07-27-87 Human Resources & Economic Development

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Minutes/Human Resources and Economic Development Committee July 27, 1987 Page 2 The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 87-68 which was a petition for personal property tax abatement for that property located at 220 West Eckman Street. Mr. Ernest Szarwark, the attorney for petitioner Sibley, noted that between 60-75 new jobs would be created at that facility. He further noted that this would be a five (5) year abatement for personal property. Mr. Ray Need from Sibley was in attendance. The Council Attorney noted that there would be an amendment by substitution to correct a typographical error within the resolution. Mr. Jon Hunt also reviewed the report from his department (copy attached). Following further discussion, Councilman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Puzzello, that the amended version of Resolution No. 87-68 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 87-65 which was a petition for real property tax abatement for that property located at 516 South Michigan Street. Mr. Richard Lutin , the owner of the property , then briefly described the area in question. He noted that he plans to have a music store in the facility which was formerly the "Fat Daddy' s" building. He further indicated that he currently operates a music store in Niles, Michigan. Mr. Jon Hunt then reviewed the report from his department (copy attached) on the petition. It was further noted that the petition was for a six (6) year real property tax abatement. Councilman Voorde questioned the parking situation, and it was indicated by the petitioner that there was on-street parking and that he was considering the vacation of an alley in the area. Councilman Braboy questioned the response to the questions regarding minority hiring and was quite concerned over his response of "minimal". Mr. Lutin clarified that he would hire a total of 2-3 employees at the facility. The Council Attorney then indicated to the petitioner that there would be several corrections which would be necessary in order for the resolution to qualify for real property tax abatement. She made the following proposed amendments: - In Section II , the words "five (5)" be deleted and, instead, that "two (2)" be inserted;