HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-03 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2003
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council
Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, December 8, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting
was called to order by Council President Karen L. White and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
were given.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Present: James Aranowski
1st District
Charlotte Pfeifer
2nd District
Roland Kelly
3rd District
Karl King
4t" District Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
David Varner
5t' District
Ervin Kuspa
6th District
Sean Coleman
At -Large Vice - President
Al "Buddy" Kirsits
At -Large
Karen L. White
At -Large President
Absent: None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand Council Attorney
Loretta J. Duda City Clerk
Sandra M. Parmerlee Chief Deputy City Clerk
Janice I. Talboom Deputy City Clerk
REPORT FROM THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes
of the November 24, 2003 meeting of the Council and found them to be correct. Therefore, we
recommend the same be approved.
Members of the Sub - Committee on Minutes
s/Karen L. White
s/David Varner
Councilmember Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the November 24, 2003 meeting of
the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF DATE /TIME FOR COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
President White advised that the Common Council organizational meeting will take place on January
5, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF REAPPOINTMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
President White announced the reappointment of Mr. Robert Hunt and Ms. Marcia Jones to the
Redevelopment Commission.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3273 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING
JAMES ARANOWSKI FOR HIS DEDICATED YEARS OF
SERVICE AS THE FIRST DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council is proud to honor James Aranowski, who
succeeded Stephen J. Luecke in representing the residents and business owners of the 1st
Councilmanic District; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that as the Chairperson of the Personnel and
Finance Committee, Council Member Aranowski has chaired a countless number of committee
meetings where he provided keen insights when reviewing the proposed civil city budgets and
appropriation ordinances over the years; and
WHEREAS, the Council would also like to recognize Council Member Aranowski's
leadership in having served as the Council's Vice - President and also his service as a member of the
City Negotiating Teams where he provided valuable direction and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Aranowski sponsored timely and needed legislation this year
which implemented new public safety regulations for large eating and drinking establishments which
operate in downtown South Bend, which will continue to foster safe environments for those wishing
to patronize such facilities, as the downtown area continues to flourish and attract many residents
and visitors to its many attractions; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Aranowski currently serves on the Parks, Recreation, Cultural
Arts and Entertainment Committee; the Information and Technology Committee; the Public Works
and Property Vacation Committee; and the Utilities Committee, in addition to being the Chairperson
of the Personnel and Finance Committee and in each of these capacities he provides useful data in
proudly representing the interests of the residents and businesses in the 1 st District of South Bend,
Indiana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly honors the 1 ST DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES ARANOWSKI for his
dedicated years of service to the City of South Bend and especially the residents and business owners
of the 1 st District.
Section II. The Common Council commends 1ST DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
JAMES ARANOWSKI for his many contributions to our community; and wishes him continued
success with his brother, David, in providing professional accounting services.
Section III. The Council wishes "Jimmer" and his bride, Robin, many great years ahead as
they cheer on the Chicago Cubs and the Fighting Irish, and the Council further wishes them many
rounds of golf on courses both here and abroad.
Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District
s /Roland Kelly, Third District
s /Karl King, Fourth District
s /Dr. David Varner, Fifth District
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s /Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District
s /Sean Coleman, At Large
s /Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large
s /Karen L. White, At Large
s /Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand,
Council Attorney
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ATTEST:
s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
DECEMBER 8, 2003
s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
Councilmember Sean Coleman, 4319 Foxfire Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for
this Resolution by first offering his comments and then reading the Resolution in its entirety and
presenting it to Councilmember Aranowski.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
Resolution.
Councilmember Aranowski thanked the employees of the City of South Bend, City Clerk Loretta
Duda and her staff, the Mayor, members of the Council and especially the residents of the First
District for whom it was a privilege to serve.
Additionally, Councilmembers White, Kelly, Pfeifer, Kirsits and Kuspa offered comments and
thanked Councilmember Aranowski for his years of service on the Council.
Councilmember King made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember
Kirsits seconded the motion which carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 3274 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING
KARL KING FOR HIS DEDICATED YEARS OF SERVICE
AS THE FOURTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council is proud to honor Karl King, who succeeded
John Broden in representing the residents of the 4th Councilmanic District; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that as the Chairperson of the Community and
Economic Development Committee, Council Member King has been the leader in overhauling the
City's tax abatement ordinance by developing a system which promotes positive development
throughout the city —from plain vanilla to a decadent hot fudge sundae; and
WHEREAS, the Council would also like to recognize Council Member King's leadership
in chairing the Information and Technology Committee and spearheading a comprehensive survey
of the City's computer hardware and software needs; and
WHEREAS, as President of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Council
Member Karl King has provided invaluable insight into the proposed new zoning ordinance which
will impact zoning uses and proposed development throughout the City of South Bend for decades
to come; and
WHEREAS, Council Member King has been a true public servant who has dedicated his
time and many talents to being the Chairperson of the Council's Committee of the Whole; and who
has been a key player in spearheading the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization
(NNRO) to "ensure neighborhood stability and sustainability for the benefit of current and future
residents and business owners" by stimulating "private sector investment within the neighborhood
by improving the "overall livability of the Northeast Neighborhood ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly honors the 4TH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER KARL KING for his tenacious
and dedicated leadership in creatively addressing issues and providing probative analysis in
suggesting workable solutions to a variety of municipal concerns.
Section II. The Common Council commends 4TH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER KARL
KING for his many contributions to the South Bend community, which are far too many to list in this
Resolution; and wish him many great fishing trips to Minnesota as well as many memorable times
together with his wife, Margaret, in the years ahead as they enjoy trips to Palm Springs and other
places which they both enjoy.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /James Aranowski, First District s /Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District
s /Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District s /Sean Coleman, At Large
s /Roland Kelly, Third District s /Al "Buddy" Kirsits, At Large
s /Dr. David Varner, Fifth District s /Karen L. White, At Large
s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
s /Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand,
Council Attorney
s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
Councilmember Charlotte Pfeifer made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its
entirety and presenting it to Councilmember King.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
Resolution.
Councilmember King stated that serving and working with the residents of the 4th District has been
a rewarding part of the job. He also stated that he appreciated the honor of this Resolution but even
more he appreciated having served the last five (5) years with this Council. Councilmember King
noted that it has impressed him that members of the Council worked together as partners linked
together by a common thread of principal and dedication to an ideal which is best expressed as
saying that good government is the power of community inaction. The theory of social justice made
real is what he has been able to experience being on the Council. Councilmember King thanked the
Council for the Resolution and the honor associated with it and thanked them for the privilege of
working with the Council for the last five (5) years.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried.
Councilmembers Kirsits and Kelly offered comments and thanked Councilmember King for his
years of dedication as a great leader to the residents of the 4th District and the entire City.
RESOLUTION NO. 3275 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING
LORETTA J. DUDA FOR HER EIGHT YEARS OF
SERVICE AS CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that on January 1, 1996,
Loretta J. Duda began serving citizens of South Bend as their City Clerk; and
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WHEREAS, the Common Council notes that Loretta J. Duda's service to the community
as City Clerk followed eight (8) distinguished years of service as a Council Member at Large on the
South Bend Common Council; and
WHEREAS, some of the many duties carried out by the City Clerk include certifying
-- documents, administering "Oaths of office ", preparing legal advertisements and notices, maintaining
the South Bend Municipal Code, maintaining all records of the South Bend Common Council,
attending all regular and special meetings of the Council, overseeing the Ordinance Violations
Bureau, and performing marriages; and
WHEREAS, at the end of eight (8) years of service as City Clerk, Loretta J. Duda, has far
exceeded her office's program goals of serving as a "resource of information and referral; to serve
as historian; store and preserve records for future generations "; and as Ordinance Violations Clerk
for the City's Ordinance Violations Bureau she and her staff has more than met the bureau's goal
of collecting ordinance violations, fines and penalties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly honors the CITY CLERK LORETTA J. DUDA for eight (8) dedicated years of
service to the South Bend community as City Clerk.
Section II. The Common Council commends CITY CLERK LORETTA J. DUDA for hiring
a staff who have been professional in assisting her in carrying out the multi- faceted duties in the
Office of the City Clerk and the Ordinance Violations Bureau.
Section III. The South Bend Common Council wishes Loretta and her husband, Dan, many
wonderful years together as she returns to the private sector, and hopes that she will have many
memorable rounds of golf where she beats par or gets a hole in one.
Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /James Aranowski, First District
s /Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District
s /Roland Kelly, Third District
s /Karl King, Fourth District
s/Dr. David Varner, Fifth District
s /Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District
s /Sean Coleman, At Large
s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large
s/Karen L. White, At Large
s/Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand,
Council Attorney
s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
Councilmember Roland Kelly made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety
and presenting it to City Clerk Loretta Duda.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
Resolution.
