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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - 101 South Iowa Street - Jonathan BurkholderRESOLUTION 3803-07 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana October 22, Attest: City Clerk President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana October 22, 2007 Approved and signed by me October 24, 2U 07 ~~~y~ ~,~ 2007 City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. ~ ~ ~ 3 - 0 A RESOLUTION CONFIRNIlNG THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 101 SOUTH IOWA STREET AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR JONATHAN BURKHOLDER WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known 101 South Iowa Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot numbered Three Hundred Forty-Eight (348) LaSalle Park 2°a Plat and this property has Tax Key Number 18-4063-2326, be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et sea., and; WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seQ., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance No. 9394-03, which was passed on February 10, 2003: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6-1.1-24 and IC 6-1.1-25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. 2 SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and furtlier determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. PRESENTED (,~-ZL-a~ NOT APPROMEb ADOPTED ~ ~ -u-d~ -r Member of the Cp n Council Filed !-~ Gl~~k'~ O~ii~~ SEP 1 3 2G01 J4Ei~1 YOJ~'E~E 3 c~N c~.F~;u, ;c. E:~a~, irc 1200 COUNTY-Crrv BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/235-9371 FAX 574/235-9021 TDD 574/ 235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY ~L ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JEFFREY V. GIBNEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR September 14, 2007 Council Member Derek D. Dieter, Chairperson Community & Economic Development Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: JONATHAN BURKHOLDER Dear Council Member Dieter: Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a residential real property tax abatement petition submitted by Professional Permits and Municipal Solutions, Inc. representing property owner Jonathan Burkholder. The property owner intends to build asingle-family home at 101 South Iowa Street. Also attached is a copy of the petition, Statement of Benefits form, and supporting information. The report contains the department's findings relative to the above petition. The petitioner proposes to build asingle-family home at a cost of $111,700. The project meets the qualifications fora (5) five-year real property tax abatement. The petitioner will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, October 8th. Should you or any of the other Council members have any questions concerning the report, or need additional information, please feel free to call me at 235-5835. Sincerely, ~~~ ~~` Bob Mathia Assistant Director, Economic Development Attachments cc: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Jeff Gibney Don Inks Filed n i1 Cti c crk's Office SEP 1 3 2007 JOHN VSO 4ie ~~ ~. CTTY CLERK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL HC PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 574/235-9660 574/235-9371 EuzaserH LEONARD FAx: 574/235-9697 574/235-9371 12(1(1 CAUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SoLrrH BENCI, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/ 235-9371 Fax 574/235-9021 TDD 574/ 235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY ~ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JEFFREY V. GIBNEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BOB MATHIA SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: JONATHAN BURKHOLDER DATE:. September 14, 2007 On September 13, 2007, a petition for residential tax abatement consideration for real property located at 101 South Iowa Street was filed with the City Clerk by Professional Permits and Municipal Solutions, Inc. representing property owner Jonathan Burkholder. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2-77.1 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community and Economic Development for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area pursuant to I.C.6-1.1-12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the petition (a copy of which is attached), investigated the area, and makes the following report. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Jonathan Burkholder intends to construct a ne~v 1,000 square foot, two to three-bedroom home with a detached garage. The home will be built on a vacant lot in the LaSalle Park area. The size of the lot measures 40 feet x 129 feet. The home is to be constructed on an infill lot. The cost of the construction is estimated at $111,700. The property owner intends to serve as his own general contractor in order to minimize construction costs. Total taxes to be abated during the (5) five-year abatement period are estimated at $7,804. Total taxes to be paid during the (5) five-year abatement period are estimated at $1,371. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL ~C PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 574/235-9660 574/235-9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD FAX: 574/235-9697 574/235-9371 South Bend Common Council RE: Jonathan Burkholder September 14, 2007 Page 2 ABATEMENT QUALIFICATION 1. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioner has not been associated with or granted any previous tax abatements. 2. The Building Commissioner has reviewed this petition and finds the properties to be properly zoned for the proposed project. 3. A review of the redevelopment allocation areas finds that the property is not located in a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area; therefore, no action is required by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. 4. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance No. 9394-03 finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications fora (5) five-year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1, Single Family Residential Construction. Filed In C1er1~'~ Cfi~ice SEp 1 3 2001 JOlit~ VOORaE C('n CLERK, S0. EERO, tN. 5 YEAR 14-Sep-07 JONATHAN BURKHOLDER South Bend Portage Township Residentiai Real Property Tax Abatement Schedule* Estimated Project Cost: Assessed Value: STRUCTURE (assume 85% of project cost) LAND (assume $10,000) Gross Assessed Value Less Mortgage Exemption Less Standard Homeowners Deduction Base Assessed Value Less Maximum Abatement Deduction Less Non-Abated Amount Plus Land Assessed Value Net Assessed Value $111,700.00 Total Taxes Tax Abated*" Tax Paid**' 94,945.00 94,945.00 94,945.00 .10,000.00 N/A N/A 104,945.00 94,945.00 94,945.00 (3,000:00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (35,000.00) (35,000.00) (35,000.00) 66,945.00 56,945.00 56,945.00 N/A N/A (56,945.00) N/A 0.00 N/A N/A N/A 10,000.00 66,945.00 56,945.00 10,000.00 Property Taxes: Assume constant tax rate of Gross Tax (tax rate x net assessed value) Less SRTC: 21.6906% Less Homestead Credit: 32.0670% Net Tax 5.1524% 5.1524% 5.1524% 3,449.27 2,934.03 515.24 (748.17) (636.41) (111.76) (866.16) (736.78) (129.38) 1,834.95 1,560.84 274.10 Year Net Assessed Value Total Taxes Due Tax Abated Tax Paid 1 66,945.00 1,834.95 1,560.84 274.10 2 66,945.00 1,834.95 1,560.84 274.10 3 66,945.00 1,834.95 1,560.84 274.10 4 66,945.00 1,834.95 1,560.84 274.10 5 66,945.00 1,834.95 1,560.84 274.10 5 year totals: 9,174.73 7,804.22 1,370.51 'This schedule is for estimation purposes only and assumes constant tax rates. The true tax values will ultimately be determined by the actual assessed valuation and the then current tax rates. *''Tax Abated is capped at $74,880 of assessed value of structures only and does not include land assessed value. ***Tax Paid is calculated using the difference between actual assessed value of structure and maximum abated portion of $74,880 and adding back the land assessed valu . ,~ ®fi~iCB Fi1~d In Cle~l .- SEP 1 3 2007 JANN VSO 6E tD, lN. CITY GLEt,K, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL TA2t ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION The undersigned owner(s) of real property, located within the City of South Bend, hereby petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend for Residential Real Property tax abatement consideration and pursuant to I.C.. 6-1.1-12.1-1, et s~ and South Bend Municipal Code Sec. 2-76 et se . for this petition states the following: 1. Describe the proposed construction project, including information about square footage, numbers of rooms, amenities, the amount of land to be used, the proposed use of the improvements, and a general statement as to the importance of the project (use additional sheet for long project descriptions): In fill housingdrroiect with detached garage located on city vacant lot, 2-3 bedroom single family dwelling approximately 1 000 s t. 2. Estimate the doUctr value of the construction project (do not include land cost): 35 000. The real property for which tax abatement consideration is petitioned (Property) is owned or to be owned by the following individual(s) or corporations (if the business organization is publicly held, indicate also the name of the corporate parent, if any, and the name under which the corporation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) Name Address Interest Jonathan Burkholder P.O. Box 11304 South Bend. IN 46634 Future homeowner/tax paver of lot 4. The commonly known address of the Property is: 101 S. Iowa and having tax key no.: 018-4063-2326 _ (use additional sheet for multiple addresses or key numbers). 5. A legal description of said Property(s) is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and is incorporated herein. 6. A map and/or plat indicating the location of the Property(s) is attached hereto, marked Exhibit B, and is incorporated herein. 7. The current assessed valuation of the property before construction is 1 200 (use additional sheet for multiple addresses). (This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County Assessor's Office, 235-9523). 8. Photographs of the Property, taken within two (2) weeks of the filing of this petition, are attached hereto, marked Exhibit C, and incorporated herein. 9. List the real property taxes paid at the location during the previous two years, whether paid by the current owner or a previous owner (use additional sheet for multiple addresses): See Exhibit D attached hereto (This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County Treasurers office, 235-9531) 10. What is your best estimate of the after completion market value of the property: $75.000 - $80,000. 11. No building permit has been issued for construction on the property in connection with the improvement in question as of the date of filing of this petition. The building permit may be issued a er the South Bend Common Council has approved the Declaratory Resolution. (Tax abatement is not available if a building permit has already been issued). The signature below is verification of this statement. 12. Lut other anticipated public financing for the project, including any assistance to be sought or already authorized through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development furuis from the City of South Bend, South Bend Housing Authority, Housing Assistance Office, St. Joseph County Housing Consortium or other public financial assistance, including but not limited to public works improvements: N/A 13. Describe how the property has become undesirable for or impossible of normal development because of a lack of development, cessation of growth, deterioration of improvements or other factors which have impaired values and prevent a normal development of the property: In buildc~ a new dwelling it would encourage development in an imrer-city neighborhood with a number of vacant lots and would revitalize the neighborhood. See Exhibit E attached hereto for housing demographics. 14. The current use of the property is vacant larul and the current zoning is SF2 (use). (This information may be obtained from the Building Depamnent 235-9553) 15. The property is located in the following Allocation Area (if any) declared and confirmed by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (requiring approval of the tax abatement by the Redevelopment Commission): 16. The following person should be contacted as the petitioners agent regarding additional information and public hearing notifications: Name Addre: City, ~ Teleph WHEREFORE, Petitioner has paid the required fee of $50.00 and requests that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, adopt a declaratory resolution designating the area described herein as a residentially distressed area for the purposes of real property tax abatement consideration, and after publication of notice and public hearing, determine that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met and confirm such resolution. 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