06-10-02 Community & Economic Development

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Community and Economic Development Committee June 10, 2002 Page 2 Council Member King noted that the monies in effect would be HUD dollars. Dr. Varner questioned where the monies would be used and whether they are restricted to certain areas. Ann kolata stated that the monies are "earmarked" for the 2001/2002 Studebaker/Oliver Project area Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 38-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 02-47 which is a proposed resolution requesting the City of South Bend Advisory Commission on Industrial Development to approve a "Community Revitalization and Enhancement District(CREED)"(copy attached). Ann Kolata made the presentation. She stated that she provided enlarged maps of the proposed area at the Committee meeting held two(2) weeks ago. The proposed plan would be submitted to the Advisory Commission on Industrial Development who will meet this Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The substitute bill includes the language requested by the Council Attorney on filing a list of the Commission members and Commission meeting minutes with the City Clerk. Following discussion, Council Member Vamer made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Substitute Bill No. 02-47 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 02-50 which is a ten(10) year real property tax abatement for the property located at 4833 Ameritech Drive requested by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the benefit of JVH, Inc. Felicia Davis, Tax Abatement Specialist, reviewed her report dated June 4, 2002 (copy attached). JVH, Inc. proposed to build a 27,200 square foot building on 7.7 acres in the US 31 Industrial Park and then lease the building to MTE Sales&Rentals d/b/a MTE Truck&Trailer Service, MTE Leasing, Inc. and MTE Parts, Inc. The companies are being relocated from 1818 Sample Street due to the TJX project at Sample and Olive Streets. The projected cost of the project is$1,384,000 and will create three (3) new permanent jobs. The petitioner is seeking consideration as a special exception in light of the fact that 1. The City of South Bend is relocating the affected businesses to accommodate the TJX Company's new warehouse distribution center; 2. The companies' new site requires additional building modifications to meet the restrictive covenants of the area which adds to the overall costs of the building;and 3. The new location fits the City of South Bend's development plans for the area and will support the warehouse and distribution services already located within the area. Ms. Davis then submitted a copy of an e-mail correspondence from Pat McMahon of Project Future(copy attached) in favor of the proposed 10-year abatement. Mr. Jim VanHouten, President and owner of JVH, Inc., the petitioner, stated that they are very excited about their new location. A proposed site plan was shown to the Committee. Mr. VaIHouteri noted that his company provides services and sells parts for MACK and Volvo trucks.