|
127
<br />REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 29, 1977
<br />REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED
<br />Council Member Horvath made a motion to recess for one hour, seconded by Council Member Adams.
<br />The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 5:00 p.m., and reconvened at 6:15 p.m.
<br />RESOLUTIONS
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 571 -77
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE
<br />C.THE SALE OF A PRACEL OF LAND LOT NUMBERED ONE HUNDRED
<br />THIRTY -NINE (1'39-)' AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF
<br />SOUTHEAST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ALSO KNOWN
<br />AS 923 E. BOWMAN.
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public. Works of the City of South Bend, pursuant to the Municipal
<br />Code of the City of South Bend, Section 14.5- 2(e)(5), has offered for sale a parcel of land
<br />Lot Numbered One Hundred Thirty -Nine (139) as shown on the recorded Plat of Southeast Addition
<br />to the City of South Bend, also known as 923 E. Bowman, at an offering price of $999.00, and
<br />WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has now received an offer to
<br />purchase the property at 923 E. Bowman for a price of $750.00, and
<br />WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works has now complied with all requirements of the Municipal
<br />Code of the City of South Bend, Section 14.5 -2, which establishes procedures for the disposition
<br />of real property owned by the City of South Bend, and more specifically real property valued by
<br />the Board at less than $1,000.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that:
<br />SECTION I.
<br />The Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a contract for the sale of
<br />Lot Numbered One Hundred Thirty -Nine (139) as shown on the
<br />recorded Plat of Southeast Addition to the City of South
<br />Bend,
<br />commonly known as 923 E. Bowman, for a total price of $750.00.
<br />SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
<br />/S/ Terry S. Miller
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Patrick McMahon, Director of
<br />Public Works, said this resolution was for the sale of land at 923 E. Bowman. He said an apprais
<br />price was established at $999 and the price offered was $750. He said this offer was accepted
<br />by the Board of Public Works. Council Member Adams asked the size of the lot. Mr. McMahon in-
<br />dicated it was a normal size lot. Council Member Adams made motion to adopt this resolution,
<br />seconded by Council Member Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 572 -77
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
<br />AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
<br />COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, A GRANT
<br />APPLICATION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
<br />AND INVESTMENT FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE EAST
<br />BANK RETAINING WALL; CONSTRUCTION OF AN EAST BANK WALKWAY
<br />AND CANOE PORTAGE FACILITY, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
<br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
<br />RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
<br />WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend is the Chief Executive Officer of the City,
<br />and is the Applicant for a Public Works Employment Grant under Title I of the Public Works
<br />Employment Act of 1976, as amended.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
<br />SECTION I. Hereby established the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to sub-
<br />mit an application for Local Public Works Grant funds in the amount of Three Hundred and Ten
<br />Thousand Dollars (310,000) to the U.S. Department of Commerce under Title I of the Public Works
<br />Employment Act of 1976, as amended.
<br />SECTION II. The Director of the Department of Public Works and the Director of the De-
<br />partment of Human Resources and Economic Development will be designated the Administrative Agents
<br />for this project. For every category established under this Resolution, the Mayor shall submit
<br />to the Common Council a line item budget prior to the expenditures of any grant money received
<br />upon approval of this application.
<br />SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s /Mary Christine Adams
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Human
<br />Resources, indicated this resolution seeks authorization to submit an EDA Application. He said
<br />the City qualified for funding of $528,000. He said $310,000 of this amount will be used for
<br />this project. Council Member Miller made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
<br />Member Dombrowski. Council President Parent questioned the location of the canoe portage, as he
<br />had heard it was potentially dangerous, since it was located above the dam. Mr. McMahon indicate
<br />they had received no complaints about the location. Council Member Miller indicated that perhaps
<br />a cable could be put across the river for boats that are in trouble. The resolution passed by a
<br />roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />
|