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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 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, October 24, 1977, 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.
R(1T.T. rAT.T.
PRESENT: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Kopczynski,
Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent
ABSENT: Council Member Taylor
Council Member Taylor was approximately five minutes late for the meeting.
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 10 & 11 meeting and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
/s /Mary Chris Adams
Council Member Horvath made a motion that the minutes of the October 10 & 11, 1977, meeting of
the Council be placed on file, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried.
Council President Parent welcomed the Adult Education Government Class from Central
Council Member Adams made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Counc'
Member Kopczynski. 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 24, 1977, at 7:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank
Horvath presiding.
BILL NO. 152 -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 BRYANT LEASING COMPANY.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard.
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development-Commission, made the presentation for
the bill. He said this was an expansion of the existing facility. He said the Economic
Development Commission approved this financing. He said there will be approximately thirty new
jobs created with an estimated payroll of $350,000. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 153 -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 BRETT
S. MORSE.
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 Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development
Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He said this was to purchase land and improve-
ments on the property located at 712 N. Niles Ave. He said there would be twenty new jobs create
with an annual payroll of $520,000. He said the president of the company and the corporate at-
torney were in the Chambers. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 154 -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 BILLY C.
AND DORLIS M. GIBSON AND FRANK J. AND ROSEMARY D. McNAMEE.
This bieng 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 a Michigan Corporation, cur-
rently operating on Ireland Road. He said this was to purchase land and construct their own
facilities. He said there will be twenty -five new jobs with an annual payroll of $260,000. He
said one of the principals was in the Chambers this evening. Council Member Kopczynski made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 108 -77
A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (812 & 823
E. WASHINGTON, 111 S. NOTRE DAME AVE.)
Council President Parent indicated that the petitioner had requested that this bill be tabled.
He made a motion to send this bill to the Residential Neighborhood Committee, seconded by
Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 121 -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)
(IRELAND ROAD 954.3' WEST OF MIAMI.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Stephen Seall, local attorney, made the presentation
for the bill. He said they wer e..seeking a revision of the site plan. He said in 1976 this was
rezoned to permit the construction of a cafeteria. He said they wereseeking a change in use to
a Slenderform. He said the building would cost one -half million dollars to erect and employ
approximately fifteen employees. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 137 -77
A BILL 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
(701 PORTAGE AVE.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Oxian, President of the Historic Preservation
Society, made the presentation for the bill. He said they highly recommended that the former
number six fire station be designated an historic landmark. He said this was an historically
important area. Council President Parent recommended this bill to the Council favorable, seconde
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 140 -77
A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF WATERWORKS
FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth indicated he did not have anything
to add to this hearing. Mr. Howard Goodhew, 2230 Topsfield Road, indicated that the present in-
come from Clay Utilities could not support the annual lease payments. He spoke against this
purchase. Mr. Paul Krueper, 1020 E. Colfax, indicated he agreed with Mr. Goodhew. He said he
saw no reason why the City could not expand into the Clay area, other than the Franchise area.
He said the City did not need to buy Clay Utilities at this time. Mr. Dan Manion, attorney
representing Clay Concerned Citizens, read the following letter into the record:
"To the Members of the South Bend Common Council
Subject: Clay Utilities
Mrs. Adams and Gentlemen:
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Council Member Adams made a motion to eliminate paragraph thirteen from the lease, seconded by
Council Member Kopczynski. Mayor Nemeth indicated that Mr. Fitterling was not going to sell the
utility without this included. A roll call vote was taken on the motion and it failed by a vote
of four ayes (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams, Horvath and Parent) and five nays (Council
Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor and Dombrowski.) Council Member Taylor made a motion
that the bill go to Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
motion carried by a roll call vote of five ayes (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylo
and Dombrowski) and four nays (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams, Horvath and Parent)
BILL NO. 141 -77 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF SEWAGE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable; as amended,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried by a roll call vote of five ayes
(Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor and Dombrowski) and four nays (Council Members
Kopczynski, Adams, Horvath and Parent.)
Council President Parent made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m., and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
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.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, indicated
this bill should be amended to $120,000 for equipment purchase and $10,000 for contractual ser-
vices, for a total of $130,000. Council President Parent made a motion to amend the bill to
$130,000 wherever the amount appeared in the bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend the bill to the Council favorable,
as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 149 -77
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2-1 ARTICLE 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION
2 -28 ENTITLED ANTI - NEPOTISM.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Parent made the presentation for the
bill. He said there had been some discussion by the Council to delay public hearing on this bill
until November 14; however, he would like to make the following amendments to the bill: Section
2 -28 (a) (1) remove "or bureaus "; (3) after Department Directors add "and ",after Personnel
Director change comma to period and strike balance of paragraph; (b) after official change comma
to period and strike "with the following exception:; (1) strike in its entirety. He said this
bill was not directed toward any elected official or cabinet member. He explained the Federal
government's position on this matter. He said he thought this was a small step in the right
direction. Council Member Taylor indicated the Council would like to take a further look at
this bill. He made a motion to continue this until November 14, seconded by Council Member Serge
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 158 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $218,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL PUBLIC
WORKS GRANT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LANDSCAPED
LIGHTED SURFACE PARKING FACILITY AND ACCESS AND SERVICE
DRIVES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were -given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joe Nagy, assistant director of fiscal operations,
indicated this bill was for construction and contingency costs for a lighted, landscaped surface
parking lot of 370 spaces to serve the Civic Center. He said access and service drives will also
be constructed. Council Member Kopczynski asked where the money came from to do the work that
has been done in the parking lot. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, indicated the
Street Department has done the work. Council Member Kopczynski asked the value of the work that
has been done. Mr. McMahon indicated that if they had contracted for the service it would re-
present fifteen days work, at a cost of approximately $20,000. Council Member Kopcyznski asked
the value of the sewers. Mr. McMahon indicated from $3,000 to $4,000. Council Member Kopczynski
indicated there was other work in the City that was slated to be done by the Street Department
that was not finished. Mr. McMahon indicated all street work that was slated was finished. Count
Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. Council Member Horvath indicated he would like to have an update of all
moneys spent on the Century Center to date. He asked Mr. McMahon.to furnish these figures to the
Council. The motion carried with Council Member Horvath opposing.
BILL NO. 159 -77
A BILL APPROPRIATING $310,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL PUBLIC
WORKS GRANT FUND, FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF A RIVER BANK RETAINING WALL, LANDSCAPED, LIGHTED PEDES_
TRIAN WALKWAY, AND CANOE PORTAGE FACILITIES, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent;
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joe Nagy, assistant director of fiscal operations,
made the presentation for the bill. He said this project also consists of administration, con-
struction and contingency costs. He said the east bank river wall will be reconstructed, and in
addition a landscaped, lighted pedestrian walkway and canoe portage facility will be constructed.
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE NO. 6240 -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 BILLY C.
AND DORLIS M. GIBSON AND FRANK J. AND ROSEMARY D. McNAMEE.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
Council Member Adams. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 108 -77
A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (812 & 823 E.
WASHINGTON, 111 S. NOTRE DAME AVE.)
Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to refer this bill to the Residential Neighborhoods Com-
mittee, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 6241 -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) (IRELAND ROAD 954'3 WEST OF MIAMI.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6242 -77
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (701 PORTAGE
AVE.)
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Counci
Member Miller.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6243 -77
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF WATER WORKS FACILITIES
OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of five ayes (Counci
Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor and Dombrowski) and four nays (Council Members Kopczyn
Adams, Horvath and Parent.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6243 -77
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING OF WATERWORKS
FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Negotiations have been conducted for the leasing of the waterworks facilities currently
owned and operated by CLAY UTILITIES, INC., in that part of its Service Area being that portion
of Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, lying North of the Indiana East -West Toll Road,
West of Hickory Road extended and East of the center line of the New York Central right -of -way,
plus that portion of the Town of Roseland lying South of said Toll Road pursuant to the provision
of Public Law 211 of the Acts of the Indiana General Assembly for the year 1975;
CLAY UTILITIES, INC., is a public utility holding an indeterminate permit for the operation
of a waterworks facility and as such is authorized by the above mentioned act to lease said por-
tion of its waterworks facilities to the CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, and has assisted in the
drafting and preparation of a proposed lease for said waterworks facilities; and
A notice of a hearing on the proposed lease was given by publication in the South Bend
Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, and said hearing has been held in accordance with said notice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THAT
Section 1. The proposed lease with Clay Utilities, Inc., and Clay Development Corp., as
Lessor, provides for a fair and reasonable rental and further that the execution of said lease
is necessary and wise.
Section 2. The Clerk of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is authorized and directed to
attest said lease and to initial and date a copy of the lease and to place the same in the
minute book immeidately following the minutes of the meeting at which this Ordinance is passed,
and said lease is a part of this Ordinance as fully as if the same were set forth herein.
Section 3. The President of the Common Council be, and he is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the aforesaid lease on behalf of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
Section 4. The President of the Common Council is authorized to execute all necessary certi
fications, documents and instruments in connection with the Lease between Clay Utilities, Inc.,
and Clay Development Corp., as Lessor, and the City of South Bend, Indiana, as Lessee, dated as
of the date hereof.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, due
attestation and approval of the Mayor.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
If, at any time, the Lessee fails to pay any such tax or assessment or fails to furnish
evidence thereof as above provided, Lessor may, at its option, pay such tax or assessment,
together with all interest and penalties thereon, and any amount so paid, with interest thereon
at the rate of seven (7 %) percent per annum shall be additional rental payable by the Lessee
under this Lease and shall be payable on demand; provided, however, that the Lessor shall be
under no obligation to pay any such tax or assessment and any action or non - action of the Lessor
in this regard shall not relieve the Lessee of any consequence of its default.
4. Restoration. In the event any part of the said utility facilities shall be partially
or totally destroyed, whether by fire or any other casualty, so as to render the same unfit,
in whole or part, for use and rendition of such utility services by the Lessee, it shall then
be the obligation of the Lessor to restore and rebuild the facilities as promptly as may be done,
unavoidable strikes and other causes beyond the control of the Lessor excepted; provided, however
that the Lessor shall not be obligated to expend on such restoration or rebuilding more than the
amount of the proceeds received by the Lessor from the insurance provided for in Clause 7 hereof.
If there is in force on the date of such partial or total destruction, insurance on the
demised premises and the rental value thereof in accordance with the provisions of Clause 7 hereo
the rent shall be abated from the time of such partial or total destruction until the time that
the utility facilities are again fit for operation. In the case of total destruction, the rental
so abated shall be apportioned on a daily basis determined by dividing the annual rental provide
for in Clause 2 hereof by the total number of day sin the year or years that the facilities are
unfit for operation. In the case of partial destruction, the rental shall be apportioned on the
basis of income from the portion damaged.
If, and so often as, rent abates under this provision, the term of this lease shall be ex-
tended for a period of time equal to the period of time of the rent abatement; provided, however,
that in no event shall the term of this lease as so extended exceed a period of fifty (50) years.
The proceeds from the rental value insurance shall be paid to the Lessor and shall be credited
by Lessor to the payment of rental owing from Lessee for such extended period or periods of the
term.
5. Alterations and Repairs. As additional rent, Lessee shall, at its own expense, during
the full term of this Lease, keep the leased facilities and every part thereof in good condition j
and repair. Lessor shall have the right of access to the facilities, at.reasonable times, for
the purpose of inspecting the same. Lessee will not permit any mechanic's or materialman's or
other lien to stand against the leased facilities for any labor or material furnished Lessee in
connection with work of any character performed on said facilities by or at the direction of
Lessee.
If, at any time, the Lessee, fails to make necessary repairs, Lessor may, at its option,
cause such repairs to be made, for which purpose it shall have free access to the facilities,
and any amount so expended, with interest thereof at seven (7 %) percent per annum, shall be
additional rental payable by the Lessee under this Lease and shall be payable on demand.
6. Extensions and Additions. Lessee shall be permitted at all times when there is no
default herein, to make extensions and construct additions in the area to be served by the
said utility facilities as described on Exhibit A and are specifically authorized to expend
for such additions and extensions "other funds" not generated from the income of the operation
of the leased facilities. Said facilities shall be construed as merged with and made a part
of the leased facilities, provided, however, that upon any default and subsequent surrender and
return of the leased facilities to the Lessor as provided in Clause 12, Lessor shall have the
right to obtain a full and clear title to the same (including any land and easements upon which
the same are located) by the payment to the Lessee of twenty -five (25 %) percent of the gross
income collected from the customers served by said additions and extensions for a period of one
hundred twenty (120) months but not to exceed an amount equal to said "other funds" less ap-
plicable System Charges not subject to lease rental collected thereon. The debt and evidence
of indebtedness in relation to such "other funds" for any such additions or extensions in the
area described in Exhibit A shall be junior and subordinate to the terms and obligations of
this lease.
7. Insurance. As additional rent, Lessee, at its own expense, will, during the full term
of the lease, keep the insurable portion of the demised premises insured against physical loss
or damage, however caused, with such exceptions as are ordinarily required by insurers of the
demised facilities or facilities of a similar type, in good and responsible insurance companies
to the approval of the Lessor. Such insurance shall be in an amount equal to One Hundred Five
(105 %) Percent of the full replacement cost of the leased facilities as certified by an archi-
tect or engineer employed by Lessee, but to be satisfactory to the Lessor, on the effective date
of this Lease and on or before the first day of April of each year thereafter. During the full
term of this Lease, Lessee may also, at its own expense maintain rent or rental value insurance
in an amount equal to the full rental value of the leased facilities for a period of one (1)
year against physical loss or damage of the type insured against pursuant to the preceding re-
quirements of this clause. Such policies shall be for the benefit of persons having an insurabl
interest in the demised premises and shall be made payable to the Lessor or to such other person
or persons as the Lessor may designate. Such policies shall be countersigned by an agent of the
insurer who is a resident of the State of Indiana, and such policies, together with a certificat
of the insurance commissioner certifying that the persons countersigning such policies are duly
qualified in the State of Indiana as resident agents.of the insurers on whose behalf they may
have signed, and the certificate of the architect or engineer hereinbefore referred to shall be
deposited with the Lessor. If, at any time, the Lessee fails to maintain insurance in accordant
with this clause, such insurance other than rent or rental value insurance, may be obtained by
the Lessor and the _amount paid therefore, together with.interest thereon at the rate of seven
(7 %) percent per annum, shall be added to the amount of rental payable by the Lessee under this
Lease and shall be payable upon demand; provided, however, that the Lessor shall be under no
obligation to obtain such insurance and any action or non - action of the Lessor in this regard
shall not relieve the Lessee of any consequence of its default in failing to obtain such in-
surance, including its obligation to continue the rental payments in case of total or partial
destruction of the facilities as provided in Clause 4 thereof.
8. Indemnity. Lessee shall at all times during the term hereof, and each extension thereo
keep in effect, in responsible companies, liability insurance in the names and for the benefit
of Lessee and Lessor with limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 for bodily injury and $500,000.0
for property damage.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
option, upon ninety (90) days advance notice, to terminate this entire lease without further
obligation.
14. Limitation on Lease Execution. Lessors authorization for its officers to execute this
-lease has been given upon the express condition that the approval of the same by the Common
Council of the CIty of South Bend must occur no later than October 31, 1977, and failure to ap-
prove the same as aforesaid shall release Lessor from any and all obligations in relation theret
15. Notices. Any demand, notice or request shall be sufficient if deposited in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, and addressed to Lessor at 1814 American
National Bank Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601, or the Lessee to the attention of the Presider
of the Common Council and the South Bend City Attorney at the County -City Building, South Bend,
Indiana 46601, or at such other address as Lessor or Lessee may, from time to time specify by
like notice. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date on which the same
is deposited in the United States Mail.
16. Successors or Assigns. All covenants and provisions of this Lease shall be binding
upon and shall insure to the benefit of the sucessors and assigns of the respective parties
hereto.
17. Construction of Covenants. Lessor consists of two corporations as follows: Clay
Utilities, Inc., being a public utility holding an indeterminate permit and having the power to
lease such utility facilities to Lessee under the provisions of Burns Indiana Statues Annotated
Code edition I.C. 1971, 19 -3 -11.5 as added by Acts 1975, P.L. 214, is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Lessor Clay Development Corp. All provisions herein contained shall be construed in accordanc
with the provisions of said Act and to the extent of inconsistencies, if any, between the covenar
and agreements in this Lease and the provisions of said Act, the provisions of said Act shall be
deemed to be controlling and binding upon Lessor and Lessee.
18. Severability. If any provision of this lease, or its application to any circumstance,
is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect withou
the invalid provision or application.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed for and on their
behalf the day and year first hereinabove written.
CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
ATTEST: BY
Homer W. Fitterling,
President and Director
Maxine 0. Fitterling,
Secretary and Director
CLAY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
ATTEST: BY
Homer W. Fitterling
Maxine 0. Fitterling,
Secretary and Director
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
ATTEST: BY
Peter J. Nemeth
Its Mayor
Irene Gammon,
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
BY
Thomas J. Brunner, Jr.
ATTEST: BY
Peter H. Mullen
Patricia DeClercq BY
Clerk Patrick M. McMahon
BOARD OF WATER WORKS COMMISSIONERS
BY
Patrick M. McMahon
ATTEST: BY
Thomas J. Brunner, Jr.
Jeanne Wilcox, Secretary BY
Peter H. Mullen
Approved as to form and Legality:
BY
Thomas J. Brunner, Jr., City Attorney
Approved by Common Council of the City of Soptp Bend On the day of
BY - _
Ro e rent,
Presi g Officer
1977.
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
E X H I B I T B TO L E A S E
WATERWORKS FACILITIES
INTEREST FACTOR: 70
PURCHASE PRICE WATERWORKS
FACILITIES BEFORE RENTAL
PAYMENT: $708,875.00
Based on Purchase
Price and Interest
Factor of 7% *
330,039.93
311,369.33
292,045.26
272,044.84
251,344.41
229,919.46
207,744.64
184,793.70
161,039.48
136,453.86
111,007.75
84,671.02
57,412.51
29,199.95
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*Stated purchase prices listed herein for each date are only applicable if the applicable lease
rental payment has been made and all other payments are current at the purchase date.
ORDINANCE NO. 6244 -77 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF SEWAGE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor andDombrowski) and four nays (Council
Adams, Horvath and Parent.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6244 -77
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING
OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES,
INC.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
bill, as amended,
five ayes (Council
Members Kopczynsk
Negotiations have been conducted for the leasing of the sewage disposal facilities currently
owned and operated by CLAY UTILITIES, INC., in that part of its Service Area being that portion
of Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, lying North of the Indiana East -West Toll Road,
West of Hickory Road extended and East of the center line of the New York Central right -of -way,
plus that portion of the Town of Roseland lying South of said Toll Road pursuant to the provision
of Public Law 211 of the Acts of the Indiana General Assembly for the year 1975.
