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
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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.
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City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
Chairman
Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend
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