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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1975
<br />REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />Your Committee on Human Resources and Economic Development, to whom was referred
<br />a resolution of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, establishing the
<br />authority of the Mayor to designate individuals authorized to draw on a letter of credit
<br />executed for grants under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
<br />respectfully report that it has examined the matter and that in its opinion the Council
<br />has been assured that this procedure as required by the Housing and Community Development
<br />Act provides only for the receipt of funds by the city from HUD and does not authorize
<br />any procedure for the disbursement of funds. The procedure for the disbursement of funds
<br />is subject to the resolution passed by the Council of January 13, 1975, that provided
<br />for a submission of a contract or budget within 90 days.
<br />Therefore, your committee recommends passage of this resolution.
<br />s/ Terry S. Miller
<br />Chairman
<br />Miss Virginia Guthrie, 403 Lincolnway West, wondered who had control of the funds once they were
<br />received. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic
<br />Development, stated that, depending on how the funds are spent, there would be both a citizens'
<br />advisory committee and review board and the Redevelopment Commission. The legislation provides
<br />for a citizen involvement procedure.
<br />Councilman Horvath made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Serge. The
<br />resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller,
<br />Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent).
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 475 -75 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (sale of property
<br />located at 2222 Lincolnway West and
<br />1210 Thomas Street).
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, pursuant to Section
<br />30A -2 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, adopted Resolution No. 4 on
<br />February 17, 1975, authorizing the sale of certain parcels of real estate owned by
<br />the city which are no longer necessary to the public use and are not set aside by
<br />State or City law for public purposes; and
<br />WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend to immediately take
<br />affirmative action in making the particular parcels of real property, to -wit:
<br />Street Address Deed No.
<br />2222 Lincolnway West 267
<br />1210 Thomas Street 760
<br />available for disposition; and
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City
<br />to Section 30A -2 of the Municipal Code of the
<br />in such resolutions in a period less than the
<br />be contrary to the Board's resolution;
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
<br />hereby authorizes approval of the sale of the
<br />described, and directs the Board of Public Wo
<br />said property.
<br />of South Bend has the authority, pursuant
<br />City of South Bend, to act affirmatively
<br />30 days required for action which would
<br />Common.Council of the City of South Bend
<br />excess particulars of real property herein
<br />rks to go forth with the disposition of
<br />s/ Roger 0. Parent
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the
<br />Department of Public Works, explained that the new fire station on Olive Street was nearing
<br />completion and would soon be available for occupancy by the Fire Department. He requested that
<br />the Council adopt the resolution which would authorize the disposition of the old stations at
<br />2222 Lincolnway West and 1210 Thomas Street. He stated that the Board of Public Works had
<br />recommended that the parcels be advertised for sale.
<br />Miss Virginia Guthrie, 403 Lincolnway West, talked about the proposed abandonment of Station No. 5
<br />some time ago and its need at the present time. She indicated that she was glad the station had
<br />not been sold for surplus property because it was needed. She wondered if there was any chance
<br />the stations would be used in the foreseeable future. Mr. Farrand indicated that this matter had
<br />been discussed by the Fire Chief at cabinet meetings, and it was determined that the properties
<br />should be sold for surplus. Councilman Szymkowiak could not see selling the No. 11 station on
<br />Lincolnway West. He stated that it was decided there would be a four -bay station on Olive with
<br />ambulet service. He stated that this did not become a reality. He felt the station on Lincolnway
<br />could be used as an ambulet service and police sub- station. He felt the building could not be
<br />replaced today for $100,000. He talked about the expansion on the west side of town and felt that
<br />for this reason, the No. 11 station should be saved and utilized. He stated that the airport
<br />should furnish its own station. Mr. Farrand indicated that he was not aware of any proposals to
<br />build a fire station near the airport. Chief Jack Bland indicated that he understood Councilman
<br />Szymkowiak's concern for the property; however, he was speaking in terms of economy and the over-
<br />lapping of districts. He suggested that the station at 2222 Lincolnway West does cover a sizeable
<br />portion of the 1st and 2nd districts; however, those districts were served by four engine companie
<br />and that number would not change. Councilman Serge wondered if the station at 2222 Lincolnway We:
<br />could be salvaged for a few years in an effort to determine if the station would be needed in the
<br />future. Chief Bland stated that, at the present time, there was no money or manpower available fc
<br />extra ambulance service or a fire station at this location with another station only a few blocks
<br />away. Councilman Miller stated that the station had been built under a bond issue approved by the
<br />previous administration. He indicated that the bond issue left to the discretion of the city the
<br />location for the fire station. He felt the Olive Street station was needed as a replacement to
<br />the Thomas Street station; however, he felt the city would have to build, in the future, a station
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