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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-68 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING September 9, 1968 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers in City Hall on Monday, September 9, 1968 at 11:18 P.M., nine members present, none absent. The meeting was called to order by President Robert 0. Laven, who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski. ABSENT: None REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that they have examined the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert 0. Laven /s/ Janet S. Allen /s/ Albert E. Palmer Meeting of August 26, 1968 There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE-AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 4990 (Chapter 40 Municipal Code) OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ". North Side Ireland Road between Ireland Road and Walter St. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as unfavorable. /s/ William W. Grounds Chairman There being no objection, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. COMMUNICATION RESOLUTION OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, DETERMINING THAT A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION AND AN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMIS- SION CONFORMS TO THE MASTEjt PLAN OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AND AP- PROVING THAT RESOLUTION AND THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN WHEREAS, in connection with an application of the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment to the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development Administrator for financial assistance under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the approval of the Governing Body of the Locality in which the project is situated of an Urban Renewal Plan for the project area in such application is required by the Federal Government before it will enter into a contract for loans and grants with the City of South Bend Department of Redevelopment under said Title I; and WHEREAS, THE Governing Body of the Locality, under the provisions of the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended, may give their approval of the Urban Renewal Flan only after the Plan Commission of the Locality has issued its written order approving a Declaratory Resolution and Urban Renewal Plan approved and adopted by the Redevelopment Commission of the Locality; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission has approved and adopted a Declaratory Resolution and an Urban Renewal Plan in behalf of the Central Downtown Project which is known as]Project No. Ind. R -66 and is identified in said Resolution and Plan, and has submitted said Resolution and Plan to the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, both of which are attached hereto and are made a part hereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana as follows: 1. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Downtown Project conforms to the Master Plan of Development for the City of South Bend. 2. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Downtown Project is in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 COMMUNICATION (continued) 3. That the Declaratory Resolution in behalf of the Central Downtown Project is in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. 4. That the Secretary is hereby directed to file a copy of said Declaratory Resolution and the Urban Renewal Plan with the minutes of this meeting. Passed by the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana, this 6th day of August, 1968. /s/ J. Frank Miles President Area Plan Commission St. Joseph County, Indiana There being no objection, the communication was accepted as read, and placed on file. PETITION PETITION TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: The undersigned hereby petition your Honorable Body to annex to and bring within the City of South Bend, Indiana, the following described property located in St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, which is contiguous to lands now within such city: The east 249 feet more or less of the west one -half of the southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, German Township, Saint Joseph County, Indiana, and bounded by Lincolnway West on the south, Saint Joseph County Airport on the west and north and Portage Township on the east. The aforementioned real estate constitutes the easterly 249 feet of a parcel of realty which is approximetely 918.9 feet in width, east and west, recently acquired by the undersigned nonprofit corporation for use as Phase II of the Airport Industrial Park: that all of the real estate included in Phase II of the Airport Industrial Park is already a part of the City of South Bend, Indiana, except for the portion thereof described in this petition and this petition is filed in order that the realty described herein may be annexed to the City of South Bend, Indiana, and thus result in all of Phase II of the Airport Industrial Park being located within the corporate limits of South Bend, Indiana. The undersigned petitioner also accompanies this petition with four copies of a drawing showing that the land described in this petition is situated between the St. Joseph County Airport and the existing city limits of South Bend, Indiana, and also accompanies this petition with 25 copies of a proposed form of ordinance to annex the realty described herein to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Dated this 12th day of August, 1968. Respectfully, submitted INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION, INC. OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, an Indiana not - for - profit corporation By: /s/ Warren E. McGill Vice President Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to refer the above Petition to the Annexation Committee, and then, simultaneously, to the Area Plan Commission for their review and report back to the Annexation Committee. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE,:THIRD READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 4990 (CHAPTER 40 MUNICIPAL CODE) OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. North Side Ireland Road between Ireland Road and Walter St. (Ayr -Way) The Ordinance was given third reading and lost by a roll call vote of 0 ayes, 7 nays, (Councilman Allen, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski). 2 abstained, (Councilman Laven and Reinke) 0 absent. Councilman Reinke stated his reason for abstaining was because he felt the matter needed further study. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5032 -68 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF A TEMPORARY LOAN FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF WARRANTS OF THE CITY FOR SUCH PURPOSE The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Wise made a motion for suspension of rules. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. This being the time for public hearing on the above Ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Chief Deputy of the City Controller's Office, Mr. James Borror, explained it was needed for operating expenses as the tax money will not be recieved until the end of the year. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 absent. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9 1968 ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING (continued) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A CUMULATIVE BUILDING AND SINKING SEWER FUND TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE SEWAGE TREATMENT, STORM SEWER AND DISPOSAL PLANT FUND AND PROVIDING FOR A TAX LEVY OF $.50 ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) YEARS The Ordinance was given first reading by title.and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion to re- fer the above Ordinance to the Ordinance Committee for study and revision and to be reported out of Committee on September 23, 1968 and to be set for public hearing October 14, 1968. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING AND CONVEYING OF A GIFT OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on September 23, 1968. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried.. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $300.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO.ACCOUNT B -212, "POSTAGE" AND $1,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL. FUND TO ACCOUNT B -242, "PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES ", BOTH ACCOUNTS BEING IN THE OFFICE OF CITY CONTROLLER. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Palmer made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on September 23, 1968. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT 51, "INSURANCE & PREMIUMS" IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT 221, "ELECTRIC CURRENT ", IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL PARK FUND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on September 23, 1968. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT E -55, "SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES" IN THE AMOUNT OF $115.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT E -37, "OTHER SUPPLIES" ($32.03) AND ACCOUNT E -363, "OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES" ($82.97) IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY JUDGE, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Zielinski made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on September 23, 1968. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT L -722, MOTOR EQUIPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00, AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT L -11, "SERVICES PERSONAU', IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Craven made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on September 23, 1968. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT P -361, "PHOTO SUPPLIES" IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00, AND THE TRANSFER OF SAID SUM FROM ACCOUNT P -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL" IN THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on September 23, 1968. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. 4 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 RRgnTJTTT(1N3 RESOLUTION NO. 193 -68 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR THE CENTRAL DOWNTOWN PROJECT. PROJECT NUMBER IND. R -66 WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Administrator is authorized to provide financial assistance to Local Public Agencies for undertaking and carrying out urban renewal projects; and WHEREAS, it is provided in such Act that contracts for financial aid there -under shall require that the Urban Renewal Plan for the respective project area be approved by the governing body of the locality in which the project is situated and that such approval include findings by the governing body that: (1) the financial aid to be provided in the contract is necessary to enable the project to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan; (2) the Urban Renewal Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consis- tent with the sound needs of the locality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise; (3) the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to a general plan for the development of the locality as a whole; and (4) the Urban Renewal Plan gives due consideration to the provision of ade- quate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment (herein called the "Local Public Agency "), has entered into a planning contract for financial assistance under such Act with the United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to which Federal funds were provided for the urban renewal project (herein called the "Project "), identified as "Central Downtown Project" and encompassing the area bounded by a line drawn as follows: Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the north right -of -way line of LaSalle Avenue and the west right -of -way line of Main Street; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Main Street to the north right - of -way line of Washington Street; thence west along the north right -of -way line of Washington Street to the west right -of -way line of LaFayette Boulevard; thence south along the west right -of -way line of LaFayette Boulevard to the south right -of -way line of Jefferson Boulevard; thence east along the south right -of -way line of Jefferson Boulevard to the west right -ofway line of Main Street; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Main Street to the south right -of -way line of Monroe Street; thence east along the south right -of -way line of Monroe Street to the west right -of -way line of Fellows Street; thence south along the west right -of -way line of Fellows Street to the south right - of -way line of Monroe Street; thence east along the south right -of -way line of Monroe Street and proceeding in a north- easterly direction along said right -of -way line to the center of the St. Joseph River; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along the center of the St. Joseph River to the north right -of -way line of LaSalle Avenue to the west right -of -way line of Main Street which is the point of be- ginning. in the City of South Bend, State of Indiana, (herein called the "Locality "); and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has applied for additional financial assistance under such Act and proposes to enter into an additional contract or contracts with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the undertaking of, and for making