11-06-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1978 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION NO. 659 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE,;CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE INTENTION OF THE MAYOR, ACTING THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN CITY CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING A MARKET STUDY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CENTURY MALL PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the importance of achieving the highest and best use of land located within the Century Business District; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has previously articulated its support of an urban renewal project known locally as "Century Mall;" and, WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes and agrees there exists a need to perform a market analysis in connection with the Century Mall Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The intention of the Mayor, acting through the Department of Redevelopment, to enter into an agreement with the American City Corporation for the purpose of performing a market study in connection with the Century Mall Project is hereby approved. SECTION II. The intention of the St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company to fund one -half of the cost of the market study is hereby recognized and commended as this action represents yet another example of the formation of a creative public sector /private sector partnership which will greatly benefit the citizens of our community. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. /s/ Mary Christine Adams Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Carl Ellison indicated that this resolution seeks Council's consurrance that a need exists to perform a market analysis in con- nection with the Century Mall Project. He said this study would include a market analysis report, retail center concept with development objectives, preliminary development arithmetic with estimates of public and private investments required. He said the report would be prepared within a four to six month period and will cost $75,000, with an additional reimbursable fee not to exceed ten percent of the basic fee. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 209 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $39,900.00 FROM-THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPOR'T'UNITY FUND TO . BE ADMINISTERED'_ BY`:THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND-THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set it for public hearing and second reading November 20, 1978, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 210 -78 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 2- 120(a) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL VACATION -FOR CITY PERSONNEL. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading November 30, 1978, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 211 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $142,062.00 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND TO THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS BUREAU OF SANITATION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading November 20, 1978, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 212 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING ALL.PARKING GARAGE FEES AND FUNDS AND PARKING VIOLATION FINES FOR THE YEAR 1979 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1955. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to set it for public hearing and second reading November 20, 1978, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 213 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF WATER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1979, INCLUDING ALL OUT- STANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Miller made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities Committee, and set it for public hearing and second reading November 20, 1978, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.