06-12-00 Community & Economic Development

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Community and Economic Development Committee June 12,2000 Page 2 concluded that the petitioner meets the qualifications of § 2-84.2 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing tangible personal property tax abatement. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 60-00 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request of Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Inc. for the properties located at 213,221,and 229 Sadie Street. Cassandra Moran of Community&Economic Development reviewed her report dated May 30, 2000 (copy attached). She noted that the petitioner will construct three (3) affordable single family homes of approximately 1,100 square feet each. The petitioner uses volunteer labor and donated materials. The total project cost is $ 180,000. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the requirements of§ 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing Single Family Real Property Tax Abatement. Mr. John E. Butkovich, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Inc., made the presentation. He stated that his organization will continue to provide quality homes for low and moderate families who wish to live in South Bend. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Bill No. 00-60 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill Nos. 00-61 and 00-62. Bill No. 00-61 is a ten (10) year real property tax abatement request for Steel Warehouse Company, Inc., Nathan Lerman Trust and A &F Realty Company for the property located at 2722 Tucker Drive; and Bill No. 00-62 is a five (5) year personal property tax abatement request for Steel Warehouse,Inc for 2722 Tucker Drive. Cassandra Moran of Community & Economic Development reviewed her June 7, 200 report (copy attached). She noted that the petitioner is a steel service center specializing in flat rolled, low carbon steel. The petitioner plans to construct additions of 60,000 to 100,000 square feet of additional manufacturing, warehousing and related space at an estimated cost of$ 2 million. New manufacturing equipment and installation is between$ 2.5 and$3 million additional. Mr. Gerald F. Lerman, Vice-President made the presentation. He noted that his company is a prime operator in the Industry and with the expansion should become the largest of it's kind in the world. Bob Hunt noted that the Economic Development Commission had not acted upon this item. The Council Attorney stated that she had been in contact with Mr. Beitzinger and so long as the Commission takes action before the Confirmatory Resolution,there would be no legal problem. Following discussion, Council Member Varner made a motion, seconded by Council member Ujdak that Bill Nos. 00-61 and 00-62 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 00-63 which is a five(5) year personal property tax abatement request for Masterbilt,Inc. For the property located at 325 South Walnut Street. Cassandra Moran of Community&Economic Development reviewed her report of May Community and Economic Development Committee June 12,2000