HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-77 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 1977
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers
of the County -City Building on Monday, July 11, 1977, at 5:OO p.m. Council President Roger O.
Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order, and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor,
Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski and Parent
ABSENT: Council Member Horvath
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 re
port that it has inspected the minutes of the June 27, 1977 meeting of the Council and found th
correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s/ Roger 0. Parent
/s/ Mary Chris Adams
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the June 27, 1977, meeting of the Council
be placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Kopczynski, chairman of the Human Resources Committee gave the following report
on Bill No. 74 -77 - Restricted Refuse Collectors Licenses: He said that the committee recommend
that the restricted license remain in effect to enable removal of materials that cannot be handl
in packer type containers.
Council Member Adams made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counci
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, July 11, 1977, at 5 :05 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman pro tem
Kopczynski presiding.
BILL NO. 78 -77 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE, MORTGAGE, AND
TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO FRANK E.
SUVERKRUP BUILDING IN THE SOUTH BEND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fodder, attorney for the Economic Development
Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He said the Commission passed a resolution ap-
proving this type of financing. He said this was a new business moving into the area and it woul�
be a janitorial service. He asked that the following amendments be made to the lease agreement
on page 4 add 15 years and 7% in appropriate blanks; on page 11 add 15 y ears and $3,101 pe month
in appropriate blanks. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend thelease, seconded by r council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this to
the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 77 -77
A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST
INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO GRIFFIN'S
OUTBOARD MARINE, INC.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Developmen
Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He said this was an expansion of an existing
operation in the City. He asked that the bill be amended from $400,000 to $50.0,000. Council
Member Adams made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motio
carried. He said this would mean additional employment and tax base for the community. Council
Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconde
by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 66 -77
A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE)
(A 2.6 ACRE PARCEL OF GROUND LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF MONROE STREET AND
LINCOLN WAY WEST).
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Tim Eckerle, of Area Plan, made the presentation for
the bill. He said this rezoning was for Block Six to change from "B" Residential to "A -3" High
Density Residential Office and Professional District, "G" Height and Area. Council Member Adams
made a motion-to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 74 -77 A BILL TO ELIMINATE RESTRICTED REFUSE COLLECTORS LICENSES
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SECTIONS 16 -27, 16 -28
AND 16 -29.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent;
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Wells, Manager of Administration and Design,
made the presentation for the bill. He said the purpose of this bill was to take the small
pick -up trucks that litter, off the road. He said this bill was meant to address the trucks
that pick up in residential districts. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that the problem
with deleting restricted licenses was the removal of bulk items. He said there was nothing
wrong with the present ordinance, but it was not being enforced. Council Member Serge asked how
many of these licenses have been checked. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated that
they have issued thirty -eight restricted licenses. He said a list of those that had not pur-
chased licenses this year had been turned over to Chief Borkowski to be checked out. Council
Member Szymkowiak asked who checked the equipment before a license was issued. Mr. Mullen in-
dicated that Mr. Klebosits at the MSF facility does the inspection. Council Member Szymkowiak
indicated that he would recommend that the police enforce the ordinance. Council Member Dom-
browski indicated that the trucks are not using tarps, and this should be enforced. Council
Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Counci:
Member Parent. The motion carried, with Council Member Szymkowiak opposing.
BILL NO. 76 -77
A BILL REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 5339 -71, PASSED SEPTEMBER 27,
1971, WHICH ANNEXED TO THE MUNICIPAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, CERTAIN TERRITORY DESCRIBED AS LYING GENERALLY WEST
OF HICKORY ROAD, SOUTH OF THE TOLL ROAD, EAST OF IVY ROAD,
AND NORTH OF THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, AS AMENDED, AND COM-
MONLY.KNOWN AS MAPLE LANE.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Taylor, made the presentation for the
bill. He said this annexation falls in the same category as Gilmer Park, and that annexation
was repealed not too long ago. He indicated that this annexation has been in court for six year
He said from the very beginning it was questionable as to whether Maple Lane would serve any
benefit to South Bend. He said the City has failed to win the case in court, and if we would
allow Maple Lane to become a part of the City we actually would be putting the citizens of South
Bend in the position of subsidizing people who live in Maple Lane. Council Member Adams made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion carried, with Council Member Miller opposing.
