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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-02 Community & Economic Development Qommitt ort: Qtommunity ant( Commit kki►ezopnt nt (tommittuz The May 28, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Karl King at 4:18 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, King, Coleman, Ujdak, Kirsits, White, and Kelly; Jon Hunt, Larry Magliozzi, Michael Beitinger, Ann Kolata, Aladean DeRose, Cathy Bruckner, Felicia R. Davis, Max Ujdak, Terry Bland of the fOUt 1 VtUti 'ertbunt and Kathy Cekanski Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Membek King called for a presentation on Bill No. 02-45 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request for the property located at 2101 Portage Avenue for Kurt Ogorek. Michael Beitzinger of Community Development noted that because Bill No. 02-45 and Bill No. 02- 46 were utilizing the same builder and developer that the department has combined their reports into one document. The Council Attorney noted that the Committee could hear both of the proposed resolutions at the Committee level, however because the tax abatement requests each have separate eq p key numbers that they must be heard separately at the Common Council meeting later this evening. She also added that the Council must request a summary of the proposed tax abatement request for both the declaratory stage and the confirmatory stage during the Common Council meetings. Mr. Beitzinger than introduced Felicia R. Davis,a recent IUSB graduate, who would be reviewing the report. Council Member King noted that both Bill No. 02-45 and Bill No. 02-46 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request for the property located at 5301 Olds Avenue for Diane R. Cunningham. Felicia R. Davis, Economic Development Specialist then reviewed her report dated May 22, 2002 (copy attached). Garden Homes plans to construct two(2) homes,one at each location listed in the proposed resolutions. The home proposed for 5301 Olds Avenue has an estimated project cost between$70,000 to approximately$ 79,000;and the home proposed for 2101 Portage Avenue has an estimated project cost between $70,000 and $98,640. The report concluded that both requests meet the requirements under § 2-77.1 addressing "single-family real property abatement" of the South Bend Municipal Code. Mike Urbanski of Garden Homes spoke in favor of both resolutions and noted that this would add two(2) additional homesites to the City of South Bend. Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 02-45 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Kirstis then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ujdak that Bill No. 02-46 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. • • Community and Economic Development Committee May 28, 2002 Page 2 Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 02-47 which is a proposed resolution requesting the City of South Bend Advisory Commission approve a Community Revitalization&Enhancement District(CREED). Ann Kolata made the presentation. She provided a memorandum dated August 22, 2001 (copy attached) which provided background information on the CREED District addressing procedures, taxes collected,definitions,acquisition and disposition of property,and the base period. During Ms. Kolata's presentation she noted that Section II of the proposed resolution is incorrect since it is including language from Bloomington. She stated that she had approved the form of resolution before it was filed,but that it would have to be amended. The Council Attorney requested reference to the filing of committee minutes with the City Clerk's office as well as their membership. Council Member King suggested that the resolution be properly amended by the Administration and heard at the June 10th meeting. Following discussion, Ms. Kolata requested that Bill No. 29-02 be continued until the Council meeting of June 10, 2002. Dr. Varner inquired if the tax levied in a TIF District is part of the frozen levy. Ms. Kolata stated that it is within the frozen levy if they would choose to levy a tax. Bonds would be addressed by the Redevelopment Commission thru a bond. She further noted that a GO bond would be outside of the City's levy. GO bonds may be used as a back-up, but never have been used this way. Ms. Kolata then requested that both Bill No. 02-47 and Bill No. 29-02 be continued until the June 10, 2002 meeting so that she could address then in one Council meeting. Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill Nos. 02-47 and 29-02 be continued until June 10,2002. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member King noted that the petitioner for Bill No. 02-42 addressing a ten(10) year real property tax abatement request for the property located at 237 North Michigan requested for LaSalle Property Management, Co.,Inc. Mr. Beitzinger then updated the Committee on this item. He noted that he had been in contact with the Petitioner who advised him that the project is being modified and will be delayed. After that discussion, the Petitioner requested that their application for abatement consideration be withdrawn. Following discussion, Council Member King requested the Council Attorney to prepare a resolution which would rescind the declaratory resolution adopted earlier by the Council on this matter. The Council Attorney noted that the proposed confirmatory resolution on this project should be struck at this evening's Council meeting, at the request of the Petitioner. Community and Economic Development Committee May 28, 2002 Page 3 Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that the Council Attorney prepare a resolution to rescind the declaratory resolution addressing the LaSalle Property Management, Co., Inc. The motion passed. Mr. Beitinger then noted that additional funding for a tax abatement specialist will be necessary. He recommended that Felicia Davis who has served on an internship while attending IUSB be selected for this position. Council Member King suggested that a proper job description addressing duties and work load, qualifications, etc. be brought to the Committee meeting of June 10th before any formal action is taken on this request. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karl King, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee KCF:kmf Attachments