09-26-88 Council Meeting Minutes

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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 held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council 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 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 the 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 deduction for a period of six (6) 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. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentations for the resolutions. He indicated Allied Stamping Division plans to renovate the exterior and interior of their building, as well as expand the office. He indicated that additionally, they plan to upgrade the equipment. He indicated they are facing mounting competition. He indicated the purpose of this project is to obtain certification as a preferred supplier to the Big 3 auto makers by improving capacity and quality. He indicated such certification will assure continued operations in South Bend. He indicated this project will save approximately 400 existing jobs. 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. Council Member Luecke made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1648 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3400 OLD CLEVELAND ROAD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 3 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DISCOUNT MUFFLER TIRE WHOLESALE, INC., NEW FACILITY. 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 108 North Main, and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I A part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (38), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and described as follows: commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 38; thence South 89 48105" West (bearing assumed) along the North line of said Section 28, (also being the centerline of Cleveland Road), 660.00 to a P.K. nail set; thence South 00 00123" West, 40.00 feet to the South of the right of way of Cleveland Road and the point of beginning; thence continuing South 00 00123" West, 240.00 feet; thence South 89 48'05" West, 306.00 feet; thence North 00 00123" East, 240.00 feet; thence North 89 48'05" East, 306.00 feet to the point of beginning,and being known as Lot Numbered Five -Six (5 -6) on the Proposed Plat of Airport Industrial Park, Phase IV. Subject to legal highways. PARCEL II A tract of land in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 28; thence South 89 48'05" West a distance of 660.00 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 00'23" West a distance of 210.00 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 5 -4 of Phase IV of the Airport Industrial Park; thence South 89 48105" West a distance of 306.00 feet along the North line of said lot; thence North 0 00-23" East a distance of 210.00 feet;