BILL NO. 79 -77 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) CLOW CORPORATION,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, (2) KENNEDY VALVE MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
ELMIRA, NEW YORK, AND (3) MUELLER CO., CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE,
FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER MAIN, VALVES, FITTINGS,
AND HYDRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $207,914.42.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an.opportunity to be heard. Mr. Bill Dillon, engineer for the Water Works, made the
presentation for the bill. He said bids were let pursuant to the statutes of the State of Indi
and were found competitive. Council Member Adams asked if the prices were comparable to last
year. Mr. Dillon indicated they were almost the.same. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 80 -77
A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CLOW CORPORATION OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 16" BUTTERFLY VALVE IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $3,960.60.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Bill Dillon, engineer for the Water Works, made the
presentation for the bill. He said this valve would allow semi- automatic control of water intake
from the Edison Station to the North Reservoir. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion that
this bill be recommended to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 81 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $281,191.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS
TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES/
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Community Development Director, made th
presentation for the bill. He said as part of Community Development's commitment to improve the
"quality of life" in the City, the City through its Department of Human Resources and Economic
Development has applied for and received the approval of the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development to expend $3,745,139 in the execution of certain public works, park improve
ments, housing, and public service projects activities. He said in order to provide for efficien
and effective utilitization of the CDBG funds, through planning, program development, and managem
additional funds are required by the Division of Community Development. Council Member Adams mad
a motion to eliminate the position of chief planner, and change the amounts for postage to $1,500
travel to $2,700, telephone to $6,200, printing and publication to $2,800, office supplies to
$,2500, subscriptions to $2,800, and furniture and fixtures to $1,500, seconded by Council Presid
Parent. The motion carried, with Council Member Miller opposing. Mr. Ellison asked that an amen
ment be made to add a line item for gasoline and vehicle insurance in the amount of $2,000. Coun
Member Adams made the motion, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Counci
Member Adams made a motion that the attached letter, with the line items, be made a part of the
ordinance, and she recommend this bill go to Council favorable, seconded by Council President Par
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 82 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $290,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ,THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BUILD-
ING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made
the presentation for the bill. He said the $290,000 appropriation request will be used for the
personnel and non - personnel costs related to the administration of those programs under the Burea
of Housing. Council Member.Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favora
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 83 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $450,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR PROJECT REHABILITATION GRANTS, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILD -
ING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison,Director of Community Development, made
the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation request would be used for the continua
of the Community Development Project Rehabilitation Program in those target areas approved for th
1977 program year. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council, fav
orable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 84 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,- 000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
FOR ,A LOCAL HOMESTEADING PROGRAM, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
CITY OF SOUTH. BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES/
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT/
BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation would be used for the expansion
of the City's present Federal Homestead Program. He said they intended to establish a City Home-
stead Program through which properties will be made available to eligible applicants. He said
only properties deemed feasible for rehabilitation will be offered. Council Member Miller asked
what criteria would be used to judge whether or not to buy the house. Mr. Hunt indicated the
first step would be to develop a list of possible units in the area, and the second would be to
have an inspector determine the cost of rehabilitation. Council Member Miller asked what the top
amount would be they would pay for these homes. Mr. Keith Crighton, Director of the Bureau of
Housing, indicated he would anticipate $2,000 to $2,500 for a structure. Council Member Serge
asked if this would be run the same as the Federal Program. Mr. Crighton indicated it would be
similar. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
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REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 85 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $45,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT, FOR NON- PROFIT GROUP REHABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD
HOUSING UNITS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
Thisbein;g the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this appropri &ion request would be used for the
continuation of the present program thoughout the 1977 program year. He said grants have been
made to such diverse groups as Renew, Inc., Montessori School and the Homeowners of the Near
Northwest. Council Member Serge asked if these homes were in the target area. Mr. Hunt in-
dicated any money spent for housing from Community Development has to be targeted. Council
Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Serge. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 86 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES (LEGAL
AID), TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development made
the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation was to provide social services (Legal
Aid) for individuals and groups in the target areas. He indicated that Mr. Alan Burke, from the
Legal Aid Society was present to answer any questions. Council President Parent indicated that
this was more than they requested last year. Mr. Burke indicated that they anticipated represent
ing 1,000 individuals next year. He said a vast majority of the money goes to services to in-
dividuals, there is very little in the way of overhead expense. Council Member Adams indicated
that they were increasing the number of law interns. She made a motion to amend the bill by
reducing it by $3,000 or a total of $22,000, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
failed. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend the bill to the.Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 87 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL COSTS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUB-
STANDARD BUILDINGS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made
the presentation for the bill. He said the Bureau of Substandard Buildings will conduct several
project activities during the Program Year, such as the Community Development Demolition Program
and the Community Development Code Enforcement Program. He said to effectively and efficiently
execute these project activities, additional administration and personnel funds will be required.
Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 88 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $69,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A DEMOLITION
PROGRAM FOR UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents'
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made
the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation will be used for non - personnel costs
to board and /or demolish.dilapidated and unsafe structures. Council Member Serge made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council
Member Kopczynski indicated that some demolition contractors are causing debris to be thrown on
the streets. He said he thought some one in the administration should take steps to correct
this situation. He said in many cases trucks were overloaded. Council Member Dombrowski indicat
that the trucks should not be overloaded and they should use a tarp. Mr. John DeLee, Building
Commissioner, indicated he looked for better control over the demolition contractors since it was
now being handled from his office. Council Member Adams asked if they had a written boarding
policy. Mr. DeLee Indicated they did not want to board any homes if at all possible. He said in
the past, there was insufficient money to board -up homes. Council Member Adams asked if they
would develop a written policy. Mr. DeLee indicated they could. Council Member Serge commended
Mr. DeLee for the fine job his department was doing. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 89 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE'PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING
FUND FOR A CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE STATE'S UNSAFE
BUILDING ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE ACT OF 1977, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUB-
STANDARD BUILDINGS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made
the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation request would be used for non - personne
costs to establish a Code Enforcement Revolving Fund. He said the purpose and intent of the fund
would be to upgrade substandard structures and, thus, to lessen urban blight. Council President
Parent made a mtoion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 90 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC PARKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, mal
the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation request would be used to light the
two LaSalle tennis courts and fence off Beck's Lake along Washington Street. Mr. James Seitz,
Superintendent of Parks, indicated many small children walk along Washington Street to and from
the recreation center park and they were concerned that a child might fall into the lake. Coun
Member Dombrowski asked if they were going to build a guard rail to stop people from driving sto
cars into the lake. Mr. Seitz indicated they would have no objection. Council Member Dombrows
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 91 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $360,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, TO IMPROVE THE FIREFIGHTING CAPACITY OF SOUTH
BEND'S FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COM-
MUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation would be used to construct a
new fire station and purchase a fire ladder truck. He said the fire station would be built in
the vicinity of Western Avenue and Lake Street. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated she
would like.ao know the advantage of a new station. Fire Chief Van Wiele indicated the new
station would provide a ladder truck that is sorely needed in that area of the City. Mrs. Swan
asked why they did not build on to the Gladstone Station. Chief Van Wiele indicated that the
property was too limited and it was felt it would be much more expensive to remodel that statio
Mrs. Swan indicated thatshe questioned the building of a new station because it was only seven
blocks from the Gladstone Station. Council Member Dombrowski questioned moving the station in
toward the City, as he thought it should be moved further west. Council Member Dombrowski made
a motion to send this bill to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Council Member Parent.
Council President Parent indicated he thought more time was needed to look at this problem.
Council Member Adams indicated she questioned whether we need a new station. She said she woul
like the Administration and Chief Van Wiele to explain why this is needed, at the Public Safety
meeting. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 92 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GRANT FUND TO R &S 60, ORANGE STREET /COLFAX STREET CONNECTOR,
WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this appropriation would be utilitized for the
construction of storm sewers within the project area, and will serve as a partial match to the
Federal -aid Urban Funds which make up the bulk of the funding for this project. Mr. Andy Toth,
local architect, indicated he was concerned with what the City was doing relative to storm wate
control. He said the City has twelve lagoons covering one hundred and forty acres of land, whi
is lost as a tax income. He said storm water run -off carries disease, and that polluted water
is a contributing cause of cancer. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated there was no reason why
the development of the connector should be delayed. He made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. Council President Parent indicated th
things Mr. Toth said were valid and that the Council was going to have to start looking at prob
lems that might be twenty -five to thirty years in the future. Council Member Kopczynski said
he was familar with water pollution in Lake Michigan. He said he thought the Council should
know how much sewage is being pumped into the river. Mr. David Wells, Bureau of Administration
and Design, indicated that the Engineering Department felt the present system was doing a fine
job. He indicated there were diversion chambers that allowed run -off after a heavy rain. Coun
Member Kopczynski asked if water samples were taken from the river at various times. Mr. Wells
indicated that samples were taken weekly. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 93 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this money would be used to subsidize Street Depart
ment activities within the designated Community Development impact areas. Work contemplated
under this program shall be an extension of this year's activities. Council Member Szymkowiak
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 94 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DE-
PARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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REGULAR MEETING- JULY 11, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CONTINUED).
