05-27-80 Council Meeting Minutes

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6 REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 1980 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED) WHEREAS, the Polish National Alliance has grown today into 16 Districts, 206 Councils, and 1,200 Lodges, which are located in 39 of our 50 states; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the many contributions of its Polish- American citizens and the Polish National Alliance in this community; and WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes this proud and rich cultural heritage and desires to be a part of the Centennial Celebration of the Polish National Alliance presently going on throughout our country. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I: That the Citizens of South Bend, through their Common Council recognize and congratulate the Polish National Alliance for their many fine contributions to the community and to our nation. SECTION II: That the Common Council hereby designates the week of June 16, 1980, as Polish National Alliance Centennial Week in our community. SECTION III. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Richard C. Dombrowski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Dombrowski read the resolution. He asked that the City Clerk's office send a copy of this resolution to the pre- sident of the PNA in Chicago. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 783 -80 A RESOLUTION FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER THE "INNOVATIVE GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM." WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and the Common Council, has aggressively sought to improve energy conservation and the quality -of -life in our inner -city neighborhoods; and, WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and Common Council, has successfully sought out federal assistance to support local efforts and to supplement local resources; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the "Innovative Grants for Community Energy Conservation Program" is to integrate energy conservation and Community Development activities; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, and is the applicant for a demonstration grant called "Innovative Grants for Community Energy Conservation Program" under the auspices of the Department of Energy and Department of Housing and Urban Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. Hereby establish the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit an application for funds in the amount of Seven Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($726,500) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development SECTION II. Hereby designates the Division of Community Development as the administrative agent for the program. The division of Community Development shall submit to the Common Council a line item budget in ordinance form prior to any expenditures of any grant money received upon approval of this application. SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Marzy Bauer, Director of Community Development, indicated that the purpose of the grant was to develop innovative approaches which integrate proven and feasible energy conservation activities and alternative energy supply technologies into housing rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization and other com- munity and economic development programs. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. -The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.