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<br />REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1981
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Gust Saros, Director of
<br />Discovery Hall, indicated this grant application was for $18,300 which may be used for
<br />most general operating expense items of the museum. He indicated they wanted to use
<br />part of the funds for the addition of a Curator of Education. He said this person
<br />would be responsible for education programs for students and the general public in
<br />connection with the new exhibits. He indicated this grant did not require any match.
<br />Council Member Beck made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
<br />Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 866 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
<br />AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
<br />FOR TE SALE OF A TRIANGULAR PORTION OF LAND BOUNDED BY ST.
<br />JOSEPH, COLFAX AND MICHIGAN STREETS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
<br />DISPOSITION PARCEL N0. 2 -13, IND. R -66.
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, pursuant to the
<br />Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5 has offered for sale a triangular
<br />portion of land bounded by St. Joseph, Colfax and Michigan Streets, more commonly known
<br />as Disposition Parcel No. 2 -13, Ind. R -66, at an offering price of $39,958.00; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has advertised for
<br />and received sealed bids for the purchase of said property; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works did receive the attached bid from FBT Bancorp,
<br />Inc., to purchase the property for $39,958.00; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has now complied with all with all requirements
<br />of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, which establishes pro-
<br />cedures for the disposition of real property owned by the City of South Bend, and more
<br />specifically real property valued by the Board at more than $1,000.00.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />that:
<br />SECTION I. The Board of Public Works be authorizied to enter into a contract for
<br />the sale of:
<br />A part of the northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
<br />City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described more particularly as
<br />follows:
<br />Beginning at the intersection of the east boundary of
<br />North Michigan Street (USR #31) and the north boundary of East Colfax Street; thence
<br />North 89039'37" East a distance of 244.07 feet; thence North 20024'52" West a
<br />distance of 53.52 feet; thence northwesterly a distance of 153.59 feet along an
<br />arc to the left and having a radius of 243.98 feet and subtended by a long chord
<br />having a bearing of North 38026'55" West and a length of 151.07 feet; thence North
<br />56028159" West a distance of 96.35 feet; thence northwesterly a distance of 56.94
<br />feet along an arc to the left and having a radius of 148.28 feet and subtended by
<br />a long chord having a bearing of North 69059103" West and a length of 56.59 feet;
<br />thence South 00028159" east a distance of 242.50 feet to the place of beginning.
<br />Said tract contains 39,958 square feet (0.917 Ac.) more or less, more commonly
<br />known as Disposition Parcel 2 -13, Ind. R -66.
<br />for a total price of $39,958.00, subject to the restrictions set out in the specification:
<br />for sale previously established by the Board Public Works and attached hereto.
<br />SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s/ Lewis A. McGann
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Richard Hill, City Attorney,
<br />indicated that FBT Bancorp wanted to purchase this land, which is located in front of
<br />the Morris Civic Auditorium. He indicated that approval of this sale was given by the
<br />Board of Public Works and the Common Council on June 23, 1980. He indicated that an
<br />appraisal was made and an offering price of $39,958 was established. He indicated that
<br />the Quit -Claim deed restricted use of the property to "park land" or "open green space ".
<br />He indicated that the owner of the property would have to obtain permission in writing
<br />from the City prior to the construction of any structure. Clement Gramza, 726 Blaine,
<br />indicated he would not like to see anything built on this property. Mr. Hill explained
<br />the terms of the sale. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution,
<br />seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
<br />of eight ayes.
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