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REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 2010 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that Statement of Benefits form completed by <br />the petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient <br />to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-4.5. <br /> <br />SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of <br />the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Community and <br />Economic Development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein <br />described be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal <br />property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation. <br /> <br />SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal <br />property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date <br />of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. <br /> <br />SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is <br />qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. <br /> <br />SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the <br />adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax Abatement to be <br />published pursuant to Indiana Code 5-3-1, said publication providing notice of the public <br />hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. <br /> <br />SECTION VII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its <br />adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. <br /> <br /> <br /> s/Derek D. Dieter <br /> Member of the Common Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Rouse, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development <br />Committee, reported that this committee met on Bill Nos, 10-28 and 10-29 and sends <br />them to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. <br /> <br />Mr. Michael Calhoun, 3425 West Lathrop Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the <br />presentation for this bill. <br /> <br />Mr. Calhoun advised that McCormick and Company is proposed to construct and equip <br />an approximate 50,000 square foot addition to their manufacturing facility. The addition <br />will house a distribution operation for the products it makes. They include ketchup, <br />mustard, salad dressing etc. for major restaurant chains. He stated that the equipment to <br />be purchased includes fork lifts, coolers, racking, computers, and furniture and fixtures. <br />The estimated cost of the equipment is $875,173. He advised that the company is <br />weighing where to locate this distribution operation. Sites in Michigan, Illinois, and <br />other states where McCormick has manufacturing distribution facilities are also being <br />considered. He noted that the addition is estimated to cost $5,010,913 for a total project <br />cost estimated to be approximately $5,886,086. <br /> <br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. <br /> <br />There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council in favor of this bill. <br /> <br />The following individual spoke in opposition to this bill. <br /> <br />Rita Kopala, 66559 Ivy Road, Lakeville, Indiana, stated that she is against this bill. She <br />advised that the Council is going through all of the motions for McCormick and they may <br />move anyway. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rouse made a motion to adopt Bill No. 10-28. Councilmember Oliver <br />Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call <br />vote of eight (8) ayes. <br /> <br /> 20 <br /> <br />
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