01-23-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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John Voorde, At Large A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Coleman made the presentation on the resolution. He introduced Mr. Richard Rosenthal, Athletic Director, University of Notre Dame and Mr. Barry Alvarez, Head Defensive Coach, University of Notre Dame. Council Member Coleman congratulated them on the National Championship and wished them well in the future. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES MAYORS ANNUAL ADDRESS - THE HONORABLE MAYOR JOSEPH E. KERNAN Mayor Joseph E. Kernan, delivered his first annual State of the City Address. He stated that his goal is to make "South Bend" the No. 1 city of its size by the year 2000. The Mayor also reviewed some of the major accomplishments of city departments, as well as progress in economic development. He discussed the city's budget crunch and the challenges that must be met to end the budget crisis. Mayor Kernan added that while the 1988 budget was balanced and the city had more general fund cash reserves than in the past, there still is a problem in that area, and that has forced the city to cut back on many purchases. He said his 1989 goal is to build the city's cash reserves with the objective of restoring the city's bond rating to Al. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on January 23, 1989 „ at 8:14 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Luecke presiding. RESOLUTION NO. 1689 -89A A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA (MIAMI & KERN RDS.) WHEREAS, Southfield, Inc. has petitioned the Common Council to annex an area specifically described in Attachment "A ", incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, responsible planning and State law require adoption by the City of a fiscal plan and a definite policy for the provision of services to annexed areas; and WHEREAS, such a plan has been developed and presented to the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, that: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby approves and adopts the fiscal for the annexation of the area located near the southeast corner of the intersection of Miami and Kern Roads, more specifically described in Attachment "A ", which plan is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and hereby approves and adopts specific policies for implementation of the plan as set out therein. SECTION II. Implementation of the plan does not require the budgeting and appropriation of additional funds. SECTION III. The annexation will not result in the elimination of jobs of employees of another governmental entity. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption By the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council Council Member Luecke made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on resolution at this time, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. Dave Norris, Economic Development Department, stated that the resolution is to establish a policy and plan for providing services to 78.22 acres of land located near the intersection of Miami and Kern Roads. He indicated that the petitioner Southfield Inc., has petitioned the Common Council to annex the area in to the city. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 106 -88 A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MIAMI ROAD AND KERN ROAD)