06-26-95 Community & Economic Development

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Qtommitt*s Attport: Community and Economic Development Committee 'Co ibt Common Couituil of tlj* City of South Vtub: The June 26, 1995 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 5:00 P.M.in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Puzzello, Kelly, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Washington, Coleman, Luecke, Duda, and Ladewski; Mike Beitzinger, Richard Tucker, David Harrison, Ernest Szarwark, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Council Member Kelly noted that the first item on the agenda was was to review Resolution No. 95-56 which is a personal property tax abatement for the property located at 2811 North Viridian Drive for Container Service Corporation. Mr. Mike Beitzinger reviewed the Memorandum dated June 6, 1995 from the Community and Economic Development(attached). The report concluded that the petition qualifies for a five year personal property tax abatement under Section 2-84.2 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Mr.David Harrison, the president of Container Service Corporation noted that with the tax abatement his company will be able to address various start-up cost which would be advantages to both the City and to his company. He noted that 5 million dollars in new business is projected over the next 5 years. Following discussion, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 95-56 be recommended favorably to Council.The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 95-57 which a 3 year real property tax abatement request for the property located at 3234 F. J. Nimtz Parkway. Mr. Mike Beitzinger reviewed the Memorandum from the Community and Economic Development Department dated June 13, 1995 (copy attached). The report concluded that the petitioner meets the qualifications for the 3 year real property tax abatement request under Section 2-83 for the proposed petitioner namely Business Systems Inc. Mr. Richard Tucker noted that their work force has decreased from 70 employees to 55 employees however with the tax abatement they believe that they can maintain the 55 employee number.He also welcomed the opportunity to move from Mishawaka to the City of South Bend. The Committee welcomed the petitioner back to the City of South Bend. Following further discussion, Council Member Washington made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski, that Bill No. 95-57 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. •