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this money would be used to fund curb and sidewalk
replacement activities within the Community Development impact areas. He said it is proposed
that this program will fund on a fifty per cent basis the improvements requested by property
owners in compliance with the guidelines established by the Board of Public Works. Council
President Parent asked if the Council would be given an input as to the spending of these funds
Mr. Hunt indicated they had conducted a survey of possible curb projects and he would be glad
to send him a list. Council President Parent indicated he did not feel the fifty -fifty basis
would work, because people in the target areas could not afford it. He indicated he did not
approve of this policy. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 95 -77 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 -27, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS PARTICIPATION IN STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
BY REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR ALL PARTICI-
PATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS.
Council Member Adams asked that this bill be continued until the next meeting. She made a
motion to continue this bill until July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 96 -77 A BILL DESIGNATING THE BUREAU OF HOUSING OF THE DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO BE
THE AGENCY OF THE CITY TO ADMINISTER A LOCAL URBAN HOME-
STEADING PROGRAM.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponen
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Thomas Brunner, City Attorney, made the presentatio
for the bill. He said the City is preparing to undertake its own Urban Homesteading Program
and the State statute requires the City by ordinance to designate the agency which will adminis
ter this program. He said the Bureau of Housing of the Division of Community Development is an
existing agency of the City and is qualified under the statute to administer such a program.
Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council President
Parent made a motion to rise and report to the Council, and recess, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 6:50 p.m.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
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City Clerk Chairman, pro tem
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend re-
convened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:17 p.m.,
Council President Parent presiding and eight members present
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 6171 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE,
MORTGAGE, AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
THEREOF PERTAINING TO FRANK E. SUVERKRUP BUILDING
IN THE SOUTH BEND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to amend the lease
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried
Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance, as amended, seconded by Council Membe:
Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6172 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE
AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF
PERTAINING TO GRIFFIN'S OUTBOARD MARINE, INC.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend the ordinance,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6173 -77 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). (A 2.6
ACRE PARCEL OF GROUND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE
INTERSECTION OF MONROE STREET AND LINCOLN WAY EAST).
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 74 -77 A BILL TO ELIMINATE RESTRICTED REFUSE COLLECTORS LICENSES
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SECTIONS 16 -27, 16 -28
AND 16 -29.
Council Member Adams made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
bill was defeated by a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council Member Szymkowiak).
ORDINANCE NO. 6174 -77 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 5339 -71, PASSED
SEPTEMBER 27,1971, WHICH ANNEXED TO THE MUNICIPAL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN TERRITORY DES-
CRIBED AS LYING GENERALLY WEST OF HICKORY ROAD, SOUTH
OF THE TOLL ROAD, EAST OF IVY ROAD, AND NORTH OF THE
PRESENT CITY LIMITS, AS AMENDED, AND COMMONLY KNOWN
AS MAPLE LANE.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes
and one nay (Council Member Miller).
ORDINANCE NO. 6175 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU
OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AND (1) CLOW
CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, (2) KENNEDY VALVE
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ELMIRA, NEW YORK, AND (3)
MUELLER COMPANY, CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER MAIN VALVES, FIT-
TINGS, AND HYDRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $207,914.42.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Serge. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6176 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU
OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND CLOW
CORPORATION OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE 16" BUTTERFLY VALVE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$3,960.60.
