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RESOLUTION
3598-06
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 12, 06
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Attest:
ity Clerk
President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
June 13,
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RESOLUTION NO. ~ s ~ ~ " ~~
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS
3425 WEST LATHROP DRIVE
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
MCCORMICK & COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has
adopted a Declazatory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the azea commonly known as
3425 West Lathrop Dr., South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particulazly described as
follows:
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and which has Key Number 025-1010-0403.01, as an Economic Revitalization Area; 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 an economic
revitalization 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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only
and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years,
and further 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 et se .
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
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CITY CLEr~K,
1200 COUNTY-CITY 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 SL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SHARON T. KENDALL
May 5, 2006 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson
Community & Economic Development Committee
South Bend Common Council
4th Floor, County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Personal Property Tax Abatement Petition for:
McCormick & Company
Dear Council Member Kelly:
Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a personal
property tax abatement petition for the above referenced petitioner. Also attached is a copy of the petition,
Statement of Benefits form and supporting information. The project calls for the acquisition and installation
of new equipment as part of the company's planned increase in productive capacity in its facility located at
3425 West Lathrop Drive.
The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above petition. McCormick & Company will
be purchasing and installing new equipment. The total project cost for the equipment is estimated at
$13,989,120. In addition the applicant will be expending approximately $3,300,000 for moving costs,
design architectural costs and construction costs to create the increased productive capacity in South Bend.
The project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year personal property tax abatement and a representative
from McCormick & Company will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, May 22, 2006.
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 235-5826.
Sincerely,
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Assistant Director,
Economic Development
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PA\1ELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS
574/235-9660 574!235-9371
FAX: 574/235-9697
FINANCIAL $t PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
ELIZABETH LEONARD
574/235-9371
1200 COUNTY-CITY 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 ~ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SHARON T. 1{ENDALL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TAX ABATEMENT REPOR T
TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
FROM: BOB MATHIA
SUBJECT: PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR:
MCCORMICK & COMPANY
3425 WEST LATHROP DRIVE
DATE: May 5, 2006
On May 5, 2006, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration for property located at
3425 West Lathrop Drive was filed with the City Clerk by McCormick & Company. Pursuant to Chapter
2, Article 6, Section 2-77 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 an Economic Revitalization 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 SUMMARY
The project will invest $14.9 million of capital and $2.3 million of one-time expenses to
consolidate McCormick's manufacturing of U.S. condiment products into the South Bend facility. To
accommodate the new production volume, all finished goods storage will be moved to a third party
logistics firm, making room for the new ketchup process and packaging room. The current ketchup room
will be renovated, and house jelly and salad dressing process and packaging lines. The large pouch filler
area will be reconfigured to fit one additional filler. Increased numbers in the workforce (38) require
employee amenities (locker rooms, lunch room, restrooms) areas and front offices to be reconstructed
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL & PROGRAM
PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT
574/235-9660 574/235-9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD
EAX: 574/235-9697 5741235-9371
South Bend Common Council
RE: Tax Abatement for McCormick & Company
May 5, 2006
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requiring a small expansion (2,300 sq ft) on the front of the facility. External to the facility, a larger
transformer will be installed, and additional parking for employees will be added.
EMPLOYMENT IMPACT
Per the petition, it is estimated that the total project will create thirty-eight (38 new, permanent,
full-time jobs representing a new annual payroll of $989,498. The project will also maintain ninety (90)
existing permanent full-time jobs and two (2) existing part-time positions representing an annual payroll
of $4,555,600.
ABATEMENT QUALIFICATION
1. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioner has not been granted or
associated with any previous tax abatement.
2. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned
for the proposed project.
3. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in
the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area, therefore,
the petition, for personal property must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission.
4. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance no. 8065-90 finds that the petitioner meets the
qualifications for a five (5) year personal property tax abatement under section 2-84.2 (Tangible
Personal Property Tax Abatement).
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Tax Abatement Schedule prepared for: 5/5/2006
McCormick & Company, Inc.
South Bend German 5 Year Personal Property Abatement Schedu/e*
Total estimated Equipment Cost: $13,989,120
Assume constant tax rate of: 4.874
Assume constant SRTC rate of: 7.9223
TTV Assessed Gross Less Net Percent lax Tax
Year TTV% (Year 1-5) Value Tax SRTC Tax Abated Abated Paid
1 40% 5,595,648 5,595,648 $272,732 21,607 $251,125 100% $251,125 $0
2 56% 7,833,907 7,833,907 $381,825 30,249 $351,576 80% $281,261 $70,315
3 42% 5,875,430 5,875,430 $286,368 22,687 $263,681 60% $158,209 $105,472
4 32% 4,476,518 4,476,518 $218,186 17,285 $200,901 40% $80,360 $120,540
5 24% 3,357,389 3,357,389 $163,639 12,964 $150,675 20% $30,135 $120,540
$1,322,750 104,792 $1,217,958 $801,090 $416,868
Total Taxes Due During Abatement: $1,217,958
Total Taxes Abated During Abatement: $801,090
Total Taxes Paid During Abatement: $416,868
" -This schedule is for estimation purposes only and assumes constant tax rates.
The true tax values will ulimately be determined by the actual
assessed valuation and the then current tax rates.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETITION FOR
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION
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The undersigned owner(s) of new manufacturing equipment, personal property, located
within the City of South Bend, hereby petition the Common Council of the City of South
Bend for personal property (new manufacturing equipment) tax abatement consideration
and pursuant to I.C., 6-1.1-12.1, et sea•, and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2-84.2,
et seQ•, for this petition states the following:
1. Describe the proposed project, including information about the new
manufacturing equipment personal property ("equipment's to be installed, the
amount of land to be used, if any, the proposed use of the equipment, and a
general statement as to the value of the project to your business.
The project will invest $14.9 million of capital and $2.3 million of one-time expenses to consolidate
McCormick's manufacturing of U.S. condiment products into the South Bend facility. To accommodate the
new production volume, all finished goods storage will be moved to a third party logistics firm, making room
for the new ketchup process and packaging room. The current ketchup room will be renovated, and house
jelly and salad dressing process and packaging lines. The large pouch filler area will be reconfigured to fit
one additional filler. Increased numbers in the workforce (38) require employee amenities (locker rooms,
lunch room, restrooms) areas and front offices to be reconstructed requiring a small expansion (2,300 sgft)
on the front of the facility. External to the facility, a larger transformer will be installed, and additional
parking for employees will be added.
2. The project will create 38 new, permanent jobs within the first year, representing
a new annual payroll of $989,498_ and will maintain _90_ existing permanent
full-time and _2_ existing part-time jobs representing an annual payroll of
$4,555,600_. The projected annual salaries for each new position created are
estimated to be as follows:
see attached table: Item 2
3. Estimate the total cost of the Equipment: $13,989,120.
4. (a) The Equipment is owned or to be owned by the following individuals 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
McCormick & Company, Inc. 18 Loveton Circle Owner
Sparks, MD 21152
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(b) The following other persons lease, intend to lease, or have an option to buy
this Equipment (include corporate information as required in (4)(a) above, if
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NAME ADDRESS INTEREST
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5. Give a brief description of the overall nature of the business and of the operations
occurring at the location for which tax abatement is requested:
The South Bend manufacturing facility produces condiments for national
restaurant industry chains. The facility operates 24 hours/day, 5 days/week
storing raw materials, processing, and packaging finished goods to be stored and
distributed by a third party logistics firm.
6. The commonly known address of the property where the Equipment is to be
located is:_3425 W. Lathrop Drive, South Bend IN 46628
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8. Attach the legal description of the property where the equipment is to be located,
marked "Exhibit A," and is hereby incorporated herein.
9. Attach a map and/or plat describing the property where the equipment is to be
located, marked "Exhibit B," and is hereby incorporated herein.
10. Attach photographs of the property, taken within 30 days of filing of this petition,
marked "Exhibit C," and hereby incorporated herein.
11. The current assessed valuation of the tangible personal property to be replaced by
the new manufacturing equipment is $ 100,000_(xetchup process & packaging equip.)_
(This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County Assessors office 235-9523)
12. The current use of the real property where the Equipment is to be installed is
Li -light industrial and the current zoning
is Li (use) and (height and area).
(This information may be obtained from the Building Department 235-9553)
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13. List the real and personal property taxes paid at the location during the previous
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YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAXES PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
2004 56,684 150,640
2003 56,722 153,751
2002 53,018 142,078
2001 65,364 137,627
2000 64,939 163,099
(This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County Treasurers Office 235-9531)
14. Describe the commitment made within the past five years by your firm to hiring
minority individuals, including number of minorities employed during each of the
past five years, specifying whether full time or part-time and whether permanent or
temporary employees. The Petitioner shall also list the current number of total
employees (full and part-time) and the current number of minority individuals (full
and part-time).
McCormick and Co., Inc provides a description of their Equal Employment
Opportunity & Affirmative Action in their Human Relations Programs and Practices
manual. Each employee is provided with the attached document, Exhibit D, during
their orientation.
• McCormick and Co., Inc/South Bend employees 90 Full Time and 2 Part Time
employees.
15. Describe on-site child caze or day caze facilities, services or benefits currently offered
or proposed to be offered by the Petitioner for children of employees.
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16. What is your best estimate of the mazket value of the new Equipment after
installation?
$^13,989,120
17. What is your best estimate of the amount of taxes to be abated during each of the five
years after installation?
$_114,530
18. What is the commitment your firm will make to minority employment during the five
years of tax abatement?
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McCormick and Co., Inc. is a U.S. Government contractor. Therefore,
. McCormick adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action
steps required in order to conduct business with government agencies.
(See attached Item D for policy overview.)
19. The Equipment has not been installed as of the date of filing of this petition.
(The signature at the end of this Petition is verification of this statement)
20.
The standard Industrial Classification Manual major group within which the
proposed project would be classified, by number and description:
311900 manufacturing spices
21. The Internal Revenue Code of Principal Business Activity by which the proposed
project would be classified, by number and description:
311900 manufacturing spices
22. The real properly where the Equipment will be installed is located in the
following Allocation Area, if any, declared and confirmed by the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission:
Airport Economic Development Area
23. Other anticipated public financing for the project including, if any, industrial
. revenue-bonding to be sought or already authorized, assistance through the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds from the City of
South Bend, Small Business Association Sections 503 and 504 financing through
the Business Development Corporation of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St.
Joseph County, Indiana; or other public financial assistance, including but not
limited to public works improvements.
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24. Describe how and why the manufacturing equipment to be replaced or the facility
in which Equipment will be added is currently technologically, economically or
energy obsolete and how and why that obsolescence may lead to a decline in
employment and tax revenues:
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Thirty year old ketchup equipment will be replaced to meet volume increase due
to consolidation of two plants into available floor space.
25. The new manufacturing equipment will be used in the direct production,
manufacture, fabrication, assembly, extraction, mining, processing, refining, or
finishing of other tangible personal property and that the equipment was never
before used by its owner for any purpose in Indiana. The signature at the end of
this Petition is verification of that statement.
26. The following person(s) should be contacted as Petitioner's agent regarding
additional information and public hearing notifications:
Name: TonyCuskaden rir Norman Blanchard
Address: _3425 W. Lathrop Drive, South Bend IN 46628,
City, State, Zip Code: -South Bend, IN 46628
Telephone: _(574) 280-3645
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, adopt a declaratory resolution designating the area described herein to be an
economic revitalization area for purposes of tangible personal property tax abatement
consideration, and after publication of notice and public hearing, determine qualifications for
an economic revitalization area have been met, and confirm such resolution. Petitioner
herein hereby verifies that the required $250.00 filing fee to cover processing and
administrative costs pursuant to Section 2-84.7 of the Municipal Code of the City of South
Bend has been paid in full.
