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<br />REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1978
<br />REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 631 -78 A RESOLUTION TO FILE APPLICATION TO DIVISION OF
<br />OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
<br />GRANT
<br />WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Public Parks is desirous in im-
<br />proving the Saint Joseph River Cooidor for recreational activities and environmental improve-
<br />ment and in accord with the Saint Joseph River Cooidor plan adopted by the City of South Bend,
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, funds are needed to finance the corridor project.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
<br />that permission is hereby given to the Department of Public Parks to submit an application
<br />to the Division of Outdoor Recreation for Land and Water Conservation Funds.
<br />/s/ Mary Christine Adams
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A public hearing was held at this time on this resolution. Mr. James Seitz, Superintendent of
<br />Public Parks, indicated this resolution was an approval to submit an application for Land and
<br />Water Conservation Funds. He said the project would consist of three parts: Construction of
<br />walkway under the west side of the Jefferson Blvd., Bridge and extending the present walkways
<br />from Century Center and Plaza Park; construct a trail from St. Louis Blvd. west through Howard
<br />Park and north of Jefferson Blvd., Bridge; construct trail south from gate in Howard Park under
<br />the pedestrian bridge and connect with trail mentioned in item two. He said the total estimated
<br />project would cost $150,000, and if the application is approved, one -half the project cost would
<br />be returned to the City. Council Member Adams asked where they would obtain this money. Mr.
<br />Seitz indicated the $150,000 would come from Revenue aiaring, and the $75,000 would be program-
<br />med back. Council Member Adams indicated she would like this resolution continued until after
<br />the budget hearings. Mayor Nemeth indicated this resolution was only to apply for the grant,
<br />and if it is received this will again come before the Council. Council Member Szymkowiak made
<br />• motion to adopt this bill, seconded by Council Member Miller. The resolution was adopted by
<br />• roll call vote of five ayes and one nay (Council Member Adams.)
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 632 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
<br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF THIS
<br />CITY TO CONTRIBUTE GENEROUSLY TO THE RED CROSS
<br />CAMPAIGN AIMED AT ASSISTING THE PEOPLE OF OUR FLOOD
<br />RAVAGED SISTER CITY, SOUTH BEND, TEXAS.
<br />WHEREAS, the people of South Bend, Texas, are currently afflicted by suffering occasioned
<br />by the devastation caused by the flooding of the Brazo River.
<br />WHEREAS, as a result of this natural disaster the people of South Bend, Texas, require
<br />succor in their time of need.
<br />WHEREAS, the Red Cross is seeking voluntary contributions to serve the worthy end of
<br />assisting the residents of our sister city in Texas.
<br />WHEREAS, the people of South Bend, Indiana, have always responded by displaying humanitari
<br />generosity to those beseiged by misfortune.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
<br />that:
<br />SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend strongly encourages the people of
<br />this City to assist the beleagured residents of our sister City South Bend, Texas, by making
<br />voluntary contributions. The Council requests that these contributions be made to: Red Cross,
<br />3220 E. Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana.
<br />SECTION II. 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 /Richard C. Dombrowski
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />Council Member Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on this resolu-
<br />tion, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried on a roll call vote of six ayes.
<br />A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mayor Peter J. Nemeth indicated this
<br />resolution was to encourage our citizens to contribute money through the Red Cross for our
<br />Sister CIty, South Bend, Texas, which has recently been flooded. Council Member Serge made a
<br />motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was
<br />adopted by a roll call vote of six ayes.
<br />BILLS, FIRST READING
<br />BILL NO. 132 -78
<br />A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY
<br />KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (1825 S. MAGNOLIA STREET.)
<br />This bill had first reading. Council Member Adams made a motion to refer this bill and petition
<br />to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Miller. The motion carried.
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