CLAY UTILITIES, INC., is a sewage disposal company holding a certificate of territorial
authority for the operation of a sewage.disposal facility and as such is authorized by the above
mentioned act to lease said portion of its sewage disposal facilities to the CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, and has assisted in the drafting and preparation of a proposed lease for said sewage
disposal facilities.
A notice of a hearing on the proposed lease was given by publication in The South Bend
Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, and said hearing has been held in accordance with said notice;
THAT: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
Based on Purchase
Due Date of
Price and Interest
Due Date of
Rental Payment
Factor of 7 %*
Rental Payment
1
703,464.33
36
2
697,863.58
37
3
692,066.81
38
4
686,067.15
39
5
679,857.50
40
6
673,430.51
41
7
666,778.58
42
8
659,893.83
43
9
652,768.11
44
10
645,392.99
45
11
637,759.74
46
12
629,859.33
47
13
621,682.41
48
14
613,219.29
49
15
604,459.97
50
16
595,394.07
17
586,010.86
18
576,299.24
19
566,247.71
20
555,844.38
21
545,076.93
22
533,932.62
23
522,398.26
24
510,460.20
25
498,104.31
26
485,315.96
27
472,080.02
28
458,380.82
29
444,202.15
30
429,527.23
31
414,338.68
32
398,618.53
33
382,348.18
34
365,508.37
35
348,079.16
Based on Purchase
Price and Interest
Factor of 7% *
330,039.93
311,369.33
292,045.26
272,044.84
251,344.41
229,919.46
207,744.64
184,793.70
161,039.48
136,453.86
111,007.75
84,671.02
57,412.51
29,199.95
-0-
*Stated purchase prices listed herein for each date are only applicable if the applicable lease
rental payment has been made and all other payments are current at the purchase date.
ORDINANCE NO. 6244 -77 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF SEWAGE
DISPOSAL FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES, INC.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor andDombrowski) and four nays (Council
Adams, Horvath and Parent.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6244 -77
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE LEASING
OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES OF CLAY UTILITIES,
INC.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT
bill, as amended,
five ayes (Council
Members Kopczynsk
Negotiations have been conducted for the leasing of the sewage disposal facilities currently
owned and operated by CLAY UTILITIES, INC., in that part of its Service Area being that portion
of Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, lying North of the Indiana East -West Toll Road,
West of Hickory Road extended and East of the center line of the New York Central right -of -way,
plus that portion of the Town of Roseland lying South of said Toll Road pursuant to the provision
of Public Law 211 of the Acts of the Indiana General Assembly for the year 1975.
CLAY UTILITIES, INC., is a sewage disposal company holding a certificate of territorial
authority for the operation of a sewage.disposal facility and as such is authorized by the above
mentioned act to lease said portion of its sewage disposal facilities to the CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, and has assisted in the drafting and preparation of a proposed lease for said sewage
disposal facilities.
A notice of a hearing on the proposed lease was given by publication in The South Bend
Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, and said hearing has been held in accordance with said notice;
THAT: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
The beginning date of said lease shall be established by an addendum executed by the
parties hereto as soon as the same may be done after the satisfaction of the foregoing condition!
as applicable and such addendum shall be recorded as an addition to this lease. With the ex-
ception of easements, the Lessor hereby represents that it is possessed of, or will acquire a
good and indefeasible estate and title to the above described assets, and Lessor warrants and
will defend the same against all claims whatsoever, not suffered or caused by the acts or
omissions of Lessee or its assigns.
2. Semi - Annual Rental Payments. The Lessee agrees to pay rental for said premises at the
rate of One Hundred Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty -six ($102,186.00) Dollars per year, during
the term of this lease. To the extent that excess operating revenues are inadequate to finance
the cost of extending the utility services, it is contemplated that Lessee will finance the
cost of so extending the utility service with "other funds" pursuant to Clause 6. Rental pay-
ments shall be made semi - annually for the preceding six (6) months period starting on the last
day of the first six (6) month period. All rentals payable under the terms of this lease shall
be paid by the Lessee to the Lessor at 1814 American National Bank Building, South Bend, Indiana
46601, or to such other person /s, company, or corporation, or at such other place as the Lessor
may designate in writing from time to time. All payments so made by the Lessee pursuant to any
such designation shall be considered as payment to the Lessor of the rental payable hereunder.
3. Taxes and Assessments. The Lessee shall pay as further rental for said premises all
taxes and assessments levied against or on the leased property. Any and all such payments shall
be made and satisfactory evidence of such payments in the form of receipts shall be furnished
to the Lessor by the Lessee at least three (3) days before the last day upon which the same must
be paid to avoid delinquency. In case the Lessee shall in good faith desire to contest the
validity of any such tax or assessment, and shall so notify the Lessor, and shall furnish bond
with surety to the approval of the Lessor, conditioned for the payment of the charges so desired
to be contested, and all damage or loss resulting to the Lessor from the non - payment thereof
when due, the Lessee shall not be obligated to pay the same until such contests shall have been
determined.
