05-26-87 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 26, 1987 BILL NO. 42 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R &S 8701 CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BENDIX DRIVE AND SUGAR MAPLE LANE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation is for the for the installation of a traffic signal at the Bendix and Sugar Maple intersection. He indicated a traffic study has indicated the warrants are met for the signal installation. Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Paszek. The motion carried. BILL NO. 43 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $19,300.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 429.0 AND ACCOUNT NO. 416.0. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Dale Balsbaugh, Manager of the Morris Civic, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used for a loading bridge, and a portable lift. He indicated the Broadway Theatre League is providing $5,000 for the loading bridge and South Bend Heritage Foundation is donating $2,250 for the portable lift. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 44 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,200.00 FROM THE ARSON PROTECTION FUND TO ACCOUNT NO. 293.000.16.04429.00 SAID ACCOUNT BEING ENTITLED "OTHER EQUIPMENT." This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Asst. Chief Mirocha made the presentation for the bill. He indicated funds were received from the State for training and equipment of arson investigators in the City and funds are now needed for such purpose. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 45 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $1,638,455.05 FROM THE UDAG FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A DOWNTOWN OFFICE FACILITY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Donald Inks, Director of Community Planning, made the presentation for the bill. he indicated this appropriation would be granted to the Business Development Corporation for the purpose of making a loan to One Michiana Partners. He indicated a loan in the same amount is currently outstanding, but due to a technical need related to closing out the UDAG this loan will be paid off early. He indicated the ten year loan made to One Michiana Partners under the terms of the UDAG which provides the funds. He indicated none of the terms will be changed under the new loan. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk aAt-� C a' REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:55 p.m. Council President Serge presiding and nine members present. BILLS. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7751 -87 AN ORDINANCE A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF SUNNYSIDE, RUNNING FROM WAYNE STREET SOUTH TO THE INTERSECTING EAST -WEST ALLEY, FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 112 FEET, MORE OR LESS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.