04-25-89 Council Meeting Minutes

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WHEREAS, Communication Test Design, Inc. project will benefit the local economy specifically by adding 18 new jobs to the area within two years, by generating new taxes on real and personal property, by utilizing vacant land, and by contributing to the construction of a new building and infrastructure development in the South Bend Community; and WHEREAS, Communication Test Design, Inc. will be locating their newest branch /warehouse in the Airport Industrial Park and fits into the overall development concept as it will contribute to the restoration and diversification of our industrial base; and WHEREAS, the receipt of an Industrial Development Grant will enable the City of South Bend to provide the infrastructure improvements necessary to implement this project; specifically, by allowing Communication Test Design, Inc. to locate in the Airport Industrial Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Council hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the city of South Bend to submit a State Industrial Development Grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the Communication Test Design, Inc. project. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and approval by the Mayor. s /Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Sherry Shane, Economic Development Specialist, Department of Economic Development made the formal presentation on the resolution. She indicated that the City of South Bend has received tentative approval from the Indiana Department of Commerce for a grant in the amount of $13,000 to assist Communication Test Design, Inc. She also stated that the grant is a matching grant, and the local match will come from the City of South Bend's Water Department, and the Industrial Foundation. She indicated that before the final agreements can be put in place this resolution is required. She stated that the resolution would authorize the Mayor to submit the formal application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the State Industrial Development Grant Fund. 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. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mrs. E. M. Glenton, 701 Northshore, South Bend, IN 46601 spoke regarding her water and sewage bill. She wanted to know why her minimum usage fee was so high and what she could do to lower it. Mr. Joe Guentert, 3510 Corby Blvd., spoke regarding the Studebaker Corridor Bond Petition. Steve Luecke, 1st District Councilman, stated that the week of May 1 - 5 is "National Drinking Water Week." So drink lotsa water!!!