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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 2587 confirming a resolution amending the development plan for the West Washington-Chapin Development Area and adding one or more parcels to the list of parcels to be acquiredt • w bid - c RESOLUTION NO. 2587 RECORDED AS PRESENTED ON 07/15/2009 03:21 :24PM PHILLIP G. DOTSON ,.ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ` RECORDER EEC FEE: $20.00 PAGES; A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFIRMING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ADDING ONE OR MORE PARCELS TO THE LIST OF PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission "), the governing body of the South Bend Department of Redevelopment, at a meeting held on May 1, 2009, approved and adopted its Resolution No. 2580 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ADDING ONE OR MORE PARCELS TO THE LIST OF PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED" (the "Declaratory Resolution "); and WHEREAS, the Declaratory Resolution added the Hansel Center to the Acquisition List for the West Washington- Chapin Development Area (the "Area ") and amended the West Washington- Chapin Development Area Development Plan (the "Plan Amendment "), all within the meaning of the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns Act of 1953, as amended, which has been codified in Indiana Code 36 -7 -14 et. seq. (the "Act "); and WHEREAS, the St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission (the "Plan Commission "), which is the duly designated and acting planning body for the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "), on May 19, 2009, adopted a resolution, which is its written order approving the Declaratory Resolution and the Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission, by said written order, has certified that the Declaratory Resolution and the Plan Amendment conform to the general plan of development for the City; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City (the "Common Council ") on June 8, 2009, adopted a Resolution approving the written order of the Plan Commission; and WHEREAS, the Commission caused to be published a Notice of Public Hearing concerning the Plan Amendment on June 12, 2009, in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News, respectively, and made all required filings with governmental agencies and officers pursuant to and in accordance with Section 17(b) and /or (c) of the Act; and • WHEREAS, at a hearing held by the Commission on July 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., local time, on the 13'h Floor of the County -City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, the Commission heard all the persons interested in the proceedings and received any iwritten remonstrances and objections that had been filed and, considered those remonstrances and objections, if any, and such other evidence presented; and WHEREAS, the Commission now desires to confirm the Declaratory Resolution and adopt and confirm the Plan Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission as follows: 1. After considering the evidence presented at the hearing on July 14, 2009, the Commission hereby confirms the Declaratory Resolution and finds that the proposed amendment to the Development Plan and to Resolution No. 818, as amended, is reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the Development Plan and to Resolution No. 818, as amended, respectively, and the purposes of the Act. 2. The Commission finds that the Development Plan, as amended, and Resolution No. 818, as amended and as hereby further amended, conforms to the comprehensive plan of the City. 3. The Commission further finds that to accomplish development of the Area it is necessary to acquire additional land within the Area as shown on the Property Acquisition List included in the Development Plan. • 4. The Commission hereby determines that the public health and welfare will be benefited by the accomplishment of the Plan Amendment. 5. The Commission hereby determines that the accomplishment of the Plan Amendment will be of public utility and benefit as measured by: a) the attraction or retention of permanent jobs; b) an increase in the property base; C) improved diversity of the economic base; and d) other similar public benefits. 6. It is estimated that the cost of acquiring the property being added to the Property Acquisition List is Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($370,000.00). 7. The proposed amendment to the Development Plan is in all respects approved. 8. This Resolution constitutes final action pursuant to Indiana Code 36- 7- 14 -17(d) by the Commission determining the public utility and benefit of the proposed project and 0 confirming the Declaratory Resolution. 9. The Secretary is directed to record this Resolution pursuant to the requirements of Indiana Code 36- 7- 14- 17(d). v � 10. The Secretary is hereby directed to file a certified copy of said Development Plan, as amended, with the minutes of this meeting. 11. The Secretary is hereby further directed to record this Resolution with the office of the St. Joseph County Recorder. 12. All other findings, determinations and conclusions in Resolution No. 818, as amended, shall remain as stated therein. 13. All orders or resolutions inconsistent with this Resolution are hereby rescinded, revoked and repealed to the extent such resolutions are inconsistent with this Resolution. 14. The United States of America is hereby assured of full compliance by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission with regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended. 15. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Commission. • v Adopted at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on July 14, 2009, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT Agnatuirde"" Marcia I. Jones, esident Printed Nmne and Title South Bend Redevelopment Commission ATTEST: ignature Pr i nie v N Kn e . r ry South Bend Redevelopment Commission • • 0 EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. 2587 AMENDMENT TO THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN ADDITION TO THE ACQUISITION LIST PARCEL ID OWNER OF RECORD 18- 1041 -1803 South Bend Heritage Foundation Properties LLC such parcel being commonly referred to as the Hansel Center. ADDRESS 1045 WWashington St South Bend, Indiana