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The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 88-9 which would <br /> designate the property located at 3606 Gagnon as an economic <br /> revitalization area for purposes of real property tax <br /> abatement. <br /> Hedy Robinson then reviewed the memorandum dated February <br /> 19, 1988 from the Department of Economic Development (copy <br /> attached) . It was noted that the project would create <br /> between 60 to 70 new permanent jobs within the first year <br /> and would maintain 25 existing permanent full time jobs and <br /> twenty existing permanent part time jobs. The petitioner <br /> purposes to sell the land to RNWJ Partnership to construct <br /> an office/warehouse facility. Tru-Green, Inc. would then <br /> use the facility. This operation would include land <br /> fertilization, weed, insect and disease control to both <br /> commercial and residential properties. It was further noted <br /> that the petitioner qualifies for a ten year real property <br /> tax abatement. <br /> Mr. Keith Krueger, Division Manager of Tru-Green, Inc. was <br /> present for any questions from the Council. <br /> Councilman Luecke questioned what the wages would be for the <br /> employees, and was advised that they would average between <br /> $15, 000. 00 to$20, 000. 00 yearly. Councilman Luecke also <br /> questioned whether the jobs would be seasonal. Mr. Krueger <br /> noted that they would not since they plan to get into leaf <br /> removal, snow removal, etc. <br /> The Council Attorney noted that the prior City Council had <br /> adopted a Resolution specifically designating an area within <br /> the Industrial Park as qualifying for tax abatement. <br /> However, since the area in question had changed to a new <br /> location, it was her recommendation along with the <br /> concurrence of the Department of Economic Development <br /> through Ann Kolata that the petitioner must start the <br /> procedure again. As a consequence the new Resolution was <br /> before this Common Council. <br /> Following further discussion Councilman made a motion <br /> seconded by Councilman Slavinskas that Resolution No. 88-9 <br /> be recommended favorable to Council. The motion passed. <br /> Councilman Slavinskas made further inquiry into the leasing <br /> arrangement from RNWJ Partnership. It was noted that Tru- <br /> Green, Inc. would be paying the real estate taxes. <br /> Councilman Luecke noted that he planned to schedule a <br /> meeting with members of the Department of Economic <br /> Development to discuss tax abatement as well as TIF once the <br /> Indiana Legislature was adjourned. It was tenatively hoped <br /> that such an educational meeting could take place on March 7 <br /> at 4: 00 p.m. <br /> 2 <br />