Confirming Tax Abatement - G & M Properties 1613 & 1709 W. Ewing Ave. 2002 S. Prospect St, and 1801 & 1805 N. Elmer St. (5 Year Residential Property)

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RESOLUTION NO. 280 3 .�l A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1613 AND 1709 WEST EWING AVENUE, 2002 SOUTH PROSPECT STREET, AND 1801 AND 1805 NORTH ELMER STREET RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR G & M PROPERTIES WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1613 and 1709 West Ewing Avenue, 2002 South Prospect, and 1801 and 1805 North Elmer Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address Legal Description Key Number 1613 W. Ewing Ave. Lot 1 & 2 Roming I't Add. 18- 8081 -3102 1709 W. Ewing Ave. Lot 39, Prairie Ave. Heights Add. 18- 8082 -3141 2002 S. Prospect St. Lot 291 Homeland 3`d Add. 18- 8106 -4022 1801 N. Elmer St. Lot 436 Marquette Heights 18- 2117 -4332 1805 N. Elmer St. Lot 437 Marquette Heights 18- 2117 -4328 as a Residentially Distressed 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 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 sea., 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: L 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