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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-87 Human Resources & Economic Development QtnututUtn at part HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mu tit elm= Council of t1, O ttg of*mall Stub: The March 23 , 1987 meeting of the Human Resources and-- Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairman , Councilman Eugenia Braboy , at 5 : 00 p .m . in the Council informal - meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen : Voorde, Barcome , Braboy , Puzzello , Taylor, Serge , Beck, and Paszek ; Jon- Hunt, K .C. Posius, Ernest Szarwark of the Barnes and Thornburg law offices , Elizabeth Leonard , Hedi Robinson , Pam Meyer , members of the news media , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand . Councilman Braboy noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No . 19-87 which would transfer $391 , 092 . 00 between various accounts within the division of community development . Beth Leonard noted that this was a technical bookkeeping correction and did not indicate any extra dollars available . She noted that the City will be receiving $2 .368 million ; however , they had anticipated receiving $2 . 540 million. She specified that the largest item in the transfer would cover 1985 and 1987 ULO (unspecified local options) appropriations . She noted that the ULO monies in 1986 were basically unallocated monies and program income received . Following discussion by the Committee , Councilman Taylor made a motion , secconded by Councilman Beck, that Bill No . 19-87 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed unanimously. The Committee then reviewed Resolution 87-21 which was a petition for real property tax abatement for the property located at 329 331-333 South Michigan Street . Mr . Jon Hunt noted that this was the petition on behalf of Business Communications which was delayed from the last Council meeting . It was also noted that the Redevelopment Commission had approved the request at their meeting of March 20 , 1987 . Hedi Robinson noted that the report from the Redevelopment Department had been given at the previous Council meeting and that the petitioner met the standards for a six (6) . years abatement . Following further discussion by the Committee members , Councilman Puzzello made a motion , seconded by Councilman Taylor , to recommend Resolution 87-21 favorably to Council. The =motion passed . The Committee then reviewed Resolution 87-25 , a resolution authorizing the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend to submit an application to the Indiana Enterprise Zone Board for an enterprise zone boundary modification. nRtt /R[tt PUBLISHING CO. 1 J \. i d I Human Resources/Econ Development March 23 , 1987 Page 2 Pam Meyer then explained the request . She noted that the request was required in order to expand the boundaries to include the Mastic area . She noted that the resolution would affect three (3) basic areas , namely : 1 ) the size that , if approved , a total of 2 . 93 square miles would be within the Zone with the State law providing for a maximum of 3 . 0 square miles ; 2) the employment figures would be changed ; and 3) the percentage regarding industrial development would also be changed . She noted that the meeting at the State level is scheduled for April 9 , 1987 . Mr . Ernest Szarwark of the Barnes and Thornburg law firm then briefly explained the three-phase project , He noted that the first phase would include a $5 million expansion to help address the problem of the lack of on-site storage warehouse facilities . He then explained the overall process of manufacturing vinyl gutters and siding . He noted that the final phase would be an expansion of the existing building for research and development . There are currently 292 hourly employees and 153 salaried and/or commission employees . Both of these classifications would be increased moderately. He emphasized the need to modernize the local facilities and that the petitioner was very much interested in remaining in South Bend . Mr . Al Okerson of the Mastic Corporation was also available for comment and questions . Following favorable comments by the Committee , Councilman Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beck, to recommend Resolution 87-25 favorably to Council . The motion passed unanimously. The Committee then reviewed Resolution 87-26 which would approve the application of the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend to the U. S . Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds to acquire existing housing . Mr . Al Watson noted that the application deadline was the 14th . He further noted that funds were to be made available for the development of "new public housing" and that the Housing Authority was interested in procurring fifty (50) units throughout the City . He noted that there are currently 455 applications on file which are on a waiting list and over 600 applications on file for individuals awaiting Section 8 housing . Approximately 30-40 names are taken off the list on a monthly basis . Councilman Voorde complimented the Housing Authority with regard to their rehabilitation project on Taylor Street . Councilman Barcome and Councilman Serge also had favorable comments over the rehabilitation . Mr . Watson that the project should be completed within the next thirty (30) days . 2 \. 4 Human Resources/Econ Development March 23 , 1987 Page 3 Following discussion , Councilman Barcome made a motion , seconded by Councilman Taylor , that Resolution 87-26 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed . The Committee then reviewed Resolution 87-27 which would approve an order from the Area Plan Commission regarding the development plan for the South Bend Central Development area. Hedi Robinson noted that the resolution would confirm the addition of one (1 ) parcel to the South Bend Central Development area with is located in the Monroe Park area. Following discussion, Councilman Puzzello made a motion , seconded by Councilman Barcome , that Resolution 87-27 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed . The Committee then reviewed Resolutions 87-28 and 87-30 which would authorize the Mayor to submit an application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for an industrial development grant and an industrial development fund loan . Mr . K.C . Posius described the overall purposes of the resolutions . He noted that the loan and grant would involve approximately $157 , 000 with regard to the Mastic Corporation . He noted that there would be a five (5) year repayment at five percent (5%) interest which would be funded through the tax incrimental financing (TIF) . With the loan and grant , Mastic will be able to make their needed expansion and he highlighted the need for the access road to the development . Mr . Jon Hunt noted that the State Department of Commerce had given preliminary approval to the grant and loan application . Following further discussion by the Committee members , Councilman Taylor made a motion , seconded by Councilman Beck , that Resolutions 87-28 and 87-30 be recommended favorably to Council . The motion passed . There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5 :35 p .m. Respectfully submitted , Councilman Eugenia Braboy , Chairman 3