12-19-77 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1977 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (CONTINUED) SILL NO. 186 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $318,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, TO IMPROVE THE FIRE - FIGHTING CAPACITY OF SOUTH BEND'S FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This being the time.set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were give an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, made the pre- sentation for the bill. He said this appropriation was to allow for the demolition of existing Fire Station #6 and for the construction of a new fire station on the same site. He presented a letter to the City Clerk which indicated the Administration wished to amend its..previous state- ment regarding the deletion of the $8,000 originally planned for the continuation of a Historic Preservation Survey. He said in its place the Administration wished to insert $8,000 from Com- munity Development Administration. Council President Parent asked when they will file a bill on the $8,000 for Historic Preservation. Mr. Ellison indicated that the Administration would have to meet with Historic Preservation before any bill could be presented to the Council. Coun President Parent said he would.like Council and the Administration to meet with Historic Presery tion. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 187 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, TO CONTINUE PROJECT REBATE (HOUSING REHABILITATION), TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUREAU OF HOUSING. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, mad the presentation for the bill. He said Project Rebate has surpassed their expectation regarding public response, acceptance and participation. He said based upon the apparent success of Proje Rebate they feel this appropriation would be an effective and efficient use of Community Develop ment moneys. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 188 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR THE PROVISION OF DAY CARE SERVICES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent! were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Patricia Osmon, of Community Development, made the presentation for the bill. She said this would be used for the seven non - profit day care agenci( in the City. She said families below fifty (50) percent to seventy (70) percent range receive subsidies according to a sliding scale table. Council Member Szymkowiak asked about the bus service available for the Day Care Centers. Ms. Ethel Middlebrook,. of Community Coordinated Child Care of St. Joseph County, indicated that the three Hanzel Centers have busses. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried. BILL NO. 189-77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP - MENT BLOCK GRANT, FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE SPANISH- SPEAKING CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent! were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, mad( the presentation for the bill. He said they were seeking this funding for the development of a multi - service community center for growing concentrations of Spanish- speaking persons within several of South Bend's neighborhoods. He said this $5,000 would be used to cover non- personnel costs. Mr. Arthur Quigley, 1019 N. Francis, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 190 -77 A BILL TRANSFERRING $429.80 AMONG VARIOUS BUDGET CLASSIFICA- TIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent! were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Thomas Brunner, City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He said this transfer would be used to purchase law books and furniture needed in the Law Department. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 191 -77 A BILL APPROPRIATING $22,185 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AD- MINISTRATION COSTS TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent! were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Carl Ellison, Director of Community Development, mad( the presentation for the bill. He said an urgent need exits for additional staff. He said this would fund salary for a chief planner, draftsman and two- thirds of a secretary III. Council President Parent indicated he supported this request for additional staff. He made a motion to recommend this to the Council'favora ble, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried, 1