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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-00 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 24.2000 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, April 24, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Charlotte Pfeifer and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag were given. ROLL CALL Present: James Aranowski 1st District Charlotte Pfeifer 2nd District Roland Kelly 3rd District Karl King 4th District Andrew Ujdak 6th District Sean Coleman At -Large Al `Buddy" Kirsits At -Large Karen L. White At -Large Absent: David Varner 5"' District Vice - President President Chairperson, Committee of the Whole REPORT FROM THE SUB- COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Due to the absence of Councilmember Varner, the minutes of the April 10, 2000 meeting of the Council were not approved at this time. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 2861 -00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING ALL CITIZENS TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2000 CENSUS WHEREAS, the Common Council notes that Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution mandates the taking of a census of all persons in all of the states of the Union and its protectorates; and WHEREAS, the taking of the 2000 Census will mark the 21"Decennial Census in the history of our country; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, like all other cities, towns, states and the federal government will use the data collected in the 2000 Census to determine not only how services will be provided but the quality of those services based on these census figures; and WHEREAS, twenty (20) years ago in light of our state's census response the State of Indiana lost a voice in Washington, D.C. when the number of Congressional Representatives was cut from eleven (11) to ten (10); and WHEREAS, census data is used to draw district boundaries for our school systems, our City Council districts, our County Council districts, and our State and Congressional districts; and WHEREAS, the citizens of South Bend deserve to be properly represented in decisions which directly affect our schools, our parks, and in each and every decision where tax dollars are used whether they be from local option income taxes, state taxes and federal taxes, but this representation is only as good as the framework in the census numbers which are generated through the completion of census forms sent to each household in South Bend, Indiana. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby encourages all residents of the City of complete their census forms and be counted in this historic 21St Decennial Census taking place across America. SECTION II. The Council encourages the decision making teams in all schools, churches, synagogues, businesses, libraries, grocery stores, gas stations, radio channels and television channels to initiate programs to make sure each census form is completed in each of the thirty -eight (38) census tracks in our City by: 1. Daily public announcements urging everyone to complete their census forms. 2. Initiating programs to promote high census form completion rates by their students, employees, customers, parishioners and clients. 3. Doing all that is necessary to be counted and by calling the local Census Office (219) 245 -5150 which covers a six (6) county area for more information. SECTION III. The Common Council urges the City Clerk's Office to send a copy of this Resolution to the heads of the South Bend Community School Corporation, the Fort Wayne /South Bend Diocese for schools, the United Religious Community, the Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, the local radio and television stations, and the local unions, urging their participation. The Council urges each of these entities to send a representative to the Monday, May 8, 2000 meeting of the Common Council to update the Council on their efforts under "Unfinished Business." SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Karl King, Fourth District ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/David Varner, Fifth District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Council President Pfeifer read the Resolution in its entirety and presented it to Mr. Larry Magliozzi, Assistant Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development, Community & Economic Development, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 416, South Bend, Indiana, who is coordinating the City's effort in the 2000 census. Mr. Magliozzi updated the Council on the progress of the census and indicated that there is still time for individuals to complete and mail in their forms. He noted that the census enumerators are out in the neighborhoods at this time. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. In response to questions from Councilmembers Coleman and Kelly, Mr. Magliozzi noted that the City will lose three thousand three hundred ninety one dollars ($3,391.00) per uncounted individual of missed funds from all sources. Mr. Magliozzi noted that initially there were not enough REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 enumerators but it appears that that has become less of a problem. Councilmember Coleman indicated that he will support any appropriation of additional dollars for the census effort. Councilmember Aranowski made a motion to adopt this Resolution by acclamation. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which passed and the Resolution was adopted by acclamation. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:19 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Chairperson Ujdak presiding. BILL NO. 27-00 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 501 WEST COLFAX, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE REMEDY BUILDING, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember White indicated that the Zoning and Annexation Committee met this afternoon on this bill and she moved that this substitute bill be continued until the June 12, 2000 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 39 -00 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: PART OF THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF COLFAX AVENUE, FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF WILLIAM STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF- WAY OF WILLIAM STREET, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 395 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET, LOCATED IN THE MILLER'S SUBDIVISION OF BANK OUTLOTS 8 & 9 IN SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember Coleman made a motion to withdraw this bill from consideration at the request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 34 -00 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST STREET TO BE VACATED IS THE EAST HALF OF ECLIPSE PLACE FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF KELLER STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MARQUETTE BOULEVARD, A DISTANCE OF 672.6 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 30 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE VERNON HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. THE SECOND STREET TO BE VACATED IS KELLER STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF ECLIPSE PLACE TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF KALEY STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 280.5 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 50 FEET. PART LOCATED IN VERNON HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF KALEY STREET REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF KELLER STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MARQUETTE BOULEVARD FOR A DISTANCE OF 622.6 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE VERNON HEIGHTS ADD., SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember King reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with a unanimous favorable recommendation. Mr. James A. Jasiewicz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, South Bend Community School Corporation, 635 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation on behalf of the Petitioner, the South Bend Community School Corporation. Mr. Jasiewicz informed the Council that the South Bend Community School Corporation is requesting these vacations as they own property to the south, thirty (30) lots to the east of the area and will soon be closing on the purchase of property to the west. The reason for the vacation is for the expansion of the athletics facilities at LaSalle High School which will include a new soccer field and track. 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 White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember King made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: orett J. da, ity Clerk An hai er Committee of the NVIhole 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 7:30 p.m. Council President Charlotte Pfeifer presided with eight (8) members present. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 2862-00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN A CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 237 SADIE STREET RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR HABITAT FOR REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 HUMANITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN 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 237 Sadie Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Lot 67, Lot 68, Arnold's Second Addition to the City of South Bend and which has tax Key Numbers 18 -2023 -0681 and 18- 2023 -0865, 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 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 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 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et se g. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Ms. JoAnn Wolfe, 10101 Cleveland Road, Granger, Indiana, President of Habitat for Humanity, made the presentation in lieu of Mr. John Butkovich, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, 402 East South Street, South Bend, Indiana. Ms. Wolfe advised the Council that not only does Habitat build houses, they also build families and community and this tax abatement will help them do that more easily. 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 Uj dak seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2863-00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3231 GERTRUDE STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR C & C SALVAGE, 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 (insert the street address) and which is more particularly described as follows: 16.5 Acres Beg. 589.74' N. SE Cor. SE Sec, 22 -37 E and 19.8 Acres Beg. 849.2' W. SE Cor. Sec. 22 -37 -2E and 4.458 Acres Beg. 1435.86 Ft. N. SE Cor. SE Sec. 22 -37 -2E and which has Key Nunbers 18 -8155 -5598; 18- 8155 -5597; 18- 8155 -5601, 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 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 /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Mr. Mike We jtysiak, CPA, Norwest Bank Building, 112 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 601, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this tax abatement on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Wcjtysiak informed the Council that C & C Salvage, Inc. is not a new company but has been operating in Knox, Indiana since 1993. In 1999 they purchased the property on Gertrude Street and are in the process of moving to that location. They will make a significant investment in that they will purchase additional recycling machinery and a shear bailer. This equipment will cost approximately three hundred seventy -five thousand dollars ($375,000.00) to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). Ten (10) full and part-time jobs will move from Knox and it is expected that they will add an additional five (5) jobs within the first year. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council in favor of this tax abatement and no one being present wishing to speak to the Council in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2864-00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3702 WEST PROGRESS DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PARRISH MACHINE, INC. AND ASSOCIATES LEASING, 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 3702 West Progress Drive and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land in the East half of Section Thirty -three (33), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, and part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a brass plug at the center of Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East; thence North Zero Degrees, Zero Minutes, Zero Seconds East (N 0 degrees 00'00" E) along the center line of said Section Thirty -three (33) a distance of One Hundred Thirty-five and Eighteen Hundredths (135.18) feet to the South line of Progress Drive, extended West; thence South Eighty -nine Degrees, Forty Minutes, Nine Seconds East (S 89 degrees 40'09" E) along said South line of Progress Drive a distance of Four Hundred Forty and Zero Hundredths (440.00) feet to the point of beginning, said point being the Northeast corner of a tract heretofore conveyed to Canteen Corporation, Inc.; thence South Zero Degrees, Nineteen Minutes, Fifty -one Seconds West (S 0 degrees 19'51" W) a distance of Two Hundred Forty and Zero Hundredths (240.00) feet; thence South Eighty -nine Degrees, Forty Minutes, Nine Seconds East (S 89 degrees 40'09" E) a distance of Four Hundred Twenty -nine and Eighty -seven Hundredths (429.87) feet to a point on the West line of a tract heretofore conveyed to Woodworth Storage and Transfer, Inc.; thence North Zero Degrees, Eighteen Minutes, Fifty -one Seconds East (N 0 degrees 18'51" E) a distance of Two Hundred Forty and Forty -three Hundredths (240.43) feet to the South line of Progress Drive; thence North Eighty -nine Degrees, Forty Minutes, Nine Seconds West (N 89 degrees 40'09" W) a Distance of Four Hundred Thirty and Zero Hundredths (430.00) feet to the point of Beginning. and which has Key Number 18- 2184 - 693809 and 25- 1006 -0299, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of 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 1. The Common Council hereby c6fiei s 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 11. 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 111. 