02-12-90 Council Meeting Minutes

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L8 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1990 Subject to legal highways, as 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 Personal 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 personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. 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/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Melvin W. Hartz, 51171 Pheasant Run, Granger, IN 46530, President, Mack Tool & Die made the presentation on the bill. He stated that they will acquire three new pieces of computer numerical control tool and die equipment. Such equipment more specifically is one new 5 axes CNC machining center, one new Mazak quick turn 15N universal CNC lathe; and one new Hurco 3 axes CNC machining center. He indicated that the project is necessary to improve manufacturing efficiency and expand its production capacity and employment, in order to remain competitive in the tool and die industry. He indicated that the project will create eight new permanent jobs with an estimated payroll of $260,900.00. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTIONS NO. 90 -9 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 431 E. COLFAX AVENUE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 10 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR: NILES / COLFAX ASSOCIATES. Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill until the March 26, 1990 meeting, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 2 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 NORTH EDDY STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 3 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EWING AVE. & IRONWOOD RD., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried. BILL NO. 4 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 EAST COLFAX AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 5 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 PARRY STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.