10-22-12 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2012 Mr. Gilot advised that the Olive/Sample Overpass represents a large complex transportation infrastructure project. He stated that they have been approached by the County Engineer, as you know the county has the responsibility over bridge structures, overpasses, underpasses, etc. All the bridge money goes to the county. However, this is beyond what the county can tackle. It requires collaboration on some of the design work, right-of-way work, the local match for construction and have formed an inter-local between the Board of Public Works and the County Commissioners to do this project together seeking 80% federal funds. He stated that they will invest 2 million dollars of city money, the county will invest 2 million dollars and bring 10 million of federal funds into this project. Overall, this is a 14 million dollar project beyond the ability of the county or scope of the city to do alone. He stated that our work through collaboration this important piece of transportation infrastructure on the west side to continue to serve. Mr. Mecham that the city was approached by the county to help out with the Olive/Sample overpass. He stated that if anyone has driven on it lately, it is in very bad condition. He stated that this is located in an industrial area and it is extremely important to keep transportation areas in our industrial areas in good condition. Mr. Mecham referred to the power-point to go over the reconstruction of the overpass. (A copy of the power-point presentation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Oliver J. Davis made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Schey seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember White, explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 42-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 BILL NO. 43-12 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT 7