04-13-87 Council Meeting Minutes

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T REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13 1987 SECTION I. That the license applications for the following be approved based upon the satisfactory review of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, inspections having been made in March 1987, and subsequent favorable recommendation by the Board of Public Works: Boliden- Metech, Inc. 455 N. Sheridan 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. Pat DeClercq, Director of Code Enforcement, indicated these properties were inspected and met requirements. Council Member Zakrzewski indicated Metal Resources at 3113 S. Gertrude has not been in operation, and Sturgis Iron and Steel Trucks were seen at that location. He made a motion to remove Metal Resources from this resolution, until a determination was made as to who was operating at this location, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1493 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND RECOMMENDING THAT COUNCIL APPROVAL BE SOUGHT ON ALL MATTERS INVOLVING PRIVATIZATION. WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that numerous studies and surveys have been conducted nationally on the topic of privatization; and WHEREAS, House Bill No. 1881 which would have provided municipalities with expanded opportunities to cooperate with the private sector in providing public services was defeated in the House by a vote of 47 -51; and WHEREAS, the overall concept of privatization should be thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed at the City level; and WHEREAS, the Council believes that the short -term and long -term goals and effects of privatization should be openly discussed and weighed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council believes that the City should continue to study the concept of privatization and weight the overall goals and objectives on specific types of City services and projects. SECTION II. The Common Council therefore recommends, before any further items be considered for privatization, that the City Administration seek the formal approval of the Common Council through an appropriate Resolution. SECTION III. The Common Council therefore recommends, before any further items be considered for privatization, that the City Administration seek the formal approval of the Common Council through an appropriate Resolution. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde indicated that the City Administration and the Common Council have had preliminary meetings on the overall topic of privatization, however, in the light of the fact that the City is currently in the process of procuring bids on certain items such as the parking garages, further discussion is necessary on this topic before proceeding ahead in other areas. He indicated the short -term and long -term goals and effects of privatization must be openly discussed and evaluated in order to determine what is truly in the best interests of our taxpayers. Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, president of Fair Tax, indicated they supported adoption of this resolution. Craig Hartzer, Deputy Mayor, spoke against adoption of this resolution. Council Member Beck made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1494 -87 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 VOUCHERS IN A SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM.