HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-78 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 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, August 28, 1978, at 4:00 p.m. Council President Parent
presiding. The meeting was called to order, and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor,
Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent
ABSENT: None
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
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REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED)
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 August 14, 1978 meeting of the Council and
found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s /Mary Christine Adams
Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the August 14, 1978, meeting be placed
on file, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. 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, August 28, 1978, at 4:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank
Horvath presiding.
BILL NO. 142 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $338,900.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION COSTS
TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on. the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, madE
the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill seeked the appropriation for the fourth
year Community Development Administration. He indicated this budget represented minimum costs
necessary to preserve the high wquality of the Community Development Program. Council Member
Adams made a motion to cut this budget by $6,500 in order to delete the acquisition of motor
equipment, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams madE
a motion to recommended this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council MembE
Kopczynski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 143 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $330,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bing the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, madE
the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for administrative
expenditures for the Bureau of Housing. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 144 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $45,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUND FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL COSTS, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, madE
the presentation for the bill He indicated this appropriation was for the administration of
substandard building activities which are to be undertaken as part of the Community Development
Program. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 145 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A DEMOLITION
PROGRAM FOR UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
indicated this bill was for the appropriation of monies to be used for the continuation of the
demolition and clearance activity. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 146 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $12,220 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR GENERAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR MUESSEL
PARK, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for paving of
a basketball court, bleachers, playground equipment, installation of a drinking fountain,
picnic tables and charcoal grills. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 147 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK PROJECTS TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearin gon the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for general
improvements at Coquiliard Park. He indicated that priorities for final park improvements will
be established between the Park Department and the neighborhood organization and reisdents.
Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 148 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTHEAST
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was a supplemental appropriation of
$7,000 to complete necessary rehabilitation of the Center. He indicated this money was necessary
to bring the building up -to -code. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 149 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING REPAIR MATERIALS TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND THE REAL SERVICES AGENCY.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Pat Osmon, of Community Development, made the pre-
sentation for the bill. She indicated this money would be used to purchase housing repair
materials, by REAL Services. She indicated REAL conducts a Title XX Housing Service Program
which provides home repairs to older adults. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 150 -78 A BILL APPRPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR NON - PROFIT GROUP REHABILITATION OF SUB -
STANDARD HOUSING UNITS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION-OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
THE BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Deputy Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was for the continuation
of the Non - profit Group Rehabilitation Grant Program. He indicated they would make available
grants to groups that request CD monies for this purpose. Council Member Miller made a motion
to eliminate the first four lines of the Statement of Purpose and Intent, seconded by Council
Member Taylor. Council Members Parent and Adams indicated they were opposed to this motion.
the motion failed. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Parent. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 151 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR PROJECT REHABILITATION GRANTS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RENEW, INC.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that during the past three CD Program Years,
Renew, Inc., has utilized CD Non - profit Group Rehab Grant money to assist them in rehabing ap-
proximately twenty -five homes for low - income families. He indicated that since Renew clients
repay money on extended terms, the agency is in need of financial assistance to continue its
activities. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
Council President Parent made a motion to suspend the rules to have public hearing on Bill Nos.
154 -78, 155 -78,' 157 -78 and 158 -78, at this time, seconded by Counci !Member Taylor. The motion
carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 154 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $15,890.00 OF STATE YOUTH SERVICES
BUREAU GRANT MONIES FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CRIME
CONTROL FUND FOR VARIOUS YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU ACTIVITIES
DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1978 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1979.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made
the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation covers administrative costs not
completely covered by the 1978 Revenue Sharing request. Council Member Adams made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion
carried.
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 155 -78 A BILL FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL
PARK FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,000.00 TO ACCOUNTS
214.0, 221.0, 222.0., 224.0, 241.0, 251.0, 312.0,
321.0, 323.0, 331.0, 363.0, 370.0, 372.0, 410.0,
430.0, 440.0, 510.0, 520.0, 580.0, 640.0, 722.0,
and 726.0.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Parks, made the pre-
sentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was to purchase a much needed garbage
compactor. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 156 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $17,475.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE PARKING GARAGE
BUDGET IN THE PARKING GARAGE FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joseph Nagy, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated that this transfer would allow the Bureau of Parking Garages to
change operation of the garages, caused by the heavy snows this winter and the elimination of
the parking meter system. Council Member Adams questioned the $9,500 in Other Contractuals.
Mr. Joseph Paszli, Director of Parking Garages, indicated this money was necessary to pay out-
side contractors to remove snow. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 158 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $11,225.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE PARKING METER
FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time hertofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joseph Nagy, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated this was a companion bill to Bill No. 157 -78. Council Member
Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Adams. The motion carried.
Council Member Adams made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion)
carried and the meeting was recessed at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
BILL NO. 152 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS
AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
TAKE EFFECT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth made the presentation for the bill
He indicated that the proposed budget as submitted is approximately $378,000 above the allowable
1979 levy and rate. He indicated that prior to submittal his staff had cut back the budget
requests approximately 3.7 million dollars. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend the
budget by adding a new section three, making the present section three section four. The new
section three would read "For the fiscal year ending December 31, 1979, there shall be a maximum
of 150 City -owned and /or City- leased passenger vehicles, excluding undercover police vehicles,
in the General Fund," seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council
Member Parent made a motion to amend the budget as follows:
MAYOR
COUNCIL
Acct. No. 110
Receptionist
$8,751
Acct. No.
215
Car Allowance
$2,100
261
Promotional
6,000
230
Instruction
900
700
Office Equip.
850
274
Legal
1,000
$15,611
363
Other Office
Supplies
250
CONTROLLER
550
Subscriptions
200
721
Furn. Fixitures
250
Acct. No. 241
Print, Office
725
Office Equipment
1.00
Supplies
3,000
260
Other Contractuals
93,500
260
Other Contractuals
2,000
98,300
530
Refunds
10,00.0
550
Subscriptions
100
BOARD OF
WORKS
510
Insurance
9,500
213
Travel
250
Acct. No.
726
Other Equipment
500
$24,850
CITY ENGINEER
CITY CLERK
Acct. No.
722
Motor Equipment
4,800
Acct. No. 252
Equip. Repair
125
213
Travel
350
520
Rents
2,400
725
Office Equip.
1,000
363
Other Office
6,150
Supplies
100
$2,625
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
SUBSTANDARD BARRETT LAW
Acct. No. 722 Motor Equipment
POLICE
Acct. No. 110
230
252
260
370
440
722
725
726
262
Acct. No. 120
222
441
712
726
POLICE PENS
Acct. No. 110
213
260
370
633
531
534
Salaries
Instruction
Equip. Repair
Other Contractuals
Other Supplies
Other Materials
Motor Equipment
Office Equipment
Other Equipment
Medical
Salaries
Gas
Seeds, Trees,
Flowers
Other Structures
Other Equipment
ION
HUMAN RIGHTS
Salaries
Travel
Other Contractuals
Other Supplies
PERF
Pension
Death Benefits
Acct. No. 110 Salaries
$4,500
$17,522
400
2,950
8,000
1,000
1,000
3,150
2,505
4,000
5,000
$45,527
2,000
2,000
2,000
3,000
1,000
$10,000
100
250
1,000
200
3,000
17,800
3,000
$29,550
13,084
Acct. No. 110 Salaries $8,550
FIRE
Acct. No. 110
230
251
262
370
410
440
550
724
726
331
FIRE PENSION
Acct. No. 110
633
252
531
534
Salaries 2,450
Instruction 1,000
Build. Repair 16,650
Medical 3,000
Other Supplies 1,050
Build. Materials 500
Other Materials 300
Subscriptions 100
Radio Equip. 11,000
Other Equip. 15,725
Sec. III (error) 500
Sec. II (error) 1,056
Household Laundry 500
53,831
Salaries 100
PERF 11,200
Equip. Repair 500
Pension 22,000
Death Benefits. 3,000
$36,800
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Acct. No. 251 Bldg. Repair 2,000
321 Gasoline 9,000
430 Repair Parts 500
$11,500
ACTION CENTER
Acct. No. 722 Motor Equipment 2,000
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three
nays (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams and Horvath.) Council Members Adams made a motion to
amend the budget in the Controller's office in account #110, eliminate the assistant personnel
director for a total of $13,629, in account #520 eliminate $2,500 for a leased car, in the
Fire Department account 110 account 110 reduce an assistant fire chief for a total of $5,400
and eliminate the reorganization for a total of $20,800, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski.
The motion failed on a roll call vote of three ayes (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams and
Horvath) and six nays. Council Members Adams made a motion to cut account 213 in the Fire
Department to $2,000. The motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Miller made a
motion to cut account 213 in the Fire Department $2,000, seconded by Council Member'Taylor. The
motion carried. Mr. Isadore Rosenfeld, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, spoke against
the cut in Human Rights of a field worker. Mr. Tony Shelton, 1107 N. Twyckenham, spoke against
the inequities in the black community of the City. Ms. Karen Gleason, Executive Director of
Civic Planning, spoke against encumbering next year's budget by carrying one -half of the election
expense over to the following year, as well as cutting equipment and personnel. Mr. Conrad
Damien, 718 E. Broadway, spoke against closing Fire Station #12. Mr. Tim Brazzel, representativ(
of the Firefighters Union, spoke against closing Station #12. He-indicated the firefighters wer(
concerned about public safety. Mrs. Esther Waldron, 7272 Fellows, indicated she would like the
fire station to remain open. Ms. Georgia Schricker, spoke against the closing of the fire static
Sean Brugh, 1135 E. Indiana, presented a petition with 425 signatures against closing the station
to the Mayor. Mr. Keith Cramer, local firefighters, presented a petition to the Mayor with
2,366 signatures against closing the station. Mr. Jim Beck, 1630 Randolph, indicated he was
opposed to closing the station. Mr. Watsie Garland, indicated he was against closing the station
Council Member Adams asked the Mayor to schedule a Mayor- Council caucus to work out the pro-
blems with the Fire Department. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend her previous motion
regarding the new Section 3, to add the Park Fund and Human Rights, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll
call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams and Horvath.)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CONTINUED
BILL NO. 153 -78 A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1978.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the following
amendments to the levy:
FUND
Corporation General
Park Maintenance
Human Rights
Firemen's Pension
Policemen's Pension
Totals ' '
LEVY ON PROPERTY
3.6027
0.6301
.012
0.3436
0.2590
5.3797
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
$10,898,168
1,906,053
36,300
1,039,390
783,475
$16,273,593
Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept the amendments, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council President
Parent made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City 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 9:30 p.m.,
Council President Parent presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND.READING
ORDINANCE NO. 6432 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $332,400 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH ITS
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend this bill, as amended
in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Counc.
Memb er Adams made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6433 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $330,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING PROGRAM AD-
MINISTRATION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND THE BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had second reading. Council Member ADams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6434 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING .$45,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL COSTS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
THE BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6:35 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISH -
ING.A DEMOLITION PROGRAM FOR UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY.DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF SUBSTANDARD
BUILDINGS.
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 nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6436 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,220 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR GENERAL PARK IMPROVE -
MENTS FOR MUESSEL PARK, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
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 nine ayes.
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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE NO. 6437 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC PARK
PROJECTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE'CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 6438 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY
THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF
HOUSING.
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 nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6439 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR HOUSING REPAIR
MATERIALS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE
REAL SERVICES AGENCY.
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 nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6440 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR NON - PROFIT GROUP RE-
HABILITATION OF SUBSTANDARD HOUSING UNITS, TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE BUREAU OF HOUSING.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6442 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF
THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING
CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as
amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays
(Council Members Kopczynski, Adams and Horvath.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6443--78 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF
TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE..OF RAISING REVENUE TO
MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to amend this bill, as
amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried.
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 six ayes and three nays (Council Members
Kopczynski, Adams and Horvath.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6444 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $15,890.00 OF STATE YOUTH
SERVICES BUREAU GRANT MONIES FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND CRIME CONTROL FUND FOR VARIOUS YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAU ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1978
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1979.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6445 -78
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE
GENERAL PARK FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,000.00 TO
ACCOUNTS 214.0, 221.0, 222.0, 224.0, 241.0, 251.0,
312.0, 321.0, 323.0, 331.0, 363.0, 370.0, 372.0,
410.0, 430.0, 440.0, 510.0, 520.0, 580.0, 640.0,
722.0 and 726.0.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6441 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR PROJECT REHABILITATION GRANTS, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to pass this bill, secon
by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by.a roll call vote of nine ayes.