City Clerk Loretta Duda stated that she believes that the quickest way to get a lot of good done for
a lot of people is through politics and service. She stated that the work that is accomplished by a
Councilmember, or a Department Head or an elected official is done for the community. Ms. Duda
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stated that she has been blessed because it has been an honor and a privilege to serve for the last
twenty -four (24) years of giving back to the community and she appreciates this acknowledgment.
Councilmember Pfeifer stated that she appreciates the time Ms. Duda provided to her to give her
direction and made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Coleman
seconded the motion which carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 3276 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING
SANDRA M. PARMERLEE FOR HER NINE YEARS OF
SERVICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that approximately nine years
ago Sandra M. Parmerlee began working in the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council notes that Sandy's prior experience ofworking in the City
Attorney's office, being the Clerk to the Board of Public Works and being the Clerk to the Board of
Safety enabled her to bring a wealth of knowledge to her position when she began working in the
Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Council further acknowledges that in March of 1999, Sandra M. Parmerlee
was promoted to be the Chief Deputy Clerk whose duties encompass among other things developing
procedures which assure the accuracy of the legislative records ofthe South Bend Common Council,
preparing Committee meeting notices, attending the Council meetings and preparing minutes of the
regular and special meetings of the South Bend Common Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council
hereby publicly honors the CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK SANDRA M. PARMERLEE for nine (9)
dedicated years of service in the Office of the City Clerk.
Section II. The Common Council commends Sandra M. Parmerlee for her service to others
through her home church, and hopes that she will continue to keep in touch with the many friends
which she has made over the years due to her many years of service of working in the County -City
Building; and further wishes her and her friends in the Red Hat Club many great and fun -times
together in the years ahead.
Section III. The South Bend Common Council further wishes Sandy and her daughter Sara,
the very best in the years ahead and wishes them both many fulfilling and memorable times together
as they each venture out into new and challenging endeavors.
Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /James Aranowski, First District
s /Charlotte D. Pfeifer, Second District
s /Roland Kelly, Third District
s /Karl King, Fourth District
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s /Dr. David Varner, Fifth District
s /Ervin Kuspa, Sixth District
s /Sean Coleman, At Large
s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large
s /Karen L. White, At Large
s /Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand,
Council Attorney
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s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk
DECEMBER 8, 2003
s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
City Clerk Loretta Duda noted that Ms. Parmerlee has served for twenty -four (24) years with the
City of South Bend in various capacities.
Councilmember David Varner, 1306 Clayton Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation
for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety, offering his comments and presenting it to Ms.
Parmerlee.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
City Clerk Loretta Duda stated that Ms. Parmerlee has not only dedicated her time to her job but
also the community and stated that it has been a pleasure working with her.
There was no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to
this Resolution.
Councilmember King made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried.
Ms. Parmerlee thanked the Council for the honor of this Resolution. She stated that she has truly
enjoyed working in the City Clerk's office the last nine (9) years and hopes to continue her
employment with the City in January.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 7:40 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding.
Councilmember King explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance
with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code.
Councilmember King announced that the Petitioner of Bill No. 62 -03 has asked that the Public
Hearing on this bill be postponed until January 12, 2004.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BILL NO. 75 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
1804 & 2014 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, 1610,1628,
1636 & 1721 CIRCLE AVENUE AND 218 SOUTH GRANT
STREET ALL IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this
Committee met this afternoon and it was the consensus of the Committee to send this bill to the full
Council with an unfavorable recommendation.
Mr. Jeff Myer, Staff Member, Area Plan Commission, 1 lth Floor County -City Building, South
Bend, Indiana, residing at 1805 Hickory Road, South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the
Area Plan Commission.
Mr. Myers advised that the Petitioners are requesting a zone change from "D" Light Industrial, `B"
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Height and Area to `B" Heavy Industrial, "F" Height and Area to allow industrial uses including,
but not limited to, petroleum refining and other industrial uses. The property contains industrial
uses. Located to the north and west are industrial uses zoned "D' Light Industrial, `B" Height and
Area. To the south are industrial uses and commercial uses zoned `B" Heavy Industrial, "F" Height
and Area. To the east are industrial uses zoned "D" Light Industrial, "E" Height and Area, a
restaurant zoned "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area, and churches and single family homes
zoned "A" Residential, "a" Height and Area. Access to the site is from Washington Avenue. Water
and sewer are available to the site. The drainage has not been addressed by the Petitioner. The total
site to be rezoned is 20.9 acres. Of that, the buildings will occupy 1.8 acres or 8.6% of the site.
Parking and drives will occupy 19.1 % of the site, gravel, storage and processing areas will occupy
64.1 per cent of the site. Open space will occupy 8.2% of the site. A check of the Agency's maps
indicates that no public wells, wetlands, flood or environmental hazard areas are present. The site
plan is preliminary. At its October 21, 2003 meeting, the Area Plan Commission sent this Petition
to the Common Council with an unfavorable recommendation. This property was previously zoned
"B" Heavy Industrial. On June 18, 1991, the Area Plan Commission recommended approval of a
neighborhood rezoning which was subsequently approved in July by the Common Council for the
West Washington- Chapin Development Area. This property was down zoned to "D" Light
Industrial with the expectation that, eventually, less intense industrial uses will emerge. The goals
of the West Washington - Chapin rezoning were to protect the residential areas of the neighborhood
by providing firm zoning district boundaries and reduce the Height and Area Districts. This current
rezoning petition is directly against the original vision set forth by the Area Plan Commission, the
Common Council, and by the residents of the West Washington- Chapin neighborhood in 1991.
Mr. Anthony Zappia, Attorney at Law, 52582 State Road 933 North, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill on behalf of Hurwich Iron Company and Access Indiana which is the land
holding company for Hurwich Iron.
Mr. Zappia stated that at a meeting held in September with the Near Westside Neighborhood
Association the Petitioners thought they crafted an Agreement that was fair and equitable and
permitted all of the parties to move forward and as part of that the ordinance was amended. He
stated that Hurwich sought the continuation of the scrap metal junkyard and petroleum refining
facility with permission to operate a facility for the crushing, grinding and storage of concrete,
asphalt and related materials and grinding, shredding, and storage of tree, leaf and related organic
materials including the coloring of treated mulch material and storage of compost on the site. He
stated that there was not going to be a landfill or a transfer station. Mr. Zappia noted that Ms.
Noreen Dean - Moran, President, Near Westside Neighborhood Association spoke in favor of this
proposal to the members of the Area Plan Commission. He further noted that should there be any
modification to this request they would have to go through the entire zoning process all over again.
Mr. Zappia stated that property located to the north is zoned "D" Industrial, to the west is Batteast
Construction and Ritschard Brothers, to the south is property zoned "E" Heavy Industrial and to the
east is land zoned light industrial. Properties to the north, west, south and east are all zoned
industrial and are trucking operations.
Mr. Zappia advised that the property in question is composed of twenty -one (21) acres. The
property was zoned "E" Heavy Industrial for decades and Hurwich has been on this site for over
eighty -six (86) years. In 1991 the neighborhood decided to make this a "D" Industrial site and
unquestionably, Mr. Jim Hurwich would never have agreed to that modification if he knew it would
not include recycling. Mr. Zappia noted that the zoning classification at that site now is an open
zoning classification. It permits fifty -three (53) different types of uses of which he stated a few that
would be disadvantageous to the neighborhood. In addition to those proposed uses there are one
hundred twenty -five (125) commercial uses of which he stated several.
Mr. Zappia indicated that at the present time the Petitioner processes scrap metal which is shipped
to an end consumer. It is a form of recycling. He noted that they were grandfathered to continue that
operation and they will. He further noted that it did not make sense in 1991 that this was a scrap iron
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this site as a scrap iron and recycling facility. The same is applicable to their petroleum refining
operation which has been in existence for twenty (20) years. There are above ground oil tanks for
the storage and distribution of petroleum products. They receive products from a number of sources
and then distribute to the foundries and asphalt plants so they do not have to use virgin oil. This
saves construction costs and is a form of recycling. This would not be permitted in the "D" zoning
that was approved in 1991 with no objection from Mr. Hurwich who wanted to see recycling
continued. Hurwich would now like to continue a crushing operation. They would crush asphalt,
brick and concrete into aggregate. The asphalt, brick and concrete that would normally go to the
landfill would now be crushed for utilization on construction projects. This operation would be done
on the central southern portion of the site and would be behind buildings. The grinding operation
would occur approximately three (3) to four (4) months of the year. They would stockpile material
and then crush the material. This work is subbed out and they use the same contractor that the City
of South Bend uses. Mr. Zappia advised that Hurwich is permitted to do the crushing operation for
their personal use at this time. He asked why they could not get permission to do that for the other
potential users so they can save the landfills and some costs to the construction industry. Mr. Zappia
advised that they would like to do wood grinding on the site. They would take organic material
which they would shred and color and resell as landscape material to a larger user. They would use
a water soluble non toxic dye and meet all EPA standards. This would all be done in a closed
machine and is another form of their recycling operation. Mr. Zappia stated that his client, Mr.
Mike Morris, a fourth generation member of the Hurwich family, studied foundry practices in college
and managed the trucking division for his uncle, Mr. Jim Hurwich. He knows everything about the
operation and has been a proponent for recycling. In 1981 he purchased the division of the company.
Additionally, he and his wife currently operate and own US Scrap & Recycling in South Bend
located on South Walnut Street and since 2002, he has committed to clean up the Hurwich site in
a way that is beneficial to all parties concerned. Mr. Zappia asked the Council to look at the merit
of some of the issues they will hear this evening. He stated that they will hear about truck traffic.
The Petitioner will fully cooperate with the City Engineer in routing traffic away from the residential
area and they believe they will not add any additional traffic. There is truck traffic already to the
north, east, west and south as this area is heavy industrial. Mr. Zappia stated that Hurwich does
not create dust for Frankie's Barbeque. Perhaps other trucks going down the road do but it is not
from Hurwich. Mr. Zappia noted that the Council will hear issues about noise. He noted that there
are Health Department and City codes to control that. Hurwich does not create noise and there have
been no complaints to them about noise. There are one hundred ten (I 10) trains that go by this area
each day which is one (1) train every twelve (12) minutes. In 1978 the South Bend Economic
Corporation sold to Hurwich Iron additional surrounding land for expansion at the present site. He
noted that Hurwich currently crushes for their own use and a yes vote on this rezoning will allow
them to sell the recycled material to the public. Mr. Zappia stated that Hurwich is ready to invest
$1 million in equipment and will probably add ten (10) employees with a salary range of twelve
dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) to eighteen dollars ($18.00) an hour. Hurwich is trying to improve
the property and they have been there for eighty -six (86) years.
Councilmember King noted that the original ordinance filed with the Council which was referred
to the Area Plan Commission came back with modifications in which they have agreed to inserting
some provisions regarding limited uses. Because of that, the Council should be hearing the
substitute version of the bill. Councilmember King asked both Mr. Zappia and Mr. Myers to
acknowledge that in fact the substitute version of the bill is what they have been referring to in their
presentations. Both gentlemen acknowledged this fact. Therefore, Councilmember Coleman made
a motion to document that the Council is conducting this Public Hearing on the substitute version
of this bill. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
Mr. Mike Danch, Danch, Hamer & Associates, 2422 Viridian Drive, South Bend, Indiana, reminded
the Council that they have received a copy of the site plan for this rezoning and that is what the
Petitioner would be held to. Under the guidelines for "D" Light Industrial the Hurwich area has
some fencing which is all that is required. As part of this rezoning procedure they will add an
additional one thousand (1,000) lineal feet of berming and landscaping along Washington Street by
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Adams Engineering and also along the portion of Washington Street which is the main entrance at
the point Circle Avenue was vacated. As part of that, the berming will be eight (8) to ten (10) feet
tall and on top of the berm they would add additional evergreen screening. Also, as part of the
mounding area they will add ground cover. This should take care of any issues about dust along at
least the portion that is existing for the berm that is there today. They will also add street trees along
Washington Street pursuant to Park Department guidelines.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
Mr. Mike Jones, 1337 Joyce Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is the operator of a
woodworking and landscaping business with a warehouse at 1636 Circle Avenue. He stated that
the warehouse is directly across the street from where some of these materials have been crushed
with the nearest pile being about one hundred (100) feet away. Mr. Jones stated that he has been
at this location for six (6) years for as much as twelve (12) hours a day and dust and noise is not an
issue when Hurwich does their crushing. Mr. Jones informed the Council that he likes all the good
things that are happening in this area and believes that this operation will fit in well. He noted that
the truck and train traffic make the noise. He suggested that perhaps big piles of rock might deaden
the noise from the trains which blow their whistle at Olive Street. Mr. Jones stated that this is a
noisy area with a lot of other industry nearby and he asked the Council to give this Petition a
favorable recommendation.
Mr. Michael J. Carmichael, 5905 U.S. 31 South, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he was hired by
Mr. Mike Morris of Hurwich Iron to do dozing and other things that involved heavy equipment.
The only time there was any dust it was not on the Hurwich property but was along the fence on the
railroad side. He noted that there is a lot of trash along the tracks and Mr. Morris wanted it cleaned
up and that it what they did. It did start to make some dust and they had instructions that if anything
made dust they were to stop work.
There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to this bill.
Mr. Sean Trotter, Owner, Frankie's Barbeque, submitted photographs to the Council. He stated that
when Mr. Mike Morris first brought this proposal to the community he mentioned that he was only
going to do mulch which will definitely cause an odor. Mr. Trotter informed the Council that the
photographs show what should have been cleaned up and rectified. Mr. Trotter stated that his
restaurant has a patio and he has spent over eighty thousand dollars ($80,000.00) in the last couple
of years trying to improve the neighborhood along with other community people. When the wind
blew this summer, all the dirt from the mounds of dirt on the Hurwich property came onto his
property and his customers could not dine on the patio. Mr. Trotter stated that the dust caused a
major problem for his business and what Mr. Morris is proposing to do will not benefit the
community. He also noted that he employs sixteen (16) full time individuals which should be
considered. Mr. Trotter asked that the Council also take into consideration all the heavy traffic that
will come down Washington Street. He further noted that there are five (5) churches that have all
put money into development and Mr. Mike Morris and his company have never done anything for
this area. Mr. Trotter asked for the Council to send this bill with an unfavorable vote.
Mr. Richard Chambliss, 1243 Van Buren, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that some
time ago his father purchased property located behind the Hurwich property and wondered why he
got such a good deal. When summer came and the Hurwich trucks would come down the street,
metal would be falling off and Hurwich showed no respect for the people. He stated that they
should have come before the Council then to get some results. Mr. Chambliss informed the Council
that he does not trust Hurwich. He attends St. Augustine Church and would be disappointed if the
Council lets Hurwich do what they want to do. Mr. Chambliss stated that at certain times in the
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summer residents had to close their doors because when Hurwich dumped, the dust flow came right
over into the neighborhood and they did not get any kind of respect.
Ms. Sue Hockman, 1402 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she resides a
block or two (2) from the factory. She stated that everyone in the neighborhood is against this
zoning because if Hurwich gets this zoning they do not know how many other factories will want
the higher zoning. Ms. Hockman stated that Mr. Zappia mentioned a neighborhood meeting at
which Hurwich received favorable response but did not mention another meeting that was held in
which no one or very few people said yes. Ms. Hockman informed the Council that she previously
lived on Jefferson Street and later acquired a new house on Washington Street. She has also worked
on the West Washington Chapin Renovation Board and they have been dedicated to get this
neighborhood to where it is now. The Board had a wish list and things were accomplished. They
are now down to the last of the list and a factory that wants to have a higher level of industrial zoning
will cause everything they have worked for to go down the tube. Ms. Hockman stated that she
understands the position of Hurwich is to make more money but she is from the neighborhood and
she is willing to work this out with Hurwich that maybe all of them can be happy and would work
to help Mr. Morris get his factory like he wants it but possibly someplace else.
Mr. Curtis Owens, 1126 North Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that he grew
up at 1636 Florence Street and he remembers Hurwich Iron because a lot of times people could not
get jobs. Mr. Zappia made statements that jobs would be available for the youth. However, Mr.
Owens stated that he does not trust Hurwich because they did not do much to provide employment
in the 1960's. He further stated that the crushing of the concrete will cause dust. Mr. Owens
informed the Council that a lot of money has been spent to improve the area and this action would
take the neighborhood backwards when they should be going forward. He questioned why they
couldn't take these operations out of the neighborhood because there will also be a smell. If this
is allowed and Hurwich starts making money then they will want to try to do something else. Mr.
Owens stated that residents will start moving out of the neighborhood and they will be back where
they were.
Reverend Cary Batteast, 101 Adams Street, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is an Associate
Minister at the Greater St. John Church, which is across the street from Hurwich and Frankie's
Barbeque. Rev. Batteast stated that they respect Hurwich Iron for being in their community for
many years. In response to Mr. Zappia's reference to Batteast Construction, Rev. Batteast stated
that Batteast Construction owns property on Washington Street which they use only for storage.
Reverend Batteast noted that they rent storage from Batteast Real Estate which put up a building on
West Washington and there is no traffic from them. The difference between Batteast Construction
using property to restore stuff on Washington and Hurwich Iron, is that Batteast Construction has
always invested in the community and has always employed residents from the west side of South
Bend. Ritschard Brothers also owns property on West Washington Street and they have trucks every
once in a while coming in but Ritschard Brothers has invested in their churches and their community
on the west side of South Bend. Rev. Batteast stated that Hurwich Iron has never helped churches
across the street from them and there are five (5) in that immediate area. Truck and train traffic does
not smell. Truck and train traffic does not stir up dust that Hurwich puts out from crushing concrete.
Rev. Batteast concluded by stating that he would not like Hurwich to crush concrete across the
street from where he buys food and from where he worships. Concrete is crushed on Lathrop and
Bendix in a hole that is eighty (80) feet deep but citizens still have to drive through dust.
Mr. Tom Broden, 201 West North Shore Drive, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that he
is a member of St. Augustine Parish located directly across the street from the property in question.
He stated that St. Augustine and all of the other churches and institutions in the area have for the
last thirty -five (35) years been engaged in very difficult efforts to upgrade this part ofthe community.
He is opposing this rezoning because he sees a step backwards in terms of the ideal that the people
in the neighborhood have for their residential area. All of the negative effects that have been stated
are important but also a very important negative aspect of the zoning will be the psychological or
reputation that would be derived from a sudden change in the approach in this neighborhood. The
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change from all of the efforts to upgrade the location as a residential and neighborhood area would
signal to some that this heavy industrial usage is a specter that would inhibit investment and would
be a question in the mind of a potential renter or a potential home builder and in the long run could
undermine all of the efforts of many people starting at least thirty five (3 5) years ago if not longer.
Ms. Vivian Salle, 16194 Baywood Lane, Granger, Indiana, stated that the Greater St. John
Missionary Baptist Church is located across the street from Hurwich Iron and on behalf of the church
membership of more than five hundred (500) families, she is registering a formal protest against
the proposal. Ms. Salle informed the Council that this church has been in the area since 1922 and
recently invested more than $1 million dollars in renovation and new building construction.
Additionally, they have plans for further improvement and new construction and will invest at least
another five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) to $1 million dollars in the next few years. It
is their belief that the Hurwich plans will diminish the property values in this area as well as
negatively affect the health of their members and the residents by the processing of raw wood and
storage at the plant. Ms. Salle noted that the representatives from Hurwich Iron have done an
excellent job in highlighting some of the existing environmental and aesthetic challenges that the
neighborhood contends with on a daily basis and they do not need to further aggravate and add to
those challenges. In conclusion, Ms. Salle informed the Council that the Greater St. John
Missionary Baptist Church asks that the Council give this rezoning request an unfavorable
recommendation.
Mr. Howard Buchanan, 1346 O'Brien Street, South Bend, Indiana, Member, Greater St. John
Church, stated that the operations being performed by Hurwich at this time seem to be okay but now
they want to do other things that he believes should receive an unfavorable recommendation. He
stated that Hurwich has advised that they will invest $1 million dollars to be able to crush and sell
concrete and he believes that they should invest somewhere else in the City of South Bend and not
at this location. In regards to selling materials for landscaping, Mr. Buchanan stated that the City
of South Bend has a mulching plant that gives away free mulch and it would be disadvantageous
to have someone else producing this material when it is already being produced. He reiterated the
comments of Ms. Salle that the Greater St. John Church is totally against this Petition. He also
reiterated that the church has made quite an investment as have other churches in the area. Mr.
Buchanan stated that it would be different if Hurwich needed the extra money but if they can invest
$1 million dollars in something they could invest it somewhere else.
Ms. Charlotte Huddleston, 211 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is a
member of St. Augustine's Church which has been in the community for the past seventy five (75)
years and has a rich heritage. She noted that the church has spent a lot of money for renovations and
she is concerned about the fallout from the dust on their church and other churches. Ms. Huddleston
informed the Council that she is not in favor of this request as Hurwich has not invested in the
community and she asked that the Council consider not giving this request a favorable vote.
There was no one else present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill.
In rebuttal, Mr. Zappia stated that Hurwich would sell mulch and not compost. As it relates to the
crushing operation, he stated that Hurwich has been doing crushing at the existing site for their
personal use so nothing really changes. Mr. Zappia noted that when Mrs. Hockman purchased her
home there was heavy industrial "D" and `B" zoning to the north, south, east and west of her. He
stated that it is correct that there are trucks running up and down that area one truck after another.
Mr. Zappia informed the Council that he spent forty -five (45) minutes in the area observing traffic
and counted seventeen (17) trucks. He asked what would happen to this area if these businesses
were eliminated along with the jobs they provide. He stated that everything that Hurwich is asking
to do they do right now but they want to be able to recycle the product and there are sufficient city
and state safeguards to protect the community. With regards to the comments and concerns from
Frankie's Barbeque, Mr. Zappia stated that they have been there for thirty (30) years and they have
another fifty -three (53) years to catch up with Hurwich.
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Councilmember Pfeifer thanked everyone for taking the time of come before the Council this
evening and for attending a public forum meeting that was held on December 2nd with Mr. Michael
Morris and Mr. Mike Danch to give the neighbors an opportunity to discuss what is going on in their
neighborhood in regards to the Hurwich request. She noted that about twenty (20) years ago the
neighbors in that area were fed up with the activities taking place on the corner of Walnut and
Washington and they wanted to revitalize the neighborhood. They hired a firm from Chicago who
did a survey and advised that on West Washington Street they needed to provide the opportunity for
new families to come and live and preserve the people who were already living there. New houses
plus multi - family were built and support was given to the existing businesses on Chapin Street.
Councilmember Pfeifer stated that they had a list and started out by cleaning up West Washington
Street. Business revitalization on Chapin Street is going well and is still moving. Part of what the
neighborhood wanted to do was to clean up the zoning in that neighborhood and the zoning was
changed because they wanted to encourage families to move in and to stay. Councilmember Pfeifer
stated that she is unclear why Mr. Hurwich was not notified at the time of that rezoning. It was the
neighbors who stood up and came together to revitalize that neighborhood and they were successful.
The City later joined in as a partner. Councilmember Pfeifer stated that there are five (5) major
churches located close to Hurwich Iron and everyone complains about dust. The neighbors do not
want to reverse the trend of all the hard work that has been done. South Bend Heritage and the City
of South Bend have made investments in this neighborhood. The neighbors very clearly wanted to
downsize the industry. By the end of the meeting on December 2nd they all agreed and Hurwich
Iron agreed that they would be willing to move out of the neighborhood so everyone left the meeting
thinking they supported Hurwich in what they want to do but they wanted them to do it somewhere
else as the neighbors continue the revitalization of that neighborhood. Councilmember Pfeifer stated
that she will not be able to support this initiative and encouraged fellow Councilmembers to follow
suit.
- Councilmember Kirsits stated that in his capacity as a City of South Bend firefighter he has twenty-
five (25) years of experience in going on the Hurwich property on numerous occasions and he is
appalled by the condition of the property. Councilmember Kirsits noted that Mr. Zappia commented
that there are safe guards that protect citizens, but he was often asked where they are because the
property contains items such as fifty five (55) gallon abandoned drums, abandoned structures and
private fire hydrants that were not properly maintained and did not operate. In regards to the process
of recycling, Councilmember Kirsits stated that as someone who travels on Lathrop Road daily it is
noticeable when those trucks are running because they put a lot of dust and dirt out on that street.
Councilmember Kirsits also commented that in 1993 he was part of a team of firefighters that went
to DeMoines, Iowa to help with a flood. During the two (2) day operation that they staged at an
organic composting facility for the City, there was a smell but the most significant thing was the
amount of insects and flies that were attracted to this site. When piles of organic material get wet
it can cause problems with flies and insects. Councilmember Kirsits further stated that a comment
was made this evening that Hurwich has been trying to clean up this property since 2002 and he
asked where have they been all this time. Councilmember Kirsits stated that with the pictures
submitted this evening of mounds of dirt that is called landscaping he believes that is a weak start
and he will be voting against this Petition.
Councilmember Varner stated that the conflict of industrial versus residential is not going to go away
because in older cities industrial areas abut residential areas. In about 1991 the City made the point
of suggesting that the residential interests were clearly going to take priority in considerations in the
future but at the same time it allowed the zoning change and grandfathering of the operations of
Hurwich Iron Works. The fact that this amount of time has passed and a number of changes have
taken place with both the residential and the industrial, in the final analysis Hurwich Iron Works is
going to be operating at this location. They may not be doing the shredding of mulch which is about
the only thing that will be excluded from this because the use of crushing is still permitted and while
not on a large scale, this seems to be an opportunity for neighborhoods and neighbors whether
residential or industrial to get together and find a good solution. This is also a good time for the City
to jump in and use economic development dollars and perhaps create the buffer zone that is
necessary so the residents can be buffered by a block or two and yet the interests of the iron works
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operations could conceivably be operated and maintained in a manner in which they could co- exist.
It would be best if they could co -exist in a workable manner. Councilmember Varner noted that he
would still like to see the residents and Hurwich find a resolution but if that is not possible it is clear
where this is going and the only thing that is going to change from what is happening now is there
will not be shredding of mulch.
Councilmember Kelly made a motion for unfavorable recommendation to full Council concerning
this bill as substituted. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember King noted that earlier this afternoon when Mr. Mike Danch addressed the Zoning
and Annexation Committee he requested the opportunity to speak if this Petition received an
unfavorable recommendation. Mr. Danch stated that based on the action of the Council at this time,
he asked that Bill No. 03 -121, which is a Resolution for a Special Exception, be withdrawn.
