Confirming Tax Abatement - 840 United Drive - Nelson Dee, LLC

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TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: KATHY HAHN SUBJECT: REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: NELSON DEE, LLC DATE: June 27, 2007 On June 25, 2007 a petition for real property tax abatement consideration for five acres adjacent to 840 United Drive, was filed with the City Clerk by Nelson Dee, LLC. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2-82 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community and Economic Development for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area pursuant to I.C.6-1.1-12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the petition (a copy of which is attached), investigated the area, and makes the following report. PROJECT SUMMARY United Beverage has been a beer wholesaler for 75 years. They have been at their current location for 40 years and they have put on several additions. The beer business has been transitioning from cans to bottles which has created the need for more warehouse space. They intend to purchase five acres which are contiguous to their site. This will allow them to move their parking lot area and also to construct an additional 15,000 square feet of warehouse space. They also intend to remodel their current warehouse. These efficiencies will allow them to compete more effectively. United Beverage receives beer on a daily basis, and it must be stored in a temperature controlled environment until it is delivered to their accounts. They currently distribute Anheuser Busch, Corona, and Heineken as their main product lines. They supply beer to over 750 accounts in St. Joseph, Elkhart, and LaPorte counties.