If, at any time, the Lessee fails to pay any such tax or assessment or fails to furnish
evidence thereof as above provided, Lessor may, at its option, pay such tax or assessment, to-
gether with all interest and penalties thereon, and any amount so paid, with interest thereon
at the rate of seven (7 %) percent per annum shall be additional rental payable by the Lessee
under this Lease and shall be payable on demand; provided, however, that the Lessor shall be
under no obligation to pay any such tax or assessment and any action or non- action of the Lessor
in this regard shall not relieve the Lessee of any consequence of its default.
4. Restoration. In the event any part of the said utility facilities shall be partially
or totally destroyed, whether by fire or any other casualty, so as to render the same unfit, in
whole or part, for use and rendition of such utility services by the Lessee, it shall then be
the obligation of the Lessor to restore and rebuild the facilities as promptly as may be done,
unavoidable strikes and other causes beyond the control of the Lessor excepted; provided, however
that the Lessor shall not be obligated to expend on such restoration or rebuilding more than
the amount of the proceeds received by the Lessor from the insurance provided for in Clause 7
hereof.
If there is in force on the date of such partial or total destruction, insurance on the
demised premises and the rental value thereof in accordance with the provisions -.of Clause 7
hereof, the rent shall be abated from the time of such partial or total destruction until the
time that the utility facilities are gain fit for operation. In the case of total destruction,
the rental so abated shall be apportioned on a daily basis determined by dividing the annual
rental provided for in Clause 2 hereof by the total number of days in the year or years that the
facilities are unfit for operation. In the case of partial destruction, the rental shall be
apportioned on the basis of income from the portion damaged.
If, and so often as, rent abates under this provision, the term of this lease shall be ex-
tended for a period of time equal to the period of time of the rent abatement; provided, however
that in no event shall the term of this lease as so extended exceed a period of fifty (50) years
The proceeds from the rental value insurance shall be paid to the Lessor and shall be credited
by Lessor to the payment of rental owing from Lessee for such extended period or periods of the
term.
5. Alterations and Repairs. As additional rent, Lessee shall, at its own expense, during
the full term of this Lease, keep the leased facilities and every part thereof in good condition
and repair. Lessor shall have the right of access to the facilities, at reasonable .times, for
the purpose of inspecting the same. Lessee will not permit any mechanic's or materialman's or
other lien to stand against the leased facilities for any labor or material furnished Lessee in
connection with work of any character performed on said facilities by or at the direction of
Lessee.
If, at any time, the Lessee fails to make necessary repairs, Lessor may, at its option,
cause such repairs to be made, for which purpose it shall have free access to the facilities,
any any amount so expended, with interest thereon at seven (70) percent per annum, shall be
additional rental payable by the Lessee under this Lease and shall be payable on demand.
6. Extension and Additions. Lessee shall be permitted at all times when there is no de-
fault herein, to make extensions and construct additions in the area to be served by the said
utility facilities as described on Exhibit A and are specifically authorized to expend for such
additions and extensions "other funds" not generated from the income of the operation of the
leased facilities. Said facilities shall be construed as merged with and made a part of the
leased facilities, provided, however, that upon any default and subsequent surrender and return
of the leased facilities to the Lessor as provided in Clause 12, Lessor shall have the right to
obtain a full and clear title to the same (including any land and easements upon which the same
are located) by the payment to the Lessee of twenty -five (250) percent of the gross income col-
lected from the customers served by said additions and extensions for a period of one hundred
twenty (120) months but not to exceed an amount equal to said "other funds" less applicable
Systems Charges not subject to lease rental collected thereon.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24r 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
12. Defaults. If the Lessee shall default in the payment of any rentals or other sums
payable to the Lessor hereunder, or in the payment of any other sum herein required to be paid
for the Lessor, or in the observance of any other covenant, agreement or condition hereof, and
such default shall continue for ninety (90) days after written notice to correct the same, then
in any or either of such events the estate and interest of the Lessee hereunder shall, at the
option of the Lessor, terminate without further notice, and it shall be lawful for the Lessor
forthwith to resume possession of the demised premises, and the Lessee covenants to surrender
the same forthwith upon demand.
The exercise by the Lessor of the above right to terminate the Lease shall not release the
Lessee from the performance of any obligation hereof maturing prior to the Lessor's actual entry
into possession. No waiver by.the Lessor of any right to terminate this Lease upon any default
shall operate to waive such right upon the same or other default subsequently occurring. Lessee
shall not terminate this Lease because of default on the part of Lessor unless such default shal_
continue for ninety (90) days after written notice from Lessee to correct the same.
