02-14-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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J ?2 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1983 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Craig Easterday indicated that South Bend Forge was now twenty employees above last year, and would like to request tax abatement to continue expansion of South Bend Forge and the betterment of South Bend. Mrs. Kathryn Brookins of 701 W. LaSalle asked questions about definite numbers of employees. Mr. Easterday responded giving a low of 50 -60 during the Ford downturn to a high of 145 as of February 14. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 1027 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE INDIANA ARTS COMMISSION TO BE USED FOR A MARKETING SURVEY TO DETERMINE HOW TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE USE OF MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has since 1959, run the Morris Civic Auditorium to bring diverse types of entertainment to downtown South Bend; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor, the Common Council, and the Century Center Board of Managers, are attempting to increase attendance at both Century Center and Morris Civic events by coordinating the activities of the two; and the increased use of the Morris Civic Auditorium will result in increased monies for the City of South Bend and will bring more people into downtown South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Mayor is chief executive officer of the City of South Bend and the authorizing official for marketing grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, along with the Century Center Board of Managers; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend along with the Century.Center Board of Managers would like to study the best ways to increase the attendance at and the use of Morris Civic Auditorium. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The Mayor has the authority to submit an application along with the Century Center Board of Managers for a grant of $6,000 from the Indiana Arts Commission for purpose of conducting a marketing study about the uses of the Morris Civic Auditorium. SECTION II. The City Controller's Office shall be the administrative agency for the program, should the funds be awarded. 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 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Thomas Bodnar, Chief Deputy City Attorney, stated there would be no direct cost for South Bend, and mentioned that the Morris Civic Auditorium is an important step in rebuilding downtown; brings new industries into the community, brings more people into downtown, and more ticket sales are occurring. Patrick Martin, Director, Morris Civic spoke in favor of the bill saying it would give local support for renovation of the auditorium and broader uses of the Morris Civic. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 1028 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE 103RD INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND THE INN - KEEPER TAX OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BY ADOPTING HOUSE BILL 1516. WHEREAS, the expanding convention and tourism activity in the South Bend area imports more than thirty -seven (37) million dollars into the community's economy; and WHEREAS, the five percent (5 %) St. Joseph County Hotel -Motel Tax generates approximat $500,000 to $600,000 annually, and makes possible the financing of the Century Center and its convention facilities, and also provides essential revenue to allow the community to conduct an aggressive convention and tourism marketing programs; and WHEREAS, the present state law requires hotels and motels to submit to the State quarterly remittances of the designated taxes which in turn creates fiscal and budgeting problems for our community by the unpredictable timing of the tax revenue being distribu back to the County; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend believes that House Bill 1516 would correct this problem by requiring hotel -motel tax monies to be submitted to the St. Joseph County Treasurer instead of the State Revenue Department, and charges the Treasurer with the responsibility of its administration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: ply