03-28-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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q qo WHEREAS, the Commission has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the Area and has determined that the Area is a blighted area and that it constitutes a menace to the social and economic interests of the City of South Bend and its inhabitants and it would be of public utility and benefit to acquire real estate in such Area and redevelop the Area under the provisions of the Act; and WHEREAS, the Commission approved a Development Plan for the Area dated October 3, 1980 and amended on December 18, 1980 entitled "East Bank Development Area, Developmen Plan, South Bend, Indiana ", consisting of 24 pages (the "Development Plan "), which has been submitted to the Common Council for review and approval; and WHEREAS, the Commission has adopted its Declaratory Resolution No. 678 on March 11, 1983, redeclaring the Area to be blighted and adding parcels to the acquisition list; and WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the City of South Bend, has issued its written order approving said Declaratory Resolution and the Development Plan, as amended, and has certified that said Development Plan, as amended, conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person shall, on the grounds of race, age, sex, color, religion, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discriminate in the undertaking and carrying out of any federally- assisted projects. 5. That it-is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended, for the Area gives due consideration to the provisions of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the Area. 6. That the Declaratory Resolution of the Commission and the Development Plan, as amended, are hereby in all respects approved. 7. That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the City of South Bend with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, vacation and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public actions, and accordingly, the Common Council hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Development Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards and agencies of the City of South Bend having administrative responsibilities to likewise cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Development Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Developmen Plan, as amended. 8. That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full compliance by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating that Title. 9. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its asoption 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. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, indicated this amendment will add one parcel to the acquisition list. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend: 1. That it is hereby found and determined that the Area is a blighted area and qualifies as an eligible project area under the Act. 2. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Development Plan, as amended, cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation of the Area. 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended, for the Area conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend. 4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended, for the Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City of South Bend as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Area by private enterprise in concert with the Department. 5. That it-is hereby found and determined that the Development Plan, as amended, for the Area gives due consideration to the provisions of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the Area. 6. That the Declaratory Resolution of the Commission and the Development Plan, as amended, are hereby in all respects approved. 7. That, in order to implement and facilitate the Development Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by the City of South Bend with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, vacation and removal of streets, alleys and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public actions, and accordingly, the Common Council hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out such Development Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards and agencies of the City of South Bend having administrative responsibilities to likewise cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Development Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Developmen Plan, as amended. 8. That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full compliance by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating that Title. 9. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its asoption 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. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, indicated this amendment will add one parcel to the acquisition list.