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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-11-13 Common Council Agenda & PacketRIODIRWA SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 1. INVOCATION - REV. SYLVESTER WILLIAMS 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 7.nn D M ANNOUNCEMENT: REPRESENTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION WILL BE CITY CONTROLLER MARK NEAL 6. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES 7. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME: RTT.T. NY) 48 -13 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906 FRANKLIN ST. SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 59 -13 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE 1, BASIC PROVISIONS, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION RELATIVE TO THE REZONING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES; ARTICLE 2, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO REVISE STATE SWIMMING POOL CODE REFERENCES; ARTICLE 4, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, TO REVISE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS; ARTICLE 5 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, TO REVISE AN INCORRECT CITATION; ARTICLE 7, GENERAL REGULATIONS, TO REVISE CERTAIN LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES, AND TO REVISE INCORRECT CITATIONS 49 -13 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLES 2 AND 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PLASTIC BAGS FOR YARD WASTE 63 -13 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE ARTICLE 2, SECTION 17 -27.1 HAULED SEPTIC WASTE 64 -13 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 2, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST SEWER RATES AND CHARGES INCREMENTALLY THROUGH 2017 60 -13 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $21,000.00 FROM THE PALAIS ROYALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (FUND 450) FOR REPAIRS TO THE HISTORIC EXTERIOR /INTERIOR OF THE VENUE 8. BILLS, THIRD READING TIME: BILL NO. 48 -13 THIRD READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906 FRANKLIN ST. SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 59 -13 THIRD READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE 1, BASIC PROVISIONS, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION RELATIVE TO THE REZONING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES; ARTICLE 2, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO REVISE STATE SWIMMING POOL CODE REFERENCES; ARTICLE 4, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, TO REVISE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS; ARTICLE 5 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, TO REVISE AN INCORRECT CITATION; ARTICLE 7, GENERAL REGULATIONS, TO REVISE CERTAIN LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES, AND TO REVISE INCORRECT CITATIONS 49 -13 THIRD READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE' CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLES 2 AND 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PLASTIC BAGS FOR YARD WASTE 63 -13 THIRD READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE ARTICLE 2, SECTION 17 -27.1 HAULED SEPTIC WASTE 64 -13 THIRD READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 2, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST SEWER RATES AND CHARGES INCREMENTALLY THROUGH 2017 60 -13 THIRD READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $21,000.00 FROM THE PALAIS ROYALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (FUND 450) FOR REPAIRS TO THE HISTORIC EXTERIOR /INTERIOR OF THE VENUE 9. RESOLUTIONS RTT.T. NO. 13 -72 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4004 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT (8) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE LEBERMUTH COMPANY, INC. 13 -73 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4528, 4536 4546 4606, 4612 LAKE BLACKTHORN DRIVE,6568 DOCKSIDE DRIVE, 4636, 4644, 4710, 4720, 4728, 4814, 4822 STARBOARD DRIVE, 6510, 6507 STILL WATERS COURT, 4938, 4954, 5011, 4935, 4915 STERN LINE COURT, 6535, 6530, 6634 LEEWAY DRIVE, 5015, 4917 MASTHEAD COURT; 5002, 5010, 5013, 5003, 4925 BOW LINE COURT, 4738, 4712 PORTSIDE DRIVE, 4627, 4611, 4604, 4614, 4624 PIER COURT, 6613 DOCKSIDE DRIVE, 4711, 4719, 4821, 4829 STARBOARD DRIVE, 6530 LAKE CREST CIRCLE, 6735, 6747, 4736, 4739 BLACKTHORN HARBOR DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE -YEAR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COOREMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. 10. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 65 -13 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 4 -21 ENTITLED BUSKERS AND SIDEWALK PERFORMERS 66 -13 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 2 -121 (a) OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE ONE NON - DESIGNATED HOLIDAY 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14. ADJOURNMENT TIME: NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services are Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible. &u 00- `ig -13 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906 FRANKLIN ST. SOUTH BEND IN 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The present zoning for said property is LI I ight Industrial District, and we request it changed to SF2- Single Family & Two Family District f -r the purpose of residence. NOW THEREFORE BE 1T ORDAINED t) the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495 -04. is amended. wh�ch ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classiticatioli of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: Parcel A: Lot 332 D M Shiveley's 15t Addition Parcel B: Lot 333 D M Shive!ey's 15t Addition be and the same is hereby established as SF2 Single Family & Two Family District SECTION 11. This ordinance snail be in lull force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. Attest: City Clerk htembe, of the Common Cou cil to � 4.1 coU l li Gil +e v it'i ib dv, Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2 , at o'clock — M. Approved and signed by me on the at o'clock — M. isi READNG l ( 3 PUBLIC HEARING 3 rd READING NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED City Clerk day of Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana 2 , Filed ±n .< z nfflee (� SEP - 3 2013 Johe41 'sSOE MY CLERK, SOU M BEND, IN PETITION TO REZONE — City of South Bend Indana 1 (we) the undersigned make application to the City of South Bend Common Council to amend the zoning ordinance as herein requested. 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at 1906 Franklin st South Bend, IN 46614 2. The property Tax Key Numbers are: Key #1 018 -8044 -1751 Key #2 018 -80444752 3. Name and address of property owner of the petition site RamiM.Sadek 19543 Darden Rd South Bend IN, 46637 4. Name and address of contingent purchasegs), if applicable: NIA 5. It is desired and requested that this property be rezoned: From: LI Light Industrial District To: SF2 Single Family & Two Family District 6. This rezoning is requested to allow for the following uses(s): RESIDENCE 7. Attached, and made part of the petition; a. A list of names and addresses of all property owners. and tax kry numbers for all properties within 300ft of the petitioned property. b. addressed, stamped envelopes for all property owners within 30Dft of the petition property PETITION PREPARED BY: RAMI MIKHAIL SADEK 19543 DARDEN RD. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 574 -850 -9769 RAM I.SADEK @GMAIL.COM CONTACT PERSON: SAME AS ABOVE Filed l;s Office I C17YCLER -s aEND,IN 14 0543 Im Lafayette South Bend JIM 1 46613 LAFAYETTE South Berd IN 1 4W13 PUBAKIGH AGNES & 018 -8044- MATTHEW 2002S 20D2 Isom 151759 KOPSEA FramcSn SoWr Berl IN. 4661 FRANKLN Bend IN 46613 1918 018E044- PROPERTIES 1918 1912 16 175401 LLC Fmrdit St ISouthBend IN 48813 FRANKLIN South Berl IN 46613 STROUD 5929 0188044 BENJAMIN JR & Spinnaker 1926 S 17 1730 CHARLESZEfTA Bay Dr Long Beach CA 90803 WILLIAM ST South Berl IN 46613 FTON 018-8012- & 222 E Walter 1905 .18 0537 ALICE C St South Berl IN 46014 LAFAYETTE South Bend IN 46613 0188044- 192DSWILLIAM W8LWW 19208 191728 LAND TRUST ste B Osceola IN 46561 WILLIAM South Bend IN 46614 018 -8012- ROSEBOOM 22437 Arbor 1917 2010639 JEFFREY A Poift Dr ISouth Bend IN 1 46628 LAFAYETTE South Bend IN 46613 0188044- PROPERTIES 1918 1916 21 1755 LLC Franklin St South Bend IN 46613 FRANKLIN South Bend IN 46613 GENERAL 0188012- SHEET METAL 1902 S Main 228 W 220567 WORKS INC St South Bend IN 46613 CALVERT South Berl IN 46601 GENERAL 0188012- SHEET METAL 1902 S Main . 23 058701 WORKS INC St South Berl IN 46613 0188044 BLOOM LEO W & 416 Calvert - LOT 272 241727 DELORASM St South Bend IN 46614 WILLIAMS South Bend; IN 4661 FARRINGTON 0188012- WAYNEA& 2221- 1907 2510538 ALICE C Walter South Bend IN 46614 LAFAYETTE South Bernd IN 46613 ZADEREJ ANDREW J & ... ANDREW ZADEREJ& 018-0012 - %GEORGE 1901S 1903 26 0536 ZADEREJ Lafayette South Bend IN 461513 LAFAYETTE Soulh Bend IN 46613 Filed �r- C, SEP -3 Z013 I CITYCLFHj:,, ON �_g_G JOHN W. BYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGLIOZZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. ROOM 1 140 COUNTY -C:ITY BLDG. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 (574) 235 - 9571 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: A proposed ordinance of Rami M. Sadek to zone from LI Light Industrial District to SF2 Single Family & Two Family District, property located at 1906 S. Franklin Street, City of South Bend - APC# 2682 -13. Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of Rami M. Sadek was legally advertised on Thursday, October 03, 2013 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 took the following action: Upon a motion by John DeLee, being seconded by Phil Sutton and unanimously carried, the proposed ordinance of Rami M. Sadek to zone from LI Light Industrial District to SF2 Single Family & Two Family District, property located at 1906 S. Franklin Street, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. There is a mix of industrial and residential uses in this area. Rezoning the property to single family will allow for the adaptive reuse of the building and strengthen the surrounding residential area. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Sincerely, `�'ohn W. Byorn Attachment CC: Rami M. Sadek Ilp e i:1, erg ? o C�E9K UrKeFNr; / r �6+ SERVING: ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SOUTH BEND, LAKEVILLE. NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY. OSCEOLA AND ROSELAND www. stjosephcounryindlana .com /Areaphn Staff RwaxrL APC # Owner: Location: Jurisdiction: 2682 -13 Rami M.Sadek 1906 S. Franklin Street City of South Bend 10/4/2013 Public Hearing Date: 10/15/2013 Requested Action: The petitioner is requesting a zone change from LI Light Industrial District to SF2 Single Family & Two Family District to allow uses permitted in the SF2 Single Family & Two Family District. Land Uses and Zoning: On site: On site is a vacant commercial building zoned LI Light Industrial District. North: To the north across Calvert Street is an industrial building zoned GI General Industrial District. East: To the east across the alley is a commercial building zoned SF2 Single Family & Two Family District. South: To the south is an industrial building zoned LI Light Industrial District. West: To the west across Franklin Street is a single family home zoned SF2 Single Family and Two Family District. District Uses and Development Standards: The SF2 District is established to protect, promote and maintain the development of single family dwellings and two family dwellings in the urban core of the City of South Bend as well as to provide for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with an urban residential neighborhood. The availability of public facilities (e.g., public water, public sanitary sewer, storm sewer, natural gas, electricity, telephone, etc.) is required for development within this district. Site Plan Description: No site plan is required for a rezoning to S172 Single Family & Two Family District. Zoning and Land Use History And Trends: The site has been zoned industrial since 1951, our earliest record of zoning in the City. The property to the west across Franklin Street was rezoned from industrial to single family residential in 1999. Traffic and Transportation Considerations: Calvert Street and Franklin Street are two -lane streets. Utilities: The site is served by municipal water and sewer. Agency Comments: The City Engineer had no comment. Community Investment provides a favorable recommendation for the rezoning, noting that the rezoning will support the re -use of the property and blend in to the surrounding residential properties to the east and west zoned SF2. APC # 2682-13 Page 1 of 2 Staff Report 10/4/2013 Commitments: There are no commitments proposed by the petitioner. Criteria to be considered in reviewing rezoning requests, per IC 36 -7 -4 -603: 1. Comprehensive Plan: Policy Plan: City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (November 2005) Objective ED 1.2 Encourage reuse of abandoned and underutilized land and structures. Land Use Plan: The Future Land Use Map identifies this area as Light Industrial. Plan Implementation /Other Plans: 2. Current Conditions and Character: The block between Lafayette and Franklin Streets serve as a transitional area between the single family residential to the west and the industrial uses to the east. There is a mix of varying sizes of industrial buildings and traditional single family homes. 3. Most Desirable Use: The most desirable use of the land is for uses compatible with the surrounding residential properties. 4. Conservation of Property Values: The value of the surrounding properties should not be adversely affected. 5. Responsible Development And Growth: It is responsible development and growth to encourage the adaptive reuse of vacant buildings. Staff Comments: Rezoning to a residential use may impact the adjacent industrial properties if they modify their sites in the future. Additional screening may be needed as part of a residential bufferyard. However, the effect would be minimal or could be relieved through variance requests. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends this petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: There is a mix of industrial and residential uses in this area. Rezoning the property to single family will allow for the adaptive reuse of the building and strengthen the surrounding residential area. APC # 2682 -13 Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906 FRANKLIN ST. SOUTH BEND IN 46614, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT 6, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The present zoning for said property is LI Light Industrial District, and we request it changed to SF2- Single Family & Two Family District for the purpose of residence. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 9495 -04, is amended, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby is amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: Parcel A: Lot 332 D M Shiveley's 1St Addition Parcel B: Lot 333 D M Shiveley's 1St Addition be and the same is hereby established as SF2 — Single Family & Two Family District SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2 , at o'clock . M. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of at o'clock m. Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana i sF READING c� PUBLIC HEA.^MG 3 rd R AD!NG NOT APPPONED REFERRED PASSED 2 , Filed in, r ' Off Ice SEP - 3 2013 0 _m) C17Y CLERK, SOUTK 8EN—D, IN JOHN W. BYORNI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY MAGLIOZZI DEPUTY DIRECTOR AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 227 W.JEFFERSON BLVD. ROOM 1 140 COUNTY-CITY BLDG. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 (574) 235 - 9571 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 The Honorable Council of the City of South Bend t �- 4th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, M 46601 RE: An Ordinance initiated by the Area Plan Commission, amending Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 1, Basic Provisions, to add a new subsection relative to the rezoning of existing structures; Article 2, Residential Districts to revise state swimming pool code references; Article 4, Industrial Districts, to revise screening requirements; Article 5 Planned Unit Development, to revise an incorrect citation; Article 7, General Regulations, to revise certain landscaping requirements between residential and industrial uses, and to revise incorrect citations, City of South Bend - APC# 2683 -13. Dear Council Members: I hereby Certify that the above referenced ordinance of APC Initiated was legally advertised on Thursday, October 03, 2013 and that the Area Plan Commission at its public hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 took the following action: Upon a motion by John DeLee, being seconded by Michael Mecham and unanimously carried, the Ordinance initiated by the Area Plan Commission, amending Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 1, Basic Provisions, to add a new subsection relative to the rezoning of existing structures; Article 2, Residential Districts to revise state swimming pool code references; Article 4, Industrial Districts, to revise screening requirements; Article 5 Planned Unit Development, to revise an incorrect citation; Article 7, General Regulations, to revise certain landscaping requirements between residential and industrial uses, and to revise incorrect citations, City of South Bend, is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The text amendments address certain changes that are necessary to revise and clarify various sections of the South Bend Zoning Ordinance. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the minutes of the public hearing, and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. Sincerely, bu i john W.Byorni Attachment SERVING: ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. SOUTH BEND. LAKEVILLE, NEW CARLISLE, NORTH LIBERTY, OSCEOLA AND ROSELAND wnw .rtlosephcounryind'mna.coMAreaplan Staff Resort APC # Owner: Location: 2683 -13 APC Initiated Text Amendment Jurisdiction: City of South Bend Public Hearing Date: 10/15/2013 9/30/2013 Requested Action: The requested action is a text amendment, amending various sections of Chapter 21 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Staff Comments: The Ordinance updates the code by making the following changes: *Adding provisions exempting existing structures from seeking setback variance when the property has been rezoned. The buildings or structures would become legal nonconforming, and would need to comply with all provisions going forward. *Modifying outdoor storage screening requirements in industrial districts by not requiring to buffer from adjacent industrial districts. *Modifying the residential bufferyard landscaping table to reduce the type of landscaping required from non - residential districts when separated from residential districts by a street. *Modifying the sign ordinance to allow one menu board per drive through. *Correcting the swimming pool reference so that it matches the state code. *Correcting incorrect citations in the PUD and sign ordinance sections. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends that this petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Analysis: The text amendments address certain changes that are necessary to revise and clarify various sections of the South Bend Zoning Ordinance. APC # 2683 -13 Page I of I Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE 1, BASIC PROVISIONS, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION RELATIVE TO THE REZONING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES; ARTICLE 2, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO REVISE STATE SWIMMING POOL CODE REFERENCES; ARTICLE 4, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, TO REVISE SCREENING REQUIREMENTS; ARTICLE 5 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, TO REVISE AN INCORRECT CITATION; ARTICLE 7, GENERAL REGULATIONS, TO REVISE CERTAIN LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES, AND TO REVISE INCORRECT CITATIONS. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, adopted a new zoning ordinance that went into effect on May 7, 2004. Certain changes are deemed necessary for a more affective administration of the ordinance. When properties that have existing buildings or structures petition for a zone amendment (a/k/a rezoning), and those buildings or structures do not meet the setback requirements of the zoning district that they are zoning to, those setbacks will now be considered as legal nonconforming. When industrial -zoned properties abut other industrial -zoned properties, or are separated by a road, screening will not be required; but adjacent residential uses will still need to be properly buffered. Citations in several sections that refer to other parts of the ordinance, or other ordinances, need to be corrected. Further, several sections of the Sign Regulations need to be updated to respond to changes in signs commonly used, namely temporary signs and incidental signs for drive- through facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article I Basic Provisions, Section 21 -01.02 Zoning Districts and Zone Maps, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (i) as follows: D Existing Buildings and Structures — Change of Zoning District. In those instances where buildings and structures exist on a lot or parcel that is subsequently rezoned to another zoning district (alk/a zone may amendment), those buildings and structures shall be exempt from seeking variances from the required side rear, or front yard development standards of that zoning district. All existing structures at the time of the rezoning shall be deemed to be legal nonconforming buildings or structures and shall comply with all provisions of Section 21 -01.03 from that point forward. Section II. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 2 Residential Districts, Section 21- 02.11(a) (3) (B) (iii), is hereby amended as follows: iii. The swimming pool or hot tub, either above or below ground, shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 14, Article 3 of the Municipal Code or the Indiana del Administrative Code for residential pools at 675 IAC 14 -4.3 -270 through 296, as amended: and for commercial pools at 675 IAC 20, as amended, as adopted by Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code. Refer to Section 14 -12 of the Municipal Code to determine applicable requirements. Section III. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 4 Industrial Districts, Section 21- 04.01(b) (10) (B) (ii) b., is hereby amended as follows: b. Screening - Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view from all non - industrial zoned lot lines by buildings or: Section IV. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 4 Industrial Districts, Section 21 -04.02 (b) (10) (B) (ii) b., is hereby amended as follows: b. Screening - Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view from all non - industrial zoned lot lines by buildings or: Section V. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 5 Planned Unit Development District, Section 21 -05 (e), is hereby amended as follows: (e) Secondary Plat Approval The process for the approval and recording of a secondary plat for any development in a PUD approved pursuant to this Section 21 -05 shall be issued in a manner consistent with that for any other subdivision within the City of South Bend as set forth in Chapter 21, Article 9 14 — Subdivisions (or any successor Subdivision Control Ordinance) and with any additional requirements or commitments entered into in connection with the approval of the preliminary plan pursuant to this Section 21 -05. The approval and recording of a secondary plat is required prior to the issuance of a improvement location permit for any improvements on a lot. Section VI. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 7 General Regulations, Table 21- 07.01 -A: Residential Bufferyard Landscaping, is hereby amended by amending Table 21- 07.01 -A: Residential Bufferyard Landscaping, by adding a new footnote (4) and adding a new, descriptive accompanying footnote (4) as follows: TABLE 21- 07.01— A: RESIDENTIAL BUFFERYARD LANDSCAPING Zoning of Zoning of Subject Property Adjacent Property SE/U OB MU O LB CB CBD GB LI GI PUD SFI t41 B B B B B B B C C C (2) SF2 C4� B B B B B B B C C C (2) MFl (41 A B B B B B B C C C (2) MF2 u A B B B B B B C C C (2) PUD (3) B B B B B B B C C C (2) — When a street separates a residential zoning district from a non - residential zoning district Type A: Open may be substituted in the front yard. Section VII. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 7 Sign Regulations, Section 21 -07.03 (d) (5) (B) iv., is hereby amended as follows: iv. If a lot is occupied by a use which includes a drive through facility, one (1) menu board shall be permitted adjaeent to the for each drive through €aeilit) lane as an incidental directional sign to announce the selection of services or products available at the drive through facility and the prices thereof. Section VIII. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 7 Sign Regulations, Section 21 -07.03 (e) (2) (A), is hereby amended as follows: (A) Lower Level Building Identification Signs. Building identification signs located on the first eighteen (18) feet of building height or the actual building height, whichever is less, shall be considered lower level building identification signs. Lower level building identification signs shall be limited to wall signs. In addition, awning signs, canopy signs or marquee signs may be permitted subject to the provisions of Section 21 -07.03 (e) (2) (D), below, or projecting signs may be permitted subject to the provisions of Section 21 -07.03 (3) (e) (2) (C), below. Section IX. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 7 Sign Regulations, Section 21 -07.03 (g) (3) is hereby amended as follows: Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 21 -01.03 @ (k) — Legally Established Nonconforming Signs to the contrary, freestanding on premise signs and sign structures, shall be subject to the following removal provisions: Section X. Chapter 21, Zoning, of the South Bend Municipal Code, Article 7, Sign Regulations, Section 21 -07.03 (g) (3) (B), is hereby amended as follows: (B) When a legally established nonconforming building, or any activity, business, entertainment, commodity, product, profession or service not located in a building, suffers a partial destruction in excess of the value specified in Section 21 -01.03 () (11) — Legally Established Nonconforming Signs of this Ordinance and such building, or activity, business, entertainment, commodity, product, profession or service must be removed and brought into compliance with the terms of this Ordinance, any sign or sign structure located on the lot shall also be brought into compliance with the terms of this Ordinance. Section XI. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Attest: City Clerk of Member of the Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day 13, at o'clock . m. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , at o'clock . m. I.- READ!NG 10 -1 `{—() P=!C HEARING ? rd READING NOT APPROVED r::EE:;RED SSED Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana 2013 Filed in Clerk's JOHW YCateiCaE CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN �0 - Ac�_ \3 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLES 2 AND 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT PLASTIC BAGS FOR YARD WASTE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The City of South Bend (the City) previously permitted plastic bags to be used for collection of yard waste, although use of paper bags was preferred. With new and heightened environmental regulation at the State and federal levels, it is not permissible for the City's Organic Resource Facility to accept any plastic materials with yard waste. The City's Organic resource collection is limited solely to vegetative, biodegradable materials, and the Facility has no capability to separate plastics from organic matter. To clarify and assure that citizens of South Bend do not include plastic bags and other non- organic materials with recyclable yard waste, it is necessary to amend the South Bend Municipal Code at Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16 -8 (0 and at Chapter 16, Article 4 Sections 16 -27 and 16 -28. This Ordinance enacts those Municipal Code Amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: Section I. Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16 -8(f) of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec.16 -8. Use of City- furnished refuse containers required; disabled customer exception; nonrecurring charge for new users; separation of yard waste. (0 Yard waste as defined herein, shall be collected by the City on a weekly basis for disposal and recycling at the City's Organic Resource Facility. Each owner, occupant or lessee of any single or multifamily dwelling shall separate and keep separate any yard waste from the remainder of the residential refuse for collection. Yard waste shall not be placed in plastic bags for collection. Such yard waste shall be placed in biodegradable paper baps, or other containers approved by the City, and shall be segregated from any trash or garbage. Such • and waste shall be " laeed in sturdy plastie bags Rr other rentainE_ .......... I and segregated from the trash and garbage. "free limbs and brush of a diameter of less than four (4) inches shall be bundled together in lengths of forty -eight (48) inches or less. Tree limbs and brush in excess of these dimensions or large quantities of yard waste may be scheduled for special pick up. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any person from recycling yard wastes on their own property for their own use or from giving such yard waste to another for recycling or use; provided, however, that such recycling neither creates a public nuisance nor is otherwise injurious to the public health, welfare or safety. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the deposit of leaves in a neat and careful manner in the tree lawn or any street in the autumn during the period designated by the Department of Public Works for collection. Section II. Chapter 16, Article 4, Section 16 -27 of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read in its entirety as follows: See.16 -27. Policy regarding disposal of yard waste. It is hereby stated as the policy and law of the City of South Bend that all yard waste as defined herein generated by or emanating from the City, whether from residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or governmental sources, shall not be landfilled. Such yard waste, whether collected by the City, commercial lawn services, tree services or private carriers, shall be disposed of at the City's Organic Resource Facility for recycling; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prevent any individual or company from otherwise recycling yard waste in a manner approved by the Director of the Department of Public Works. No yard waste materials will be accepted from outside the incorporated limits of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Section III. Chapter 16, Article 4, Section 16 -28 of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec.16 -28. Separation of yard waste from trash and garbage; tree limbs. All generators, handlers, collectors and haulers of yard waste shall handle such waste in a manner so as to assure that yard waste will not be co- mingled with trash and garbage. Yard waste may shall not be delivered to the Organic Resource Facility in plastic bags_ ~ in Inese ,.,..,a'." . It shall be delivered either in biodegradable paper bags or in a loose condition; provided, however, that all brush and tree limbs shall be cut in lengths not to exceed forty -eight (48) inches and shall be bundled. The Organic Facility cannot process and will not accept tree limbs in excess of six (6) inches in diameter or stumps. These items may be disposed of by landfill or in any other lawful manner. Section IV. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Attest: City Clerk Member, South Bend Common 6ouncil tR yVihitf�� BCJG.t Ll I'd'ro fS�UB, of Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 2, at o'clock . In. Approved and signed by me on the o'clock —. M. NOT RINERRED PASSED City Clerk day of day 2—, at Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana Filed In SE :P - - ,�3 CITYCLFRK, VOt.ti CITY OF SOUTH BEND. PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Eric Horvath, Director September 3, 2013 Mr. Derek Dieter President South Bend Common Council Ms. Valerie Schey Chairman of the Utilities Committee South Bend Common Council In Re: Revision to Chapter 16 (Refuse), Articles 2 and 4 Dear President Dieter and Utilities Committee Chairman Schey, The attached ordinance is offered for Council consideration. Chapter 16 of the City of South Bend Municipal Code, which regulates yard waste management in the City, is being revised. The purpose of the revision is to prohibit yard waste from being collected and delivered to the Organic Resources Facility (ORF) in plastic bags, as required by solid waste regulations in the State of Indiana. The ORF is permitted to process vegetative waste only, and cannot accept or store non compostable materials. This revision will allow the ORF to manage and process vegetative waste in accordance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) rules and regulations. The ORF was recently inspected by the IDEM Office of Solid Waste and violations were noted related to the acceptance and storage of plastic bags and other non compostable materials. I will make the formal presentation to the Council and will be available should you have any questions. I can be reached at 574 - 271 -4210 or at agreek @southbendin.gov. Sincerely, Al Greek Division Director — Environmental Services Cc: Pete Buttigieg, Mayor Matt Sikora, Director of Special Projects Kathryn Roos, Chief of Staff Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works Mark Neal, Controller Andre Price, Manager of Solid Waste Operations Filed In CIt.. ; ` office E SEF 2Q1 JOn m. ucs E CITY CLERK, SOUTH FEND, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE ARTICLE 2, SECTION 17 -27.1 HAULED SEPTIC WASTE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT In 2004 the City of South Bend (the City) amended the South Bend Municipal Code to add Section 17 -27.1 to Chapter 17, Article 2 which regulated hauled residential septic tank and similar liquid waste, and assessed a charge of $0.06 per gallon to haulers of septic waste who desired to discharge such waste at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City has discovered that in amending Chapter 17 Article 2 of the South Bend Municipal Code to comply with the Clean Water Act as required by the federal Environmental Protection. Agency (EPA), Section 17 -27.1 was inadvertently eliminated. It is important to include regulation and charges to residential septic tank and similar liquid waste haulers. This ordinance reinstates Chapter 17, Article 2, Section 17 -27.1 as originally adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TIIE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: Section I. Chapter 17, Article 2, of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to reinstate former Section 17 -27.1 to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 17.-27.1. Hauled septic tank waste and similar liquid waste discharge requirements and rates. (a) Generally. Hauled septic tank waste and similar liquid waste is amenable to treatment at the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. Only hauled septic tank waste from residential locations will be accepted. Hauled septic waste from industrial and commercial allocations is prohibited. (b) Permitting Requirements. Any septic tank waste hauler must have a valid permit issued by the State of Indiana, Department of Environmental Management in order to discharge at the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. In addition each septic tank hauler must complete a discharge application with the City of South Bend Division of Environmental Services prior to receiving approval to discharge at the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. (c) Rates and charges. (1) Each hauler of septic tank waste shall be required to complete discharge records at the plant indicating the origin of location(s) for each tanker discharged Charges shall be six cents ($0.06) per gallon on a full tanker basis The hauler shall be charged the full tanker volume for each discharge regardless of actual discharge volume, unless the City installs metering. At that time, charges shall be six cents ($0.06) per gallon as metered. (2) The rates and charges for hauled septic waste shall be subject to the same rate adjustments as unmetered sewage rate for Class I users as described in subsection 17-21(b). Section 11. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Member, South Bend Common C96cil Attest: and MU011 on City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the _ day of 2_, at o'clock M. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the — day of 2—, at o'clock M. Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana L 'DiNG pj!;1-3 BLANNG -nNG E D PASSED. CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIFG, MAYOR DEPARTMENT UP PUBLIC WORKS October 9, 2013 Mr. Derek Dieter President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: Ordinance Amending the South Bend Municipal Code To Reinstate Section 17 -27.1 of Chapter 17, Article 2 — Hauled Septic Tank Waste Dear President Dieter: Attached for filing with the South Bend Common Council is an Ordinance to amend the South Bend Municipal Code at Chapter 2, Article 17 by reinstating Section 17 -27.1 as previously adopted in 2004. That Section addresses regulations for hauled residential septic tank and other liquid waste, and it was inadvertently deleted from South Bend Municipal Code when Chapter 17 Article 2 was substantially amended in 2011 to comply with the Clean Water Act under Ordinance No. 10095 -11. Because regulation for the hauling of residential septic tank and similar liquid waste to the South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the assessment of fees for such hauling is important to the Plant operation, it is necessary to reinstate Section 17 -27.1 of Chapter 17, Article 2 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Either I, or Environmental Services Division Director Al Greek, will present this Bill to the Common Council at its appropriate committee meeting and at the public hearing during the Common Council's regular meeting. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, c. p N, <� f el Eric :'Ho ath, PE Public Works Director nv t cW�' AMD /cw cc: Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 2, OF TIIE SOUTIi BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST SEWER RATES AND CHARGES INCREMENTALLY TIIROUGH 2017 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT On June 28, 2010 South Bend enacted a sewer rate adjustment through Ordinance #10019 -10 which set rates for the years 2010 through 2013. At this time the 2013 rates in Ordinance #10019 -10 apply to South Bend's sewer utility customers. South Bend received a National Pollution Discharge Elimination Permit ( NPDES) in conjunction with a Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) required by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to greatly reduce combined sewage overflow (CSO) events in the St. Joseph River in compliance with the Clean Water Act. The LTCP resulted from a negotiated consent decree to resolve a complaint by EPA and IDEM alleging that South Bend had violated sections of the federal Clean Water Act. South Bend's cost of complying with the LTCP and its NPDES Permit in protecting the St. Joseph River is substantial, and South Bend has prudently planned for this remediation through'a 20 year environmental infrastructure improvement and replacement process. The cost of river protection through improvements to the sewage utility's infrastructure is financed through sewer rates, and South Bend's current rates are inadequate to cover total EPA mandated changes to the City's sewage treatment system, as recognized in Ordinance #10019 -10. Additionally, South Bend's basic costs of operation and maintenance of its sewer utility have increased despite innovative cost savings programs initiated by the City's Environmental Services Department. The sewer rates which have been in effect for the past four years were implemented on an incremental basis to correspond with projected near future increased costs of Clean Water Act remediation, and the expected increased costs of general operation and maintenance over a four year period. The additional income to the utility will pay for improvements to separate sewers, to reduce sewage overflows to basements, and to increase capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This incremental approach to maintaining a fiscally sound sewer utility capable of complying with South Bend's federal NPDES Permit should be continued for the next four years to avert potential double digit rate hikes in the near future. The rates set forth in this ordinance remain highly competitive with those of similarly situated Indiana cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND as follows: Section I. Chapter 17, Article 2, Division 4, Section 17 -20 of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Section 17 -20. Rates established. Every person whose premises are served by said sewage works shall be charged for the service provided. These charges are established in order that the sewage works shall recover revenue which is proportional to its use of the treatment works in terms of volume and load. User charges are levied to defray the cost of operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the treatment works. User charges are subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published in the Federal Register February 17, 1984 (40 C.F.R. 35.2140). Replacement costs, which are recovered through the system of user charges, shall be based upon the expected useful life of the sewage works equipment. Section II. Chapter 17, Article 2, Division 4, Section 17 -21 of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Section 17 -21. Sewage rates determination. (a) Generally. For the use of the service rendered by sewage works, rates and charges shall be collected from the owners of each and every lot, parcel or real estate or building that is connected with the City sanitary system or otherwise discharges sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids, either directly or indirectly, into the sanitary sewage system of the City of South Bend. Such rates and charges include user charges, debt service costs, excessive strength surcharges and other service charges, which rates and charges shall be payable as hereinafter provided. (b) Schedule of Rates and Charges (1) The sewage rates and charges shall be based on the quantity of water used on or in the property or premises subject to such rates and charges as the same is measured by the water meter there in use, plus a base charge based on the size of water meter installed, except as herein otherwise provided. For the purpose of billing and collecting the charges for sewage service, the water meters shall be read monthly and the users shall be billed each month (or period equaling a month). The water usage schedule on which the amount of said rates and charges shall be determined is as follows: Schedule of Rates and Charges 2010* 2011 201-2 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Metered Rates (per 100 cubic feet) $2.65 $2.89 $3.15 $3.43 Base Monthly Charge 5/8 inch meter 194 21:7 23 $28.1 4 30.68 33.44 $36.45 3/4 inch meter $2 31-9 34,g 37.93 14LL5 14LU $49.12 1 inch meter 4SSI 5&A 5 5 9A9 $64.84 $70.68 $77.04 $83.9 7 1 1 /2inch meter 4&309 $ 2:4g 431:30_ 145.52 $158.61 $172.8 9 188.45 2 inch meter X3:80 191:62 222.67 248.16 $270.4 9 294.84 $321.3 7 3 inch meter 437:4 4a1.;g0 51-97 566.48 $617.4 7 673.0 $733.61 4 inch meter ZF30 774 849 -1 92}3 1 006.4 $1,097.06 $1,195.7 9 1 303.41 6 inch meter 1-39. 1 -74095 $ . 65 0 $2,253.41 $2,456.22 $2,677.28 $2,918.23 8 inch meter $4,015.13 $4,376.5 0 4 770.38 $5,199. 72 10 inch meter $4z,137-,04 36. 7{, q6: $6,263.23 $6,826.92 $7,441.34 $8,111.06 12 inch meter 639 . 6- 968:41 - 595. 879- $9,024.3 9 836.48 $10,721.77 $11,686.72 'Rates ..4fF.... 1. 1.1 20 10 Dece Unmetered Monthly Rate 2018+ 244 2012 20B 2014 2015 2016 2017 Per Single Family Residential Dwelling Unit $33.04 $3691 $39.25 $42.78 $46.63 JLOM $55.4 0 60.39 (2) For the service rendered to the City of South Bend said City shall be subject to the same rates and charges established in harmony therewith. (3) In order to recover the cost of monitoring industrial wastes, the City shall charge the user not less than $100.00 per sampling event plus the actual cost for collecting and analyzing the sample(s) as determined by the City or by an independent laboratory. This charge will be reviewed on the same basis as all other rates and charges in this ordinance. (c) Former Wholesale Users. (1) Billing for sewage services to previously designated Class II wholesale users shall be in accordance with the executed intermunicipal contract for wastewater treatment services, but such contracts shall not be extended after their expiration dates due to elimination of the wholesale class of users. This shall not affect authority to enter special rate contracts as provided in Section 17 -29 of this Chapter. Section III. Chapter 17, Article 2, Division 4, Section 17 -23 of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Section 17 -23. IIcavy demand surcharge. (a) In order that the rates and charges may be justly and equitably adjusted to the service rendered to users, the City shall base its charges not only on the volume, but also on strength and character of the stronger- than- normal domestic sewage and wastes which it is required to treat and dispose of The City shall require the user to determine the strength and content of all sewage and wastes discharged, either directly or indirectly into the sanitary sewage system, in such manner, by such method and at such times as the City may deem practicable in light of the conditions and attending circumstances of the case, in order to determine the proper charge. The user shall furnish a central sampling point available to the City at all times. (b) Normal sewage domestic waste strength should not exceed ammonia- nitrogen in excess of twenty -five (25) milligrams per liter of fluid, suspended solids in excess of two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter of fluid, biochemical oxygen demand in excess of two hundred fifty (250) milligrams per liter of fluid, or phosphorus in excess of ten (10) milligrams per liter of fluid. Additional charges for treating stronger- than - normal domestic waste shall be made on the following basis: Excess Strength of Waste Surcharges - Suspended Solids (Per Pound) (Concentration Limit 250 mg/1) - Biochemical Oxygen Demand (Per Pound) (Concentration Limit 250 mg/I) - Ammonia Nitrogen (Per Pound) (Concentration Limit 25 mg/1) - Phosphorous (Per Pound) (Concentration Limit 10 mg/1) 2810* 2044 291-2 2413 2014 $0. 146 $0.159 $0:173 $0.18 JQIL6 $0:193 $9.2-19 $0.229 $0.25 JM $1.009 V40 V499 $1-307 1.425 $1 -7-19 $1=974 $2:043 $2,223 J2A21 2015 2016 2017 0.225 0.245 1120 0.297 JUN JQIM 1.553 1.693 1.845 2.646 12M1 . 3.144 (c) The determination of suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia- nitrogen, phosphorus, ammonia and COD contained in the waste shall be in accordance with the latest copy of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," as writtdn by the American Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association and the Water Pollution Control Federation, and in accordance with "Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for Analysis of Pollutants," 40 C.F.R. Part 136. (d) If the City and the user can agree upon the relationship between BOD and COD, then COD may be used for calculating the BOD surcharge. Section IV. Chapter 17, Article 2, Division 4, Section 17 -25 of the South Bend Municipal Code be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Section 17 -25 Review of rate schedule. The sewage rates and charges set forth in the preceding section 17 -21 shall be revised and adjusted for calendar year 204-4 2018 to assure adequacy in the cost of maintaining the City sewer works in sound physical and financial condition necessary to render adequate and effective service. However, until such adjustment, the sewage rates and charges in the preceding Section 17 -21 shall remain in full force and effect. Discussions between the City Administration and the Common Council concerning sewer rates for 2014 2018 and thereafter shall commence by June 2013 2017. The Mayor and Common Council retain ultimate authority and responsibility for the operations and finances of the Municipal Utilities. Section V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1, 2014 after adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Attest: City Clerk of Member, Sou th Bend Cornmongouncil slgrOrn, ' '7) CounU Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 2 1 at o'clock . M. Approved and signed by me on the _ day of M. 1L,' RILI,D:Kr L o - ( (-(3 NMUC HEAR 3 rd kEAD;:\G NOT APPPOVE[) r ­ ­Duy PAS S ILL) City Clerk day 2—, at —o'clock _. Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana ?Wld Pr°i C fen. CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS October 9, 2013 Mr. Derek Dieter President, Common Council 0 Floor, Clerk's Office County City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear President Dieter; Attached is an ordinance amending sections of the South Bend Municipal Code to adjust sewer rates and charges incrementally through 2017. The rates set forth in the attached Ordinance are set based on requirements of the City's approved Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) for Combined Sewer Overflows and the negotiated Consent Decree between the City of South Bend, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( USEPA), and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). This Consent Decree was entered into after the USEPA and the IDEM filed a concurrent complaint alleging that the City of South Bend violated sections of the Clean Water Act, the Indiana Code, and South Bend's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) permit by discharging combined sewer overflows into waters of the United States and waters of Indiana, and that those discharges have violated and continue to violate South Bend's NPDES permit. The proposed rates will support the first phases of the City's LTCP and will fund necessary improvements to separate sewers, reduce sewage overflows to basements, and increase capacity at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City has engaged a financial consultant, Crowe Horwath, to prepare a Preliminary Rate and Financing Report. Please contact me with any questions that you have on the changes to the sewer rate ordinance, or the LTCP Sincerely, Eric C. orvath, PE Public Works Director Hed In 0` r.....LJ.0 a 1200 CouN Y-CrrY Bur mm 227 W. JEFPEREON BOULEVARD SouTH BErm,IND7ANA 46601 -1830 CRISTAL C. BRISCO CORPORATION COUNSEL CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR DEPARTMENT OF LAW October 31, 2013 Mr. Derek Dieter President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: Bill #60 -13 Palais Royale Appropriation Dear President Dieter: PHONE 574/235 -9241 Fax 574/235 -7670 ALnDFAN M. DEROSE CITY ATTORNEY 6o-l3 This is to request a short postponement of the Committee hearing and regular Council hearing on Bill 460 -13 which requests an appropriation of $21,000 within the Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund #450. Hearing on this Bill had been postponed by the Council from October 28, 2013 to November 11, 2013. Regrettably, on November 11 Dennis J. Andres will be unable to attend and make the presentation. Please, therefore, postpone hearing on Bill 460 -13 to the Council's next meeting date of November 25, 2013. Thank you. Aladean M. DeRose City Attorney cc: Dennis J. Andres n icj it;T,sif IN IIiF.RYL A. GREF.NE. ANN- CAROL. N�,+A�S�H CARRIE GAINES CORY HAMEL LAWRENCE J. METEWER TASHA REED OUTLAW JEFFREY L. SANFORD ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $21,000.00 FROM THE PALAIS ROYALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (FUND 450) FOR REPAIRS TO THE HISTORIC EXTERIORANTERIOR OF THE VENUE. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund (Fund 450) was established for continuing historic preservation, maintenance, and repair of the Palais Royale, a historic landmark in downtown South Bend listed since 1984 on the National Register of Historic Places, and contiguous to the Morris Performing Arts Center. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 9706 -06, the Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund shall be used for the sole purpose of assisting with the continued historic preservation, maintenance, and repair of the Palais Royale building and related facilities, and hereby requests those funds to be released to make said repairs to the stone mortar, reseal areas around the exiting windows on the exterior of the building, and repair related damage to the interior wall of the multipurpose room located on the P Floor of the Palais Royale. The amount of $21,000.00 is requested for appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: Section I. The following sum of money is hereby appropriated and ordered set apart from and within the Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund for restoration of the historic stone on the exterior of the Palais Royale, specifically around the existing windows, and to repair related interior wall damage caused by water seepage. Account Number Description Amount 450 Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund $21,000.00 Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Attest: City Clerk r� S ;d�— _ Member, South Bend Common C cil GGUilvt. Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2_, at o'clock _. m. Approved and signed by me on the Cn��4-3 R =p,1':NG EL;C HE ?SRI \G. d REANNG If )T psrizc; FO- , FERRED \SSED City Clerk day of 2_, at Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana 'Hed in Clerk's Cf#Ece:. T w. li3 JOBK,- vuov,UE. CITY CLERK, SOUI -H BEND, IN `%Xze PERFORMING ARTS CENTER * SOUTH BEND, IN October 4, 2013 Derek Dieter President, South Bend Common Council County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund Appropriation Dear Mr. Dieter: I attach for filing with the South Bend Common Council an Ordinance requesting an appropriation of $21,000.00 within the Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund (Fund 450). Revenues for this Fund are generated from a 2% surcharge assessed on all services provided in connection with the use and rental of Palais Royale facilities. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 9706 -06 the Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund shall be used for the sole purpose of assisting with the continued historic preservation, maintenance, and repair of the Palais Royale building and related facilities. The purpose for which the Morris Center desires appropriations consists of the following: $21,000 Repairs to the historic stone work on the exterior of the Palais Royale building, and to reseal areas around existing windows, and to repair interior wall damage that was caused by water seeping into the building from around exterior historic stone work. The Morris Center Administration requests the Council's approval of this Ordinance that will benefit the City and its citizens by maintaining and protecting their vested interest in the historic building structure known as the Palais Royale. Sincerely, 1Z.Andres Executive Director Attachment Filed in Clare':. G . CITE' CLERK, E U'- tt e!E11o, ita E Morris Performing Arts Center • 211 N. Michigan Street • South Bend, IN 46601 Office: (574) 235 -9198 • Fax: (574) 235 -5604 • www.MorrisCenter.org tA1 OD , RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4004 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT (8) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE LEBERMUTH COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, .Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 4004 Technology Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot numbered Six (6) as shown on the recorded Plat of Landmark Business Park, Section 3, recorded April 18, 1985 as Document Number 8506870 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana. and which has Key Number 71- 03 -19- 200 - 010.000 -009 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for up to a period of eight (8) years as shown by the attachment pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -17 and further determines that the petition, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Petitioner and the City of South Bend, and the Statement of Benefits comply with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. i.ta ✓li�'i,i Member of the Common Counci Signing of US blil is oray to pro�4.de an oNG%n y for Public hpwri tg and Courd action► on this issue, Ic >rrj in Qi , CITY CL ER t , :JOL Kathy Hahn From: Phair, Paul <PPhair @holladayproperties.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:39 PM To: Kathy Hahn Cc: Baker, Tim Subject: Contractor and Material Info. for Lebermuth Attachments: SCAN4653_000.pdf Hello Kathy, Attached is the information for the contractors and materials to be included for the confirming resolution. I assume that this is early enough to get the confirming resolution on the agenda for the meeting on October 28`h. In addition, Tim Baker and I would like to sit down with you and get a better understanding of how this particular abatement was projected and how it will work since these are improvements to an existing facility. Are you available on Friday morning at 9:45 to meet? Thank you again for your assistance and we look forward to speaking with you soon. Paul Paul Phair, VP — Market & Tenant Relations 227 S. Main Street Suite 300 1 South Bend, IN 46601 D:(574)217 -4498 1 M:(574)529 -8006 HOLLADAY am PROPERTIES ;� ; It: k_ Tate]��►�1 r 7 d L v '4 M m M �p VO u N N y \ c G C O W r O 001 W O r •- 0 F O N W On O S cc E O 'rj V � M N Q C J Ui o on O m N m O d n o n o S vot n N Y c N w m o0 H nS "' O oc ri t0 N r .°_'• :p m .mi m M ry m tD m E V} N .? N N N VF N N v 7 W C w O Y 0 G y p o m Y O u O Y Y N i N O p � U G W C N m Em N Y Z b0 p C •N ++ O N u E m M ` U N 4 v d ai CL v m p w m v h O a G U m ✓ G •V N N Q a u 3 u = '3 a v Z u d ^y 0 co a j d D y u o u 2 O V W L M .0 to Y CaC T N C M N. u C y m a r o T E M o C N o p E u N u A L T m m 2 'v m CL v ? a c o 0 C C ai E ? 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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4528, 4536, 4546, 4606, 4612 Lake Blackthorn Drive; 6568 Dockside Drive; 4636, 4644, 4710, 4720, 4728, 4814, 4822 Starboard Drive; 6510, 6507 Still Waters Court; 4938, 4954, 5011, 4935, 4915 Stern Line Court; 6535, 6530, 6634 Leeway Drive; 5015, 4917 Masthead Court; 5002, 5010, 5013, 5003, 4925 Bow Line Court; 4738, 4712, Portside Drive; 4627, 4611, 4604, 4614, 4624 Pier Court; 6613 Dockside Drive; 4711, 4719, 4821, 4829 Starboard Drive; 6530 Lake Crest Circle; 6735, 6747, 4736, 4739 Blackthorn Harbor Drive AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE -YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COOREMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as The Villas at lake Blackthorn - Section One, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE VILLAS AT LAKE BLACKTHORN, SECTION ONE A PART OF THE NORTHWEST, SOUTHWEST, AND SOUTHEAST QUARTERS OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, GERMAN TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, 5.8 FEET SOUTH OF A 2" IRON MONUMENT WITH A CAP LABELED "SEC. CORNER"; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1549.41 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. ROUTE 31 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY THE FOLLOWING NINE (9) COURSES: (1) SOUTH 17 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 85.66 FEET; (2) THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 409.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A NON - TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE EAST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 5950.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 58 SECONDS, AND A CHORD OF 933.60 FEET BEARING SOUTH 12 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST; (3) THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 934.56 FEET; (4) THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 211.20 FEET; (5) THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 481.60 FEET; (6) THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 114.32 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORD BOOK 741, PAGES 475 -477, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA; (7) THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 401.95 FEET; (8) THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 256.87 FEET; (9) THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 199.30 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 8717366, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF SAID RECORDER; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LAND, NORTH 0 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 181.22 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LAND, NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 323.58 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 20, SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 500.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 500.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 800.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT "A" AS DEPICTED IN THE REPLAT OF RIGHTER'S ORANGE ROAD MINOR SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 8525803, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF SAID RECORDER; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT "A ", NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT "A ", NORTH 0 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 251.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A NON - TANGENT CURVE, BEING THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGE ROAD, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A RADIUS OF 335.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 44 SECONDS, AND A CHORD OF 112.38 FEET BEARING NORTH 67 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 112.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES I1 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 70.83 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF BOGUE'S MAJOR SUBDIVISION, DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 8932797, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF SAID RECORDER AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 9331954, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF SAID RECORDER; THENCE ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID LAND THE NEXT THREE (3) COURSES; (1) SOUTH 26 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 66.96 FEET; (2) THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 556.25 FEET; (3) THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 80.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 729.