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REGULAR MEETING MAY 28, 1974
<br />TTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED)
<br />Miller wondered if the budget had been reduced by the administration before submission to the
<br />Council, and Mr. King stated that the administration had recommended some items be reduced and this
<br />had been accomplished. Councilman Parent asked for a legal opinion on the proper zoning of the
<br />area, and Mr. Robert Parker, Deputy City Attorney, stated that the property was zoned "B" Residenti
<br />and two uses were permitted which he felt would be considered.applicable: a nursing home or public
<br />or private clinic; and an apartment house or boarding house. He stated that, under the definitions
<br />of boarding houses, it was required there be not more than 20 individuals residing in the structure
<br />Also, 50 square feet of floor space must be allowed for each occupant. He stated that the BOCA
<br />Code would be applicable as to the use, number of persons in the building and sleeping accommoda-
<br />tions. Councilman Parent wondered if the center met the requirements of BOCA, and Mr. Parker state
<br />that he did not have first -hand knowledge of that. Councilman Parent wondered if this use would be
<br />permitted under another classification, and Mr. Parker stated that this might be permissible under
<br />a commercial district. Councilman Parent stated that it seemed there were no problems with the use
<br />of the center in the residential district, at least legally. He felt that the issue before the
<br />Council was the funding of the program and that was what should be considered. He felt that urban
<br />blight was not caused by residential treatment centers, and that the location of a drug treatment
<br />center was an ideal way of teaching people about the drug problem even though the people feared the
<br />establishment of the facility. He felt that people have to stop pretending that the problem will
<br />just go away. It is a problem that must be coped with. He stated that the zoning code was pre-
<br />sently being revised and the location of the residential treatment centers would be considered at
<br />that time. He urged that everyone in attendance at the meeting attend the public hearings on the
<br />revised code. Councilman Taylor hoped the Council could act as a unifying force. He felt there wa
<br />a problem within the community and it involved a difficult decision. He also felt public acceptant
<br />for the programs was needed in order to carry them out effectively. He stated that, if the zoning
<br />was legal, he could see no reason to vote against the funding. He also stated that, as long as
<br />results are made, the program was being effective and should.be continued. He felt the location of
<br />the center was not the issue. Councilman Horvath wondered where the people would live if the pro-
<br />gram developed to a stage of 40 to 45 individuals. Mr. King stated that, when the program develope
<br />to that stage, another residence would have to be sought to accommodate all the addicts. Council
<br />President Nemeth felt it was distressing to see friends pitted against friends. He stated that the
<br />program itself was working, and he referred to statements made by Father McGill at an Area Plan
<br />Commission hearing held last year concerning the location of the residential treatment center and
<br />its effect on the community; more specifically, that South Bend was in need of the center but it
<br />should not upset the residential community. He felt the residents in the area.were upset by the
<br />establishment of Delos House. He stated that he would vote in favor of continued funding for the
<br />program, but he hoped that the administration and NIDAS would consider the feelings of the neighbor-
<br />hood. Councilman Newburn felt the problem was unfortunate; however, the drug addicts existed and
<br />something had to be done to correct the situation. He felt that no matter where the center was
<br />located, it was still a problem that the community must take care of. He reminded the Council that
<br />the issue was the funding and not the location of the center.
<br />Councilman Parent made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by
<br />Councilman Serge. The motion carried.
<br />Chairman Newburn asked for a recess. The Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:50 p.m. Reconvened
<br />at 10:08 p.m.
<br />INANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $28,500.00 FROM
<br />THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
<br />REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE.SHARING,
<br />FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE
<br />ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
<br />THROUGH ITS 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. Donald Decker, Manager of the Bureau of
<br />Streets, made the presentation for the ordinance. He talked about the desire of the Council and
<br />administration to discourage the burning of leaves. He stated that the Board of Public Works had
<br />awarded a contract, subject to Council approval, for four front - mounted vacuum leaf pick -up machine;
<br />He indicated that the machines mount on the snow plow attachment already in use. The machines have
<br />a screw -type agitator to break up matted leaves in order for easy and efficient cleanup. Mr.
<br />Decker stated that the leaves are to be picked up in the gutter at the curb line. The amount
<br />requested for the four machines was $20,375. In addition, boxes would have to be constructed on
<br />each truck to take the leaves as they are picked up off the streets. The amount of $8,125 was
<br />requested to fund the materials and labor to provide eight such boxes.
<br />Councilman Miller wondered what the dump boxes would be made of, and Mr. Decker stated they would
<br />be constructed of plywood and steel. He indicated that these items would be bid for. Councilman
<br />Serge wondered if the equipment would take care of the needs of the community, and Mr. Decker state
<br />that the machines would. He indicated that each area to be worked on would be announced and the
<br />citizens would be asked to cooperate by raking their leaves to the curb line for pickup, with each
<br />area of the city having the pickup.at one time or another. Councilman Szymkowiak asked where the
<br />citizens should put their leaves, and Mr. Decker stated that the citizens should rake their leaves
<br />in a pile between the sidewalk and the curb line. He stressed that the leaves should not be swept
<br />Unto the streets.
<br />ncil President Nemeth made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded
<br />Councilman Taylor. The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $244,268.00 FROM
<br />THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT COMMONLY
<br />REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR
<br />VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMIN-
<br />ISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH
<br />ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
<br />his being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and
<br />pponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Donald Decker, Manager of the Bureau of
<br />treets, made the presentation for the ordinance. He indicated that the funds would be used for
<br />urchase of materials in order to undertake an extensive program of street improvement and repair
<br />uring 1974. The proposed program would provide for the resurfacing of approximately 228 blocks of
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