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REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 1975
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of
the County -City Building on Monday, July 14, 1975, at 7:05 p.m., Council President Roger 0. Parent)
presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak,
Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth,
Newburn and Parent.
ABSENT: Councilman Kopczynski. Council
President Parent indicated that
Councilman Kopczynski would be
late as he had another meeting
to attend.
ICouncilman Horvath made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by
Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the
Whole on Monday, July 14, 1975, at 7:06 p.m., with eight members present and one member absent.
Chairman Odell Newburn presided.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) - 503 East Ohio
Street.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Huron Ruge, petitioner in the rezoning and
owner of the property, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that he was a
resident of Lowell, Indiana, and wished to have his property at 503 East Ohio Street rezoned from
"B" Residential District to "D" Light Industrial District in order to construct a warehouse for
storage of business inventory. He referred to the overhead projector outlining the property in
question. He stated that he was in need of a loading dock which the proposed site would allow.
Councilman Szymkowiak wondered if heavy equipment would be stored in the facility, and Mr. Ruge
indicated that nothing more than a <forklift truck would be stored in the building. Councilman
Szymkowiak asked.how many people would be employed, and Mr. Ruge indicated that, at present, there
were five employees and about six or seven persons ,would be employed at the facility. He stated
that the proper amount of parking spaces would be provided. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered if
anything would be stored outside the facility, and Mr. Ruge indicated that everything would be
stored _within the building. Councilman Miller wondered why the property could not be rezoned to
"C" Commercial District rather than "D" Light Industrial District. Mr. Glen Saha, Saha Building
Company, indicated that this had been the recommendation made to him. Mr. Anthony Molnar, Planner
for the Area Plan Commission, indicated that the zoning ordinance required that a storage or ware-
house facility must be included in the Industrial District. Councilman Taylor wondered where the
loading dock would be located. He stated that sometimes these loading docks become unsightly and
create problems in an area. Mr. Ruge indicated that the dock would be located on the east side
of the property and would be recessed down into the ground. Mr. Saha clarified Mr. Ruge's state -
ment, indicating that the dock would be located to the north and would face the alley toward Sampl
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
Street. Councilman Horvath wondered about the present zoning of the property, and Mr. Saha states
that it was "B" Residential. Council President Parent wondered about the reaction of the resideni
in the area to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Ruge indicated that, at the Area Plan Commission
hearing, there was no reaction; however, a letter had been submitted by an organization in the
area concerning the rezoning. He could not comment on the contents of that letter. Council
President Parent wondered how many houses would have to be demolished for construction of the
warehouse facility. Mr. Ruge indicated that no houses would be demolished. Councilman Miller
wondered how many houses in that area Mr. Ruge owned. Mr. Ruge referred to the overhead projector
indicating the properties he owned.
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common
Council, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $62,500.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Michael Carrington, Public Safety Director,
made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that he had submitted a considerable amoun
of written material to the Council members concerning the appropriation for the continued opera-
tion of the police computer system. He stated that he was hopeful the program could be included
in the 1976 budget.
Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered what period of tii
would be covered by the appropriation. He asked if the appropriation would be an annual cost.
Mr. Carrington stated that it was not an annual cost. He indicated that the system would cost
approximately $10,000 per month, and the city's share amounted to approximately $7,000 per month.
He indicated that the more police agencies that hook up to the system, the less it would cost eac]
participating agency, and he stated that South Bend was the largest participant and user of the
system. Mr. Evans wondered about the value of the program to the citizens. Mr. Carrington
indicated that the use of computers has been accepted in the business world for some time. He
indicated that here, it was a relatively new item. He stated that he could not show a dollar
figure of savings which would be realized by the city but he felt the program was invaluable in
that police officers' lives have been saved, stolen property has been returned, priorities and
patrol areas have been established, etc. He felt the cost to the city for the program was very
reasonable.
Council President Parent indicated that the city has spent a great deal of money implementing
the program. He felt effective use of the program could be realized and the program should be
made a part of the regular budget for 1976. Councilman Serge wondered how many working hours
would be saved the department by utilizing the program. Mr. Carrington indicated that he did
not have an exact figure but that two persons' time would be saved on the typing of reports alone.
Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council,
seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
$205,500 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAND PARK AND WHITE
WATER RAPIDS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Pat McMahon, Manager of the Bureau of
Public Construction, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the approximate
cost of construction for the White Water Way was $290,000, with the city's match being 20% or
$58,000, and the Economic Development Administration paying 80% or $232,000. Regarding construc-
tion of the Island Park, the EDA would participate 50% or $147,500.
Councilman Miller wondered how many jobs would be created for.the construction phase of the
projects. Mr. McMahon indicated that he estimated that 20 persons would be employed over the
course of the projects. Approximately 70% of the funds would go towards labor. Councilman
Miller wondered how much federal money would be coming into the projects, and Mr. McMahon repeated
that $232,000 would be brought in on the White Water Way and $147,500 on the Island Park. He
stated that the Board of Public Works would be receiving bids on July 21st for the projects and
hopefully construction could be started within 30 days. Council President Parent wondered why an
attempt had not been made to include the projects in a bond issue. He referred to the recent bond
issue which had been defeated concerning renovation of the Potawatomi Zoo. Mr. James Seitz,
Director of the Department of Public Parks, indicated that one year must pass after the defeat of
a bond issue before the matter could be taken up again. Councilman Horvath wondered if it was
legal to use federal funds for the city's share of the projects, and Mr. McMahon indicated that
the administration had wondered about this and the federal government had indicated that funds
received from it were considered a valid match.
Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council,)
seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$255,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.1, "ARCHITECT
AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEES AND
EXPENSES ", AND THE SUM OF $28,000.00 TO
A NEW ACCOUNT NO. 510.0, "INSURANCE ", BOTH
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM F.A. 75, "CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION ",
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Pat McMahon, Manager of the Bureau of Public
Construction, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the ordinance requested
the second and third quarter expense appropriation necessary for payment of the architectural and
construction management fees. He stated that another request for the fourth quarter expenses to
be incurred would be needed sometime in October. He stated that $28,000 was being requested for
the payment of insurance premiums covering the construction phase of the project, which insurance
provided liability and builders risk coverage on the site.
Councilman Nemeth wondered how much had been paid the architect to date, and Mr. McMahon indicated
that, through May 30, 1975, $563,004.52 had been paid. Councilman Horvath wondered how much had
been appropriated from the revenue sharing funds for the project. Mr. McMahon indicated that some
of the funds not used at the end of the year had reverted back to the fund. For this reason, he
could not give an accurate figure. He indicated that there was an approximate amount of
$1,287,000 from revenue sharing funds and approximately $713,000 remained in the funds for the
project.
Councilman Miller made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council,
seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$85,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND FOR PROJECT
CS -2, MODEL CITIES SEWER SEPARATION.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department
of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that, in accordance with
the design contract signed on October 27, 1972, the fee was based on a percentage of the construc-
tion cost. He indicated that the total estimated construction cost of the project was $2,438,913.
and a federal grant of approximately $540,000 had been made available for the construction. He
stated that the fee was estimated at $148,285.93 of which an amount of $66,000 had been previously
paid. He indicated that right -of -way was being purchased and, as of July 11th, three more
properties were needed to complete the purchase.
Councilman Szymkowiak wondered why junk cars were accumulating at the corner of College and
Washington. He stated that these cars were not being removed or towed away. Chairman Newburn
asked that comments be limited to the appropriation request, and Councilman Szymkowiak asked that
the matter be resolved.
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common
Council, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Nemeth made
a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
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CI Y CLERK HA AMAN
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend
reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and eight
members present and one member absent (Kopczynski).
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
respectfully report that it has inspected the minutes of the June 23, 1975, regular
meeting of the Council and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
s/ Roger 0. Parent
Councilman Serge made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the
minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Councilman Newburn made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski
absent.
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REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 1975
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
REPORT FROM THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION
Mr. Roger Parent, President July 3, 1975
The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
In Re: I.P.M. Rezoning - Ironwood and Ireland Roads
Dear Mr. Parent:
Please be informed that I.P.M.'s petition to rezone the southwest corner
of Ironwood and Ireland Roads has been stricken from the Area Plan Commission's agenda.
This action was taken at the request of the petitioner, who has now filed a rezoning
for this with the St. Joseph County Council.
If you have any questions, please call.
