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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproving the East Bank Development Plan RESOLUTION NO. 1037-83 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana March 2R, rq_83_ Attest: `�" City Clerk Attest: A i 2.,-A ! - ;t 'resident of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana March 29 , r9 83 City Clerk Approved and signed by my 3 U r9 n / A � / (Nutt'/ Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 1n 3 7-f3 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE EAST BANK DEVELOP- MENT 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 sur- veys 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 "East Bank 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 point of intersection of the North-right-of-way line of Sorin Street with the East right-of-way line of Niles Avenue in Said City; thence South along said East right- of-way line of Niles Avenue to the centerline of the first fourteen ( 14 ) foot alley lying North of Cedar Street and between Niles Avenue and Hill Street; thence East along said center- line, to the centerline of Hill Street, a sixty- six ( 66 ) foot right-of-way; thence South, along said Hill Street centerline, to the centerline of Jefferson Boulevard; an eighty-two and one- half ( 82 . 5 ) foot right-of-way; thence West, along said Jefferson Boulevard centerline to the center of the St. Joseph River; thence in a Northwesterly and Northeasterly direction along the centerline of said River to its inter- section with the projected North right-of-way line of said Sorin Street; thence East, along said projection and along said North right-of- way line to the East right-of-way line of Niles Avenue which is the place of beginning. WHEREAS, the Commission has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environ- mental 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 inhabi- tants and it would be of public utility and benefit to acquire real estate in such Area and redevelop the Area under the pro- visions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Commission approved a Development Plan for the Area dated October 3 , 1980 and amended on December 18, 1980 en- titled "East Bank Development Area, Development Plan, South Bend, Indiana" , consisting of 24 pages (the "Development Plan" ) , which has been submitted to the Common Council for review and approval ; and WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted its Declaratory Resolu- tion No. 678 on March 11 , 1983 , redeclaring the Area to be blight- ed and adding parcels to the acquisition list; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is the duly designated and acting official plann- ing 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 Develop- ment 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 Develop- ment 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 Develop- ment Plan, as amended, for the Area gives due considera- tion to the provisions of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighbor- hood 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 Develop- ment 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 responsibili- ties to likewise cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner con- sistent 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 pro- visions 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. Member of the Common Council Presented 3- a* 6 Not Approved Adopted 3 " a g - s'3 FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE MAR 2 3 1983 Irene Gammon CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IND.