HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-78 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 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, December 11, 1978, at 6:00 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
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 November 20, 1978, meeting of the Council
and found them correct.
The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved.
/s Roger 0. Parent
Council Member Taylor made a motion that the minutes of the November 20, 1978, meeting of the
Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Adams. 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, December 11, 1978, at 6:04 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Frank
Horvath presiding.
BILL NO. 196 -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) (JEFFERSON BLVD. AND
34TH STREET.)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. David Keckley, attorney for the petitioner, made the
presentation. He explained that the rezoning would be for a dental office. He described the
surrounding area, which he indicated was fringe commercial. He indicated he did not feel that
this land could be used for residential because of the commercial aspects. Mr. Sparky Casini
of Doolittle Realty indicated he had two petitions in favor of this rezoning. He said this
dental office was the best use for this land. Mr. Louis Mundell 127 S. 34th, spoke against this
rezoning. He indicated this was spot zoning. He presented a petition against the rezoning.
Mr. C. J. Chrapliwy, 103 S. 34th Street spoke He
this rezoning. Mr. Leslie Baumgartner,
228 33rd, the precinct committeeman, indicated that everyone who had contacted him regarding
this zoning was not in favor. Mr. M. Howard, 34th Street, spoke against this rezoning. Council
Member Adams made a motion that this bill go to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Council
Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 197 -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) (PART OF WEST NORTH
SHORE DRIVE.)
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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11 1978
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Parent made the presentation for the
bill. He indicated he sponsored this bill at the request of the neighborhood. He said this
bill presented a good step in regard to preserving the neighborhood. Mr. John Oxian, vice
president of the Historic Preservation Commission, asked for an amendment to the bill. He
indicated that west should be changed to east in the lines eleven and thirteen of the description
Council President Parent made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The
motion carried. Mr. Oxian indicated that a committee was established in the neighborhood and
they had worked to obtain this status for North Shore Drive. A slide presentation of the neigh-
borhood was given. Ms. Charlotte Whittaker, 229 W. North Shore, indicated that the residents
wrote the standards for the district to establish it as the first local historic district.
Council Member ADams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 199 -78' A BILL AMENDING SECTION 4 -3 OF CHAPTER 4, AMUSEMENTS, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard, Council Member Adams indicated that her committee had
met on this matter. She said they recommended that pinball machines not be licensed starting
January 1. She indicated that the City Attorney, the Council Attorney and the attorney re-
presenting the machine owners, work on a licensing requirement for arcades, as well as the
zoning regulations. She made a motion to amend this bill from the title down by substituting a
bill that will remove pinball machine licensing starting January 1, 1979, seconded by Council
Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 219 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,300.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING AUDIT TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
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 continuation of the public hearing from
the last Council meeting. He said this bill represented an affirmative action on the part of
the City to determine if housing descrimination exists in the City. Mr. Ray White, local realtor
indicated that the Board of Realtors had worked hard to eliminate descrimination in housing in
this area. He said Human Rights had not established the fact that there is any descrimination
in the City. He said they were against spending money to look for a problem that they have not
proven exists. Mr. Wim Vidall, 1734 Fox, indicated there were no other surveys that had been
taken that dealt with this problem. Ms. Rose Perkings, 725 E. Wenger, indicated there was not
equal housing in the,City. She spoke in favor of this bill. Mr. Hollis Hughes, 6126 Miami,
spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Dombrowski indicated that the Human Rights Commissio
should be able to handle any problem regarding housing without a survey. He made a motion that
this bill be recommended to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. Couc
President Parent indicated he was in favor of this survey. Council Member Miller made a motion
to amend this bill by deleting the South Bend Human Rights Commission in the title and in the
bill, and to reduce the total amount to $9,550, and to substitute a new Section II, "The results
of this survey shall be used for statistical purposes and no individual names or places should
be included in any report, seconded by Council Member Taylor. After discussion, Council Member
Miller withdrew his motion. The motion to recommend unfavorable passed by a roll call vote of
six ayes and three nays (Council Members Miller, Taylor.and Parent.)
BILL NO. 223 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $3,072 FROM CD PROGRAM
77 -605 (FIRE TRUCK) TO CD PROGRAM 77 -605 (FIRE STATION)
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,072.00. BOTH COST CATEGORIES BEING
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET FROM THE
1977 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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 transfer would allow the Fire Department
to purchase needed furniture and fixtures incidental to the efficient and effective utilization
of the newly constructed station. Council Member Kocpzynski made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 224 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPi
THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF CENTURY CENTER
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME
SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
)SE OF DEFRAYING
OF THE CITY OF
BEGINNING
1979, INCLUDING
WHEN THE SAME
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 presentation
for the bill. He asked for the following amendments: amend total of account no. 110 to
$239,175.00; amend total of 100 accounts to $399,684.00; amend account 252 from $2,290 to $2,000;
amend account 260 from $89,776 to 88,625; amend total of 200 accounts to $393,035; amend account
331 from 020,700 to $18,700; amend total 300 accounts to $22,130; amend account 430 from $26,550
to $20,000; amend total 400 accounts to $26,000; amend account 520 from $29,000 to $27,000, amend
total 500 accounts to $41,554. amend account no. 726 from $1,250 to $1,000; amend total 1979
budget to $947,500.00.
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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion carried. Mr. Fred Kahn, chairman of the Century Center Board indicated this budget had
been cut by approximately $100,000. He gave a brief presentation on expected revenue for 1979.
Council Member Miller indicated that the Century Center Committee had met and this budget was
reviewed extensively. He indicated that he, as well as Council Member Szymkowiak, recommended
this budget favorable. Council Member Adams made the following amendments: reduce account 120
to $200,000; reduce account 212 to $2,000; reduce account 251 to $5,000; account 410 reduce to
$3,000; account 430 reduce to $12,500; account 620 reduce to $20,145; account 630 reduce to
$24,875; account 640 reduce to $9,500; account 726 reduce to $1,000; seconded by Council Member
Kopczynski. She indicated that with the $5,,000 her amendments cut, this budget was still
$120,000 over last year. Council President Parent asked if there would be any staff increases.
Mr. Kahn indicated there would not be any increase in staff. Council Member Kopczynski indicat
he could not support this bill. He questioned whether or not Council Member Miller could vote
on this bill, since he was a member of the Century Center Board of Managers and this could be
conflict of interest. Council Members Dombrowski and Horvath indicated they supported Council
Member Adams budget cuts. Council Members Parent and Taylor indicated they could not support
Council Member ADams' budget cuts. Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney, indicated there
was no conflict of interest and that Council Member Miller could vote on this budget. Council
Member Adams' motion to amend this bill was defeated by a roll call vote of four ayes and five
nays (Council Members Serge, Rzymkowiak, Miller, Taylor and Parent.) 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 five ayes and four nays (Council
Members Kocpzynski, Adams, Dombrowski and Horvath.)
BILL NO. 225 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,275 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS.
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DISCOVERY HALL BUDGET OF THE
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent:
were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Marsha Mullins, of Discovery Hall, made.the presenta-
tion for the bill. Council Member Adams asked what the $6,000 in Other Contractuals would cover
Ms. Mullins was unable to answer the question. She indicated die would go back to the office and
find the answer and return. Council Member Adams made a motion to continue public hearing on
this bill until the end of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 226 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $462.00 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS BUDGET 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. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development,
made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary for this departmen-
to operate for the balance of 1978. Council Member Parent made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable,.seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 227 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,600.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO.
251.0, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES REPAIR, TO ACCOUNT NO.
370.0, OTHER SUPPLIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 ALL
ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF .BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL 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 this transfer was necessary for this department to operate for the
balance of 1978. Council Member Dombrowski made a.motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 228 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,120 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 130.0,
EXTRA AND - OVERTIME, TO ACCOUNT NO. 440. 0,, OTHER MATERIALS, ,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,120. ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE
BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING BUDGET OF THE GENERAL 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 this transfer was necessary in order for this department to operate
for the balance of 1978. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski; The motion carried.
