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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-23-95 Community & Economic Development Commfttss Zsport: Community and Economic Development Committee to Os Common £ouittfl of the tttlj of south Stub: The October 23, 1995 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 3:55 P.M.in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members:Kelly,Zakrzewski,Washington, Puzzello, Luecke, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski; Bill Eagan, Citizen Member, Bill Panzica, Mike Urbanski, Peter G. Trybulia, and Jack Alessandra, Mike Beitzinger, Don Porter,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 95-78 which is a tax abatement request for South Phillipa. Mr. Mike Beitzinger noted that this was continued from the last Common Council meeting and involves the property located at 2208 West Indiana Ave., 1616, 1802 and 1819 South Phillipa Street. It is for a residentially distressed five year real property tax abatement with the petitioner being Habitat for Humanity. It was noted that they have received no previous tax abatements and qualify for the tax abatement. Mr. Mike Urbanski, a Member of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, made the formal presentation. He noted that with these properties being designated that there would be 21 total Habitat for Humanity homes in St. Joseph County. Council Member Kelly and Council Member Zakrzewski spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution and noted how valuable such a program is to our community. Following discussion, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Resolution No. 95-78 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No.95-82 which is a five year personal property tax abatement request for Interplastic Corporation for the property located at 1545 South Olive Street and also Resolution No.95-83 which is a ten year real property tax abatement for Interplastic Corporation located at the same address. Mike Beitzinger reviewed the memorandum from the Community and Economic Development Department dated October 13, 1995 which concluded that the petitioner meets the qualifications for both the ten year real property tax abatement and the five year personal tax abatement(copy attached). Mr. Jack L. Alessandra the President of the company made the formal presentation. He noted that the corporation has been located in South Bend for the past 18 years.This is a 3 million dollar project which would create 23 new jobs. The company exports to the Far- East,Canada, and throughout the United States. Following favorable comments from the Committee, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Resolution Nos. 95-82 and 95-83 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. • Committee Report Community and Economic Development October 23, 1995 Page 2 The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 95-84 which would amend Resolution No. 2251-95 and 2247-95 to replace the South Bend Redevelopment Commission on behalf of Absorbtech,LLC with the name AT of Indiana,LLC. Mr. Mike Beitzinger noted that this Resolution would be in name only if the Resolutions identified within this subject Resolution were adopted by the Common Council in June and that all the particulars of the project remain the same. Mr.Peter G. Trybulia the Attorney for the petitioner noted that they were advised that they must create a new entity in order to hold the land. Council Member Kelly reiterated erated that the Resolution in question only changes the name. Following discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski that Resolution No. 95-84 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 95-85 which would designate the property at 3900 West William Richardson Drive as an Economic Development area for personal property tax abatement for South Bend Absorbtech,LLC. Mr.Mike Beitzinger reviewed the Community and Economic and Development Department memorandum dated October 16, 1995 which concluded that the petitioner meets the qualification for a five year personal property tax abatement(copy attached).He noted that the amount in the report on page 2 should be$604,000.00 and not$674,000.00. Mr.Peter Trybulia the Attorney for the petitioner gave further comments.He noted that this is a resource recovery type for equipment and that since IDEM no longer reviews such request that all authority now rests with the Common Council. Council Member Puzzello complimented the petitioner for the equal opportunity policy statement on affirmative action. Council Member Washington however stated that the petitioner should go beyond the policy statement provided. Following discussion, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion, seconded by Council member Puzzello that Resolution No. 95-85 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 95-86 which would designate the property located at 401 South Michigan Street as a Economic Revitalization area for purposes of a six year real property tax abatement for South Bend Redevelopment Commission on behalf of the Western Ave. Partners,LLC. Mr. Mike Beitzinger reviewed the Community and Economic Development report dated October 16, 1995 which concluded that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a six year real property tax abatement. Mr. Beitzinger also noted that on,page 2 paragraph 4 under report summary that"Sample-Ewing Development Area"should be deleted and substituted with"South Bend Central Development Area"instead. Committee Report Community and Economic Development October 23, 1995 Page 3 Mr. Bill Panzica made the presentation. He showed the artist rendering of the proposed building to be used by the US Federal Bankruptcy Court and the US Marshal's offices. It was noted that the tenants will have a fifteen year lease. Following discussion Council Member 95-86 be recommended favorably to Council,. Member Washington that Resolution motion passed. III addresses a lease for The Committee the South Bend Department flEcon Economic Development. office space for Larry Magliozzi made the presentation. He noted that Pam Meyer would do the presentation this evening. He noted that this would be a renewal of the current lease se of approximately 1,700 square feet on the forth floor of the First Bank Building• no renovation contemplated. It is for a one year lease with an option to renew and that is the reason for the substitution. Following discussion,Council Member 5 87 be Washington ecommended favorably to Counc� .' The Member Zakrzewski that Resolution No. motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No.95-88 which would authorize the Mayor to submit an application for planning addressed in tIt he proposed Resolution. was encouraged by the EDA to apply for the monies discussion,Council Member Washington made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Resolution No. 95-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Roland Kelly,Chairperson Community and Economic Development Attachments • •