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Home My WebLink About04-10-78 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 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, April 10, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. Council President Parent presiding. The meeting was called to order, and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Member Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent. ABSENT: Council Member Taylor 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 March 13, 1978 and found them correct. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s /Roger 0. Parent -/s March Christine Adams Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the March 13, 1978, meeting be placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Adams. 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, March 13, 1978, at 7:02 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman Frank Horvath presiding. BILL NO. 4 -78 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) (STATE ROAD 123 AND LINDEN AVENUE.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. George Patton, attorney for the petitioner, indicated that this rezoning was sought to allow the construction of mini- warehouses. Mr. Russell Hartsoug also indicated that this rezoning was for mini - warehouses. Mr. Ted Chelminiak, 5222 Cedarwood, indicated that a Far West neighborhood organization was being formed. He said that when they purchased their homes they were shown a map which did not indicated any commercial or industrial zoning in that area. He said this type of zoning would cause traffic problems and reduce the property value. Mr. Bernard Ferro, 105 S. Clearview, spoke against this rezoning. Pars. O'Brien, 55991 Mayflower, spoke against this rezoning. Ms. Patricia Makowski, 127 S. Clearview, spoke against this rezoning. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 24 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $58,431.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRA- TION AND FINANCE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Glenn Terry, Services Division Chief, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated this money was needed to purchase twelve cars for the Dectective Bureau. Council Member Dombrowski asked if this was all the cars they intended to purchase in 1978. Mr. Terry indicated it was. Council Member Kopczynski indicated he felt the Council should limit the size of the fleet. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated he felt the Council should look at the cars that were going to be put up for bid or auction. Mr. Terry indicated that it had not been determined if the cars were going to be put up for bid or auction. Council Member Miller indicated that the Council has wanted to limit the fleet for a long time. He made a motion to add a new Section II "Twelve (12) cars which are to be replaced under the terms of this ordinance shall be disposed of by the Board of Public Works by the end of 1978 ", seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. Council Member Adams asked Mr. Terry to send the Council .a notice of the method they were going to use to get rid of these cars. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 25 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $62,554.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Glenn Terry, Services Division Chief, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was to fund the Police Recruit Program for the balance of 1978. He indicated it was thought they could use Counter - Cyclical funds, however, there was not enough available for the program. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 26 -78 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND A. H. CHOITZ, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MODEL P175 -WW INGERSOLL RAND AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,509.00. 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 Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He indicated that bids were let pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Indiana and were found competitive. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 27 -78 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) GATES CHEVROLET CORP., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (2) SHAMROCK FORD TRUCK SALES, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $47,945.00. 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 Stancati, Director of Utilities, made the pre - sentation for the bill. He indicated they would purchase three 1978 Chevrolet Malibu sedans, two one -half ton pickups, and one Chevrolet utility truck from Gates, and one seven yard dump truck from Shamrock Ford. Council Member Adams indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee had discussed this and they were in agreement with the purchase of these vehicles. She made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member DombrowA made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ATTEST: Ci y Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: Chairman 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 7:45 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and eight Council Members present. Council President Parent welcomed.Boy Scout Troop 584 from St. Anthony's Parish. BILLS, SECOND READING BILL NO. 4 -78 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) (STATE ROAD 123 AND LINDEN AVENUE.) Council Member Adams made .a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill was defeated by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6321 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $58,431.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend the bill as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a- motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6322 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $62,554.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE POLICE RECRUIT PROGRAM, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH 'BEND THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill, seconder by Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6323 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND A. H. CHOITZ, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MODEL P175 -WW INGERSOLL RAND AIR COMPRESSOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,509.00. This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill, second by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6324 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (1) GATES CHEVROLET CORP._ SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND (2) SHAMROCK FORD TRUCK SALES, INC., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $47,945.30. 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 eight ayes. i REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10f 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 609 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRA- TION TO APPROPRIATE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR THE BUILDING OF A FISHING PARK AND BOAT RAMP NEAR THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER IN 1979. WHEREAS, the majority of the Common Council of the City of South Bend have realized the need for the construciton of a fishing park and boat ramp on the St. Joseph River for the past several years; and WHEREAS, the Council has recommended on repeated occasions that funds be appropriated for such a site; and WHEREAS, the recommended site of just below the dam near the Hydraulic Avenue -Mill Race area was recommended by the 1977 Citizens Committee on Riverside Parks Safety in the interest of im- proving the safety conditions for this area of the river; and WHEREAS, various State officials are presently considering this area of the St. Joseph River as a possible future site of salmon fishing; and WHEREAS, the overriding public interests of having a fishing park and boat ramp would pro- vide the following benefits for our citizens and community: (1) Recreational fishing, boating, and canoeing on the river for all of our citizens especially our senior citizens, economically dis- advantaged, and the outdoor enthusiasts; and (2) an economically and environmentally sound program; and (3) improvement of the safety conditions by providing a safe and convenient launching ramp for our citizens as well as for our fire department rescue boats during emergency rescue operations. WHEREAS, the creation of a fishing park and boat ramp would be an excellent compliment to the St. Joseph River and would be in the best interest of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of,Sbuth Bend strongly.encourages and recommend: that the City Administration take affirmative action in appropriating the necessary funds to create a fishing park and boat ramp below the dam near the St. Joseph River in 1979. SECTION II. The Council further requests that the City Administration, environmentalists, sporting groups, and all concerned citizens to join the City Council in supporting the efforts of State Representative Richard C. Bodine in having this area of the St. Joseph River designated as an ideal location for salmon fishing by the State. SECTION III. The Council further finds that a fishing park and boat ramp would provide such recreational, economical, and safety features that it would become a .tribute to the natural beauty of this area of the St. Joseph River and would meet the needs of a large segment of our community. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Water T. Kopczynski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Council Member Kopczynski indicated that the fishing park had been recommended by the Citizen's Committee on River Park Safety. He said there was a great need for such a park to provide recreational facilities, as well as safe conditions for a launching ramp for the Fire Department rescue boats during emergency rescue operations. Council'Member Dombrowski indicated he supported this resolution. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolu- tion was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 610 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER TITLE III OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PRE- VENTION ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the Applicant for HEW funding under Title III of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Pre- vention Act of 1974, as amended. 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The Mayor of the City of South Bend is hereby authorized to submit to an application for Title III funds in the amount of Fifty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($52,000) to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare under Title III of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended. SECTION II. The Executive Director of the Youth Service Bureau shall be designated the Administrative Agent for this grant. For every category established under this Resolution, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget prior to the expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of this application. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adopti by the Common Council and approval of the Mayor. /s /Mary Christine Adams A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Ms. Bonnie Strycker, Executive Director of the Youth Services Burea, indicated this grant would be used to operate a shelter for runaway and homeless youth. She said this shelter housed 212 youths during the eighteen month period ending December 31, 1977. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, asked the minimum and maximum time a youth stayed in the shelter. Ms: Stry.cker indicated that the maximum is two weeks. Mrs. Swan questioned the amount of money being spent on this shelter. Council Member Miller made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 611 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING A LEASE BETWEEN THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE, INC. FOR USE OF THE PREMISES AT 701 PORTAGE AVENUE, FROM JANUARY 1, 1978 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1978. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has passed an ordinance stipulating that the lease of any city -owned real estate to a non - governmental agency entered into by the Board of Public Works shall be submitted to the Common Council for approval, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has entered into a lease with the South Bend Civic theatre, Inc. for use of the premises located at 701 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana (formerly Fire Station #6), from January 1, 1978 through December 31, 1978 which lease agree- ment was approved by the Board of Public Works on March 27, 1978, a copy of which is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. That the lease between the Board of Public Works and the South Bend Civic Theatre, Inc. for the premises located at 701 Portage Avenue, entered into on March 27, 1978, is hereby approved. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, indicated this was the same lease they had used in the past for this property. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 612 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REQUESTING A FIELD HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE CITY BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ON INDIANA AND MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR A 33.7 PERCENT RATE IN- CREASE; AND SETTING FORTH REASONS FOR OPPOSI- TION TO THE PROPOSED INCREASE. WHEREAS, the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company has petitioned the Indiana Public Servic Commission for a thirty -three point seven percent (33.7 %) across the board increase on utility rates; and WHEREAS, I &M was granted a 15.22% rate increase in 1975 and an 18.6% rate increase in 1977 which significantly affected consumers both in the private and public sector; and WHEREAS, the 1978 Budget for the City of South Bend already contains substantial appropria- tions for electric current, as evidenced as follows: Board of Works Morris Auditorium Bureau of Cemetaries Fire Department Bureau of Building Maintenance Park Department Water Works Waste Water Sanitation Parking Garage Century Center River Bend Plaza $675,000.00 8,500.00 100.00 11,400.00 35,000.00 89,000.00 270,000.00 135,000.00 3,000.00 24,000.00 36,000.00 18,000.00 TOTAL $1,305,300.00 RFGIJT.AR MFFTING APRIL 10, 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED WHEREAS, the proposed increase would mean an additional $439,886.10 of our tax dollars spent just on electricity; and WHEREAS, Indiana law requires the Public Service Commission to conduct full, fair, and impartial hearings to enable all of the facts and evidence to be introduced; and WHEREAS, due to the overwhelming amount of public interest by the citizens of the City of South Bend, a field hearing held in our city by the Public Service Commission on the proposed rate increase is both necessary, reasonable and essential. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of all of its citizens officially petitions the Indiana Public Service Commission to schedule a field hearing in the City of South Bend so that all consumers in this area may have the opportunity to offer facts and evidence on the 33.7 percent rate increase proposed by the Indiana and Michigan Electri, Company. SECTION II. The Common Council further finds that the proposed rate increase would have a detrimental effect on the economic welfare of its citizens as well as the City itself. SECTION III. The Council believes that in order to insure that full, fair and impartial public hearings are held on this proposal, that a field hearing in the City of South Bend is not only necessary but indeed essential, due to the drastic effect the increase would have on our own policy of sound fiscal management. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Joseph T. Serge JOSEPH T. SERGE, Member of the Council /s /Terry S. Miller TERRY S. MILLER, Member of the Council /s /Robert G. Taylor ROBERT G. TAYLOR, Member of the Council /s /Mary Christine Adams MARY CHRISTINE ADAMS, Member of the Council /s /Frank Horvath FRANK HORVATH, Member of the Council /s /Walter M. Szymkowiak WALTER M. SZYMKOWIAK, Memberof the Council /s/Roger 0. Parent ROGER O. PARENT, Member of the Council /s /Walter T. Kopczynski WALTER T. KOPCZYNSKI, Member of the Council /s /Richard C. Dombrowski RICHARD C. DOMBROWSKI, Member of the Council A public hearing was held at this time on this resolution. Council Member Horvath said that the City is presently paying $1,305,300 for electricity and this 33% increase would mean an additiona. $439,886.10 of our tax dollars would be spent on electricity. He said this would also have a serious effect on our senior citizens. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Adams asked if the City was going to be an intervenor in this proposed rate increase. Mr. Robert Parker, Deputy City Attorney, indicated he did not know at this time. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 613 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE GENERAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for the general rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Program have exceeded $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the Tom Ford Home Improvement for the general rehabilita- tion on the following properties: Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # Lot # 39 15 37 81 115 54 18 166 45 117 Lot # 460 Lot # 26 Lot # 25 Lot #115 Summit Place lst 417 Pulaski St. Harris 2nd 429 S. Harris Gorsuch 824 S. Kosciuszko Gorsuchs 5th 745 S. Warren Summit Place 2nd 1824 Western Studebakers 609 S. Kosciuszko Gorsuch 2nd Add. 714 S. Brookfield Summit Place 2nd 611 S. Brookfield Gorsuchs 4th Add. 738 S. Grant Realty Construction Add. 737 S. Carlisle Summit Place 2nd 2417 W. Huron Gorsuchs lst 836 S. Pulaski Gorsuchs lst 832 S. Pulaski Realty Construction Add. 745 S. Carlisle $5,556.70 4,084.90 5,209.30 2,432.80 4,008.75 755.00 2,263.10 4,364.00 .1,671.00 4,388.90 629.00 1;735.50 1;213.00 4,009.00 REGLAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED Lot # 41 Lot # 168 Stokes Sub. 458 S. Walnut Summit Place 2nd 619 S. Brookfield Total $1,457.80 2,587.85 $ 46,366.60 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. RESOLUTION NO. 614 -78 /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE HEATING REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for the heating rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Program have exceeded $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the Area Services, Inc., for the heating rehabilitation work on the following properties: Lot #115 Summit Place 2nd 1824 Western $1,155.00 Lot # 45 Gorsuchs 4th Add. 738 S. Grant 1,871.00 Lot # 26 Gorsuchs lst 836 S. Pulaski 2,030.00 Lot #168 Summit Place 2nd 619 S. Brookfield 1,087.00 # 81 Gorsuchs 5th 745 TOTAL $6,143.00 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION NO. 615 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE PLUMBING REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for the plumbing rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Program have exceeded $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the R. A. Stickler - Plumbing for the plumbing rehabilita- tion work on the following properties: Lot # 39 Summit Place lst 417 Pulaski St. $ 989.00 Lot # 15 Harris 2nd 429 S. Harris 58.00 Lot # 37 Gorsuch 824 S. Kosciuszko 489.00 Lot # 81 Gorsuchs 5th 745 S. Warren 638.00 Lot # 115 Summit Place 2nd 1824 Western 587.00 Lot # 18 Gorsuch 2nd Add. 714 S. Brookfield 299.00 Lot # 166 Summit Place 2nd 611 S. Brookfield 486.