available additional financial assistance for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the Project area and has determined that the area is a blighted area and that it is detrimental and a menance to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants and users thereof and of the Locality at large, because of the presence of blighted structures and the lack of adequate community improvements, and the members of this Governing Body have been fully appraised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these facts and conditions; and WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the Common Council of the Locality (herein called the "Governing Body ") for review and approval of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area, dated November 15, 1967, and consisting of 41 pages, supported by the Final Project Report material data, and recommendations, which material, data, and recommendations are not a part of the Urban Renewal Plan. WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan has been approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency, as evi- denced by the copy of said Body's duly- certified resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan, which is attached thereto; and WHEREAS, a general plan has been prepared and is recognized and used as a guide for the general development of the Locality as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, which is the duly- designated and acting official planning body for the Locality, has submitted to the Governing Body its report and recommendations respecting said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area and has certified that said Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the said general plan for the Locality as a whole, and the Governing Body has duly considered said report, re- commendations, and certification of the planning body; and t� REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 RESOLUTIONS (continued) WHEREAS) the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area prescribes certain land uses for the Project area and will require, among other things, changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public action; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has prepared and submitted a program for the relocation of individuals and families that may be displaced as a result of carrying out the Project in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS, there have also been presented to the Governing Body information and data respecting the relocation program which have been prepared by the Local Public Agency as a result of studies, surveys, and inspections in the Project area and the assembling and analysis of the data and information obtained from such studies, surveys, and inspections; and WHEREAS, the members of this Governing Body have general knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the Project area and of the availability of proper housing in the Locality for the relocation of individuals and families that may be displaced from the Project area and, in the light of such knowledge of local housing conditions, have carefully considered and reviewed such proposals for relocation; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Governing Body take appropriate official action respecting the relocation program and said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, in conformity with the contracts for financial assis- tance between the Local Public Agency and the United States of America acting by and through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Administrator; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance under Title I, including those prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: 1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Project is a blighted area and qualifies as an eligible Project area under the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended. 2. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project aforementioned, having been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to file said copy of said Urban Renewal Plan with the minutes of this meeting. 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Project area. 4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area conforms to the general plan of the Locality. 5. That it is hereby found and determined that the financial aid provided and to be provided pursuant to said contract for Federal financial assistance pertaining to the Project is necessary to enable the Project to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area. 6. That it is hereby found and determined that the above - mentioned Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal Area will afford maximur� opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of such areas by private enterprise. 7. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal Area gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the Plan. 8. That it is hereby found and determined that the program for the proper relocation of indi- viduals and families displaced in carrying out the Project in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards is feasible and can be reasonably and timely effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the Project, and such dwellings or dwelling units available or to be made available to such displaced individuals and families are at least equal in number to the individuals and families, are not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities than the dwellings of the dis- placed individuals and families in the Project area, are available at rents or prices within the financial means of the individuals and families, and are reasonably accessible to their places of employment. 9. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Urban Renewal Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by this Body with reference, among things to changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public action, and, accordingly, this Body hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Urban Renewal Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, board, and agencies of the Locality having administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with said Urban Renewal Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate said Urban Renewal Plan. 10. That additional financial assistance under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is necessary to enable the land in the Project area to be renewed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area and, accordingly, the filing by the Local Public Agency of an application or applications for such financial assistance under said Title I is hereby approved. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 RESOLUTION (continued) SUBMITTED for consideration this 9th day of September, 1968: By: /s/ Robert 0. Laven Adopted by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, this 10th day of September, 1968. /s/ Robert 0. Laven Presiding Officer ATTEST: /s/ Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk Speaking in favor of the Resolution was Howard J. Bellinger, executive director of the Redevelopment Department, Council President, Robert 0. Laven, Councilman Gerald C. Reinke, Councilman Walter M. Szymkowiak, Councilman William W. Grounds, and John R. Kagel, of the South Bend - Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Donald Wiggins, president of the Redevelopment Commissio4,showed colored slides of the old buildings that would be involved in this program. Councilman Janet S. Allen said she could not support this program. She did not feel the people of South Bend had adequate information about it and it was not according to principal calling the downtown area a blighted area. 'President Laven asked Councilman Craven to take the chair. He felt the members of the Council should be proud to participate in the growth of the city and that with proper planning this dream can materialize. President Laven resumed the chair. Councilman Reinke moved for the adoption of the Resolution by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 7 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski) 1 nay, Councilman Allen, and 1 abstaining, Councilman Wise. Mr. John Kagel read a letter of thanks from Dan Clark, President of South Bend Chamber of Commerce. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 194 -68 A RESOLUTION TO DONATE UNNEEDED PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, TO THE BOARD OF AVIATION COMMISSIONERS OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that a certain 1942 Ford snow throwing vehicle is no longer needed and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, and the Board of Aviation Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, has requested such vehicle to use for parts to maintain a similar vehicle which they presently own and operate, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has determined that the public interest and the interests of the City of South Bend will be served by donating said snow throwing vehicle to the Board of Aviation Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and WHEREAS, Acts of 1945, Chapt. 190, Sec. 16, as amended, of the Ind. Gen. Assembly, permits a municipality to donate personal property to another municipality, which definition of a municipality does include an authority authorized to maintain and operate air ports. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that a certain 1942 Ford snow throwing vehicle is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, and it is in the public interest and the best interest of the City of South Bend, that the same be, and it is hereby donated by the City of South Bend to the Board of Aviation Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana. /s/ Gerald C. Reinke Member of the Common Council Councilman Reinke made a motion the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 0 absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Allen made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 12:56 A.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: I 116a CLERK PRESIDENT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 . RESOLUTION (continued) SUBMITTED for consideration this 9th day of September, 1968: By: /s/ Robert 0. Laven Adopted by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, this 10th day of September, 1968. /s/ Robert 0. Laven Presiding Officer ATTEST: /s/ Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk Speaking in favor of the Resolution was Howard J. Bellinger, executive director of the Redevelopment Department, Council President, Robert 0. Laven, Councilman Gerald C. Reinke, Councilman Walter M. Szymkowiak, Councilman William W. Grounds, and John R. Kagel, of the South Bend - Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Donald Wiggins, president of the Redevelopment Commissio4,showed colored slides of the old buildings that would be involved in this program. Councilman Janet S. Allen said she could not support this program. She did not feel the people of South Bend had adequate information about it and it was not according to principal calling the downtown area a blighted area. 'President Laven asked Councilman Craven to take the chair. He felt the members of the Council should be proud to participate in the growth of the city and that with proper planning this dream can materialize. President Laven resumed the chair. Councilman Reinke moved for the adoption of the Resolution by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 7 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Palmer, and Zielinski) 1 nay, Councilman Allen, and 1 abstaining, Councilman Wise. Mr. John Kagel read a letter of thanks from Dan Clark, President of South Bend Chamber of Commerce. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 194 -68 A RESOLUTION TO DONATE UNNEEDED PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, TO THE BOARD OF AVIATION COMMISSIONERS OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that a certain 1942 Ford snow throwing vehicle is no longer needed and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, and the Board of Aviation Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, has requested such vehicle to use for parts to maintain a similar vehicle which they presently own and operate, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has determined that the public interest and the interests of the City of South Bend will be served by donating said snow throwing vehicle to the Board of Aviation Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and WHEREAS, Acts of 1945, Chapt. 190, Sec. 16, as amended, of the Ind. Gen. Assembly, permits a municipality to donate personal property to another municipality, which definition of a municipality does include an authority authorized to maintain and operate air ports. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that a certain 1942 Ford snow throwing vehicle is no longer needed by the City of South Bend, is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended, and it is in the public interest and the best interest of the City of South Bend, that the same be, and it is hereby donated by the City of South Bend to the Board of Aviation Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana. /s/ Gerald C. Reinke Member of the Common Council Councilman Reinke made a motion the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 0 absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Allen made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 12:56 A.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: I // �, 411�1, CLERK PRESIDENT 9(1