Mr. Dave Sypniewski, Fiscal Officer, stated that Mr. Gallagher was not present at the meeting as he was in Washington. He stated that Mr. Gallagher had indicated that an assessment had been made of the figures and there was some concern as to whether or not the animals were actually being spayed, He stated that a figure of $3.14 per animal was used. With that assigned cost, the figure would be 17,643 animals. He stated that Mr. Gallagher did not feel that there were that many animals being picked up. Mrs. Rogers indicated that the Humane Society was at a great disadvantage at the meetiz because Miss Flanagan had suffered a heart attack and the society's attorney was not present at the meeting. Council President Nemeth asked about Mr. Gallagher being in Washington during budget hearings. Mr. Sypniewski stated that Mr. Gallagher was accepting an award on behalf of the city from the Criminal Justice Agency. Miss Guthrie pointed out that the county has not increased its payment to the Humane Society. Mr. Sypniewski talked about the city's responsibility of covering i entire city with the new animal control program. He felt the cut of $8,000 was a fair cut. Counc: Parent stated that the cut as it appeared was not actually a cut. He indicated that the amount of $24,000 remained the same as last year; however, it was proposed this year for $32,000. He stated that many positions were being deleted and basic services cut, and the amount of $24,000 would sti: be given to the Humane Society. He sympathized with the society's problems but indicated that $24,000 was all that could be given. ed. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Stock Clerk I classifications to one position at $7,480. Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $12,000. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $250. Change Account 264, Veterinarian, to Account 260, Other Contractuals. Reduce Account 324, Other Garage and Motor, to $60,000. Reduce Account 430, Repair Parts, to $60,000. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to zero. Reduce Account 723, Garage and Maintenance Tools, to $3,000. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $600. Mr. James Meehan, Manager of the Bureau of Vehicle Maintenance, questioned the deletion of one stock clerk. Council President Nemeth asked about the responsibilities of the stock clerks. Mr. Meehan stated that one man inventories and dispenses all motor equipment (oil and anti - freeze, etc Council President Nemeth asked about the hours worked by the men. Mr. Meehan indicated that one man worked from 7 to 3:30; one from 8 to 4:30 and one from 8 to 5:00. He stated that the man who takes care of the motor equipment also rebuilds brooms for the sweepers. He stated that the other man does errands in picking up special merchandise and does inventory of the supplies and equipmen The third man is the "parts manager" and runs the stock room. He talked about the need for security in the stock room. Council President Nemeth stated that the Stock Clerk I does work on the sweepers as he understood Mr. Meehan to say. He wondered about the duties of the mechanics if the stock clerk was working on the equipment. He asked which mechanic worked on the sweepers. Mr Meehan answered that the Mechanic IV does that work. Council President Nemeth wondered what else the mechanic did. Mr. Meehan stated that they assist wherever possible. He stated that the work- load was very great at the present time. Council President Nemeth wondered about the turnover in the stock items to justify three men during the day. Mr. Meehan stated that the distribution is tremendous and the stock clerk must carefully check and maintain the supply. Councilman Miller stated that the Council was faced with a personnel problem. He asked which of the individuals would Mr. Meehan prefer be cut. Mr. Meehan stated that initially he had been proposing the addi- tion of two mechanics. He indicated that the amount of $81,813.36, a reduction over last year, was spent in maintaining city equipment. He felt that part of this reduction was due to increased security. Councilman Parent stated that the Council was having a hard time trying to justify the positions. Mr. Meehan questioned the reduction of the motor equipment. He stated that he had a 1968 Ford station wagon with 55,000 to 60,000 miles, and a 1968 Chevrolet pickup truck acquired from Solid Waste. He stated that the station wagon would not pass inspection when the time came. This vehicle was used for the pickup of equipment, tools, etc. He asked that he be allowed one vehicle in good operating condition. He stated that the vehicles for the animal control program were budgeted for around $3,600. He stated that this type of vehicle would be adequate. Council- man Horvath felt there would always be a car available to pick up parts somewhere at the Municipal Services Facility. He felt this cut should be made because he was certain a vehicle could be made available to Mr. Meehan. Mr. James Barc.ome, City Controller, stated that the administration would agree with the cut but hoped, if need be, that revenue sharing funds could be used for the purchas of a vehicle. Mr. Meehan indicated that, if the man was cut, mail service would have to be stoppe to the County -City Building. Mr. Barcome stated that a pickup goes from the Municipal Services Facility to pick up the mail. He felt that the mail service would not be hampered if the position was cut. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the Council's mail delivery. Mr. John Walsh, Personne Director, stated that all mail is brought up to the mail room and the parts man takes the mail out for re- distribution. Councilman Szymkowiak felt there were sufficient personnel in the County - City Building to pick up the mail. BUILDING MAINTENANCE Council President Nemeth questioned Accounts 262 and 426, and Mr. Walter Lantz, Chief Deputy Controller, stated that Account 262 should be data processing, and Account 426 should be 430, repair parts. Council President Nemeth then proposed the following reductions: Reduce Accounting C Reduce Account 130, Reduce Account 221, Reduce Account 251, Reduce Account 252, Reduce Account 260, Change Account 262, Reduce Account 321, Reduce Account 333, Change Account 426, Reduce Account 726, lerk II to zero. Extra and Overtime, to $3,000. Electric Current, to $29,000. Buildings and Structures Repair, to $8,000. Equipment Repair, to $5,000. Other Contractuals, to $22,000. Medical, Surgical, Dental, to Data Processing. Gasoline, to $170,000. Other Institutional and Medical, to $3,000. Salt, to Account 430, Repair Parts. Other Equipment, to $2,000. Mr. Stanley Przybylinski, Manager of the Bureau of Building Maintenance, explained that the amoun budgeted in repair parts was needed to maintain the centra -vac, boilers and the many repairs to be made to the entire facility. Council President Nemeth asked about the amount budgeted last year for that account. Mr. Przybylinski stated the amount had been $3,750. Council President Nemeth asked how much had been spent to date, and Mr. Przybylinski answered by stating that $1,837 had been spent through July. He explained that the equipment was getting older and addi- tional repairs would be needed as time goes by. Council President