HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Crooked Ewe Inc. 1047 Lincoln Way East (5 Yr. Personal Property)RESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
August 12, 13
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
. August 13, 20 13
City Clerk
President of Common Council
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1047 Lincoln Way East
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
Crooked Ewe, Inc.
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 1047
Lincoln Way East, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Parcel 1: Lots G Two (G -2), F Two (F -2) and E Two (E -2) as shown on the recorded Plat of Wenger and
Krieghbaum's Vistula Avenue Addition, more fully described as beginning on the West edge of the St.
Joseph River on the line between lots "G -2" and "H -2" as shown on the recorded Plat of Wenger and
Krieghbaum's Vistula Avenue Addition: thence Southwest on the line between said "Lots "G -2" and "H-
2" to Lincoln Way East; thence Northwest on the Easterly line of Lincoln Way East 136.7 feet; thence
Northeast parallel to the line between said Lots "G -2" and "H -2" 30 feet; thence Northwest parallel to
Lincoln Way East 50 feet; thence Northeast parallel to the line between said Lots "G -2" and "H -2 ", to the
St. Joseph River, thence Southeast along said river to the place of beginning.
Parcel II: Lots H Two (H -2) and I Two (1 -2) as shown on the recorded Plat of Wenger and Krieghbaum's
Vistula Avenue Addition to the City of South Bend recorded November 17, 1908 in Plat Book 9, page 100
in the Office of the Recorder of Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
and which has Tax Key Numbers 018 - 7017 -0684; 018 - 7017 -0682; and 018- 7017 -0680
presently, 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 held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has 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 the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Personal Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar
years from the date of 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 Personal Property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further
determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the
City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et seq. See the attachment required pursuant to
Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -17.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
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Filed In C, t Office
AUG 12 2013
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETITION FOR TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION
The undersigned owner(s) of new manufacturing equipment, new research and
development equipment, new logistical distribution equipment and /or new information
technology equipment, all personal property, located within the City of South Bend,
hereby petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend for personal property
(new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment, new
logistical distribution equipment and /or new information technology equipment) tax
abatement consideration and pursuant to I.C., '6 -1.1 -12.1, et seg., and South Bend
Municipal Code Section 2 -84.2, et sea., for this petition state the following:
Describe the proposed project, including information about the new personal
property identified as manufacturing, research and development, logistical
distribution and /or information technology equipment ( "Equipment ") to be installed,
the amount of land to be used, if any, the proposed use of the Equipment, and a
general statement as to the importance of the project to your business.
We intend to open a Brewpub where we can self- distribute our manufactured beer as well
as establish a regional footprint in distributing within 5 years of opening We will be obtaining
thirteen (13) vessels (ranging from 310 gallons to 400 gallons) and using various means for liquid
transfer pumps. A small computers stem will also be installed for brewing software which will allow
us to closely monitor the product. In addition we will install twenty (20) solar panels to be placed
on the roof to aid in water heating. The equipment will define our business as a Brewery/Pub.
2. The project will: (a) create fourteen permanent, full -time and five permanent, part-
time jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $ 485,320.00 / ind tips
and (b) maintain n/a existing, permanent, full -time and n/a existing,
permanent, part-time jobs representing an annual payroll of $ n/a for
existing employees.
3. Provide current wage information for existing employees including: base rate, cost -
of- living allowances, hazardous -duty pay, incentive pay including commissions and
production bonuses, on -call pay and tips (please show average hourly rate or
range). Do Not Include: back pay, jury duty pay, overtime pay, severance pay,
shift differentials, non - production bonuses, and tuition reimbursements.
Laborers
Technical
Managerial
Administrative
(Rev. 5/13/11)
Full -Time
$ n/a
$ n/a
$ n/a
$ n/a
Part-Time
$ n/a
$ n/a
$ n/a
$ n/a
4. The projected annual salary for each new position indicated in item 2 above is
estimated to be as follows (Please attach a separate sheet if more space is
needed):
POSITION (Indicate Full time [FT] or Part time [PT]) EMPLOYMENT WAGE
Please see attached.
5. Estimate the total cost of the new Equipment: $ 114,037.00
6. (a) The Equipment is owned or to be owned by the following individual(s) or
corporation(s) (if the business organization is publicly held, indicate also the
name of the corporate parent, if any, and the name under which the corporation
has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission):
NAME ADDRESS INTEREST ( %)
Crooked Ewe, Inc 1047 Lincoln Way East South Bend IN 46601 100%
(b) The following other person(s) or corporation(s) lease, intend to lease, or have
an option to buy the Equipment (include corporate information as required in
(6)(a) above, if applicable):
NAME ADDRESS INTEREST ( %)
n/a
7. Give a brief description of the overall nature of the business and of the operations
occurring at the location for which tax abatement is requested:
Our operation will be to manufacture beer for sale to area restaurants and liquor stores, as well as
through our "store front" which will be considered the "tap room"
8. The commonly known address of the REAL property where the Equipment is to be
located is: 1047 Lincoln Way East, South Bend, Indiana 46601
9. The Key Numbers) of said property is: 018-7017-0684,018-7017-0682,018-7017.-0680
10. A legal description of the REAL property where the Equipment is to be located is
attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A," and incorporated herein.
11. A map and /or plat describing the REAL property where the Equipment is to be
located is attached hereto, marked "Exhibit B," and incorporated herein.
