10-09-89 Human Resources & Economic Development

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(ltummt#frr &port HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE tro the fdmmnwn Qtoumti of Up Cittig of onto Ernh: The October 9, 1989 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chair Person Council Member Steve Luecke at 4:55 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Puzzello, Niezgodski, Luecke, Soderberg, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Voorde; John Leisenring, Don Porter, Dick Nussbaum, Jenny Pitts Manier, Ann Kolata, David Norris, Larry Koepfle, John Boyer, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Richard Nussbaum, Council Member Luecke and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand gave a brief update with regard to the tax abatement lawsuit to the committee. A copy of the "Statement In Opposition By The City of South Bend, Indiana" was given to all Council Members present. (copy attached) The committee then reviewed Resolution No. 89-69 which is a confirming resolution for the real estate commonly known as 530 Niles Avenue for a three year real property tax abatement for Orkin Pest Control, Inc. It was noted that the Department of Economic Development would like the Council to continue this resolution in light of the design review issues which will be addressed at the meeting of October 19, 1989. It was noted that a formal motion to that effect would have to be made at the regular Common Council meeting. The committee then reviewed Bill No. 84-89 which would appropriate $750, 000 of Section 108 loan funds plus earned interest for use in the West Washington/Chapin Revitalization Area. It was noted that this is the second step in a two step process. The first step was the authorization by the Council to allow the Mayor to submit the loan application for the 108 loan funds. Following further discussion, Council Member Voorde made a motion seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski that Bill No. 84-89 be recommended favorably. The motion passed. The committee then reviewed Bill No. 85-89 which would appropriate $350, 000 to accounts within the Department of Economic Development. It was noted that $335, 000 of the Bill would be used to acquire parcel E 3-1 commonly referred to as the "Opelika Building".