Nemeth felt the amount could b cut to $4,000. Mr. Przybylinski talked about a breakdown recently on.the emergency generator whe a man from Utah had been called in to fix the equipment. Councilman Kopczynski could not under- stand why a man from Utah had to come in. He felt someone in the area could have cleared up the problem. Mr. Przybylinski stated that a specialist and other men were called in and could not repair the generator. Councilman Parent supported the reduction. He stated that the Council mus make these reductions and it had no alternative but to reduce some accounts. Councilman Szymkowi felt the $1,000 cut should be reinstated because it was for a worthwhile cause. Councilman Mille compared the Building Maintenance and Vehicle Maintenance budgets. He stated that, even after th cuts, there was an $84,000 increase. He wondered about the increase in this area. Mr. Donald Decker, Manager of the Bureau of Streets and Transportation, talked about the tremendous increase in gasoline, oil and bituminous materials. He stated that the Municipal Services Facility budget REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) last year had been split into the two divisions. Councilman Miller stated that there had been a 13% increase in the two budgets over last year. Mr. Decker stated that the department was experiencing a savings in repair parts. Mr. Przybylinski indicated that, last year, $128,000 was used for gasoline. In addition, $46,000 was appropriated in revenue sharing funds. He stated tha- the 1975 cars would require the non - leaded gasoline which would be more expensive and facilities would be needed to dispense the gasoline. Councilman Miller stated that Mr. Przybylinski's reques- had been cut to $175,000 for gasoline. He wondered about an accurate figure. Mr. Przybylinski indicated that it was anticipated that $170,000 would be used. He stated that it might be pro- jected that three loads would have to be budgeted into 1975 at the end of this year. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the number of fuels being dispensed at the present time, and Mr. Przybylins: indicated that the department utilizes regular gasoline, diesel oil and fuel oil. Council Preside] Nemeth made a motion to reduce Account 430, Repair Parts, to $4,000, seconded by Councilman Taylor The motion carried. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, suggested that 1974 automobiles be purchased by the administration in order that the non - leaded gasoline would not have to be purchased and used and special facilities set up for the dispensation of the gasoline. MAYOR'S ACTION CENTER Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Delete position of Director, Human Development, from salary classifications. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to zero. Reduce Account 550, Subscriptions and Dues, to zero. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to zero. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to zero. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, stated that the association had indicated that it was not sure of the value of the department and proposed the program be dis- continued. He asked if the department could be eliminated. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, felt the department performed the necessar,. services. He stated that the bureaus and administration are "kept on their toes in getting the jo: done ". He felt many citizens utilize the center to help solve their problems and get action on their requests. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the number of employees in the department, and Mr. Hojnack . indicated that there were two employees. Miss Guthrie felt the citizens would be able to "keep the administration on its toes ". Councilman Serge talked about various instances when the Action Center had been utilized by his constituents. He felt it was a very useful item. Councilman Pare: stated that he found it significant that the Civic Planning Association did not approve of the center. He felt the center was very effective. Councilman Szymkowiak stated that he was somewhat disappointed in his efforts to try and report problems. He felt he was not getting the services hi requested. Council President Nemeth asked about Mr. Hojnacki's views on the possible duplication of community development and human resources and economic development. Mr. Hojnacki stated that h felt both departments were needed. He indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Department was responsible for the entire scope of housing, economic development, downtown renewal etc. He talked about the new legislation proposed and the development of a plan for community development which would only be "physical stuff ". Council President Nemeth stated that, in other words, community development was responsible for "hardware" and human resources for the "software" Mr. Hojnacki indicated that that was correct. Mr. Evans asked if the Action Center would still fall under Mr. Hojnacki's jurisdiction, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that it would. He stated that the primary reason for the center being listed separately in the budget was because there was a greater future for the center. He spoke in defense of the center. He stated that the center coup do only so much and time was an important factor in going through the proper procedure to get thin done. He talked about the procedures used in dealing with the various problems. He felt the value of the center was that there was a mechanism to become immediately aware of the problem. Councilm Szymkowiak maintained that his constituents had not received answers to their questions on many calls. Council President Nemeth asked if the Secretary II position was a new position in the budget. He wondered if manpower could take care of that. Mr. Hojnacki stated that this position had been an EEA position and was being phased out. He stated that one of the requirements of the EEA program was to try and fill all the positions funded by EEA. Council President Nemeth wonderec who was eligible for manpower. He asked Mr. Hojnacki to explain this at some future date. Councilman Parent made a motion to recess, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried, and the Committee on Finance recessed at 9:40 p.m. Reconvened at 10:00 p.m. PARK DEPARTMENT Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Delete both positio Reduce Account 120, Reduce Account 213, Reduce Account 215, Reduce Account 224, Reduce Account 251, Reduce Account 252, Reduce Account 312, Reduce Account 321, Reduce Account 322, Reduce Account 323, Reduce Account 324, Reduce Account 331, Reduce Account 340, Reduce Account 370, Reduce Account 371, Reduce Account 410, Reduce Account 425, Reduce Account 430, Reduce Account 440, Reduce Account 441, ns of Recreation Leader II. Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $1,066,324. Travel Expense, to $1,750. Car Allowance, to $500. Water, to zero. Buildings and Structures Repair, to $7,000. Equipment Repair, to $11,000. Fuel Oil, to $15,000. Gasoline, to $26,500. Oil, to $2,200. Tires and Tubes, to $2,200. Other Garage and Motor, to $4,600. Household, Laundry, Cleaning, to $6,000. Recreation, to $11,000. Other Supplies, to $7,000. Chemicals, Fertilizer, to $27,000. Building Materials, to $3,500. Concrete, to $2,000. Repair Parts, to $14,000. Other Materials, to $26,000. Seeds, Trees, Flowers, to $1,500. it 6t t REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26 1974 (COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Reduce Account 520, Rents, to $2,000. Reduce Account 630, PERF Retirement, to $108,000. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $34,089. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $21,125. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the extra and overtime. Council President Nemeth stated that the Council had proposed no change in that account. Mr. Evans felt the Council was not being consistent. Council President Nemeth stated that over $114,000 was cut as recommended, and he asked Mr. Seitz to explain the reason for not reducing the extra and overtime. Mr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of Public Parks, explained that th men would have to work overtime next year because of the cutback. He stated that he had originally requested six additional men and these additional positions had been cut plus two other positions already in existence. Mr. Evans asked about the increase in the gas budget. Mr. Seitz indicated that this year the department anticipated it would run short and the amount requested would be needed for next year. Mr. Evans asked about PERF and the group insurance. Mr. Seitz indicated that this would be checked and all figures verified. BUREAU OF STREETS Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $123,600. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $1,000. Reduce Account 724, Radio Equipment, to $1,700. (There were no comments. (URBAN REDEVELOPMENT lCouncil President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Relocation Officer classifications to two positions at a total salary of $21,000. Reduce Account 321, Gasoline, to $750. Reduce Account 324, Other Garage and Motor, to $350. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $250. Reduce Account 510, Insurance, to $500. Reduce Account 620, Social Security, to $1,610. Reduce Account 630, PERF Retirement, to $1,667. Reduce Account 640, Group Insurance, to $806. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to zero. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked for a justification of the relocation officers. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, stated that initially $204,000 had been requested for relocation benefits. He stated that many people would have to be relocated and this would depend on the amount of money received from the community development and revenue sharing funds. He felt that there would be enough work to warrant at least two relocation officers. Mr. Evans asked if these people would be involved in the experimental housing program, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that they would not. Mr. Evans asked about the need for the secretary, and Mr. Hojnacki stated that he felt this position was definitely needed. Mr. Evans wondered if this was another instance of EEA. Mr. Lawrence Warth Fiscal Officer of the Department of Redevelopment, stated that this was one -half of the time of a Redevelopment employee. (HUMAN RIGHTS Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Delete position of Field Worker I. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $800. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to $600. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $2,500. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, aske� about the deletion of the classification of field worker. Council President Nemeth stated that the consensus of the Council was to delete the position. He stated that the Council had not been receiving reports concerning these matters. He felt the Council was not made aware of what the position involved. Mr. Hojnacki stated that the Human Rights Department was the only agency of the city dealing with discrimination. He indicated that the citizens relied on that department and the field workers must be there to take care of the problems. Council President Nemeth felt that, if the position was such a high priority, perhaps another cut could be made in the Human Resources any Economic Development. He stated that the Council understood that some of the cuts were going to hurt but the reductions were necessary. Councilman Miller asked about the caseload for the field workers. Mr. Hojnacki stated that he did not have an exact figure on that. Mr. Greg Long, Field Worker of the Human Rights Department, indicated that he was not prepared to give the figures on the caseload. He stated that he, himself, was handling at least 30 cases and this did not include many informal complaints. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked if the motor equipment was a replacement, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that it was. FIRE PENSION Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $1,320. Reduce Account 212, Postage, to $250. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to zero. Council President Nemeth asked about the other contractuals account, and Mr. Joe Nagy, Fiscal Officer, stated that the amount of $1,000 was for the attorney. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to zero. Reduce Account 363, Stationery and Printing, to $200. There were no comments. POLICE PENSION Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions: Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $1,320. Reduce Account 212, Postage, to $250. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to zero. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to zero. It was indicated that the amount of $1,000 in the other contractuals account was to be used for the attorney as in the Fire Pension. Reduce Account 370, Other Supplies, to $200. Councilman Kopczynski asked why the City Attorney could not represent the Fire and Police Pensions and Mr. Dave Sypniewski, Fiscal Officer, stated that it would be a conflict of interests. Council President Nemeth asked about the amount of $100 in the medical account, and Police Chief Urban stated that this was used for physicals when applying for disability benefits. CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Council President Nemeth indicated that there were no changes to be made. Councilman Miller asked about the increase in the bonds and notes interest. Mr. Rick Hunt, Deputy Controller, state that the schedule of principal payments changed upwards to $135,000 each. Councilman Miller asked where the added income of the investments was shown. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, stated that the income goes into the account on which the interest is earned. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, stated that it shows up on the balance on hand as of June 30th. Councilman Miller asked about the $105,000 on the rents, and Mr. Lantz answered by stating that this was the buildin rental and a double payment had been made last year. He indicated that, actually, the rent had increased by $29,000. He stated that the county had done the remodeling of the 11th floor in orde that the city could have the 26.515% of the floor space allowed to it. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, asked about the reason for the double payment made. Mr. Lantz explained that there had been a billing that was never made about three years ago and it had to be picked up. Miss Guthrie wondered if the interes earned went into the Sinking Fund, and Mr. Lantz indicated that it did. Miss Guthrie asked about the increase in the amount to the Art Association in the miscellaneous funds. Councilman Miller stated that the city was only restoring the amount that had been appropriated for the Art Fund ove the last several years which was knocked out by the State Board of Accounts. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to recess, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried, and the Committee on Finance recessed at 10:40 p.m. Councilman Kopczynski asked that the Council Chambers be cleared in order that the Controller's Office could make the necessary calculations. Reconvened at 12:30 a.m. Councilman Taylor made a motion to recess until 6:30 p.m., August 27, 1974, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried, and the Committee on Finance again recess at 12:33 a.m. Reconvened at 6:40 p.m., August 27th. Council President Nemeth made a motion to amend the budget and tax levies as follows: CONTROLLER Total 0100 to read $128,802. Reduce Account 212, Postage, to $10,500. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to $10,200. Total 0200 to read $35,100. Reduce Account 362, Stationery and Printing, to $13,000. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $13,000. Total 0300 to read $26,300. Reduce Account 620, Social Security, to $108,580. Reduce Account 630, PERF Retirement, to $130,244. Reduce Account 640, Group Insurance, to $202,871. Total 0600 to read $441,695. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to $2,000. Total 0700 to read $2,000. Cost Center Total to read $807,897. CITY CLERK Change Secretary III classification to Secretary II at a salary of $6,270. Total 0100 to read $32,311. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $600. Total 0200 to read $1,050. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $1,200. Total 0300 to read $1,400. Cost Center Total to read $37,056. HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Change Secretary IV classification to Secretary III at a salary of $6,820. Total 0100 to read $23,820. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense,.to $1,000. Reduce Account 215, Car Allowance, to zero. Total 0200 to read $1,000. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to zero. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to zero. Total 0700 to read zero. Cost Center Total to read $25,470. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26.,--1.974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) CITY ATTORNEY Reduce Deputy City Attorney classifications to three positions at a total salary of $16,875. Reduce Secretary II classifications to one position at a salary of $6,270. Total 0100 to read $52,530. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $1,500. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $200. Total 0200 to read $2,800. Reduce Account 510, Insurance, to zero. Total 0500 to read zero. Cost Center Total to read $56,530. COMMON COUNCIL Reduce Account 263, Household, Laundry, Cleaning, to zero, and change line account to read Recodification of City Code. Total 0200 to read $182,750. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to $500. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to $1,000. Total 0700 to read $1,500. Cost Center Total to read $217,150. IBARRETT LAW Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to 200. Total 0200 to read $200. Reduce Account 362, Stationery and Printing, to zero. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to zero. Total 0300 to read zero. Cost Center Total to read $26,662. (BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Reduce Account 221, Electric Current, to $525,000. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to $500. Total 0200 to read $579,200. Cost Center Total to read $901,471. (DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY Reduce Recruit classifications to four positions with a total salary of $31,680. Total 0100 to read $55,100. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $800. Total 0200 to read $3,875. Reduce Account 540, Clothing Allowance, to zero. Total 0500 to read zero. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to zero. Total 0700 to read zero. Cost Center Total to read $59,075. (MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Reduce Account 110, Salaries, Regular, to $26,500. Reduce Custodian II classifications to zero. Reduce Account 120, Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $3,551. Reduce Maintenance 500 Hours at $2.00 to $900. Reduce Maintenance 300 Hours at $4.03 to $1,109. Total 0100 to read $30,051. Cost Center Total to read $57,391. CITY ENGINEER Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $169,772. Reduce Engineer Aide II classifications to two positions at a total salary of $18,544. Reduce Engineer Aide I classifications to one position at a salary of $8,968. Change Accounting Clerk IV classification to Secretary IV at a salary of $7,535. Change Secretary III classification to Secretary II at a salary of $6,270 Total 0100 to read $169,772. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to zero. Reduce Account 264, Microfilming, to $150. Total 0200 to read $1,550. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $150. Total 0300 to read $600. Reduce Account 550, Subscriptions and Dues, to $150. Total 0500 to read $150. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $4,000. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to zero. Total 0700 to read $4,200. Cost Center Total to read $176,272. BUREAU OF BUILDINGS Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to Reduce Inspector I classifications to two positions Total 0100 to read $117,280. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $900. Total 0200 to read $1,190. Reduce Account 722. Motor Equipment, to $3,030. Total 0700 to read $3,030. Cost Center Total to read $121,775. $117,020. at a total salary of $16,108. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) BUREAU OF CEMETERIES Reduce Account 120, Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $37, 847. Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $5,000. Reduce Temporary Help, to $5,000. Total 0100 to read $52,126. Reduce Account 224, Water, to Reduce Account 251, Buildings Total 0200 to read $2,570. Reduce Account 321, Gasoline, Total 0300 to read $1,850. $250. and Structures Repair, to $800. to $800. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $1,500. Total 0700 to read $1,500. Cost Center Total to read $59,131. POLICE DEPARTMENT Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $3,309,641. Reduce salary of Chief to $16,560, to conform with salary ordinance. Reduce Corporal classifications to 74 positions. Reduce salary of Fiscal Officer to $13,500, to conform with salary ordinance. Reduce Secretary II classifications to twelve positions at a total salary of $75,240. Reduce Clerk II classifications to eight positions at a total salary of $45,760. Reduce Account 120, Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $111,250. Total 0100 to read $3,420,891. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $4,000. Reduce Account 230, Instruction, to $3,000. Reduce Account 243, Photographing and Blueprinting, to $700. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $20,000. Total 0200 to read $101,327. Reduce Account 361, Official Records, to $4,000. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to zero. Reduce Account 370, Other Supplies, to $9,000. Total 0300 to read $19,622. Reduce Account 440, Other,Materials, to $4,500. Total 0400 to read $4,500. Reduce Account 540, Clothing Allowance, to $97,130. Total 0500 to read $106,142. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $125,000. Reduce Account 724, Radio Equipment, to $17,500. Reduce Account 725, Office Equipment, to $6,000. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $8,000. Total 0700 to read $156,500. Cost Center Total to read $3,808,982. FIRE DEPARTMENT Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $3,044,147. Reduce Assistant Chief classifications to three positions. Reduce Battalion Chief classifications to six positions. Reduce Engineer classifications to 165 positions. Total 0100 to read $3,105,507. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $2,000. Reduce Account 221, Electric Current, to $8,000. Reduce Account 222, Gas, to $10,500. Reduce Account 230, Instruction, to $560. Reduce Account 251, Buildings and Structures Repair, to $13,000. Total 0200 to read $78,040. Reduce Account 370, Other Supplies, to $9,000. Total 0300 to read $314,700. Reduce Account 540, Clothing Allowance, to $69,250. Total 0500 to read $104,382. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to $1,000. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to zero. Reduce Account 723, Garage and Maintenance Tools, to $500. Reduce Account 724, Radio Equipment, to $3,600. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $22,730. Total 0700 to read $27,830. Cost Center Total to read $3,344,809. Council President Nemeth stated that, wherever total figures were dependent upon addition or sub- traction, the proper figures would be carried out. TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING Reduce Account 130, Total 0100 to read Reduce Account 722, Reduce Account 726, Total 0700 to read Cost Center Total t Extra and Overtime, to $24,712. $191,701. Motor Equipment, to $4,500. Other Equipment, to $23,000. $27,500. o read $246,501. STUDEBAKER HISTORICAL COLLECTION Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $6,600. Reduce Maintenance Man to $6,600. Total 0100 to read $6,600. Reduce Account 251, Buildings and Structures Repair, to zero. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to zero. Total 0200 to read $660. Cost Center Total to read $7,660. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26 1974 u COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) COMMUNICATIONS Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $42,070. Reduce Radio Technician I to zero positions. Total 0100 to read $42,070. Cost Center Total to read $52,795. EMPLOYEE SAFETY Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to Reduce Stenographer II to zero positions. Total 0100 to read $9,700. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $150. Change Account 243, Photographing and Blueprinting, at $500. Total 0200 to read $650. Reduce Account 361, Official Records, to $100. Reduce Account 363, Other Office Supplies, to $100. Total 0300 to read $200. Reduce Account 550, Subscriptions and Dues, to $425. Total 0500 to read $425. Cost Center Total to read $10,975. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Reduce Secretary II classifications to Total 0100 to read $98,079. Reduce Account 254, Humane Society, to Total 0200 to read $26,650. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, tc Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, tc Total 0700 to read $9,575. Cost Center Total to read $135,899. (VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $9,700. to Account 230, Safety Instruction, Regular, to $98,079. one position at a salary of $2,090. $24,000. $4,000. $5,250. Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $42,640. Reduce Stock Clerk I classifications to one position at a salary of $7,480. Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $12,000. Total 0100 to read $232,524. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $250. Change Account 264, Veterinarian, to Account 260, Other Contractuals. Total 0200 to read $56,250. Reduce Account 324, Other Garage and Motor, to $60,000. Total 0300 to read $80,500. Reduce Account 430, Repair Parts, to $60,000. Total 0400 to read $60,000. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to zero. Reduce Account 723, Garage and Maintenance Tools, to $3,000. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $600. Total 0700 to read $4,100. Cost Center Total to read $433,374. BUILDING MAINTENANCE Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $3,000. Total 0100 to read $54,994. Reduce Account 221, Electric Current, to $29,000. Reduce Account 251, Buildings and Structures Repair, to $8,000. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $5,000. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to $22,000. Change Account 262, Medical, Surgical, Dental, to Data Processing. Change Account 264, Veterinarian, to Other Contractuals. Total 0200 to read $89,675. Reduce Account 321, Gasoline, to $170,000. Reduce Account 333, Other Institutional and Medical, to $3,000. Total 0300 to read $175,000. Change Account 426, Salt, to Account 430, Repair Parts, at $4,000. Total 0400 to read $4,000. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $2,000. Total 0700 to read $2,250. Cost Center Total to read $325,919. MAYOR'S ACTION CENTER Delete position of Director, Human Development, from salary classifications. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to zero. Total 0200 to read $500. Reduce Account 550, Subscriptions and Dues, to zero. Total 0500 to read zero. Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to zero. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to zero. Total 0700 to read zero. Cost Center Total to read $14,890. GENERAL FUND TOTALS Services Personal $ 7,972,048 Current Charges $ 689,853 Services Contractual 1,196,232 Current Obligations 441,695 Supplies 341,422 Properties 247,210 Materials 102,785 General Fund Total 10,991,245 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) PARK DEPARTMENT Reduce Account 110, Salaries, Regular, to $305,011. Reduce Recreation Leader II classifications to zero positions. Reduce Account 120, Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $1,066,324. Total 0100 to read $1,487,335. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $1,750. Reduce Account 215, Car Allowance, to $500. Reduce Account 251, Buildings and Structures Repair, to $7,000. Reduce Account 252, Equipment Repair, to $11,000. Total 0200 to read $180,395. Reduce Account 312, Fuel Oil, to $15,000. Reduce Account 321, Gasoline, to $26,500. Reduce Account 322, Oil, to $2,2004 Reduce Account 323, Tires and Tubes, to $2,200. Reduce Account 324, Other Garage and Motor, to $4,600. Reduce Account 331, Household, Laundry, Cleaning, to $6,000. Reduce Account 340, Recreation, to $11,000. Reduce Account 370, Other Supplies, to $7,000. Reduce Account 371, Chemicals, Fertilizer, to $27,000. Total 0300 to read $132,550. Reduce Account 410, Building Materials, to $3,500. Reduce Account 425, Concrete, to $2,000. Reduce Account 430, Repair Parts, to $14,000. Reduce Account 440, Other Materials, to $26,000. Reduce Account 441, Seeds, Trees, Flowers, to $1,500. Total 0400 to read $47,000. Reduce Account 520, Rents, to $2,000. Total 0500 to read $37,740. Reduce Account 620, Social Security, to $90-,500. Reduce Account 630, PERF, to $102,000. Total 0600 to read $231,674. Reduce Account 722, Motor Equipment, to $34,089. Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to $21,125. Total 0700 to read $59,114. Cost Center Total to read $2,175,808. BUREAU OF STREETS Reduce Account 130, Extra and Overtime, to $123,600. Total 0100 to read $952,195. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to $1,000. Total.0200 to read $7,150. Reduce Account 724, Radio Equipment,, to $1,700. Total 0700 to read $113,000. Cost Center Total to read $1,405,286. URBAN REDEVELOPMENT Reduce budget to zero. HUMAN RIGHTS Reduce Account 213, Travel Reduce Account 260, Other Total 0200 to read $2,300. Reduce Account 722, Motor Total 0700 to read $2,500. Cost Center Total to read FIRE PENSION Expense, to $800. Contractuals, to $600. Equipment, to $2,500. $55,769. Reduce Account 110, Salaries and Wages, Regular, to $1,320. Total 0100 to read $1,320. Reduce Account 212, Postage, to $250. Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to zero. Reduce Account 260, Other Contractuals, to zero. Total 0200 to read $300. Reduce Account 362, Stationery and Printing, to $200. Total 0300 to read $200. Reduce Account 531, Pensions Retired Personnel, to $789,154. Reduce Account 532, Pensions Personnel Current Year, to $364,980. Reduce Account 533, Pensions Dependents, to $151,680. Total 0500 to read $1,311,824. Cost Center Total to read $1,313,644. POLICE PENSION Reduce Account 110, Total 0100 to read Reduce Account 212, Reduce Account 213, Reduce Account 260, Total 0200 to read Reduce Account 370, Total 0300 to read Salaries and Wages, $1,320. Postage, to $250. Travel Expense, to Other Contractuals, $350. Other Supplies, to $200. Regular, to $1,320. zero. to zero. $200. Reduce Account 531, Pensions Retired Personnel, to $677,370. Reduce Account 533, Pensions Dependents, to $115,668. Total 0500 to read $900,213. Cost Center Total to read $902,083. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 IICOMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) Councilman Miller seconded the motion to amend. The motion carried. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, asked that the miscellaneous funds be read by major classification. Council President Nemeth stated that this could be done in the Council portion of the meeting if need be. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Associatio stated that, in 1973, there were 8 recruits; in 1974, there were 10 recruits. She indicated that the proposed number for 1975 had been 8 and this had been cut to 4. She wondered why the Council had not considered cutting the remaining 4 recruits to make a difference of $131,000. In the Police Department, there was an account for awards, refunds and indemnities in the amount of $6,00 She stated that this was also covered in the Controller's Office at $25,000. Council President Nemeth explained that, regarding the recruits, the Council wanted to have at least four available in case there was an emergency. Miss Guthrie wondered about the differences between the recruits and the officers in training. It was indicated that the officers in training automatically go inti the pension. Councilman Miller talked about the possibility of having full retirement on the department. Miss Guthrie wondered about the reduction in the cadets to 24. Councilman Miller stated that another class had graduated and the number of cadets were not being replaced unless there were vacancies. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, stated that the cadets do not go on to the Police Department if they do not meet the requirements. Miss Guthrie expressed thanks to the Council for its work in reducing the budget. She indicated that the Civic Planning Association wa; well aware of the difficult job the Council had done. Mrs. Janet Allen, 125 West Marion Street, wondered what had been cut from the animal control program. She wondered about the support of the vans next year. Council President Nemeth indicated that the program was to be funded by revenue sharing funds. (Councilman Serge made a motion that the budget ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, as amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. Council President Nemeth made a motion to amend the tax levy ordinance as read by Mr. Lantz, as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8a 8b 9. 10. 11. 12. CORPORATION PARK GENERAL MAINTENANCE MVH 10,991,245 2,175,808 1,405,286 5,453,547 1,158,519 17,894,792 3,719,227 2,267,137 1,369,674 8,973,091 8,921,701 1,641,188 185,966 45,016 9,107,667 1,686,204 Levy $3.365 0.623 16,903 2,043 18,946 0.007 URBAN RE- DEVELOPMENT -0- 51,824 5,840 69,704 -0- -0- -0- -0- HUMAN FIRE POLICE RIGHTS PENSION PENSION 55,769 1,313,644 902,083 87,171 28,389 4,090 32,479 0.012 GEN. SINKING BOND 2,092,897 1,523,543 712,093 653,788 22,.858 676,646 0.250 682,117 16,182 698,299 0.258 )osed Levies Total Levy on Property $5.10 on each hundred dollars of assessed valuation. Corporation General 3.365 $ 9,107,667 Park Maintenance 0.623 1,686,204 Street (MVH) 0.007 18,946 Urban Redevelopment -0- -0- Human Rights 0.012 32,479 Firemen's Pension 0.250 676,646 Policemen's Pension 0.258 698,299 General Sinking Bond Fund 0.060 162,395 All Totals $5.10 $13,803,590 Comparative Statement of Tax Rates and Valuations Corporation General 3.365 Park Maintenance 0.623 Street (MVH) 0.007 Urban Redevelopment _0- Human Rights 0.012 Firemen's Pension 0.250 Policemen's Pension 0.258 General Sinking Bond Fund 0.060 All Totals 5.100 Ordinance of Tax Levies For Corporation General Fund, the sum of 3.365 dollars . For Park Maintenance Fund, the sum of 0.623 dollars . For Street Department Fund, the sum of 0.007 dollars For Urban Redevelopment, the sum of zero dollars For Human Rights Commission Fund, the sum of 0.012 dollars For Firemen's Pension Fund, the sum of 0.250 dollars . For Policemen's Pension Fund, the sum of 0.258 dollars . . For General Sinking Bond Fund, the sum of 0.060 dollars 160,707 1,688 162,395 0.060 ' ouncilman Horvath seconded the motion to amend. The motion carried. Mrs. Janet Allen, 125 West [arion Street, asked if the amount for the Art Association and Hospital Fund remained as proposed, .nd Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, stated that the associations would receive the full REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED) distribution. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, complimented the Council and the administration on the manner in which the budget had been considered. He stat that he was impressed by the manner in which the work was done and the cuts were accomplished. He expressed disappointment, however, in the certification of a rate of $5.10, although he admitted that he did not know where the 10� could be removed to bring the rate down to $5.00. He stated that the taxpayers would have to provide the additional 10�. He hoped that future cuts could be made. Mr. Irvin Sikorski, 145 North Woodhill Lane, suggested that the vinyl roof tops and air - conditioning be eliminated in the purchase of the new police cars in an effort to cut costs. Councilman Parent felt that a tremendous number of cuts had been made in the budget when the increasing costs of services were considered. He stated that the Council has, over the last three years, made huge cuts in the budget. He stated that this year some services simply had to be cut. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that there was a city election in 1975 that would be costly. He hoped that, in time, this matter would not be put on the tax rolls. He felt the Council and the administration had done a good job in reducing the budget. Council President Nemeth stated that, in 1972, the tax rate as proposed had been $5.65; and the Council had cut it to $5.27. This year, the,.tax rate as proposed had been $5.59 and the Council had cut it to $5.10. He felt this showed that everyone on the Council and the various department heads were doing their jobs in responsible fashion. He questioned whether or not the city was actually over the frozen rate. He indicated that that would be known when an appeal was taken by the city. He thanked the Controller's Office for their assistance in the final calculations, and he expressed appreciation to his fellow councilman. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the tax levy ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, as amended, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee on Finance, Council President Nemeth made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. Councilman Szymkowiak asked for a short recess. Recessed at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED ATTES : C RMAN, IN NCE O TEE Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana reconvened in the Council Chambers at 8:40 p.m., August 27th, Council President Nemeth presiding and eight members present with Councilman Taylor absent. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respect- fully report that they have inspected the minutes of the August 12, 1974, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved. s/ Peter J. Nemeth Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Councilman Miller made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee on Finance, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. A roll call vote was taken with Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth voting aye and Councilman Taylor absent. Council President Nemeth indicated that the report could not be waived unanimously because of the absence of Councilman Taylor. He asked that the record show the following report: A tax rate of $5.59 on each hundred dollars of assessed valuation had been proposed. The Committee on Finance had conducted its public hearing and recommended to the Council that the rate be amended to $5.10. A budget of $20,500,000 had been proposed. The Committee on Finance had conducted its public hearing and recommended to the Council that the budget be amended to approximately $18,500,000. REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 August 21, 1974 In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Monica M. Peak to zone from "R" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to 11C -1" Commercial, "B" Height and Area, property located at 1031 Widener Lane, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Monica M. Peak was legally advertised August 10, and August 17, 1974. The Area Plan Commission was prepared to give it a public hearing August 20, 1974. However, the petition was withdrawn from considera- tion of the Area Plan Commission upon the written request of attorney Nicholas P. Cholis, as follows: REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26 1974 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) "August 16, 1974 Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County 11th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Gentlemen: As attorney of record on behalf of my client, Mrs. Monica M. Peak, I am withdrawing the proposed ordinance and site development plan of Mrs. Monica M. Peak to zone from "R" Residential to "C -1" Commercial, property located at 1031 Widener Lane in South Bend, Indiana. We are notifying the interested parties who were informed of this ordinance by mail that the above petition is being withdrawn. Yours very truly, (s) Nicholas P. Cholis" Very truly yours, s/ Richard S. Johnson Executive Director cc: Nicholas P. Cholis Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to strike the ordinance and petition from the files, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 August 21, 1974 In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Robert V. Batteast to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, property located at the intersection of the 1700 block of North Cushing Street and the 800 block of West Beale Street, specifically the southwest corner, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Robert V. Batteast was legally advertised August 10, and August 17, 1974. The Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing August 20, 1974, at which time the following action was taken: "A motion by Robert Lehman was seconded by Joseph Bajdek to unfavorably recommend the petition of Robert V. Batteast to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, property located at the intersection of the 1700 block of North Cushing Street and the 800 block of West Beale Street, specifically the southwest corner, City of South Bend, due to the high density and the fact that the proposal is not consistent with the Land Use Plan. Mr. Stonebraker noted the proposed use of the property for multiple dwelling units is not consistent with the recommendations of the Land Use Plan. The subject property has been designated as a residential, low density area. Current zoning maintains this intent. The applicant is proposing a spot utilization of the sistent with the surrounding land uses. The subject on three sides by single family homes. In fact, the opposite the site have been constructed since 1967. to the east, the property is owned by the South Bend Corporation. land which is incon- property is bordered homes immediately On the fourth side, Community School He said the proposed density of the project is approximately 23 dwelling units per acre. This would be over three times the density of the surrounding single family properties. This also exceeds the highest density yet approved by the Plan Commission; Park Jefferson Apartments has 19 dwelling units per acre and has direct access onto two major streets. The proposed project is only served by minor, residential streets. The staff recommends that the rezoning petition be unfavorably recommended by the Area Plan Commission to the Common Council. Mr. Lehman's motion was then carried unanimously." The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of that public hearing and will be for- warded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. cc: Robert V. Batteast Richard D. Doyle Very truly yours, s/ Richard S. Johnson Executive Director ; ouncilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance referred to in the report be set for public searing and second reading on September 23, 1974, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion tarried. REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION (CONTINUED) The Honorable Common Council August 21, 1974 City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Ray Debshaw to zone from "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "C -1" Commercial, "C" Height and Area, property located on the east side of Bendix Drive, between Green Street and Bonds Avenue, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Ray Debshaw was legally advertised August 10, and August 17, 1974. The Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing August 20, 1974, at which time the following action was taken: "A motion by Kenneth Woods was seconded by Ted Sharp to unfavorably recommend to the Common Council the petition of Ray Debshaw to zone from "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to 11C -1" Commercial, "C" Height and Area, property located on the east side of Bendix Drive, between Green Street and Bonds Avenue, City of South Bend. Mr. Stonebraker noted the proposed use of the property as a commercial store is not consistent with the recommendations of the Land Use Plan. The subject property has been designated as a residential, low density area. Current zoning maintains the overall residential intent of the plan, but at a somewhat higher density. The applicant is proposing a spot utilization of the land which is inconsistent with the existing and anticipated surrounding land uses. If this request was allowed, it could well represent the first step in the commercialization of the properties fronting Bendix Drive. The applicant proposes to increase the supply of commercial property along Bendix Drive when, in fact, there is vacant commercial property within the area. The staff, by its interpretation of the code, feels that the applicant has not met the minimum parking and setback requirements. He said the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be unfavorably recommended by the Area Plan Commission to the Common Council. Mr. Woods' motion was then carried unanimously." The deliberations at the above decision are warded to you at a later cc: Ray Debshaw Jack C. Dunfee, Jr., of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving shown in the minutes of that public hearing and will be for - late to be made apart of this report. Very truly yours, s/ Richard S. Johnson Executive Director Attorney Council President Nemeth stated that the petitioner had requested that the Council hold its publicl, hearing on the ordinance the latter part of September or the early part of October. Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance referred to in the report be set for public hearing and second reading on October 14, 1974, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCES, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5717 -74 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) BADGER METER, INCORPORATED, OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, AND (2) ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR THE PUR- CHASE OF CERTAIN WATER METERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $91,229.00 This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be passed, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth) with Councilman Taylor absent. ORDINANCE NO. 5718 -74 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1975, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1975, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to amend the ordinance as finally amended in the Committee on Finance, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carrie, Councilman Kopczynski then made a motion that the ordinance be passed, as amended, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth) with Councilman Taylor absent REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974 REGULAR MEETING — RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE NO. 5719 -74 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1975. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to amend the ordinance as amended in the Committee on Finance, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. Councilman Horvath then made a motion that the ordinance be passed, as amended, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth) with Councilman Taylor absent ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $70,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R & S 65, LINCOLNWAY WEST AND BENDIX DRIVE INTERSECTION, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on September 9, 1974, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $7,000 TO ACCOUNT NO. MVH 370, FROM ACCOUNT NO. MVH 110, BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF STREETS OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on September 9, 1974, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW ACCOUNT, #726.0, "OTHER EQUIPMENT ", AND TRANS- FERRING $7,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT #261, "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ", TO THIS NEW ACCOUNT, BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN PROGRAM FA27 IN THE REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on September 23, 1974, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,772.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LEGAL DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF LAW. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on September 9, 1974, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the reading of the budget figures in the Council portion of the meeting. She felt that, at least the totals of the various accounts should be read in the Council portion. Council President Nemeth felt that, from a legal point of view, this was not required. Councilman Horvath agreed with Council President Nemeth. He stated that the figures were read at one time in the Committee on Finance and he felt that was sufficient. He stated that the Council had passed the ordinances as amended in the Committee on Finance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Parent indicated that the Council had scheduled a meeting for September 16, 1974, which was the start of the Jewish New Year. He made a motion to eliminate the September 16th meeting an reschedule those ordinances set for that date to the September 23, 1974, regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. Council President Nemeth stated that the ordinances to be rescheduled to September 23, included two ordinances appropriating funds from general revenue of the Water Wor to the Operation and Maintenance Fund, and two ordinances appropriating revenue sharing funds to b administered by the Department of Human Resources for the drug abuse program and a community alcohol program. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Kopczyns] made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m., August 27, 1974. ATTEST: 4­e� <— 24_�� 2ITY CLERK ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++