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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1972
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council
Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, December 18, 1972 at 8:00 p.m., Council
President Peter J. Nemeth presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag
was given.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski
Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth.
ABSENT: None
Councilman Parent made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by
Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the
Whole on Monday, December 18, 1972 at 8:05 p.m. with nine members present. Chairman Odell
Newburn presided.
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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1972
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA AND RIES EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO
SELF - PROPELLED VACUUM TYPE STREET SWEEPERS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $65,460.00.
This being the time heretofore set
opponents were given an opportunity
explained the need for this type of
Sweepers. The machines were demons
The sweepers can be used on brick,
weather, such as we have been havin
thing that lies in the street, even
job for the city especially in the
does not exert enough vertical or d
of purchase is unique in that it is
through the Bureau of Wastewater.
cleaning of streets with this type
sewers. Mishawaka did purchase two
was approved by the State Board of
Civic Planning Association, asked M
Street Department and if there woul
that the Street Department would pa
the sewage rate to pay for this equ
two of these sweepers would be enou
enouah but that thev would continue
.or public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
to be heard. Mr. William Richardson, Director of Public Works
equipment. These are two Elgin Whirlwind Vacuum Street
:rated in South Bend and they were quite happy with the results
isphalt or concrete streets and can be used in snowy, wet
j, with good results. The machines are able to pick up any -
large rocks. They feel the machines are going to do a good
Spring clean -up program. The present machinery being used
)wnward pressure and material gets into the sewers. This type
the first time street cleaning equipment has been purchased
Roney is available in the Heavy Equipment Account and the
>f machine would be directly related to the maintenance of our
of these machines through the Utility Budget and the purchase
kccounts. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the
7. Richardson if the operating costs would be paid by the
i be any increase in the sewage rate. Mr. Richardson said
r the operating costs and that there would be no increase in
_pment. Councilman Serge asked Mr. Richardson if he thought
jh for the city. Mr. Richardson said that two would not be
to use the fleet of three -wheel machines and hope to purchase
more of the new type street sweepers in the future. Councilman Kopczynski said that the Council-
men were not aware tnat the n
difficult to approve purchase
Mr. Richardson what type of h
R.P.M. of the blower. Mr. Ri
engines, and the blowers are
in width and has six blades.
11" in diameter and is smooth
Szymkowiak asked Mr. Richards
Richardson said that they cou
the vacuum hose can go a dept
Councilman Horvath said that
the Councilmen should be invi
taken. Councilman Parent mad
seconded by Councilman Serge.
acninery was availan.ie ror inspection in 5outn bena ana tnat it is
s when you don't have information on the equipment. He then asked
Lowers are on the vehicles, what type of vacuum and the operating
.hardson said that the vehicles have International six -cycle
V -belt drive, 3400 R.P.M. The main blower is 314 in diameter, 8"
It is pneumatically operated from the cab. The vacuum hose is
bore, steel reinforced which is most effective. Councilman
Dn if the sweepers could also be used to clean catch basins. Mr.
Ld. He displayed a brochure to the Councilmen and explained that
T of 8 feet below street level to clean catch basins and manholes.
the next time equipment is demonstrated to the city before purchasing
ted to the demonstration. Mr. Richardson said this was a point well
a a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable,
The motion carried with Councilman Kopczynski casting a nay vote.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor
made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by'Councilman Parent. The motion
carried.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED
ATTEST-
Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend recPh
vened in the Council Chambers at 8:25 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth presiding.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that
they have inspected the minutes of the December 4, 1972 :regular meeting and the December 11, 1972
special meeting of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore, recommend that the same
be approved.
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
/s/ Terry S. Miller
Councilman Serge made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file, seconded
by Councilman Szymkowiak.' The motion carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
Councilman Horvath, Chairman of the Elections Committee, gave the following report for his Com-
mittee which includes Councilmen Serge and Kopczynski. According to the Municipal Code of the
City of South Bend, the present officers of the Council serve until noon on January lst. Since
this is the last meeting of the Council for this year, the Committee wishes to recommend the
following Council members for officers for the year 1973. Councilman Horvath then moved for the
nomination of Peter J. Nemeth as President of the Council, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak.
Councilman Parent made a motion that the nominations be closed, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak.
