01-24-94 Council Meeting Minutes

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MEETING JANUARY 24, 1994 Whereas, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and Whereas, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, ndiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for 1 Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the itioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies er the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., for abatement. A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C: That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and F. 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. G. That the area is located in an Economic Development Target Area designated as such under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -7. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Richard Arnesen, of the Alexander Company, made the presentation. He indicated planned to renovate the historic Central High School into 102 multi - family units, at a cost of approximately $9,000,000. He indicated the one bedroom apartments will rent from $375 to $475, and the two bedroom will rent for $500 to $550. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2091 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 301 N. MAIN STREET AND 211 WEST LASALLE, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR RELAXATION, INC. D /B /A LA -Z -BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES.