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The February 26, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was
called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Karl King at 4:31 p.m. in the Council Informal
Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, White, King, Kirsits,
Ujdak, Varner, Coleman and Kelly; Michael Beitzinger, Michael Urbanski, Sukhjinder S. Virk,
Fire Chief Luther Taylor, Public Works Director Gary Gilot, Terry Bland of the gouth n
t thuni and Kathy Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member King noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 02-12 which
is a three (3) year real property tax abatement request for the property located at 3417 Western
Avenue for Virk Mart, Inc.
Mr. Michael Beitzinger, Assistant Director of Economic Development, reviewed his report dated
February 5, 2002 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner proposes to renovate the existing
building on the property located at 3417 Western Avenue and would install new gasoline pumps.
The projected is estimated to cost$ 150,000.00. The project would create two (2) new jobs for a
new annual payroll of$ 25,000.00. Over the three (3) years the amount of taxes which would be
paid would be approximately $ 6,001.00 and would abate $ 12,003.00 over this period of time.
The report concluded that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a three(3)year real property tax
abatement under§ 2-79 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Mr. "Sean" Virk, the owner of the project. requested a favorable recommendation from the
Committee.
No one from the public spoke during the public portion of the Committee's public hearing.
Council Member Ujdak inquired about compliance with the federal mandate regarding underground
storage tanks. Mr. Virk stated that the tanks meet the federal requirements since they were made in
1998.
Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Varner, that Bill No. 02-12 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Council Member King then called for the report on Bill No. 02-13 which is a five (5) year
residential real property tax abatement request for the property located at 4374 Foxfire Drive,4131
Greenglade Court and 4308 Cross Creek Drive for Garden Homes by E.L., Inc.
Mr. Beitzinger reviewed his report dated February 20, 2002 (copy attached). The petitioner
proposes to build three (3) homes on the lots indicated in the Bill. They would be between 1.036
to 1,248 square feet and would range between $ 90,000 to $ 110,000 in cost. The report
concluded that the Petitioner meets the requirements for a five (5) year residential tax abatement
under§ 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Mr. Michael Urbanski made the presentation for the petitioner. He noted that the three (3) lots
would complete this project with contracts being signed for all of the properties.
No one from the public spoke during the public portion of the Committee's public hearing.
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Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner, that Bill
No. 02-13 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
Under miscellaneous business, Fire Chief Taylor noted that applications will be taken by the Fire
Department between March 4th and April 12th. He hopes to network with Ivy Tech and IUSB.
Council Member Pfeifer stated she would assist Chief Taylor in having material distributed in the
IUSB Cafeteria and announcements made via the internet.
Mr. Gary Gilot stated that the Board of Public Works today took action with regard to a portion of
an old annexation on the north side of Cleveland Road which would have needed a bridge. The
Council Attorney noted that she is working with the Legal Department and the City Clerk's Office
on this matter since several questions have been raised on the procedure and documentation
needed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned
the meeting at 4:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Karl King, Chairperson
Community and Economic Development Committee
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