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THAT PORTION WHICH INCLUDES LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE, OF THE VILLAS AT LAKE BLACKTHORN SECTION ONE, AS SHOWN ON THE FINAL PLAT, RECORDED APRIL 21, 2003, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, AS INSTRUMENT #0323151. SAID DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINING 56.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, AND RIGHT OF WAY OF RECORD. and which has Key Numbers: 4528 Lake Blackthorn Drive 025 - 1010 -0176 4536 Lake Blackthom Drive 025 - 1010 - 017620 4546 Lake Blackthom Drive 025- 1010 - 017621 4606 Lake Blackthorn Drive 025- 1010 - 017622 4612 Lake Blackthom Drive 025 -1010- 017623 6568 Dockside Drive 025 -1010- 017625 4636 Starboard Drive - 025 - 1010 - 017626 4644 Starboard Drive 025 - 1010- 017627 4710 Starboard Drive 025 -1010- 017629 4720 Starboard Drive 025 -1010- 017630 4728 Starboard Drive 025 -1010- 017631 4814 Starboard Drive 025- 1010- 017635 4822 Starboard Drive 025- 1010 - 017636 6510 Still Waters Court 025 - 1010- 017637 6507 Still Waters Court 025 - 1010 - 017639 4938 Stem Line Court 025 -1010- 017644 4954 Stem Line Court 025 - 1010- 017646 5011 Stern Line Court 025 -1010- 017650 4935 Stem Line Court 025 - 1010 - 017655 4915 Stem Line Court 025- 1010- 017657 6535 Leeway Drive 025 - 1010 - 017658 5015 Masthead court - 025 - 1010- 017664 4917 Masthead Court 025 - 1010 - 017667 5002 Bow Line Court 025 - 1010 - 017672 5010 Bow Line Court 025 - 1010 - 017673 5013 Bow Line Court 025 - 1010 - 017674 5003 Bow Line Court 025 - 1010 - 017675 4925 Bow Line Court 025- 1010- 017677 4738 Portside Drive 025-1010-017687 4712 Portside Drive 025- 1010 - 017690 4627 Pier Court 025 - 1010 - 017693 4611 Pier Court 025 -1010- 017695 4604 Pier Court 025 - 1010 - 017697 Court 025 - 1010 - 017698 Court 025- 1010- 017699 kside Drive 025- 1010 - 017703 PStarboard board Drive 025- 1010 - 017708 oard Drive 025- 1010 - 01 7709 Crest Circle 025 - 1010 - 017711 oard Drive 025 - 1010 - 017717 4829 Starboard Drive 025- 1010 - 017730 6530 Leeway Drive 025 - 1010 - 017719 6634 Leewa Drive 025- 1010 - 017724 6735 Blackthorn Harbor Drive 025 - 1010 - 017403 6747 Blackthorn Harbor Drive - 025 -1010- 017428 4736 Blackthorn Harbor Drive 025 - 1010 - 017429 4739 Blackthorn Harbor Drive 025- 1010 - 017728 be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et sea., and; .WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years commencing from November 12 2008 or the date of the adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council whichever date is later. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and fitrther determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. V ^T AF1 - 0 Mfr.:'.:. Member of the Common Co cil l.. ;. �'; °.? ✓i ?`a iitj fa 17 =.;";i :'a3 3 Stu f and ili s�S+J utii L{ 'v` f�:.fi 161 and Cound acuo>I on wo- lwof �. Filed i n Clerk's { j C z3�013 . Joni CITY CLERK, isOU ti SEND, IN o lo. �c 3 BILL NO. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 4 -21 ENTITLED BUSKERS AND SIDEWALK PERFORMERS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT "Busking" is a form of performing in public places which has its origin in Great Britain during the 1800s. "Buskers" were people who would seek their fortunes by entert aining along public ways. With the passage-of time, street performing became more "vibrant and diverse" with perhaps one of the most popular busking locations today being Covent Garden in London. Busking is considered today to be "artistic free speech" and has been distinguished from panhandling and begging. Busking in public places may be constitutionally regulated by reasonably addressing "time, place and manner" in the government's interest to maintain public safety, order, welfare and convenience. Such restrictions must be narrowly tailored and "...must not be based on the content of the message" but rather must "serve a significant governmental interest, [and] must leave open ample alternatives for communication ", United States v. Grace, 461 U.S. 171, 177 (1983). Furthermore, governments "...may not delegate overly broad licensing discretion to a government official', Freedman v. Maryland, 380 U.S. 56 (1965). "Governmental regulations that allow arbitrary application are `inherently inconsistent' with valid time, place and manner regulations, because such discretion has the potential to suppress particular viewpoints ", Heffron v. Int'1 Soceity, for Krishna Consciousness, Inc., 452 U.S. 640, 649 (1981). The U.S. Supreme Court has also addressed "artistic expression" noting that this status does not change if the speech is "sold rather than given away ", City of Lakewood v. Plain Dealer Pub. Co., 486 U.S. 750, 756 (1988). Many cities throughout the United States have passed busking ordinances, including but not limited to Baltimore, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, East Lansing, Hartford, Kansas City, New Orleans, New York, Santa Monica, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Toledo, and Wilmington, N.C., and Worcester. Several of these ordinances have been reviewed to determine the "best practices" in this area. The following regulations are aimed to further promote the vibrancy of the City of South Bend's downtown. They are also proposed to further the governmental interest in preserving public safety, order, welfare and convenience while balancing those interests with protecting the rights of individuals under the First Amendment. First Amendment rights are applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment and provide in part that "Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech ". Music has been addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court and found to be "...a form of expression and communication" which is protected under the First Amendment, Ward v. Rock Against Racism, 491 U.S. 781, 790 (1989). Therefore any permit and fee requirements may not constitute prior restraint on speech, Forsyth County, Georgia v. Nationalist Movement, 505 U.S. 123, 130 (1992). Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance Page 2 The following regulations are designed to be a pilot program in South Bend's Downtown Central Business and Entertainment Area, which if successfully implemented, may be expanded to other parts of the City of South Bend, Indiana. These regulations shall be formally reviewed by the South Bend Common Council and the City Administration no later than August 1, 2014, to determine whether the pilot program should be enlarged so that other areas of the city may be incorporated. The regulations are believed to be consistent with the "Memorandum and Order" issued by the U.S. District Court, Easter District of Missouri, Eastern Division on July 30, 2013 in Nick Pence, et al v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, Case No. 4:13CV871 CDP, which is the most recent decision issued on similar legislation. 9�Q, GnMarda4wd by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 4, Article 4 of the South Bend Municipal Code is amended by the inclusion of new Section 4 -21 which shall read in its entirety as follows: See. 4 -21 Buskers and Sidewalk Performers. (a) Definitions: For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Busker(s) means and includes person(s) who wish to perform on public sidewalks as entertainer(s). (2) Central Business and Entertainment Area means the area depicted in the attached Exhibit A -1.' (3) City shall mean City of South Bend through its Office of the City Controller in the Department of Administration and Finance. (4) Designated locations shall mean areas on public sidewalks located within the Central Business and Entertainment Area which have been approved by the City's Director of the Department of Public Works or his/her designee and are conspicuously marked as locations for performing which would not negatively impact preserving public safety, order, welfare and convenience. (5) Perform shall mean forms of entertainment which do not violate the noise regulations set forth in Sections 3 -9, and 13 -57 of the South Bend Municipal Code ". (6) Sidewalk Performer(s) shall have the same meaning as busker(s). (b) Permit Required: No person who wishes to perform as a busker or sidewalk performer in the Central Business and Entertainment Area shall do so without a permit required by this Section from the Office of the City Controller. Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance Page 3 (c) Application: Any person wishing to perform as a busker or sidewalk performer must file a completed application through the Office of the City Controller. Said application shall require: (1) Name, address, cell telephone number and email of person(s) wishing to perform, (2) Provide proof of identity by a government or school issued identification card or license, (3) If a minor (under the age of 18 years of age) consent of parent or legal guardian, (4) Description of form of entertainment the applicant wishes to perform, and (5) Signature of the applicant that he /she acknowledges receiving a copy of the governing regulations and agrees to abide by such regulations if his/her application is approved. (d) Permit Conditions: All persons who are to be issued a permit under this section shall: (1) Be authorized to perform for the calendar year for which the permit is issued, except on dates which are excluded. (2) Be authorized to perform at a designated location on a first come first serve basis. (3) Be authorized to perform on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and from 8:00 am to 11:00 p.m. on Friday through Sundays. (4) Be required to pay the permit fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) for said calendar year. (5) Be required to prominently display the permit issued while performing. (6) Not be required to get a permit under South Bend Municipal Code § 13 -57 (d) "Permit for playing noncommercial music in public places ". (7) Not block the passage of the public through a public area on the sidewalk in order to maintain public order and convenience, with blockage or obstruction to such public way being dispersed by police upon complaint to allow passage of the public. (8) Not offer for sale any merchandize at any designated location. (9) Not use extension cords in light of public safety concerns but may use battery- powered microphones and/or amplified speaker(s) so long as such equipment is used in compliance with South Bend Municipal Code § 3 -8 addressing "Advertising with music for commercial purposes prohibited" and South Bend Municipal Code § 3 -57 addressing "Unreasonable noise ". (10) May accept monetary donations while performing with such donations not being considered as a prohibited act under South Bend