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Community and Economic Development Committee 2006 South Bend Common Council The September 25, 2006 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:14 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Ronm. Persans in attendance included Council Members Pfeifer, Kelly, Varner, Kuspa, Kirsits, Rouse, Dieter, White and Puzzelio; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Citizen Member Markin Wolfson, Pam Meyer, Community and Economic Development Director Sharon Kendall, Bill Schalliol, Dale Devon, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Kelly noted that the Committee members include Council Members Kuspa, Puzzello, Kirsits, and himself and Professor Marty Wolfson as a citizen member. Bill No. OG-95 Residential Tax Abatement for 920 Notre Dame Avenue: Council Member Kelly tailed for a report from Community and Economic Development on Biil No. 06-95 which is a five-year residential real property tax abatement request of Mark A. and Ruth M. Noll for the property located at 920 Notre Dame Avenue. Bill Schalliol of the Division of Economic Development reviewed the report dated August 30, 2D06 (copy attached) which concluded that the petitioners meet the qualifications far a five {5) year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 addressing "Single Family Residential Construction" of the South Bend Municipal Cade. Dale Devon of Devon Custom Homes, Inc. made the formal presentation, noting that he has a power of attorney signed by his clients.. He stated that Mr, and Mrs. Noll will have a new home constructed consisting of 2,360 square feet on a vacant lot in the Northeast Neighborhood Redevelopment Project area. The estimated cost will be $350,000. Total taxes to be abated over the five (5) years will be $10,262, with $26,672 in taxes being paid for this same period. Council Member Dieter stated that the homes going up are great for this area. Following discussion, Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzeilo that Bill No. 06-95 be recommended favorably #o Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 4:17 p.m. tf ily s mitt~l u it ember Roland Kelly, hairperson Community and Economic Development Committee Attachments