05-09-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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11. S? REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 1983 4." That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development Commission, the south Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Idniana, shall be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue such Bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, their officers and agents, shall not incur any liability if for any reason the proposed issuance of such Bonds is not consummated. This inducement 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. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Development, indicated this bond issue will be used to pay for the renovation and expansion of its retail supermarket facility and shopping center located at the southwest corner of Elwood and Portage Avenue. He indicated it was anticipated thirty new full -time jobs will be added. Clem Gramza, 726 Blaine, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Serge 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. 1051 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF THE "RUNAWAY SHELTER" FOR THE YEAR 1983 -84 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 establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit an application for operation funds in the amount of $85,000.00. SECTION II. The Director of the Youth Service bureau will be designated the Administrative Agent for this project. For every category established under this resolution, the 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 /Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Bonnie Strycker, Executive Director of the Youth Service Bureau, indicated these funds have been secured by the YSB for the past seven years to help support the Runaway Shelter. She indicated this grant request is for$85,000, which is the maximum that can be requested. Council Member Zielinski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1052 -83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1116 SOUTH MAIN, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT AND A DETERMINATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY AND BENEFIT OF THE PROJECT PROPOSED FOR TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a declaratory resolution designating certain areas within the City as Urban Development Areas for purposes of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designating the area commonly known as 116 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: Lots 16, 17, 18 So. Bend City Addition. northeast corner of Lot 17, is an Urban Development Area; and Except east 34' Lot 18 and 23' x 34' WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission has submitted to the Council its written order approving for the Declaratory Resolution to the Council; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council having been published pursuant to Indiana Code 36- 7- 14 -17; and