04-13-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 1981 A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that the City had received offers to purchase these properties at less than the appraised value. He indicated that the Board would like to have these properties back on the tax rolls. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 876 -81, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution as adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Dombrowski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 877 -81, seconded by Council Member Crone. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 878 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH BEND, IND- IANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF THE "RUNAWAY SHELTER" FOR THE YEAR 1981 -82. WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and, therefore, is the Applicant for a grant for "The Runaway Shelter." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. Hereby established the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit an application for operation funds in the amount of $63,821. SECTION II. The Director of Youth Service Bureau will be designated the Admini- strative Agent for this project. For every category established under this Resol- ution, Director of the Youth Service Bureau shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget prior to the expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of this application. 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/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Bonnie Strycker, Director of the Youth Service Bureau, indicated that the Shelter has been funded by the Run- away Youth Act since 1976. She indicated thata 10% in -kind match is required with this grant. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 879 -81 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE GENERAL ATTITUDES AND INTENTIONS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF TAX ABATE- MENT PER I.C. 6.1.1 -12.1 AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE ABATE- MENT IMPACT AREAS. WHEREAS, the City Council and Redevelopment Commissioners recognize that there are certain areas within the City which are blighted and non - productive with regard to their contribution to this community's tax base and employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Council and Redevelopment Commission pledge to consider the grant- ing of tax abatement to any property owners proposing a development which meets the goals and objectives of the Council and Commission. The Council and Commission shall not favorably consider projects which do not contribute to the public utility or public benefit of the area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: SECTION I. That the Areas which are currently recognized to be categorized within the framework described herein are as follows: Monroe - Sample Area R -66 Modifier Area Studebaker Corridor Area South Michigan /Main Corridor area Indiana Avenue Area West Washington Area Area Western Avenue Corridor said areas designated as tax abatement impact areas, per the map and legal descrip- tions attached as Exhibits "A" and "B ", respectively. SECTION II. That any property owner wishing to secure tax abatement within these areas shall file the proper petition with the City Clerk. All such petitions shall be reviewed by the Common Council and Redevelopment Commission in conjunction with current statutes and ordinances. SECTION III. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor until March 1, 1986, at which time the Common Council and Redevelopment Commission shall review the appropriateness of this declaration. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council