08-09-04 Community & Economic Development

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The South Bend Common Council's Standing Committee Report from the Community and Economic Development Committee Mr. Deahl noted that his client does not have any employees. He also noted that he had representatives of the Dillingham Hill RE,LLC if any of the Council Members had any questions. No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Kirsits then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman, that Bill No. 04-87 be recommended favorably to Council,noting that the two(2)permits were pulled in light of the emergency nature of the repairs. The motion passed. Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No. 04-88 which is a five (5)year residential real property tax abatement request of Garden Homes By E.L. Inc. for the properties located at 1813 and 1817 North Elmer Street. Terry J. O'Brien, an Economic Development Specialist, then reviewed his report dated August 4, 2004(copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans to have one(1)home built which would have an estimated value of$90,000. The report concluded that the petitioner qualifies for a five-year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing"Single Family Real Property Abatement". Mike Urbanski requested the Committee's approval of the abatement. No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Kuspa then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 04-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation by Jeff Gibney and Charlotte Sobel of South Bend Heritage Foundation which had been requested by Council Member Kuspa. Jeffrey V. Gibney,Executive Director of South Bend Heritage made the presentation along with Charlotte Sobel. They presented a power point presentation which highlighted the Near West Side Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative which was the recipient of the National League of Cities Howland Award in 2002. A 9-page handout was provided(copy attached) highlighting the activities which took place in this area from 1990-2000. They noted that this neighborhood revitalization presentation was given in Salt Lake City,Utah. It was noted that the Near West Side and the Northeast are the primary neighborhoods in which they work. Council Member Pfeifer and Kelly thanked them for the wonderful work they provide. Mr. Gibney stated he would be willing to offer a tour upon request. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson Community and Economic Development KCF:kmf;Attachments Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting of August 9,2004 Page 2