HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-03 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 27, 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, January 27, 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
2' District
Roland Kelly
3rd District
David Varner
5t1i District
Ervin Kuspa
6t1i District
Sean Coleman
At -Large Vice -President
Al `Buddy" Kirsits
At -Large
Karen L. White
At -Large President
Absent: Karl King
4t" District Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
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 January 13, 2003 meeting of the Council and found them to be correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
s/Karen L. White
s/David Varner
Councilmember Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the January 13, 2003 meeting of the
Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried
by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 3151-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
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WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that Eugenia Braboy was a member of the
South Bend Common Council from 1984 through 1987, having been the first African -American
elected to a District Council seat in the City of South Bend;
WHEREAS, while serving as the Chairperson of the Council's Community and Economic
Development Committee, Mrs. Braboy was instrumental in overseeing the City's tax abatement
program, while also providing valuable input on Enterprise Zone Projects so that quality jobs for
inner city residents would be created; and
WHEREAS, among some of Mrs. Braboy's other public service commitments included
serving on the South Bend Community School Corporation Board of Trustees from 1974-1978;
serving on the Hansel Center Board of Directors, serving on the State of Indiana Advisory
Commission for Civil Rights; serving on the Urban League Guild, and helping organize and chair
the West Washington/Chapin Revitalization Association; and
WHEREAS, the Council further recognizes that in 1987 Mrs. Braboy was inducted into the
South Bend Community Hall of Fame, and in the Fall of 2002, Mrs. Braboy publicly received the
F. Jay Nimtz Exemplary Public Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Braboy was a faithful member of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church and served
others throughout the world by being the Secretary of Supplies for the Women's Home and Overseas
Missionary Society.
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 commemorates the late EUGENIA BRABOY, a kind and gentle lady who was born
on Christmas day in 1910, and who dedicated her life to service, the betterment of others, and to the
community and world in which she lived.
Section II. The Common Council is indeed grateful to the late EUGENIA BRABOY for
leaving a rich and vibrant legacy to our community; which we hope will help brighten the years
ahead for her many friends and relatives, but especially for her three (3) grandchildren, five (5) great-
grandchildren and four (4) great -great grandchildren.
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/Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District
s/Roland Kelly, Third 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
ATTEST:
s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember
Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO.3152-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMEMORATING
THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY
BY THE LATE 2ND DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER
DONALD M. NIEZGODSKI
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, were deeply saddened by the
untimely passing last Fall, of one of our community's public safety leaders and former elected public
official, Donald M. Niezgodski;
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that Council Member Niezgodski was a
member of the South Bend Common Council from 1988 to 1991, as the 2nd District Council
Member, and served with distinction as the Council President in 1991; and
WHEREAS, prior to his service as an elected public official, Donald M. Niezgodski
dedicated his life to "serving and protecting" the residents of the City of South Bend as a member
of the South Bend Police Department, retiring as a Detective Sergeant in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Donald M. Niezgodski's dedication to public safety included him serving as
the Director of Security for the South Bend Community School Corporation, a position he held until
his retirement in 1989.
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 commemorates the late DONALD M. NIEZGODSKI, a tireless advocate on behalf
of public safety officers and programs, and for his many contributions and services to our
community as a former 2nd District Council Member of our city.
Section II. The Common Council is indeed grateful to the late DONALD M. NIEZGODSKI
for leaving a rich public service and public safety legacy to our community; which we hope will help
brighten the years ahead for his wife of more than fifty years, Sophia Niezgodski, and their four (4)
children Jane Nielson, Julie M. Pastrick, James Niezgodski and Jerry A. Niezgodski.
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/Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District
s/Roland Kelly, Third 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
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Councilmember Coleman read the Resolution in its entirety and presented it to Mrs. Sophia
Niezgodski and Mr. Jerry Niezgodski who thanked the Council for this Resolution on behalf of the
entire family. Councilmember Coleman also shared a couple reflections of his friendship with Mr.
