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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Chuck Lea, Distribution Operations Manager, Patterson Logistics Services, Inc., <br />7055 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for these Resolutions. <br /> <br />Mr. Lea advised that Patterson Logistics Services, Inc. operates distribution facilities for <br />the company’s medical, dental and veterinary divisions. He stated that they are <br />proposing to purchase an existing 208,000 square foot warehouse/distribution center that <br />is only partially occupied. He stated that they are proposing to construct physical <br />improvements including mechanical and electrical upgrades plus 10,000 square feet of <br />new office and supporting spaces necessary to support planned operations and install <br />logistical equipment to set up the building as a distribution center. He noted that the <br />existing building has a seven-year tax abatement on it that they intend to assume. He <br />stated that the logistical equipment to be purchased includes racking, conveying <br />equipment, server equipment, cabling and security equipment. The cost of equipment is <br />anticipated to be up to $9,000,000. The project’s total cost is estimated at up to <br />$19,500,000 which includes the purchase of the existing building. <br /> <br />A Public Hearing was held on these Resolutions at this time. <br /> <br />There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in <br />opposition to these Resolutions. <br /> <br />Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to adopt Bill No. 10-06. Councilmember <br />Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call <br />vote of eight (8) ayes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt Bill No. 10-07. Councilmember Rouse <br />seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of <br />eight (8) ayes. <br /> <br /> <br />BILLS – FIRST READING <br /> <br />BILL NO. 07-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE <br /> FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A <br /> PORTION OF AN ALLEY KNOWN AS <br /> ALLEN’S ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS <br /> DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE FIRST <br /> EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF <br /> WASHINGTON STREET, RUNNING WEST <br /> FROM MICHIGAN STREET TO THE FIRST <br /> NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY KNOWN AS <br /> WOODWARD COURT FOR A DISTANCE OF <br /> 165 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND A WIDTH OF <br /> 5 FEET. SAID 5 FOOT PIECE BEING TAKEN <br /> OFF OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID ALLEY <br /> <br />This bill had first reading. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to <br />the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and <br />Third Reading on February 22, 2010. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion <br />which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. <br /> <br /> <br />BILL NO. 08-10 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE <br /> COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH <br /> BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $27,934.00 <br /> FROM THE MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS <br /> CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE <br /> NECESSARY PLASTER CEILING REPAIRS, <br /> CEILING DÉCOR PAINTING REPAIRS, <br /> REACHMASTER LIFT RENTAL AND <br /> WELDING REPAIRS, FUND NUMBER 416 <br /> 12 <br /> <br />