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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-23-79 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JULY 23. 1979 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, July 23, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent ABSENT: Council Member Serge 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 July 9, 1979, meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s /Roger Parent Council Member Dombrowski made a motion that the minutes of the July 9, 1979, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President Parent indicated that resolution 9B on the agenda, an inducement resolution for Express Freight Lines, would be continued until the August 13 meeting of the Council. Council Member Horvath made a motion to suspend the rules and introduce bill 84 -79 under Special Business, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried on a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6606 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TRUST INDENTURE, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO WELTEK, INC. PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing and second reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motio carried on a roll call vote of eight 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 Development Commission made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that on May 14, 1979, the Council passed Ordinance No. 6583 -79, approving this project, however, because of changes made in thtE loan agreement and trust indenture and related documents, it is deemed necessary to have a new ordinance passed. Council Member Adams made a motion to pas this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. 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, July 23, 1979, at 7:09 p.m., with eight members present. Chairman Horvath presiding. REGULAR MEETING JULY 30, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED BILL NO. 45 -79 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) (700.37 FEET WEST OF THE NE CORNER OF IRELAND AND IRONWOOD.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Richard Morgan, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this rezoning was for a planned shopping center. He described the property surrounding the area, which is commercial. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 49 -79 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) (NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF ST. JOSEPH AND CALLANDER.) Council President Parent made a motion to table this .bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. Thi motion carried. BILL NO. 64 -79 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. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. John Oxian, vice president of the Historic Preservation Com- mission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this home at 701 E. Pennsylvania, was both architecturely and historically significant. He said it was one of the oldest homes in the City of South Bend, it was constructed in 1871. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 65 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $275,690.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS -513, CLEVELAND ROAD TRUNK SEWER, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. Mr. Patric McMahon, Director of Public Works, asked that this bill be continued until September 10, 1979. Council President Parent made a motion to continue the bill until September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 74 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU "SHELTER ", A PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 7 -1 -79 AND ENDING 6- 30 -80, 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 opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Mikki Dobski, assistant director of the Youth Ser- vice Bureau, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that the Bureau must vacate its present facility, and F.I.R.E., Inc., graciously agreed to purchase a home at 1322 Lincoln Way East for the purposes of s shelter care facility. She indicated that the Federal carryover funds can be used in part for renovation, to bring the house up to licensing standards, and the remaining funds can be used to purchase appliances and the necessary interior furnishings necessary. Mr. Glenn Terry, division chief in the police department, indicated he was a member of F.I.R.E. and they were going to contribute to the Shelter. He urged passage of this bill. Council President Parent made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor.. The motion carried. BILL NO. 75 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT FOR MOTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. 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 that the Park Department's budget was reduced by $66,500, however, the mayor agreed to the use of Revenue Sharing Funds to restore $50,000 back into the motor equipment account. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 76 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $3,681,617.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP - MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 5, 1979 AND ENDING JULY 4, 1980, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jon Hunt, Director of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the bill should be amended showing the program year July 7, 1979 to July 6, 1980. He indicated this appropriation would be used to fund twenty - eight activities as approved by HUD. He gave a brief discription of the projects they were funding. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill in the title to start the pro- gram year at July 7, 1979 and ending July 6, 1980, and in Section I change July 5 to July 7, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council President Parent commended the Community Development Department for the fine job they were doing. Council Member Szymkowiak' made a motion to recommend this bill, as amended, to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED BILL NO. 78 -79 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1980. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President Roger Parent made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that a memo of understanding was signed last year with the fire- fighters and this bill was a result of this agreement. He made a motion to amend the bill from the title down, he then read the amended version, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Tim Brassel, vice president and chairman of the wage committee, thanked the negotiating team of the Council. He said.their membership had ratified the agreement. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill, as amended, to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 79 -79 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1980. 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 Roger Parent made the presentation for the bill. He thanked Mike Swanson, chairman of the wage committee for his assistance. He made a motion to amend the original bill from the title down, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. He then read the new bill. Mike Swanson, chairman of the wage committee, advised the Council that the proposed agreement had been rejected by the membership. He said they opposed paragraph (b) in Section I, which designates the management members of the department. He indicated it was their opinion that the Council has no jurisdiction to set management structure. Terry Bensley, president of the F.O.P., asked if the increase in salary was based on the 1979 ordinance Council President Parent indicated it was. He indicated that the Police Chief, Division Chiefs and Captains agreed to that designation, as they would prefer to negotiate directly with the Council rather than through the wage committee. Mrs. Anne Ades, 59606 Locust Road, spoke about crime in the City. She indicated that she supported a larger increase in salary for the Police Department. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 80 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $123,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EAST RACE PROJECT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. 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 appropriation would be used for engineering costs for the east race park development. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Miller. Council Member Adams indicated she thought this Revenue Sharing money could be spent on many other things. She asked the Council not to pass this bill. The motion carried on a roll call vote of five ayes and three nays (Council Members Kopczynski, Adams and Horvath.) BILL NO. 81 -79 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR OF 1980. Council Member Adams made a motion to have public hearing on bills no. 8.2 -79 and 83 -79, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried. BILL NO. 82 -79 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1979 TO JUNE 30, 1980. BILL NO. 83 -79 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponent, were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, made the presentation for the bills. He indicated these three bills have been submitted to the Council on the basis of 5.47o increase. He read the following amendments: PAGE BUREAU JOB TITLE PRESENT SALARY ANNUAL PROPOSED 1 Law Dept. Legal Intern II 4.37 4.61 1 Law Dept. Legal Intern I 3.82 4.03 1 Century Ctr. Asst. Group Leader 4.60 4.85 1 Century Ctr. Custodian II 4.75 1 Century Ctr. Maint. Mechanic III 5.11 1 Century Ctr. Maint. Mechanic I 4.58 2 Mayor's Act. En.,Ctr. Director 13,814 14,560 2 Mayor's Act. En., Ctr. Env. Prot. Officer 10,795 11,378 2 Park Park Security Chief 15,204 16,026 2 Park Ice Rink Guards 4.34 3 Park Summer & P/T 3.82 3 Park Park Police Cap. 6.91 3 Park Park Police 6.62 3 Y.S.B. Shelter Counselor 3.75 4 Veh. & Bldg. Maint. Bldg. Maint. Employee 5.30 5 Mun. Park. & Mtr. General Foreman 5.15 P'PQTJI -AR MFFmENG JULY 23, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) PAGE BUREAU JOB TITLE PRESENT SALARY ANNUAL PROPOSED 6 Custodian & Maint. Temp. Labor II 3.74 6 W.W.T.P. Lab. Technician IV 5.16 Lab. Technician II 4.95 Lab. Technician Trainee 4.17 7 Gen. Class. Utility Commissioner 2,500 2,635 Council Member Miller made a motion to amend the Civil City salary bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Mr. Mullen indicated that on page 2 of Appendix I, in Bill No. 83 -79, under length of service, where it indicated one - fourth it should be changed to one -half. Council Member Miller made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend Bill No. 81 -79 to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend Bill No. 82 -79 to the Council favorable seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend Bill No. 83 -79 to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, and recess, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: 4c,�� Chairman Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:35 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and eight members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6607 -79 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)(700.37 FEET WEST OF THE NE CORNER OF IRELAND AND IRONWOOD ROADS.) This bill had second reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILL NO. 49 -79 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) (NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF ST. JOSEPH AND CALLANDER.) Council Member Taylor made a motion to table this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6608 -79 AN ORDINANCE 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. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Adams. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILL NO 65 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $275,690.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO PROJECT CS -513, CLEVELAND ROAD TRUNK SEWER, WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND. Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing and second reading on this bill until September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6609 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU "SHELTER ", A PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 7 -1 -79 AND ENDING 6- 30 -80, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill, seconder by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. REGULAR MEETING JULY 23 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED ORDINANCE NO. 6610 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING GRANT FOR MOTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6611 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,681,617.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE PUR- POSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES, FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 7, 1979, AND ENDING JULY 6, 1980, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amen in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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 eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6612 -79 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1980. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amende in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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 eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6613 -79 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY OF POLICEMEN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1980. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amende in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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 eight ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6614 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $123,500.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EAST RACE PROJECT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPART- MENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Thebill passed by a roll call vote of six ayes and two nays (Council Member Adams and Horvath.) ORDINANCE NO. 6615 -79 AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR OF 1980. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ORDINANCE NO. 6616 -79 a motion to amend this bill, as amende Dombrowski. The motion carried. amended, seconded by Council Member ayes. AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1979 TO JUNE 30, 1980. This bill had second reading. by Council Member Dombrowski. ORDINANCE NO. 6617 -79 Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amende in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. 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 eight ayes. REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1979 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 707 -79 AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE IRELAND /IRONWOOD ASSOCIATES PROJECT. WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 18- 6 -4.5, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, created the South Bend Economic Development Commission, which Commission theretofore has in- vestigated, studied, surveyed and reported to the Mayor and the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that a need exists in the community for additional job opportunities and commercial and industrial diversification within the City of South Bend, Indiana; and in order to improve and promote job opportunities, commercial diversification and the general welfare of the area within the City of South Bend, Indiana, a financing agreement should be entered into with Ireland /Ironwood Associates or its assigns, relating to a project to be known as the "Ireland /Ironwood Associates Project "; and WHEREAS, Ireland /Ironwood Associates is an existing partnership established in the trade or business of owning land and erecting structures thereon and renting commercial and office property and desires to purchase a One point Four (1.4) acre parcel of land located on the Southwest corner of Ireland and Ironwood in the City of South Bend, Indiana, and desires to construct and erect thereon a One (1) story shopping center building in an "L" design of Forty -eight (48) feet wide, Two Hundred Thirty -five (235) feet long in a North /South direction and Forty (40) feet wide and Fifty (50) feet long in an East direction comprising approximately Fourteen Thousand (14,000) square feet for lease to shopping center tenants, which new structure shall be used by said tenants for commercial sales and office use which new facility is anticipat( to create Twnety -two (22) new jobs; and WHEREAS, to induce Ireland /Ironwood Associates, or its assigns, to become the principal user of such economic development facilities, the Common Council of the City of South Bend desires to adopt this resolution; and WHEREAS, it is apparent that the development of the Ireland /Ironwood Project will increase job opportunities and commercial diversification in South Bend, Indiana, resulting in a benefit to the welfare of the public in the City of South Bend, Indiana, and in St. Joseph County, Indiana. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: 1. Section 1. That approval is hereby given to the application of Ireland /Ironwood Associates, or its assigns, relating to the purchase of land and the construction and erection of such economic development facilities under an arrangement whereby the cost of such land, con- struction and erection would be paid from the proceeds of the Industrial Revenue Bonds to be issued by the City of South Bend, Indiana, for an amount not exceeding Seven Hundred Ten Thousand ($710,000.00) Dollars, repayable with interest thereon over a period of time and with a maturity date which does not exceed beyond Eighteen (18) years.after the issue date. Section 2. In order to encourage, induce and solicit such application by Ireland /Ironwood Associates for such Industrial Revenue Bond issue relating to the land purchase construction and erection of such economic development facilities, the South Bend Economic Development Com- mission on behalf of the City of South Bend, shall proceed to cooperate with and take such ac- tion as may be necessary in the approval of drafting of documents or the performing of such other acts as will facilitate the issuance of such Industrial Revenue Bonds by the City of South Bend to provide funds to be used in the land purchase construction and erection of such economic development facilities. Section 3. Any costs or expenses incurred in connection with said Ireland /Ironwood Associates Project shall be included in the project costs and reimbursed from the proceeds of the Industrial Revenue Bonds to be issued with respect thereto. Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend and approved by the Mayor. /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Edward Hardig, attorney re- presenting Ireland /Ironwood Associates Project, indicated they propose to acquire land at the southwest corner of Ireland and Ironwood to erect a shopping center. He said twenty -two new jobs will be created. He indicated this inducement resolution would authorize them to proceed with the project. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Adams. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. A PROPOSAL FOR A GENERAL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDING OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FOR FINANCING OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY EXPRESS FREIGHT LINES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING AND COMMITTING THE CITY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH PROJECT, SUBJECT TO FINAL ACTION BY THIS COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH FINANCING AND THE OBTAINING OF ALL APPROVALS AS MAY BE REQUIRED UNDER IC 18- 6 -4.5. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to continue public hearing on this resolution until August 13, 1979, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PLAZA PARK. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth asked that favorable consideration be given to the sale of Plaza Park by the railroad station. He said that several weeks ago the Council approved the sale of this parcel of land. He indicated that over the past several years the City has added several new parks. He said that the apprais, was $245,000, however, the $175,000 being offered, when compared to other vacant land; such as, Block 6 which sold at 95� a foot, is in excess of $1 a foot. He indicated that the City has to expend the money before the fifty percent rebate will be received. He indicated the City was planning to use $150,000 of this money to do the project. Mr. Van Gates indicated that earlier this year the Park Board decided to sell this park and he indicated he was a prospective buyer. He said he had two uses for the property; he would use it to park new cars, as well as use it for employee parking for a prospective renter for the second floor of his building. He said this property was over- appraised, as the property was not located in a desirable area. Ruth Price, 2245 Beverly Place, indicated she did not like the intended use for this land. She said that fifty percent of the land in that area is now controlled by the automobile. She urged the Council to give this further consideration. Mr. Miles Hoffman, 712 Forrest, of the Near Northwest Side Neighborhood Association, indicated that they were opposed to the sale of Plaza Park. He indicated that open space should be preserved and maintained. Mr. Simon Sclamberg, 2013 Berkley, spoke in opposition to the sale of Plaza Park. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated she hoped the Council was having second thoughts. She said the downtown area will soon be the site of major developments and this will increase the value of the land in Plaza Park. She said the sale of this park is not in the best interest of the taxpayers at this time. Mr. Floyd Carter, 1619 Fassnacht, indicated that the Near Northwest Side. Neighborhood Association, voted to oppose the sale of this park. He indicated that with the new develop- ments downtown it will increase in value. Ms. Karen Gleason, 2000 E. Jefferson, spoke in favor of the sale of this park. Mr. Conrad Damien, 718 E. Broadway, spoke against the sale of this park. He indicated that parks were an important part of our innter -city. He urged the Council to vote against this resolution. Mayor Nemeth commended Van Gates as being a leading business- man in the downtown area. Mr. Richard Gil.oth, 1036 W. Jefferson, indicated he was opposed to the sale of Plaza Park. He indicated that railroad travel would be on the upswing and the park across from the station would be of aesthetic value. Mr. Sclamberg indicated that the mayor had done a fantastic job on Century Center and Century Mall. He said the next mayor will have to concentrate on energy and transportation. Council Member Miller made a motion to table his resolution, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated that the park was not being used and it should be sold to Mr. Gates. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and one nay (Council Member Szymkowiak.) RESOLUTION NO. 708 -79 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 Riverbend Remodeling, Inc. for the general rehabilita tion work on the following properties: Lot #40 Happ & Taggarts Add. 1220 E. Cedar St. $2,955.00 Lot #18 W. A. Lintners Add. 541 N. Cleveland 5;590.80 Lot #247 Vassar Park Add. 901 N. Diamond Ave. 3,831.80 Lot #55 -44 Muessels lst Add. 1153 Portage Ave. 6,282.00 Lot #10 Bulla & Patton 1043 Portage Ave., 5,088.80 Lot #16 Kents Sub. 514 Cushing 5,294.00 Lot #60 Muessels lst Add. 924 North Allen 658.00 Lot #49 A. G. Cushing lst. 1027 Lincolnway West 4,005.00 Lot #21 Pleasant Homes 1402 Lincolnway West 5,772.00 Lot #146 Cushing & Lindsey 815 Cottage Grove 4,597.00 Lot #23 Mussels lst Add. 911 Sherman Avenue 2,215.00 Lot #73 Cushing 4th Add. 728 N. Cleveland _ 5,471.00 TOTAL $ 51,760.40 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 Oity of South Bend, Indiana /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED(CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 709 -79 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 theCIty 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, Inc. company for the electrical rehabilitation work on the following properties: Lot #18 W. A. Lintners Add. Lot #247 Vassar Park Add. Lot #10 Bulla & Patton Lot #55 -44 Muessels lst. Add. Lot #16 Kents Sub. Lot #60 Muessels lst. Add. Lot #49 A. G. Cushing lst. Lot #21 Pleasant Homes Lot #146 Cushing & Lindsey Lot #23 Muessels lst Add. Lot #73 Cushing 4th Add. 541 N. Cleveland $1,650.00 901 N. Diamond Ave. 670.00 1043 Portage Avenue 760.00 1153 Portage Avenue 735.00 514 Cushing 855.00 924 North Allen 700.00 1027 Lincolnway West 1,470.00 1402 Lincolnway West 1,550.00 815 Cottage Grove 1,350.00 911 Sherman 1,305.00 728 N. Cleveland 1,735.00 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 A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Mr..James Harcus, Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated that the passage of these resolutions were necessary in order to allow them to proceed with the rehabilitation work. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 708 -79, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 709 -79, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 710 -79 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING LEASE BETWEEN A.C.T.I.O.N., INC., AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1820 N. MICHIGAN, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS OLD FIRE STATION NO. 10. WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council supports the efforts of Action,.Inc. in its program to provide services to the under privileged; and WHEREAS, Action, Inc. believes it...can.more efficiently serve its clients through the-re- habilitation of the .property it occupies and leases from the City, and ". WHEREAS, Action, Inca believes it can only invest funds in rehabilitation of this structure if assured that it will be available to them for a period longer than the currentt-3vo(2) year leasing arrangement. NOW, THEREFOFE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. It does hereby approve and authorize the City of extend the existing lease agreement to October 31, 1984. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, and approval by the Mayor. /s /Roger O. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Peter Mullen, City Controller, indicated this lease pertains to 1820 S. Michigan, known as Old Fire Station No. 10. He said the building is in need of repairs, and A.C.T.I.O.N., is willing to put money into these renovations and repairs, but only if they are assured that the building would be available to them for at least a five year period. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 85 -79 A BILL ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS THERETO. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to refer this bill to the City Engineer and set it for public hearing and second reading August 27, 1979, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 86 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $16,350.00 FROM'THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKSPROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading August 13, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 87 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $21,000.00 OF YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU MONIES FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OPERATIONS FUND FOR VARIOUS YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1979 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980. This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading August 13, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 88 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $95,000 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS REVENUE SHARING, FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIESEL FUEL AND GASOLINE, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THROUGH ITS 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 August 13, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Sale of City -owned property: 722 Broadway, N.E. Corner Chapin and Western, NW Corner Chapin and Western, 717 N. Eddy, 809 S. Kaley, 1129 S. LaFayette, 1214 Whiteman Court, 732 W. Wayne. Council Member Adams made a motion that the Common Council had no objection to the sale of this property, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion.carried. Council Member Taylor read his letter to the Board of Safety requesting the status of their investigation of the FIre Department management, as well as a public report after the investiga- tion is closed. Council Member Adams made a motion to have first reading on a bill to rezone 615 N. Michigan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 89 -79 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) (615 N. MICHIGAN ST.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Horvath made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CITY CLERK PRESIDEN