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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
APRIL 8, 1957
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Committee of the Whole in the
Council Chambers, Monday, April 8, 1957, at 8:15 P.M., with all members present. Councilman Carr, Chairman, presided.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FROM THE GENERAL FUND THE SUM OF $1650.90 TO OFFICE OF THE CITY JUDGE,
ACCOUNT E -11, SALARY OF TRAFFIC CLERK (4), ALL OF THE BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FOR 1957, AND DECLARING AN EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY.
Proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard on this Ordinance. The Clerk read a letter from the
South Bend Civic Planning Association relative to the Ordinance which is as follows:
Committee of the Whole
South Bend Common Council
South Bend, Indiana
Gentlemen:
April 8, 1957
Before you this evening is a request by the City Judge for a fourth clerk in the Cafeteria Court. This is the second
time such an emergency request has been made by the Judge in less than sixteen months of office.
In February, 1956 the Judge made his first request and at the hearing stated there was a considerable backlog of work
when he took over. and that the additional clerk would do filing, sending of notices and this permitted him to extend
the hours when'citizens could come in and pay their fines. At the hearing before the State Board he stated that
additional income would more than offset the increased cost.
Here is the record: 1956 Court Fines and Fees to Controller $49,576.25
1955 Court Fines and Fees to Controller 52,235.00
a reduction of $2,600 plus. The 1956 figure is the second lowest income from 1953 through 1956. This is in spite
of the additional clerk and longer hours available for citizens to pay.
In fairness we want to point out there has been a considerable increase this year in fines and fees turned over to
City Controller, but surprisingly the March income was less than that of February and it is possible that the drive
which we understand was put on, is complete and the income will be less.
We ask that no action be taken on this request certainly for the present. We point out that the Judge should have
included such request in his 1957 budget which he made up. Secondly we should know whether or not the income for
the first three months is likely to continue to more than offset the additional spent last year as well as the
request before you now. Lastly in just what way can this be called an emergency?
Respectfully,
SOUTH BEND CIVIC PLANNING ASSN. Inc.
/s/ George H. Priebe
George H. Priebe, President
By action of Board of Directors
councilman Korpal made a motion that the communication be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Kroll seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Judge Olczak spoke to the Council explaining his request for the additional clerk.
Councilman Glass made a motion that the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. Councilman Christman seconded the
Motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Korpal made a motion to adjourn.
Councilman Kroll seconded the motion. Motion carried and the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 8 :38 P.M.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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