13. INTERIM MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TERMINATION. Recognizing the potential
difficulties to Lessor of retaining its operating personnel during an extended period of time
from the execution of this lease and the beginning date, and also to facilitate the uninterruptec
transition of the utility services at the beginning date, the Lessee agrees, to the extent
authorized by law, to take over the complete managment, operatiion and maintenance of the utilitN
facilities on the 15th of the month following the date of execution of the lease and shall so
continue for a period of twenty -four (24) months or the beginning date of said lease, whichever
first occurs. Lessee shall retain as its sole compensation and income an amount equal to the
charges for sewage treated as provided in the contract between the parties dated March 22, 1965,
as amended, to which shall be added ($.05) Cents for each One Hundred (100) Cubic Feet of said
sewage treated for its management- operation services and the additional field (including main-
tenance), billing and miscellaneous services, and shall pay over the residue of the Lessor's
Gross Revenues to Lessor. Although said compensation is intended to be all inclusive, Lessor
shall still remain liable for all property taxes, Indiana and Federal Income Taxes together with
such independent auditing and professional fees as Lessor shall incur on its own account.
In the event that the direct costs for labor, materials, and outside contract services paid
out and expended by the Lessee over the aforesaid period of time for necessary repairs and /or
replacement exceeds the Gross Revenues received by the Lessee as hereinabove provided, then
and in that event, said excess shall be paid over to Lessee by Lessor.
In the event the beginning date has not occurred at the expiration of the aforesaid twenty -
four (24) month period, Lessee shall have the unilateral option, upon ninety (0) days advance
notice, to continue the aforesaid interim operation and services on a like basis until said be-
ginning date or for twelve (12) additional months, whichever first occurs. In the further event
that said beginning date has not occurred at the expiration of said twenty -four (24) month perioc
and Lessee has not exercised its option to continue the interim operation, or Lessee having ex-
ercised its option and said beginning date has not occurred by the expiration of the thirty -six
(36) month period (24 plus 12), then and in either of such events Lessor shall have the unilaterz
option, upon ninety (90) days advance notice, to terminate this entire lease without further ob-
ligation.
14. Limitation on Lease Execution. Lessors authorization for its officers to execute this
lease has been given upon the express condition that the approval of the same by the Common
Council of the .City of South Bend must occur no later than October 31, 1977, and failure to ap-
prove the same as aforesaid shall release Lessor from any and all obligations in relation there-
to.
15. Notices. Any demand, notice or request shall be sufficient if deposited in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, and addressed to Lessor at 1814 American
National Bank Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601, or the Lessee to the attention.of the Preside
of the Common Council and the South Bend City Attorney at the County -City Building, South Bend,
Indiana 46601, or at such other address as Lessor or Lessee may, from time to time specify by
like notice. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date on which the same
is deposited in the United States Mail.
16. Successors or Assigns. All covenants and provisions of this Lease shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the respective parties
hereto.
17. Construction of Covenants. Lessor consists of two corporations as follows: Clay
Utilities, Inc., being a public utility holding an indeterminate permit and having the power
to lease such utility facilities to Lessee under the provisions of Burns Indiana Statutes An-
notated, Code edition I.C. 1971, 19 -2 -5.5 as added by Acts 1975, P.L. 211, is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Lessor Clay Development Corp. All provisions herein contained shall be construed
in accordance with the provisions of said Act and to the extent of inconsistencies, if any,
between the covenants and agreements in this Lease and the provisions of said Act, the pro-
visions of said Act shall be deemed to be controlling and binding upon Lessor and Lessee.
18. Severability. If any provision of this lease, or its application to any circumstance,
is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions that can be given effect with-
out the invalid provision or application.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
STATE OF INDIANA )
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH) SS:
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Homer
W. Fitterling and Maxine 0. Fitterling, President and Secretary respectively of Clay Develop-
ment Corp., personally known to me to be such officers, and acknowledged the execution of the
foregoing Lease for and on behalf of said corporation.
WItness my hand and notarial seal this day of
Seal
My Commission Expires:
STATE OF INDIANA )
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH) SS:
, 1977.
Written Signature
Printed Signature
Before me, A Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Peter J.
Nemeth, Thomas J. Brunner, Jr., Peter H. Mullen, Patricik M. McMahon, Patricia E. DeClercq,
Roger 0. Parent, Jeanne Wilcox and Irene Gammon, personally known to me to be the applicable
Officials of Lessee, and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Lease for and on behalf
of said CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal this day of
(Seal)
My Commission Expires:
This instrument was prepared by:
EXHIBIT A TO LEASE
SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
, 1977.
