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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-76 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING ******** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *� OCTOBER 25, 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, October 25, 1976, at 7:00 p.m., Council President Roger O. Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1976 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent. ABSENT: Council Member Miller Council President Parent welcomed a Government class from Washington High School who were attendin� the Council meeting. Council Member Adams made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, October 25, 1976, at 7:04 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. 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) (1827 IRELAND ROAD). This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Parent indicated that the peti- tioner wanted this tabled until a later date. He made a motion to table this ordinance until the petitioner requested a public hearing, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE -YEAR OLD METERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,900.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Board of Publi Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that there were one hundred ninety - five (195) one -year old meters that the City of Kalamazoo wished to sell to South Bend. He said they were all in good condition and we had the right to reject any not in good condition. He said they recommended this favorably because of the price. Council Member Taylor asked how the price per unit compared to new. Mr. Farrand said they were about $20 per unit, which is half of what the City pays for new meters. He indicated they were all equipped with the Read- O -Matic Device. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion that this ordinance be recommended favorably to the Counci seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $166,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND AND $18,500.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT R &S 61, MICHIGAN -MAIN STREET CONNECTOR. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth made the presentation for the ordinance. He said the Administration seeks to develop a plan for improvement of the central business district, and there was concern by business north of Colfax Avenue on Michigan Street regarding the traffic flow. He said the City has presented alternate Michigan Street improvement plans to the Indiana State Highway Commission that included a revised signal system, signage and traffic islands. He said a final generalized design layout has been approved by the State. He indicated he had just learned that the total cost will be approximately $550,000, and this ordi- nance would appropriate only about one -third of that amount. He said he felt this was a con- siderable amount of money for what he believed will be an interim measure. He asked that a study of the entire program be made before this money is appropriated, and therefore, asked that this be continued until the next meeting. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to table this matter until it was resolved, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that this money would be used to build a shelterhous tot lot and incidental construction for the Southeast Park. He said that since the park will be heavily used and the Recreation Department will have a supervised program at the park next year, a shelterhouse and play area will be needed. He said the proposed shelter will contain restrooms, storage area for recreation and maintenance equipment, and a large roof overhang that can be used in case of inclement weather. Council Member Kopczynski spoke regarding vandalism and the steps being taken to make these shelterhouses as vandal -proof as possible. Mr. Seitz indicated that a lot of the shelterhouses are very vulnerable due to their location. He indicated that vandals have gone through steel doors, and even through the walls. Council Member Kopczynski asked if they had looked into an alarm system. Mr. Seitz indicated that in order for it to be effective it would have to be hooked into the police station and this is an expensive item. Council Member Kopczynski asked if there could be some other type of alarm system. He indicated that perhaps they could use a blinking light. He asked Mr. Seitz to 'look into the matter and report back to the Council. Council Member Dombrowski asked how much will be left to do in this park after this appropriation. Mr. Seitz indicated that this completed their plans. Council President Parent made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Me ber Taylor. The motion carried. "7 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25,1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATINGTHE SUM OF $46,000.0070 ACCOUNT NO. 5` .0 "INSURANCE" WITHIN THE BUREAU OF STREETS`\,BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND OFTHE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the '-,,above ordinance, proponents and op• ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that this was being appropriated from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund because a.:large portion of our insurance livability is brought about by coverage of Street Department properties and Workmen's Compensat""n. He said in the past, be- cause of shortages in gasoline tax receipts, the Street Department':'has not paid for its own insurance. He said the payment has been made from the General Fund ",with property taxes. He said they felt that with the twenty to twenty -five percent increase in gasoline tax distributioi and the availability of Community Development funds for street programs, the Street Department is financially capable of supporting itself, and still provide full service in maintaining streets. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association asked if this fourth quarter payment was for both General Fund insurance and MVH. Mr..