(Rev. 5/13/11)
12. Photographs of the REAL property, taken within two (2) weeks of filing of this
petition are attached hereto, marked "Exhibit C," and incorporated herein.
13. The current assessed valuation of the tangible personal property to be replaced by
the new Equipment is
(This information may be obtained at the St. Joseph County Assessor's office, 235-
9523)
14. The current use of the REAL property where the Equipment is to be installed is
vacant, formerly VFW hall and the current Zoning is local business and manufacturing retail
(This information may be obtained from the Building Department, 235 -9553)
15. List the real and personal property taxes paid at the location during the previous
five years, whether paid by the current owner or a previous owner:
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAXES PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
2012 $2,855.92 ir
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(This information may be obtained from the St. Joseph County Treasurer's office,
235 -9531)
16. Describe the commitment made within the past five years by your firm to hiring
minority individuals, including number of minorities employed during each of the
past five years, specifying whether full -time or part-time and whether permanent or
temporary employees. The Petitioner shall also list the current number of total
employees (full and part-time) and the current number of minority individuals (full
and part- time).
We are a start-up business and intend to hire the best possible candidate for each job. We will
conduct several interviews throw h a comprehensive EEOC application process.
17. Describe on -site child care or day care facilities, services or benefits currently
offered or proposed to be offered by the Petitioner for children of employees.
We intend to offer full health benefits medical, dental, vision, and life to all full time em to ees.
18. What is your best estimate of the market value of the new Equipment after
installation? $ 114,037.00
19. What is your best estimate of the amount of taxes to be abated during each of the
five years after installation? $ 5,000.00
(Rev. 5/13/11)
20. What is the commitment your firm will make to minority employment during the five
years of tax abatement?
Crooked Ewe Inc is an equal Opp ortunit employer and does not discriminate against anyone on
the basis of race color, religion, sex age, national origin, disa Aity, sexual orientation or veteran
status. As stated in the company handbook em to ees are to treat all eo le on premise and
beyond with respect and dignity, regardless of their position appearance or economic status
21. The Equipment has not been installed as of the date of filing of this petition.
(The signature at the end of this Petition is verification of this statement)
22. Has your business been granted previous tax abatement(s)? If yes, please
provide type (real and /or personal property), term and date of approval. (Please
attach a separate sheet if more space is needed)
ABATEMENT TYPE TERM DATE OF APPROVAL
n/a
23. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) or North American Industry
Classification Systems (NAICS) major group within which the proposed project
would be classified, by number and description is:
_312120 (SIC) - Breweries -This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in brewing beer.
24. The Internal Revenue Service Code of Principal Business Activity by which the
proposed project would be classified, by number and description is:
312120 - Breweries
25. The REAL property where the Equipment will be installed is located in the following
Allocation Area, if any, declared and confirmed by the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission: Economic Development Target Area - Lincoln Way West & Portage Corridors and
the Airport Economic Development Area (southbendin.gov)
26. Other anticipated public financing for the project including, if any, industrial
revenue - bonding to be sought or already authorized, assistance through the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds from the City of
South Bend, Small Business Administration Sections 503 and 504 financing
through the Business Development Corporation of South Bend, Mishawaka, and
St. Joseph County, Indiana, Industrial Revolving Fund; or other public financial
assistance, including but not limited to public works improvements.
Small financing ($25,000 or less) will be obtained in the form of a Small Business Administration
Section 504 Loan to aid in the purchasing and installing of the solar panel system. No other
_financing will be needed with regards to the enuinman+
(Rev. 5/13/11) 4
27. Describe how and why the manufacturing equipment, research and development
equipment, logistical distribution equipment and /or information technology
equipment to be replaced or the facility in which the Equipment will be added is
currently technologically, economically or energy obsolete and. how and why that
obsolescence may lead to a decline in employment and tax revenues:
n/a -- No business operations current'( exist Main advantages in the equipment we are purchasing
Eire on the reduction of utilities (natural pas and electric costs) in the production stapes The state
of the art equipment purchased utilizes several cost efficient advantages over older equipment used
by other existing breweries.
28. The new manufacturing equipment, new research and development equipment,
new logistical distribution equipment and /or new information technology equipment
to be installed will be used for one (1) or more of the uses listed within the
definitions of New Manufacturing Equipment, New Research and Development
Equipment, New Logistical Distribution Equipment and New Information
Technology Equipment set forth in I.C. 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea. and the Equipment was
never before used by its owner for any purpose in Indiana. (The signature at the
end of this Petition is verification of this statement.)
29. The following person(s) should be contacted as Petitioner's agent regarding
additional information and public hearing notifications:
Name: Sean Meehan
Address: 2416 River Avenue
City, State, Zip Code Mishawaka Indiana 46544
Telephone: 574 - 210 -6809
E -mail Address: sean crookedewe.com
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, adopt a declaratory resolution designating the area described herein to be an
economic revitalization area for purposes of tangible personal property tax abatement
consideration, and after publication of notice and public hearing, determine
qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met, and confirm such
resolution. Petitioner herein hereby verifies that the required $250.00 filing fee to cover
processing and administrative costs pursuant to Section 2 -84.7 of the Municipal Code of
the City of South Bend has been paid in full.
Filed in Clark's .
JOHN' vuokuz
CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN
(Rev. 5/13/11)
Name of Property Owner(s):
Sean H Meehan
Andrew C alton
By: _ g _111, -
(Signed Name)
Sean H Meehan
(Typed or printed name and capacity of signor if signed by
an agent or representative of the owner)