10-13-86 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13_, 1986 WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been P filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area 01 commonly known as 1220 S. Main, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly a described by a line drawn as follows: Lots 15 and 16 Stulls 3rd Edition a be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and g WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions; and WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area; qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. 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 accepts the report and recommendation'. of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council. SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of'- the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice E of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Melvin Reed, attorney, indicated he planned to purchase manufacturing equipment to be used in the direct manufacture of Mexican food products. He indicated he planned to hire eight new employees. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1447 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE ZONING AND LAND USE PLAN FOR THE CITY WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36 -7 -4 -507 and 36 -7 -4 -508, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana, has approved a comprehensive zoning and land use plan for the City of South Bend, and has certified such plan to the City of South Bend, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 36 -7 -4 -509, the Common Council may adopt a Resolution ". approving, rejecting, or amending the Comprehensive Plan by majority vote of the Council and such action is not subject to approval or veto my the Mayor: and ;f WHEREAS, the Common Council understands that pursuant to I.C. 36- 7- 4- 509(b), that such a comprehensive plan cannot become effective until a Resolution has been property adopted by the Council; and WHEREAS, the Common Council further understands that if such a Resolution is adopted, the City Clerk must place one (1) copy of the Comprehensive Plan on file inj the Office of the County Recorder; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is of the opinion that the adoption of such Comprehensive Plan is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,;:= INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: E'