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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-76 Council Meeting Minutes+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +4 ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +-+- + + + + + + + + + + + ++ REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1976 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, February 23, 1976, at 7:00 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, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent ABSENT: None Council President Parent welcomed Boy Scout Troop 163. Councilman Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Serge. 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, February 23, 1976, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presided. REGULAR MEETING February 23, 1976 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). (1803 S. Ironwood) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. R.W. Mysliwiec, attorney, 1800 American National Bank Bldg., made the presentation for the ordinance. He said they would like this property rezoned to C - commercial use and E - height. He said the property owners, Frank and Mary Deak, would like to put in a TV sales and service outlet. He said he thought the best use of the property was commercial. Council President Parent made a motion the ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Oxian, Vice President of the Historic Preservation Society, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said the home should be considered an his- toric landmark for two reasons; it is architecturally superior, and its historic aspect as it dates back to 1880. He said the owner, Gerald Kline, fully understood all aspects of this being declared an historic landmark. Councilman Dombrowski made a motion the ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. Council President Parent said he would like to commend Mr. Kline and the Historic Preservation Society for having this home declared an historic landmark. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 10, of the municipal code of the city of South BEND, INDIANA, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 2 -47B PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Councilman Mary Chris Adams made the presenta- tion for the ordinance. She said this ordinance was being submitted to set up a procedure for reimbursement on city business. She said the Administration and Finance Committee found the ordinance favorable. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. Council President Parent commended Councilwoman Adams for proposing this ordinance. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $112,500 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $12,500.00 FROM LINE ITEM 260.0 OF THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IM- provement fund to project R &S 48, PHASE III, IRONWOOD ROAD FROM APPROXIMATELY 500' SOUTH OF INWOOD ROAD NORTH TO NORTH OF RIDGEDALE ROAD. 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 said this ordinance was for the purchase of right -of -way for the improvement of Ironwood Road. He said this construction would run from approximately 1,000 feet north or Ireland to Ewing Avenue. He said it was anticipated that the construction project could be subdivided and constructed in stages. He said that upon approval of this ordinance, appraisals could be initiated leading to the actual making of an offer to purchase the property. He said the total construction cost for the project is $800,000. He said that public hearings on this project have been held. He indicated that traffi demands indicate a need to proceed. He said this project includes storm water retention near the intersection of Ironwood and Ridgedale Roads. He asked for favorable consideration of this ordinance. Councilman Taylor said he would recommend this be sent to the Council's Public Works Committee for further study. He indicated he did not question the need for improvement on Irnn- wood, but he would like to find out more about this project. He said there was need to sit down and talk about all the streets in the city. Councilman Taylor made a motion to send this ordinan to committee for further study, seconded by Councilman Dombrowski. Mr. Farrand said nothing has changed since the public hearing, the homes are the same. Councilman Taylor said he would like to look at the plans again to see who was going to be effected. Councilman Horvath asked Mr. Farrand if a two week delay would have any effect on the ordinance. Mr. Farrand said he was not going to press the point since they were not going to get started on this project this year, or possibly next year. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $700,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND AND $100,000.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 85, MAPLE ROAD FROM LATHROP ROAD TO CLEVELAND ROAD. 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 said this ordinance was for the constructions and right -of -way purchase for Bendix Drive (Maple Road) from Lathrop to Cleveland Road, and Cleveland Road, for a distance of approximately one mile west of Bendix Drive. He said this work constitutes the City's share of the required match for EDA Funds, and is necessary to complete the project. He said the project costs are estimated at approximately $1,860,000. He said that in addition to serving the Industrial Park, this improvement will serve other commercial land along Bendix Drive and north of Cleveland Road. He asked for favorable conside- ration of the ordinance. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said he was curious about how many miles were involved. Mr. Farrand indicated about 50001on Cleveland and about a mile on Bendix Drive. Mr. Evans questioned the cost of $700,000 for two miles. He asked Mr. Farrand if REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23 1976 he knew the representative cost of a mile of four lane street. Mr. Farrand said it averaged out to about $400,000 a mile. He said this figure was based on the engineer's estimate with a little bit of contingency fund thrown in. Mr. Evans said the county estimates $80,000 per mile for a two lane road. Mr. Farrand said that the county does not have to provide curbing on both sides of the road, or storm sewers. Mr. Evans asked if Mr. Farrand was satisfied with this estimate. Mr. Farrand indicated that the bids should be competitive at this time of year, and he thought th price would be favorable. Councilman Serge made a motion the ordinance be recommended to the Coun it favorably, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $250,000 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 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. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He said this ordinance was to transfer $125,000 from Account 260, Century Center, and $125,000 from Account 440, Other Materials, to Account 810, Bonds & Notes. He said he felt everyone was aware of the arrearage in the Municipal Garage Sinking Fund, he said there was a balance of $50,000 and the fund was in arrears $425,000. He said in order to main- tain current annual payments $146,250 per year must be placed in the fund by December 31, 1976. He said by maintaining this annual payment there will be accumulated $675,000 in the fund and the fund will be current. He said there was a need to preserve our bond ratings, and that several security firms have communicated their concern regarding the garage bonds. He said it was their intention to utilize the $250,000 by directing it into the Sinking Fund. He said they would apply $156,250 towards the term bond requirements and the remainder of $93,750 could be applied toward serial bond payments due this year. He said they intended to test two hour free parking in the garages for approximately 90 days. He said this would cost about $73,750, and the loss of revenue from the parking meters on Saturdays and Monday nights amounts to $20,000, therefore, the $93,750 could be used for that purpose. He said they would raise the existing rates at both garages from the third hour. He said the allowed two hour free parking would incur an annual loss of $42,000, however, the raise in rates from the third hour on would make the loss approximately $6,271.20. He said the downtown merchants had agreed to pay the cost of the $6,200. They will pay the pro rata portion for whatever time the program is in effect. Kathleen Cekanski, the Council's attorney, said she had researched this question and found that the proposed transfer of $125,000 from Account No. 260 (Century Center) and $125,000 from Account No. 440 (Other Materials) to Account No. 810 (Bonds & Notes) would be an illegal transfer under Indiana law. Council President Parent asked Ms. Cekanski if she was telling them they could not act on this ordinance, and she indicated it would not be proper. Ms. Cekanski said that as far as two fold plan for the parking garages, the Council is without power to act on the proposal. She said the plan should have been submitted in resolution or ordinance form to the Board of Works and then to the Common Council. what Mrs. Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, asked if she understood correctly, thatnwas being asked could not be allowed. Councilman Horvath said that was correct in the Council attorney's opinion and this had been checked with the State Board of Accounts. Mrs. Mutzl said she wondered why this had not been researched. Council President Parent said he had requested the attorney's opinion not expect anything like this. Mrs. Mutzl said she wondered if a question about the complete financing of the garages would be in order, and Councilman Horvath indicated it would. Mrs. Mutzl asked if Community Development Funds could be used to finance the garages. She said the citizens were concerned about the city defaulting on the bonds. She said the garages should be owned by private enterprise. She also `indicated that the citizens do not want to see the garages refinanced for four years, therefore, she wanted to know if there was any possible way that Community Development Funds could be used. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth said that Community Development Funds could not be use Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, said he was surprised that the Council had not moved to withdraw consideration of the ordinance. He said if the ordinance was passed,-it would zero out Account 440 (Other Materials) and there would be no money to meet any needs of the Street Department. He said he would urge the Council not to make the transfer at this time. He said money should be kept in the fund to meet emergency needs. He said we coulc have more snow. Thomas Brunner, City Attorney, said based upon some rather hurried research, the, disagreed with the conclusion ofa:the Council, and if possible would like to take a ten minute recess to see if they could get together. Council President Parent made a motion to recess in order that the City and Council attorneys could find a solution to the problem, seconded by Councilman Adams. The motion carried. The meeting recessed at 7:55 p.m. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Committee of the Whole Meeting in the Council Chambers at 8:45 p.m. Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. Councilman Taylor made a motion to continue the public hearing until March 8, and the Administra- tion will come up with an accompanying ordinance at that time, seconded by Councilman Serge. Councilman Miller said he would have to disagree with the motion, he said the first obligation of the Council is to protect the interest of the City financially. He said he felt a two week delay was not necessary. He said he felt the transfer of this money legitimately concerned the Council, and he would accept the report from the Council's attorney as being correct, however, this does not deny the power to the Council to transfer the funds within the CCIF with full insurance and full intent to replace the money before the end of the year. Council President Parent said there was still some vagueness in whether or not we can go ahead and appropriate the funds. Eventually the money will be transferred, but there are certain criteria that has to be met. He said that in regard to the security company (Standard & Poor), there is no threat that if we do not appro- priate the funds they will sue us, so he thought the public hearing could be delayed two weeks an( hear both ordinances at that time. A roll call vote was taken on the motion, and the motion passed with five ayes (Councilmen Serge, Taylor, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent) to four nays (Councilmen Szymkowiak, Miller, Kopczynski, and Adams). REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1976 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COM- MONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth made the presentation for the ordinance. He said he was sure the Council was aware that the city's ambulances desperately need replacement. He said they had examined the Para - Medical Ambulance Program and are proposing one new ambulance be purchased immediately, and the better of the two existing ambulances be repaired so it can be used for one more year. He said they were recommending the purchase of a modular type ambulance which would require chassis and motor replacement every two years. The box should last for eight to ten years. The initial cost is more, but a savings should occur in not having to replace the entire ambulance every two years. He said that they were requesting the Council to approve the use of $32,500 in Revenue Sharing funds for the purchase of a modular type ambulance completely equipped with emergency equipment; and $2,500 to rehabilitate one existing ambulance, to allow its use for one more year. He said the administration had set up the "Save -A -Life Fund" to permit the city to solicit funds to be used to support the city's fine ambulance service. Councilman Dombrowski made a motion the ordinance be recommended to the Coun -' cil favorably, seconded by Councilman Adams. Councilman Miller said that considering, in Item G we have a companion ordinance, is the $2,500 necessary to repair the existing unit. The Mayor indicated it would not be necessary if they went ahead and purchased the second unit, unless they wanted to keep one in reserve. He said that he was a little concerned, since he heard about the arrangement in the back room on the other matter and it seems like there is a bit of mistrust here He said they had outlined that they intended to file Revenue Sharing ordinances for the Street Department and the Century Center, and it sounds like you are holding a club over our heads, and you do not trust us to do it. He said that as of December 31, 1976, if all outstanding appro- priations are paid out, and discounting any investments, there would be a balance of $373,096.26. He indicated $250,000 would go in COIF for Street Department and Century Center; $7,800 would be for the hot patch machine; $50,000 to Goodwill Industries; and $50,000 for the Street Department. He said this would leave a balance of $15,296.26, and commitments have tentatively been made for the Summer Youth Program and $30,000 to $60,000 for the YMCA, which would leave a minimum deficit of $32,703.74 and a maximum deficit of $62,703.74. If the Council decides to abandon the request for the second ambulance we will have a minimum deficit of $703.74 and a maximum of $30,703.74. However, he said that Goodwill does not qualify for Community Development money. He said the Council will have to give a lot of thought to the commitments and the needs for this money. Council President Parent said that the Mayor had started his comments by saying the Council mis- trusted the administration by requesting an ordinance be filed >,tonight instead of later as you suggested, and then the Mayor gave them a whole list of requests for Revenue Sharing Funds. He said that this indicated that the Council was right in making that request very early for the $250,000 which is going to be taken away since it is a requirement in the law that when we take away from CCIF there should be some kind of ordinance to see that we replace these funds. He said the Council really does not mean to indicate a lack of trust. He said the reason the Council asked the administration to prepare a second ordinance for the ambulance is that there has been a lot of down time on both of the ambulances and they need to be replaced. He said that perhaps they could get on a schedule to buy one at a time after this. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Dombrowski. The motion Carrie ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED ATTEST: Chairman Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend recon- vened in the Council Chambers at 9:05 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 February 9, 1976, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. S1 Roger 0. Parent Councilman Adams made a motion that the report be accepted as read, placed on file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Taylor made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Adams. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCES, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5950 -76 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). (1803 South Ironwood) This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to pass the ordinance, REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1976 seconded by Councilman Horvath. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent)' ORDINANCE NO. 5951 -76 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE .BONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, secon- ded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE NO. 5952 -76 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 2 -47B PERTAINING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance, secon- ded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $112,500 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $12,500 FROM LINE ITEM .260.0 OF THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT R &S 48, PHASE III, IRONWOOD ROAD FROM APPROXIMATELY 500' SOUTH OF INWOOD ROAD NORTH TO NORTH OF RIDGEDALE ROAD. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Dombrowski made a motion to refer this ordinance to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 5953 -76 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $700,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND AND $100,000 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT R &S 85, MAPLE ROAD FROM LATHROP ROAD TO CLEVELAND ROAD. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to pass the ordinance, secon- ded by Councilman Serge. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $250,000 BETWEEN VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to continue the ordinance un- til the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Adams. The motion carried, with Councilman Miller opposing. ORDINANCE NO. 5954 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Dombrowski made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen, Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). RESOLUTION No. 506 -76 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARDING OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR RE- HABILTATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts under the Community Development Housing Program in ex- cess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the low bid for seventeen properties to be rehabilitated under the Housing Allowanc Referrals Project, as part of the Community Development Housing Program, has exceeded $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with Slatile Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. for the rehabilitati of the following properties: #19 Talbots Plat 1246 South Bend Ave. $ 2,115.00 #24 Arnold & Pagins 150 N. Birdsell Str. 1,900.00 #41 Oak Grove 229 N. Huey Str. 2,565.00 #67 Swygarts Replat 1317 W. Indiana Ave. 3,090.00 # 3 Martins Sub. 1532 Dunham Str. 2,756.00 #89 Roseland Park 1803 E. Calvert 2,725.00 #11 Witherills 502 Sherman Ave. 3,966.00 #10 Bulla & Patton 1043 Portage Ave. 1,235.00 #86 Lincoln Pk. 2nd 421 S. Wellington St. 3,063.00 #70 Lincoln Pk. 2nd 444 S. Wellington St. 170.00 #2.39 So. East 3rd Add 1115 E. Donald 1,440.00 #64 Kensington 1234 N. Meade St. 335,00 #37 West End Sub 2420 W. Lawton St. 1,235.00 #253 Olivers 2nd 1525 Swygart Ave. 4,116.00 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1976 #133 Lincoln Terr. 1228 Elliot Str. 170.00 #233 Mayrs Mich Ave. 1129 N. Huey Str. 2,.550.00 # 20 Horners SubLot B 2818 Horne St. 5,410.00 CONTRACT TOTAL $ 38,841.00 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana sl Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Keith Crighton, director of the Bureau of Housing gave the following reason for the resolution. He said the seventeen properties to be rehabilitated under the Housing Allowance Referrals Project were for older citizens who could not afford to have the homes repaired. He said this was the first contract of this type that the Council has had an opportunity to review. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, said that she asked Community Development's help to try'' and determine if one of the homes met the criteria. She said she had found there was a young family with several children living in the house. She said she would like to know if this purpose is qualified for that type of help, that is, to rehab a house to bring it up to standard. She said that the confidentiality of these people is so pro- tected you cannot find out whether or not they qualify. She thanked Mr. Crighton for his help and assistance. Councilman Adams asked if when they entered into an agree- ment for rehab work was permission given to go to the different agencies to determine if they were eligible. Mr. Crighton said that permission was given, but because of the time factor involved they did not receive written verification. Councilman Adams asked if they could have the participants show their Social Security checks, and is this done. Mr. Crighton indicated it was being done. Councilman Adams asked if it was possible for the Council to find out what is actually in the contract. Mr. Crighton indicated it was possible. He said he did not have the specs, but he could get her a copy of the contract. Councilman Adams indicated she would like to have a copy. Councilman Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). RESOLUTION No. 507 -76 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ONE ADDITIONAL MODULAR AMBULANCE. WHEREAS, additional funds are needed by the Bureau of Fire Protection to insure the Department's ability to properly perform its functions during the present calendar year; and WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance sets forth funds for the purchase of one (1) new modular ambulance and repairs on two (2) damaged vehicles;. and WHEREAS, the two (2) damaged vehicles are in need of substantial repair and replacement of parts causing considerable down time; and WHEREAS, the needs of the community would be better served by purchasing two (2) new modular ambulances and repairing one (1) of the damaged vehicles to be an adequate, reserve ambulance; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Mayor and the Fire Chief of the City of South Bend be requested to authorize additional appropriations for the purchase of one (1) additional modular ambulance. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its' adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. s/ Richard C. Dombrowski Member of Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Richard Dombrowski, City Councilman, gave the following reasons for the resolution. Councilman Dombrowski read the resolution. He said we need the second new ambulance because our present two ambulances have given us a lot of down -time. He said he felt that repairs to one of our present ambulances would not last us a year. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secre- tary of the Civic Planning Association, said he had a question in regard to the second "whereas ". He said he assumed this meant the ordinance that was passed earlier. Councilman Dombrowski said the $2,500 would not keep the ambulance running efficiently. He said that eventually we are going to have to have ambulances in separate sections of the city because of the growth of the city due to annexation. Mr. Evans said it con- cerned him that one of the present ambulances would be sitting in reserve with fairly sophisticated medical equipment that could become obsolete. Councilman Dombrowski indicated the equipment would be transferred to the modular. Mr. Evans said that if you transfer the equipment, the reserve ambulance would be without equipment. Councilman Dombrowski said it could be transferred back in case of an accident. Councilman Miller called for a point of order. He said as he understood Section 1 of this resolution, it calls for "The Mayor and the Fire Chief of the City of South Bend be requested to authorize additional appropriations for the purchase of one (1) additional modular ambulance." He said that in effect this had been accomplished, and he did not feel they should get into the merits. He said the only question is should we ask for the ordinance or not ask for the ordinance. Council President Parent said the point of order was valid, and the resolution had served its purpose. Councilman Horvath made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). FEBRUARY 23, 1976 REGULAR MEETING i E ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE This ordinance had for public hearing Taylor. The motion ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Linden Road - Gertrude Street area) set the ordinance Councilman first reading. Councilman Adams made a motion to and second reading on March 8, 1976, seconded by carried. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Linden and Chippewa). This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on March 8, 1976, seconded by Councilman Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PERTAINING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE ADDITION OF AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE OF THE CITY. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to refer this ordinance to the Administration and Finance Committee, and set it for public hearing and second reading on March 8, 1976, seconded reading on March 8, 1976, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $32,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY RE- FERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS FIRE EQUIPMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on March 8, 1976, seconded by Councilman Dombrowski. The motion carried. Mrs. Mary Hesiben, Captain of the School Crossing Guards, said they were having a problem with salary. She said they wanted to present this to the Council in the hope that in the near future a decision could be made on this. Council President Parent said that the Council was aware of the problem and it had been referred to committee. Councilman Adams said that the Administration and Finance Committee was having a meeting Friday with the ladies, and we will have a resolution for you at the next caucus. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, said that in regard to the Orange - Colfax Project, the State Highway Commission will be advertising the opportunity for a public hearing on the project. He said neighborhood groups in the area have been kept abreast of the project, and he was hopeful that people who are interested would contract his office so it can be explained to them. He said by working with the neighborhood people and the Council the project could be handled more efficiently. Mr. Ben Johnson, 522 E. Haney, spoke in regard to the Southeast Side. He said that Saturday he and Mr. Gilkey toured the Southeast Side, and they had received a good response from Mr. Gilkey, but they had not gotten any particular response from the councilmen who represent that side of town. He said three councilmen represented them, and there is trash, abandoned houses, and houses that should be torn down, but none of the Council wanted to tour the area. He said the Council appropriated $400,000 for rehab work and it wasn't going as well as they think it is. Councilman Miller said he would have to take on that political charge since he re- presents the area. He aid that Mr. Johnson has pointed out the Council's response,; they did appropriate $400,000, and that since he was on the advisory committee that supervises the money, and in fact if there are problems he was glad Mr. Johnson was aware of them and hoped he would do something about them. He said he would like to see these problems in writing to the Council so they could proceed further. He said he thought Mr. Johnson could be working counter to his purpose by saying the funding is not working. Mr. Johnson said he would have to take issue by saying it is political, and it seemed to him that the Council would like to see what he was talking about. Councilman Miller said he would like for Mr. Johnson to prove that charge, how did he know that he had not been in the area. Councilman Kopczynski said that he was sure Mr. Johnson did not know the facts be- cause three and one - half years ago the Council went out there and looked this over, and a lot of money and effort was spent to clean up the area. He said in other parts of the city the citizens take care of their property, they do not throw trash on the' streets and alleys. He said the Southeast Side should be educated. He said there was a city trash ordinance that was not being complied with, and if this area star- ted abiding by the law it will clean: itself up. He said we cannot put 95% of the money and effort into an area that represents 2% of the city. He said it was the citizen's responsibility to keep their property clean, not the city's. He said he knew the area very well and last year he had voted against the funding of the pro- gram because of the contractor's poor work. He said it was a waste of money. Councilman Taylor said he had to agree e,ith Councilmen Miller & Kopczynski. He said` his district included a little bit of this neighborhood. He said as far as he was concerned this Council and the previous Council has always taken a real interest in the Southeast Side. He said the first appropriation to get the rehab started was with General Revenue Sharing funds, and to his knowledge we were probably the first major 4 1. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1976 city in the state to use General Revenue Sharing for rehab work. He said they had attended a meeting at the Southeast Side, and if another meeting was desirable they would go again. Mr. Johnson said they seemed to be getting off on trash. He said just to drive through was not enough, you have to talk with the people. He said it is problems with the contractors. Councilman Adams asked to have these problems put in writing'so the Council could make a proper determination. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated the contractor problem was under Keith Crighton, and it was his responsibility not the Council's. Mr. Crighton said it was his responsibility to make sure the contractor is not paid until the job meets specifications. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Serge asked Chief Snider how many men were in the paramedic department, and the Chief indicated there were eleven. He asked if their shift was the same as a regular fire fighter and the Chief indicated it was, 24 hours on and 24 hours off. He asked if the paramedics were fire fighters; and the Chief said they were. Councilman Serge asked if they were not occupied would they be utilized in a bad fire; and the Chief indicated they would not be used. Council President Parent asked that the Council establish a special committee on Urban Revitali- zation which would focus on those aspects of downtown program development and policy making that would be under the jurisdiction of the Council. He said this committee would assist the City Council in formulating broad Council policies in regard to the economic revitalization of South Bend's urban core. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the Urban Revitalization Committee be established, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. Mr_. Peter Mullen, City Controller, said that the City Clerk's office typed out an ordinance, and he was asking for suspension of the rules to transfer $125,000 from Revenue Sharing to the Century Center and $125,000 from Revenue Sharing to the Street Department. Councilman Dombrowski made a motion to suspend the rule that ordinances must be filed by 4;45 p. the Wednesday before a regular Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Adams. The motion carried with a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Adams made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on March 8, 1976, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. .There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Miller made a motion to adjourn, 'seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROV . Z�L� CITY CLERK PRE D T + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + .. + + + + +