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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-00 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 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 10, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: ` Charlotte Pfeifer Roland Kelly Karl King David Varner Andrew Uj dak Sean Coleman Al `Buddy" Kirsits Karen L. White Absent: James Aranowski 2nd District President 3rd District 4'h District 5th District 01' District Chairperson, Committee of the Whole At -Large At -Large At -Large 15` District Vice - President 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 December 13, 1999 and January 3, 2000 meetings of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. s /Sean Coleman s/David Varner Councilmember Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the December 13, 1999 and January 3, 2000 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 2823-00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JOHN HOSINSKI FOR 4 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AS A COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that John Hosinski is completing his fourth year as a Council Member at Large; and WHEREAS, during his term on the Common Council, Council Member Hosinski displayed particular attention to detail as evidenced by his special attention to matters of "miscellany" coming before various Council Committees, as well as the Council as a whole; and WHEREAS, some of Council Member Hosinski's activities included serving as a conscientious Chairperson of the Zoning and Annexation Committee and serving as the Vice - President of the Common Council; WHEREAS, Council Member Hosinski will be remembered for his efforts to ease the parking restrictions in the East Bank area so that future economic development could take place, as well as his successful efforts in promoting and furthering the "Bonnie Hosinski" Leeper Park sidewalk project; and REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 WHEREAS, Council Member Hosinski will also be rem- eriibered for his keen sense of wit and humor, and his sincere efforts to assure that the concerns of all residents and promoters of the City of South Bend had the opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana; the Common Council thanks JOHN HOSINSKI for his four (4) years of service as a Council Member at Large for the City of South Bend. Section II. The Common Council wishes John continued success in his law career and the very best to his wife, Bonnie, and their growing family. Section III. The Common Council is especially proud to see that Council Member Hosinski has continued the Hosinski family tradition of public service by following in the footsteps of his father, Judge William Hosinski, and his grandfather, Sheriff William "Big Bill" Hosinski. Section W. 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/David A. Varner, Fifth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s/Karl King, Fourth District s/Rod Sniadecki, At Large ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, -City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Counncilmember Coleman made the prese`n'tation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Mr. Hosinski who accepted the Resolution and thanked members of the Council. At this time Councilmembers Kelly, Ujdak and Pfeifer make brief remarks concerning Mr. Hosinski's tenure on the Council and Councilmember Kelly made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by acclamation. RESOLUTION NO. 2924-00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ROD SNIADECKI FOR 3 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AS A COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that Rod Sniadecki is completing his third year as a Council Member at Large; and WHEREAS-, during his term on the Common Council, Council Member Sniadecki showed deep compassion and concern for the citizens he served and those who asked for his assistance; and WHEREAS, some of Council Member Sniadecki's activities included serving on the wage and benefit negotiating team which bargained with the Teamsters, and being the Council's representative on the Area Plan Commission; and WHEREAS, as Chairperson of the Utilities Committee, Council Member Sniadecki assured all concerned citizens of their right to be heard when the City of South Bend was contemplating the construction of a new water tower; and REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 WHEREAS, Council Member Sniadecki gave special attention to the needs of city employees as evidenced by his hearings on the "snow day issue" brought to his attention by members of the Teamsters Union; and WHEREAS, Council Member Sniadecki will be remembered for his sincere commitment to everyday citizens of our community for whom he fought and championed their causes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. On behalf of all the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council thanks ROD SNIADECKI for his three (3) years of service as a Council Member at Large for the City of South Bend. Section II. The Common Council wishes Rod continued success in his law career and in the many new challenges in the year 2000 and beyond. 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/David A. Varner, Fifth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Roland Kelly, Third District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Karl King, Fourth District s /John Hosinski, At Large ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor A presentation was not made on this Resolution as Mr. Sniadecki was not able to be present to accept the Resolution. Therefore, Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by acclamation. RESOLUTION NO. 2825-00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING SEAN COLEMAN FOR TWO YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT WHEREAS, the Common Council notes that §2 -6 of the South Bend Municipal Code sets forth the duties of the Council President, some of which include: 1. Presiding over all regular, special and informal meetings of the Council, 2. Preserving strict order and decorum, 3. Deciding all questions of order, 4. Appointing all standing committees, 5. Appointing all special committees which may be ordered by the Council, 6. Filling all vacancies which may occur in any of the standing committees, and 7. Performing any function proper and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the office as deemed in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Council further notes that Council Member Sean Coleman was elected as the Council President for calendar year 1998 and again for calendar year 1999 and diligently carried out all of the Council President's statutory duties; and REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 WHEREAS, Council Member Coleman will long beremembered for embellishing the duties of the Council President by establishing -a series of working meetings over dinner and formulating many field trip's to places throughout the city, so that the Council could see new ventures first hand and have the opportunity to inquire about such projects and new ventures; and WHEREAS, the Common Council THANKS Council Member Coleman for his dedication and hard -work as its Council President for the past two (2) years. 