Confirming Tax Abatement - Dave & Lois Coker 204 & 210 N. Summit Dr and 5140, 5141 & 5202 Windfall Dr. (5 Yr. Real Property)

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RESOLUTION NO. mm l A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 204 & 210 NORTH SUNMT DRIVE AND 5140, 5141 & 5202 WINDFALL DRIVE RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR DAVE AND LOIS COKER 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 areas commonly known as 204 & 210 North Summit Drive and 5140, 5141 & 5202 Windfall Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address Legal Description Key Number 204 North Summit Drive Lot 168 Mayflower Addition, Sec. 8 1811129 - 5043.87 210 North Summit Drive Lot 169 Mayflower Addition, Sec. 8 18-4129 - 5043.86 5140 Windfall Drive Lot 174 Mayflower Addition, Sec. 8 1811129- 5043.85 5141 Windfall Drive Lot 2 John Carroll's Minor 184129- 5043.80 5202 Windfall Drive Lot 175 Mayflower Addition, Sec. 8 18- 4129 - 5043.84 as Residentially Distressed Areas; 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 the following: A. A significant number of dwelling units within the areas are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the areas are vacant land; OR B. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; OR C. The areas have 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 D. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the designating body's jurisdiction.