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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 1973
<br />REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />submitted to the Common Council members. Councilman Newburn also stated that, at the end of the
<br />year, many departments have a vast amount of money that must be transferred because it was not
<br />being used in a particular account. The transfers are made to other accounts in order that the
<br />funds not revert back to the General Fund. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the
<br />Civic Planning Association, wondered why the equipment had not been budgeted. She asked if the
<br />department was over - budgeted. Councilman Miller indicated that various things within departments
<br />change and the department had been involved in a very large change this year. He felt the transfer
<br />were necessary. Miss Guthrie wondered how close the department was to paying its own way, and Mr.
<br />Vance stated that the expenses were budgeted according to the number of people utilizing the pro -
<br />gram. He stated that the department was not over- budgeted. He indicated that the department was
<br />paying its own way because expenses have been cut. Councilman Miller stated that the department
<br />was not paying its own way at present but would be soon. Miss Guthrie asked about the money that
<br />was left for the property tax, and Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, indicated thatlast year
<br />when the ordinance was proposed regarding the trash program, estimates were used in most cases
<br />because it was not certain how much revenue would be realized. He stated that much of the money
<br />was going back into the revenue sharing account. Councilman Newburn stated that he did not want
<br />anyone to misunderstand his statement made previously about the money not being used in the depart-
<br />ments and then being transferred at the end of the year. He indicated that he was not questioning
<br />the administration's integrity.
<br />Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance pass, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The
<br />ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent,
<br />Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 5625 -73 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE TOTAL
<br />AMOUNT OF $40,921.25 FROM THE SEWAGE
<br />WORKS CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE
<br />PURCHASE OF THREE LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL
<br />VEHICLES, AND ONE GRIT REMOVAL VEHICLE
<br />BY THE BUREAU OF WASTE WATER.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Miller made a motion to suspend the rules and take
<br />action on the ordinance because the bid received on the equipment was only guaranteed through
<br />December 26, after which time there might be an increase, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motio
<br />carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor,
<br />Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). The ordinance then had second reading. There was a
<br />question raised on the advertising of the appropriation. Council President Nemeth indicated that,
<br />if the proper procedure had not been followed, the State Board of Accounts would not approve the
<br />ordinance appropriation. Mr. Dave Irwin of the Wastewater Department, explained that the money was
<br />coming out of the Construction Fund and had already been appropriated. Councilman Parent asked if
<br />the contract was being approved, and Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that he thought it
<br />was. Council President Nemeth asked about the number of trucks needed and the procedure followed.
<br />He asked about the grit removal truck. Mr. Irwin explained the necessity of the trucks and their
<br />operation. Council President Nemeth wondered about the use of the dump truck by the Wastewater
<br />Plant from the Sanitation Department. Councilman Parent asked if the construction funds would go
<br />back to the city if not used, and Mr. Michael Vance, Fiscal Officer for the Bureau of Wastewater,
<br />indicated that the funds would remain in the Construction Fund.
<br />ouncilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance pass, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The
<br />rdinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent,
<br />aylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
<br />INANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $363,433.00
<br />FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND,
<br />COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE
<br />SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC
<br />PARKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE
<br />ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
<br />THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC
<br />WORKS, PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
<br />his ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance be set for
<br />ublic hearing and second reading on January 14, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion
<br />arried.
<br />PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
<br />:r. Charles Lennon, Director of the Community Development Program, requested that the Council read
<br />,he report he had furnished it regarding the housing program within the City of South Bend and the
<br />outheast side. He explained that the project was a clearance project. He indicated that, on
<br />anuary 14, he would submit the information for the funding regarding the program. He referred to
<br />preliminary land -use transportation plan for the area. He talked about the feasibility studies
<br />o be made and the three stages of the program which would be a three -year commitment made on the
<br />art of the Council. He requested that the Council give some sort of commitment on whether or not
<br />he project could be started. With the information presented, he was hopeful that this could be
<br />one during January. Council President Nemeth indicated that the Council was concerned about the
<br />atter. He wondered what Mr. Lennon had meant by getting a commitment from the Council. Mr. Lennon
<br />ndicated that he was asking the Council if it believed in rehabilitation. Councilman Miller
<br />ondered if this project had been announced publicly before this time, and Mr. Lennon indicated that
<br />t had not. Councilman Miller asked how the Council could get direction from the citizens regardin
<br />he project if they were not aware of it. Mr. Lennon stated that, at the community forum meetings
<br />ast year, this had been discussed. He indicated that this was the first time; however, that he
<br />as coming to the Council with a dollar figure. He indicated that the matter was discussed on
<br />ovember 8 and the Council had agreed to it. Councilman Kopczynski questioned that statement, and
<br />r. Lennon indicated that, if he remembered correctly, Councilman Kopczynski had not been present a
<br />he meeting; however, about five of the councilmen had indicated that they would go along with the
<br />roject. Councilman Parent stated that he was pleased that planning was being undertaken for the
<br />rea. He indicated that he wanted to give Mr. Lennon the "go ahead" to continue the planning but
<br />ach specific project should be taken separately. Councilman Kopczynski asked where most of the
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