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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23 1978
<br />REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, indicated that all citizens are interested in the best use of
<br />the Sears Building. She indicated that this building should not be allowed to deteriorate,
<br />and if a new tenent cannot be found in a reasonable length of time, the building would have
<br />tremendous potential for County offices. Council Member Horvath indicated he agreed with
<br />the resolution, as far as the Council's concern about the declining tax revenue. He said
<br />if some one wants the building for a commercial venture that was fine, but he would not want
<br />to see the building deteriorate, and the County could use their building for office facilities.
<br />He indicated local government was paying out more in tax dollars for rent than what the City
<br />would take in on the building. Council Member Serge asked Mr. Brunner what he considered a
<br />reasonable length of time for this building to be sold. Mr. Brunner indicated that he would
<br />not want to venture a guess. He indicated that the Mayor would want to associate himself very
<br />strongly with this resolution, since he believbd we should always attempt to retain taxable
<br />property, and with the newed interest in the downtown area, he feels the facility will find a
<br />private buyer. Council Member Miller indicated he felt this should be a retail store. He,
<br />said that an excessive amount of money would have to be spent on remodeling. He indicated that
<br />he understood that the Sears Building was not the number one selection of the citizen's committE
<br />He said the purchase of this building by the County would not be in the best interest of the
<br />City. Council Member Szymkowiak indicated that he hoped that Sears would stay in the South
<br />Bend location. Council Member Adams indicated that the Council did not have all the facts on
<br />the matter, and it was difficult for the Council to tell the County that this site is not
<br />available to them. Council President Parent thanked Commissioner Ferrettie for his letter.
<br />He indicated that the Commissioner had asked the City Council's help to assist them in finding
<br />a building. He said this kind of spirit should be reflected by City officials. Council Member
<br />Miller made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolutic
<br />was adopted by a roll call vote of seven anyes and one nay (Council Member Serge.)
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 651 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA, APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE, NON- PROFIT GROUP CONTRACT
<br />IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00.FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND REHABILITA-
<br />TION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
<br />WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common
<br />Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000.00 must be approved by the
<br />Common Council; and
<br />WHEREAS, rehabilitation costs and acquisition assistance under the Community Development
<br />Program has exceeded $5,000.00.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
<br />1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, to enter into a contract with RENEW, INC. for the rehabilitation work on, and
<br />acquistion of the following property:
<br />Lot 135 Muessel, second addition
<br />to the City of South Bend, Indiana
<br />921 Cleveland Avenue.
<br />Rehabilitation $5,541.74
<br />Acquisition 2,458.26
<br />Total $8,000
<br />2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 652 -78
<br />/s /Walter M. Szymkowiak
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
<br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ONE
<br />NON- PROFIT GROUP CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF $5,000.00
<br />FOR THE REHABILITATION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY
<br />DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
<br />WHEREAS, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5872 -75, passed by the South Bend Common
<br />Council on August 11, 1975, all contracts in excess of $5,000.00 must be approved by the
<br />Common Council; and
<br />WHEREAS, the rehabilitation work under the Community Development Program has exceeded
<br />$5,000.00.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana:
<br />1. That approval be granted to the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, to enter into a contract with the South Bend Homeowners of the Near Northwest, Inc.,
<br />for the rehabilitation work on the following property:
<br />Lot #163 of Mussel, Third Addition 1142 Blaine Street $8,000.00
<br />to the City of South Bend, Indiana
<br />Total $8,000.00
<br />2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
<br />by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana.
<br />/s/ Walter M. Szymkowiak
<br />Member of the Common Council
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