08-23-93 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1994 1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Stephen J. Luecke Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Gunther Jordan, owner of Exacto, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they needed to purchase state -of -the art equipment in order to keep up with their customer's orders. He indicated five new jobs will be created. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION 93 -64 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 400 WEST SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46634, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR TURNMASTER CORP. d /b /a/ SOUTH BEND LATHE CORP. Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill, at the request of the petitioner, until September 13, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2061 -93 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES - VOUCHERS. WHEREAS, the South Bend Housing Authority is the applicant for a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the receipt of Section 8 Existing Certificates and Vouchers will enable the South Bend Housing Authority to provide housing assistance to eligible families; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA; SECTION I: The Common Council hereby establishes the authority of the South Bend Housing Authority to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for Section 8 Existing Certificates /Vouchers to be used to house eligible families. SECTION II: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Stephen Luecke Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Sherry Sims, Deputy Director of the Housing Authority, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this resolution would allow the Housing Authority to apply for Section 8 Existing Certificates, in order to provide housing assistance to eligible families. She indicated there was a waiting list for assistance at this time. David Fritz, 618 Leland, spoke against this resolution. He indicated the availability of these vouchers continue to add to the growth of absentee landlords. He also indicated the bulk of Section 8 housing is located in certain areas of the City. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 70 -93 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED, RELATIVE TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS, BY DELETING ARTICLE 12 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE 12. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, and set it bill for public hearing and third reading on September 23, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 71 -93 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE STREETS AND ALLEYS TO BE VACATED ARE DESCRIBED AS E. MILTON ST. FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. FELLOWS ST. TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. RUSH ST; THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF E. MILTON ST. FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. FELLOWS ST. TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. RUSH ST; E. CALVERT ST FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. FELLOWS ST. TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE