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may have. Mr. Deahl stated that they hope to locate just south of their current location. They <br /> are currently land-locked and the current location cannot support the growth which they are <br /> projecting. Between$6-$8 million will be spent on the new facility. <br /> No one from the public spoke in favor of the Bill. Mr. Ron Milligan of 25301 Adams Road <br /> spoke against the Bill. He noted that this is an established business and a fine company. He <br /> believes the core issue is giving back to the community, civic duty and a sense of responsibility. <br /> Stanz should pay their fair share of taxes. Mr. Milligan stated that he is deeply disturbed by the <br /> current course of events of giving tax abatements for re-locations. He stated that growth means <br /> costs. <br /> In rebuttal, Executive Director of the Department of Economic Development Sharon Kendall <br /> with offices on the 12th floor of the County-City Building stated that she has met with Mr. <br /> Harman. From her experience of working at the state and local level in economic development <br /> that Stanz is truly land-locked. She stated that it is very important to retain these jobs so that <br /> they are not moved to Michigan. It is her understanding that they are currently working with <br /> realtors with regard to their current facility. <br /> Mr. Deahl added that in order to progress they need a facility which can expand. He stated that <br /> the $6 to $8 million which is projected to be spent, is a significant investment in the community. <br /> They are purchasing a track of land which is 19 1/2 acres which currently generates less than <br /> $10,000 per year in taxes. Over the 10 years of the abatement, they will pay over $900,000 in <br /> taxes with the abatement. This would also free up their current building for another business. <br /> Council Member Kelly stated that when Accurite left, the Common Council revoked their <br /> abatement,with that being 1. of 2 companies who have had their abatement revoked. <br /> The Council Attorney noted that the April 18, 2005 report on this project includes a 1-page <br /> summary entitled "Public Benefit Points Summary" which sets forth the points earned by the <br /> petitioner in seven (7) detailed categories. The Petitioner meets the standards required by local <br /> ordinance, and for the Council to look the other way that they must have specific reasons. To do <br /> otherwise may result in a decision which could be determined to be arbitrary and capricious. <br /> Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Council. Member Kuspa that Bill No. <br /> 05-43 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. <br /> Council Member Kuspa added that Stanz is truly land-locked at their current location. <br /> Council Member Puzzello then called for a presentation on Bill No. 5-44 which is a five (5)year <br /> residential real property tax abatement request for the property located at 5635 Miami Street for <br /> Ronald L. Peitz. <br /> Tedd Schaffer reviewed his report dated April 19, 2005 (copy attached). He noted that Mr. Peitz <br /> plans to build a 2,600 square foot house at an estimate cost of$300,000. His report concluded <br /> that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a 5-year residential real property tax abatement <br /> under Section 2-77.1 of the SBMC addressing"single family real property abatement". <br /> April 25,2005 Community and Economic Development Committee meeting of the 2005 South Bend Common Council -page 2- <br />