The motion carried. Councilman Horvath then moved to nominate Walter Szymkowiak as Vice President
of the Council, seconded by Councilman Parent. Councilman Taylor moved to nominate Terry Miller
for Vice President. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Parent moved that the
nominations be closed, seconded by Councilman Serge. The motion carried. Councilman Horvath
moved for the nomination of Odell Newburn as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by
Councilman Szymkowiak. The motionvcariied. Councilman Parent then made a motion that all three
nominated persons be elected..-by acclamation. Councilman Horvath seconded the motion and it
carried.
iTT TT1 11RT1Trt7T1T/T DECEMBER 18, 1972
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS (CONTINUED)
Council President Peter J. Nemeth said, looking back on the year, that it had been an interesting
year, with a lot of late meetings. He said he would like to thank his fellow Councilmen for
giving him the honor of serving them and the community as a whole. He said that acting in the
best interests of the people of the community is the goal of all the Councilmen and they will try
to meet that goal in the coming year. Council Vice President Walter Szymkowiak thanked the
Council for re- electing him as Vice President and said he felt the Council did a fine job this
year and are looking forward to a great 1973. Councilman Odell Newburn said that now that the
Council has finished its break -in time and the members got their feet wet, he felt that in the
coming year they will serve the people fairly and be responsive to the citizens.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Councilman Horvath made a motion to waive the reading of the Report of the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried unanimously.
CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, extended congratu-
lations to the new officers and assured the Council of her organization's cooperation in every
way possible. She said she wanted to thank the Council for their service to the community and
wished all of them a happy holiday. Mr. Nemeth said that he wanted to echo those sentiments to
Miss Guthrie and thank her for her service to the community and wish her a happy holiday.
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE
We, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of
the City of South Bend to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana as
hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following facts are shown:
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at: 4004 South Michigan Street, South Bend,
Indiana. (100.40' North and South x 371.60' East and West, Being Lots 49,50 & 51
Chippewa Heights 2nd Addition).
2. The property is owned by: Loyal I. Wilson and Trois W. Wilson, Husband and Wife.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Lots Numbered 49, 50 and 51,,Chippewa
Heights Addition to the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from "A" Residential Use
and "A" Height and Area District to "B" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District.
5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following
building will be constructed: Insurance Agent's Office.
6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: Five (5).
7. Attached is a copy of a.) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding
properties; b.) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning
property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c.0 site development plan.
Thornburg, McGill, Deahl, Harman,
Carey & Murray
By: Jack C. Dunfee, Jr.
Attorney for Petitioners
645 18t Bank Building
South Bend, Indiana
Petition Prepared by: Jack C. Dunfee, Jr.
Councilman Nemeth said that, since an ordinance dealing with this property was on the agenda,
they would delay action on the petition until they reached that part of the agenda.
ORDINANCES, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA AND RIES EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO SELF - PROPELLED VACUUM
TYPE STREET SWEEPERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,460.00.
This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance pass,
seconded by Councilman Parent. Councilman Kopczynski said he had a question for Mr. Richardson.
He said it was mentioned that these vehicles are right -hand drive but have two brooms and asked
if they are center - steered vehicles. Mr. Richardson said that they are not center - steered but,
that they can be used on the one -way streets at either curb and that each gutter broom is
equipped with a light which allows full visibility of the broom. Councilman Newburn asked if
there would be a training period for operators of the vehicles. Mr. Richardson said that the
factory would send a representative to spend two or three days with our operators. The question
was called and the ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge,
Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 342 -72 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $370.00 FROM ACCOUNT
M -11 "SALARIES" TO ACCOUNT M -12 "EXAMINATIONS"
BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING WITHIN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
IRESOLUTION NO. 342 -72 (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing
annual budget so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in
the annual budget for the various functions of city government to meet such extraordinary
conditions; and
WHEREAS, additional funds are needed in Account M -13 "Examinations" of the Building Department
to assure that department's ability to properly perform its functions; and
WHEREAS, a surplus exists in Account M -11 "Salaries" of the Building Department where such surplu
is not presently needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
SECTION 1. That the sum of $370.00 be transferred from Account M -11 "Salaries" to Account M -13
"Examinations ", both accounts being within the Building Department of the General Fund of the
City of South Bend, Indiana.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and its 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. Forrest West, Building Commissione
explained that when the budget was approved it was not anticipated that there would be the number
of applications for plumbing examinations as have been received. There is a need for $480 of
which they have $110 in the Examinations account. They are requesting the transfer of the
additional $370 from the Salaries Account where there is a surplus. The State of Indiana has
passed legislation requiring that all plumbers be licensed on the state level beginning in 1973.
