06-07-89 Human Resources & Economic Development

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A Human Resources and Economic Development Committee June 7, 89 Page 2 Mr. Owsley spoke against the Bill. Council Member Voorde stated that he believes that the position has merit. He also noted that typically at the end of the year funds have been transferred which were unused for rehabilitation and that perhaps by having a person identify a better utilization of such dollars that the needs will be better addressed. Council Member Zakrzewski then joined the meeting during the discussion of Bill No. 40-89. The committee then turned their attention to Bill No. 39-89 which would appropriate $600, 000. 00 of Section 108 loans funds plus earned interest for use in the West Washington/Chapin Revitilization Area. Elizabeth Leonard then reviewed this Bill. She noted that $600, 000 would be borrowed against future funds for the specific purpose of acquisition, relocation, clearance, and loan repayment. Mr. David Norris noted that the amount of money being requested is for the first phase of an anticipated two-year project. Monies are anticipated to be received by June 30th. Council Member Luecke then explained the procedure with regard to how the committee system of the Common Council and then the specific procedures utilized by the Common Council works, (that being first, second and third readings, and public hearing) . He noted that at the last Common Council meeting that first reading was given to both this Bill and the previous Bill and that they were both sent to the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee for review and recommendation. The formal public hearing will take place at the regular Common Council meeting next Monday, June 12, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. All members of the public will have the right to speak either in opposition or in favor of the proposed Bills during the public hearing section. Following that, the Council then would take formal action. Upon questions being raised, Council Member Luecke noted that if a majority of the Council does not have sufficient information in response to their questions that it would be possible that formal and final action might not be taken. However, unless their is such a request for a continuance, it is anticipated that the Bills will be acted upon at next Monday's meeting. Council Member Luecke also noted that public notice was properly given first by the Department of Economic Development which published in the South Bend Tribune 10 days prior to today's meeting, a notice of the public hearing, which is required by Federal law. It was also noted that pursuant to Indiana State law commonly known as the "Sunshine Law", that proper 48-hour notice was properly posted.