10-12-87 Human Resources & Development

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Human Resources and Development Committee Minutes/October 12 , 1987 Page 2 what would happen if the Council did not grant the three year Tax Abatement . Mr. Szarwark noted that the owners have been working diligently on the project since obtaining the proper re-zoning, and he was unsure of what the owners would do. Councilman Puzzello spoke in favor of the proposed project and the fact that Martins would be a part of the overall project. Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Serge, that Resolution No. 87-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Councilman Braboy then noted that the next item on the agenda, was to review Bill No. 99-87 , which would amend the South Bend Municipal Code, Chapter 2 , Article 6, entitled Tax Abatement Procedures. Mr. Jon Hunt gave out two handouts with regard to the definition of retail. (copies attached) He noted that the overall amendment would clarify this definition for Tax Abatement purposes. Following discussion, Councilman Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council- man Serge, that Bill No. 99-87 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed. Mr. Hunt then reviewed Resolution No. 87-80, which would authorize the Mayor to submit an application to the Department of Housing in Urban Development , for and Emergency Shelter Grant. He noted that the Grant would be for forty six thousand dollars ($46 , 000. 00) and would require a fifty-fifty match at the local level . Following discussion, Councilman Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council- man Serge , that Resolution No . 87-80 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Therebeing no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 25 p .m. Respectfully submitted , Councilman Eugenia Braboy, Chairman