Very truly yours,
RSJ /cm s/ Richard S. Johnson
cc: City Clerk Executive Director
Charles A. Sweeney, Jr.
Attorney for T.P.M.
Councilman Newburn made a motion to strike the rezoning ordinance referred to in the report from
the Council's files, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Mr. James Roemer, Director of the Department of Law, indicated that he had submitted to the Council
members two booklets prepared by his department. The first booklet outlined the duties of the
legislative and executive branches of government. He stated that the second book contained a few
of the opinions he had rendered concerning various issues during the past few years. He indicated
that of major concern was an opinion dealing with non - conforming uses in the community. He
suggested that one legal intern be hired and his sole function be to handle dog and cat complaints,
abandoned vehicles, vacant and substandard buildings and other nuisances and problems of this type.
He talked about the strike at Torrington as it involved the city's police department. He felt
some policies should be established concerning strike lines and maintenance of order when the proper
injunction was filed. He indicated that he would be happy to meet with the Legal Committee for the
Council in an effort to better handle the many complaints received by the city. Councilman Nemeth
wondered about the status of updating the Municipal Code. He felt that the firm that had submitted
the lowest bid should be considered for the updating, and a sample of the page printed by that fir
be received so that the project could be started. Mr. Roemer indicated that this would be done
and a revenue sharing ordinance could be drafted to cover the cost of the supplements. Councilman
Nemeth suggested that this be done as soon as possible. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that he
and Mr. Roemer had observed and viewed many substandard buildings in his district. He stated that
nothing had been done as yet concerning demolishment. Mr. Roemer indicated that demolition of
buildings take time, and the violations cannot be taken care of overnight. Councilman Szymkowiak
indicated that many complaints were never taken care of, and he was concerned about this. Mr.
Roemer admitted that a better job would have to be done concerning violations of this kind and he
hoped this could be accomplished.
PETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE
I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition
the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to amend the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of South Bend as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application,
the following facts are shown:
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at LaSalle, Niles and
Monroe Streets.
2. The property is owned by Indiana and Michigan Electric Company.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Situated in the Township of Portage, County of St. Joseph, and
State of Indiana, and known as being the Easterly 218.6 feet
of Lots No. 31, 32 and 33, and the Easterly 218.6 feet of a
vacated alley located South of and adjacent to Lot No. 33; also
Lot No. 34, excepting a parcel 33 feet, north and south, and
125 feet east and west, at the Southeast corner of said Lot.
Also, all of the East Mill Race being approximately 66 feet east
and west, by 198 feet north and south, lying West of and adjacent
to Lots 34, 35 and 36; also, an irregular shaped parcel, 58.2 feet
along LaSalle Street by 128.5 feet north and south, lying West of
the East Mill Race. Also, 7.5 feet of vacated alley located North
of and adjacent to the Westerly 110 feet of Lot No. 34, all as
shown in the Original Plat of Lowell, Portage Township, Section 12,
City of South Bend, Indiana.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from
"D" Light Industrial Use and "F" Height and Area District, to "A -3" Use
and 15 -story Height and Area District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and
the following building(s) will be constructed: One 15 -story structure
containing 225 units for elderly occupancy.
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PETITIONS TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
6. Number of off- street parking spaces to be provided: 75 parking spaces.
7. Attached is (a) an original ordinance and 25 copies; (b) an original
petition and 20 copies; (c) a $10 filing fee; (d) an existing plot plan
showing my property and other surrounding properties; (e) names and
addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property
within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; and (f) 5 copies
of a site development plan.
Petition Prepared By:
Lake States Associates, Inc.
s/ Marvin L. Vanek, President
Lake States Associates, Inc.
4021 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48917
I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition
the Common Council of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the
following facts are shown:
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the southwest corner
of the intersection of Lincolnway East and Twyckenham.
2. The property is owned by I.P.M., a Partnership, with a business address
of 1701 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend, Indiana.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Lot Nos. 4 and 5 of Kline's Addition to the City of South Bend
and the North One Hundred (100) feet of the East Forty -One (41)
feet of Lot A of Kline's Addition to the City of South Bend.
Parcel I: Lot Numbered Five (5) as shown on the recorded plat of
Kline's Addition to the City of South Bend. Also, Lot Numbered
Four (4) as shown on the recorded plat of Kline's Addition to
the City of South Bend, excepting therefrom a parcel of land 30
feet in width, East and West, taken off of the entire length of
the East side thereof, for the widening of Kline Street (now
Twyckenham Drive).
