02-03-86 Council Meeting Minutes

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'0Vrrrrr -a77 MFR'TTNr. ___ _:. ----FEBRUARY- 3 -� -- 198-6-- indicated) and are limited to the period of time addressed in the original tax abatement declarations. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Barcome made a motion to accept the substitute resolution on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, Council attorney, indicated that the City received a memorandum from the State Board of Tax Commissioners advising all communities that all areas previously designated as Urban Development Areas must be redesignated as Economic Revitalization Areas by March 1, 1986. She indicated this resolution is the first step of that process, and the confirming resolution will be hard at the February 24 meeting. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND VOTING IN FAVOR OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY INCOME TAX COUNCIL IMPOSING THE COUNTY OPTION INCOME TAX IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND VOTING IN FAVOR OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY INCOME TAX COUNCIL INCREASING THE PERCENTAGE CREDIT ALLOWED FOR HOMESTEADS. Council Member Taylor indicated that since there was not support from the County or Mishawaka to pass this tax South Bend's passage would be an exercise in futility. He made a motion to strike these resolutions, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 11 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $84,940.00 FROM THE WATER WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBERED 399.0 WITHIN THAT FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing February 24, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. BILL NO. 12 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721 -23 HOWARD ST., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, 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. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Irene Mutzl, 320 Parkovash, indicated that an attorney from Indianapolis presented the City's case on the baseball stadium. She wanted to know how much he was paid. John Voros, 1617 Inwood, spoke regarding Countywide duplication of services. Joe Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke regarding the increase in the City's tax rate. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED; r City Clerk resident