`.Mullen indicated it was partially both. Council Member Adams asked what the balance would be,'in the fund if they appropriated the $46,000. Mr. Mullen indicated he did not know. Council "Member Adams indicate, they would be taking money from a material account to shore up 'the Civil City's budget. She asked if this money could be taken from another account. Mr. Mullen indicated it could be take: from another account, however, the MVH fund is twenty -five to thirty percent.,higher than last year. Council Member Adams indicated that the money in the MVH fund was to 'fix streets, and therefore, she would like to table this until the next meeting in order to find out the balance in the fund, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Mr. Mullen indicated that': :this account would be handled this way for the entire year in 1977. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth indicated this was part of the cost of operating the Street Department, so in effect they were"trying to al- locate the insurance costs, by trying to make the Street Department pay their portion of the insurance costs. Council Member Adams indicated the Council would like to know the balance in the MVH fund. The motion carried. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy Controller, indicated'..that the balance in the fund had to be provided to the state and there would be no problem in providing a financial statement for the MVH fund. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW ACCOUNT 724 "RADIO EQUIPMENT" AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $800.00 FROM ACCOUNT 215 "CAR ALLOWANCE" TO THIS ACCOUNT, BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL BUDGET, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Walter T. Kopczynski made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated he represented the Councilmen who were requesting monitors. He said this would permit them to be more knowledgeable of what is going on in the City. He said he felt this would help the Council to determine certain priorities. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of Civic Planning Association said he found it a little hard to be- lieve the Council Members would have time to sit and listen to a scanner. He also questioned that monitoring activities could determine what is happening within a department. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that he felt that the scanner would help the Council to determine activities within a department. Mr. Evans questioned the amount of $800 being spent for three scanners. Council Member Kopczynski said this amount would be amended to $600.00. Mr. Casimer Kaczmarczyk, 2205 S. Scott, spoke against the purchase of the scanners for the Council. He said he thought they should purchase the scanners from their own funds. He said he did not this money should be taken from car maintenance for the City to purchase scanners for the Council. Mr. Lester Fox, of REAL Services, indicated he felt the Council should rely on the information given them by the Administration. He said he would suggest the Council not get into the area o: administration. He said the Council should be fully knowledgeable about what is going on in the community, but this was not the proper approach. Council Member Adams indicated she would like to clear up a misconception. She said the City Council had budgeted $2,200 for car allowance, which is $300 per Council Member for travel. She said that perhaps $200 of this has been used for the year. She said she personally did not take mileage because she felt it was part of her job. She spoke in favor of the scanners being used to help the Council Members answer question: She said the Council Members felt this would benefit the Council more than using the car allow- ance money. She made a motion to amend this ordinance from $800 to $600 wherever it appeared in the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council President Parent indicated that the Council had been operating in the "horse and buggy state" for too long. He said it takes at least twenty hours a week to do even a creditable job as a Council Member. He in- dicated he personally was not requesting a scanner for his use, but if a Council Member feels that a scanner will improve his effectiveness then he has the right to request this type of equipment. He said he strongly supported the request for $600. Council Member Dombrowski ex- plained the scanner and its use. Mr. Evans indicated he had not had occasion to use a scanner and this was the basis for his questions, but he wondered how they arrived at three. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated the scanners were important. Council Member Horvath indicated he thought this would benefit the taxpayer. He said they were not trying to monitor the Adminis- tration for a "Watergate ", they were trying to help them save money. Council Member Adams made a motion that this ordinance be recommended to the Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. There being no made a motion t motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Tayl D rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The ATTEST: Chairman REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1976 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend recon- vened in the Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m. Council President Parent presiding, and eight member: 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 October 11, 1976 meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s /Roger 0. Parent /s /Mary Christine Adams Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that the minutes of the October 11, 1976, meeting be accepted as read and placed on file, seconded by Council Adams. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council Member Adams made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN October 20, 1976 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Earl Welborn, to zone from "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area, property located at 501 and 503 N. Lafayette Boulevard, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Earl Welborn was legally advertised October 9, 1976, and the Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing October 19, 1976, at which time the following action was taken: "Upon a motion by Joseph Serge, being seconded by Garrett Mullins and unanimously carried, the petition, as amended, of Earl Welborn, to zone from "B" Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area, property located at 503 N. Lafayette Boulevard, City of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council with an un- favorable recommendation, because the use as it presently exists does not conform with the "B" Residential zoning district, and this re- zoning, if approved, could establish the precedent for additional commercial rezonings in that area." If the Council should rezone this site, it shall have to be subject to the submission and approval of a final site plan. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and matters considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in excerpts of the minutes and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Attached for your consideration in review of this matter is a copy of the Area Plan Com- mission's Staff Report. Very truly yours, /s /Richard S. Johnson, RSJ /cm Executive Director cc: Earl Welborn Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to set the ordinance to rezone property located at 503 N. Lafayette Blvd., for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. October 20, 1976 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend County -City building South Bend, IN 46601 In Re: A proposed ordinance initiated by Joseph Serge, a City Councilman, to zone from "A -1" Residential, "B" Residential, "C" Commercial, and "D" Light In- dustiral to "A" Residential; from "B" Residential, to "C" Commercial; from "C" Commercial, to "B" Residential; and from "C -1" Commercial to "C" Com- mercial, with the height and areas to remain the same; IMMI REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25 1976 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) property bounded on the east and north by the St. Joseph River, on the west by the Chicago - Indiana and Southern Railroad to Vassar Avenue and west on Vassar Avenue to Wilber Street and south on Wilber Street to Lincoln Way West, on the south by Lincoln Way West, and Madison Street to the St. Joseph River, City of South Bend; EXCEPTING THEREFROM, property commonly known as the Park Avenue Neighborhood, bounded on the north by the St. Joseph River, on the west by Leland Avenue, Portage Avenue and Williams Street, on the South by Madison Street, on the east by the alley between Main Street and Lafayette Boulevard to Bartlett Street and west to Lafayette Boulevard and north on Lafayette Boulevard to the St. Joseph River, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition initiated by Joseph Serge was legally advertised October 9, 1976. The Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing October 19, 1976, at which time the fol- lowing action was taken: "Upon a motion by Joseph Serge, being seconded by Richard Larrison and unanimously carried, the petition initiated by Joseph Serge, a City Councilman, to zone from A -1 Residential, "B" Residential, "C" Commercial, and "D" Light Industrial, to "A" Residential; from "B" Residential, to "C" Commercial; from "C" Commercial to "B" Residential; and from "C -1" Commercial to "C" Commercial, with the height and Areas to remain the same; property bounded on the east and north by the St. Joseph River, on the west by the Chicago- Indiana and Southern Railroad to Vassar Avenue and west on Vassar Avenue to Wilber Street and south on Wilber Street to Lincoln Way West, on the south by Lincoln Way West, and Madison Street to the St. Joseph River, City of South Bend; excepting therefrom, property commonly known as the Park Avenue Neighborhood, bounded on the north by the St. Joseph River, on the west by Leland Avenue, Portage Avenue and Williams Street, on the south by Madison Street, on the east by the alley between Main Street and Lafayette Boulevard to Bartlett Street and west to Lafayette Boulevard and north on Lafayette Boulevard to the St. Joseph River, City of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation, by the Area Plan Commission ". The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and matters considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in excerpts of the minutes and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Attached for your consideration in the review of this matter is a copy of the Area Plan Commission's Staff Report. Very truly yours, /s /Richard S. Johnson RSJ /cm Executive Director Council Member Serge made a motion to set the ordinance for the Near Northwest Neighborhood for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion', carried. He also requested that this be placed on the agenda before the ordinance to rezone the property on Lafayette Blvd. ORDINANCES, SECOND 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) (1827 IRELAND ROAD) . Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to table this ordinance until a hearing is requested by the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6064 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IND- IANA, AND THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE -YEAR OLD METERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,900.00. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this ordinance, seconded by Council Member Serge. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council' Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $166,500.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND AND $18,500.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT R &S 61, MICHIGAN -MAIN STREET CONNECTOR. Council Member Dombrowski; made a motion to table this ordinance, seconded by Council Member Horvat: The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6065 -76 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 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 second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25 1976 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $46,000.00 TO ACCOUNT NO. 510.0 "IN- SURANCE" WITHIN THE BUREAU OF STREETS BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Adams made a motion to continue the public hearing on this ordinance until November 84. 