-00 Lot # 45 Gorsuchs 4th Add. 738 S. Grant 1,412.00 Lot # 117 Realty Construction 737 S. Carlisle 506.00 Lot # 460 Add. Summit Place 2nd 2417 W. Huron 46.00 Lot # 26 Gorsuchs lst 836 S. Pulaski 32.00 Lot # 25 Gorsuch lst 832 S. Uulaski 140.00 Lot # 115 Realty Construction Add. 745 S. Carlisle 929.00 - Lot # 41 Stokes Sub. 458 S. Walnut 730.00 Lot # 168 Summit Place 2nd 619 S. Brookfield 422.00 TOTAL $7,773.00 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 REGULAR MEETING (RECONVENED RESOLUTION NO. 616 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the Common Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, low bids for the electrical rehabilitation work under the Community Development Housing Program have exceeded $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana; 1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, Indiana, to enter into a contract with the Belleville Electric & Heating, Inc. for the electrica. rehabilitation work on the following properties: Lot #39 Summit Place lst Lot #15 Harris 2nd 824 Lot #37 Gorsuch S. Lot #81 Gorsuchs 5th Western Lot #115 Summit Place 2nd Lot #54 Studebakers 1,426.00 Lot #18 Gorsuch 2nd Add. Lot #166 Summit Place 2nd Lot #45 Gorsuchs 4th Add. Lot #117 Realty Const. Add. Lot #460 Summit Place 2nd Lot #26 Gorsuchs lst Pulaski Lot #25 Gorsuchs lst Carlisle Lot #115 Realty Constr. Add. Lot 041 Stokes Sub. Brookfield Lot #168 Summit Place 2nd 417 Pulaski St. $ 756.00 429 S. Harris St. 784.85 824 Kosciuszko 1,721.00 745 S. Warren 1,357.00 1824 Western 761.00 609 Kosciuszko 731.00 714 S. Brookfield 1,426.00 611 S. Brookfield 63 -4.00 738 S. Grant 752.00 737 S. Carlisle 1,125.00 2417 W. Huron 1,009.00 836 S. Pulaski 868.00 832 S. Pulaski 715.00 745 S. Carlisle 224.00 458 S. Walnut 527.90 619 S. Brookfield 875.00 TOTAL $14,266.75 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s /Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council - A public hearing was held at this time on these resolutions. Mr. Kenneth Schaller, Project Director for Redevelopment, indicated that these homes were in need of rehabilitation work in excess of $5,000. Mrs. Lillian Stanton, 919 Oak Ridge, indicated she thought they should have appraisals on these homes before they are rehabilitated. She said that they were putting $7,000 in some of these homes. She indicated that this was above the value of some of these homes. Council Member Miller indicated that having an appraisal would run up the cost of rehabilitation He said it was in the best interest of the community to maintain neighborhoods. Council Member Kopczynski indicated it had been brought to his attention that the workmanship and materials used in this rehabilitation work were of poor quality. He asked Mr. Schaller to investigate the installation of wrought iron railings, and send him a written report. Council Member Adams indicated that the prices on some of this material was too high. She questioned the prices on kitchen paneling and ceiling tile. She asked Mr. Schaller to investigate this matter and get a reply to her within two weeks. Council Member Szymkowiak questioned the inspection work on these homes. Mr. Schaller indicated that Redevelopment has a staff of inspectors who inspect the homes as they are being rehabilitated. Council Member Dombrowski asked for a break - down on the material and labor costs for some of these homes. Council President Parent indicate that due to the copy work involved, it would be best for the Councilman to go to the Rehabilita- tion Department to look at this information. Council Member Miller suggested that this problem of labor and material costs, as well as workmanship be referred to the Human Resources Committee Council Member Kopczynski indicated that this should be investigated by a committee, he said - that Council President Parent should appoint three Councilmen to investigate this matter. The Council recessed for five minutes. Council Member Dombrowski made a motioni-to stop debate, seconded by Council Member Horvath. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 613 =78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolu- tion 614 -78, seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Miller made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 615 -78, seconded by Council Member Adams. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 616 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 617 -78 RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFF- STREET PARKING FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND THE REFINANCING OF THE CITY'S OFF - STREET PARKING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1969 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana ( "City ") has heretofore acquired and constructed certain off - street parking facilities ( "Parking Facilities ") situated on the following real estate: Site I located at the Southeast Corner of Colfax and Main Streets in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more particularly Lots 22, 23 and 24 as shown on the recorded original plat of the Town, now City, of South Bend; Site III located at the northwest corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more particularly Lots 38, 39 and 40 as shown on the recorded original plat of the Town, now City, of South Bend; REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1978 H 11 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED WHEREAS, for