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 residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council thanks and coinnends COUNCIL MEMBER SEAN COLEMAN for his two (2) years of dedicated service as Council President. SECTION II. The Common Council wishes Sean continued success and the very best of the new year with his wife, Kate, and his daughter, Maggie, who did an excellent job of officially swearing in her father for another four (4) year term as Council Member at Large for the City of South Bend; Indiana. 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 /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Karl King, Fourth District s/David A. Varner, Fifth District ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney Atepl eh J. Luecke, Mayor Council President Pfeifer made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its entirety and presenting it to Councilmember Coleman along with the President's gavel which had been inscribed. Councilmembers Kelly, Ujdak and Pfeifer made brief comments concerning Councilmember Coleman's tenure as Council President and Cotmeilmember Coleman thanked members of the Council. Accordingly, Councilmember Kelly thdde a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by acclamation. RESOLVE INTO`THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:16 p.m. Councilmember Kelly 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. Chairman Uj dak presiding. BILL NO. 107 -99 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE NOR'T'H /SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN LAFAYETTE AND MAIN STREET FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE VACATED EAST /WEST ALLEY TO A POINT WHICH IS 37.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE VACATED EAST /WEST ALLEY TO THE SOUTH END 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 OF THE PREVIOUSLY VACATED ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 113 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember Ujdak reported that due to the lack of a quorum at the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee meeting held this afternoon, this bill comes to the Council with no recommendation. At this time, Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand offered the following amended to the bill: Section V: - delete last "and" and add add "," after "Mayor" add at the end the following language: "and subject to the recording of an appropriate access easement approved by the City's Engineering Department." Councilmember Coleman made a motion to accept this amendment as offered. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Mr. Ron Randolph, Plant Manager, South Bend Medical Foundation, 530 North Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Randolph informed the Council that this vacation will allow them to build a canopy on the south side of their building to give their transportation drivers some coverage and also to house mechanical equipment. He noted that the pathway of the traffic will not be changed. 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. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 108 -99 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST 12 FOOT WIDE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LYING WEST OF BURNS STREET, BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERLY RIGHT -OF- WAY LINE OF SOUTH BEND AVENUE AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 90 AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF HARTMAN & MILLER'S PLAT AS THE SAME IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. SAID ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS 12 FEET IN WIDTH EAST AND WEST AND EXTENDS 194.2 FEET NORTH (AS MEASURED ALONG ITS CENTERLINE) FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SOUTH BEND AVENUE TO THE END OF THE PROPOSED VACATION It is noted that due to the lack of a quorum at the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee meeting held this afternoon, this bill comes to the Council with no recommendation. Mr. Bernie Feeney, Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc., 715 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill on behalf of the Petitioners, James and Theresa Sharpe, 805 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, Indiana. REGULAR MEETING JA14UARY 10.2000 Mr. Feeney advised members of the Council that the Sharpe's own property on both sides of this alley and are the owners of Aay's Rent -All Company. They are asking that the Council approve this vacation as this is the first step in their plans for the improvement of the facility at the South Bend Avenue location. They have also applied for a rezoning' for expansion of the facility which will double their floor 'space. Mr. Feeney noted that the east/west alley will be left open. 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 King made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 112 -99 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $75,000.00 FROM THE COVELESKI IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO. 401) Councilmember Uj dak noted that due to the lack of a quorum at the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held this afternoon, this bill comes to the Council with no recommendation. Ms. Betsy Harriman, Administrative Director, South Bend Parks and Recreation Department, 301 South St. Louis Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Harriman noted that this bill will appropriate seventy -five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) from the Coveleski Improvement Fund for improvements to the Coveleski Stadium. This appropriation is being made from funds generated from stadium revenues. Some of the improvements proposed for 2000 include exterior landscaping, sealing and striping of three (3) parking lots, interior and exterior painting, refurbishing of the main lobby and suites and installation of additional outfield light fixtures. 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-, Council President Pfeifer made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. C6uncilm6nibe °r Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) 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 eight (8) ayes.. 1_� 1 ATTEST: ATTEST: Lore a J. Du ity erk Ari rew Chairper Committee of he Whole REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 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 7:25 p.m. Council President Charlotte Pfeifer presided with eight (8) members present. BILLS - THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 9074 -00 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN LAFAYETTE AND MAIN STREET FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE VACATED EAST /WEST ALLEY TO A POINT WHICH IS 37.