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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-79 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 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, August 27, 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 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 August 13, 1979 meeting of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. /s /Roger 0. Parent Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the August 13, 1979, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING G AUGUST 27, 1979 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, August 17, 1979, at 7:02 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Horvath presiding. BILL NO. 93 -79 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND BONDS, AND APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE, BOND AND LEASE AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RE- LATING TO THE IRELAND /IRONWOOD ASSOCIATES PROJECT. 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 this $710,000 bond issue would be used for the acquisition of land and construction of a facility to be located on the southeast corner of Ireland and Ironwood. He said approximately 22 new jobs would be created. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable; seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 94 -79 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE TRUST INDENTURE, USER AGREEMENT AND MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 24 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RE- LATING TO THE SMITH -ZEISZ COMPANY, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION, PROJECT. 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 this $50,000 bond issue would be used for the construction of a new facility to be located at 54506 North Ironwood. He said approximately four new jobs will be created. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to re- commend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion car- ried. BILL NO. 95 -79 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE HUNTLEY A. HORNBECK AND MARY HORNBECK PROJECT. 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 the $600,000 bond issue would be used for the acquisition of real estate and a facility located at 210 North Ironwood Drive. He said that approximately five new jobs will be created. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion car- ried. BILL NO. 85 -79 A BILL ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGOUS, THERETO. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Robert Parker, Deputy City Attorney, made the presentz tion for the bill. He said that approximately 3.95 square mile tract would be annexed, including the Michiana Regional Airport. He said there were twenty -four property owners and fourteen have. filed a petition requesting that the land be annexed. He said that in compliance with annexa- tion statutes the Boards of Public Works, Public Safety and Water Works have adopted appropriate resolutions showing the time and method of furnishing of municipal services to the territory. He asked that the bill be amended in Section I by adding A through N; in Section II by adding O.P,Q; and Section III by Adding R. Council Member ADams made a motion to amend the bill, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Kopczynski asked what expenses the City would encumber as far as the operation of the airport. Mr. Parker indicated the City would maintain the roadways that were annexed, and as far as the airport is concerned they would have primary responsibility for the investigation of thefts and disturbances. He indicated that the City presently responds to all fire calls at the airport. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 90 -79 A BILL APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND LAYNE- NORTHERN, MISHAWAKA, INDIANA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TEST WELL (MAYFLOWER PLAZA ON INDIANA TOLL ROAD) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,850.00. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Bill Dillon, of the Water Works, made the presentatioi for the bill. He indicated that the purpose of this test well is to find out if the City can get quality water from that area, so that other wells can be constructed in the area. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE POLICE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM. THIS APPROPRIATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27- 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED Glenn Terry, Division Chief of the Police Department, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was to be used to pay the School Corporation for data services. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 101 -79 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 2 -50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BOARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND 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. Councilman Adams made the presentation for the bill. She indicated that Public Law 169 would allow the Board of Public Works to enter into contracts f.or the purchase of real and personal property, and the power to contract for any services or work without Common Council approval for amounts less than $10,000. She made a motion to amend the bill in Section I(g) to read: "All contracts concerning municipal utilities which are for thepurchase of any real estate or personal property, and all contracts for any services. or work where the amount to be expended shall exceed the sum of four thousand dollars ($4,000.00; must be approved by ordinance of the Common Council," seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion failed on a roll call vote of three ayes and six nays (Council Members Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Horvath and.Parent.) Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend Council Member Adams' motion to raise.the figure from $4,000 to $7,500, seconded by Council President Parent. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Szymkowiak and Kocpzynski.) Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by.Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 98 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1980 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. BILL NO. 99 -79 A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1980. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills,proponents and opponent: were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth made the presentation for the bill: He indicated that this was a very good budget, and commended the Controller and his staff. He said several items that were previously funded out of Revenue Sharing were included in the budges City Controller, Peter Mullen, offered the following amendments to the budget: Page 31 Fire Department reduce account 9722, Motor Equipment from $75,000 to $60,000 reduce total 0700 account to $92,495 reduce total cost center to $4,394,432 Page 41 & 42 Code Enforcement eliminate entire budget Page 59 Fire Pension reduce account 0532, Pensions Personnel from $120,000 to $90, reduce total 0500 account to $1,418,200 reduce total cost center to $1,521,250 [oil] Page 61 Police Pension reduce account 0532, Pensions Personnel, from $126,500 to $9111 500 reduce total 0500 account to $1,249.191 Page 62 Page 75 Page 80 Page 81 Police Pension reduce total cost center to $1,354,041 Revenue for all Civil City Funds: Corporation General Total budget Total funds Net Amount Operating Bal. Amount to raise Proposed Tax Ra Fire Pension $14,339,.809 $1,521,250 21,520,357 2,139,168 11,488,284 938,936 81 921 11,488,365 939,015 to 3.6471 .2981 Proposed Levies Levy on Property Corporation General 3.6471 Firemen's Pension .2981 Policemen's Pension .2828 Total levy on property 5.3981 Comparative Statement Corporation General Proposed 1980 Firemen's Pension Proposed 1980 Policmen's Pension Proposed 1980 Total Police Pension $1,354,041 1,887,209 890,728 92 890,820 .2828 3.6471 .2981 .2828 5.3981 Amount to be Raised $11,448,365 939,015 890,820 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING(CONTINUED) Council Member Parent made a motion to accept these amendments, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Mr. Mullen offered the following amendments to the Levy; Page 82 Corporation General - 3.6471 Firemen's Pension - .2981 Policemen's Pension - .2828 Council President Parent made a motion to accept these amendments, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend the Budget to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. Council President Parent made a motion.to recommend the Levy to the Council favorable as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council President Parent made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: ( — "� 1-- City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: 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 8:15 p.m., Council President Parent presiding and nine members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6623 -79 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF .A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND BONDS, AND APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE, BOND AND LEASE AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE IRELAND /IRONWOOD ASSOCIATES PROJECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6624 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE TRUST INDENTURE, USER AGREEMENT AND MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 24 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE SMITH -ZEISZ COMPANY, INC., AN INDIANA CORPORATION, PROJECT. 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. 6625 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DE- VELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 22 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE HUNTLEY A HORNBECK AND MARY HORNBECK PROJECT. 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. 6626 -79 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGOUS THERETO. This bill had second reading. Council Member Kopczynski 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 Szymkowiak made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6627 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND LAYNE- NORTHERN, MISHAWAKA, INDIANA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TEST WELL (MAYFLOWER PLAZA ON INDIANA TOLL ROAD) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,850.00. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) ORDINANCE NO. 6628 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR DEFRAYING THE EXPENSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR POLICE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM. THIS APPROPRIATION WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call'vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6629 -79 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 2 -50 OOMMONLY KNOWN AS BOARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND OF PUBLIC WORKS. 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. 6630 -79 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 5, COMMONLY KNOWN AS REFUSE REGULATIONS, AND VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN ARTICLE 6, COMMONLY KNOWN AS DISPOSAL SITES AND SANITARY LANDFILLS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE 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 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. ORDINANCE NO. 6631 -79 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DE- FRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1980 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1980, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. 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 motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6632 -79 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1980. This bill had second reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Counc Member Dombrowski made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Adams. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 712 -79 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ACKNOWLEDGING AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, URBAN HOMESTEADING, SECTION 312 LOAN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana is the Chief Governing Body of the City; and, WHEREAS, the City is the recipient of Federal domestic assistance from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct Community Development Block Grant, Urban Homesteading, and Section 312 Loan Activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby acknowledges and authorizes the participation of the below named city employee or public official in below noted HUD funded activity(s): Employee /Public Official Louvenia Cain Leona McCoy Ken Schaller Douglas Way Activity Project Rebate Homesteading /Section 312 Project Rebate Homesteading /Section 312 SECTION II. That 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 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Humen Resources indicated that the City's agreement with HUD requires that no City employee, elected official, or other public official shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, with respect to which assistance is provided. He said because of this provision, the Community Development Program has in the past requested written waiver of this provision from HUD on a case -by -case basis. He said that HUD has advised them that waivers will be granted on the condition that the Common Council publically recognizes the participation of city employees or public officials. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 713 -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 Chas. Brown MaintenanceCo., Inc. for the general rehabilitation work on the following properties: Lot #105 Haney's Addition 236 E. Haney $7,268.00 Lot #101 Haney's Addition 222 E. Haney 6,452.00 Lot #179 Park Place 2nd Add. 1126 E. Chalfant 6,548.00 Lot #4 Bowman "s Addition 120 W. Donald 7,157.00 Lot #17 Gorsuch's 3rd. Add. 2021 W. Sample 6,915.00 Lot #46 Studebaker lst. Add. 533 E. Dubail 7,124.00 $41,464.00 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana. /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council RESOLUTION NO. 714 -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 elctrical 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, Inc. for the electrical rehabilitation work on the following properties. Lot #105 Haney's Addition 236 E. Haney $ 910.00 Lot #101 Haney's Addition 222 E. Haney 646.00 Lot #179 Park Place 2nd. Add. 1126 E. Chalfant 862.00 Lot #4 Bowman's Addition 120 W. Donald 994.00 Lot #17 Gorsuch's 3rd Add. 2021 W. Sample 880.00 Lot #46 Studebaker lst. Add. 533 E. Dubail 735.00 $5,027.00 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 Johnson, Project