the purpose of paying thr cost of constructing the Parking Facilities the City has heretofore issued its Off- street Parking Revenue Bonds, Series 1969 Project ( "1969 which bonds are now outstanding in the principal amount of $3,250,000; and BondsJr') , WHEREAS, officers of the City have determined that it would be advantageous to the City to refinance the 1969 Bonds pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 18- 5- 3.3 -8.5, by the con- veyance of the Parking Facilities to Parking Facilities of South Bend, Inc. ( "Corporation "), and Indiana corporation not - for - profit organized for the purpose of effecting such refinancing, and the leasing of the Parking Facilities from Corporation to the City at rentals sufficient to retire revenue bonds issued by the Corporation for the purpose of acquiring the Parking Faciliti and WHEREAS, OF THE City have caused to be prepared a form of Lease Agreement ( "Lease ") between the Corporation as lessor and the City as lessee, the terms of which Lease have been agreed upon by the Corporation andofficers of the City; and WHEREAS, a petition requesting such refinancing and leasing, signed by not less than 50 tax- paying citizens of the City, has been filed with the Mayor and this Common Council; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that a public hearing be held as provided by Indiana Code 18- 5 -3.3- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana that a public hearing shall be held on April- 24, 1978 on the necessity for the execution of the Lease and the fairness and the reasonableness of the rentals provided therein, and the City Clerk shal give notice of such hearing in the manner provided in Indiana Code 18- 5- 3.3 -7. A public hearing was held at this time on this resolution. Mr. Michael Vance, Deputy Controller indicated this resolution authorized the conveyance of the parking garages to a not - for - profit corporation, who will lease them back to the City of South Bend. He said this resolution does not authorize the lease, it only directs the City 'Clerk to advertise this proposed ordinance for public hearing. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 28 -78 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) (1617 N. BENDIX DIRVE.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to refer this bill, and petiti to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 29 -78 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 30 -78 A'BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO THOMAS S. DREISBACH AND LORIE DREISBACH. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 31 -78 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO ROBERT JOHN DENOOYER AND ANITA RUTH DENOOYER AND JERRY LEE DENOOYER AND JOANNE GRACE DENOOYER. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 32 -78 A BILL REVISING ORDINANCE NO. 5544 -73, PERTAINING TO PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Adams. Council Member Adams asked Mr. Parker, Deputy City Attorney, to ascertain if the title of this bill was correct. The motion carried. BILL NO. 33 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING INTEREST EARNED FROM THE PURCHASE OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE 1977 PARK DISTRICT BONDS TO THE PARK DISTRICT BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND 50 IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,000.00. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 34 -78 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20,.ARTICLE 3, ABANDONED VEHICLES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED BILL NO. 44 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $36,200.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE OPERA'T'ION OF CENTURY CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT. APRIL 10, 1978 This bill had first reading. Mr. Michael Vance, Deputy Controller, indicated that the title of this bill was incorrect. He said it should read "for various Fire Department activities ", instead of "For the operation of Century Center ". Council Member Miller made a motion to amend the title of this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 45 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $18,085.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 46 -77 A BILL WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFF - STREET PARKING FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND THE REFINANCING OF THE CITY's OFF - STREET PARKING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1969 PROJECT: AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF SAID PARKING FACILITIES TO PARKING FACILITIES OF SOUTH BEND, INC., AND THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Miller asked that this bill be placed first on the agenda. BILL NO. 47 -78 A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to refer this bill to the City Engineer and set it for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. Tom Cressy, 1113 Edison Road, spoke to the Council again regarding the City's group insur- ance. Council Member Miller made a motion to refer this matter to the Personnel and Finance Committee for a public meeting on the issue, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council Member Adams indicated that this meeting would be held after Corporate Policyholder's report is received. She said she would give a week's notice. Mr. Cressy gave the Council the list of questions he was going to ask. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reports from Area Plan - North of Ironwood and East of Ireland Road, and Taylor and West Wash- ington Streets. Council Member Adams made a motion to set the appropriate bills for public hearing and second reading April 24, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Motion carri NEW BUSINESS Council Member Adams made a motion to start the April 24, 1978 meeting at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Miller indicated that Mr. John Hunt had retired, and he thought the Council should recognize this in some way. Council President Parent indicated that he would write.a letter to Mr. Hunt. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Coucil Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED- J" ir G' , Ci y Clerk Presid V ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++