HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproving the Monroe Sample Development Plan RESOLUTION
NO. 1083-83
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
July 25, 19 83 .•Attest: 1. "`- A7 )1-7,-e--->- —.--) City Clerk
Attest: ', A , ti. . - President of Common Council.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 26, 19 83 .
City Clerk
Approved and signed by me l .��i�,�q„ 19 O 3.
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RESOLUTION NO. Ia K2 -4 3
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE MONROE SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AS AMENDED, AND FURTHER AMENDING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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,
and designated the area as the "Monroe Sample Development Area"
(the "Area" ) , which Area is more particularly described 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 the intersection of the centerlines
of Michigan Street and Monroe Street in said City;
thence East, along said Monroe Street centerline,
to the centerline of Lincolnway East; thence
Southeasterly along said centerline to its
intersection with the centerline of State Road 23;
thence Southwesterly and Westerly along said
centerline (being, in part, also known as the
centerline of Sample Street) to its intersection
with the centerline of Michigan Street; thence
North along said centerline to the place of
beginning.
WHEREAS, the Commission has made detailed studies of the
location, physical condition of structures, land use,
environmental influences, and the 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 a Development Plan adopted
by Declaratory Resolution No. 633 , adopted on February 2 , 1981
and amended by Resolution No. 636 adopted on April 16 , 1981 and
Resolution No. 648 adopted on November 24 , 1981 , entitled
"Monroe-Sample Development Area, Development Plan, South Bend,
Indiana" , consisting of 21 pages (the "Development Plan" ) , which
has been submitted to the Common Council for review and approval ;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted its Declaratory
Resolution No. 682 on June 27, 1983 , redeclaring the area to be
blighted and further amending the Development Plan by adding a
parcel to the acquisition list and making certain changes in the
Design Review Committee; 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 Development
Plan, as amended, and has certified that said Development 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 national 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 Development Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through
more extensive rehabilitation of the Area.
3 . That it is hereby found and determined that the Development
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 Development
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 Development
Plan, as amended, for the Area gives due consideration to
the provisions 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
Development Plan, as amended, are hereby in all respects
approved.
7 . That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development
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
facilities, and other public actions, and accordingly, the
Common Council hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping
to carry out such Development 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 to exercise their respective functions
and powers in a manner consistent with the Development Plan;
and ( c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action
upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the
Development 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.
Mem er of the *pi on Council
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Not Approved
Adopted 7 -4".5
FILED IN CLD 'S OFFICE
JUL201983
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