08-14-06 Community & Economic Development

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Community & Economic Development Committee August 14, 2006 Present: Roland Kelly, Chairperson Ann Puzzello Al Kirsits Erv Kuspa Marti Wolfson -Citizen Mezx~ber Bill Na. 06-~9 -Tax Abatement - 128 S. Michigan, South Bend Chocolate Company, Bill Schalliol of Community & Economic Development described the project which would create 10 new jobs full time, 10 part-time jobs and help anaaintain 40 existing jobs. SBC is asking fora 5 year real property abatement. Jennifer Laurent of Community & Economic Development stated the city's strong support for the project. Bob Radde of South Bend Chocolate said the number of jabs was probably underestimated. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to recammend favorable to full Council. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion, which carried by voice vote of four ayes. Bill No. 06-80 -- Tax Abatement - 907 Notre Dame Avenue, Geraldine Meehan & Cyril O'Regan. This 5 year real property abatement was described by Bill Schalliol as a 2,200 square foot home between Howard and Corby. Geraldine Meehan made the presentation. Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to recammend favorable to full Council. Councilmember Al "Buddy" Kirsits seconded the motion, whack carried by a voice vote of four ayes. Bill No. 06-81 -Tax Abatement - 202 S. Dundee, Charlotte Bridges. The five year residential real property request was outlined by Bill Schalliol. Citizen Member Marti Wolfson made a motion to recommend favorable to full Council. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion, whack carried by a voice vote of four ayes. Bill No. 06-83 -Tax Abatement -~ 525 S. Liberty, Habitat for Humanity. This request has been withdrawn at the petitioner's request. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to withdraw the petition at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of four ayes.