Niezgodski.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember
Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
BILL NO. 02-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A
WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
(RONALD AND BEVERLY MATTHYS ANNEXATION
AREA)
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 eight (8)
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 3153-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A
WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP
(CLELAND HOMES INC. ANNEXATION AREA)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by the sole (100%) property owner which proposes the
annexation of real estate located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is
described more particularly in Section I of this Resolution, and;
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 28.15 acres
of land containing one house and some older dilapidated farm buildings the remainder of which is
vacant, unimproved land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e.,
approximately 69% contiguous, generally located on the south side of Brick Road east of and
adjacent to the Hartman & DeMaegt Subdivision in German Township, Indiana. This annexation
territory is intended to be developed as a single family residential subdivision. Accordingly, the
annexation territory will require a basic level of municipal public services, of a non -capital
improvement nature, including police and fire protection, street and road maintenance, street
sweeping, flushing, snow removal, and sewage collection, as well as services of a capital
improvement nature, including street and road construction, street lighting, a sanitary sewer system,
a water distribution system and a storm water system; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, now desires to .
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effective date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner in standard and scope
to similar non -capital services provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of the City of South
Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density; (5) that the
services of a capital improvement nature will be provided to the annexed area within four (4) years
after the effective date of the annexation in the same manner as the services are provided to areas
within the corporate boundaries ofthe City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns
of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws; and
(6) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated
by the proposed annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, and the Board of Public
Safety of the City of South Bend, have each approved a written fiscal plan and established a policy
for the provision of services to the territory proposed to be annexed, which plan and policy the
Common Council finds to be appropriate and in the best interest of the City, and, which it desires
to adopt.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be
annexed that the real property located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described
more particularly as follows, be annexed to the City of South Bend:
A parcel of land being a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, German Township, St. Joseph
County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 21, a distance
of 80.5 feet South 89027'36" East of the Northwest corner of said
Northwest Quarter, said beginning point being the Northeast corner
of the plat of Hartman and DeMaegt Subdivision as the same is
recorded in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana
in Plat Book 27 Page `H'; thence Northerly, parallel with the West
line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, a distance of 20 feet to the
Northerly right-of-way line of Brick Road; thence South 89027'36"
East, parallel with said North line of Section 21, a distance of 189.5
feet to the West line of the plat of Reiner's Brick Road Subdivision
Minor Plat as the same is recorded in the said office of the Recorder
of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence Northerly, parallel with the
West line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 16, a distance of 30 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 1 in
said Reiner's Subdivision; thence South 89°27' 36" East, parallel with
said North line of Section 21, a distance of 100 feet to the Southeast
corner of Lot 1 in said Reiner's Subdivision; thence Southerly,
parallel with the West line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 16, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, a distance
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Northwest corner of said plat of Harvest Pointe Subdivision, Section
One; thence South 00°38'27" West, along a West line of said harvest
Pointe Subdivision, a distance of 529.38 feet to a corner of Lot 19 in
said subdivision; thence North 89°29'09" West, along a North line of
said Lot 19, a distance of 138.47 feet to a West line of said Harvest
Pointe Subdivision, Section One; thence South 00°36'54" West,
along said West line and its Southerly projection, a distance of 490.21
feet to its intersection with a Northerly line of the South Bend City
limits; thence North 89°27'36" West, along said Northerly line of the
South Bend City limits, a distance of 1102.23 feet to the Southeast
corner of said plat of Hartman and DeMaegt Subdivision; thence
North 00°40'41" East, along the East line of said Subdivision, a
distance of 1019.85 feet to the place of beginning.
Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of the
City of South Bend, to furnish services to said territory of a non -capital nature, such as police and
fire protection, street and road maintenance, sewage collection, street sweeping, flushing, and snow
removal, within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation, in a manner equivalent in
standard and scope to the services furnished by the City to other areas of the City regardless of
similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density; and to furnish to said territory
services of a capital improvement nature, such as street and road construction, street lighting, a
sanitary sewer extension, a water distribution system, and a storm water system, within four (4) years
of the effective date of the annexation in the same manner as those services are provided to areas
within the corporate boundaries of the City of South bend regardless of similar topography, patterns
of land use, or population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws,
procedures, and planning criteria.
Section III. The Common Council for the City of South Bend shall and does hereby now
establish and adopt The Fiscal Plan as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and made a part
hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed, which Fiscal Plan provides
among other things, that virtually all capital improvements required to service the annexation area
with the exception of looping the existing water main lines, will be planned, provided, and paid for
by the developer subject to compliance with state and local law.
Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and of its date of adoption
by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s/Karen L. White
Member, South Bend Common Council
Councilmember Kuspa reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee held a Public Hearing on
this bill this afternoon and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Division of Community Development, no address given, made the presentation
for this Resolution.
