03-23-70 Council Meeting Minutes

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4 A REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1970 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 237 -70 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESS REPORT UNDER THE WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. WHEREAS, a "Review of Progress under the Workable Program for Community Improvement" was heretofore filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, which report is now before the Common Council, and WHEREAS, the approval of the Common Council to said progress report is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States of America as a continuing requisite for the City of South Bend's eligibility to receive federal funds, and WHEREAS, the Common Council has examined said report and finds it satisfactory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, that the report captioned "Review of Progress under the Workable Program for Community Improvement" be submitted for recertification. Adopted this 23rd day of March, 1970. /s/ Fredrick D. Craven A Member of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana A public hearing was held at this time on the above Resolution. Mr. Howard J. Bellinger, former director of the Redevelopment Department, who helped prepare the report said the progress report on the workable program for community improvement is required by the Federal agencies. He stated that the City is in the best position in years to qualify for Federal funds. The report.is an application for recertification of the City's many federally assisted programs. He answered various questions from the Councilmen. Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reinke, that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried. 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays *(See note) RESOLUTION - (Cont 'd. from March 9, 1970 meeting) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RESOURCE SERVICES CENTER FOR DISPENSING OF SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WHEREAS, health and welfare services for the needy are scattered throughout the City of South Bend and WHEREAS, a large percentage of the citizens of Portage Township, served by the Depart- ment of Health, the Department of Public Welfare, the Township Trustee, and the Legal Aid Society reside in the City of South Bend, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, agree to co- operate with the County Commissioners of St. Joseph County in providing a building to centralize the services departments into one location which is easily accessible to all citizens, which will contain a master file listing all recipients of the various services and the departments rendering such services, and which will consolidate and co- ordinate all services. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE Common Council of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, this day of , 1970. /s/ Janet S. Allen Member of the Common Council /s/ Robert 0. Laven President of the Common Council ATTEST: Kathryn L. Blough City Clerk A public hearing was held at this time on the above Resolution. Speaking on behalf of the Resolution was Councilman Janet S. Allen. Council - President Laven said he believed there was a great need in our community for this type of service. He recommended the title be amended to read as follows: "RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION TO ESTABLISH A RESOURCE SERVICES CENTER FOR DISPENS- ING OF SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS." also he recommended the striking of the words "in providing a building" from the 9th and 10th line and inserting the. words " to review the necessity and method of providing a building" after the word "County. Council- President Laven moved for the amendments, Councilman Allen seconded the motion.Motion Car Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Allen, that the Resolution be referred to the Public Improvement Committee for further study. Motion carried, *(note) Councilman Allen asked Mr. Bellinger if Urban Renewal has or has not submitted an application for Park Funds. Mr. Bellinger replied, an application was submitted but would have to be returned to the Council for approval.