01-23-95 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING /s /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council JANUARY 23, 1995 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Gould, petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated he was the owner of Viridian Office Park, and plans to construct four office buildings in the park. The cost of this project is estimated at $700,000. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2216 -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 16 AND 17 TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEPHEN E. AND SUSAN M. BUSK BUILDING EXPANSION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as lot 16 and 17 toll road, and which is particularly described as follows: Lots 16 and 17 Toll Road Industrial Park South Bend IN with said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 1010 - 021107 and 25- 1010 - 021101 an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the 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 an economic revitalization 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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of six (6) 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 seq. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Gene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mark Sklorenko, president of Busk Brothers, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned to build a facility which will serve as the primary warehouse location for their furniture outlets. He indicated the project is estimated to cost $1,115,000. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 2 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 5 FEET OFF THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF EAST WASHINGTON STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF- WAY LINE OF SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF SOUTH ST. JOSEPH STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 333.01 FEET This bill had first reading. Council Member to the Public Works and Property Vacation and third reading on February 13, seconded carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Coleman made a motion to refer this bill Committee, and set it for public hearing by Council Member Washington. The motion Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer Bill No. 105, 106, 114, and 128 -94 to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, and set them for public hearing and third reading on February 13, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.