04-25-83 Council Meeting Minutes

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11,.51` 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 Urban Development Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of real property Tax Abatement. SECTION II. That the Common Council requests the City Clerk to submit this Resolution along with supporting data to the Area Plan Commission for its written order approving or disapproving this resolution. SECTION III. That the common Council directs the City Clerk, upon receipt of the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing ntoice 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. Warren McGill, attorney representing the petitioners, indicated this was a nine acre site, which presently has an old A &P store on the property. He indicated they proposed to add to that building and completely remodel the old structure, and in addition construct a new building. He indicated this firm must relocate from their existing facilities due to the Sample - Olive overpass project. He indicated they proposed to hire fifty new employees. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle, spoke against tax abatements. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1046 -83 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN URBAN DE ACTION GRANT (UDAG) APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has demonstrated a consistent commitment to agressively pursuing economic development activities which contribute to the re- emergence of the City's East Bank Development Area as a vital and prosperous location; and WHEREAS, the creation of new, permanent jobs for the local citizenry is generally acknowledged as a foremost priority; and WHEREAS, the construction of high quality residential apartments which are both subsidized and market rate will enhance the quality of life for many of South Bend's residents, particularly older adults; and WHEREAS, the substantial rehabilitation of the building which is currently known as Robertson's Warehouse, and which previously. housed South Bend Lathe and Singer Sewing Machine, will enhance the historical and aesthetic significance of the structure; and WHEREAS, the receipt of an Urban Development Action grant would make the proposed development financially viable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the City of South Bend to submit under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977, an Urban Development Action Grant Application to the United States Department ofHousing and Urban Development. 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 /Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jon Hunt, Director of the Department of Development, indicated this grant would be used to support a proposed East Bank development consisting of apartments, a restaurant and commissary and office space. He indicated that approximately three hundred new permanent jobs, as well as 150 constructin jobs, will be created as a result of this effort. Kathryn Brookins, 701 W. LaSalle, spoke against this resolution and the use of Section 8 funds. T. Brooks Brademas, indicated there were no Section 8 funds involved in this project.