09-11-06 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 WHEREAS, the Commission has previously received (i) a $5,000 grant to adminstere preservation easements, (ii) a $2,000 grant to recognize restoration efforts, (iii) a $5,000 donation to be used by the Commission to fulfill its purposes; and (iv) $5,083.55 in grant funds to fulfill the purposes of the Historic Preservation Commission (collectively, the “Donations”); and WHEREAS, Section 21-13.02(j) further provides that any funds received through a donation or grant must be deposited in a special Historic Preservation Commission (collectively, the “Donations”); and WHEREAS, Section 21-13.02(j) further provides that any funds received through a donation or grant must be deposited in a special Historic Preservation Commission account and approved by the Common Council before expended; and WHEREAS, the Commission has deposited the funds from the Donations (the “Donated Funds”) in a special account with the County and desires to use them consistent with terms of the Donations and purposes of the Commission, including promoting treasured landmarks and structures within the Commission’s jurisdiction; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby approves the receipt of the Donations and the use of the Donated Funds by the Commission consistent with the terms of the Donations and the purposes of the Commission as set forth in the HPC Ordinance. SECTION II. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. s/Timothy A. Rouse Member of the Common Council Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Erv Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Ms. Catherine Hostetler, Director, Historic Preservation Commission, 125 S. Lafayette, st 1 Floor, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Hostetler advised that this bill approves the use of certain grant funds and gifts received by the Commission. The Commission received four grants and is seeking the approval of the Common Council to use those funds consistent with the purposes and restrictions of the grants. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt this Resolution as amended. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 60-06 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 8919-98 TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF THE MUNICIPAL SEWAGE WORKS PROJECT THEREIN DESCRIBED AND TO APPROVE 23