Bill No. 23-45 Crossroads Solar Enterprises LLC Declaratory 1901 Bendix Dr.

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TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: South Bend Common Council FROM: Erik Glavich, Director, Growth and Opportunity SUBJECT: Personal Property Tax Abatement Petition for Crossroads Solar Enterprises LLC DATE: July 5, 2023 On July 5, 2023, a petition for tax abatement from Crossroads Solar Enterprises LLC was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. The petition seeks consideration for a personal property tax abatement for property located at 1901 N. Bendix Drive in South Bend. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2-84.9 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, the petition was referred to the Department of Community Investment for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area pursuant to Indiana Code 6 1.1-12.1 and all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community Investment has reviewed the petition (a copy of which is attached), investigated the area, and makes the following report. Project Summary • Crossroads Solar Enterprises LLC is purchasing equipment for $1 million to create a second production line. This investment will greatly enhance production and will enable Crossroads Solar to hire 15 new full-time employees by the end of 2023. • Crossroads Solar's goal is to produce top quality solar panels with people who have made mistakes, creating second chances, and fostering a greener earth one panel at a time. The company's employees are released felons who have served their time and earned the opportunity to reenter the workforce with dignity. • Crossroads Solar recently moved production to 1901 N. Bendix Drive after outgrowing their former space located on E. Sample Street. Employment Impact • Crossroads Solar will retain the 14 employees currently working at the facility. • By the end of 2023, the petitioner expects to hire at least 15 new full-time employees with an estimated total annual payroll of approximately $750,000.