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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
<br />indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on this resolution and recommended
<br />it favorably. Tim Hartzer, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He
<br />indicated this property is not located in a Economic Revitalization area. He
<br />indicated this project will generate $492,000 in taxes over the next three years,
<br />with the abatement, and it only generates $7,200 per year at the present time. He
<br />indicated there will be 484 apartments, an office /clubhouse, swimming pool and a
<br />lake, for a total cost of $9,095,000. He asked that the following letter addressed
<br />to Council Member Luecke be entered into the record: "This letter will serve to
<br />communicate the documentation requested by you and members of the Redevelopment
<br />staff pursuant to our proposed development in South Bend, Indiana. As you know our
<br />original site plan for Hurwich Farms Court submitted to South Bend Planning
<br />Department had 492 being proposed. This was, of course, a significant reduction
<br />from the 750 or so units for which the subject property had been rezoned. The
<br />proposed 492 apartments represented our standard approach to creating a very
<br />livable and marketable life style that is almost a trademark. During our initial
<br />meeting with the staff of the South Bend Planning Department it became apparent
<br />that our plans would have to be modified in order to obtain city approval.
<br />Subsequent discussions with staff resulted in a compromise acceptable to both
<br />parties, however, our proposed development was reduced by twenty -eight apartments.
<br />The reduction was primarily a result of needing to add approximately 6,200 square
<br />yards of concrete street pavement, 3,200 lineal feet of curb and gutter together
<br />with all appurtenant sidewalk and drainage systems. Based upon our in house
<br />estimates, we anticipate that the above changes will cost approximately one hundred
<br />and forty -five thousand four hundred dollars ($145,400.00). In addition to the
<br />above costs as previously stated we had plan to construct approximately 492
<br />apartments, however, the changes resulting in additional streets and drives lowered
<br />the overall density. As such, we suffered an economic loss of one building
<br />consisting of approximately 28 apartments which would have generated gross revenues
<br />of one hundred eighteen thousand four hundred and sixty four dollars.
<br />($118,464.00) Glenn and myself would like to thank you and Hedy for meeting with
<br />us on such short notice to clarify any inconsistencies that may have existed
<br />pursuant to our application for tax abatement. We look forward to having an
<br />ongoing present in the City of South Bend. Should you have any questions or desire
<br />additional information prior to our scheduled meeting on August 14, 1989, do not
<br />hesitate to contact met at your convenience. Sincerely, The Sexton Company, Lloyd
<br />J. Tucker, Vice President of Finance. Council Members Slavinskas and Soderberg
<br />indicated they felt giving tax abatement to this company would set a precedent.
<br />Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
<br />Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes
<br />and two nays (Council Members Soderberg and Slavinskas.)
<br />BILLS, FIRST READING
<br />BILL NO. 69 -89 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN
<br />HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 618 N. LELAND, IN THE
<br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
<br />This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this
<br />bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
<br />BILL NO. 70 -89
<br />A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN
<br />HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 607 N. LELAND, IN THE
<br />CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
<br />This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this
<br />bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
<br />BILL NO. 71 -89 AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL APPROPRIATING
<br />$10,000.00 FROM THE SOUTH BEND HAZ -MAT FUND.
<br />This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill
<br />for public hearing and third reading August 28, and refer it to the Public Safety
<br />Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 8010 -89
<br />A BILL APPROPRIATING $8,968.00 FOR EMERGENCY ROOF
<br />REPAIRS AND $2,027.00 FOR REPAIR OF THE LIGHTED SIGN
<br />OF THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC
<br />AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND.
<br />This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to suspend the
<br />rules and have second and third reading on this bill, seconded by Council Member
<br />Zakrzewski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. This bill had
<br />second reading. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above
<br />bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Dale
<br />Balsbaugh, Manager of the Morris Civic, made the presentation for the bill. He
<br />indicated the roof was leaking and there was considerable damage. He indicated it
<br />was imperative these repairs be made before the Broadway Theater League season
<br />begins. This bill had third reading. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to
<br />pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The bill was passed on a
<br />roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />BILL NO. 73 -89 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
<br />SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 9 ENTITLED
<br />RECYCLING COLLECTION PROCEDURES.
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