Councilmember Varner made a motion to withdraw Bill No. 03 -121 from consideration at the
request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 82 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BENDIX DRIVE &
CLEVELAND ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this
committee held a meeting this afternoon and it was the consensus of the committee to send this
substitute bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Mr. Jeff Myers, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 1805 Hickory Road, South Bend, Indiana,
presented the report from the Commission.
Mr. Myers advised that the Petitioner is requesting a zone change from "A" Residential, "A" Height
and Area to "C" Commercial, "E" Height and Area to allow a pharmacy facility with a drive -up
window. The property contains vacant land. Located to the north is a church zoned `B" Residential,
"A" Height and Area and a funeral home zoned "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area. To the
south is a bank zoned "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area. To the east are commercial uses, a
fast food restaurant, a credit union and an office zoned "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area. To
the west is a fire station zoned `B" Residential, "A" Height and Area. Access to site is from
Cleveland Road and Bendix Drive. Water and sewer are available to the site. The drainage has not
been addressed by the Petitioner. The total site to be rezoned is 2.66 acres. Of that, the buildings
will occupy 13.4 per cent of the site, parking and drives will occupy 70.7 per cent of the site and
open space will occupy the remaining 15.9 per cent of the site. A check of the Agency's maps
indicates that no public wells, wetlands, flood or environmental hazard areas are present. The site
plan is preliminary. A drainage plan is required at the final site plan stage. Additionally, the Area
Plan Commission, at its Public Hearing held on November 18, 2003 sent this petition to the
Common Council with an favorable recommendation. In preparing the rezoning map that will
accompany the new zoning ordinance, the Area Plan Commission has recommended that this
property as well as the commercial areas around it be zoned "CB" Community Business. The "CB"
District will require higher development standards, both in terms of landscaping and building
materials.
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Mr. Mike Danch, Danch, Hamer & Associates, 2422 Viridian Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill on behalf of the Petitioners, GMS Realty, Inc.
Mr. Danch advised that this rezoning request is for a piece of property on the northeast corner of
Bendix Drive and Cleveland, west of the Aldi's Supermarket. The Petitioner plans to build a
pharmacy with a drive up window. The building will be one (1) story and approximately fifteen
thousand five hundred (15,500) square feet. There will be two (2) access points. One will be off
of Bendix Drive on the west and there will be a single drive off of Cleveland Road on the south. The
building will be hooked up to City water and sewer which are available to the site along Cleveland
Road and also Bendix. Mr. Danch stated that the Petitioner will meet all the requirements under
this new zoning for the architectural standards as well as the landscaping and will meet all the City
standards for onsite surface run off for drainage.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried
by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 83 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3566 DOUGLAS ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Kuspa, Chairperson, Zoning & Annexation Committee, reported that this
committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation.
Mr. Jeff Myers, Staff Planner, Area Plan Commission, 1805 Hickory Road, South Bend, Indiana,
presented the report from the Commission.
Mr. Myers advised that the Petitioner is requesting a zone change from "A" Residential, "A" Height
and Area to "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area to allow a photography studio. The property
contains a single family home. Located to the north and west is vacant land in South Bend zoned
"A" Residential, "A" Height and Area. To the south are single family homes in the City zoned "A"
Residential, "A" Height and Area. To the east are single family homes in the County zoned "R"
Residential. The land directly to the north of this site is pending "C" Commercial, "A" Height and
Area. Access to the site is from Douglas Road. Water and sewer are available to the site. The
drainage has been addressed by the Petitioner. The total site to be rezoned is 3.09 acres. Of that, the
buildings will occupy 6.7 per cent of the site. Parking and drives will occupy 10.7 per cent of the
site and open space will occupy the remaining 82.6 per cent of the site. A check of the Agency's
maps indicates that no public wells or wetland hazard areas are present. The southern part of this
property lies in the 100 year flood plain and the Uniroyal Superfund site is near this property further
to the north but not actually on this property. The site plan is preliminary. The Area Plan
Commission at its Public Hearing on November 18, 2003, sent this Petition to the Common Council
with a favorable recommendation subject to a final site development plan. Given the other
commercial uses and zoning in the area, "C" commercial is appropriate for this site.
Mr. Mike Danch, Danch, Hamer & Associates, Inc., 2422 Viridian Drive, South Bend, Indiana„
representing the property owner, Mr. Dick LaFree, and also the contingent purchaser, Mr. Arthur
Hanson, made the presentation for this bill.
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Mr. Danch advised that the reason for this rezoning is to allow for a photography studio. Presently
on the site, which is on the south side of Douglas Road, is an existing home that sits off the road
approximately four hundred (400) feet. The Petitioners propose an addition onto that home which
will be turned into a photography office. The studio will occupy an additional sixty four hundred
(6,400) square feet. As part of this rezoning, this piece of property is already connected to a
municipal water line which is from the City of Mishawaka. They would also be connecting to a
sanitary sewer line. Mr. Danch stated that he has spoken to the contingent purchaser and they will
be connecting to the municipal sewer line along Douglas Road. The Petitioner will meet all the
standards for the City of South Bend for the driveway entrance as well as for parking and drainage.
To the south of this property is the water shed area and the flood plain location for Judy Creek.
However, they are well out of that particular location. This site sits higher up so they are outside that
flood elevation. Any of the drainage area will be in the sandy soil which will again be outside the
one hundred (100) year flood plain.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Aranowski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Council President White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 62 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO ISSUE ITS "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE
BONDS OF 2003 (KITE CAPITAL, LLC /ERSKINE
VILLAGE PROJECT)" IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MILLION AND 00 /100
DOLLARS ($6,000,000.00) AND APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT
THERETO
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to postpone this bill until the January 12, 2004 meeting
of the Council at the request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 91 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $126,081 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT
PROGRAM
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Beth Leonard, Department of Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1820 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Leonard advised that this bill will appropriate monies for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program
for 2004. The program will give money to agencies that run emergency shelters within the
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community. She further noted that this appropriation was the subject of a thirty (30) day public
comment period.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Kelly made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning
this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
BILL NO. 92 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING $3,505,400 FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUND (FUND 212) FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED SUBGRANTEE
AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2004, TO BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Beth Leonard, Department of Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1820 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Leonard advised that this bill appropriates the entitlement and projected program income dollars
for the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program that is run by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 93 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $595,571 WITHIN FUND 212,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
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that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Beth Leonard, Department of Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1820 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Leonard advised that this bill will appropriate the dollars that the Department brings in under
staff contracts. It is part of the overall budget that the Council approved in September and this is the
appropriation phase. She noted that they have not added any dollars to their administration budget
through this action.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 94 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $48,920 FROM FUND 210, THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATE GRANT FUND,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE SUPPORT
OF THE DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Beth Leonard, Department of Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1820 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Leonard advised that this bill is an appropriation for some funds through the State Grant Fund
for the Department's administration. This was part of the budget that was prepared and submitted
to the Council in September and this is the appropriation phase.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 95 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
TRANSFERRING $407,914 AMONG VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS WITHIN FUND 212 "COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT" IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Beth Leonard, Department of Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City
- Building, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1820 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Leonard advised that this bill is a companion to the Community Development Block Grant bill
and represents the reprogram dollars that were given to projects previously that have not used the
monies. The monies will be used in 2004 as a complement to the previous bill. This bill was also
the subject of a thirty (30) day public comment period.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council.
Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 96 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND DECREASING
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR
2003
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Council President
White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
Councilmember Aranowski, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this
committee met on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation.
Mr. Rick 011ett, City Controller, 14th Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Mr. 011ett advised that this bill is part of the budget process for the current year when deficits are
covered in any of the major fund categories within the City's budget. He noted that deficit categories
are balanced by adjusting appropriations within each fund between departments, authorizing the use
of the funds or authorizing the use of the funds cash balance. This year the largest authorization
relates to health care costs which continue to rise for both corporations and governmental entities.
Mr. 011ett stated that the City will continue to work on this issue in the coming year.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
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BILL NO. 97 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN
DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR
2003
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the substitute version of this bill as on file with
the City Clerk. Council President White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine
(9) ayes.
Councilmember Aranowski, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, reported that this
committee met this afternoon on this bill this afternoon and sends it to the full Council with a
favorable recommendation.
Mr. Rick 011ett, City Controller, 14th Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Mr. 011ett advised that this transfer ordinance addresses deficits within departments themselves
among the major categories of each department. These adjustments tend to be much smaller and are
made within departments rather than within funds.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Varner made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill as substituted. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by
a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 98 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $124,525.00 OF SECTION 108 LOAN
PROJECT INCOME, PLUS INTEREST EARNED
THEREON (FUND NO. 212), FOR USE IN
REHABILITATION, CONSTRUCTION AND
REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Beth Leonard, Department of Community & Economic Development, 12th Floor, County -City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 1820 Portage Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Leonard advised that this bill appropriates the dollars that they have received as part of the land
sale for the Oliver Plow Works Project.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
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concerning this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 99 -03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL FOR SPECIAL
APPROPRIATION OF $260,000 FROM WATER WORKS
GENERAL FUND ( #620) AND TRANSFER OF SAID
FUNDS TO WATER LEAK INSURANCE FUND ( 4644)
TO COVER UNANTICIPATED SHORTFALLAND LOAN
REPAYMENT
Councilmember Al `Buddy' Kirsits, Chairperson, Utilities Committee, reported that this committee
met this afternoon on this bill and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. John Stancati, Director, South Bend Water Works, 207 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana,
made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Stancati advised that this appropriation is needed for a shortfall in the leak insurance fund. The
sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) is needed to cover that shortfall. The two hundred thousand
dollars ($200,000.00) is for the repayment of the loan. This shortfall is consistent with the aging of
the utility and the service lines.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents
were given an opportunity to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill, Councilmember Kirsits made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes.
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmember Coleman made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
ATTEST:
Lor a J. Iya, Ci erk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council
Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 9:15 p.m. Council President Karen L.
White presided with nine (9) members present.
BILLS - THIRD READING
BILL NO. 75 -03 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1804 & 2014 WEST
WASHINGTON AVENUE, 1610, 1628, 1636 & 1721
CIRCLE AVENUE AND 218 SOUTH GRANT STREET
ALL IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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This bill had third reading. Councilmember King made a motion to consider the substitute version
of this bill. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion that this substitute bill be defeated.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9471 -03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF BENDIX DRIVE &
CLEVELAND ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to consider the substitute version
of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill as substituted.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9472 -03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3566
DOUGLAS ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Kuspa seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9473 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING
$126,081 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
(9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9474 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING $3,505,400
FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
(FUND 212) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND DESIGNATED
SUBGRANTEE AGENCIES FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2004, TO BE ADMINISTERED
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9475 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING
$595,571 WITHIN FUND 212, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUND, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kuspa made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9476 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING
$48,920 FROM FUND 210, THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STATE GRANT FUND, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE SUPPORT OF THE
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9477 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TRANSFERRING
$407,914 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN FUND
212 "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT" IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Kuspa seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9478 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND INCREASING
APPROPRIATIONS AND DECREASING
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR
2003
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the substitute
version of this bill. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine
(9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill as substituted.
Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
(9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9479 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND TRANSFERRING MONIES
FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE
VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 2003
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This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the substitute
version of this bill. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine
(9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill as substituted.
Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
(9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9480 -03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING
$124,525.00 OF SECTION 108 LOAN PROJECT INCOME,
PLUS INTEREST EARNED THEREON (FUND NO. 212),
FOR USE IN REHABILITATION, CONSTRUCTION AND
REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
(9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9481 -03 AN ORDINANCE FOR SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF
$260,000 FROM WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND
( #620) AND TRANSFER OF SAID FUNDS TO WATER
LEAK INSURANCE FUND ( #644) TO COVER
UNANTICIPATED SHORTFALL AND LOAN
REPAYMENT
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO. 03 -121 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A
PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1804 &
2014 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, 1610, 1628, 1636,
1721 CIRCLE' AVENUE AND 218 SOUTH GRANT
STREET ALL IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Note: At the conclusion of the Public Hearing concerning Bill No. 75 -03, the Petitioners asked that
this Resolution be withdrawn and the Council took the appropriate action to do so. See Bill No. 75-
03 for the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 3277 -03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS 47
THROUGH 99 ROYAL OAK ESTATES SECTION 3 AS A
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES
OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR D & H HOME BUILDERS, INC.
WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for residential real property tax abatement has
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been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the areas commonly known as Lots 47 through 99 Royal Oak
Estates Section 3, Jackson Road, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described
as follows:
Street Address:
Legal Description:
Key Number:
609 Yoder Street
Lot 47*
23- 1018 - 0381.87
5735 Buckhorn Drive
535 Yoder Street
Lot 48
23- 1018 - 0381.88
523 Yoder Street
Lot 49
23- 1018 - 0381.89
520 Yoder Street
Lot 50
23- 1018 - 0381.90
546 Yoder Street
Lot 51*
23- 1018 - 0381.91
5745 Buckhorn Drive
535 Dice Street
Lot 52*
23 -1018- 0381.92
5749 Buckhorn Drive
525 Dice Street
Lot 53
23- 1018 - 0381.93
522 Dice Street
Lot 54
23 -1018- 0381.94
528 Dice Street
Lot 55*
23 -1018- 0381.95
5813 Buckhorn Drive
527 Pulling Street
Lot 56*
23- 1018 - 0381.96
5907 Buckhorn Drive
521 Pulling Street
Lot 57
23- 1018 - 0381.97
524 Pulling Street
Lot 58
23- 1018 - 0381.98
530 Pulling Street
Lot 59*
23- 1018 -0381
5929 Buckhorn Drive
6009 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 60
23- 1018 -0382.
514 Gillmer Street
Lot 61
23- 1018 - 0382.01
522 Gillmer Street
Lot 62
23- 1018 - 0382.02
6012 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 63
23- 1018 - 0382.03
6006 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 64
23- 1018 - 0382.04
612 Pulling Street
Lot 65*
23- 1018 - 0382.05
5930 Buckhorn Drive
618 Pulling Street
Lot 66
23- 1018 - 0382.06
622 Pulling Street
Lot 67
23- 1018 - 0382.07
720 Pulling Street
Lot 68
23- 1018 - 0382.08
727 Pulling Street
Lot 69
23 -1018- 0382.09
625 Pulling Street
Lot 70
23- 1018- 0382.10
615 Pulling Street
Lot 71
23- 1018 - 0382.11
609 Pulling Street
Lot 72*
23- 1018 - 0382.12
5910 Buckhorn Drive
610 Dice Street
Lot 73*
23- 1018 - 0382.13
5812 Buckhorn Drive
616 Dice Street
Lot 74
23- 1018 - 0382.14
622 Dice Street
Lot 75
23- 1018- 0382.15
707 Dice Court +C67
Lot 76*
23 -1018- 0382.27
5806 Yellow Wood Drive
5728 Yellow Wood Drive
Lot 77
23 -1018- 0382.28
5722 Yellow Wood Drive
Lot 78
23- 1018 - 0382.29
5718 Yellow Wood Drive
Lot 79
23- 1018 - 0382.30
5721 Yellow Wood Drive
Lot 80
23- 1018 - 0382.31
5727 Yellow Wood Drive
Lot 81
23 -1018- 0382.32
5733 Yellow Wood Drive
Lot 82
23 -1018- 0382.33
621 Dice Street
Lot 83*
23- 1018 - 0382.34
5809 Yellow Wood Drive
615 Dice Street
Lot 84*
23 -1018- 0382.35
5748 Buckhorn Drive
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5742 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 85
5736 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 86
5730 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 87
5724 Buckhorn Drive
Lot 88
715 Dice Court
Lot 89
721 Dice Court
Lot 90
727 Dice Court
Lot 91
733 Dice Court
Lot 92
737 Dice Court
Lot 93
740 Dice Court
Lot 94
734 Dice Court
Lot 95
726 Dice Court
Lot 96
720 Dice Court
Lot 97
714 Dice Court
Lot 98
708 Dice Court
Lot 99
be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area; and
DECEMBER 8, 2003
23- 1018 - 0382.36
23- 1018 - 0382.37
23- 1018 - 0382.38
23- 1018 - 0382.39
23- 1018 - 0382.26
23 -1018- 0382.25
23 -1018- 0382.24
23 -1018- 0382.23
23- 1018 - 0382.22
23- 1018 - 0382.21
23- 1018 - 0382.20
23- 1018 - 0382.19
23- 1018 - 0382.18
23 -1018- 0382.17
23- 1018 - 0382.16
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the
Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and
objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area
have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property
tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1
et se q., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the
following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845 -97, which was passed on
December 8, 1997:
A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or
two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings
for those dwellings; or
B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are:
i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
C. Parcels of property in the area:
i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or
ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or
D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied
or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or
E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are:
i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by
census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or
the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or
G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed
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ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction.
SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for
such development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this
nature;
C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be
reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which
satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local
code standards for habitability.
F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed
within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the
Common Council.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the
area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such
designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the
date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and
is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the
petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and
Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et se .
SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s/Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Bernard Feeney, Registered Land Surveyor, 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana,
made the presentation for this bill on behalf of D &H Home Builders, the owners and developers of
the Royal Oak Estates Subdivision.