Parcel II: A part of the Leer Partition Lot Numbered Three (3)
in the central part of Section 18, Township 37 North, Range 3
East, reference being had to said partition and the plat of said
Lot Numbered three (3) in a transcript thereof recorded in Deed
Record 51, pages 167 to 170 in the Recorder's Office of St.
Joseph County, Indiana, described as beginning at a point on
the West line of said Lot Numbered Three (3), 44 feet North of
the intersection of the said West line of said Lot Numbered Three
(3) with the center line of the present track of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern Railway which crosses said Lot Numbered-
Three (3); thence North on the West line of said Lot Numbered
Three (3), a distance of 150 feet; thence East 53 feet and 3
inches to the Southwest corner of the lot herein described, and
the commencement point for a survey thereof; thence due East
40 feet; thence due North to the St. Joseph River; thence Westerly
down stream with said River, to a point due North of said last
mentioned point for survey; thence due South to said commencement
point for survey, being a lot 40 feet wide in the Northeast portion
of a certain parcel of land heretofore conveyed by Fannie Kline and
others to Eliza A. Childs dated May 26, 1886, and recorded June 8,
1886 in Deed Record 75, pages 229 and 230 of the records in said
County, excepting therefrom that part of the above described
tract conveyed to Charles D. Hildebrand by deed recorded in Deed
Record 181, page 41 and more particularly described as commencing
at a point 100 feet South of the Northeast corner of Lot Lettered
"A" as shown on the recorded Plat of Kline's Addition to the
City of South Bend, as recorded in Plat Book 8 at page 16 of the
records of said County; thence due South 85.4 feet; thence due
West 40 feet; thence North 94 feet; thence Easterly 40 feet,
more or less, to the place of beginning.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from
"A" Residential Use and Height and Area District, to "B" Residential
Use and Height and Area District.
5. it is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and
the following building(s) will be constructed: The purpose is for a
real estate office and an insurance office.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: 10 parking spaces.
7. Attached is a copy of (a)an existing plot plan showing my property and
other surrounding properties; (b) names and addresses of all the
individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of
the property sought to be rezoned; (c) site development plan.
I.P.M., a Partnership
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JULY 14 1975
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
Council President Parent indicated that action would be taken on the petitions when the ordinances
pertaining to them had first reading.
ORDINANCES, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 5848 -75 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) - 503 East Ohio
Street.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilme
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 5849 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $62,500.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded
by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge,
Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 5850 -75 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
$205,500 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -
FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
OF ISLAND PARK AND WHITE WATER RAPIDS.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Serge. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 5851 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$255,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
GRANT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.1, "ARCHITECT
AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEES AND EXPENSES ",
AND THE SUM OF $28,000.00 TO A NEW ACCOUNT
NO. 510.0, "INSURANCE ", BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING
WITHIN THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM F.A. 75,
"CIVIC CENTER CONSTRUCTION ", TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilme
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 5852 -75
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$85,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER
BUILDING AND SINKING FUND FOR PROJECT
CS -2, MODEL CITIES SEWER SEPARATION.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilme
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski
absent.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 490 -75
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AN APPLICATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 701 OF THE
HOUSING ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of South Bend,
Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer of the City is required, through its authorized
representative, to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Comprehensive Planning Assistance, pursuant to Section 701 of the
National Housing Act of 1954, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development for the City
of South Bend, Indiana, is the authorized representative of the Mayor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
Hereby authorizes the Mayor of the City of South Bend, through the Department of
Human Resources and Economic Development, to submit an application (which is attached
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ZESOLUTION NO. 490 -75 (CONTINUED)
hereto as Exhibit A) requesting forty -two thousand dollars ($42,000.00) in Comprehensive
Planning Assistance pursuant to Section 701 of the National Housing Act of 1954, as
amended, from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Submitted for consideration this 9th day of July, 1975, by
Councilman s/ Robert G. Taylor
i signed only to provide an opportunity
El for public discussion and Council action
on the issue.
k public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the
3epartment of Human Resources and Economic Development, explained that the resolution would allow
for the implementation of the 701 Planning Grant which would run from July, 1975, to July, 1976.
this would enable the city to better plan and administer planning and management activities such
as land -use planning, program development activities in the area of housing, etc. He stated that
the grant was not intended to be a "program thing" but was for staff and staff - related activities.
Councilman Miller indicated that he appreciated the outline submitted to the Council members con-
cerning the program. He indicated that the grant more or less supplemented the Community Develop-
ment process. Mr. Hojnacki stated that planning and management went beyond Community Development
and the grant would be utilized for that. Councilman Miller wondered if the same program was
implemented as last year, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that $42,000 was used last year and this
program was similar but more refined than in the past. Councilman Miller asked if the Mayor's
Administrative Assistant would have her salary paid for from the 701 funds, and Mr. Hojnacki
indicated that the salary was not included. Councilman Miller wondered if her salary was to be
put into the regular city budget, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that he did not know. Councilman
Serge wondered when the planner position would be filled, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that the
department was in the process of filling that position.
Councilman Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller,
Taylor, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent) with Councilman Kopczynski absent.
ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) - LaSalle, Niles
and Madison Streets.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to refer the ordinance, along
with the petition, to the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carri
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED - southwest
corner of Lincolnway and Twyckenham.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to refer the ordinance, along
with the petition, to the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried,
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF
POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1976.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF
FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1976.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for
public hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND
WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR
THE YEAR 1976.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for
public hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,825.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for
public hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
carried.
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ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,081.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $44,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $93,000.00 FROM
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC PARKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for publi
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carrie
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $75,000.00 FROM
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC PARKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND, FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC PARKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $112,250 FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for publ
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,250.00 FROM
THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREETS FUND, AND $2,250.00
FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
TO PROJECT R & S 73, RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
INTERSECTION OF ELWOOD AVENUE AND PORTAGE
AVENUE.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for publi
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $38,700.00 FROM
THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $4,300.00
FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
TO PROJECT R & S 72, CONSTRUCTION OF DONMOYER
AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO MICHIGAN STREET.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on July 28, 1975, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carrie
(PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mrs. Lee Swan, 2022 South Swygart Avenue, asked about the ratio of policemen to citizens as
reported in the Tribune some time ago. She also wondered if the cadets had any authority on the
Police Department as officers. She wondered why the cadets were allowed to drive police cars.
Councilman Serge stated that he felt the cadets drove the cars to learn the routes, something whic
would be similar to an apprentice program. Mrs. Swan indicated that some cadets had been driving
the cars alone, and she referred to an incident when she had seen a cadet alone in a car checking
the report of a robbery which had taken place. She questioned this. Councilman Nemeth suggested
that a letter be directed to the Chief of Police or the Public Safety Director concerning the
matter. Councilman Newburn wondered if Mrs. Swan might have confused the cadet for a civil defens
officer. Mrs. Swan felt sure the driver of the car was a cadet. She then talked about the illnes
I*Councilman Kopczynski arrived at 8:15 p.m.
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of some of the police officers in recent weeks which was allegedly attributed to the lack of air -
conditioning in the squad cars. She felt that, all of a sudden, there was no further mention of
that illness, and she indicated that, if the officers continued to park their cars at the various
ball parks in the city and watch the ball games with the cars running, they would continue to be
ill. Police Officer William Coar indicated that several officers had been taken ill over the last
week despite the fact that there had been no mention of it. Mrs. Swan indicated that there were
1,400 city employees. She wondered if all those employees were paid from city funds or from
federal revenue sharing and other programs. Councilman Horvath indicated that some of those
employees were paid from the Water Works and other utility budgets, etc. Mr. Walter Lantz,
Deputy Controller, indicated that there were 1,400 regular full -time employees including utility
employees, Park Department employees and some federal programs such as Community Development and
Manpower. In addition, there were part -time employees on the summer programs, about 600 pensioner,
etc. He stated that there were probably around 3,000 paychecks issued. Mrs. Swan talked about thi
population of South Bend and the ratio of city employees to citizens. She asked again about the
status of the Delos House operation and its moving to the new location on Frances Street. Councils
Serge indicated that the move would take place in about a week, and the money appropriated
previously was expected to cover all the expenses.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Taylor
made 'a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried, and the meeting
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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