Confirming Tax Abatement - Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC. 501 W. South St. (8 Year Real Property)

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227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 S. SouTH BEND, IN 46601.1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT September 15, 2014 SCOTT FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council Member Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: Swing- Batter - Swing, LLC Dear Council Member Ferlic: PHONE: 574/235.9371 FAX:- 574/235 -9021 Swing- Batter -Swing has amended their original petition. They have changed the estimated square footage and also their description of the new facility. Swing- Batter -Swing is building a first class indoor hitting and training facility. The facility will have a floor area of 17,727 gross square feet with 15,202 net square feet. The project cost remain at $1,000,000 and Richard Hill, attorney for Swing - Batter -Swing has confirmed the project cost will not change. The facility will consist of six indoor tunnels and two regulation pitching mounds. In addition to the facility being used by the Silver Hawks and visiting Midwest League teams, the facility will be operated on an annual basis for the region. There will be the opportunity for individual training, team training, or even the ability to bring out the family and spend time in the batting change. The intent is to cater to both baseball and softball. The facility would be run by a full -time, reputable baseball professional. There will be a second level, known as the observation deck that will provide an area for parents to watch their kids participate. It will be an exciting facility that will help attract more people to South Bend outside of Silver Hawks baseball season. The facility will be available for a number of game -day activities that will complement the existing family - focused attractions at the stadium on game days and also will be available to be rented by individuals and groups for other special events. The project meets the qualifications for an eight -year real property tax abatement and a representative from Swing- Batter - Swing, LLC will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, September 22, 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. PLANNING NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMEN'I ECONOMIC' RESOURCES JITIN KAIN PAMELA C. MEYER CHRIS FIELDING DONALD E. INKS