BILL NO. 229 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $500.00 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL /ACTION CENTER
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL 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. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary in order for this department to operate
for the balance of 1978. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
BILL NO. 230 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,012 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 221.0,
ELECTRIC CURRENT, TO ACCOUNT NO. 223.0, HEAT, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $991.00 AND TO ACCOUNT NO. 224.0, WATER, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$4.00, AND TO ACCOUNT NO. 370.0, OTHER SUPPLIES, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $17.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the.above bill, proponennts and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joseph Nagy, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary in order for this department to operate
for the balance of 1978. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 231 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $62,420 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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 presentation
for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary in order for this department to operate
for the balance of 1978. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 232 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,350 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE BUREAU OF SOLID
WASTE OF SOLID WASTE FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity-to be heard. Mr. Ron Budzinski, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary in order for this department to operate
for the balance of 1978. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 233 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $5,000 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 322.0,
OIL, TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.0, OTHER CONTRACTUALS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $45.00, AND ACCOUNT NO. 323.0, TIRES AND TUBES, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,775.00, AND ACCOUNT NO. 324.0, OTHER GARAGE AND
MOTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $180.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE
LOCAL ROAD AND STREET SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joseph Nagy, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated this transfer was necessary in order for this department to operate
for the balance of 1978. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 234 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $69,000 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE BUREAU OF WATER
WORKS OF THE WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr..Ron Budzinski, fiscal officer, asked that this bill
be amended by increasing the total transfer to $117,000, and decreasing account 110 by $117,000
and increasing account 1.20, Salaries and Wages, Temporary by $37,000, and account 130, Extra
and Overtime by $11,000. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by
Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 235 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
WATER OF THE SEWAGE
BEND, INDIANA.
THE SUM OF $32,000 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE BUREAU OF WASTE -
WORKS GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents)
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Ron Budzinski, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He asked that this bill be amended to $89,000, increasing account 110.0, Salaries
and Wages Regular to $57,000 and account 350.0 Chemicals to $19,500 for a total of $89,000, and
adding account 130, Extra and Overtime, in the amount of $57,000, to the accounts being increased
Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to:.recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11 1978
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 236 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $47,600 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET OF
THE GENERAL 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. Division Chief Glenn Terry, made the presentation for
the bill. He asked that this bill be amended to $47,000. He asked for an increase in account
no. 212.0, Postage to $200, a decrease in account 252.0 Equipment Repair to $5,100, eliminate
account 323.0, Tires and Tubes in the amount of $1,000 and increase account 370.0 Other Supplies
to $6,150. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 237 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $28,700 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE BUREAU OF SEWERS
OF THE SEWAGE WORKS GENERAL 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. Ron Budzinski, fiscal officer, made the presentation
for the bill. He asked that this bill be amended to $59,700, and add account no. 130.0 Extra
and Overtime, in the amount of $31,000. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. Council Member Miller made a motion
to recommend this bill to theCouncil favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowsk:
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 238 -78 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, DIVISION 3 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS A MERIT SYSTEM OF PROMOTIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent.,
were given an opportunity to be heard. Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney, made the pre-
sentation for the bill. She indicated that this bill will delete the written competivitive
examination, the situational testing, and the percentage groupings. She indicated that the
Merit Board proposed the substitution of performance evaluations, promotional potentials and
oral interviews. Council Member Taylor indicated that this proposed amendment reflected many
hours of hard work and deliberation by the Police Merit Board. He indicated that this issue
has always received bi- partisan support from the Council. He said this Council has been on
record three times with a nine -zero vote. He asked for the continued support of the Police
Merit.System. Mr. Dick Albright, president of-the Police Merit Board, spoke in favor of this
bill. He indicated this proposed bill fits the South Bend Police Department better than the
original ordinance. Terry Bensley, President,of the F.O.P., indicated the lodge was totally
against this amendment. Mr. John Cimino, Police Merit Board Coordinator, spoke in favor of
this bill. Council Member Serge indicated he was against this bill. Council President Parent
indicated this amendment would make the plan more workable. He said he supported this amendment
Council Member Adams spoke against this amendment. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council unfavorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The
motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays•(Council Members Miller, Taylor
and Parent.)
