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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2937-00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5117 IDLEWOOD, 5125 IDLEWOOD, 218 NORTH SUMMIT DRIVE, AND 226 NORTH SUMMIT DRIVE RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DAVE COKER WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 5117 Idlewood, 5125 Idlewood, 218 North Summit Drive, and 226 North Summit Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Address Legal Description Key No. 218 North Summit Drive Lot 170 Mayflower Section 11 18- 4129 - 5044.05 226 North Summit Drive Lot 171 Mayflower Section 11 18- 4129- 5044.06 5117 Idlewood Lot 172 Mayflower Section 11 18- 4129 - 5044-.07 5125 Idlewood Lot 173 Mayflower Section 11 18- 4129- 5044.08 as a Residentially Distressed Area; and WHEREAS, notice ofthe adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance No. 8845 -97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject to an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or 1 1 D