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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 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, October 6, 1975, at 7:04 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, Kopczynski, Horvath,
Nemeth, Newburn and Parent.
ABSENT: None.
Councilman Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman
Kopczynski. 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, October 6, 1975, at 7:05 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Odell Newburn
presided.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS
OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF, PERTAINING TO NORMAN
F. ERNSBERGER- LAVERN D. JESSUP;, A GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Richard Morgan, 645 First Bank Building,
made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that he was the attorney representing the
partnership in the proposed bond issue. He filed an amended lease and trust indenture which con-
tained a few minor changes and the insertion of the lease terms and commencement date. The bond
would allow for construction of an addition to the facility in the Airport Industrial Park where
Capitol_ Tooling was located. The amount of the issue was $250,000 and the bonds were to be pur-
chased by the St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company at a 7% per annum rate. He stated that 100 person
were employed and an increase of approximately 30% would be realized; the annual payroll was in th
amount of $1 and 3/4 million and would be increased by 30 to 35 %. The addition to the building wal
approximately 21,000 square feet, and the land was properly zoned for this particular use and
utilities were already present in the park. Mr. Morgan indicated that the Industrial Foundation
had approved of the expansion. He briefly itemized the proposed amendments to the lease and trust
indenture as follows:
In Section 2.1, the bonds were changed to indicate that they would be serial bonds.
On page 3, the following sentences were inserted: Said bonds shall be in full
registered form, in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) each, shall
be dated as of the first day of the month in which delivered to the purchasers, shall
bear interest at the rate or rates per annum set forth on Exhibit "B" attached hereto
and made a part thereof by reference, payable semi- annually on the dates set forth
on said Exhibit "B ". Said bonds shall mature annually on the dates and in the amounts
set forth on said Exhibit "B Said bonds shall be in substantially the form set forth
on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, and by such incorpora-
tion herein all of the terms and conditions contained in said form of bond are made a
part of this agreement. The principal of and interest on said bonds shall be payable
from the Bond Fund hereinafter referred to, and shall be secured solely by the rentals,
revenues and receipts derived by the Lessor from the lease, sale or other disposition of
the Leased Premises (and if required the guaranty of Guarantor), which rentals, revenues
and receipts are hereby pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the _
bonds. Said bonds shall not in any way constitute a general obligation of the Lessor
nor a pledge or lien against any property, funds or revenues of the Lessor other than
the rentals, revenues and receipts pledged by this agreement.
In Section 3.1, the date of January, 1976, was inserted.
In Section 3.2, the rent payments were established in installments of $2,247.07 per
month for a total of $404,473.00.
Councilman Taylor made a motion to amend the lease and trust indenture accordingly, seconded by
Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. Councilman Horvath then made a motion that the ordinance
be recommended favorably to the Common Council, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6 1975
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS
OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF, PERTAINING TO HAMILTON
MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE, INC.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kevin Butler, 1221 St. Joseph Bank Building,
made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that he was representing Hamilton
Manufacturing in the proposed bond issue. He introduced Mr. John Hoffman, President of the
corporation. He explained that the bond would be for the issuance of $750,000. The firm was
operating on Harrison Road, and the new plant would consist of 37,000 square feet and an additiona
10,000 square feet would be made. The property was zoned for the endeavor and the employment
would be increased from 16 to 25 persons. The annual payroll would be increased from $195,000 to
$300,000.
Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council,
seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. Councilman Horvath asked where the new location would be, and
Mr. Butler indicated that the firm would remain on Harrison Road. The motion carried.
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) - southeast
corner of Thomas and Walnut Streets.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Richard Kennedy, petitioner in the rezoning,
made the presentation for the ordinance. The petition sought to rezone the property located at
the southeast corner of Thomas and Walnut Streets from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. He
stated that he wished to use the old No. 4 fire station as a commercial use for his electrical
contracting business.
Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common
Council, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. Council President Parent wondered if the use would
generate additional traffic, and Mr. Kennedy indicated that the only additional traffic would be
his truck going to and from the establishment each day. Councilman Newburn wondered if Mr.
Kennedy was aware of the inadequate sewer line in the area, and Mr. Kennedy indicated that he was
not. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of
Public Parks, made the presentation for the ordinance. He explained that the funds would be used
for the purchase of a new front end loader. He stated that the present piece of equipment was
purchased in 1969 and was used almost daily for the last six years. He felt the machine would
require major costly repairs in the near future and a new loader should be purchased. Mr. Gene
Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered if the present front end
loader would be used as a trade -in, and Mr. Seitz indicated that bids would be taken both ways.
If it proved to be of no value as a trade -in, the department would keep the equipment and possibly'
use it occasionally until any major breakdown occurred. Councilman Szymkowiak felt the purchase
should be made.
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common
Council, seconded by Council President Parent. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the value of
the loader in its present condition. Mr. Seitz indicated that possibly $3,000 or $4,000 would be
realized on a trade -in. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about actual cash value of the loader, and
Mr. Seitz indicated that he felt it was only worth $2,000. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about
the cost of repairs for the equipment, and Mr. Seitz indicated that he was hopeful there would be
no major breakdown. The motion carried.
There being
Parent made
carried.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council President
a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The moti
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED
AT S
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Be it remembered that regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend
reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine
members present.
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 September 22, 1975,
regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore,
recommends that the same be approved.
s/ Roger 0. Parent
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1975
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
Councilman Miller made a motion to accept the report as read, place it on file and approve the
minutes, seconded by Councilman Taylor. 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 Miller. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS
Mr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of Public Parks, made his quarterly report to the
Council. He indicated that he wished to summarize some of the major accomplishments for 1975 and
some of the accomplishments during the last four years. In 1975, the Bicentennial Park was com-
pleted and dedicated on July 4th. The park was the start of a park -green belt area along the west
bank of the St. Joseph River. Island Park was under construction and soon work would be started
on Pier Park. Plaza Park, south of Jefferson, was also under construction and should be completed
next spring. The tract of land in front of the Morris Civic Auditorium was improved in an effort
to beautify the downtown area. Construction was started on Belleville Park and should be com-
pleted by November, 1975. Engineering on park projects has been done on an in -house basis by the
department. The Belleville Park and the Southeast Side Park projects have been handled by the
Department of Engineering and saved the city $17,000 in engineering services. Plans were almost
completed for the development of the Southeast Side Park. A "mini" park was erected at the corner
of Randolph and Sampson and playground equipment was donated by the Ridgedale Presbyterian Church.
A new roof had been installed on the shelterhouse at Walker Field. Park Department personnel also
cooperated in the construction of Safetyville at Rum Village Park. Mr. Seitz listed some of the
major accomplishments of the Park Department in the last four years, as follows:
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Renovation of the domestic animal area at Potawatomi Zoo.
Construction of a shelterhouse at Pulaski Park.
Paving of tennis courts, parking lots and drives at Boland Park.
Installation of new softball lighting at Memorial Park.
Installation of new lights at Potawatomi Park tennis courts.
Construction of baseball field at Riverside Manor Park.
Construction of rifle and pistol range at Newman Center.
Construction of a "mini" park at 936 West LaSalle Street.
Construction of baseball field at Booth Tarkington Park.
Construction of Martin Luther King Recreation Center.
Lighting of fifteen tennis courts at Leeper Park.
Installation of wood floor at LaSalle Recreation Center.
Construction of shelterhouse at Boland Park.
Renovation of Potawatomi Park shelterhouse.
Lighting of Harrison, O'Brien and Boland Parks softball fields.
Construction of nature center at Rum Village Park.
Construction of Arizona Desert Room at Potawatomi Park.
Construction of new maintenance garage and greenskeeper's residence at the
Erskine Golf Course.
Installation of new roof at Newman Recreation Center.
Installation of new filtration system at Potawatomi Pool.
Lighting of tennis courts at Marshall and Boland Parks.
;Lighting of basketball courts at LaSalle Park.
Resurfacing of basketball courts at LaSalle Park.
Resurfacing of Marshall and Boland Parks tennis courts.
Resurfacing of tennis courts at Kennedy Park.
Acquisition of over 75 acres of park land in the urban area.
Receipt of over $210,000 in funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
He indicated that future plans for the department involved the renovation of Potawatomi Zoo as a
number one priority. He indicated that plans were being prepared for the development of the
Edison Road property, Pulaski Park renovation, additional access to Boland Park, additional
development at the Southeast Side Park and the addition of tennis courts at Marshall Field. He
indicated that it was his feeling, and not necessarily that of the Park Board, that an effort
should be made to maintain and upgrade the existing park facilities and not burden the department
with additional high cost maintenance facilities and additional large land areas to maintain. He
expressed concern over the problem of maintaining the tree -lawn areas within the city and felt tha
some day soon, a forestry department would be needed to handle the problem. Councilman Szymkowiak
commended Mr. Seitz and his staff, and the Council, because of the great amount of work done in
the last few years in the area of parks. Councilman Serge wondered when the forestry department
could be established. He felt this was of great importance. Mr. Seitz indicated that a two or
three man department had been started for the parks alone. He stated that the equipment could cos
the city a couple hundred thousand dollars. He felt some day soon, the forestry department would
be a necessity. Councilman Szymkowiak talked about the necessity of trimming the trees around
the city's street lights. He felt this was very important, and he hoped the Council would act
accordingly.
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (600 and 700 blocks of Portage Avenue)
I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the
Common Council 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 the 600 and 700 blocks
of Portage Avenue.
2. The property is owned by:
The City of South Bend
Ken and Grace Murphy
St. Germain Foundation
Marden, Inc.
Dave Doren
Miriam Reyer
Veronica & Dennis Bunbury
Harold and Teri Dunlap
Eugene & Emilia Karczewski
Gafill Projects, Inc.
Dimitris & Victoria Petrou
Pauline & Charles Menyhart
Norton & Joan Mumford
Richard & Norman Dorman
Aurelia Thilman
Charles & Flossie Whitney
Frank Hiss
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IIREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
(PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Part of the South East 1/4 of Section 2, Township 37 North,
Range 2 East, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described as follows:
A parcel of land in the St. Joseph County Agriculture Society
Addition designated as Lots 1 through 3 bounded by Portage
Avenue on the Northeast; Lindsey Street on the South; and
Leland Avenue on the West.
A parcel of land in the Chapin Place First Plat designated
as Lots 18 and 19, located on the Northwest corner of Forest
Avenue and Portage Avenue.
A parcel of land in the C. Fassnacht Addition designated as
Lots 4 through 8 located on the Southeast corner of Lamont
Terrace and Portage Avenue.
A parcel of land in the Fred Keller's Subdivision designated
as Lots 1, 2 and 12, also a parcel of land in the Burrough's
Subdivision designated as Lots 28 through 31. This is located
on the Southwest corner of Lindsey Street and Portage Avenue.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned
from "C" Commercial Use and "E" Height and Area District to "B"
Residential Use and "A" 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 (include number
of dwelling units if residential):
The property will continue to be used as it is currently
occupied.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: N/A
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; and (c) site development
plan.
s/ Roger 0. Parent
s/ Joseph T. Serge
Petition Prepared by
Area Plan Commission
Council President Parent indicated that action on the petition would be taken when the ordinance
pertaining to it had first reading.
ORDINANCES, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 5894 -75
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING;THE FORM AND TERMS
OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO NORMAN F.
ERNSBERGER - LAVERN D. JESSUP, A GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to amend the lease and trust
indenture as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion
carried. Councilman Taylor then made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman
Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak,
Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).
ORDINANCE NO. 5895 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS
OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO
HAMILTON MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE, INC.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded
by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge,
Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).
ORDINANCE NO. 5896 -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) - southeast
corner of Thomas and Walnut Streets.
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 nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6_, 1975
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE NO. 5897 -75 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
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 nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).
ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (600 and 700 blocks
of Portage Avenue).
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 Nemeth. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF
$2,000.00 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN
THE BUREAU OF POLICE, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING
WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Nemeth made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PARK DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
PARKS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to set the ordinance for publi�
hearing and second reading on October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. 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 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 October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carriec
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 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 October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. The motion carried
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 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 Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for publii,
hearing and second reading on October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried)
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $195,000.00
FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT, TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller made a motion to set the ordinance for public
hearing and second reading on November 10, 1975, seconded by Councilman Nemeth. The motion
carried, with Council President Parent opposing.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000.00 FROM
THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
(continued)
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ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) FOR VARIOUS MERIT STUDY COMMISSION FUNCTIONS,
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY.
This ordinance had first reading. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, requested on behalf of the
Mayor and administration that the Council amend the ordinance to increase the amount of $1,000 to
$4,000. Councilman Taylor made a motion to amend, wherever mentioned, the amount to $4,000, as
requested by the administration, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried. Councilman
Taylor then made a motion to set the amended ordinance for public hearing and second reading on
October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$115,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.1, "ARCHITECT AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEES AND EXPENSES ",
AN ACCOUNT 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 first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to set the ordinance for
public hearing and second reading on October 20, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, indicated that he wished to talk
to the Council and inform the members of the progress on various signalization projects, more
specifically the Mishawaka Avenue signalization; the Jefferson Street project going from the river
to but not including Logan Street; the two intersections on LaSalle; the intersection at Portage,
Hamilton and Wilber; and the signalization of Sample and Sheridan. He indicated that the cost of
the entire package could go as high as $325,000. He further stated that the projects met federal
guidelines for funding, and the city would receive 700 of urban funds for the package. He stated
that the state had been receptive and an office review had been accomplished. Last week, the
final tracings were delivered to the State Highway Department. The Federal Highway Administration
had been successful in including the city in a blanket environmental impact statement and this cut
off several months from the project length. He indicated that there was the usual red tape delay
but word had been received that the projects were being scheduled and hopefully there would be a
January letting. He stressed that the projects "had not died ". However, he felt the projects
might not be let until February. Councilman Taylor wondered about the status of the stop light at
the intersection of Ireland and Fellows. Mr. Farrand indicated that the design had been done in-
house and the plans were now on his desk. Councilman Serge wondered about the Lathrop and Bendix
signalization, and Mr. Farrand explained that the contractor had 10 days in which to complete the
project and he felt this would be accomplished. Councilman Nemeth wondered about the light on
Sample at South Bend Lathe. Mr. Farrand explained that the light had been taken down after which
the city had been informed that the street was a state highway and a permit was required to erect
the light again. He stated that the matter was now in the hands of South Bend Lathe and he had
not as yet heard from the company concerning the matter.
Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, again brought up the subject of the Century Center
construction and the fact that pedestrians from the east end of Jefferson Street could not walk to
downtown through the site. She could not understand this. She felt a path could be constructed
through the site. Council President Parent indicated that Miss Grunwald had made the Council awar(
of this matter previously on two occasions, and he felt there was nothing more that could be done
at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council President Parent indicated that, at the last Council meeting, certain questions had been
raised concerning the Delos House program on Bartlett Street. He stated that representatives of
the Mental Health Center and the Northern Indiana Drug Abuse Services had been requested to appear
at this time in order to answer the questions asked and clarify any misunderstandings concerning .
the issue. He asked Mr. Joseph Stephens, Administrator of the Mental Health Center, to come for-
ward and speak. He indicated that the questions asked had concerned the rental being paid at'the
Bartlett Street location and the delay in moving to Frances Street. He stated that a letter had
been received by the Council concerning the chronology of events which had taken place. He stated
that he would make the letter available for public inspection through the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Stephens indicated that the process of relocating Delos House had been a lengthly one due to
the requirement of satisfying state inspection authorities. Regarding the question of the rent
being paid at the Bartlett Street location, the Mental Health Center had some funds budgeted for
expansion of services and, because of certain problems, the expansion had been delayed and some of
those funds had been used to meet the rent payments at Bartlett Street. Council President Parent
indicated that only one more inspection was necessary, after which the relocation could take place
Councilman Kopczynski wondered how many people were living at the Delos House at the present time.
