03-13-89 Human Resources & Economic Devlopment

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Human ResNarces and Economic Development Committee 3-13-89 Page 2 Following further discussion Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill Nos. 15-89 and 16-89 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Luecke then called upon Sherry Shane to discuss Resolution No. 89-31 which would approve a inter- local governmental agreement between the City of South Bend and the County of St. Joseph concerning American Moulding Inc. Ms. Shane noted that the Resolution would allow the City and County to go forward on this project. 25 jobs would be created by the project. Jon Hunt noted that 50% of the funding would be coming from the State to cover infra- structure costs. In response to a question raised by Council Member Puzzello, Jon Hunt noted that the County does have their own Economic Development Commission and an Attorney, however, it does not have a staff. He further noted that the City intends to have the entire area eventually within the City limits, however, believe that it should remain within the County initially. He also noted that the Industrial Foundations position is that the entire area should also come within the City limits. It was noted that the matching funds from the State of Indiana would be matched by the following allocations: City Water $18, 010, St. Joseph County $8, 000, Industrial Foundation $29, 619 for a total of $55, 629. 00. Following further discussion Council Member Slavinskas made a motion seconded by Council Member Voorde that Resolution No. 89-31 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Steve Luecke, Chair Person Human Resources and Economic Development Committee SL:srk