Municipal Code § 13 -26 so long as the Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance Page 4 solicitation is not done in an aggressive manner which recklessly interferes with pedestrian safety and /or vehicular traffic."' (11) Not be performing within ten feet (10') of any street corner, marked pedestrian crosswalk, entrance to any building, driveway, curb cut, outdoor eating area, emergency exit in order to not obstruct or block the free and safe movement of pedestrians or blocks the site vision needed for the safety of motor vehicle drivers. (12) Not perform less than fifty feet (50') from another busker or sidewalk performer. (13) Not have any equipment or items used for performing which obstructs or blocks the free and safe movement of pedestrians or blocks the site vision needed for the safety of motor vehicle drivers; with all stages and platforms being prohibited. No equipment or items used for performing shall be left unattended by the busker or sidewalk performer. (e) Permit Non - Transferable: All permits issued under this section are non - transferable. (f) Days Excluded from Performing: Annual special events taking place in the Central Business and Entertainment Area and other events requiring the use of sidewalks in this Area take precedence over buskers and sidewalk performers. The Clerk to the Board of Public Works shall be responsible for notifying all persons seeking a permit under this section of such annual special event dates, and at least seventy -two (72) notice of new events which are approved requiring the use of such designated areas. (g) Refusal to Issue Permit; Suspension or Revocation of Permit: The City may refuse to issue a permit, and any permit issued under this Section may be suspended or revoked. Such actions shall be governed by Section 4 -16 of the South Bend Municipal Code. (h) Penalties: Any person violating any provisions of this Section shall be issued an ordinance violation citation. Penalties shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation; two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the second violation and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for all violations thereafter. Payment of penalties up to two hundred fifty ($250.00) shall be made through the Ordinance Violations Bureau. Failure to make payment within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the citation shall result in a late fee of an additional fifty dollars ($50.00) for every thirty (30) days it remains unpaid. Any one who is issued a permit under this Section in 2013, said permit shall also be valid throughout the 2014 calendar year. Section II. Severability Clause: If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a Court of proper jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance Page 5 Section III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor and legal publication. Tim Scott, 1 "- 13striOlt—Countdf Member The South Bend Common Council " Office of the City Clerk 2013 at o'clock m. Office of the City Clerk -*iroaaiandel by me on the _ day of 2013 at _ o'clock _.m. Pete Buttigieg Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana uromance rvo. vz6v -ot passea by the south bena common Uouncnl on November 26, 2001, approved the Central Business Entertainment Area depicted on Exhibit A -I attached hereto and included herein by reference. n South Bend Municipal Code § 3 -8 addresses "Advertising with music for commercial purposes prohibited" and South Bend Municipal Code § 3 -57 addresses "Unreasonable noise ". '111 It is the intent of the South Bend Common Council that only buskers or sidewalk performers who solicit in an aggressive manner constitutes a reckless interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic and is therefore prohibited; which is consistent with Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless and Charles Gooden v. City ofCincinrati, 56 F. 3d 710 (0 Cir. 1995) 1 sl READING l `J1 PUBLIC HEAR1Nd 3 rd READING NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED Iced In f :... 01i °tl j i Glif CLE HNS OORD a P9ii. 1. , , OUT g� 4s City of South Bend �..M s° a PKkC6 /, a2 W Common Council 1865 441 County -City Building • 227W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Derek D. Dieter President November 5, 2013 Oliver J. Davis Members of the Common Council Vice - President 4s' Floor County -City Building Karen L. White South Bend, Indiana 46601 Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Re: Proposed Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance (574) 235 -9321 Fax (574) 235 -9173 http: //w southbendin.gov Tim Scott Dear Council Members: First District I am pleased to introduce another measure which is geared to further promote the Henry Davis, Jr. growing vibrancy of our Central Business and Entertainment Area in downtown Second District South Bend. This would be a pilot program which would be reviewed by the Valerie Schey Council, the Administration, the downtown businesses and the public no later Third District than August 1 of next year. Fred Ferlic Many cities throughout the world are more "alive" today by the presence of Fourth District "buskers" — people :rho are entertaining on city sidewalks. This has resulted in more persons being attracted to downtown because of the air of excitement and David Varner fun — a real destination where people want to be a part of the action, while they Fifth District dine at restaurants, visit museums, work, and visit downtown residents and Oliver J. Davis businesses. Sixth District The proposed regulations delicately balance the rights of the First Amendment Derek D. Dieter with the City's governmental interest to maintain good public safety, order, At Large welfare and convenience. Any violations would be complaint driven, however in the interest to minimizing potential violations, the regulations would be provided Gavin Ferlic to everyone who applies to be a busker or sidewalk performer. At Large Downtown South Bend is continuing to see businesses being revitalized and more Karen L. White new businesses locating here. They are providing diverse, creative and new At Large opportunities for young and old, residents and visitors — for all to wish to come and explore our downtown. Let's keep the momentum going! Most si cere , Tim Scott _- ls` District Council Member Attachments JOHN Vil` PIVI: CITY CLERK, EZIt, 3N' 0o, WA3 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 2- 121(a) OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REINSTATE ONE NON - DESIGNATED HOLIDAY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Common Council last amended Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2- 121(a) on December 10, 2012 when it recognized Martin Luther King's birthday as a designated City officer /employee holiday recognizing his significant contribution to the character of our community, thereby increasing the total number of designated City holidays from nine to ten, and eliminating the one non - designated holiday, of which Martin Luther King's Day had been one among several which City employees could select. (Ordinance No. 10211 -12) At this time, in the interest of morale of City officers and employees and to better accommodate persons of all religions, the floating holiday will be reinstated by eliminating Good Friday as a designated holiday, and by permitting City employees to select any day of their choice; as a "non- designated holiday ", including Good Friday or any other day an individual officer or employee should choose. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND DECREED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: SECTION I. Commencing in calendar year 2014 Good Friday shall no longer be eligible for designated holiday status by the Board of Public Works when approving designated holidays for officers and employees of the City of South Bend. SECTION II. Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2- 121(a) of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2 -121. Holidays. (a) Officers and employees shall receive nine 9 ten (10) designated holidays as approved by the Board of Public Works.- and one (1) additional non-designated holiday which can be any day of the calendar Year selected by each officer or employee. SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Attest: City Clerk Member of the Common Co cil Signing of this hlil is only to pro`Vxds an opporwz,s;.`® tur pnUic hearing and Council action on this issue. Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2013, at o'clock .m. City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2 , at o'clock, .m. PU3LC if,!.RiNG Mayor, City of South Bend, Indiana Filed In Clam's G kt�qlr i1V - .; 2013 {{ CITY CL & , MF-H: pw,im 120ON CouNrr -CITY BcnLDnvc 227 W JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, INDjANA 46601 -1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR PHoNe574/235 -9216 FAX 574/235 -9928 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE November 6, 2013 Mr. Derek Dieter President, South Bend Common Council 4'h Floor, County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: Ordinance Amending the South Bend Municipal Code — Holidays Dear President Dieter: Attached for filing with the South Bend Common Council, and in the interest of employee morale, is a Bill/ Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2- 121(a) of the South Bend Municipal Code pertaining to holidays for officers and employees of the City of South Bend. As you know, on December 10, 2012, the South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No. 10211 -12 which recognized Rev. Martin Luther King's birthday as a designated holiday for City officers and employees. This increased the number of designated holidays from nine to ten, and eliminated one non - designated holiday. Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2- 121(a) of the South Bend Municipal Code was amended accordingly. At this time, to increase morale and better accommodate persons of all religions, Good Friday will be eliminated as a designated holiday to be replaced by one non - designated holiday which can be any day selected by each City officer or employee. This necessitates another amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 2, Article 8, Section 2- 121(a) which will now provide for nine designated holidays and one non - designated holiday of each officer or employee's choice. 1 will present this Bill to the Common Council at its appropriate committee meeting and at the public hearing during the Common Council's regular meeting. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Mark W. Neal , City Controller L r,t'vft ­6 sJ CITY 0 L .FW, .SOUTH SEND, IN