BILL NO. 225 -78
A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,275 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DISCOVERY.HALL BUDGET OF.THE
GENERAL REVENUE SHARING RUST FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA (CONTINUED FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING.)
Ms. Marsha Mullins indicated that the $6,000 being transferred to Other Contractuals would be
used to pay two months rent on the annex, and to install a' humidifier system in Discovery Hall.
Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconder
by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member
Kocpzynski made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded by Council Membe=
Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
Chairman
Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South
reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at
Council President Parent presiding and nine members present.
BILLS. SECOND READING
BILL NO. 196 -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)
(JEFFERSON BLVD. AND 34TH STREET.)
Bend
9:35 p.m.,
Council Member Aeams made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski.
The bill was defeated by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 11, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6512 -78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (PART
OF WEST NORTH SHORE DRI,VE.)
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. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by
CouncilMember Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6513 -78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 -3 OF CHAPTER 4, AMUSEMENTS,
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had secone reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to amend this bill, as
amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried.
Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 219 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,300.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP -
MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
AUDIT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE SOUTH BEND
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes and three
nays (Council Members Miller, Taylor and Parent.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6514 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM
77 -605 (FIRE TRUCK) TO CD PROGRAM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,072.00. BOTH
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC W1
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
INDIANA.
OF $3,072 FROM CD PROGRAM
77 -605 (FIRE STATION)
COST CATEGORIES BEING
)RKS BUDGET FROM THE 1977
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded
by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6515 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF CENTURY CENTER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979,
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS
AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill, as amended
in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council
Member Miller made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Members Kocpzynski, Adams
Dombrowski and Horvath.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6516 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,275 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DISCOVERY HALL
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6517 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $462.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS BUDGET
OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS 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. 6518 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,600 FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 251.0 BUILDINGS AND STRUCUTURES REPAIR, TO ACCOUNT NO. 370.0
OTHER SUPPLIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00, ALL ACCOUNTS
BEING WITHIN THE BUREAU OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUDGET OF
THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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. 6519 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,120 FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 130.0, EXTRA AND OVERTIME, TO ACCOUNT NO. 440.0, OTHER
MATERIALS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,120, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING
WITHIN THE BUREAU OF TRAFFIC AND LIGHTING BUDGET OF THE
GENERAL 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.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6520 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $500.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL /ACTION
CENTER BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
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. 6521 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM-OF $1,012 FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 221.0, ELECTRIC CURRENT, TO ACCOUNT NO. 223.0, HEAT,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $991.00, AND TO ACCOUNT NO. 224.0, WATER,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4.00 AND TO ACCOUNT NO. 370.0, OTHER
SUPPLIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17.00, ALL ACCOUNTS BEING
WITHIN THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM BUDGET OF THE GENERAL
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. 6522 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF.$62,420.FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OF THE GENERAL
FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded b3
Council Member Serge. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council
Member Kopzynski.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6523 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $13,350 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE
BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE OF SOLID WASTE 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. 6524 -78 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $4,000 FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 322.0, OIL, TO ACCOUNT NO. 260.0, OTHER CONTRACTUALS,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $45.00, AND ACCOUNT NO.. 323.0, TIRES AND
TUBES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,775.00 AND ACCOUNT 324.0,
other garage and motor, in the amount of $180.00, ALL
ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET SPECIAL
DISTRIBUTION FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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. 6525 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $117,000 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE
BUREAU OF WATER WORKS OF THE SEWAGE WORKS GENERAL FUND OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge 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
Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members
Adams and Kopczynski.)
ORDINANCE NO. 6526 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $89,000 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE BUDGET OF THE
BUREAU OF WASTEWATER OF THE SEWAGE WORKS GENERAL FUND
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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.
Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 6527 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $47,000 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
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.
Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call-vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member
Kopczynski.)
,h
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6528 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $59,700 FROM
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
BUDGET OF THE BUREAU OF SEWERS OF THE SEWAGE WORKS
GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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.
Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Dombrowski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 238 -78 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, DIVISION
3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS A MERIT SYSTEM OF PROMOTIONS FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to defeat this bill,
seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill was defeated by a roll call vote of six ayes
and three nays (Council Members Miller, Taylor and Parent.)
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF EXCESS CITY
PROPERTY TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS FOR ONE DOLLAR
($1.00.)
A public hearing was held at this time on this resolution. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller,
indicated this resolution would authorize the Board of Public Works to dispose of the parcels
of property contained in the list attached to the resolution. He said this property would be
sold adjacent property owners for $1.00. He said the list of properties has been submitted
to those City agencies which may have an interest in the retention of such property for their
approval. He said in the event there are two adjacent property owners want a parcel that is
available, the parcel would be divided equally. Council Member Se -ge made a motion to adopt
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Kopczynski indicated
that perhpas the City should not sell some of this property, as it could be used for off - street
parking and widening of streets. Council Member Serge withdrew his motion. Council Member
Adams made a motion to continue public hearing on this resolution until the next meeting and
refer it to the Public Works Committee, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carrie
RESOLUTION NO. 664 -78 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND AND PRENCO COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION OF
THE SOLUBLE WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY AT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose and intent of the Resolution is to approve the agreement between the City of South
Bend acting through its Board of Works and Board of Wastewater Commissioners and the Prenco
Company for the operation of the soluble waste disposal facility at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
This facility has not been in operation for a couple of years and the agreement provides for
Prenco Company to make the necessary capital investments to put the facility back in working
order in exchange for being allowed.to operate the facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
SECTION I. That the agreement entered into between the City of South Bend acting through its
Board of Works and Board of Wastewater Commissioners and the Prenco Company on December 4, 1978,
a copy of which is attached hereto made a part hereof, is hereby approved.
SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
/s /Roger 0. Parent
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held at this time on this resolution. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of
Public Works, indicated this agreement provides for Prenco to make the necessary capital
investments to put.the facility in working order in exchange for being allowed to operate the
facility. He said this lease was for a ten year period. Council Member Serge made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by
a roll call vote of nine ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 666 -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 F &F Electric Co. for the electrical rehabilitation
•
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
Lot
#53 -54
H. Studebakers lst
1614
So.
Fellows
$ 840.00
Lot
#38
Southeast lst
1009
E.
Milton
455.00
Lot
#116
Haneys
237
E.
Indiana Ave.
1,080.00
Lot
#117
Haneys
241
E.
Indiana Ave.
1,165.00
Lot
#61
Wengers Kreigbaums 2nd
1502
Virginia
470.00
Lot
#55 -56
Oak Park lst
1615
S.
High St.
505.00
Lot
#6
Southeast lst
1014
E.
Dayton
1,175.00
237 E. Indiana Ave.
1,200.00
Lot #117
Haneys
241 E. Indiana Ave.
TOTAL
$5,690.00
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. 667 -79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
1. 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 /Mary Christine Adams.
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 668 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE NON- PROFIT
GROUP CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITA-
TION 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, the rehabilitation work under the Community Development Program 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 Renew, Incorporated, for the rehabilitation work on
the following property:
Lot #12 Wall & Hienes Sub BOL /90 1010 W. Jefferson $7,669.82
Total 7,669.82
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
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.
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
Co., for the heating rehabilitation
work on the following
properties:
Lot #53 -54
H. Studebaker lst
1614 S. Fellows St.
$1,100.00
Lot #116
Haneys
237 E. Indiana Ave.
1,200.00
Lot #117
Haneys
241 E. Indiana Ave.
1,395.00
Lot #61
Wenger Kreigbaums 2nd
1502 Vriginia
70.00
Lot #1085
3rd Plat Summit Place
741 S. Kaley St.
1,050.00
Lot #6
Southeast lst
1014 E. Dayton St.
1,250.00
TOTAL
$6,065.00
1. 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 /Mary Christine Adams.
