The Indianapolis times., 1930-01-22
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
DECIARATORY RESOLUTION

missioners Of Marion County heretofore
the the BioSSk; in the the CT City Of Indianapolis
bounded on the north BY Michigan Street,
on the east by Pennsylvania Street. on
west by Meridian Street except the prop
erty owned and occupied by the First
Baptist Church. and the Second Presby-
terian Church Of this City, and
WHEREAS, the said County donated
said property to the World War Memorial
Commission on condition that the World
War Memorial was 10 be placed in the
block north thereof; and
WHEREAS. the said County at that
time entered into an agreement with the
Trustees Of said Churches not to take
over the said Church properties; and
WHEREAS. the World War Memorial
Commission. instead OF placing the said
Memorial in the block in which II agreed
TO place the same, placed it in the block
nov partially occupied by said Churches:
and
WHEREAS. this condition has caused
agitation for said Churches to be re-
WHEREAS. the Trustees of the First
Baptist Church have signified their will
tngness to enter into negotiations with
the County whereby the County could
purchase its property in the following
communication.
I'm answer to your letter of inquiry as
to the attitude of the First Baptist
Church regarding the sale of our church
property FOR the uce of the Plaza devel-
opment, our official boards always have
been and Ssill are willing TO enter into
negotiations with you in this matter
"Our church property IS in excellent
condition and we are carrying on our
work in a very satisfactory manner.
However. We realize the Importance Of
the removal Of the churches to consum-
mate the Plaza design and we believe
our membership is willing that our
property he taken II that is the will of
the public"
WHEREAS. the Second Presbyterian
Church. through a committee has signi-
ned Its Willingness to enter into negotia-
tions by the following communication:
Your letter OF the 9Th addressed to
our minister, DR.. Jean S. Milner. request
Ing definite reply from our church as
10 our willingness to sell our property.
officially represt g the governing
boards Of the second Presbyterian
Church.
we desire to assure you. that however
much our people regret giving up our
present church. hlled rs ii Is with such
hallowed memories. and grown more dear
we stand ready now. as officially we have
ever stood since the main Memorial
building was actually located in our
block, to accept gracefully what every
sensible person must now see Is the in
evitaD.e We VIII surrender our beloved
and historic church upon payment Of
Iair ana reasonable compensation for the
lrreparable loss the location OF the main
shrine in the block in which the churches
are located, brings to us.
We realize tlat the members Of the
Board OF County Commissioners are in
no wise responsible for the condition in
which we ind ourselves. We realize
further that your board, the churches
and. indeed. the people OF this COM
mumty as well. are faciGg a condition
and not a theory in the, completion of
the World War Memorial Plaza. which
al viii recognize must be met.
AS II Will take from two to three years
for us to find new site. develop plans.
let contracts, erect and occupy a new
church. YOUR board will recognize the
necessity for. reasonable early action If
the desire OF the American Legion with
reference to their 1893 convention and the
dedication OF the fully completed World
War Memorial is to realized. We are
confident that in appointing the ap-
pTaisers. who. under the law. are re-
Spclsible for determining the value of
the Second Presbyterian Church prop
crty. your honorable board VIII appoint
three outstanding men of this community
in whose fairness and judgment YOU. the
churches and the people of this COM
WHEREAS. the Legisle ture of 1929
passed an Act to make it possible for
Marion County TO acquire said property
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. By the
SBoard Of Commissioners of Marion
and occupied by the First Baptist Church
on the northeast corner of Meridian and
spolis. and the property now owned and
occupied by the Second Presbyterian
Church on the northwest corner OF Penn
out the purposes Of an Act entitled:
AN ACT to amend section % Of an
County in the state OF Indiana to ACQUIRE
real estate and interests therein by pur-
- chase. donation or condemnation. and TO
erect end maintain thereon suitable struc-
lures to commemorate the valor and sac
rilce Of the soldiers. sailors and marines
OF the United States. Of all patriotic or
ganizatIons and all others who rendered
ioyal service and made sacrifices at home
and overseas N the great world war. and
TO provide a place or places for meetings
such soldiers. sailors and marines, and
all patriotic organizations and others.
and for other public purposes: Authoriz-
which Is located in such county. in the
acquisition OF such real estate end IN
tereStS therein and the erection and main
tenance OF such memorial structures and
20 provide for the creation. Of a board of
trustees, It's powers and duties. and
OF to join with any city located therein
IN the acquisition Of grounds. real estate
aud interests therein. BY purchase. dona-
tson or condemnation. to be dedicated
and set apart for world WAT memorial
aud other public PURPOSES end added "a
and used in connection with any real
estate which NAV have been or may be
hereafter DESIGNATED for use or dedicated
and set apart By the State OF Indiana for
T9rIo gSBoss Saf sutSoranq sneh COUNTY and
such CITY Jointly by proper contract. dced
or grant to convex to the State OF In
wcrld war n,erovisl end other public pur-
poses IS provided therein and 10 pro-
vide for the levy OF taxes and the IS
susncs OF rondS end. appropriP ton OF
Yrcney for said purposes. e-empting the
same from taxation AID declaring IN
emergency" aDuroveo Msrch u. 1871
And that a COW OF this D-clsre tory
Fesalntfnn be published in the Indian
Pnolis star. the Indianapolis News and
The Indianapolis Tires bv two insertions
20 be rsS@ on the 18th dey Of .Isnusrv
ard the 22-S 6sv OF leruarv. 1880: and
Bv IT FURTHER RTSOT.VEO. that eny
qualified voter of this County NAV file
MS written reronStrenrs within thirty
cavs frort the date Of the second prbii-
cation. siFned sn irk by such voter in
nerson and giving his residence aud sex
and Stating that he is a qualified voter
in Merton County.
Aoonted this iAtN Sev ot January. 1880
BOARD OE COMMISSIONERS OF
MARION COUNTY.
BY JOHN E. SHF ARrR.
President.
CHARLES n SUTTON,