08-08-05 Community & Economic Development

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Community and Economic Development Committee 2005 South Bend Common Council The August 8, 2005, meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ann Puzzello at 4:16 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Pfeifer, Puzzello, Kelly, Kuspa, Varner, Kirsits and Rouse; Citizen Member Martha Lewis, Brad Poulan, Executive Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development Sharon Kendall, Karen C. Ainsley, Mrs. Kopola,Don Inks, Tedd Schaffer, E. Jean Chapman, City Clerk John Voorde and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Puzzello noted that the committee consists of Citizen Member Martha Lewis, Council Members Kuspa,Kelly,Kirsits and herself. Council Member Puzzello called for a presentation on Bill No. 05-94 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request of Marvin L. Ward for the property located at 3230 Topsfield Road. She noted that this Bill was continued from the last meeting in light of the lack of a presenter. Tedd Schaffer reviewed his report which noted that the petitioner proposes to build a single-family residence at the location. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the requirements for a five year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing single-family real property abatements. Marvin L. Ward of 6206 Miami in South Bend made the presentation. He noted that he is a home builder and that the location is in Deer Run. In response to a question from Council Member Dieter, it was noted that taxes would be $6,900 with$2,400 being abated and after the abatement ceases taxes are projected to be$9,300 for the residential property. Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 05-94 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello then called for a report on Bill No. 05-99 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement for Woodhaven,LLC for the Woodhaven Phase 2 lots 20 through 36, 122, 123 and 152 through 156. Tedd Schaffer reviewed his report dated August 2 2005 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner proposes to construct twenty (20) homes ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,200 square feet.. The average home cost will be $135,000 with this phase totaling 3,240,000. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the requirements for a five year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing single-family real property abatements. August 8,2005 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes -page 1-