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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-03 Community & Economic Development' T _ 4 toittittttt a Atport ctaiuiuunttt an ( conaiutt elatioptuent tontuattor The October 13, 2003 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:20 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski,Kelly,Pfeifer, King, Varner, White, Kirsits, Coleman and Kuspa; Michael Danch, Beth Leonard, Don Inks, Anthony Zappia, Carl Littrell, Bill Schalliol, Pam Meyer, Terry O'Brien, Bernie Feeney, Tim Murray, and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member King noted that the committee is composed of its Vice-Chairperson Roland Kelly and Council Members Kuspa and Varner. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 62-03 which is a Bill which would authorize the city to issue economic development revenue bonds for the Kite Capital, LLC/Erskine Village Project in an amount not to exceed six million dollars. Council Member King noted that a letter dated October 7, 2003 (copy attached) from Don Inks requesting that the Bill be continued to the meeting of October 27, 2003. Donald E. Inks, Director of Economic Development stated that this is the 4th request for a continuance made to the Council. Mr. Inks stated that there are various items which have yet to be worked out by the developer Kite Capital, LLC. Bill Schalliol of Community&Economic Development then presented a handout to the Committee which was a copy of the October 12, 2003 article which appeared in the Routh 'GVtbunt entitled "Final Christmas at Scottsdale" (copy attached). Mr. Schalliol stated that the out lot development is moving ahead of schedule. A neighborhood meeting will soon be scheduled and he will notify the Council as to the exact time and date. Mr. Schalliol stressed that the project is moving ahead and that since the developer is in charge of the project that they are also in charge of the time table. He noted that the City of South Bend does not have any money involved in the proposed development. He noted that Kite Capital,LLC is attempting to select the best 2nd anchor store for the development. Council Member King noted that a Council Member not on the Committee requested this update. Council President White stated that she has received inquiries on why the project was not moving and why it was stalled. She appreciated the information and would pass it on to the individuals who contacted her. Council Member Kelly suggested that periodic updates be given to the Council so that the community is kept updated on this important project. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 62-03 be continued to October 27, 2003,at the request of the petitioner. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 77-03 which would appropriate $132,204 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Shelter Plus Care Grant Program within Fund 212-Community Development Fund(copy attached). Community and Economic Development Committee October 13, 2003 Page 2 Elizabeth Leonard, Director of Financial & Program Management for Community & Economic Development made the presentation. She noted that it is basically a pass through of federal funds so that Madison Center may receive $89,076 and so that Aids Ministries/Aids Assist may receive $43,128 from HUD. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 77-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 78-03 which would appropriate $225,000 received from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Weed&Seed Program. Pam Meyer, Director of the Division of Community Development made the presentation. She noted that the 1st year of the Weed & Seed Program would assist in providing funding for law enforcement and safe havens, including programming efforts for youth. Council Member Pfeifer inquired about the monthly meetings, noting that some individuals have voiced concern that the meeting locations have not been rotated enough between the Charles Martin Youth Center and St. Casimir's. She requested an email update on the dates and places of past meetings and where the next meeting would be held and its date and time. Ms. Meyer stated that their are monthly board meetings and that each discipline then holds its own meetings. She added that a consultant is involved with the regular monthly meetings. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 77-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-111 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request for the property located at 2026 S. William Street requested by Wayne&Barbara Chevrie and Patricia Boylan. (Copy attached). Terry O'Brien of Community & Economic Development reviewed the October 7, 2003 report prepared by Michael Beitzinger (copy attached). He noted that the petitioners propose to place a new modular single family home on the lot, with the actual placement being done by Mohr and Mohr. The project is estimated to be an investment of$65,000.00. The report concluded that the petitioners meet the qualifications for a five(5) year residential tax abatement under§ 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing"Single Family Real Property Abatement". Mr. J. Bernard Feeney, a registered land surveyor with offices at 715 S. Michigan Street, South Bend,Indiana 46601 made the presentation. He noted that the property in question is the northeast corner of William and Donald. The two(2) lots would be combined so that the new modular home may be placed on it. There was no one from the public to speak in favor or in opposition to the proposed Bill. Council Member Kelly then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 03- Community and Economic Development Committee October 13, 2003 Page 3 111 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-112 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement request for the properties located at 2921 Bent Oak Lane, 2317 and 2321 Oakbrook Drive, and 2207, 2208, 2211, 2310 and 2314 Oakwood Park Drive requested by Woodfield Downs, Inc. Terry O'Brien of Community & Economic Development reviewed the October 7, 2003 report prepared by Michael Beitzinger(copy attached). He noted that on July 27, 1998 the Council grated a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement to Woodfield Downs, Inc. The abatement expired in July of this year, and the petitioner is now seeking abatement on the remaining lots. The report concluded that the petitioners meet the qualifications for a five (5) year residential tax abatement under § 2-77.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing "Single Family Real Property Abatement". Tim Murray of Woodfield Downs, Inc., made the presentation. He noted that a total of forty-six (46) lots were addressed in the first abatement. Thirty-eight(38) of those lots have been built out with the assistance of the tax abatement program being in place. The average price for each build out is $140,000, and they would like to develop the remaining eight (8) lots utilizing the tax abatement tool. No one from the public spoke in favor or in opposition to the Bill. Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 03-112 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member King then called for a presentation on Bill No. 03-113 which would authorize the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Weed & Seed Program (copy attached). Pam Meyer, Director of the Division of Community Development made the presentation. She noted that the deadline for submission was September 5th and that they applied for the funds on- line. This request for $195,000 would be for the 2nd year of the Weed & Seed Program which would assist in funding extra police patrols and other activities related to the weed&seed program. They plan to apply for such funds each year. Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 03-113 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There was no miscellaneous business. There being no further business to come before the Committee,Council Member Kuspa adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karl King, Chairperson Community and Economic Committee KCF:kmf Attachments