Mr. Magliozzi advised that this Fiscal Plan represents not only the City's willingness but its ability .
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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
Aranowski seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of eight (8) ayes.
MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
From 7:24 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. Mayor Stephen J. Luecke presented to the Council the annual State
of the City address. A written copy of the Mayor's address is available in the City Clerk's office and
on the official City of South Bend website.
RECESS
Councilmember Coleman made a motion for a five (5) minute recess following the Mayor's
presentation. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 8:30 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 eight (8) ayes. Vice -
President Sean Coleman presiding, in the absence of Councilmember Karl King, Chairperson,
Committee of the Whole.
Councilmember Coleman advised that this is the Public Hearing portion of the meeting in which
bills will be read by the City Clerk. After the reading of the bills, the presenter will be asked to
speak on behalf of the bill that the Council has under consideration. In cases where the bills relate
to zoning matters, there will be a report from the Area Plan Commission staff. After the
presentation, those interested in speaking on behalf of the bill are invited to speak followed by those
in opposition to the bill. After that period, there is an opportunity for a five (5) minute rebuttal by
the presenter. The meeting will then proceed to the Council portion of the Public Hearing where
Councilmembers will discuss the bill and move for its disposition.
BILL NO. 72-02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN LAND IN
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH;
RONALD & BEVERLY MATTHYS LLC, AN INDIANA
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 57500 BLOCK OF
MAYFLOWER ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Coleman advised that there has been a request by the petitioner to strike this bill
from consideration. Therefore, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to strike this bill.
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PETITION OF JUSTINE DEMAEGT, OWNER, AND
CLELAND HOMES, INC., CONTINGENT PURCHASER,
TO ANNEX PROPERTY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY
BRICK ROAD, ON THE SOUTH BY THE SOUTH BEND
CITY LIMITS, ON THE WEST BY THE HARTMAN AND
DEMAEGT SUBDIVISION AND ON THE EAST BY THE
HARVEST POINTE SUBDIVISION
Councilmember Kuspa reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee held a Public Hearing on
this bill this afternoon and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Bernard Feeney, Registered Land Surveyor, 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana,
made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Feeney advised that this piece of property is approximately twenty- seven (27) acres on the
south side of Brick Road between the Harvest Pointe Subdivision and DeMaegt Subdivision. The
proposal is to construct approximately one hundred (100) homes which represent an investment of
$1.2 million on the part of the developer for infrastructure costs alone excluding any property costs.
The expected end value of this construction when the homes have been completed would be in
excess of $10 million. Mr. Feeney noted that sewer and water will be extended from nearby points
of availability in Harvest Pointe as well as adjacent industrial sites. This construction will add
approximately one (1) mile of new roads. He further noted that they expect that storm water will
be retained on the site in retention areas located throughout the development. Also, they expect to
file the preliminary plat with the Area Plan Commission within the next few weeks and hope to have
construction plans ready for the start of construction this spring on Phase I of this 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 was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this
bill.
Councilmember Aranowski advised that the First District welcomes this new addition and he
therefore made a motion for favorable recommendation to the full Council with third reading of this
bill on February 10, 2003. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of eight (8) ayes.
BILL NO. 101-02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON BLVD.
BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND LAFAYETTE STREET
& ALSO THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF
MAIN STREET RUNNING BETWEEN JEFFERSON
BLVD. TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE
FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON
BLVD. 0
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Mr. Bill Schalliol, City of South Bend Department of Community and Economic Development, 215
Hackberry Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Schalliol noted that the ordinance proposes to vacate three (3) portions of an alley on the block
bounded by Jefferson on the north. He further noted that they are asking to vacate the three (3)
sections today and as part of Section 2 (b), they are asking to close the third section of the alley
which is indicated on the maps as Section C at a future time with a future Resolution.
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 to send the second substitute version of this bill to the
full Council favorably. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of eight (8) ayes.
BILL NO. 4-03 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROVING PARKING RATES FOR PARKING
GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS OPERATED BY THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to continue this bill until the February 10, 2002 meeting
of the Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight
(8) ayes.
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmember Pfeifer made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Varner
seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
ATTES ATTEST:
oretta Vda,'
Py Clerk Sean Coleman, Vice -President
in the absence of Councilmember
Karl King, Chairperson,
Committee of the Whole
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 8:39 p.m. Council President Karen L.
