02-09-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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�4 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1981 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has now complied with all requirements of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, which establishes procedures for the disposition of real property owned by the City of South Bend and more specifically real property valued by the Board at less than $1,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, that: SECTION I. The Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a contract for the sale of the above described property for a total price of $500.00 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 /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that the original appraised price on this lot was $879, however, they had received an offer of $500, and the Board recommended the sale of the lot. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 859 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION TO CONSIDER THE PRESERVATION OF SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE ROLE THAT THEY PLAY WHEN CONSIDERING PROPOSALS FOR A SUCCESSFULLY LONG- LASTING INTEGRATION PLAN. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the legal separation of powers between local government and the South Bend Community School Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes that it has no authority to appoint school board members, nor review the budget of the South Bend Community School Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the South Bend Community School Corporation is presently considering integration /desegration /reorganization plans for our community's schools; and WHEREAS, the Council acknowledges that the planning process for such a widespread integration /desegregation /reorganization plan is complex and must take into consideration many factors; and WHEREAS, the Council has noted the efforts of the School Corporation to seek community input through the scheduling of many community meetings during the past several months, and further wishes to commend the School Board, the Superintendent, and the Administrators for the long hours they have spent, both in development requested plans and in hearing the public speak on the various topics related to the integration /des( plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the legal separation of powers between the operation of local government, and the operation of the South Bend Community School Corporation. SECTION II. Recognizing the separate and distinct duties and obligations of these two bodies, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, urges the South Bend Community School Corporation to continue to carefully consider the preservation of successfully integrated neighborhoods and the role that they play when considering proposals for a successful, long- lasting integration plan. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full 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 I Fj II II �J ration /reorgani J