04-08-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1985 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Loren Rooney, Economic Development, indicated this was a matching grant which would be used to provide a Business Development Incentive Brochure. She indicated this brochure will be a tool for the Economic Development Department to promote economic development and to respond to information requests. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1277 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AN APPLICATION FOR THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and is the applicant for funds made available through the United States Housing Act (the Act). The Housing Development Grant Program is authorized by the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana is hereby authorized to submit to the Housing Development Grant Program application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. SECTION II. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this resolution would authorize the Mayor to submit a revised application for a Housing Development Grant (HoDAG). He indicated HoDAG is planned for use with the Central Estates congregate care facility to be located in Central High School. He indicated that the Central Estates project proposes 111 units at a total project cost of $5 million. He indicated the HoDAG request will be made for $1 million. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 15 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 16 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 750 SANCOME, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 17 -85 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (LOCUST AND STATE ROAD 23.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7438 -85 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ON THE FIRE CONTROL SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE ON THE AIR CONDITIONING CHILLER MACHINERY INSTALLED AT THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM. This bill had first reading. Council Member Braboy made a motion to suspend the rules and have Public Hearing on this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Schwartz, assistant city attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated they planned to use this appropriation to repair the sprinkler system,and chiller. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.