HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-67 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR. MEETING AUGUST 14 1967
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Police Classroom
at the Municipal Services Facility, on Monday, August 14, 1967 at 8 :31 P.M., with all members present.
The meeting was called to order by President John L. Hunter., Jr., who presided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib,
Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith 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/ John L. Hunter, Jr.
/s/ Janet S. Allen
/s/ Albert E. Palmer
Meetings of July 24, 1967 and July 31, 1967
There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file.
REPORT OF CITY CONTROLLER
The Report of the City Controller for the month of July, 1967 was submitted to the Council. The report
was accepted and placed on file.
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PETITION
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:
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1. The property sought to be rezoned is located between the St. Joseph River and North Shore Drive at
jthe point where the Michigan Central Railroad crosses North Shore Drive.
j 2. The property is owned by Elizabeth A. Toth and Andrew A. Toth, her husband, with an Option to
j purchase to Henry M. Kelly.
3. A legal description of the property is as follows: That part lying Westerly of a line parallel
to and distance 30 feet by rectangular measurement from the center line of the Michigan Central
Railroad Company's track as now located, and lying Northerly of a line extending to the St. Joseph
River, which is perpendicular to the said parallel line at a point 303.5 feet Southerly, measured
along said parallel line, from the South line of East North Shore Drive, of the parcel of land,
conveyed by John R. Foster to the Michigan Air Line Railroad Company by deed dated November 25, 1870,
recorded December 9, 1870, in Deed Record 44 at page 531, and therein described as follows: "a strip
of land sixty (60) feet wide across my land lying on the North side of Moreau Street in the City
of South Bend as the same is now occupied by said Railroad Company. Also all the land lying
between said strip of land and the Niles Road - - commencing at a point on the West side of said
Niles Road, where the North line of Saint Francis Street would strike the West side of said Niles
Road, if carried across said road, including all South of said point lying between said Niles Road
and said Railroad. Also all land lying between the St. Joseph River and said Railroad South of the
North side of the Gully running from the said Railroad down to the said River, " Subject to rights
granted by agreement dated August 24, 1925, between the Michigan Central Railroad Company and City
of South Bend, Indiana, covering a 20" vitrified pipe storm sewer extending from a point in the
Michigan Central Railroad Company's Southerly property line, which point is about 155 feet East
of the Easterly water line of the St. Joseph River in a Southwesterly direction to said St. Joseph
River. And the remaining 25 feet off of the East side of Lot No. 17, entire Lot No. 18, and entire
Lot No. 19 in Studebaker's Leeper Avenue Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana.
And which is unimproved real estate situate and known as 150 East North Shore Drive, South Bend, Indiana.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned:
From:A and B Residential Use and A Height and Area District
To: B Residential Use and F 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:
Henry M. Kelly, the holder of the Option to Purchase, intends to use said real estate for the
construction of a Nursing and Convalescent Home, that will have 100 to 160 beds; the exact size,
depending upon the architect's use of the available space and the availability of mortgage financing
The building will be constructed of masonry, steel and glass. A 100 bed facility is estimated to
cost $600,000.00 and a 160 bed facility to cost $1,000,000.00. The option to purchase is contingent
upon the rezoning being granted.
6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided will conform to the zoning ordinance of one (1)
car space for every 25 beds and one (1) car space for each employee who is on duty during any eight
(8) hour shift.
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.) site development plan.
We concur -: in this petition:
/s/ Elizabeth A. Toth /s/ Henry M.-Kelly
Isl Andrew A. Toth Signature of Petitioner
Petition prepared by F. Jay Nimtz
REGULAR _ MEETING-- -_ -- -- AUGUST 44, —__ 1967
PETITION (continued)
Councilman Allen made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Laven second-
ed the motion. Motion carried.
PETITION
I, the undersigned, hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana to amend the zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, as hereinafter requested, and in support
of this application, the following facts are shown:
1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at South Bend, Indiana, located on the East side of Michigan
Street and being the block area bounded by Donmoyer Avenue, on the North, St. Joseph Street on the East,
Farneman Avenue on the South and Michigan Street on the West.
