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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Colfax Hill Partners LLC 525 E. Colfax Ave. (8 Year Real Property)Attest: RESOLUTION 4364 -14 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana May 28, 14 20 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana May 29, 20 14. City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me /"1 0 Z' 201 H . City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 31<D A A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 525 East Colfax Avenue AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT (8) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COLFAX HILL PARTNERS, LLC 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 525 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lots 89 -90 55 Ft W End Ea O P Lowell and Lot 89 44'N Side Ex 55' W End O P Lowell and 110 Ft E End Lot 90 22X 110 Ft S Side E End Lot 89 O P Lowell and which has Key Numbers 018 -5005 -0128, 018 -5005 -0129, and 018 -5005 -0130 be designated 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 Real 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 Real property tax deduction for up to a period of eight (8) years as shown by the attachment pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -17 and further determines that the petition, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Petitioner and the City of South Bend, and the Statement of Benefits comply with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et sea. 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. VIENTED R0'r 'APPROVED LF--1 VI fie JC >_ �IiyT;EE63 d r1r.7D,IN SOUTne o`` ,Pt4�ll;1 /„ 4O 227 W. It it RwN Bout. I VARD r4$ J %' Nitwit: 574;235-9371 Sum: 14005, v� � o FAN: 5740_35 -1)021 SnurnBrwo, IN 46601 -I Kan w�' �2..ay�i 9� ^ � i5- Fr865 � CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SCOTT FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR April 28, 2014 Council Member Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Compton Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601. RE: Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: COLFAX HILL PARTNERS, LLC Dear Council Member Ferlic: .Please find attached the Department of Community Investment's report on a real property tax abatement petition for the above - referenced petitioner. Also attached is a copy of the ,petition, Statement of Benefits form, and supporting information. The project calls for the construction of a [nixed -use development at 525 East Colfax. The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above petition. The total cost for the construction is estimated at $2,900,000. The project meets the qualifications for an eight -year real property tax abatement and a representative from Colfax Hill Partners, LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, May 12, 2014. .Should you or any of the other Council members have any questions concerning the report, or need additional information, please feel free to call me at 235 -9339. Sincerely, t le mg Director Busine Develop t Attachments cc: South Bend Common Council Members Deputy Mayor Mark Neal Scott Ford Brock Zeeb PL\]SR(f N"CHRORnmi, E%GAGENi.NT W si%ET, DLY ia.or.NENr ECoNo%oc RUSOMEN Jun KAn P�111 J.n C.MINIR Ciim Fin but D0NAME.. I \Al SourxB 04 Vl4��I:JJr�'fp 227 W. JugI Rsm BnnI Ako 50x1L 1400 S. SU(a it BErvO. IN 46601 -1830 � 1865 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SCOTT FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: KATHY HAHN SUBJECT: REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: COLFAX HILL PARTNERS. LLC DATE: April 28, 2014 PHIIN.: 574n35 -9371 FAX: 574135 -1x121 On August 28, 2014, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration for property located at 525 East Colfax was filed with the City Clerk by Colfax Hill Partners, LLC. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 -84.2 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community Investment for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area ..qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area pursuant to I.C.6 -1.1 -12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community Investment has reviewed the petition, investigated the area, and makes the following report. PROJECT SUMMARY Colfax Hill Partners, LLC was formed to purchase and develop the vacant site located on the northwest corner of Colfax Avenue and Hill Street in South Bend, Indiana. The company's background in commercial development and leasing, architecture, and construction was primarily obtained in Chicago, Denver, and Wyoming. They plan to develop a [nixed use building consisting of approximately 4,725 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 18,275 square feet of market rate residential apartments (13 units) for a total development of approximately 23,000 square feet. Their development plan reflects urban design principles and meets the criteria established in the East Bank Village Master Plan for the infill site which has been vacant for over 15 years. They plan to attract and retain the millennial demographic. The Department of Community Investment and the Redevelopment Commission have determined that this project is necessary for economic growth and have requested proposals in order to choose a development partner. Colfax Hill Partners, LLC was chosen because it PLA]ll\n NEICnBORnOOD ENGAGILMENI at ER DEPr.1.oP %iENr ECOSo+nc RESM RCER III I\KAI] P%111t I C. NI11'R CIImis Fll I Dna N", D E. NRs South Bend Common Council RE: Tax Abatement for Colfax Hill Partners, LLC April 28, 2014 Page 2 It was determined they best met the established criteria. The site is surrounded by successful area investment including Eddy Street, the Triangle Neighborhood, St. Joseph High School, and multiple downtown South Bend projects. The successful development of this site will further the revitalization of the East Bank Village and Downtown South Bend as well as enhance the ongoing area investment. The project cost is $2,900,000. Based on an eight year abatement, taxes abated would be $299,443 and net tax paid would be $416,172. EMPLOYMENT IMPACT Per the petition, are not any jobs forecasted to be retained or created; however, there will be created jobs for the businesses in the commercial space. ABATEMENT QUALIFICATION 1. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the Petitioner, Colfax Hill Partners, LLC has not been granted any previous abatements. 2. The Building Commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to beproperlyzoned for the proposed project. 3. The property is located in the East Bank Business District. 4. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance No. 9394 -03 finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for an (8) eight -year real property tax abatement under section 2 -80 Mixed Use Developments in the East Bank Business District. %x.m. 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OMM MM ONMfOr z ID (DMmONQ �MCb(00M q 9 ENO Q m N r m 0 b ~!q <rmOOM00 Q� mrNPNmMN MNNyN�NNNNN Zql OOQPPV« EW mmmmwmmm O C U .a W z 0 q N N N N N N N N Z 'o d1- mmmmmmmm mMMmMMMM �NMQmlOrO 0 City of South Bend a °� °T °•� Petition for Incentives Petition must include a $250 filing fee payable to the City Clerk's Office before processing can be complete 11ib General information Project Name Project Number Legal name as registered with Secretary of Colfax Hill Partners, LLC Business structure LLC Company webslte ''.. colfaxalhill.com Proposed Project Information Proposed project address, 525 E Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN Parent company name N/A City, State, Zip South Bend, IN Legal owner Colfax Hill Partners, LLC Site acreage or acreage required Approximately 0.5 Acres Is the real estate owned or Owned Square feet of facility 22,963 SF If leased by whom N/A Primary Contact Information Primary cumpanycontact ', name Audm Sieradzki Title Partner Address of company contact 1115 Bums Avenue Phone 773.343.7416 City, State, Zip South Bend, IN Email Audm @colfaxathill.com Senior Official Companysenlor official name Audre Sieradzki Title Partner Address of companyantact If different from Same Phone 773.343.7416 City, State, Zip '. Email Audra @colfaxathill.com Consultant Information/Agent Hired business consuhan tfagent name Rich Deahl, Barnes B Thornburg Consultant release lY /Nj Address 100 N Michigan Street, Suite 700 Lou) economic development partners a roust y/ N sty, State, Zip South Bend, IN 46601 Email rdeahl @btlaw.com Project Overview Brief description of your Colfax Hill Partners, LLC was formed to purchase and develop the vacant site located on the northwest comer of Colfax company, project, and why the Avenue and Hill Street in South Bend, Indiana. Our background is in commercial development and leasing, property is necessary for architecture, and construction primarily obtained in Chicago, Denver, and Wyoming. We are eager to share our vaned economlcgrowth