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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1963
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in Regular Session in the Council
Chambers in the City Hall at 8:10 P.M., on Monday, January 14, 1963,zwith all members present. The meeting was
called to order by President Joseph T. Kroll, who presided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Kroll, Allen, Ladewski, Tellson, Coleman, Glass, Krueper, Lehman and Muszynski.
ABSENT: None
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
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/ Joseph T. Kroll
/s/ Albert Tellson Committee
South Bend, Indiana /s/ T. W. Lehman
January 14, 1963
Minutes of Meetings of December 10, 1962 and January 7, 1963.
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATION
A communication from Mrs. Joseph B. McDonnell to the Council was read by the Clerk.
Dear Mrs. Noble:
On behalf of my children and myself I would like to thank the members of the Common Council of the City of South
Bend for their expression of sympathy extended to us on the recent tragic death of my husband.
The kindess and consideration of so many people who held Joe in high esteem has been and will continue to be a
source of comfort to us.
Thank you also for your own personal expression of sympathy.
Sincerely,
/si Frances C. McDonnell
Councilman Lehman made a motion that the Communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski
the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CONTROLLER FOR NOVEMBER, 1962
Balance on Hand First of Month ------------------------------------------------------------------------ $2,938,068.90
Receipts During Month --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,420,476.52
Disbursements during Month -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- $1,373,859.19
Balance on Hand November 30, 1962 ------------------------------ ---------- ------------------------------ $2,984,686.23
Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Muszynski seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF CONTROLLER FOR DECEMBER, 1962
Balance on Hand first of Month ------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,984,686.23
Receipts during Month ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $4,215,105.86
Disbursements. during Month ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,925,738.18
Balance on Hand December 31, 1963 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,274,053.91
Councilman Lehman made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the motion,
Motion carried,
ANNUAL REPORT OF CONTROLLER FOR 1962
Balanceon Hand first of Year -------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,386,537.09
Receiptsduring Year ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $24,639,529.26
Disbursements during Year ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- $24,752,012.44
Councilman Muszynski made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, (Land owned by Drewrys, Inc.), Respectfully report that they
have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD BE REPORTED FAVORABLE.
/s/ T. W. Lehman, Chairman
January 14, 1963.
Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Lehman seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 4544 - - -63
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(Land owned by Drewrys, Inc.)
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.
ORDINANCE, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(Crest Manor -- -37.8 acres east of Miami and South of Jackson)
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the
Ordinance..-be set -for public hearing on March 11, 1963. Councilman Ladewski seconded.the motion. Motion carried. .:
ORDINANCE NO. 4545 - - -63
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING METER FEES AND FUNDS TO
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SZT FORTH THEREIN, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 236 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1945, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 303 OF
THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF 1951.
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion for sus-
pension of rules. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays
The Ordinance was then given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SEWAGE
DISPOSAL FUND - $58,858.35
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PROJECT
EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND - $8212687.48
The Ordinance was given first, reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND - $166,764.49
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The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried.)
ORDINANCE NO. 4546 - - -63
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND THE BURROUGHS
CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) BURROUGHS STYLE F6307 ACCOUNTING MACHINES FOR THE
SUM OF $14,628.00 LESS TRADEIN ALLOWANCE ON MODEL F301 MACHINES, SERIAL NUMBERS F16362P,
F31734P, and F52834P of $4,100.00 FOR THE NET PRICE OF $10,528.00
The Ordinam a was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion for sus-
pension of rules. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.
The -Ordinamce_— wa�s,_.then g ven_th rd-reading, and passed by .a_ roll .cal I vote of .9 --Yes and 0 nays. _
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL BONDS
OF 1961 - $326,632.92
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN MUNICIPAL BONDS
OF 1962 - $997,991.09
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Ladewski seconded the motion-. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE 1960 GENERAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND - $61,524.13
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full Councilman Muszynski made a motion that
the Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Lehman seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SANITATION
FUND - $1,077.55
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Lehman made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on February 11, 1963. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 27 - - -63
RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING
THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR
PROJECT NO. INDIANA R -29
Action on this Resolution having been deferred until this meeting, the President announced that all persons interes
in the Resolution could now be heard.
Councilman Lehman moved that the Resolution be amended in the following manner:
"In the last 14HEREAS clause, substitute "; and" for the punctuation at the end,
and add :the following clause:
"WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend 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 It
Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Resolution amended.
