08-26-96 Community & Economic Development

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toantittu *port: Community and Economic Development Committee tbe Common tot-Intl of tbt Clip of foutJ stub: The August 26, 1996 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson,Council Member Sean Coleman at 4:05 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Kelly, Varner, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Broden, Washington, and Pfeifer; Jackie Boone, Jon Hunt, Ken Fedder, Jim Czerzniak,Ann Bruneel,Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Coleman noted that petitioners had requested continuances of two items namely Bill No. 96-80 and Bill 51-96 both to be continued to the meeting of September 9, 1996. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 63-96 which would authorize Economic Development Revenue Bonds for a property located at 4044 William Richardson Court. Mr. Ken Fedder made the presentation. He noted that this is a funding ordinance. The city would experience no liability if favorable action took place on this ordinance. He noted that the project involves Crystal Mountain,Inc.,which sells bottled water. Council Member Luecke noted that the Economic Development Commission was required to hold a hearing on this proposal and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Following discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski that Bill No. 63-96 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No.69-96 which would appropriate $38,000 within the UDAG for the Department of Community and Economic Development purposes. Mr. Jon Hunt made the presentation. He noted that the purpose of the appropriation is for pre- development costs associated with various projects in the South Bend Central Development area. Such costs would include development, architectural and engineering work, appraisals, and surveys. Following discussion, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion seconded by Council Member Luecke that Bill No. 69-96 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.