2. The property is owned by Rosbro Realty Corporation
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
A tract of land described as a part of Lots "A" and "B" as shown on the recorded Plat of Whitcomb and
Keller's Beverly Heights 2nd Addition to the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, recorded in
Plat Book 12, Page 182 in the Recorder's Office of said County. Said tract is bounded by a line running as
follows:
Beginning at the North West Corner of Lot "A "; thence East along the North Line of said lot and the South
Line of Donmoyer Avenue 308.00 feet; thence at an angle of exactly 90 degrees, Southerly 129.38 feet;
thence at an angle of 90 degrees Westerly and parallel with the South line of Donmoyer Avenue 320.61 feet
to the Easterly Line of South Michigan Street; thence at an angle North 84 degrees 26 minutes East along
the Easterly Line of Michigan Street 130.00 feet to the intersection of the South line of Donmoyer Avenue
and the Easterly Line of Michigan, which is the North West Corner of Lot "A" and the place of beginning.
4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned:
From B Residence Use and A Height and Area District
To C -1 Commerical Use and C 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.
Petitioner contemplates the erection of a.one -story office structure to house the Regional Offices of
Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation.
6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: forty (40)
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.) -site development plan.
ROSBRO REALTY CORPORATION
BY: /s/ Stanley A. Rosenstein
413 N. Cedar Street, Mishawaka, Indiana
Petition prepared by Charles W. Hahn, 231 S. Eddy St.
Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman
Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried.
PETITION
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 3220.E. Jefferson Street, South Bend, Indiana
2. The property is owned by Irene Stanz and Charles W. Hahn and Mary H. Hahn
3. A legal description of the property is as follows:
A part of the North half (2) of the South East Quarter (4) of Section
8, Township No. 37 North, Range No. 3 East, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, to -wit:
Beginning at a point 1354.4 feet West and 62.5 feet South of the North East corner of the South East Quarter
(4) of Section No. 8; thence South 275 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Quarter
Section 188.32 feet; thence North 93 feet; thence East 10 feet; thence North 182 feet to the South line of
Jefferson Blvd., in the City of South Bend, Indiana, and thence East along the South line of Jefferson Blvd.,
177.07 feet to the place of beginning, also
A lot or parcel of land in the North half of the South east quarter of Section No. 8, Township No. 37 North,
Range No. 3 East, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz:
Beginning at the intersection of the East line of Thirty Second Street in the City of South Bend, with the
North line of the right -of -way of the Grand Trunk and Western Railroad Company, thence running East along the
North line of said right -of -way a distance of 308.32'; thence north to the Southeast corner of the first above
described tract a distance of 190 feet; thence West along the Southerly line of the above described tract
188.32 feet; thence north 27.9 feet; thence west 120 feet to the easterly line of 32nd Street; thence South
along the easterly line of 32nd Street 132 feet; thence east 120 feet; thence South parallel with the easterly
line of 32nd Street 66 feet; thence west 120 feet to the easterly line of 32nd Street; thence South 16.23 feet
to the place of beginning.
(Continued)
REGULAR MEETING A- UGUST_1.4_, -.967
PETITION (Continued)
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 : One American National Red Cross Chapter House.
6. Number of off - street parking spaces to be provided: 101 parking spaces
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.) site development plan.
/s/ J. Hannen, Chapter Chairman
Signature of Petitioner
American National Red Cross
505 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana
Petition prepared by Russell H. Fisher, Attorney
Councilman Laven made a motion that the petition be referred to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman i
Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried.
REPORT OF 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 ANNEXING AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS, (Location: East side of Ironwood Rd., South of the City boundary)."
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
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:
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT L -72
"EQUIPMENT", IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT L -11 "SERVICES PERSONAL ",
IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
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:
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 40 -27 AND 40 -28 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTIONS 10 AND 11 OF ORDINANCE NO.
3702, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
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:
Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT Q -43
"REPAIR PARTS," IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT Q -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL ",
IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND. "
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the
Council as favorable.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith, Chairman
There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file..
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1967
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ORDINANCES, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4934 -67 •
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS.
(Location: East side of Ironwood Rd., South of I
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the City boundary). �! .
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Hunter, Allen,
Palmer, Wise, Geib,Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski) 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDINANCES, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4935 -67 l •
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AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO
ACCOUNT L -72 "EQUIPMENT ", IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 !!
AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT L -11, II
"SERVICES PERSONAL ", IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,
ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND. I!
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen,
Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski), 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDINANCES, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4936 -67
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 40 -27 AND 40 -28
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, 1962, AS AMENDED, ALSO KNOWN AS SECTIONS
10 AND 11 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3702, THE ZONING I;
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AS AMENDED.
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, j
Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski). 0 nays, 0 absent. jI
ORDINANCES, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4937 -67
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
TO ACCOUNT Q -43 "REPAIR PARTS," IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,400.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM
ACCOUNT Q -11, "SERVICES PERSONAL", IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT, ALL BEING IN THE GENERAL FUND.
The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen,
Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski). 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDINANCES,' FIRST AND SECOND READING
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AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,490.00
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Allen made a motion that j
the Ordinance be set for public hearing on August 28, 1967. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion I
carried.
ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING H •
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AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,370.00 H
TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND. i!
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Geib made a motion that the
Ordinance be set for public hearing on August 28, 1967. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO ACCOUNT '
21 "COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION" IN THE AMOUNT OF i •
$76.00 AND TO ACCOUNT 55 "SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES" IN
THE AMOUNT OF $84.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME
FROM ACCOUNT 52 "RENTS ", ALL BEING WITHIN THE HUMAN
RELATIONS AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION FUND.
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that
the Ordinance be set for public hearing on August 28, 1967. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
REG1a AR— MEETING AUGUST 14, 1967
ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4938 -67 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 Allen made a motion
for suspension of rules. Coumcilman Muszynski.seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of
9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski). O nays,
0 absent. Mr. James A. Bickel, Controller, spoke in favor of the Ordinance. The Ordinance was then given
third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib,
Laven, Smith, Szymkowiak and Muszynski), 0 nays, 0 absent.
ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 4939 -67
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION III OF AN ORDINANCE
NO. 4926 -67 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THAT
IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO ACQUIRE THE MASS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF NORTHERN INDIANA TRANSIT,
INC., WHICH SHALL BE A DISTINCT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND
WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS "THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANS-
PORTATION CORPORATION" AND DEFINING THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF SAID CORPORATION ", AND PROVIDING THAT SAID
CORPORATION SHALL HAVE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS CON-
SISTING OF SEVEN MEMBERS.
The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Wise made a motion
for suspension of rules. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of
9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski), 0 nays,
0 absent. The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen
Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski), 0 nays, 0 absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 165 -67
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR
TO THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, it is now necessary for the Common Council of the City of South Bend to appoint an additional
director to the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation and,
WHEREAS, such appointment shall be for a period of one year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, that Adam S. Arnold is
hereby appointed as a director of the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation, that such appointment
shall be for the term of one year from the date of the passage of this resolution.
/s/ John L. Hunter, Jr.
Member of the Common Council
Councilman Laven made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen
Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib, Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski), 0 nays, 0 absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 166 -67
A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN
ACCOUNT L -12 "TEMPORARY HELP ", OF THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENGINEER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00
AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT L -11,
"SERVICES PERSONAL ", ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY,
AND WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND.
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 contingencies; and:
WHEREAS, Additional funds for Account L -12 "Temporary Help" are urgently needed by the Office of the City
Engineer to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $4,000.00 is needed forthwith;
and
WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as
follows, to wit:
$4,000.00 in Account L -11 designated as "Services Personal ".
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $4,000.00
be transferred from Account L -11 designated as "Services Personal" to Account L -12 designated as "Temporary
Help ", both of said accounts being in the same category and all within the General Fund.
/s/ Edwin Thomas Smith
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Lloyd Taylor, City Engineer spoke in favor of the Resolution. Councilman Geib made a motion that the
Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Laven seconded the motion. Motion carried. The
Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Wise, Geib,
Szymkowiak, Laven, Smith and Muszynski), 0 nays, 0 absent.
