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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - 907 Notre Dame Ave. - Geraldine Meehan and Cyril O'ReganRESOLUTION 3629-06 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana August 28 Attest: 20 06 City Clerk President oir Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana August 29, 20 06 Approved and signed by me llu~us t 30 ~0~_ . City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 3 b2~ - O~ A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 907 NOTRE DAME AVENUE AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GERALDINE MEEHAN AND CYRIL O'REGAN 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 (ADDRESS), South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: That part of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is known as Lot B of the Plat of Sorin's 2nd Addition, 3rd Replat as recorded April 18, 2006, as Document No. 0614319 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County and this property has Tax Key Number 18-5107-3788, be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et seQ., 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 se ., 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. 2 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. 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 further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 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. Member of th on Council ~b VRESENTED ~~~ NOT APPROVED ApOPTED (j -Z$ ~ C~ Filed nl C arlc'e Office AUG - 7 2006 JOHN VOOHBE CTiY CLERK, S0. BEND, IN. 1200 COUNTr-Crrr BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOLrrFI BEND, 1NDIANA 46601-1830 PxoNE574/235-9371 FAx 574/235-9021 TDD 574/ 235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY ~ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT July 24, 2006 SHARON T. ICENDALL 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: Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: Geraldine Meehan and Cyril O'Regan Dear Council Member Kelly: Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a residential real property tax abatement petition submitted by Geraldine Meehan to build asingle-family home at 907 Notre Dame Avenue. 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 $300,000. 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, August 14, 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 235-5825. Sincerely, Sharon Terrell Economic Development Attachments cc: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Sharon Kendall Don Inks COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL SC PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 574/235-9660 574/235-9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD FAX: 574/235-9697 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. KENDALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAX ABATEMENT REPOR T TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: SHARON TERREL>~ SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: Geraldine Meehan and Cyril O'Regan DATE: July 24, 2006 On July 17, 2006, a petition for residential tax abatement consideration for real property located at 907 Notre Dame Avenue was filed with the City Clerk by Geraldine Meehan and Cyril O'Regan. 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 Geraldine Meehan and Cyril O'Regan plan to construct a 2,200 square foot, four-bedroom, three-bath, two story residential home with a front porch and atwo-car garage. The construction of this home will help to anchor the area of North Notre Dame between Howard Street and Corby Avenue, and will serve as the primary residence for a family of three. The price of the home will be $300,000. Total taxes abated during the (5) five-year abatement period is $11,420.64. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL HC PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 5741235-9660 5741235-9371 EuuserH LEONARD Fax: 5741235-9697 574/235-9371 South Bend Common Council RE: Geraldine Meehan/Cyril O'Regan July 24, 2006 Page 2 ABATEMENT QUALIFICATION A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner has not been associated with 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 South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, which is a Tax Increment Allocation Areas; therefore, approval of the tax abatement petition by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission is required. 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 Real Property Abatement. 5 YEAR 31 ~1u1-06 GERALDINE MEEHAN & CYRIL O'REGAN South Bend Portage Township Residential 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 $300.000.00 Total Taxes Tax Abated** Tax Paid*** 255,000.00 255,000.00 255,000.00 10,000.00 N/A N/A 265,000.00 255,000.00 255,000.00 (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (35,000.00) (35,000.00) (35,000.00) 227,000.00 217,000.00 217,000.00 Less Maximum Abatement Deduction Less Non-Abated Amount Plus Land Assessed Value Net Assessed Value Property Taxes: Assume constant tax rate of N/A N/A (74,880.00) N/A (142,120.00) N/A N/A N/A 10,000.00 227,000.00 74,880.00 152,120.00 5.1524% 5.1524% 5.1524% Gross Tax (tax rate x net assessed value) 11,695.95 3,858.12 7,837.83 Less SRTC: 21.6906% (2,536.92) (836.85) (1,700.07) Less Homestead Credit: 32.0670% (2,234.64) (737.14) (1,497.50) Net Tax 6,924.39 2,284.13 4,640.26 Net Total Assessed Taxes Tax Tax Year Value Due Abated Paid 1 227,000.00 6,924.39 2,284.13 4,640.26 2 227,000.00 6,924.39 2,284.13 4,640.26 3 227,000.00 6,924.39 2,284.13 4,640.26 4 227,000.00 6,924.39 2,284.13 4,640.26 5 227,000.00 6,924.39 2,284.13 4,640.26 5 year totals: 34,621.93 11,420.64 23,201.29 *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 value. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION The undersigned owner(s) of real property, located within the City of South Bend, hereby petition the Common Council of the Cityof South Bend for Residential Real Property tax abatement consideration and pursuant to I.C., 6-1.1-12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sec. 2-76 et sea•, for this petition states the following: 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 project description if necessary): 3, n~ /~ 2. 3. The real property for which tax abatement consideration is petitioned (Property) is owned or to be owned by the following individual(s) or corporations (ifthe 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 ~-~~ M. ~;~,n1 5acr~y r32 ~n~oN tf-t1Lc D,{ p c~ n, 4. The commonl~ known address of the Property is: ~~~~i'1~~7,C~ ~~~'"-~ ~~, ~!?,i7r/-~-nl-Qand having tax key no.: 1 - 51©~ - ~~~5 (use additional sheet for multiple addresses). 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. .~ Lo? 7. The current assessed valuation of the property before construction is $ ~~~ 0000 (use additional sheet for multiple addresses). P,~a~-~c~.cS sY~~tc,~•~ kws be?,v~ ~,..zC1~1.o;( ,{~ wkS vcil.~,~p c~ 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): 10. What is your best estimate of the after completion market value of the property: $ ~S dp(7 ~~-~~ b~ 00 p R~~ --~ Gov, oo v Estimate the dollar value of the construction project (do not include land cost): $'~00 ~p o~ l 1. 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 after 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. List other anticipated public financing for the project, including any assistance to be sought or already authorized through the United States Department ofHousing and Urban Development funds 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: 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: !SIG ti f-t~dr (~.n L. ~k~~ f ~ ~J C L,~u~.,~ R, i,~ rJ ~ f) ~, ' (~•n, c~ ~,P C,~ o» /.~ A /, F ~ 1 ~t ~~,~i rvl 14. The curren_ t use of the property is ~`eS~~GwlTi~1 : ~L~~~ri~ ~c=cu-~ I c(r and the current zoning is' SF ~. 'use) and 1~oOO~~(h~ght and area). '~S' - 4-b' ~ ,,~ l~ t 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): (JO~TE,AST NEl6-t+P~o~',tc~co (JEVEc.o~-'HE~T fl'1~-EA- 16. The following person should be contacted as the petitioners agent regarding additional information and public hearing notifications: Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone 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 th qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met, and confirm such resolution. P~ (~,~ a~- 0~~8 ~,~ G~et~S F~~~ 11 ~ppo J~\\, a`;~`t~~'~ E 0~~. gyp:, gp. (`~ M ~v,~`E+~ C`' Vr Name of Property Owner(s): ~~ By: C ~ d ~ ~. (Signat e) (Typed or printed name and capacity) 2 Exhibit A That part of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is known as Lot B of the Plat of "Sorin's 2nd Addition 3rd Replat" as recorded April 18, 2006 as Document No. 0614319 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County. ~i ~ri~' ~ ®fi~ice File i~ yJa~De CI'fl CLS;;K, S0.8END, IN. 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