08-10-81 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1981 WHEREAS, the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, and is the appli- cant for an Economic Development Grant through the Indiana State Department of Com- merce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I: Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit an application for funds in the amount of Eighty -seven Thousand Seven Hundred Nine Dollars ($87,709.00) to the State Department of Commerce. SECTION II: Hereby designates the Department of Economic Development and Redevelopment as the Administrative Agent for the program. 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 publilc hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Patrick McMahon, Director of Redevelopment, indicated that last year the City was successful in their applica- tion for this grant in the amount of $42,500. He indicated this money was utilized to fund the Job Targeting Program and industrial development activities, primarily in the area of the Studebaker Corridor. He indicated that if the City receives this grant, the money will be utilized in the areas of activity funded last year, with the additional funds to be expended toward the,Countywide Economic Develpment Study to be performed by Battelle Research Laboratories. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to have public hearing on a resolution declaring 5105 Ironwood an historically significant building, seconded by Council Member Dom- browski. the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 903 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDING. (5105 IRONWOOD.) WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County did on April 20, 1981, at its regular Commission meeting, recommended that the former schoolhouse located at what is commonly called 5105 Ironwood Road, South Bend, Indiana, be declared as an historically significant building by resolution of the South Bend Common Council. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL, INDIANA: That this structure located at 5105 Ironwood Road be declared an historically significant building. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. /s/ Lewis A. McGann Member, South Bend Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Oxian, Vice President of the Historic Preservation Commission, indicated that the Commission has been reco- gnizing all former school houses in the County. He indicated that certificates have been given to these people. He indicated these buildings do not qualify as historic landmarks. He said this building was constructed in 1890, and there is very little history on the building. Council Member Serge made -a motion to adopt this resolu- tion, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 75 -81 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 4, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "BICYCLES ". This bill had first reading. Council Member Crone made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading September 14, 1981, and refer it to the Residential Neighborhood Committee, seconded by Council Member Zielinski. The motion carried.