05-23-05 Community & Economic Development

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Mr. Tedd Schaffer, an Economic Development Specialist, review his report dated May 17, 2005 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans to construct a 3,700 square foot home which will have an approximate value of$450,000. He noted that the area is in a TIF area and is near the Northeast Development Area. 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 abatement. Scott Jessup of 405 Peashway Street made the formal presentation. He noted that he picked this site over places in Granger. He is looking to build a home for his wife and four(4) children. He noted that he works at Notre Dame and wants to be part of this project. Council Member Puzzello welcomed Mr. Jessup to the 4th District. Council Member Kelly stated that the development is super and enhances the neighborhood; he then made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Martha Lewis that Bill No. 05-62 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello then called for a report on Bill No. 05-63 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request of Craig A. and Marta R. Brummell for 914 Notre Dame Avenue. Mr. Schaffer,review his report dated May 17, 2005 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans to construct a 2,500 square foot home which will have an approximate value of$300,000. He noted that the area is in a TIF area and is near the Northeast Development Area. 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 abatement. Craig A. Brummell of 52440 Wynbrooke Drive in Granger made the formal presentation. He noted that his wife is originally from South Bend and living in the city is their priority. He believes this is a great program. Council Member Puzzello welcomed Mr. Brummel and his family to the 4th District. In response to a question from Council Member Rouse, Mr. Brummell stated that he works in the IT area at Notre Dame. Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 05-63 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Puzzello then called for a report on Bill No. 05-64 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request of South Bend Heritage Foundation for 1227 West Colfax Avenue, 1008 West Jefferson Boulevard and 1015 West Jefferson Boulevard. Mr. Schaffer, review his report dated May 17, 2005 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans sell the lots to Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County. Habitat will construct three (3) new homes ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 1,200 square feet. The total project cost is May 25,2005 Community and Economic Development Committee meeting of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 2-