02-23-87 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1987 WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. 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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for (real or personal) property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Russ Hegg, a representative of Schnee - Morehead, indicated they planned to construct a warehousing, distribution and manufacturing support facility for sealant products. He indicated in twelve to eighteen months twenty -four new jobs will be created and 8 jobs will be maintained. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1472 -87, as amended, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1473 -87, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1474 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING-THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the existence of the South Bend Fire Department Hazardous Materials Incident Response team consisting of trained personnel and equipment for response to hazardous materials incidents; and WHEREAS, because of continued increase in vehicular traffic transporting hazardous materials on the Toll Road, the Indiana Department of Highways wishes to continue to receive the services of the South Bend Fire Department Hazardous Materials Incidents Response Team for response, assessment and control of hazardous materials incidents occurring within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, I.C. 36 -1 -7 -1 et. seq. permits governmental entities to exercise powers jointly by entering into a written agreement; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 1987 the Board of Public Safety reviewed this request of the Indiana Department of Highways and recommends that the Common Council approve the renewal of an Agreement for Hazardous Materials Incident Response Services with the Indiana Department of Highways, Toll Road Division. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend renew the agreement with the Indiana Department of Highways for Hazardous Materials Incident Response Services and the President of the Common Council be authorized to execute the appropriate Agreement necessary to carry out the request of the Indiana Department of Highways and intent of this resolution. SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Luther Taylor, Fire Chief, indicated that the Board of Public Safety adopted a resolution recommending to the Common Council that the Agreement for Hazardous Materials Incident Response Services between the City of South Bend and the Indiana Department of Highways be renewed. Council Member Braboy made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.