MEETING
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6446 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $17,475.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE PARKING GARAGE BUDGET
IN THE PARKING GARAGE FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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 nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6447 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $11,225.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE PARKING METER FUND
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Adams made a motion to have public hearing on resolutions A through H, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 633 -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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the.
Common Council; and
WHEREAS, low bid, for the general rehabilitation work under the Community Development Pro-
gram has exceeded $5,000.00.
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 Charles Brown Maintenance Co., Inc. for the general
rehabilitation work on the following property:
82 feet North End
Lot 417 & Lot #18, Elder's 1st Addition 414 -416 E. Wenger Street $6,017.00
Total $5,017.00
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 /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 634 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THECOMMON 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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the Common
Council; and
WHEREAS, low bids for the general rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 Jurtin's Construction Company for the general
rehabilitation work on the following properties:
Lot #16,
Lot #4
Lot #145
Lot #118
Lot #51
Lot #167
Lot #424
Lot #37
Dubails & Keltner Add.
Brazeys 2nd Add.
H. Studebaker 2nd Add.
Bowmans 5th Add.
Oak Park 4th Add.
H. Studebaker 3rd Add
Studebaker Pl. 2nd Add.
Wengers 3rd Add.
1815 S. Carroll Street
1732 S. Main Street
501 E. Milton Street
236 E. Bowman Street
922 E. Fox Street
506 E. Calvert Street
314 E. Ewing Avenue
716 E. Keasey Street
$2,030.00
$2,201.00
5,154.00
1,530.00
1,137.00
6,143.00
4,904.00
4,648.00
$27,747.00
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 /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
41L
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED(CONTINUED
RESOLUTION NO. 635 -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 ELECTRICAL
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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the
Common Council; and
WHEREAS, low bids for the electrical rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 BW Electric Company for the electrical rehabiliation
work in the following properties:
Lot #16
Lot #4
Lot #145
Lot #118
Lot #51
Lot #167
Lot 424
Lot #37
Dubails & Keltner Add.
Brazeys 2nd Add.
H. Studebaker 2nd Add.
Bowmans 5th Add.
Oak Park 4th Add.
H. Studebaker 3rd Add.
Studebaker P1. 2nd Add.
Wengers 3rd Add.
1815 S. Carroll Street
1732 S. Main Street
501 E. Milton Street
236 E. Bowman Street
922 E. Fox Street
506 E. Calvert Street
314 E. Ewing
716 E. Keasey Street
$299.00
766.00
770.00
589.00
639.00
730.00
393.00
898.00
$5,084.00
2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Councl and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
RESOLUTION NO. 636 -78
/s /Roger 0. Parent
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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the Common
Council; and
WHEREAS, low bids for the heating rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 Owens Heating Company for the heating rehabilitation
work on the following properties:
Lot
#4
Brazeys 2nd Add.
1732
S.
Main Street
$1,400.00
Lot
145
H. Studebaker 2nd Add.
501
E.
Milton Street
1,295.00
Lot
#118
Bowmans 5th Add.
236
E.
Bowman Street
950.00
Lot
#51
Oak Park 4th Add.
922
E.
Fox Street
900.00
Lot
#167
H. Studebaker 3rd Add.
506
E.
Calvert Street
1,150.00
Lot
#37
Wengers 3rd Add.
716
E.
Keasey Street
1,500.00
Total $7,195.00
2. That this resoution 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. 637 -78
/s /Roger 0. Parent
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 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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the
Common Council; and
WHEREAS, low bids for the general rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 Charles Brown Maintenance Co., Inc. for the general
rehabilitation work on the following properties:
Lot
#41
Shivleys lst Add.
2113
S.
Kendall
Street
$ 488.00
Lot
419
Raffs 3rd Add.
1504
S.
Kendall
Street
5,078.00
Lot
#294
D. M. Shivelys lst Add.
2202
S.
Williams
Street
4,274.00
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
Lot #68 H. Studebaker 1st Add. 618 E. Dubail Street $6,239.00
2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and afters its adoption
by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
RESOLUTION NO. 638 -78
/s /Roger 0. Parent
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 ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COM-
MUNITY 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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the
Common Council; and
WHEREAS, low bids for the electrical rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 Barnes Electric Company for the electrical rehabili-
tation work on the following properties:
Lot
#200
Summit Pl 2nd Add.
411
S.
Grant Street
$ 338.00
Lot
214
Summit P1 2nd Add.
515
S.
Grant Street
1,115.00
Lot
300
Summit Pl 2nd Add.
520
S.
Carlisle Street
1,201.00
Lot
5
Harris Sub. Add.
1631
W.
Dunham Street
730.00
Lot
51
Gorsuch 4th Add.
749
S.
Grant Street
742.00
Lot
#2
Pecks Sub. Add.
1332
W.
Dunham Street
1,235.00
Lot
#41
Arnold -Himes & Wilson
Add. 1516
W. Fisher Street
709.00
Lot
#31
Summit P1 lst Add.
530
S.
Pulaski Street
894.00
Lot
#414
Summit Pl. 2nd Add.
528
S.
Olive Street
754.00
#31
Summit
Pl
1st Add.
530
S.
$7,719.00
2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and afters its adoption by
the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 639 -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 -73, passed by the South Bend Common
Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000.00 must be approved by the
Common Council; and
WHEREAS, low bids for the general rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 Plaia Construction Company for the general re-
habilitation work on the following properties:
Lot
#200
Summit
Pl
2nd Add.
411
S.
Grant Street
$1,805.00
Lot
#214
Summit
Pl
2nd Add.
515
S.
Grant Street
2,433.00
Lot
#300
Summit
Pl
2nd Add.
520
S.
Carlisle Street
4,094.00
Lot
#5
Harris
Sub. Add.
1631
W.
Dunham Street
1,570.00
Lot
#2
Pecks
Sub.
Add.
1332
W.
Dunham Street
2,244.00
Lot
#41
Arnold
-Himes & Wilson
Add.
1516
W.
Fisher Street
1,004.00
Lot
#31
Summit
Pl
1st Add.
530
S.
Pulaski Street
2,197.00
Lot
#414
Summit
Pl
2nd Add.
528
S.
Olive Street
6,292.00
$24,358.00
2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and afters its adoption
by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
323
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION NO. 640 -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 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 $5,000.00 must be approved by the Common Council;
and
WHEREAS, low bids for the electrical rehabilitation work under the Community Development
Housing Program have exceeded $5,000.00.
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 F &F Electric Company for the electrical rehabilita-
tion work on the following properties:
Lot
#41
Shivelys lst Add.
2113
S.
Kendall Street
$ 791.00
Lot
#19
Raffs 3rd Add.
1504
S.
Kendall Street
1,570.00
Lot
#294
D.M. Shivelys Add.
2202
S.
Williams Street
1,248.00
Lot
#218
Homeland 2nd Add.
1925
S.
Wabash Street
872.00
Lot
#2
Creeds lst Add.
802
W.
Clavert Street
75.00
Lot
#68
H. Studebaker lst Add.
618
E.
Dubail Street
1,718.00
$6,274.00
2. That this resolution shall be in fulll force and effect from and afters its adoption
by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor ofthe City of South Bend, Indiana.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the above resolutions at this time. Mr. James Harcus, Director
of the Bureau of Housing, indicated these resolutions were necessary to allow the Bureau to
proceed with the rehabilitation of the homes listed on the individual resolutions. Council
Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 633 -78, seconded by Council Member Miller.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Adams made a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 634 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 635 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by
a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
636 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 637 -78, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 638 -78, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Serg
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 639 -78, seconded by Council Member Adams. The resolutio
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 640 -78, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 641 -78
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL
PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION, A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH FUNDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION
OF THE STUDEBAKER CORP. ARCHIVES DISCOVERY HALL MUSEUM.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City,
and is the Applicant for a Development Grant for Discovery Hall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I. Hereby established the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to
submit an application for Development and research funds in the amount of $18,075.00.
SECTION II. The Director of Discovery Hall will be designated the Administrative Agent
for this project. For every category established under this Resolution, Director of Discovery
Hall 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
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 this resolution. Mr. Richard Welsh, Director of
Discovery Hall, indicated this grant application, if received, would be used to hire personnel
and buy supplies for a one year period to complete the vast task of arranging and cataloging
the recently donated Studebaker Corp. archives, and publishing findings. He said it was the
City's intent to match these funds in an inkind manner using the 1978 budget. Council Member
Adams expressed her concern regarding the use of the city's match fund to this grant. Council
Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Adams.
