10-26-87 Council Meeting Minutes

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9 y 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/Joseph T. Serge Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney, indicated these two resolutions were passed at the last meeting, however, the necessary calculations in Section 2 were not included in the resolutions. She indicated the Council must again review the proposed tax abatements in light of the calculations. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1542 -87, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1543 -87, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1545 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is concerned and interested in providing assistance to its homeless residents; and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America passed the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, which through its Department of Housing Urban Development has made funds available to cities to provide assistance to its homeless residents; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has been notified by the Department of Housing and urban Development that grants are available for the development of transitional housing units; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as follows: Section I. The Mayor of south Bend is hereby authorized through the Bureau of Housing, Department of Economic Development to submit an application in the amount of $200,000 to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Transitional Housing Grant program. 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. Kathryn Baumgartner, Director of the Bureau of Housing, indicated the Housing Development Corporation is planning to develop the site of the old Broadway Hotel into a longer term residence facility. She indicated among the tenets they intended to serve are those individuals who have obtained the counseling and job placement necessary to remove themselves from the ranks of the homeless. She indicated the Transitional Housing Grant available through HUD is designed to fund such an activity. She indicated they were requesting a $200,000 grant. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 106 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF VINE STREET RUNNING FROM THIRTIETH STREET EAST TO THE INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY, FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 165' MORE OR LESS. ALL BEING IN PART OF EGGLESTON'S 1ST ADDITION WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing November 9, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 107 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING $11,950.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE OF REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENT AT THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing November 9, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.