02-11-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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I 3 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1974 11COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) could be spent on the Civic Center when there were so many other pressing needs of the citizens. He stated that his area had gone a long time without needed facilities. He felt the private sector should become involved and that industry should do its fair share for the project. He hoped the money could then stop coming from the taxpayers. Chairman Newburn felt the inner city was going downhill. He stated that the industry coming into the city was constantly concerned about civic activities within the city, and he felt this was very important in order to try to bring industry into the city. He felt the Civic Center would take care of itself on the conventions coming into the city. He stated that people have talked about the poor people not being involved in the Civic Center. He felt this was not true and that there would be facilities for everyone to utilize. Councilman Parent asked about the major expenditures incurred -in the fund raising, whether or not the $10,000 for demolition of the generator plant would be sufficient, and the amount of money spent so far for architect's fees. Mr. Rosenthal indicated that $76,938.45 had been expended for architect's fees and the total bill would be in the area of $750,000. For fund raising, monies wil be used to compensate professionals who are directing the campaign. He stated that $30,000 was needed to conduct a $4 million drive. Usually, 10 to 15% of the money raised is needed for fund raising expenses. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. II nPnTNAMrR AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $22,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jack Bland, Fire Chief, made the presentati for the ordinance. He explained that $22,000 was requested in order to replace a 1953 Seagrave tractor that pulls a 100' tiller. He stated that the mechanical condition of the equipment and t fact that no replacement parts are available has caused many problems with the vehicle. Chief Bland indicated that the aerial ladders appear substantial but the hydraulic system needed work. Chief Bland felt $22,000 was a sufficient figure needed for the transfer of the wheel equipment a the installation of the air brakes. He added that a complete new aerial unit would cost the city approximately $100,000. Councilman Serge asked about the life of the equipment. Chief Bland indicated that the complete new unit at a cost of $100,000 would last approximately 15 years. He was hopeful that the city could get 10 years' service from the particular piece of equipment being requested for $22,000. Council President Nemeth asked if the bids had been let for the equipment, and Chief Bland indicated that he wanted assurance from the Council before the item was advertised. He felt the amount of $22,000 would be sufficient. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the number of pieces of equipment bids have been received on and how many firms Chief Bland had checked into for prices. Chief Bland stated that he had checked into International Harvester, Ford, etc. His request was ,based on a Mack unit because of the experience had with the last four pumpers. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about any problems the department has had on the Mack units, and Chief Bland indicated that he has not had any major problems with the equipment. (Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ATTEST: v ATTES CITY CLERK ;CHAIRMAN IIREGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers at 9:16 p.m., Council President Nemeth presiding and nine membe3 present. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respect- fully report that they have inspected the minutes of the January 28, 1974, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore., recommend that the same be approved. s/ Peter J. Nemeth Councilman Newburn made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on.file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Taylor made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilor Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath,.Newburn and Nemeth).