Confirming Tax Abatement - Woodhaven Phase 2 Lots 20 through 26, 122, 123 and 152 through 156 - Woodhaven, LLC (5 Year Residential Real Property)

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2628 Emerson Forest Parkway or 2103 Downing Circle 2629 Emerson Forest Parkway 2635 Emerson Forest Parkway or 2115 Irvington Drive 2123 Irvington Drive 2131 Irvington Drive or 2636 Stansbury Drive Lot 152 Woodhaven Phase 2 Lot 153 Woodhaven Phase 2 Lot 154 Woodhaven Phase 2 Lot 155 Woodhaven Phase 2 Lot 156 Woodhaven Phase 2 be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area; and 18- 8154 - 554555 18- 8154 - 554556 18- 8154 - 554557 18- 8154 - 554558 18- 8154 - 554559 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 a residentially distressed 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 determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845 -97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Councils jurisdiction.