05-09-94 Council Meeting Minutes

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A part of the East Half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4 of Section Ten (10) Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of Washington Avenue which is 389.87 feet West to a point which is 7.58 feet West from the West line of College Street extended South to the South line of Washington Avenue; Thence due South 133.5 feet; thence Easterly 321.3 feet to a point 130.3 feet due South from the South line of Washington Avenue; thence in a Southeasterly direction 102 feet to an iron stake, which iron stake is 208 feet due South from Washington Avenue; thence North 46.2 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction 80.3 feet to a point 100.3 feet due South from the South line of Washington Avenue; thence Westerly 305.6 feet to a point due South 103.5 feet from the South line of Washington Avenue, thence North 103.5 feet to a point on the south line of Washington Avenue which is 30 feet East of the place of beginning thence West 30 feet to the place of beginning. and this property has Key Numbers 18 8006 0288, 18 8002 0115, 18 8006 0282, 18 8006 028201, 18 8006 0285, 18 8006 028501, 18 8002 0116, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1,1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq.; and 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, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5, that: (a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable for equipment of that type; (b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment; (c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new equipment; (d) any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment; and (e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the State of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3- 1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the 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. Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill