08-11-97 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1997 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 the following: A. A significant number of dwelling units within the areas are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the areas are vacant land; B. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; C. The Areas have experienced a new loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the Untied States. D. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the designating body's jurisdiction. E. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. F. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; G. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and H. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. B. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the areas described herein as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. / s / Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jack Bennett, a representative of Neighborhood Housing Services, made the presentation for the resolution. He noted they were requesting tax abatement for two homes which will cost around $68,000 each. He indicated Neighborhood Housing Services is attempting to upgrade this area, and these homes are an important part of their program. Council Member Broden made a motion to