Mr. Feeney advised that this Resolution represents Section III which is the final phase of this
subdivision. Development is occurring along the west and southwest side of the project along the
east side of the Gilmer Park area. The Petitioner is requesting tax abatement on fifty -three (53)
residential lots which will have an average end value of one hundred eighty- thousand dollars
($180,000.00) per lot, representing a total value in excess of $9.5 million dollars. This phase
completes the development of approximately one hundred twenty nine (129) lots in this subdivision
by tying together not only the interior road pattern but also tying to the exterior road pattern
surrounding this property with stub streets which have been in existence since their creation with the
platting of Gilmer Park. Mr. Feeney noted that previous phases of this subdivision were also
granted abatement.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember
King seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
(9) ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3278 -03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1116 NOTRE
DAME AVENUE AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR BRAD GREGORY AND KERRIE MCCAW
WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for residential real property tax abatement has
been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 1116 Notre Dame Ave., South
Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Street Address: Legal Description: Key Number:
1116 Notre Dame Ave. Lot No. 3 of Notre Dame 18 -5105 -3668
Avenue Minor Subdivision
be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the
Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and
objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area
have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property
tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1
et se ., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the
following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845 -97, which was passed on
December 8, 1997:
A. The area is comprised of parcels that, are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or
two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings
for those dwellings; or
B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are:
i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
C. Parcels of property in the area:
have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or
ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or
D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied
or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or
E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are:
i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by
census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or
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the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or
G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed
ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction.
SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for
such development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this
nature;
C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be
reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which
satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3.
E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local
code standards for habitability.
F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed
within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the
Common Council.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the
area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such
designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the
date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and
is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the
petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and
Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s/Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Brad S. Gregory, Professor, University of Notre Dame, 6030 Mission Trail #2, Granger,
Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Gregory advised that he and his wife seek to develop a single family dwelling at 1116 Notre
Dame Avenue of approximately three thousand (3,000) square feet with four (4) bedrooms and a two
(2) car attached garage.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember
Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
(9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 3279 -03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1035 NOTRE
DAME AVENUE AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
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AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR JAY W. & MARY FRAN BRANDENBERGER
WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for residential real property tax abatement has
been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 1035 Notre Dame Ave., South
Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows:
Street Address: Legal Description: Key Number:
1035 Notre Dame Ave. E % of Lot 83, Sorin's 2nd edition 18 -5104 -3547
to the town of Lowell
be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the
Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and
objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for a residentially distressed area
have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property
tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1
et se ., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the
following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845 -97, which was passed on
December 8, 1997:
A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or
two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings
for those dwellings; or
B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are:
i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
C. Parcels of property in the area:
i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or
ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or
D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied
or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or
E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are:
the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by
census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or
the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or
G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed
ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction.
SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following:
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A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for
such development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this
nature;
C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be
reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which
satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3.
E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local
code standards for habitability.
F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed
within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the
Common Council.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the
area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such
designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the
date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and
is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the
petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and
Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et se .
SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Jay Brandenberger, Faculty Member, University of Notre Dame, 137 South Ellsworth Place,
South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Brandenberger stated that he and his wife plan to build a single family home of about twenty
four hundred (2,400) square feet at 1035 North Notre Dame Avenue. He stated that they seek tax
abatement for five (5) years to support building in a redevelopment area.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council in favor of this bill.
The following individual spoke in opposition of this bill.
Mr. Will Taylor, 511 Marigold Way, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he is a member of the MIPOA
and he believes that any tax abatements for development in the City of South Bend should be
considered by the Council moot considering that the taxes have been raised on some of the properties
owned by personal residents of the County and City and by landlords across the City and the County
by as much as three hundred per cent (300 %) to five hundred per cent (500 %). He noted that there
appears to be individuals who have the means to pay taxes but there are also the elderly who are on
fixed incomes that have had their taxes raised significantly. He noted that in some cases, taxes are
more than house payments and he believes that people that can afford to build large houses should
have to pay taxes and not receive tax abatements. He suggested that a tax abatement for a one (1)
year period while the house is being built would not be out of line but not any longer. He stated that
the Council should take these types of tax abatements under advisement.
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In rebuttal, Mr. Brandenberger stated that he appreciates the comments and sentiment that taxes are
an important source of revenue for the City. He pointed out that the lot on which he intends to build
is currently vacant so taxes on that property are quite low at this time. When the house in built there
will be a much higher payment going into the City's resources. Mr. Brandenberger stated that he
is attracted to live in and redevelop the neighborhood to any extent that is possible to draw good
families into an already good area.
Councilmember King made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the
motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 3280 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN
AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3722 FOUNDATION COURT,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46628 AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5)
YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
ADAPTO- INDIANA, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been filed with
the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
requesting that the area commonly known as 3722 Foundation Court, South Bend, Indiana, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land located in the Metro- AledoMinor Subdivision, Lot 2,
German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana...
and which has Key Number 25 1010 040018, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area
under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections
2 -76 et seq., and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an
investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et seq.,
and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats
showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies
as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds pursuant to Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5 et. seq., that:
a. The estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable for
equipment of that type;
b. That the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose
employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result
from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment;
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That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals that will be employed or
whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment.
d. Any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be
reasonably expected to result from the proposed new manufacturing equipment; and
e. The totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new
manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the Statement
of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement
Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form completed by the petitioner, said form being
prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Community and Economic
Development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be designated
as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby
makes such a designation.
SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal
property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption
of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to
Indiana Code 5 -3 -1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common
Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION VII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s/Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
Councilmember King, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported
that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Thomas Dockery, 19160 Summers Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this
bill.
Mr. Dockery thanked the Mayor for meeting with representatives of his company last week and after
explaining their desire to add $1.6 million dollars of new equipment along with ten (10) new jobs
to South Bend the Mayor gave this abatement his full support. Mr. Dockery noted that earlier this
afternoon he met with the Community and Economic Development Committee and he thanked the
members of that committee for supporting this tax abatement. He reiterated that they are looking
to spend $1.6 million dollars. The company just moved from St. Joseph County into the City limits.
They are binging approximately ninety (90) new jobs into the City. This new equipment, the
majority of which will be modern CNC computerized equipment and robotics, will allow them to
become more competitive in their field which is the trucking business. The company makes
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components that go into heavy duty semi truck transmissions. He noted that eight (8) of every ten
(10) trucks have Adapto parts in them. The ten (10) new jobs that will be created will have average
wage of over thirteen dollars ($13.00) per hour and a full benefits package. Mr. Dockery stated that
they are organized under the Teamsters Union Local #364 and are proud of their minority
employment of over thirty eight per cent (38 %).
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
The following individuals spoke in favor of this bill.
Mr. John Brown, 206 East Jennings Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he worked at Adapto
for twenty (20) years and seventy per cent (70 %) of their associates live within the South Bend
community and that is a plus with the additional training and the skills that they provide. He asked
that the Council favor this request.
Mr. Jeff McGowan, CPA, Kruggel Lawton, 17525 Auten Road, Granger, Indiana, stated that the
Memorandum of Agreement that was discussed in the committee meeting this afternoon has been
signed and all of the components of that Agreement have been agreed to with the Petitioner and the
Council. Mr. McGowan stated that this project will provide a significant boost to local contractors
and as part of the abatement process they acknowledge that close to one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) will be allotted to local contractors working on the job. He noted that in the
mathematics of the property tax abatement, the abatement is really a reduction in taxes and not a full
waiver over the five (5) year period. Over the five (5) years of the abatement the Petitioner on just
these $1.6 million dollars ofproperty will pay approximately fifty six thousand dollars ($56,000.00).
Going forward in the future, that $1.6 million dollars of equipment will generate approximately
twenty thousand five hundred dollars ($20,500.00) ofproperty taxes for this area. This is in addition
to the already twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) in annual property taxes that Adapto also
makes. Mr. McGowan requested a positive vote on this bill.
There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill and there was no one present
wishing to speak in opposition to this bill.
Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Coleman seconded
the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
SUSPENSION OF RULES TO ADD BILL NO. 03 -140
Councilmember King requested that the Council take special action with respect to a Resolution that
time prevented from being filed by the Wednesday noon filing deadline and hear the Resolution this
evening. He noted that this will require that the Council suspend its rules for the purpose of hearing
this Resolution which can only be done by a unanimous vote of the Council. Therefore,
Councilmember King made a motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of hearing Resolution 03-
140. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 3281 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
(BILL NO. 03 -140) CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ENCOURAGING
EXTENSION AND RENEWAL OF "THE
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY" (TEA -21)
WHEREAS, TEA -21 is a Federal Act that has provided guidelines and funding for public works
transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, TEA -21 expired on September 30, 2003, and the United States Congress has given
TEA -21 an extension of five (5) months in order to review transportation legislation options; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana that TEA -21 or its
successor be fully funded for at least an additional six (6) years in order to preserve the present, and
enhance the future, quality of life and economic development within the community; and
WHEREAS, it is further in the best interest of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, that any
reauthorization for TEA -21 guarantee ninety -five per cent (95 %) return of funds contributed by the
taxpayers of the State of Indiana to the Highway Trust Fund and further that all motor fuel taxes
collected be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund for distribution to the State of Indiana to
improve and maintain transportation systems.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, that any reauthorization
legislation continue the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund with full support of the
fixed- guideway modernization, urbanized area formula, and new starts programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The Common Council of the City of South Bend as
follows:
Section 1. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby encourages the
extension of TEA -21 and any reauthorization legislation that would, in effect, fully fund TEA -21,
or its successors, for a period not less than six (6) years.
Section 2. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the following persons:
Honorable Evan Bayh
Honorable Richard Lugar
Honorable Chris Chocola
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s/Karl King
Member of the Common Council
Councilmember King thanked the Council for allowing this discussion to occur. He stated that the
purpose of this Resolution is to encourage members of Congress who represent this area to support
a reauthorization of the bill that is known as the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, or
TEA -21. Funding from TEA -21 and its predecessor transportation bills have provided a wide range
of benefits for our community. It supports the operation of MACOG which is the area transportation
planning agency, it supports a number of initiatives that occur throughout our area and in South Bend
in particular these funds have been used for some valuable and enjoyable Rails to Trails projects and
other things that have gone on in the community. It is one of the few federal programs that allows
money to come back in that it is funded by contributions to taxes to the highway trust fund from fuel
tax and other sources and the reauthorization bill currently being considered by Congress would
return ninety -five per cent (95 %) of the funds contributed by the State of Indiana into the Highway
Trust Fund back to funding uses for improvement and maintenance projects of the transportation
systems here in the state. Councilmember King noted that the St. Joseph County Council at its
November meeting passed a Resolution encouraging members of Congress to support the
reauthorization bill. The Resolution presented tonight is identical to that of the County Council.
Councilmember King encouraged the South Bend Council as well as the St. Joseph County Council
and the Mishawaka Common Council to send a Resolution to inform Senator Bayh, Senator Lugar
and Congressman Chocola of the desire to see this transportation act reauthorized.
A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
The following individual spoke in favor of this bill.
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Mr. Gary Gilot, Director, Department of Public Works, 1904 Lilac Trails Court, South Bend,
Indiana, voiced his support of this Resolution. He noted that these are important monies in terms
of major added travel lane projects around South Bend. It also helps with transit, rail and
transportation in the area including the airport. It is very important to economic prosperity to
maintain the transportation infrastructure and the City should get about eighty cents on the dollar out
of the federal funds coming back which would be matched with local resources. He noted that
Councilmember King's comments about this amount going to ninety five per cent of every dollar
being returned to Indiana is a good thing. Mr. Gilot noted that for years the amount returned was
less than that and this bill would raise that amount to ninety five cents ($.95) on a dollar which is a
move in the right direction.
There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill and there was no one present
wishing to speak in opposition to this bill.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to send this bill to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes. It was noted that Councilmember Coleman made a motion to send this bill to the full
Council with a favorable recommendation instead of to adopt this Resolution. Therefore,
Councilmember Coleman withdrew his motion and Councilmember King withdrew his second.
Councilmember Coleman then made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly
seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILLS - FIRST READING
BILL NO. 100 -03 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LINDEN AVENUE AND
CLEMENS STREET, CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 12.35 ACRES IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan
Commission. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes.
BILL NO. 101 -03 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
AND 20 IN D1NAN' S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND AND THE PARCEL OF PROPERTY
BETWEEN THE SOUTH AND THE EAST ENDS OF SAID
LOTS AND THE WEST END OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 10
IN SAID ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 508 -536 CRESCENT AVENUE, SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Area
Plan Commission. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine
(9) ayes.
BILL NO. 102 -03 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 12 OF
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THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENHANCE
REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Health and
Public Safety Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 12, 2004.
Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BILL NO. 72 -03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1314
CALIFORNIA AVE. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to strike this bill from consideration at the
request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried
by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Council at this time.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
COMMENTS BY MR. JOHN SWANSON CONCERNING CITY WIDE YOUTH CENTER
Mr. John Swanson, 1321 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that
he was not present at the last Council meeting because he was involved in the round up at the
Always Open gas station which is open twenty four (24) hours a day. Mr. Swanson stated that he
and his family were involved and as he has said before people do not have any place to go. If a
center or a gym were open twenty four (24) hours a day then they would go there. Council President
White informed Mr. Swanson that of all the individuals arrested in this round up only three (3)
individuals were minors and the rest were over twenty -one (21) years of age. She thanked Mr.
Swanson for coming to the Council meetings and noted that the Council appreciates his comments
in regards to his concerns about some type of athletic functions for youth.
COMMENTS CONCERNING TAX BILLS
Mr. Donald Black, 26123 Brush Trail, stated that he lives in the County but owns several rental
properties in South Bend. He stated that with the recent tax increases he is frightened and has had
his tenants call him. He asked the Council to call state representatives and ask for some exemption
on the property taxes to help out renters. He noted that he will have to increase the rent for his
tenants and that Portage Township got hit hard with this increase which is not fair to the residents.
Mr. Jerry Watts, 1416 North Main Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, informed the Council that he is a
landlord but is concerned about what is happening to all property owners in South Bend. He noted
that the older residents who have lived in the same home for many years will face foreclosure
because they cannot afford the high taxes. He informed the Council that he called Indianapolis and
was told that the high taxes are the County's fault. The County has told him that it is the State and
the City's fault because that is who spends the money. He asked that the Council send a Resolution
to the state and county. Mr. Watts stated that every one of his properties went up one hundred fifty
per cent (150 %) and noted that renters comprise fifty per cent (50 %) of the intercity.
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Mr. Lawrence Maloney, 606 Pierce Street, Osceola, Indiana, informed the Council that he invested
in several properties on Lincolnway which he rehabed. He stated that now his taxes are up one
hundred fifty per cent (150% ). He stated that he is trying to save the neighborhood and asked why
anyone would want to invest any further. He noted that this tax increase has to be passed onto the
renters and the renters cannot afford it. Mr. Maloney stated that he has been told that the City of
South Bend has more repossessions that anyone in the nation. His only problem now is selling those
properties that no one will want to buy. Mr. Maloney stated that he was helping this City because
he rescued these houses from demolition and turned them into properties that generate money for
the City.
Mr. Will Taylor, 511 Marigold Way, South Bend, Indiana, advised that he is a mortgage broker
and he knows of mortgage brokers that bring a lot of money into this area. He noted that every week
at the Sheriff s property sale there are twenty -five (25) to fifty (50) homes for sale. He advised that
he tracks foreclosures all over the nation and the State of Indiana led the whole nation at 3.6 per one
hundred (100) homes foreclosed. He stated that the Council does a great job handling
appropriations and all the things they do for the City spending millions of dollars to get people to
this City. Mr. Taylor stated that the State of Indiana, the City of South Bend and the County are in
for a financial storm where there will be fifty (50) homes foreclosed on each week and landlords
throwing their keys on the Mayor's desk.
Ms. Darla Teese, 301 East Eckman Street, South Bend, Indiana, told the Council that she purchased
a property in October for which the previous owner paid sixty three dollars and fifty cents ($63.50)
in taxes. Those taxes have now gone up to three hundred fifty eight dollars ($358.00). Ms. Teese
also stated that she owns a few properties and is trying to earn money for her retirement which she
will not be able to do if all her money will be needed to pay taxes. Ms. Teese stated that property
owners need the Council's help.
Mr. Larry Lempke, 1022 South 35th Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that his company rehabs
distressed properties in Portage Township and has spent over three hundred thousand ($300,000.000)
in the area. He noted that his company budgeted over $1 million dollars for next year which they
will not do because they cannot make any money as rental properties and because of the debt income
ratio they will be less desirable for people to purchase. He noted that his company has also bought
homes from the condemned list to save the City money on demolition. Mr. Lempke presented
pictures to the Council for their review.
Ms. Vickie Black, 26123 Brush Trails, South Bend, Indiana, advised that she and her husband buy,
renovate and sell property. However, there is no longer an incentive for them to invest within
Portage Township. She stated that without the incentive of lower taxes in the inter City, their
investment money will go elsewhere. Ms. Black informed the Council that taxes on a property on
Sherman Street went from eight hundred dollars ($800.00) a year to two thousand one hundred
dollars ($2,100.00). This is a Section 8 tenant who has been in the house for twelve (12) years and
the rent should be raised to cover this cost. However, Section 8 will not allow the increase. Ms.
Black asked the Council to send a Resolution to state and federal officials concerning this problem
She noted that the federal officials could increase the budget for Section 8 tenants and the state
officials could offer special credits and exemptions for rental properties and older homes within City
limits. Ms. Black asked the Council to take this issue seriously as it does affect the entire City.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE
Council President White announced that the next meeting of the Common Council will be held on
Monday, January 12, 2004. President White wished everyone a wonderful holiday.
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2003
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, President White adjourned the meeting
at 10:20 p. m.
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