experiences and urban understanding with South Bend through the development 525 Colfax Avenue. We plan to develop a mixed use building consisting of approximately 4,725 SF of ground floor commercial space and 18,275 SF of residential apartments for a total development of approximately 23,000 SF. Our development plan reflects urban design principles and meets the criteria established in the East Bank Village Master Plan for this infll site which as been vacant for over 15 years. We will be privately investing over $3.1 M to complete this project and believe that the unique aspects of our design will help to attract and retain the millennial demographic. Community Investment and the Redevelopment Commission have determined that this project is necessary for economic growth and requested proposals in order to choose a development partner. Colfax Hill Partners was chosen because it was determined that we best met the established criteria. This site is surrounded by recent, successful area investment including Eddy Street, the Triangle Neighborhood, St. Joseph High School, and multiple downtown South Bend projects. The successful development of this site will further the revitalization of the East Bank Village and Downtown South Bend as '.. well as enhance the ongoing area investment. Certified Technology Park I appropriate No Community Revitalixatloe En It nce mem District 1 No Lenity that the Building Permit has not been IY/NI htued N Number of residential units vested by ect 13 If this is a petition for personal property tax abatement, has N/A the equipment been Installed Full-Time Permanent Indiana-Resident Calendar Year Jobs retained Positions Totalhourly wage w/o fringe or bonuses by Calendar Year Cumulative 11 of net NEW full time permanent jobs created at protect Hourly averaee wage, w/o on training Totalgto be benefits or bonuses, of expenditure- trained - not cumulative net new jobs not cumulative cumulative 1014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 I Fulltime Parttime Laborers Technical Managerial I Administrative o will be the Inannouin respons a or Wor" on rewhin 7 na ng Does your company have an EEO hiring polky? Are you an EEO employer? Year the last three years: Please describe your commitment to diversity and Inclusion by detailing your outreach and recrultment efforts for the last three years as well as torten[ policies. Full Time Part Time Fulf Time Part Time Full Time Part7ime Black Colfax Hill Partners, LLC is focused on providing equal opportunities to all who are qualified and able to complete the work. Furthermore, Colfax Hill Partners is owned and managed by women and focused on the furthering of women business enterprises. Hispanic Asian Indian Female Other Fil 2e` «ry f r 81`d I Complete below for Real or Personal Property Tax Abatement . r nq, Please sign for all requested incentives. Public Benefit Item: Information is required on both the construction companies and the companies which will provide materials purchased for this project. Please complete the table below with the appropriate information. If Qualify Earned Points you qualify for the points, please enter the full amount of available (yes or No) points. Available Points 1 Construction Related IContractorsl: A. Employ Local Companies (75 %) Yes 20 20 B. Purchase Materials from Local Companies (75 %) Yes 20 20 C. Require Employees vs. Independent Contractors No 0 19 D. Require Prevailing Wage (Davis Bacon) No 0 22 E: Require Health Benefits Yes 22 22 F. Require Pension Benefits No 0 18 G'. IMaintain Affirmative Action Plan No 0 20 Sub -total Construction Related: 62 141 2 Wage & Benefit Related IOwnerl: A. Pay Target Wage Levels N/A 33 B. Provide Health Benefits N/A 34 C. Provide Pension Benefits N/A 29 D: Provide Training N/A 28 E. Provide Child Care N/A 35 F. Provide Transportation Assistance N/A 14 G: Provide Employer Assisted Housing program N/A 9 Sub -total Wage & Benefit Related: 0 162 3 Workforce Related: Al Create New Jobs No 42 Bi Retain Existing lobs No 41 C: Maintain Affirmative Action Plan No 35 D; Provide Targeted Hiring Preference No 34 Sub -total Workforce Related: 0 152 4�, Support a Municipal Facility: All j Support a 58 Municipal Facility (donations to the 200, conservatory, museum, etc.) Yes 84 84 Name of Facility Potawatomi Zoo, Center for History, Studebaker Museum Subtotal Municipal Facility: 84 84 Sub -total from Above: 1 146 539 The undersigned owner(s) of real property, located within the City of South Bend, herby petition the Common Council of the y Of South Bend for a. real and /or personal property tax abatement consideration and pursuant to I.C., 6 -1.1. 12.1.1, et seo., and W k nicipal Code Sec. 2.76 et seg.• for this petition state the above. Submitted By: Date: -For Staff Use Only Below This Line What is the current assessed value? Real Property: Personal Property: What is the projected assessed value? Real Property: Personal Property: What is the tax key number for this project? What Is the six digit NAICS code? Please attach a Google map and street view of the location. Please list the amount of real and personal property taxes paid for the last five years when applicable. Real Property Taxes: Personal Property Taxes: 'Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four Year Five Please fill out the following Public Benefit Summary Information and add to total from above. V orN Paints Points Public Benefit Item: 'Pro ect Related: 5 A. Redevelop a Site that has Special Needs Yes 49 49 B'. Develop Based on Local University Research 35 C', Achieve a Physical Element of a Plan Yes 36 36 Sub -total Project Related: 85 120 6 Super Size Projects (point values are cumulativel: Ai 100% to 199% Yes 25 25 B. 200% to 299% Yes 68 68 C: 300% to 399% 65 D. 400% and Over 52 Sub -total Super Size Projects: 93 210 7 Payfor Municipal Infrastructure: A! Pay for Oversizing or Upgrading 14 B.I Pay for 26 -50% of Extension Cost 26 C:.! Pay for 51 -75% of Extension Cost 39 D! Pay for 76-100% of Extension Cost 52 Sub -total Infrastructure Related: 0 131 Total from Applicant Section: 146 539 Total from Staff Section: 1178 461 Total Public Benefit Points: 324 Iona a od in 'fa3+Rd'y$k,z �-- =�a JOHN V00"04 CITY CLCP s;, :1;+f eR S< ; jp4 1) How do I pay my petition filing fee? Your petition filing fee can be paid either in person or via mail to: City Clerk's Office Attn: Deputy City Clerk 227 West Jefferson Blvd. -Suite 400 S South Bend, Indiana 46601 2) Certified Technology Park appropriate? (Page one, under project overview) In the South Bend area there are only two Certified Technology Parks, Innovation Park and Ignition Park. If your property is not located in either then the answer would be no. 3) Community Revitalization Enhancement District? (Page one, under project overview) The map below outlines the CRED area, please check to see if you fall within the boundaries. 4) Has any 504 funding been received? (Page one, under investment details) 504 Funding is a loan that come from the Small Business Administration. This fundingmust be applied for to be received. 5) Total training expenditure - not cumulative (Page two, under full time Indiana resident positions) The amount of money to be spent per year on training over the course of the project. 6) Total number to be trained - not cumulative (Page two, under full time Indiana resident positions) The amount ofpeople that you will train per year over the length of the project. If you have any additional questions that are not addressed by this document, pleas - co.-qn7�,a�-c ara pv em tFe Department of Community Investment at 574. 235.5842 or email at sheintzeCa�southbeifdrrPioin cler%9 S� r40114 CITY CLI:f ,,, CREeD District Boundary n ...r /' crate snum spw, Fom h �r Poland .E. DUnhom Fisher TN[ IuV .8 Sample Kerr Ohio Caarsl 3 S° BWII 19nNOn c ci B,va,he y Edvn�d � a a� m_ Haney Legend - m t Y QcREeo olsma A �, m mdmna sF A Q South fiend Few. Intllene 9 S 4) Has any 504 funding been received? (Page one, under investment details) 504 Funding is a loan that come from the Small Business Administration. This fundingmust be applied for to be received. 5) Total training expenditure - not cumulative (Page two, under full time Indiana resident positions) The amount of money to be spent per year on training over the course of the project. 6) Total number to be trained - not cumulative (Page two, under full time Indiana resident positions) The amount ofpeople that you will train per year over the length of the project. If you have any additional questions that are not addressed by this document, pleas - co.-qn7�,a�-c ara pv em tFe Department of Community Investment at 574. 235.5842 or email at sheintzeCa�southbeifdrrPioin cler%9 S� r40114 CITY CLI:f ,,, Print - Maps V bing Maps 525 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 My Notes On the go? Use m.bing.cnm 10 trod maps, -- &gn:Wns, businesses, and rare Bend xhod Page I of 1 http://www.bing.com/maps/Print.aspx?mkt=en-us&z=l 5&s=r&cp=4I.67787I.-86.2439I3&... 5/2/2014