1976, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6066 -76 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW ACCOUNT, 724.0 "RADIO EQUIPMENT" AND TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $600.00 FROM ACCOUNT 215.0 "CAR ALLOWANCE" TO THIS ACCOUNT, BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE COMMON COUNCIL BUDGET, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Council Member as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass the Member Adams. The ordinance passed by a roll call Szymkowiak, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 539 -76 Dombrowski made a motion to amend the ordinance by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ordinance, as amended, seconded by Council vote of eight ayes (Council Members Serge, Horvath and Parent) . A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DE- PARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMIN- ISTRATION, AN APPLICATION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT FUNDS FOR THE WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE COLFAX BRIDGE; THE REHABILITATION OF THE EAST BANK RETAINING WALL; AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EAST BANK WALKWAY AND PORTAGE FACILITY UNDER TITLE I OF THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the Applicant for a Public Works Employment Grant under Title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of 1Sbuth Bend, Indiana: SECTION I: Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit an application for Public Works Employment Grant funds in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) to the United States Government, Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration under Title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. SECTION II. The Director of the Department of Public Works will be designated the Administ: tive Agent for this project. For every category established under this resolution, the Mayor sha: submit to the Common Council a line item budget prior to the expenditures of any grant money re- ceived upon approval of this application. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth indicated that the purpose of this resolution was to give the City the authorization to submit an application to obtain a grant to reconstruct the bridge, widen it as well as a walkway and portage along the east bank. He indicated that this bridge had been listed as one of the ten worst bridges in the State of Indiana. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that traditionally our bridges are under the jurisdiction of the county. Mayor Nemeth indicated that the Colfax Bridge is not on a high priority list for the county and it may be several years before any construction is done on this bridge. He indicated this was Federal money they were applying for, not the City's. Council Memb r Kopczynski discussed the effect on County -City relations regarding bridge jurisdiction and the proposed Olive - Sample Bridge project. Council Member Serge made a motion that this resolution be adopted, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Adams asked if the $1,200,000 wil take care of the project or will local money be needed. Mr. Farrand, Director of Public Works, indicated the $1,200,000 figure is based on the estimates they have at the present time. Mr. Casme Kaczmarczyk, 2205 S. Scott, asked if safety rails would be installed. Mr. Farrand indicated when the project was completed it would conform to State standards, which includes safety rails. A vote was taken on the motion to adopt the resolution. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). Council President Parent expressed the Council's sympathy to the family to Mr. & Mrs. Hewlett Gammon upon the death of his mother. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25 1976 ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE.FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND ECONOMIC DE- VELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO ADAPTO, INC. This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to set this ordinance for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $6,224.10 IN THE GENERAL FUND. TRANSFERS ARE BEING MADE IN VARIOUS BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Council member Horvath made a motion to set this ordinance for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPRORIATING $62,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY RE- FERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR ESTABLISHING THE PERMANENT ENVIRONMENTAL WORK CREW, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE BUREAU OF STREETS. This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this ordinance for public hearing andsecond reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ACCOUNT 251.0 BUILDING AND STRUCTURES REPAIR, AS SET FORTH BELOW, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200.00, AND DECREASING VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200.00. ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this ordinance for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,500.00 FROM ACCOUNT 120.0 "SALARIES AND WAGES, TEMPORARY" TO ACCOUNT 726.0 "OTHER EQUIPMENT" BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF CEMETERIES BUDGET, IN THE GENERAL FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this ordinance for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES (UNITED WAY -DAY CARE), TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. This ordinance had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this ordinance for public hearing and second reading November 8, 1976, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Adams said that several Council Members have projects they feel are not completed, therefore, they would like Mr. Farrand to present an up -date in writing of all projects and their standings at the next caucus. Council President Parent instructed the City Clerk's office to sen a letter to Mr. Farrand informing him of this request. Council Member Serge indicated he was receiving numerous complaints about Darden Bridge, and he would like a letter sent to the Commissioners indicating they should check this bridge to see if it is safe. Council Member Adams indicated she was concerned about this bridge, and she thought the City should go on record as asking that something be done. Council Member Adams made a motion to direct the City Clerk's office to write a letter to the Commissioners, and ask that it be put on their meeting agenda, expressing the Common Council's concern over the condition of the bridge, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk