05-27-75 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 1975 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 484 -75 (CONTINUED) "WHEREAS,.the success of any such project requires total commitment by the City of South Bend, its citizens and the Common Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the development of the Airport Industrial Park Phase IV is looked upon with favor by the Common Council of the City of South Bend and is recommended to the entire community as worthy of its support to provide a facility which would enhance the economic potential of the community, provide additional jobs in our labor market, and complement the commercial and academic growth of the South Bend Metropolitan area. SECTION II. That the City of South Bend, Indiana, through its Common Council, will appropriate $400,000.00 as its portion of Phase IV of the Airport Industrial Park when funding becomes necessary. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. s/ Roger O. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, explained that Phases I and II of the Airport Industrial Park were complete and largely occupied. Phase III was essentially complete with some work still being done) on the railroad spur. He stated that each of the development programs has required 50% matching funds from the local units of government to match the federal economic development administration grants. The development of Phase IV was now proposed and participation would involve the city and county. The county's involvement would be the construction of the Bendix Drive bridge over the toll road. He stated that it was proposed that the city reserve $400,000 to be used for the reconstruction of a portion of Bendix Drive as the city's match. He reminded the Council that this program would not provide for the reconstruction of the complete length of Bendix Drive. He indicated that he had submitted a breakdown of expenses to the councilmen in caucus last week. Councilman Miller asked about the progress at. the intersection of Lathrop and Bendix Drive. Mr. Farrand indicated that there was some construction at that intersection for Phase III of the Airport Industrial Park; however, the majority of the construction was related to the,railroad extension. Councilman Kopczynski wondered if the intersection could be made safer by moving the stop sign and obtaining some marked approach lanes. He felt that intersection was a problem and something should be done to correct the situation. Mr. Farrand indicated that he would check into the matter. Councilman Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Nemeth, Newburn and Parent). ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY.OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) - 503 East Ohio Street. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to refer the ordinance, along with the petition, to the Area Plan Commission, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO PROJECT R & S 71 -1975, LOGAN STREET FROM GRAND TRUNK AND WESTERN RAILROAD TRACKS NORTH TO BULLA STREET. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on June 9, 1975, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $18,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND, AND $2,000 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT R & S 68, RECONSTRUCTION OF IRONWOOD ROAD FROM EDISON ROAD TO SOUTH BEND AVENUE (SR 23). This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion to set the ordinance for publi hearing and second reading on June 9, 1975, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $16,200 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FUND AND $1,800 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROJECT R & S 69, 1975 RECONSTRUCTION OF CHAPIN STREET FROM WESTERN AVENUE TO WASHINGTON STREET. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on June 9, 1975, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.