Mr. Stephens indicated that he was not definitely sure, but he guessed there were approximately
12 persons. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the number of persons on the payroll at the
present time. Mr. Stephens indicated that there was a director, assistant director and two
counselors. He stated that these four persons were staff and were not included in the figure he
had given for the residents of the house. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 South Swygart Avenue, wondered if
the revenue sharing funds appropriated by the Council had been absolutely necessary in view of the
fact that funds seemed to be available to pay the rent now on Bartlett Street. She stated that
Mental Health had admitted that sufficient funds were available to the center. She wondered if th
Bartlett Street house had met all the requirements that were needed at the location on Frances
Street. Mr. Stephens indicated that, last January, a directive had been received from the
Department of Mental Health that the facilities must be approved by the Fire Marshall and Board of
Health. He indicated that now, this was being strictly enforced. He stated that the Bartlett
Street property had been found to be in compliance with all requirements except for emergency
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lighting, which was later provided, and a problem which existed in that the doors did not open to
the outside. Mr. Richard Ludwick, 730 Park Avenue, asked when Delos House would be moving to its
new location. Mr. Stephens indicated that, as soon as the building was certified for occupancy,
the move would take place. He stated that the inspector was scheduled to make an inspection on
October 9th. Councilman Serge indicated that only a few more items had to be taken care of.
These items including lighting, the steps at the back, proper venting in the boiler room. He
apologized for remarks made earlier (at the September 22nd Council meeting) which might have left
doubt and confusion in many peoples' minds. He indicated that the residents had not been damaging
the interior as he had thought, but were simply re -doing some of the work in order to comply with
the state requirements. Mrs. Dolores Kovas, 608 Park Avenue, wondered who was actually responsi-
ble for the entire operation. Mr. Stephens indicated that he was responsible for the Mental Healt
Center participation. Mrs. Kovas felt the whole process was very slow and a great deal of time
had been used up for "surveying ". Mr. Stephens indicated that budget revisions were required and
quotations had to be revised. Mrs. Kovas indicated that Delos House was supposed to be operating
on a line budget. She wondered if different funds for the rent, which had been used, was an
ethical way to handle the situation. Mr. Stephens felt it was ethical. Mrs. Kovas wondered if
everything that had to be done on Frances Street had been done on Bartlett Street. Mr. Stephens
indicated that the Fire Marshall had approved the Bartlett Street location with the exception of
one or two minor items which were rectified. Mrs. Kovas stated that a great deal of time had
elapsed and she wondered when the move would actually take place. Council President Parent stated
that the relocation had taken a great deal of time; however, after receiving the chronology of
events, he felt the time for renovation was "not out of bounds He briefly summarized the events
indicating that nine months had been needed for site selection, budget approval and development.
He felt the move could have been accomplished in less time, but not by much.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Parent indicated that the Board of Public Works had passed a resolution regardi
the sale of real estate at 612 East Ohio Street. He stated that, if there was objection to the
sale, the Council would have to notify the Board of Public Works. There appeared to be no objec-
tion to the sale of the property on the part of the Council.
Councilman Taylor made a motion to re- appoint Emil W. Reznik as the Council's representative to
the Public Transportation Corporation Board of Directors, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The
motion carried.
Councilman Serge wondered about the contractor for the sidewalk construction from Elwood, Olive
Portage. He wondered about the type of work being performed. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of t
Department of Public Works, indicated that Batteast had the contract, and the project was being
done as a Barrett Law project. He indicated that, if anyone had any complaints, he would appre-
ciate hearing them.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Nemeth
made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried, and the meeting
adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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