There are a number of local applicants who would like to become licensed in the City of South
Bend before that time. They would then come under the "Grandfathers clause" of the state law
and would not have to take the state examination. Mr. West explained that the applicants pay the
examination fee but it goes into the General Fund. Councilman Miller asked why some fund
transfers come to the Council in the form of resolutions and others in the form of ordinances.
City Attorney Charles A. Sweeney, Jr. explained that you can transfer money by resolution when
the transfer is being made between two minor items in the same classification, in this case
"Services Personal ". When a transfer is being made from one classification to another, an
ordinance is required. Councilman Parent moved for adoption of the resolution, seconded by
Councilman Kopczynski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen
Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
RESOLUTION NO. 343 -72
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, IN THE MATTER OF WELLS
STRICKEN JANUARY 22, 1973 ELECTRONICS, INC. OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
SEE RESOLUTION NO. 347 -73
WHEREAS, Wells Electronics, Inc. of South Bend has submitted its _intention-to the Economic...
Development Commission of South Bend; -to construct a new °buildin. located -at 1801 South Main
Street, within the City of South Bend, Indiana,
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission, pursuant to the statute, has found by written
resolution that there exists insufficient employment opportunities and that the economic welfare
of the City of South Bend, Indiana would be benefited and the purpose of the statute would be
accomplished by the acquisition and leasing of the above described property to Wells Electronics
Inc, of South Bend, Indiana, and
WHEREAS, Wells Electronics, Inc. of South Bend has submitted a statement of public service to the
above Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend and said Commission has forwarded
this statement of public service with their approval and comments to the South Bend School Corpor-
ation, a copy of which is attached, and
WHEREAS, the affirmative response and analysis of the South Bend School Corporation has been
received as presented to the Clerk of the City of SouthBend, and attached, and
WHEREAS, the statement of public service by Wells Electronics, Inc., of South Bend and the
Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend have been submitted for approval and
comments to the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County and the affirmative action and comments
of the Area Plan Commission have been received by the Clerk of the City of South Bend, as attached
and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the application as
Act of 1965 of the State of Indiana" as amended
a projection of the number of jobs created, the
created and the approximation of the cost of th,
utilities and fire and police facilities of the
school corporation and the Area Plan Commission
facility is to be built, and
described in the "Municipal Economic Development
have therefore been met to this point, including
estimated payroll created, the estimated payroll
B land and construction, and the impact on
City of South Bend with the approvals of the
have jurisdiction of the area in which the propo
WHEREAS, now the Wells Electronics, Inc., of South Bend, seeks approximately $180,000.00 from an
issue of revenue bonds of the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend to be
signed by the Mayor and by its City Clerk and further desires to enter into a lease of not more
than 20 years duration to be known as a net net net lease sufficient to pay the principal and
interest of these bonds and obtain title at the end of the lease, and
WHEREAS, by virtue of the net net net lease, the Wells Electronics, Inc., of South Bend indicated
its intention to pay all expenses of the operation, maintenance, insurance, property taxes,
whatever of the facility.
RFGIMAR M'6'PrPTNr DECEMBER 18, 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 343 -72 (CONTINUED)
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that the
resolution and findings of the Economic Development.Commission pertaining to this project be
approved and incorporated in this resolution, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana that the
statement of public service on the part of the Economic Development Commission of the Area Plan
Commission and of the South Bend School Corporation be accepted and approved, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the South Bend City Common Council authorize the Economic Develop-
ment Commission of the City of South Bend, to proceed to make preliminary agreements with the
proposed lessee, the Wells Electronics, Inc. of South Bend, in the nature of a conditional com-
mitment to enter into a lease with the Wells Electronics, Inc., of South Bend, and
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Economic Development Commission of the City of South Bend
shall, as soon as the new lease form is properly prepared, submit the same to the Clerk of the
City of South Bend to be prepared by a member of the Common Council as a proposed ordinance for
the acceptance of same and issuance of revenue bonds to cover the amount of money needed.
