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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproving Amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project RESOLUTION NO. 1108-83 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, December 5, 19 83. Attest: L"`-L"R— City Clerk Attest: A i de , ,glr silent of Common Council. Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana December 6, 19 83 City Clerk Approved and signed by me G 19 O 3 /7,P Y Ma or RESOLUTION NO. (10q- 2 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, INDIANA R-66 WHEREAS, THE City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission ( "Commission" ) , pursuant to the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953 , as amended ( 36-7-14 ) ( the "Act" ) , has conducted surveys and investigations and has thoroughly studied the area in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, State of Indiana, known as the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, Indiana R-66 (the "Area" ) , which Area is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A Parcel of land being a part of the City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows, viz : Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the north right-of-way line of LaSalle Avenue and the west right-of-way line of Main Street; thence south along the west right-of-way line of Main Street to the north right-of-way line of Washington Street; thence west along the north right-of-way line of Washington Street to the west right-of-way line of Lafayette Boulevard; thence south along the west right-of-way line of Lafayette Boulevard to the south right-of-way line of Jefferson Boulevard; thence east along the south right-of-way line of Jefferson Boulevard to the west right-of-way line of Main Street; thence south along the west right-of-way line of Main Street to the south right-of-way line of Monroe Street; thence east along the south right-of-way line of Monroe Street to the west right-of-way line of Fellows Street; thence south along the west right-of-way line of Fellows Street to the south right-of-way line of Monroe Street; thence east along the south right-of-way line of Monroe Street and proceeding in a northeasterly direction along said right-of-way line to the center of the St. Joseph River; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along the center of the St. Joseph River to the north right-of-way line of LaSalle Avenue; thence west along the north right-of-way line of LaSalle Avenue to the west right-of-way line of Main Street, which is the point of beginning, all in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, (herein called the "Project Area" ) . WHEREAS, the Commission has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the social , cultural , and economic conditions of the Area and has determined that the Area is a blighted area and that it constitutes a menace to the social and economic interests of the City of South Bend and its inhabitants and it would be of public utility and benefit to acquire real estate in such Area and redevelop the Area under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Commission approved an Urban Renewal Plan ( "Plan" ) for the Area on April 4 , 1968 and has previously amended said Plan on July 16, 1973, May 7 , 1976 , August 12, 1977 , April 7 , 1978 , June 6 , 1980 , August 8 , 1980, and November 19 , 1982 ; and WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted its Declaratory Resolution No. 690 on October 14 , 1983 , redeclaring the Area to be blighted, expanding the boundaries of the Area, establishing an allocation area for purposes of tax incremental financing and making certain changes to the Design Review Committee, which Resolution and revised pages are attached hereto and submitted to the Common Council for review and approval ; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana which is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the City of South Bend, has issued its written order approving said Declaratory Resolution and the Plan, as amended, and has certified that said Plan, as amended, conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person shall , on the grounds of race, age, sex, color, religion, or natural origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of any federally-assisted projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: 1 . That it is hereby found and determined that the Area is a blighted area and qualifies as an eligible project area under the Act. 2 . That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Area. 3 . That it is hereby found and determined that the Plan, as amended, for the Area conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend. 4 . That it is hereby found and determined that the Plan, as amended, for the Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City of South Bend as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Area by private enterprise in concert with the Department. 5 . That it is hereby found and determined that the Plan, as amended, for the Area gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the Area. 6 . That the Declaratory Resolution of the Commission and the Plan, as amended, are hereby in all respects approved. 7 . That, in order to implement and facilitate the Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the City of South Bend with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, vacation and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilitites, and other public actions, and accordingly, the Common Council hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the City of South Bend having administrative responsibilities to likewise cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Plan, as amended. 8 . That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full compliance by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating that Title. 9 . That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. n �J Member of th Common Council Presented !a_5-. 83 Not Approved Adopted 11 -5- V3 FILED IN CLE 'S OFFICE NOV 3 01983 Irene Gammon CITY a SOUTH 8010,IND.