07-22-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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as well as solid waste pickup.{ - -He indicated the other City departments reported that the fiscal impact of this annexation will be minimal. William Houk, 19396 Waldon East, indicated people in the subdivision were forced to sign a annexation waiver before they could bet a building permit. He indicated they were told taxes were going up 62% if they were annexed, and a few days later the City raised taxes 10 %, which would cost him another $2,000 -a year for services that are not needed Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, spoke against this annexation, indicating taxes in - Twyckenham Hills were a disgrace and the City police cannot do an adequate job now, so why take on more to do. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REPORT OF CITY OFFICES Don Fozo, Building Superintendent, indicated that in six months the revenue generated from their department was $412,209, up $25,000 from '95. He indicated new housing starts rose 22 %, 55 new home permits in the City. He indicated the reserve balance at the present time of $92,000. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole at 7:22 p.m. with nine members present. Chairman Washington presiding. BILL NO. 23 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH -; BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH LOCATED IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA (COPPERFIELD ANNEXATION) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had recommended this bill to the Council favorable. Council Member Coleman made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. Jon Hunt, Director of Community and Economic Development, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this was an involuntary annexation, however, there is the addition of tax abatement which is now available under Indiana law. He indicated the abatement in the first year would allow a 75% abatement, the second year 50% and the third year 25 %. He indicated the City was proceeding with this annexation, since growth is necessary to its economic health. He indicated that while the people in this area live on the outside of the City, they enjoy the benefits of the employment, educational, medical and recreational facilities the City has to offer. He indicated that even areas that have economic development outside of a the city depend on the city for their continued economic growth. He indicated the City and suburban areas must work together if we are to have a viable county. Terry Trethewey, 19425 Waldon Ct. E, people in the county do pay to go to the ball park, etc. He said he would have to put his home for sale if their property is annexed. Bill Houk, 19396 Walton Ct. E, spoke against this bill. Dave Tetterall, 60214 Fellows, indicated he built his home by himself because of economic needs, and he could not afford to keep the home if he was annexed. Brian Johnston, 60059 Waldon Ct. S, indicated when they went for their building permit they had to sign an annexation waiver which was mandatory, however, he could not afford the house if they were annexed. Gary Pantzer, 60117