/s/ Peter J. Nemeth
Member of the Common Council
it A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE NEED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -72
WHEREAS: The City of South Bend is still experiencing a high unemployment
situation, and
WHEREAS: By virtue of the need for additional industrial and economic
development, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Economic Development Commission that because
of insufficient employment opportunities and insufficient diversification
of industry, the economic welfare of the city would be benefited by
approving the application of Wells Electronics, Inc. for the construction
of a building at 1801 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CIVIL CITY
OF SOUTH BEND THIS 1ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1972.
/s/ Karl G. King, Jr. President
/s/ Fred Craven, Vice President
/s/ Walter Mucha, Secretary
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of REPORT OF CITY OF SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MAKING to
CERTAIN ESTIMATES
Pursuant to the Municipal Economic Development Act of 1965 as amended, the City
of South Bend Economic Development Commission is required to make certain estimates
in regard to the proposed construction of a building by Wells Electronics, Inc. of
South Bend. The estimates are as follows:
(1) There will be a slight burden on utilities, police and fire
protection since a plant which previously did not exist is being
considered. In our opinion, the increased tax base of the city, as
a result of the new plant, will more than offset the aforementioned
costs.
(2) The total project cost of the proposed facilities will be
approximately $180,000.00.
(3) The number of jobs to be created by the proposed facility would
be approximately 37 resulting in an increased payroll of $305,000 to
$515,000 annually.
This is an established business in our community in-- `:the electronics field. This
proposed facility will increase the tax base and require utilization of our local
construction industry to build the facility.
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RESOLUTION NO. 343 -72 (CONTINUED)
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28, 1972
Mr. Aaron H. Huguenard, President
Board of School Trustees,
South Bend Community School Corporation
635 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Huguenard:
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Pursuant to the Municipal Economic Development Act of 1965 as amended, I am enclosing
a copy of the report of the City of South Bend's Economic Development Commission making
certain estimates pertaining to the application of Wells Electronics, Inc. of South Bend.
I would appreciate your immediate attention and indication of your approval.
Sincerely,
/s/ Karl G. King, Jr.
President
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cc: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Economic Development Commission Attorney
Ray B. Larson, President, Wells Electronics, Inc.
November 28, 1972
Mr. Frank Miles, President
Area Plan Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. Miles:
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Pursuant to the Municipal Economic Development Act of 1965 as amended, I am enclosing
a copy of the report of the City of South Bend's Economic Development Commission making
certain estimates pertaining to the application of Wells Electronics, Inc. of South Bend.
I would appreciate your immediate attention and indication of your approval.
Sincerely,. r
/s/ Karl G. King, Jr.
President
cc: Jerry J. Miller, Mayor, City of South Bend
Peter Nemeth, President, South Bend City Council
Charles Sweeney, South Bend City Attorney
Kenneth Fedder, Economic Development Commission Attorney
Ray B. Larson, President, Wells Electronics, Inc
December 4, 1972
Mr. Karl King, President
Economic Development Commission of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Mr. King:
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The Board of School Trustees for the South Bend Community School Corporation endorses
wholeheartedly the construction of a building by Wells Electronics, Inc. of South Bend.
The school corporation does not consider that this project would cause any major change
in school enrollments nor bring any burden upon present school facilities.
Sincerely,
/s/ John C. Wagner
Vice President
Board of School Trustees
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REGULAR MEETING DECEM FR 18 1972
RESOLUTION NO. 343 -72 (CONTINUED)
In
December 13, 1972
Mr. Karl G. King, Jr., President
Economic Development Commission
c/o Office Engineers, Inc.
117 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
In Re: Wells Electronics, Inc., 1900 block S. Main St., South Bend, Indiana
Dear Mr. King:
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The St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission Staff has reviewed the proposal
of Wells Electronics to build a new plant in the 1900 block on the west side of
South Main Street. The property in this block is presently zoned "E" heavy
industrial. The proposal is consistent with the present zoning and the Comprehensive
Plan for Community Development.
It should be noted that this particular area lies one block south of the tentative
boundaries for the Studebaker Industrial Corridor Study.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Howard Bellinger
Executive Director
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, Attorney for the
Economic Development Commission, explained to the Council that this resolution involves an
internal expansion program of Wells Electronics, Inc. through the Economic Development Commission.
The Commission feels that the need for the program exists and that the community will benefit
and is asking the Council for favorable action on the resolution. Councilman Kopczynski made a
motion for adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor,
Kopczynski, Horvath, Nesaburn and Nemeth).
ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68 AS..AMENDED,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 40, MUNICIPAL CODE)
(4004 S. Michigan Street)
This Ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance and the
petition contained in Item 9A be referred to the Area Plan Commission for their recommendation.
Councilman Taylor seconded the motion and it carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING METER FEES AND
FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1973 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR
THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CHAPTER 208 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1965.
This Ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller moved that the ordinance be set for public
hearing and second reading on January 8, 1973, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion
carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING
FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1973 TO THE BOARD OF
SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN
190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF 1955.
37ARAGE FEES AND
PUBLIC WORKS AND
INDIANA FOR THE
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER
OF THE STATE OF INDIANA
This Ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller moved that the ordinance be set for public
hearing and second reading on January 8, 1973, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carries
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND
FMC CORPORATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT DIVISION, CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MODEL 36A COMMINUTOR IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,964.00.
This ordinance had first:_reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance be set for
public hearing and second reading on January 8, 1973, seconded by Councilman Horvath and carried.
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ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (CONTINUED)
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "BUILDINGS" OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO REQUIRE
THAT CERTAIN TYPES OF BUILDINGS BE CONSTRUCTED IN SUCH
A MANNER THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE TO AND FUNCTIONAL FOR
THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED.
This Ordinance had first reading. Councilman Parent moved that the ordinance be set for public
hearing and second reading on January 8, 1973. Councilman Horvath seconded the motion and it
carried.
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $48,000.00 FROM
THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND FOR
PROJECT CS4 -1973 - NORTHEAST STORM SEWER DEVELOPMENT.
This Ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath moved that the ordinance be set for public
hearing and second reading on January 8, 1973. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion and it
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 5474 -72 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE "FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING"
FUND ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE STATE AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE
ACT OF 1972 IN SAID FUND AND APPROVING THE INVESTMENT OF
SUCH FUNDS.
This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that, since revenue sharing is
a reality, the rules be suspended and the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance be
held at this time. Councilman Parent seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. James
Barcome, City Controller, said that the city's first check for revenue sharing funds has been
deposited in the American National Bank. $87,000 was deposited on a 30 day note and $750,000 on
a 90 day certificate of deposit. Councilman Parent inquired about the rate of interest being
paid and Mr. Barcome said that the 90 day deposit was at the rate of 5 1/8% and the 30 day deposit
at 4 7/7 %. A letter was sent to all the banks advising them that the city had deposited..this
money in the American National Bank and the next check will be deposited in another bank.
Councilman Newburn asked if they had looked into the possibility of investing the money in govern-
ment bonds and Mr. Barcome said that they had made inquiries but they felt they would like to
deposit the funds locally for now. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be
passed, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes
(Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn.and Nemeth).
Mr. Barcome then said that they would recommend that Items 12H, 12I and 12J be stricken from
tonight's agenda as they are not going to request these transfers. Councilman Taylor made a
motion that Item 12H, 12I and 12J be stricken from the record, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski
and carried.
Councilman Taylor asked for clarification on the money appropriated two weeks ago to pay the bond
obligation on the parking garages. He said that it had been reported that this money was from
parking violation fees but that a story in theopaper had indicated that tax money was being used
to pay the bond obligation. Mr. Barcome said that the money was from parking violations and was
not tax money. The fines are paid into the General Fund and have to be appropriated in order to
make the payment.
Councilman Serge said he wanted to compliment the Street Department and Mr. Decker for the fine
job they have done. He said, on behalf of his colleagues, he wanted to wish everyone a holy and
a happy holiday and a prosperous new year.
Councilman Kopczynski said he would like to second the compliment to the Street Department. He
said he would also like to see the Municipal Services Facility made a fit place to work in. He
said this Administration did not build it but they should put some emphasis on improving the
working conditions there.
There being no further business, unfinished or new, to come before the Council, Councilman Parent
made a- motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY
APPROVED:
SIDENT
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