04-09-05 Informal Meeting State Senators & State Representatives

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must be germane to the main subject matter addressed in the bill. Such a determination is made exclusively by the Senator Pro Tempore. Senator Broden noted that HB 1718 would provide tax advantages for properties. The Mayor sees this as good news. The bill has had alot of work in the conference committee. HB 1182 addressing TIF and tax abatement may move forward. SB 620 dealing with CSO's and wet weather conditions may move forward. Gary Gilot stated that he hopes to work with the EPA in light of this bill. Dr. Varner noted that Chicago has been allowed to dump certain storm sewage water into the lake,noting that it was reported in yesterday's Chicago Tribune. Senator Broden noted that HB 1120 deals with the Urban Enterprise Association and it would cap property tax replacement credit. He believes it will go to a conference committee. Senator Broden noted that HB 1063 deals with eminent domain. He does not believe that the Senate would pass it. He added that the US Supreme Court is right on point with regard to a Connecticut case where a city took private property for a shopping district. A decision will be handed down this summer. In question response to uestion from Council President Pfeifer, Senator Broden noted that 3 of 7 p sub-sections in the definition are proposed to be deleted, with lack of development being one of them. Obsolesce is still in the bill. If such a bill would be passed, projects like the AM General Plant would never have happened. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Senator Broden does not believe a definition change is being proposed for tax abatement state laws. He believes that the bill will go to a Summer study session. Gary Gilot noted that the State of Indiana had extra right-of-way by Scottsdale Mall which was necessary in order for the Kohl development to take place. This extra right-of-way was transferred to the developer. If the bill as proposed would pass,it would stop transfers like this. SB 549 is a self-insurance bill for the city. It would address amusement rides like the train at the zoo. A vote will take place on Monday. Mayor Luecke stated that he supports SB 549 especially since insurance for the train is costing $5,000 per month. SB 524 is fluid with a vote required by midnight on Monday.. In response to an inquiry from Council President Pfeifer, Senator Broden stated he would check on the adult education bill. Council Member Kelly asked for an update on the daylight savings bill. April 9,2005 Informal Meeting With State Senators and State Representatives -page 2-