Name of Property Owner (s):
McCormick & Company, Inc._
Signed Name)
(Typed or printed name and capacity of signor if
signed by agent or representative of the owner)
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City of South Bend Petition for Tangible Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration: Item 2
Skill Leve! Hourly Hourly
Number of (skilled, semi- Starting Starting Ave. Hourly Ave. Hourly Annual Annual Ave. Annual Ave. Annual
Full-time skilled, Wage W/O Wage W/ Wage W/O Wage W/ Starting Wage Starting Wage Wage W/O Wage W/
Year Positions Job Titie unskilled) Fringe Fringe Fringe Fringe W/O Fringe W/Fringe Fringe Fringe
2006 1 Clean In Place O erator Skilled $ 14,67 $ 20.24 $ 14.67 $ 20.24 $ 30,513.60 $ 42,108.77 $ 30,513.60 $ 42,108.77
2006 1 H/R Coordinator Semi-skilled $ 12,47 $ 17.21 $ 12.47 $ 17.21 $ 25,937.60 $ 35,793.89 $ 25,937.60 $ 35,793.89
2006 3 Lab tech Semi-skilled $ 13.14 $ 18.13 $ 13.14 $ 18.13 $ 27,331.20 $ 37,717.06 $ 27,331.20 $ 37,717.06
2006 3 Material Handler Unskilled $ 11.02 $ 15.21 $ 11.02 $ 15.21 $ 22,921.60 $ 31,631.81 $ 22,921.60 $ 31,631.81
2006 2 Mechanics Skilled $ 13.74 $ 18.96 $ 13.74 $ 18.96 $ 28,579.20 $ 39,439.30 $ 28,579.20 $ 39,439.30
2006 5 Mixer/Cook Skilled $ 13.17 $ 18.17 $ 13.17 $ 18.17 $ 27,393.60 $ 37,803.17 $ 27,393.60 $ 37,803.17
2006 2 Production Workleader Skilled $ 16.77 $ 23.14 $ 16.77 $ 23.14 $ 34,881.60 $ 48,136.61 $34,881.60 $ 48,136.61
2006 1 Purchasin Coordinator Skilled $ 12.47 $ 17.21 $ 12.47 $ 17.21 $ 25,937.60 $ 35,793.89 $ 25,937.60 $ 35,793.89
2006 1 Schedulin /Distribution Coordinator Skilled $ 12.47 $ 17.21 $ 12.47 $ 17.21 $ 25,937.60 $ 35,793.89 $ 25,937.60 $ 35,793.89
2006 11 Service Machine O erators Semi-skilled $ 11.77 $ 16.24 $ 11.77 $ 16.24 $ 24,481.60 $ 33,784.61 $ 24,481.60 $ 33,784.61
2006 1 Sr.LabTech Skilled $ 15.04 $ 20.76 $ 15.04 $ 20.76 $ 31,283.20 $ 43,170.82 $ 31,283.20 $ 43,170.82
2006 8 Warehousers Skilled $ 11.36 $ 15.68 $ 11.36 $ 15.68 $ 23,628.80 $ 32,607.74 $ 23,628.80 $ 32,607.74
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETITION FOR
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION
8. Attach the legal description of the property where the equipment is to be located, marked
"Exhibit A," and is hereby incorporated herein.
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TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION
10. Attach photographs of the property, taken within 30 days of filing of this petition, marked
"Exhibit C," and hereby incorporated herein.
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETITION FOR
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14. Describe the commitment made within the past five years by your firm to hiring minority
individuals, including number of minorities employed during each of the past five years,
specifying whether full time or part-time and whether permanent or temporary employees. T'he
Petitioner shall also list the current number of total employees (full and part-time) and the
current number of minority individuals (full and part-time).
18. What is the commitment your firm will make to minority employment during the five years of
tax abatement?
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Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action
It is the policy and commitment of McCormick & Company, Inc. and its
subsidiaries to promote Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative
Action (AA) through adherence to Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era
Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other
equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at Federal, State, and local
levels to which the company or its subsidiaries are subject.
Through responsible managers, supervisors and programs, McCormick &
Company, Inc., and its subsidiaries, shall recruit, hire, employ, manage, train,
transfer, promote, compensate, reward, provide benefits, and administer all other
work a nd p ersonnel p rograms b ased o n a n i ndividual's j ob r elated abilities a nd
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or
status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era, except where age and
sex are clear and supportable occupational requirements, or where disability is a
clear and supportable occupational disqualification.
Harassment and discrimination based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the
Vietnam Era is illegal and will not be tolerated by the Company.
appropriate promotional opportunities as they arise.
Records of EEO and AA efforts, plans and programs, developed in accordance
with government regulations and applicable Company policies and procedures,
are provided in the Company's Affirmative Action Plans.
Further, affirmative action will be taken to insure that qualified minority group
individuals, women, veterans of the Vietnam Era, disabled veterans and other
disabled persons are introduced into the work force and considered for
Each Operating Unit Head has designated an EEO Coordinator who has overall
responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of the operating unit's EEO
and AA programs and efforts. The Corporate Vice President of Human Relations
is responsible for company-wide administration of this policy, including the
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