The Resolution, as amended, reads as follows:
RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING
THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION FOR
PROJECT NO. INDIANA R -29, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the Housing and Home Finance
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 thereunder 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 pro-
vided 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, consistent 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 P1
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; and
WHEREAS the Department of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend (herein called the "Local Public Agency ") has
obtained the concurrence of the Housing and Home Finance Administrator in the commencement and preparation, without
Federal financial assistance, of surveys and plans for the urban renewal project (herein called the "Project".)
identified as "Chapin Street, Indiana R -29" and encompassing the area bounded by Western Avenue, Scott Street, New
York Central Main Line, and Laurel Street in the City of South Bend, State of Indiana, (herein called the "Locality ");
and
WHEREAS the Local Public Agency has applied for financial assistance under such Act and proposes to enter into a
contract or contracts with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for the undertaking of, and for making available
financial assistance for, the Project; and
WHEREAS the Local Public Agency has made detailed sttidies of the location, physical condition of structures, la
use, environmental influences, and 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 menace to the safety, health,.and welfare of the
inhabitants and users thereof and of the Locality at large, because of the fact that ninety per cent (90 %) of the
dwellings are in blighted condition and because unfavorable environmental conditions prevail, specifically including
the following:
(1) Overcrowding or improper location of structures on the land. A majority of the lots are 40' or less
and average 4000 square feet.
RESOLUTION NO. 27 - - -63 (continued)
(2) Excessive dwelling unit density. Dwelling unit density is approximately 12 to 15 units per acre. Al
this may not seem excessive, it is quite high considering the area is built up with mostly single or
double units.
(3) Conversions to incompatible types of uses. A number of residences have been converted to partial commer-
cial use which has been a blighting influence on adjoining residences.
(4) Obsolete building types. A number of three story commercial structures are empty above the ground floor
since the loft storage space is not in demand. A large proportion of the residences are small cottages
were built by European immigrants before World War I. They average 400 to 500 square feet which is well
below F,H.A. minimum standards.
(5) Detrimental land uses. The commercial area along Chapin Street is considered the worst vice center in the
City. This section is probably the main reason the area has deteriorated so rapidly over the past 10
years or so.
(6) Unsafe congested, poorly designed or otherwise deficient streets.
and the members _of this Governing Body have been fully apprised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these
facts and conditions; and
WHEREAS there has been propared and referred to the Common Council of the Locality (herein called the "Gover
Body ") for review and approval an Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area,_ dated December 6, 1962, consisting of
8 pages and 3 exhibits; and
WHEREAS said Urban Renewal Plan has been approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency, as evidence
by the copy of said Body's duly certified resolution approving said 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 South Bend City Planning Commission, 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. recommendations, and certification of
the planning body; and
WHEREAS said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area prescribes certain land uses for the Project area and will 1,
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 proposals for the relocation of families that may be
displaced as a result of carrying out the Project in accordance with said Urban Renewal Plan; and
WHEREAS there have also been presented to the Governing Body information and data respecting the proposals for
relocation 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
i
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 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 proposals for
relocation and said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, in conformity with the contract for financial assistance
between the Local Public Agency and the United States of America, acting by and through the Housing and Home Finance
Administrator:
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 said 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 said Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area conforms to said
general plan of the locality.
4. 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 under-
taken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area.
5. That it is hereby found and determined that the above - mentioned Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal
Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Locality as a whole, for the urban
renewal of such areas by private enterprise.
6. That it is hereby found and determined that 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.
7. That it is hereby found and determined that the proposals for the proper relocation of the families dis-
placed in carrying out the Project in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards
are feasible and can be reasonably and timely effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the
Project; and that such dwellings or dwelling units available or to be made available to such displaced families are
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 27 - - -63 (continued)
JANUARY 14, 1963
at least equal in number to the number of displaced families, are not enerally less desirable in regard to public
utilities and public and commercial facilities than °the dwellings of the displaced families in the Project area, are
available at rents or prices within the financial means of the displaced families, and are reasonably accessible
to their places of employment.
8. 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 other 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, boards, 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.
9. That 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.
/s/ Joseph T. Kroll
Member of the Common Council
Speaking against the proposed Resolution were the following: Al Crowell, 2106 Portage Avenue; Mrs. Frederick Mutzl,
320 Parkovash Ave; Mr. and Mrs. John St. Clair, 1906 Bergan St.; Richard Kirkman, 1118 Queen St.; Mrs. Roman Guenterl
1606 Fremont; Jerome Lukas, 2019 Bergan St.; Mr, and Mrs. Norman Hezlep, 1743 N. Adams St.; Howard R. Goodhew,
1709 Kessler Blvd.; John Fox, 1142 Academy Place; John Hamilton, 2209 Hollywood Pl.; Warren Uldin, 1821'N. CollegeSt,
T. Brooks Brademas, 1614 Devon Circle; Howard Fleming, 222 S. Coquillard Dr.; and Mrs. Joseph A. Nemeth, 1522 N.
Fremont Street.
Mr. Henry Sucher, Urban Redevelopment Director was heard.
Councilman Lehman made a motion for a five minute recess. - Councilman Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried
and the Council recessed at 9:53 P.M.
The Council reconvened at 10:06 P.M.
Councilman Muszynski made a motion to adopt the Resolution, as amended. Councilman Tellson seconded the motion.
Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 ajres (Councilmen Kroll, Allen, Ladewski, Tellson, Krueper, Lehman and
Muszynski), 2 nays (Councilmen Coleman and Glass).
There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Lehman made a motion to adjourn. Councilman
Muszynski seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Regular meeting of the Common Council adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
CLERK
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT
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