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE VACATED EAST /WEST ALLEY TO THE SOUTH END OF THE PREVIOUSLY VACATED ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 113 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to consider the amended version of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill as amended. Councilmember Ujdak seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight (8)ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 9075 -00 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST 12 FOOT WIDE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY LYING WEST OF BURNS STREET, BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTHERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF SOUTH BEND AVENUE AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 90 AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF HARTMAN & MILLER'S PLAT AS THE SAME IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. SAID ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS 12 FEET IN WIDTH EAST AND WEST AND EXTENDS 194.2 FEET NORTH (AS MEASURED ALONG ITS CENTERLINE) FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SOUTH BEND AVENUE TO THE END OF THE PROPOSED VACATION This bill had third reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to pass this bill. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 9076-00 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $75,000.00 FROM THE COVELESKI IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO. 401) 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 eight (8) ayes. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2826 -00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1202 SOUTH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREAFORPURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PTD PROPERTIES, INC. (BRASS EAGLE FAMILY BILLIARDS, INC.) WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain area's within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1202 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana; and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCELI Lots 18 and 19 of Stoll's First Addition in the City of South Bend, Indiana PARCP -L II Lot 17 and North 44 feet of Lot 16 of Stoll's First Addition in the City of South Bend, Indiana and which has Key Numbers 18- 8004 -0162 and 18 -8004 -1064, 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 heari ng for the purposes of hearing all romonstrances 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 1I. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real propotty 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. se q. 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 /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 Mr. Thomas F. Lewis, III, 1800 City Center, 211 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Lewis advised the Council that this tax abatement is being requested for the purpose of rehabilitating the property at 1202 South Lafayette Boulevard which includes enclosing a dock to enlarge the family recreation area, installation of bowling lanes and pool tables and improvements to the second floor of the building to expand the recreation area. This project also includes parking lot repaving and improvements as well as lot acquisition. Mr. Ted Menn, 1202 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, owner of the property, submitted to the Council photographs of his business and informed them that he has a creed of respect at his business which has developed into a lucrative business for teens and families. He noted that it is a clean place and has a waiting list. Mr. Menn stated that this tax abatement is requested for the expansion and improvement of this business. 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 Kelly 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 eight (8) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2827-00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 814 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR RINK RIVERSIDE PRINTING INC. 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 WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 814 South Main Street and which is more particularly described as follows: Exhibit A PARCEL I: All of Lots Numbered One Hundred Nine (109) and One Hundred Ten (I 10) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's l't Addition to South Bend city, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, together with the East Half of the vacated alley lying West and adjacent to said Lot 110 and also together with the North Half of Tutt Street lying South and adjacent to said Lots 109 and 110. PARCEL II: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Fifty -seven (257) and Two Hundred Fifty -eight (25 8) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's Subdivision of apart of his 1't Addition to South Bend City, now a part of the City of South Bend, together with the North Half of vacated Tutt Street lying South and adjacent to said Lot 258 and also together with the West Half of the vacated alley lying East of and adjacent to said Lots 257 and 258. PARCEL III: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eleven (211) and Two Hundred Twelve (212) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1 S` Addition to South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, together with the East Half of the REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 vacated alley lying West of and adjacent to said Lot 211; also together with the South Half of vacated Tutt Street lying North and adjacent to said Lots 211 and 212. PARCEL IV: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 220 in Garst's First Addition to South Bend City now within and a part of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 41 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, said beginning point being the intersection of the South line of said vacated 14 foot alley with the East right -of -way line of Main Street as it existed on January 27,1988; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (bearing assumed) along said East right -of -way line of Main Street, a measured distance of 52.13 feet to the South line of the North 30.00 feet of said Lot 260; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 40 seconds East along said South line and parallel with the North line of said Lot 260, a measured distance of 200.37 feet to the East line of Lot 212 in Garst's First Addition; thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds West along the East line of said Lot 212 a measured distance of 51.93 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 213 in said Garst's First Addition being also the Southeast corner of a 14 foot alley vacated by Vacation Resolution 3444, `thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds West along the South line of said vacated 14 foot alley a measured distance of 200.25 feet to the place of beginning PARCEL V: All of Lot's Numbered Two Hundred Thirteen (213), Two Hundred Fourteen (214), Two Hundred Fifteen (215), Two Hundred Sixteen (216) and the East 10 feet of Lot Numbered Two Hundred Seventeen (217), all as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 151 Addition to South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 25 feet thereof. PARCEL VI: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eighteen (218), Two Hundred Nineteen (219), and Two Hundred Twenty (220) and the West 15 feet of Lot Numbered Two Hundred Seventeen (217) all as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st Addition to South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 24.5 feet thereof. PARCEL VII: Lot Numbered One (1) as shown on the recorded Plat of Studebaker Corridor First Minor Subdivision recorded November 19;1992 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana as Document Number 9243312, said lot including the South Half of that portion of vacated Tutt Street lying North of and adjacent to Lot 259 as shown on the recorded Plat 'of Daniel Garst's Subdivision of part of his First Addition to South Bend. And which has Key Numbers: 18 -3041 -1586 18- 3041 -1583- 18- 3042 - 1631 18- 3042 -1621 18 -3042 -1630 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 Bearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has deterinined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. fl REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 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 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 /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Mr. Michael S. Rink, President, Rink Riverside Printing, Inc., 814 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 15467 Tabor Hill Ct., Granger, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Rink stated that personal property tax abatement is requested for the acquisition of a new six (6) color forty foot (40') Komori Lithrone offset printing press, a two (2) color twenty -eight foot (28') Komori Sprint offset press and a new Fuji Sumo 8 -up recording device and scanner. The estimated cost of the equipment is two million two hundred thousand dollars ($2,200,000.00). Mr. Rink noted that they have been a respectable taxpayer for thirty -eight (3 8) years and because of this large project they need assistance. This expansion will keep forty (40) jobs in South Bend. 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 King 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. 1 -00 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 911 SOUTH MICHIGAN, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 24, 2000. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 2-00 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1818 LINCOLNWAY WEST, IN THE CITY OF 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 Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 24, 2000. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2000 Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 3 -00 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1019 SOUTH MICHIGAN, IN THE CITY OF 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 Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 24, 2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 4-00 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 SOUTH LAFAYETTE, IN THE CITY OF 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 Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 24, 2000. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 5 -00 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 KtMBLE STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN l OIVIMISSION Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer the following bills to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set them for Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 24, 2000. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes: .BILL NO. 92-99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1408 & 1412 MISHAWAKA AND 912 OAKLAND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BILL NO. 104 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN LINDEN AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, JOHNSON STREET ON THE EAST, WERWINSKI STREET AND LONGLEY AVENUE ON THE NORTH AND OLIVE STREET ON THE WEST BILL NO. 109 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON CALVERT STREET BETWEEN KALEY AND NEW ENERGY DRIVE 1 REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS JANUARY 10, 2000 REQUEST FOR UTILITIES COMMITTEE TO STUDY STREET LIGHT OUTAGES Councilmember Varner noted that when appointments are finalized for the various Council committees, he would like the new Chairperson of the Utilities Committee, as their first order of business, to look at the street light outage problems. It was noted that perhaps a representative from AEP could attend their meeting. Councilmember Varner noted that he has received reports that some street lights have been out for months. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR SOUTH BEND FIREFIGHTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Mr. Mark Catanzarite, 1322 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that he is a member of the South Bend Firefighters Political Action Committee and is present tonight on behalf of their President, Mr. James Gadacz who is ill. On behalf of the Committee Mr. Catanzarite extended congratulations to the newly elected Council. He noted that there are several legislative issues pertaining to City government that the Committee would like to speak to the Council about in the future. REZONINGS Mr. Rich Coddens, 23136 Acacia Place, South Bend, Indiana, referred to a recent South Bend Tribune article regarding an upcoming rezoning in which Mr. Mike Urbanski indicated that people do not want to build homes next to factories. Mr. Coddens informed the Council that when property near his home was annexed by the City of South Bend, they were promised that the zoning would stay Business Park. However, the Council later changed it to Light Industrial. He wondered if it is not right for Mr. Urbanski, if it is right for his neighborhood. He asked the Council to think about what they are voting for and to vote the same continuously. He feels that they were shortchanged in the County. SOUTH BEND FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 362 Mr. Leon Stein, President, South Bend Firefighters Local #362, 1122 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, residing at 52193 Woodridge Drive, South Bend, Indiana, noted that he was present on behalf of the Firefighters Local 362 and congratulated everyone on their election. Mr. Stein submitted to all Council members notebooks which contained some Indiana Code statutes pertaining to City government as he stated that he has always been in favor of education and being prepared. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ATTEST: Loretta . Duda, City 1 rk ATTEST: Charlotte Pfeifer, Preside t