01-26-09 Community and Economic Development Committee

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'~~~~ ~~~~~ Community and Economic Development Committee 2009 South Bend Common Council The January 26, 2009 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Timothy A. Rouse at 3:43 p.m. in the Council's Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Varner, Henry Davis, Jr., White, LaFountain, Rouse, Kirsits, and Puzzello; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, City Controller M. Catherine Fanello, Joseph Queenan, Mrs. Kopola, Martha Lewis, Robert Matia, Jamie Loo of the South Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Rouse noted that the Committee members include Council Members Henry Davis, Jr., Karen L. White, Ann Puzzello and himself, as Chairperson. Bill No. 09-12 5-Year Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Request for 912 N. St. Peter Council Member Rouse called for a report from Economic Development on the proposed request. Bob Matia, Economic Development Assistant Director, reviewed his multi-page report of January 6, 2009 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioners, Joseph and Carolyn Queenan, propose to construct asingle-family home at 912 North St. Peter Street. It will be part of the Notre Dame Avenue Housing Program. Estimated cost of the 3-bedroom 3-bath home is $345,000. Total taxes abated over the 5-year period are estimated at $2,336 with total taxes to be paid during this period are estimated at $17,736. Mr. Mathia concluded his remarks by stating that the petitioners meet the qualifications for a five (5) year residential tax abatement under Section 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing "Single Family Residential Construction". Mr. Joseph Queenan was present and available for questions. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member White made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 09-12 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Rouse adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .~ ~ - e ~t-w1~ Council Me ~ Timothy A. Rouse, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee Attachments