Written Signature
Printed Signature
The entire sewage disposal collector system of Clay Utilities in use or useful in the rendition
of sewage utility services in German and Clay Townships, St. Joseph County, Indiana, including
all mains, manholes, laterals, force -main, lift station, inverted siphons, metering weir, six -
inch service connections and all appurtenances thereto relating, together with applicable en-
gineering, franchises and organization, easements- DeJure and DeFacto, and customer lists with
security deposits; but not including office supplies, furniture and fixtures, tools, truck, cash,
accounts receivable and other current assets.
SERVICE AREA
FRANCHISED OR CERTIFICATED AREA
Land in St. Joseph County described as follows:
"That portion of Clay Township lying North of the Indiana East -West Toll Road, West of
Hickory Road extended and East of the center line of the New York Central right -of -way,
plus that portianof the Town of Roseland lying South of said Toll Road."
EXHIBIT B TO LEASE
SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES
INTEREST FACTOR: 7% PURCHASE PRICE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
FACILITIES BEFORE RENTAL
PAYMENT: $1,198,417.00
Due Date of
Rental Payment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Based on Purchase
Price and Interest
Factor of 70.*
1,189,269.51
1,179,800.94
1,170,000.97
1,159,858.00
1,149,360.03
1,138,494.63
1,127,248.94
1,115,609.65
1,103,562.99
1,091,094.69
1,078,190.00
1,064,833.65
1,051,009.83
1,036,702.17
1,021,893.75
1,006,567.03
990,703.88
974,285.52
957,292.51
Based on Purchase
Due Date of Price and Interest
Rental Payment Factor of 7% *
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6250 -77
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $5,815.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill, seco
by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6251 -77
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL AS-
SISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING,
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED
THROUGH THE.BUREAU OF POLICE.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 591 -77
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $2,100.00 FROM ACCOUNT 215.0
CAR ALLOWANCE TO ACCOUNT 213.0 TRAVEL EXPENSE. BOTH
ACCOUNTS ARE IN THE COUNCIL FUND.
WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the exiting
annual budget so that it is now necessary to transfer money from one account to another in the
annual budget to allow the Council members to participate in the annual convention of the Nation
League of Cities, and
WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that a certain account in the Council Fund has more money
than is needed at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT.RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I.
to -wit:
ACCOUNT NO.
.0215.0
That the following account be reduced in the amount set opposite said account,
DESCRIPTION
Car Allowance
AMOUNT
$2,100.00
SECTION II. That the following account be increased in the amount set opposite said
account to -wit:
ACCOUNT NO.
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
.0213.0 Travel Expense $2,100.00
That the transfer of funds as set forth in Section I and Section II are necessary for the furthe
ence of educational activities of the Council and to further the proper and efficient operation
and functioning of the Council. An extraordinary emergency is declared to exist concerning the
foregoing transfer, and it is in the best interest to do so.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
by the Common Council of the City of South Bend.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Council President Parent said this
was a. transfer from 'car allowance to the travel account. He said that many Council Members will
be- attenting the National Legal of Cities convention, and the transfer was necessary.to meet cost
Member Parent made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. ThE
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes-
RESOLUTION NO. 592 -77
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, SUPPORTING THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION IN ITS DECISION TO PURSUE LEGAL REMEDIES
CHALLENGING THE DECISION IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF
INDIANA THAT LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS HAVE LIMITED
POWER.
WHEREAS, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has issued an opinion limiting the powers of local
Human Rights Commissions in the State of Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, does not support
that decision; and
WHEREAS, said Commission would like to challenge that decision through the appelate court
system; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is supportive of the efforts of the Human Rights Commission
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I. That the following account be reduced in the amount set opposi t-- said account,
to -wit:
ACCOUNT NO.
.0230.0
.0215.0
.0212.0
SECTION II.
to -wit:
DESCRIPTION
Instruction
Car Allowance
Postage
AMOUNT
$4,489.70
700.00
38.85
That the following account be increased in the amount set opposite said account
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1977
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
Unfinished Business
Reports from Area Plan : .3101 S. Michigan St., 2010 & 2014 Mishawaka Ave., Northeast corner of
Miami and Jackson Rd., West-of Maple Road, south of Cleveland Rd., and north of the Chicago -South
Shore and South Bend Railroad. Council Member Adams made .a motion to set the appropriate bills
for public hearing and second reading November 14, 1977, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski.
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS.
Council Member Taylor indicated he had received several phone calls regarding the fact that con-
crete streets in his district were not being repaired. He said he felt the people in the Fifth
District were not getting the attention they should be getting. Mr. Patrick McMahon indicated
he would give the Council a report street by street.
Council Member Kopczynski indicated he had received a lot of complaints regarding the sewer pro-
ject in the Model Cities area.
Council Member Adams announced there would be a Personnel & Finance Committee meeting November 7,
at 6:00 p.m. She asked Mr..Brunner for the list of leases.of City -owned property.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member
Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and
the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Presi e