10-13-03 Community & Economic Development

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Community and Economic Development Committee October 13, 2003 Page 2 Elizabeth Leonard, Director of Financial & Program Management for Community & Economic Development made the presentation. She noted that it is basically a pass through of federal funds so that Madison Center may receive $89,076 and so that Aids Ministries/Aids Assist may receive $43,128 from HUD. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 77-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 78-03 which would appropriate $225,000 received from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Weed&Seed Program. Pam Meyer, Director of the Division of Community Development made the presentation. She noted that the 1st year of the Weed & Seed Program would assist in providing funding for law enforcement and safe havens, including programming efforts for youth. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about the monthly meetings, noting that some individuals have voiced concern that the meeting locations have not been rotated enough between the Charles Martin Youth Center and St. Casimir's. She requested an email update on the dates and places of past meetings and where the next meeting would be held and its date and time. Ms. Meyer stated that their are monthly board meetings and that each discipline then holds its own meetings. She added that a consultant is involved with the regular monthly meetings. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 77-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-111 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request for the property located at 2026 S. William Street requested by Wayne&Barbara Chevrie and Patricia Boylan. (Copy attached). Terry O'Brien of Community & Economic Development reviewed the October 7, 2003 report prepared by Michael Beitzinger (copy attached). He noted that the petitioners propose to place a new modular single family home on the lot, with the actual placement being done by Mohr and Mohr. The project is estimated to be an investment of$65,000.00. The report concluded that the petitioners meet the qualifications for a five(5) year residential tax abatement under§ 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing"Single Family Real Property Abatement". Mr. J. Bernard Feeney, a registered land surveyor with offices at 715 S. Michigan Street, South Bend,Indiana 46601 made the presentation. He noted that the property in question is the northeast corner of William and Donald. The two(2) lots would be combined so that the new modular home may be placed on it. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the proposed Bill. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 03-