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 vote1of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6177 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $258,688 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH ITS DE-
PARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend the ordinance,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried, with Council Member Miller opposing. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the
ordinance, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll
call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6178 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $290,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRA-
TION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6179 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $450,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR PROJECT REHABILITATION
GRANTS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass.the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6180 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR A LOCAL HOMESTEADING PROGRAM, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6181 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $45,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR NON - PROFIT GROUP RE-
HABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD HOUSING UNITS, TO BE ADMINIS-
TERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
v
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6182 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL
SERVICES (LEGAL AID) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES/
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND THE LEGAL AID
SOCIETY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6183 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL COSTS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6184 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $69,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISH-
ING A DEMOLITION PROGRAM FOR UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT/
BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6185 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISH-
ING A REVOLVING FUND FOR A CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UNDER
THE STATE'S UNSAFE BUILDING ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE
ACT OF 1977, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING
DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6186 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK
PROJECTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY.OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
BILL NO. 91 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $360,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, TO IMPROVE THE FIRE-
FIGHTING CAPACITY OF SOUTH BEND'S FIRE DEPARTMENT,
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DEPARTMENT OF.HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COM-
MUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Safety Committee and set
it for public hearing and second reading August 8, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 6187 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE COM-
MUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND TO R &S 60, ORANGE STREET /
COLFAX STREET CONNECTOR, WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET
FUND.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The Ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6188 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PRO-
JECTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6189 -77 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT_.FUND FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PRO -
JECTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN .RESOURCES /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
REGULAR MEETING JULY ll 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 95 -77
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 -27 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS PARTICIPATION INSTATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
BY REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR ALL PARTICI-
PATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS.
Council Member Adams made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill
until July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 6190 -77
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE BUREAU OF HOUSING OF THE
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND TO BE THE AGENCY OF THE CITY TO ADMINISTER A LOCAL
HOMESTEADING PROGRAM.
This ordinance had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 563 -77 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN URBAN MALL.
WHEREAS, The City of South Bend has embarked upon the development and revitalization of the
South Bend central Business District; and
WHEREAS, local developers have shown an interest in developing a downtown urban mall within
the South Bend Central Business District; and
WHEEREAS, during the development of a downtown urban mall it may become necessary for the
public sector to participate by providing services or facilities; and
WHEREAS, such a downtown urban mall would be advantageous to the future growth and develop-
ment of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the success of any such project requires total community participation and support;)
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend is interested in promoting developmen
of the Central Business District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend supports and is in favor
of the development of a downtown urban mall within the Central Business District of the City of
South Bend.
SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage
by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
Is/ Mary Christine Adams
/s /Water T. Kopczynski
/s /Terry S. Miller
/s /Joseph T. Serge
/s /Robert G. Taylor
Member of the Common Council
/s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak
/s/ Roger 0. Parent
/s/ Richard C. Dombrowski
A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Council Member Taylor indicated that
the South Bend Common Council has always been totally in favor of doing everything in its power
to help revitalize downtown South Bend. He indicated this resolution was affirmation of their
support. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that he also supported the development of downtown,
but not at the expense of the outlying neighborhoods. Council Member Adams made a motion to ado)
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. Council President Parent indicated he support
the resolution very strongly, but more discussion was needed regarding the loss of the Odd Fellov
Building. He said he had reservations about tearing down such a building. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 564 -77
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $8,540.00 BY.THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES-AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN
URBAN STATISTICAL INFORMATION PACKAGE.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT:
One of the tasks of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development /Division of
Community Development is the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive community develop-
ment and improvement program. It is necessary to have available a variety of current and valid
statistical data for hosuing, population, social, and economic conditions and trends to facilitat
the preparation.of effective and efficient housing /neighborhood, social service, public works, ar
park projects; and, to secure funding, through a grantsmanship process, for the implementation
of these various projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
as follows:
SECTION I. The Department of Human Resources and Economic Development /Division of Com-
munity Development is authorized to make an expenditure of $8,540.00 for the purchase of an
urban statistical information package for the City of South Bend, entitled "Profiles of Change"
from the R.L. Polk & Co.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of
Community Development, said the "Polk Data" has been a valuable planning tool and document
not only for the Community Development Program, but also for generally planning and city manage-
ment functions. He said they have utilized Polk Data to develop specific plans and programs..
