06-27-88 Council Meeting Minutes

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HE EGULAR_M$_ETING JUNE 27 1988 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend 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 402 -404 East South Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land being a part of Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in the City's subdivision of the east half (1/2) of Lot Twenty -Three (23) in Denniston and Fellows Addition, South Bend, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lot One (1), thence north 0° 09' 37" west along the west line of said Lot One (1), a measured distance of 99.28 feet to a point of 16.5 feet south of the northwest corner of Lot one (1); thence south 89° 49' 40" east, a measured distance of 90.70 feet; thence south 0° 03' 03" east, a measured distance of 99.28 feet to the north line of a 14' alley; thence north 89° 49' 46" west along said north line a measured distance of 90.52 feet to the place of beginning. 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 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. That 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. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) 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/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on this resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Sandra Kieffer, 17700 Woodthrush, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated this property would be used for residential units as well as commercial. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 46 -88 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING SECTION 2 -5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL." This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for third reading and public hearing July 11, and refer it to the Rules Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 47 -88 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING LEAF BURNING, FIRE PREVENTION, AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL. This bill had first reading. Council Member Duda made a motion to set this bill for third reading and public hearing July 25, and refer it to the Residential Neighborhood Committee, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion carried. BILL NO. 48 -88 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING A NONREVERTING "EAST RACE WATERWAY PROMOTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT FUND." This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill for third reading and public hearing July 11, and refer it to the Parks Committee, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 49 -88 A BILL TRANSFERRING $55,223 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.