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The September 14 , 1987 meeting of the Human Resources and
Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chair-
mand Councilman Eugenia Braboy at 5 : 20 p.m. in the Council
informal meeting room.
, Persons in attendance included : Councilmen Braboy, Voorde,
Serge, Beck, Zakrzewski, and Taylor ; Ann Kolata, Jon Hunt , T.
Brooks Brademas , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Councilman Braboy noted that the first item on the agenda
was to review Resolution No . 87-72 which would designate the
property commonly known as 716 North Niles Avenue as an economic
revitalization area for real property tax abatement .
Ann Kolata noted that the state law had changed effective
July 1 , 1987 and that the Statement of Benefit Section is in the
process of being modified. All of the forms are currently being
redrafted but will be made available shortly.
She indicated that the proposed tax abatement petition was
for a six year real property tax abatement. She further indicated
that it was within an impact area and that the developer has
agreed to conform to the central development regulations. It was
also noted that the re-development had approved the proposal.
Councilman Voorde questioned which petitions had to go through
the design review committee. Mrs. Kolata indicated that all those
in the downtown area must have approval for the exterior proposals.
Mr. Brademas indicated that he had no problems to date with the
committee. He then reviewed the plans in greater detail. He
noted that to date one-hundred forty-two (142) new jobs had been
created at his last project with twenty-five percent (25%) being
minority employees. He indicated that the new project would have
eighty units with eight units in each of ten buildings plus a gate
house. He anticipated that it would be like a "residence inn".
He then showed a picture of the proposed drawing to the committee
and indicated that the project was primarily aimed at individuals
who are interested in staying for ten to fourteen days or longer .
He noted that the Inlan Steel Executives were in need of such
long term lodging. He further indicated that there would be twen-
ty. two bedroom units and sixty one bedroom units. The average
cost would be sixty-five dollars per day including breakfast and
that the cost would decrease as the stay increases.
The Council Attorney indicated that there would be needed
changes to the tax rate numbers in the resolution which she read
and would advise the city clerk' s office of the changes . Following
further discussion Councilman Taylor made a motion seconded by
Councilman Serge that the amended version of Resolution No . 87-72
be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed .
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Councilman Braboy noted that with the increasing development
of the downtown and tax abatement proposals that the council
must play an increasing role in making sure that they are in touch
with the desires of the developers as well as the long term
effects of the tax impact.
Mr. Hunt then reviewed Resolution No. 87-73 which would
approve recommendations concerning the need for proper location
of parking facilities within the downtown area. He indicated that
the overall report was a part of the Macog study which showed the
need for additional parking in the downtown area. He also indicated
that he had additional copies of the "South Bend-Downtown Develop-
ment plan 1987-2000, phase 1" for all council members.
Therebeing no further business to come before the committee,
the meeting was adjourned at 5 :40 p .m.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilman Eugenia Braboy, Chairman