White presided with eight (8) members present.
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MAIN STREET AND LAFAYETTE STREET & ALSO
THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF MAIN
STREET RUNNING BETWEEN JEFFERSON BLVD. TO
THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FIRST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF JEFFERSON BLVD.
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to entertain the second
substitute version of this bill as was heard in the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Kuspa
seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember
Coleman made a motion for the passage of second substitute Bill No. 101-02. Councilmember
Aranowski seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO. 03-1 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1850 NORTH
SHERIDAN AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE
(3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
EDISON LAKEVIEW ASSOCIATES AND ADVANTAGE
PUCK TECHNOLOGIES
BILL NO. 03-2 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1850 NORTH
SHERIDAN AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR ADVANTAGE PUCK TECHNOLOGIES
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to combine these bills for purposes of Public Hearing.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 3154-03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1850 NORTH
SHERIDAN AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE
(3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
EDISON LAKE VIEW ASSOCIATES AND ADVANTAGE i
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Parcel I - Tax Key Number 18-2184-693808 - South Part' Lot 9-A, Sec. 33-38-2E
Parcel 2 - Tax Key Number 25-1006-029901 - SW 1-4 of the NE 1-4, Sec. 33-38-2E
as an Economic Revitalization 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 an economic revitalization
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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of three (3) 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 et. sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
s/Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 3155-03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1850 NORTH
SHERIDAN AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR ADVANTAGE PUCK TECHNOLOGIES
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
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as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
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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 an economic revitalization
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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Personal Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Personal 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 et seq.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption
by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
s/Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
Ms. Lorraine Ryder, 13714 Woods Trail, Granger, Indiana, made the presentation for these
Resolutions.
Ms. Ryder advised that Advantage Puck Technologies is the manufacturer of injection molded
plastic pieces used to hold various size metal, glass and plastic containers used primarily in the
cosmetics industry. The plastic holders are designed to stabilize the containers during labeling,
filling, and/or the capping processes. Advantage Puck is currently in the process of purchasing the
former Canteen Services building located on North Sheridan Avenue. The building will be
completely renovated and a ten thousand (10,000) square foot addition will be constructed. The
total cost of the building addition is estimated at two hundred seventy thousand dollars
($270,000.00). In addition to the building expansion project, Advantage Puck will expand its
production capabilities with the purchase and/or lease of two (2) to three (3) new injection molding
machines, new grinders, lathes and mills. The total cost for the new equipment is estimated at two
hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) which makes the total project cost approximately five
hundred twenty thousand dollars ($520,000.00) . It is estimated that this project will create between
four (4) and six (6) new permanent jobs within the first year representing a new annual payroll of
between one hundred twenty -thousand dollars ($120,000) and one hundred eighty -thousand dollars
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Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt Bill No. 03-1. Councilmember Pfeifer seconded
the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes.
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt Bill No. 03-2. Councilmember Kelly seconded
the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 3156-03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT NUMBERS
100 THROUGH 129 ROYAL OAK ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5)
YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX
ABATEMENT FOR D & H HOME BUILDERS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as Lots 100
through 129 Royal Oak Estates Subdivision, Section 2, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more
particularly described as follows:
Street Address
Legal Description
747 Pulling St.
Lot 100 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
765 Pulling St.
Lot 101 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
773 Pulling St.
Lot 102 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
797 Pulling St.
Lot 103 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
805 Pulling St.
Lot 104 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
or 6027 Boxwood Dr. East
(corner lot)
6009 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 105 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5919 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 106 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5903 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 107 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5859 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 108 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5843 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 109 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5835 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 110 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5809 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot I I I Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5777 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 112 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5766 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 113 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5788 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 114 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5810 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 115 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5840 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 116 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5854 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 117 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5906 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 118 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
5920 Boxwood Dr. East
Lot 119 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2
Key Number
23-1018-038157
23-1018-038158
23-1018-038159
23-1018-038160
23-1018-038161
23-1018-038162
23-1018-038163
23-1018-038164
23-1018-038165
23-1018-038166
23-1018-038167
23-1018-038168
23-1018-038169
23-1018-038170
23-1018-038171
23-1018-038172
23-1018-038173
23-1018-038174
23-1018-038175
23-1018-038176
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788 Pulling Street Lot 127 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23-1018-038184
764 Pulling Street Lot 128 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23-1018-038185
742 Pulling Street Lot 129 Royal Oak Estates, Section 2 23-1018-038186
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 seq., 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 to 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 to 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 ■
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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 seq.
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; and effective upon the completion of the
annexation of said real estate into the corporate limits of South Bend, Indiana.
s/Karen L. White
Member of the Common Council
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to entertain the substitute version of this Resolution as on
file with the Clerk. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
eight (8) ayes.
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, Inc., the developers of the
Royal Oak Estates Subdivision.
Mr. Feeney noted that the property for which tax abatement is being requested is located on the
south side of Johnson Road between Miami and Fellows Streets. This proposed action would cover
thirty (30) lots located in Phase II of the subdivision. Phase II has had all of the infrastructure
installed at this point. The final plat for this subdivision has been approved and the developer is
waiting on the Declaratory Resolution to begin selling the homes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3157-03 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 3432, 3431, 3423,
3409, 3359, 3335, 3230, 3352, 3344 AND 3424 TOPSFIELD
ROAD, 3418, 3426, 3434, 3440 AND 3433 MEADOW HILL
DRIVE, AND 3374 DEER LAKE DRIVE AS A
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES
OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR TOPSFIELD ROAD
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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 3432, 3431, 3423, 3409,
3359, 3335, 3230, 3352, 3344 AND 3424 Topsfield Road, 3418, 3426, 3434, 3440 and 3433
Meadow Hill Drive, and 3374 Deer Lake Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Street Address:
3432 Topsfield Road
3431 Topsfield Road
3423 Topsfield Road
3409 Topsfield Road
3359 Topsfield Road
3335 Topsfield Road
3230 Topsfield Road
3418 Meadow Hill Drive
3426 Meadow Hill Drive
3434 Meadow Hill Drive
3440 Meadow Hill Drive
3433 Meadow Hill Drive
3352 Topsfield Road
3344 Topsfield Road
3374 Deer Lake Drive
3424 Topsfield Road
Legal Description:
Key Number:
Lot 1, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000149
Lot 2, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000150
Lot 3, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000151
Lot 5, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000153
Lot 6, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000154
Lot 9, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000157
Lot 13, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000135
Lot 25, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000162
Lot 26, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000163
Lot 27, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000164
Lot 28, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000165
Lot 29, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000166
Lot 35-13, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000172
Lot 36-13, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000173
Lot 48, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000179
Lot 49, Section 2, Topsfield
26-1001-000180
be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1
et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et sea., 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 a Residentially Distressed 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 .
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6-1.1-12.1 et seq., for tax abatement.
JANUARY 27, 2003
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 to 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 to 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:
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 ofbenefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all
of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3.
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Benefits and the petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that the Statement of
Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction
granted under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as
a Residentially Distressed Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as a
Residentially Distressed Area for purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Area shall be limited to five
(5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VII. 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 VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption
of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana
Code 5-3-1 and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing
before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-2, the rehabilitation must meet all local
code standards for habitability as a specific condition of having such property be designated as a
residentially distressed area.
SECTION X. 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 Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee
conducted a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with
a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Jim Rans, 16789 Brick Road, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill.
Mr. Rans advised that on April 27, 1998, the Council granted a five (5) year residential real property
tax abatement to Topsfield Road Development Corporation. The abatement assisted the developer
in selling and developing twenty nine (29) lots in the Deer Run at Topsfield Subdivision. The
abatement is due to expire in April of this year and the petitioner is now seeking abatement on the
sixteen (16) remaining lots. The Deer Run at Topsfield Subdivision is located on the northeast
corner of Ironwood and Inwood Roads on South Bend's south side. The project started out with
forty-nine (49) lots, of which thirty-three (33) have now been built upon. The sixteen (16)
remaining lots will feature home sites with a minimum of two thirds of an acre and homes will be
a minimum of two thousand nine hundred (2,900) square feet each. The average price for each home
is estimated at four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) making the total project approximately
six million four hundred thousand dollars ($6,400,000.00). ■
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RESOLUTION NO. 3158-03 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 525 ST. VINCENT
STREET, 613 CORBY STREET, AND 905 AND 907 ST.
LOUIS STREET AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION
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 areas commonly known as 525 St. Vincent Street,
613 Corby Street, and 905 and 907 St. Louis Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more
particularly described as follows:
Street Address: Legal Description: Key Number:
525 St. Vincent Street SE Cor E %2 Lot 144, Sorin's 2nd Add. 18-5110-3921
613 Corby Street W %2 Lot 12, Fogarty's Sub of Lot 149 18-5108-3846
905 St. Louis Street S %2 Lot 11, Fogarty's Sub of Lot 149 18-5108-3845
907 St. Louis Street N %2 Lot 11, Fogarty's Sub of Lot 149 18-5108-3844
be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1
et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76 et seci., 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 a Residentially Distressed Area under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1, et seq., and
South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-76, et sea., 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 a Residentially Distressed 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 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 sea., 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
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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
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 determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of
Benefits and the petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that the Statement of
Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction
granted under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as
a Residentially Distressed Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as a
Residentially Distressed Area for purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Area shall be limited to five
(5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VII. 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 VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption
of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana ■
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SECTION X. 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 Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee held
a Public Hearing on this bill and voted to send it to the Council with a favorable recommendation
Mr. Mike Urbanski, 17874 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this
Resolution on behalf of South Bend Heritage Foundation.
Mr. Urbanski advised that this project is similar to what was started three (3) or four (4) years ago
in the West Washington Street area. They are not leaving the area but are moving to the northeast
neighborhood. He stated that these houses will be of the same type of construction but larger and
will match the neighborhood.
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 Varner 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
eight (8) ayes.
BILLS - FIRST READING
BILL NO. 5-03 'FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY
ARTICLE 6 ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT
PROCEDURES
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Community
and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on February
10, 2003. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8)
ayes.
BILL NO. 6-03 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, AND DESIGNATING THE STRUCTURES
AND REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1021 PORTAGE
AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A
LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A LOCAL HISTORIC
LANDMARK
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning
and Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on February 10, 2003.
Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
BILL NO. 8-03 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND
IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH;
SALAH & CYNTHIA HILAL II, 52447 PORTAGE ROAD,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning
and Annexation Committee and set it for Second Reading and Public Hearing on February 24, 2003
and Third Reading on March 10, 2003. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried
by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
BILL NO. 9-03 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003
INCLUDING $4,769,866 FROM THE GENERAL FUND,
$1,260,517 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND, $105,376 FROM THE
CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND,
$11,480,276 FROM THE COUNTY OPTION INCOME
TAX FUND, $1,962,556 FROM THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX FUND, $419,222 EMS
CAPITAL, $121,336 FROM THE MORRIS PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER CAPITAL FUND, $513,768 FROM THE
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND, $350,569 FROM THE
PARKS NON -REVERTING CAPITAL FUND, $260,182
FROM THE PARK RECREATION NON -REVERTING
FUND, $20,000 ETHNIC FESTIVAL, $35,000 FROM THE
EAST RACE WATERWAY FUND, $344,000 COVELESKI
STADIUM, $10,000 FROM THE CITY CEMETERY
TRUST FUND, $1,297,282 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS
AND STREETS FUND, $12,100 FROM THE PROJECT
RELEAF FUND, $31,700 FROM THE CONSOLIDATED
BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND, $25,400 SOLID
WASTE, $3,795,539 FROM THE WATER WORKS
DEPRECIATION FUND, AND $2,276,334 FROM THE
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BILL NO. 10-03 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE 17 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
PROVIDING FOR A DEPOSIT PRIOR TO ADVERTISING
FOR SALE OF PROPERTY
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the
Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on February 10,
2003. Councilmember Kuspa seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION:
It is noted that the Council is in receipt of a recommendation from the Area Plan
Commission of St. Joseph County, for the following ordinance based on their Public
Hearing held on January 21, 2003:
BILL NO. 103-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3511
LINCOLN WAY WEST, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Annexation
Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on February 10, 2003.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes.
REQUEST TO WITHDRAW
BILL NO. 79-02 AMEND CODE -CHAPTER 21 TO PROVIDE DIRECT
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS AND MINIMUM MAINTENANCE
VIOLATIONS
Councilmember Coleman made a motion to strike Bill No. 79-02 at the request of the
petitioner. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight
(8) ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Council at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, President White adjourned the meeting
at 8:59 p.m.
ATTEST:
Lorett da, Ci y lerk
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K en L. White, Presi ent
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