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 28, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 161 -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 MASTERBILT, INC.
This bill had first
hearing and second
motion carried.
BILL NO. 162 -78
reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $8,000,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN TO
BRETHREN CARE OF SOUTH BEND, - INC., IN ORDER TO FINANCE
THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF A NOTE AND THE
ASSIGNMENT THEREOF AS SECURITY FOR SAID BONDS, AND
AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST.
This bill had first
hearing and second
motion carried.
BILL NO. 163 -78
reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
reading Septemberl 1, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF SUPPLEMENTAL
MORTGAGE AND LEASE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING
TO METALSTAMP, INC.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
motion carried.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second
reading on BIll Nos. 165 -78, 166 -78 and 167 -78, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion
carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6448 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SOUTH. BEND AND THE PRAIRIE COMPANY FOR 37,800
SQUARE FEET OF THE STUDEBAKER FOUNDRY BUILDING.
This bill had first reading. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the abov(
bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati,
Director of Utilities, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this building would
be used for storage by the Street Department. He said the lease payments would be $29,756 for
the year 1979. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council
Member Miller. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6449 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SNOW REMOVAL
EQUIPMENT FROM DEEDS EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE
AMOUNT OF $14,000.00 DOLLARS.
This bill had first reading. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this bil'
proponents and opponents were given the opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Stancati, Director
of Utilities, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was to purchase snow
removal equipment. Council. Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council
Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6450 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $55,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT 110
"SALARIES AND WAGES" TO ACCOUNT 722 "MOTOR EQUIPMENT"
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION BUDGET OF THE
SEWAGE WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
This bill had first reading. 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 presentation for the bill. He indicated this money would be
used to purchase now removal equipment and a force feed loader. Council Member Miller indicate
he felt the City had sufficient snow removal equipment. Council Member Taylor made a motion
to pass this billl, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote
of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Miller.)
BILL NO. 167 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,687.89 FROM THE
CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO THE
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ABSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE
DRIVES IN CREST MANOR, SECTION 2.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and econd reading September 11, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion car-
ried.
BILL NO. 168 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,834.34 FROM THE
CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO THE
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR °PROSPECT STREET FROM
CALVERT STREET TO DELAWARE STREET.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING : 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 169 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,500.00 FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 110.0 SALARIES AND WAGES, REGULAR, TO ACCOUNT NO.
726.0, OTHER EQUIPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00.
ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF COMMUNICATIONS
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 170 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $3,600.00 FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 722.0, OTHER EQUIPMENT, TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.0, OTHER
CONTRACTUALS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,600.00. ALL ACCOUNTS
BEING WITHIN THE CITY ENGINEER BUDGET OF THE GENERAL
FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 171 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $60,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT
110.0, SALARIES AND WAGES, REGULAR, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,000.00, AND ACCOUNT 120.0, SALARIES AND WAGES,
TEMPORARY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 TO ACCOUNT 252.0,
EQUIPMENT REPAIR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00, ALL
ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF STREETS BUDGET
OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend this bill to read
Account 430.0 Equipment Repair, instead of 252 Equipment Repair, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and second reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski
The motion carried.
REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN
Northeast corner of Inwood and Ironwood:
"Upon a motion by Rene Vandewalle, being seconded by Kenneth
Woods and carried with Earl Kime abstaining, the petition
of Brethren Care of South Bend, Inc., to zone from "A"
Residential, "A" Height and Area, to "B" Residential, "B"
Height and Area, property located at the northeast corner
of Inwood and Ironwood Drive, City of South Bend, is re-
turned to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation,
subject to a final site plan."
Northeast corner of Pleasant and Ironwood:
"Upon a motion by June Stratton, being seconded by Harry
Casad and unanimously carried, the petition of Dale A.
Brink, to zone from "B" Residential "A" Height and Area,
to "C" Commercial, "F" Height and Area, property located
at the northeast corner of Pleasant and Ironwood, City
of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council with an
unfavorable recommendation."
Council Member Adams made a motion to set the appropriate bills for public hearing and second
reading September 11, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
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 Adams. The motion carried and
the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Presi(yefifJ