05-14-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 2001 WHEREAS, on March 12, 2001, the South Bend Common Council passed substituted and amended Ordinance #9202 -01 which at Section V. specifically provided the following: This ordinance shall be passed by the Common Council and be in full force and effect, upon a Resolution being filed for Council consideration by the Administration which addresses the progress of the proposed construction related to the redevelopment project. Such Resolution shall further set forth a date certain for the effective date of the vacation of real property addressed in this ordinance, all of which shall be subject to the approval of the Common Council and the Mayor; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section V of Ordinance #9202 -01 it is necessary to establish the effective date of the vacation of that public real property described more fully in Ordinance #9202- 01; and WHEREAS, the City Administration has advised the South Bend Common Council that construction of the subject redevelopment project in the general vicinity of Western Avenue, Jefferson Boulevard and Columbia Street near the center of the City of South Bend is proceeding on a timely and steady basis according to construction plans; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council has been advised further that an effective date of June 18, 2001 for vacation of the public real property described in Ordinance #9202 -01 is necessary in order for the project to progress on a timely basis per its construction plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend as follows: Section I. The effective date of the vacation of the public real property described more specifically in South Bend Common Council Ordinance #9202 -01 shall be June 18, 2001 pursuant to the terms of Section V. of that Ordinance. Section II. Ordinance #9202 -01 shall be deemed fully effective as of June 18, 2001. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member, South Bend Common Council Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Fred Thon, 2801 Miami Street, South Bend, with an office on the 14cn Floor of the County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Thon advised that this the triggering mechanism for the Crowe Chizek project and he asked that the Resolution be adopted. 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 Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.