Director for the Bureau of Housing, indicated it was necessary to adopt these resolutions in order for them to proceed with the work on these homes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 713 -79, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of of nine ayes. Council Member Adams made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 714 -79, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 1979 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (:CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 715 -79 A RESOLUTION FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER THE "TARGETED JOBS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM." WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and the Common Council, has agressively and successfully sought to improve South Bend's economy by initiating and supporting economic development projects which increase the City's tax base, job opportunitiE and local incomes; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and Common Council, has agressively and successfully sought out federal assistance to support local efforts and to supplement local resources; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the "targeted jobs ,demonstration grant: is to strengthen the links between the City's community and economic development activities and manpower activities so that the maximum feasible number of jobs created under federally- assisted development projects go to economically disadvantaged people who are eligible for assistance under the CETA program and so that the maximum feasible number of "spinoff" business opportunities created under these project: go to small, local businesses, minority entrepreneurs, or community development corporations; an( WHEREAS, the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, and is the applicant for a demonstration grant called "Targeted Jobs Demonstration Grant: under the auspices of the Federal Inter - Agency Coordinating Council on behalf of six federal agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. Hereby establish the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit an application for funds in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the "Targeted Jobs Demonstra- tion Program." SECTION II. Hereby designates the Division of Community Development as the administrative agent for the program. The Division of Community Development shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget in ordinance form prior to any expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of this application. SECTION III. The Division of Community Development shall submit a copy of the Targeted Jobs Grant Application to the Members of the Common Council prior to submittal of the grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Human Resources, indicated that the Community Development Department has submitted a pre - application to HUD for this grant program. He said the City was selected as one of the fifty finalist. He said contingent upon Council approval the City will submit a full application by October 10, 1979. Council Member Miller indicated he was opposed to applying for a grant to be spent for administrative costs. He indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee should work with Community Development in developing this program. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak.. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION N0. 716 -79 A RESOLUTION TO FILE AN APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Public Parks is desirous of im- proving the Saint Joseph River Cooridor for recreational activities and environment improve- ments and in accord with the Saint Joseph River Cooridor plan (master Plan) adopted by the City of South Bend, and WHEREAS, funds are needed for such a project. Section I. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana that permission is hereby given to the Department of Public Parks to file an application to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, for Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds to finance the East Race development of said Saint Joseph River Corridor project. 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 0. Parent Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED !CONTINUED A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of Public Parks, indicated that an application will be filed with the Indiana Division of Outdoor Recreation for Land and Water Conservation Funds. He said under the present rules projects can be funded up to $280,000 a year. He said if the grant is received it will be used for the East Race Way. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. Council Member Adams made a motion to amend the resolution by adding a new section to read "The Department of Public Parks shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget in ordinance form prior to any expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of this application, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. Mr. Seitz indicated that money had already been appropriated for the East Race Way and this grant, if received, would repay that money. Council Member ADams withdrew her motion. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 103 -79 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND BONDS, AND APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE, BONDS AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DE- VELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 18 -79 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE W & B REALTY PROJECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 104 -79 A BILL AMENDING AND RE- ENACTING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX, SECTIONS: 2 -126, 2 -127, 2 -128, 2 -129, 2 -130, 2 -131 and 2 -132 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1976, ORDINANCE NO. 6003 -76 COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 106 -79 A BILL APPROPRIATING $11,990.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR DOG ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS MAYOR'S ACTION CENTER. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 105 -79 A BILL TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $8,971.00 FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE RIVER BEND PLAZA BUDGET OF THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first hearing and second motion carried. BILL NO. 107 -79 reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public reading September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The A BILL APPROPRIATING $29,800.00 OF TITLE XX GRANT MONIES FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FUND FOR VARIOUS YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1979 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1980. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Report from Area Plan - 615 N. Michigan "Upon a motion by Earl Kime, seconded by Joseph Simeri, and carried, Memorial Hospital of South Bend to zone from "C" Commercial, "C" Height and Area to "C" Commerical, "F" Height and Area, property located at 615 North Michigan Street, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation." Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to set the appropriate bill for public hearing and second reading September 10, 1979, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Adams made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Presi e t