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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1973
<br />IICOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
<br />for a comprehensive program was the issue at hand. He stated that this was a necessary part of th
<br />whole plan. Councilman Szymkowiak asked how many substandard homes were within the city, and Mr.
<br />Wilcox answered that there were about 500 and that that figure usually stays steady. Councilman
<br />Szymkowiak indicated that, if that was the case, the city was not upgrading fast enough. Councilm
<br />Serge felt the percentage of people that do not keep their homes nice was very small. He felt the
<br />amount of money needed should be appropriated in order to keep South Bend a nice city. He briefly
<br />mentioned that he traveled to other cities quite often and the problems of housing were greater.
<br />The motion to amend carried.
<br />I lCouncilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance, as amended, go to the Council as favorable,
<br />seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried.
<br />II r)PnTMAMC'F:
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $$7,000.00
<br />FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND,
<br />COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE
<br />SHARING, FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL SERVICES
<br />FACILITY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED
<br />BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS
<br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department
<br />of Public Works, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the appropriation would
<br />enable the purchase of the old Studebaker building which is adjacent to the Municipal Services
<br />Facility. The present building would be demolished and the area cleared. The area in question
<br />contained 1.993 acres and, by the addition of the land, the vehicle storage area would be increases
<br />at the Municipal Services Facility. He stated that, at present, the vehicles are stored at the
<br />Niles Avenue site and were being damaged by vandals. He stated that it was also hoped that the
<br />parking area at the MSF could be redesigned and the building fenced off for greater security and
<br />control. He quoted from a letter written to the councilmen regarding the request for the purchase
<br />of the Studebaker building. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning
<br />Association, asked if the breakdown of the total amount, more specifically the figure of $55,000,
<br />was for purchase of the land only, and Mr. Farrand indicated that it was. He stated that the
<br />present owner would clear the land for $32,000. Council President Nemeth asked if there was a con-
<br />tract entered into on the purchase of the property. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated
<br />that the city has a contract with the present owner, setting forth the amount of $55,000 for the
<br />property and $32,000 for reimbursement to the seller for clearing the land. He stated that the
<br />appraised amount was $20,000 higher than represented in the proposal. Councilman Miller stated thz
<br />he had received a request from START for the use of some space for recycling purposes. He wonderes
<br />if there would be room at the Niles Avenue site. Mr. Farrand indicated that he felt it would not
<br />be compatible; however, that was his opinion and he was not sure if it could be done. Councilman
<br />,Miller asked that Mr. Farrand look into the matter. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, stated
<br />that he had also had a request from START and he was in the process of trying to find a place for
<br />the group.
<br />I lCouncilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
<br />There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council President Neme
<br />made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The
<br />motion carried and the Council recessed at 11:20 p.m.
<br />ATTEST:
<br />CITY CLERK
<br />IIREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED
<br />FIR
<br />Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
<br />reconvened in the Council Chambers at 11:37 p.m., Council President Nemeth presiding and nine
<br />members present.
<br />IIREPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
<br />To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
<br />Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respect-
<br />fully report that they have inspected the minutes of the October 22, 1973, regular
<br />meeting of the Council and found them correct.
<br />They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved.
<br />s/ Peter J. Nemeth
<br />Councilman Newburn made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the
<br />minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
<br />REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
<br />Councilman Taylor made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole,
<br />seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilor
<br />Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
<br />REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION (Ridgedale Nursing Home)
<br />The Honorable Common Council November 7, 1973
<br />City of South Bend
<br />County -City Building
<br />South Bend, Indiana 46601
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