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COMMITTEE
The January 14, 1935 meeting of the Human Resources and Economic
Development Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman
Eugenia Braboy at 4: 35 D.M. in the Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Serge, Braboy, Beck,
Puzzello , Taylor, Zakrzewski, Crone, Voorde and Paszek; Ann Kolata,
Eugenia Schwartz, Glenda Rae Hernandez, Jeff Gibney, members of the news
media, various petitioners and their attorneys , and Kathleen Cekanski-
Farrand.
Councilman Braboy noted that Bill No 3-85 was the revised tax
abatement ordinance. It is set for first reading this evening and will
be set for public hearing on January 28th. She encouraged the Council
to review it carefully.,
Councilman Braboy then called upon Ann Kolata to give the
Redevelopment Staff report on Resolution 9-A which is a real property tax
abatement petitioned by Automatic Molded Plastics Mrs . Kolata noted
that the petitioner plans to construu,,c-t a 16,'950 square foot building.
at 3107 North Kenmore which is in Phase IV of the Airport Industrial
Park. Presently Automatic Molded Plastic is operating a facility in
Goshen, Indiana and will relocate to South Bend. Fifty new jobs will
be created with an annual payroll of $587 ,000. A copy of the staff
report is attached. Mr. Dennis Jordan, Director of Finance was present
and answered questions of the Committee. Following discussion,
Councilman Taylor made a motion seconded by Councilman Puzzello that
Resolution 9-A go to Council favorably. The motion Passed unanimously.
Councilman Braboy then asked for the report from Redevelopment
on Teachers Credit Union which is Resolution 9-C which is seeking real
property tax abatement for the Southeast corner of Main and Washington
Streets. It was noted that a new building consisting of 74, 000 square
feet and 6 stories in height would be constructed. Estimated cost would
be $7,000 ,000,000 and 140 new jobs would be created. Mr. Ben Hawkins
president of TCU and Mr. Ernie Szarwark, attorney, showed a diagram of
the project. It was noted that the project is contingent on a UDAG Grant.
The City should know by the end of this month about the grant. Mrs.
Schwartz noted that Section 108 CDBG Funds are also being considered for
financing. Such funds are future monies which are loaned to the City by
HUD. Mrs. Kolata noted that CDBG Funds are shrinking but hopefully
separate provisions will be incorporated for such draw-downs . The City
will entering into a lease-purchase agreement with TCU on the parking
garage for a 40 year period. Since the money is Section 108 in nature ,
when it is repaid it will go into a separate fund. The City is on a
six year repayment program with interest based on the time of draw-down.
There is a federal law addressing the maximum amount which can be borrowed
with repayment for a 20 year maximum. Monroe Park was financed this way
with a six year pay-back, however was paid back in three years. Following
discussion by the Committee, Councilman Taylor made a motion seconded by
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Councilman Beck that Resolution 9-C go to Council favorably. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Council Attorney noted that Resolution 9-B which is a petition
for real property tax abatement for Union Station located at 326 West
South Street could be heard in Committee today however should be continued
at the regular Council meeting until February 11th. She noted that at
the present time this petition would not satisfy any of the three tax
abatement criteria. However, if the Council passes the new tax abatement
ordinance (Bill No 3-85) on January 28th and after two publications: _
of that ordinance, the Union Station petition would then qualify under
the geographic criteria. Councilman Braboy then requested the report to
be given by Mrs . Kolata. She noted that the entire building would be
rehabilitated in two phases. Between 30-45 new jobs with an annual
payroll of $540 - $810,000 would be created. (a copy of the report is
attached)
Mr. Kevin Smith, owner of the property, noted that he plans to
use the facility for retail business. It would become the corporate
headquarters, of Soft Chip Company. He noted that it is a beautiful shell,
however will need all new plumbing, heating, electrical , roof, and
extensive interior and exterior modifications . He plans to make it the
focal point for the Studebaker Corridor. He then showed sketches of the
proposed plan. He noted that he will bring the model of the facility at
the time of public hearing on February 11th.
Mr. Jeff Gibney noted that since the Union Station is a historic
building that Southhold has become quite excited about the project. He
believes that Mr. Smith will make the project a successful one. Following
discussion by the Committee, Councilman Taylor made a motion seconded by
Councilman Beck that the. Committee recommend to the Council that Resolution
9-B be continued for public hearing to February 11, 1985. The motion
passed unanimously.
There being no further business to. come before the Couuaittee, the
meeting was adjourned at 5 : 10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Eugenia Braboy, Chairman