REGULAR_ AUGUST 14, 1967
REPORT OF URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HOUSING COMMITTEE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your Committee on Urban Redevelopment and Public Housing to whom was referred "A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION
OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 23 OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, . AS AMENDED, TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA"
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Resolution should be
favorably adopted and held for public hearing on September 11, 1967.
/s/ Robert 0. Laven, Chairman
There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file.
REPORT OF URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HOUSING COMMITTEE
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
Your Committee on Urban Redevelopment and Public Housing to whom was referred "A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROCEED WITH A PURCHASE AND LEASING PROGRAM ".
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Resolution should be
accepted and placed on file.
There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING
THAT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PROCEED WITH A PURCHASE
AND LEASING PROGRAM.
/s/ Robert 0. Laven, Chairman
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Department of the City of South Bend is providing funds for a pilot study which will
utilize the facilities of the Social Science Training and Research Laboratory of the University of Notre Dame
and the records of. the Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, the study could lead to a program under which the Housing Authority would buy or lease suitable housing
for persons displaced by renewal projects; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of sound houses which are in a deteriorated condition; and
WHEREAS, deteriorated houses lead to deteriorated neighborhoods
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA:
That a recommendation be made to the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that it proceed
under Section 23, Leasing Program of the Housing Act of 1965 to procure and rehabilitate older, deteriorating
houses for the purpose of halting deterioration of neighborhoods and making these houses available to families
in need, for rent or purchase, with emphasis on larger houses.
Submitted for consideration this 10 day of July , 1967
by Councilman /s/ Janet S. Allen
Councilman Wise made a motion that the Resolution be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Szymkowiak
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Allen read a communication from a citizen suggesting that bus transportation be- instituted- foryoung-
sters,in designated,dreas in the City, to the YMCA. Councilman Allen expressed a desire for a Council Committee
to study the matter. Councilmen Wise and Laven volunteered to serve on the special committee.
Councilman Allen then read a report from the Parking Meter Department stating that the reason for the reduction
in amount of fees collected from parking meters is the result of heavy snows during the past winter, and the
extensive amount of construction now in progress in the downtown area.
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There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to adjourn.
Councilman Geib seconded the motion. Time: 9:15 P.M.
INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR 1968
August 14, 1967
Be it remembered that members of the Common Council met in the Police Classroom of the Municipal Services
Facility at 9:30 P.M., with all members present. In accordance with a custom set in the past few years,
the meeting was called for the purpose of an informal public hearing on the proposed budget for 1968. The
meeting was called to order by Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, Edwin T. Smith, who presided.
Each department was considered separately and speaking on the proposed budget were the following: Mayor Lloyd Allen
Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the South Bend Civic Planning Association; City-Controller, James
A. Bickel, Kathryn L. Blough, City Clerk; Robert J. Dueomb, City Attorney; Dr. Harry J. McGrane, Veterinarian;
Mrs. Raymond Flanaghan, President of the Humane - Society; A. E. Tovey, Manager of the Morris Civic Auditorium;
Lloyd Taylor, City Engineer, Forrest..West, Building Commissioner; Clifton P. Engle, Cemetery Sexton; Thomas
McNaughton, Police Chief; Jack Bland, Chairman of the Salaries Committee of the South Bend Firefighters
Association; Cecil McHenry, Fire Chief; A recess was called at 11 :00 P.M. Reconvened: 11 :10 P.M. Speaking
further on the budget were Richard Gartner, Street Commissioner; Clem Hazinski, Traffic Engineer; Eugene Zimmer,
Manager, Municipal Services Facility; Eugene Radecki, Electrical Superintendent; John Hunt, Radio Department;
Frank Kolosczar, Sanitation Department; Charles VanDeVeire, Park Superintendent; Howard Bellinger, Executive
Director of the Urban Redevelopment Commission and George Neagu,.Executive Director of the Human Relations
and Fair Employment Practices Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 12 :40 A.M., August 15, 1967.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
IDENT
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