06-09-97 Community & Economic Development

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tommittuu *t.tgort: Community and Economic Development Committee go OS common Qtoutttil of the itg of iboutb Stub: The June 9, 1997 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member John Broden at 5:00 p.m.in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer, Broden, Varner,Ujdak, Coleman,Hosinski, Sniadecki; Larry Magliozzi, Denise Chambers,Mike Beitzienger, Richard Hill, Ann Kolata, Mike Wojtysiak, Cleo Hickey, Terry Bland, and Kathy Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Broden noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 47- 97 which involves a lease of the Redevelopment Authority. Ann Kolata made the presentation. She noted that the lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission was for three primary purposes, namely g a new Stage House; #2 the House and the rebuilding of Sta #1 the demolition of the Stage g renovation of the auditorium;and#3 the renovation Palais Royale including the ball room. She noted that the Entertainment District Committee has worked with private fundraisers and have received 1.7 million dollars of the five million dollars pledged to date. She noted that public monies would be paid out of the CEIT. The bond would be sold either later this year or early next year. They are currently waiting for construction bids. In response to a question raised by Council Member Broden it was noted that construction should start at the end of this year. Cleo Hickey noted that private monies would be utilized for the utility relocations in demolition. Council Members Coleman and Aranowski spoke in favor of the proposed bill. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Bill No. 47-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 48-97 which would amend the South Bend Municipal Code reducing tax abatement procedures. Larry Magliozzi made the presentation. He noted that the proposed bill would add four new areas to the list of residentially distressed areas qualifying for residential tax abatement. He also noted that state law will change July 1, 1997 with regard to tax abatement. He suggested that once the state law is in effect that two additional areas be checked. He noted that the Mayflower area contains between 20-30 lots,the Meade area contains 25,Linden contains 15 lots and West Washington contains 40 lots. Council Member Coleman spoke in favor of the proposed bill. He noted that the Council had worked in an attempt to have 13 additional areas designated. He suggested that these areas be reviewed once the new state law takes effect. Council Member Pfeifer and Council Member Broden spoke in favor of the proposed bill. Following further discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council Member Pfeifer that Bill No. 48-97 be recommended favorably by Council. The motion passed. _ 7416