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 668 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE NON- PROFIT
GROUP CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00 FOR THE REHABILITA-
TION 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, the rehabilitation work under the Community Development Program 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 Renew, Incorporated, for the rehabilitation work on
the following property:
Lot #12 Wall & Hienes Sub BOL /90 1010 W. Jefferson $7,669.82
Total 7,669.82
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. 665 -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.
381A
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 Develop-
ment 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 Co. for the
general rehabilitation work on the following properties:
Lot
#53 -54
H. Studebaker lst
1614
So. Fellows
$6,424.00
Lot
#38
Southeast lst
1009
E. Milton
875.00
Lot
#116
Haneys
237
E. Indiana Ave.
5,043.00
Lot
#117
Haneys
241
E. Indiana Ave.
3,464.00
Lot
#61
Wengers Kreigbaums 2nd
1502
Virginia
3,673.00
Lot
#55 -56
Oak Park lst
1615
So. High St.
856.00
Lot
#61
Southeast 1st
824
E. Milton
9-65.00
Lot
#37
Bowman's 3rd
216
E. Calvert St.
1,224.00
Lot
#1085
3rd Plat Summit Place
741
S. Kaley St.
9,648.00
Lot
#6
Southeast lst
1014
E. Dayton
5-,667.00
TOTAL $37,839.00
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
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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION NO. 669 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND,.INDIANA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE
NON- PROFIT GROUP CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00
FOR THE REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP -
MENT 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, the rehabilitation work under the Community Development Program 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 Grace A.M.E. Zion Church,for the rehabilitation work
on the following property:
Lot #176 Muessel Third 111 N. Blaine $8,000.00
Total $8,000.00
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
A publichearing was held on these resolutions at this time. Mr. James Harcus, Director of the
Bureau of Housing, indicated that these resolutions would allow the Bureau to continue with
their rehabilitation work. Council Member Adams questioned some of the expenditures in this
program. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 665 -78, seconded by Council
Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay
(Council Member Adams.) Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 666 -78,
seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 667 -78, seconded by Council Member
Adams. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Szymkowiak
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 668 -78, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 669 -78, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 670 -78 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FROM ACCOUNT NO. 0213.0 TRAVEL
EXPENSE TO ACCOUNT 262.0 MEDICAL, SURGICAL, DENTAL.
BOTH ACCOUNTS ARE IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET OF THE
GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing
annual budget so that it is now necessary to transfer money from one account to another in the
annual budget to allow the Fire Department to fulfull its functions, and
WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that a certain account in the Fire Depa - tment's budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I.
to -wit:
Account
0213.0
SECTION II.
to -wit:
262.0
That the following account be reduced in the amount set opposite said account,
Description
Travel Expense
Amount
$400.00
That the following account be increased in the amount set opposite said accoun
Medical, Surgical, Dental
$400.00
That the transfer of funds as set:brth in Section I and Section II are necessary for the proper
and efficient operation and functioning of the Fire Department. An extraordinary emergency is
declared to exist concerning the foregoing transfer, and it is in the best interest to do so.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from andafter its passage
by the Common Council of the City of South Bend.
/s /Mary Christine Adams
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on this resolution at this time. Assistant Chief Daniel Mirocha, in-
dicated this transfer was necessary to pay medical bills for a firefighter who was injured
earlier this year. Council Member Miller made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The resolution was. adopted by 4 roll call vote of nine ayes.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1 1 , 1Q78
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION NO. 671 -78
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO INVEST CERTAIN IDLE FUNDS
DURING THE YEAR 1979 IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIANA CODE
5 -13 -1 and 5 -13 -2.
WHEREAS, there are certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend which may be in-
vested for periods of time without affecting the operations of the various department of
the City and;
WHEREAS, Indiana Code 5 -13 -1 and 5 -13 -2 enables the Controller to invest such idle
funds with the approval of the Common Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION I. That during the calendar year 1979, the Controller invest certain idle funds
of the Civil City of South Bend for such periods of time that he determines are not needed
for the mrmal operations of the various departments of Civil City.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and afters its passage
by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor.
/s /Mary Christine Adams
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on this resolution at this time. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller,
indicated this resolution would allow him to invest idle City funds. Council Member Miller
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILLS. FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 6529 -78
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT,
MORTGAGE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVE-
NUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE.EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO
F & F REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to suspend the rules, and
have public hearing and second reading on this bill, as well as 10B on the agenda, seconded
by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion passed on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This
being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Develop-
ment Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $300,000 bond issue
would be used for the acquisition of land and construction of a facility to be leased to
K &F Manufacturing, Inc., in the Industrial Park in Granger. He said this facility will
initially employ approximately fifteen new employees. 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. 6530 -78 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LEASE, MORTGAGE
AND TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO DENTAL
ARTS BUILDING PARTNERSHIP.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent
were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Develop-
ment Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $900,000 bond issue
would be used for land acquisition and construction of a new building and 'equipment to be
located at 213 N. Notre Dame. He said this facility will employ approximately eleven new
persons with a yearly payroll of approximately $147,600. 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.
BILL NO. 241 -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) (SCOTTSDALE ADDITION.)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill and petition
to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 242 -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) (107 S. GREENLAWN.)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill and petition
to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 243 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 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 bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
Is
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11 1979
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
BILL NO. 244 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $290,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING, FOR THE OPERATION OF CENTURY CENTER, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE
CENTURY CENTER BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 245 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $60,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING, FOR THE OPERATION OF THE YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAU, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 246 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $28,636.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF LAW.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 247 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $51,125.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE RIVER BEND PLAZA, TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 248 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS GENERAL REVENUE
SHARING, FOR OPERATING THE DISCOVERY HALL PORTION
OF CENTURY CENTER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1979, TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 249 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $57,450.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS
TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT.OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 250 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,582.00 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING, FOR OPERATING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM FOR.THE CALENDAR YEAR 1979, TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 251 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $60,089 FROM THE FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE MAYOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL/
ACTION CENTER TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRA-
TION AND FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1978
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED
ORDINANCE NO. 6531 -78 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $560.00 FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE HUMAN RIGHTS
BUDGET OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS FEDERAL FUND OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to suspend the rules and have
public hearing andsecond reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The
motion carried on a roll call vote of nine,ayes. 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 Human Resources, made the presentation for the bill. He in-
dicated this transfer was necessary for the operation of the Department for the balance of this
year. 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.
BILL NO. 253 -78
A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,500.00 FROM THE DISCOVERY HALL
FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR RENTAL OF
STORAGE SPACE FOR THE STUDEBAKER COLLECTION TO BE AD-
MINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 6532 -78
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $30,828.64 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY
SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY
SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to 'suspend the rules and have
public hearing and second reading, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried
on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public - hearing on
the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Joseph
Nagy, fiscal officer, indicated this transfer was necessary in order for this department to
operate for the balance of the year. Council Member Miller made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILL NO. 255 -78
A BILL OF DETERMINATION FOR SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
OWNED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR PARK PURPOSES.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public
hearing and second reading January 8, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion
carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council President Parent indicated that the following bills should be stricken from the record.
BILL NO. 139 -77 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (3101 S. MICHIGAN ST.)
BILL NO. 145 -77 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK
UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68,
AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND (ODD FELOWS BLDG.)
BILL NO. 164 -77
BILL NO. 28 -78
A BILL AMENDING ORDIAANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (229 E. IRELAND ROAD.)
A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE ZONINGORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PORTAGE AVENUE
AND THE INDIANA TOLL ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY.)
Council M -mber Miller made a motion to.strike these bills from the record, seconded by Council
Member Horvath. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member
Adams made a motion to adourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and
the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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