He said they have found it can be used in the preparation of a variety of grant application, i.e.
the Rebate Grant, the Homesteading Grant, the Public Works Grant, etc. Council Member Miller
asked if they feel a need for this on an annual basis. Mr. Hunt indicated there was a need
for this on an annual basis. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 97 -77
A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE, MORTGAGE, AND
TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO HENRY
EDWARD LOWE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 99 -77
A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE). (WEST SIDE OF LOGAN,
NORTH OF JEFFERSON).
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill and petition
to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 98 -77
A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST
INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO RHOADES-
MARTIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 100 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING,$30,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR A COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT RELOCATION PROGRAM, TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading August 8, 1977, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried
BILL NO. 101 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC
PARK-PROJECTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading August 8, 1977, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 102 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE REHABILITATION
OF THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINIS-
TERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT /BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading August 8, 1977, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried
BILL NO. 103 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC
PARK PROJECTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading August 8, 1977,-seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 104 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION DEVICES FOR TIP -
PECANOE PLACE, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT /DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and secorad,lreading August 8, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 105 -77
A BILL FIXING THE-ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR-YEAR
1978.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 106 -77
A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIRE FIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
1978.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading July 18, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. David Wells, member of the TRANSPO Board of Directors, indicated that July 12 TRANSPO was
offering a ride for a dime, and he invited everyone to ride the bus for a dime.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Adams made a motion to suspend the rules and hear a resolution submitted by Urban
Observatory to authorize inspectors of the City's Bureau of Housing to receive additional com-
pensation pursuant to a contract between the City and the Institute for Urban Studies at Notre
Dame, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 565 -77 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, AUTHORIZING INSPECTORS OF THE CITY'S
BUREAU OF HOUSING TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE IN-
' STITUTE FOR URBAN STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE
DAME.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 5830 -75, -being section 2 -118 (a) -(d) of the Municipal Code of the
City of South Bend provides that no additional compensation shall be paid by the City to any
City employees without approval of the Common Council; and,
WHEREAS, The City of South Bend, through its Community Development Program, proposes to
enter into a contract with the Institute for Urban Studies at the University of Notre Dame for
a survey of current conditions of homes which have been rehabilitated through the City's several
programs of housing rehabilitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Institute for Urban Studies proposed to employ, with the funds received from
the City through its Community Development Program, qualified inspectors for the City's Bureau
of Housing to inspect the conditions of rehabilitated homes at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00)
per home, on their personal time at their own volition:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by.the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana;
Section I. That the inspectors employed` in the Bureau of Housing who qualify to work
for the Institute for Urban Studies in its contract with the City may receive the additional
compensation of ten dollars ($10.00) for each home inspected pursuant to the contract proposed
between the City and the Institute for Urban Studies at the University of Notre Dame.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Council
A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Todd Areson, of Urban Observatory,
indicated that the Urban Observatory recently created an additiional project for 1977. He said
this was a study of the housing rehabilitation over the past decade. He said it would cover
three things; homes that have been rehabilitated, occupants, and effect and impact on the
neighborhood where the program has been operating. He said they were going to try_ and inspect
twenty percent of the homes that have been rehabilitated. Council Member Adams made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Council President Parent
indicated he was against the adoption of this resolution for two reasons; he did not think that
City employees should receive reimbursement from two sources, and having people who work for
the City doing the study might raise questions about its validity. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council President Parent).
Council President Parent indicated that for the last six months Council Members have discussed
the need that something be done about safety at Island Park. He said up to now the Council
has been told to improve the safety aspect would lose the aesthetic value. He said he would like
the Council to establish a committee of citizens to look at this situation and make a recommenda-
tion. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to establish a committee with no more than five
persons to look into this situation at Island Park and report to the Council in a month or so,
seconded by Council Member Adams. Council Member Miller said there were danagers all along the
river, and there are safety provisions made along the river and on Island Park that are sufficier
for its usage. He said the situation should be watched very closely to see how the park is used.
He said if the Council needs further study he thought the Council was really taking the position
to provide for total safety, which would mean a fence all along the river. He said he was again:
this motion. Council Member Serge indicated that some type of protection should be there. Counc
Member Kopczynski indicated it was clearly evident that many rules of water safety have been
violated. Council Member Dombrowski indicated that perhaps a citizen's committee could find SOME
thing that the professional cannot see. The motion carried, with Council Member Miller opposing.
There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member
Kopczynski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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