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The August 27, 2001 meeting of the Community&Economic Development Committee was called
to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Roland Kelly at 4:50 p.m. in the Council Informal
Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, King, Varner,
Ujdak, Coleman, Kirsits and White; Citizen Member Isabel Gonzalez, Jon Hunt, Mike Beitinger,
Beth Leonard, Pam Coleman, John E. Coleman, Bob Luann, Mary Boo, Terry Bland of the
outb Nutt' Zribunt,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Kelly noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 64-01 which
would transfer $ 450,000 among various accounts within the Department of Community and
Economic Development.
Beth Leonard made the presentation. She noted that the monies were from unspent monies within
the Department.
Dr. Varner inquired about the South Michigan Street acquisition and demolition. Jon Hunt stated
that of the $300,000 for that project that approximately $ 80,000 would be recovered based on
20,000 square feet @ $ 4.00 per square foot. It would go through the regular redevelopment
process including an open public bid process.
Following discuss, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits
that Bill No. 64-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 63-01 which would establish Fund No. 426 TIF District-
Central Medical Services. Beth Leonard made the presentation. She stated that a new TIF District
was created approximately one year ago and that now that funds will be coming in that a separate
account is required to be created.
Following discuss, Council Member Ujdak made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner
that Bill No. 63-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 01-71 which is a five (5) year residential real property tax
abatement request for the property located at 2639 West Jefferson Boulevard on behalf of John E.
Coleman.
Michael Beitzinger, Assistant Director of Economic Development, reviewed his report dated
August 17, 2001 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans to build a 1,886 square foot
home which would be valued at$ 115,000.00. The report concluded that the petitioner meets the
qualifications for a 5-year residential tax abatement under § 2-77.1 addressing single family real
property abatement of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Mr. & Mrs. Coleman and representatives of BL Buidlers stated that the development will be a
"win/win" for all parties. They provided a sketch of the type of home construction (copy
attached).
Following discussion, Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Varner that Bill No. 01-71 be recommended favorably. The motion passed.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Kelly adjourned
the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Roland Kelly,Council Member R Y rperson
Community and Economic Development Committee
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