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 Mr. Andrew Spalding, President, Parrish MIachine, Inc., 3702 Progress Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Spalding indicated that Parrish Machine, Inc. is a job shop which employs thirty -five (35) employees for an annual payroll of $1.4 million dollars. They design and build special machines, tools and fixtures and do high - precision, close - tolerance machining of complex piece parts. They anticipate the purchase of a Okum MH -60 Hours horizontal machining center for an approximate cost of three hundred twenty -four thousand dollars ($324,000.00). It is estimated that the project will create three (3) new permanent positions for a new annual payroll of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) a year. Additionally, thirty -five (35) existing jobs will be maintained for an annual payroll of one million four hundred thousand dollars ($1,400,000.00). A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council in favor of this tax abatement and no one being present wishing to speak to the Council in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Aranowski 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2865 -00 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2102 WEST WASHINGTON STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR BATTEAST WAREHOUSE PARTNERSHIP WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a 1 �i REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 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 2102 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land in the northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, Portage Township, City of South Bend, Indiana, known as lots one (1) through five (5) inclusive, thirty (30) through thirty -nine (39) inclusive, forty -three (43) and forty-four (44) inclusive and parts of vacated streets and alleys in Arnold's First Addition and which has Key Number 18- 4097 - 361201, 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 six (6) 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 /Charlotte Pfeifer Member of the Common Council Mr. William Batteast, 430 East LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Batteast advised that Batteast Warehouse Partnership is asking for a tax abatement for six (6) years for a warehouse facility which will be built in the West Washington- Chapin Street area at a cost of approximately two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00). The warehouse will be twelve thousand eight hundred (12,800) square feet. In conclusion, Mr. Batteast asked for the Council's assistance in the development of this project. 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 this tax abatement or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2866-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN ADVISORY CITY NEGOTIATING TEAM TO REPRESENT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE 2000 FIREFIGHTER NEGOTIATIONS WHEREAS, the legislative body of the city has the mandatory duty to fix by ordinance the annual compensation formembers of the South Bend Fire Department pursuant to Indiana Code §36- 8-3-3(d); and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety has the exclusive right and obligation to oversee all matters excluding compensation of the South Bend Fire Department pursuant to Indiana Code § 36- 8-3-2(b)(1); and WHEREAS, the City Administration and the Common Council have determined that a unified effort would be in the City of South Bend's best interests when addressing, through the negotiating process, such item's as annual compensation, specialty pays, monetary fringe benefits, working conditions and items related to the sworn members of the South Bend Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the Common Council and the Board of Public Safety will each take formal action by adopting similar resolutions which will officially appoint an advisory city negotiating team which will represent each body, and provide and receive updates during executive sessions called for the purpose of discussing strategy with regard to collective bargaining pursuant to Indiana Code §5- 14- 1.5 -6.1; and WHEREAS, the 1997 -2000 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the South Bend Firefighters' Association Local 362 of the International Association Firefighters AFL - CIO expires at the end of this year, along with Ordinance No. 86 -96 which established the firefighter salaries and monetary fringe benefits for calendar years 1997 through 2000; and WHEREAS, the advisory City negotiating Team shall not be considered a "governing body" or a "public agency" under Indiana Code §5- 14- 1.5 -2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The Common 'Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby appoints an advisory City Negotiating Team to represent the City Administration and the Common Council for the upcoming labor negotiations with the negotiating team representing the South Bend Firefighters' Association Local #362. Section II. The members of the advisory City Negotiating Team shall be as follows: James Aranowski, Council Member Thomas L. Bodnar, Esquire Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Spokesperson Sheryl Green, Esquire Roland Kelly, Council Member & Alternate M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller Andrew Ujdak, Council Member Karen L. White, Council Member 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 Varner, Fifth District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Karl King, Fourth District ATTEST: s/Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk APRIL 24.2000 s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large s /Stephen J. Luecke Councilmember Ujdak made the presentation for this Resolution. Councilmember Ujdak indicated that it is again time to begin negotiations with the Firefighters on a new contract. The Resolution presented today appoints a negotiating team for that purpose. Councilmember Ujdak read from the Resolution the names of the individuals who will be serving on this team. He also noted that the Board of Public Safety will also be adopting a similar Resolution. Councilmember Kirsits advised that he is employed by the South Bend Fire Department but is not a member of the Local #362. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand noted that a conflict of interest does not exist in this case and Councilmember Kirsits may vote on this Resolution. 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 White seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2867-00 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL/JUNK DEALERS/RECYCLING OPERATIONS AND TRANSFER STATION LICENSES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2000 WHEREAS, eleven (11) scrap metal/junk dealers /recycling operations and transfer station license renewal applications for the year 2000 were received by the City of South Bend's Board of Public Works; and WHEREAS, inspections of the applicants' property has been completed by the Department of Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention Bureau as required by Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4 -51 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Prevention Bureau have found that such premises are fit and proper for the maintenance and operation of such businesses; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works adopted a Resolution at its meeting of April 4, 2000 approving ten (10) of the license renewal applications and also adopted a separate Resolution on April 4, 2000 approving the remaining one (1) license renewal application, which Resolutions must be reviewed by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 4 -51(f) desires to adopt a Resolution recommending the renewal of the license applications heretofore approved by the Board of Public Works. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana that the license renewal applications for the following scrap metal/junk dealer /recycling operations and transfer station be approved for calendar year 2000: REGULAR MEETING South Bend Iron & Metal 429 W. Indiana South Bend, Indiana APRIL 24, 2000 South Bend Scrap 1305 Prairie South Bend, Indiana South Bend Waste Paper A -1 Auto Parts 1519 S. Franklin 2014 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Northside Iron & Paper Corporation Steve & Gene's Auto Truck 3123 S. Gertrude 3109 Gertrude South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1700 S. Lafayette 1602 S. Lafayette South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana South Bend Baling Iron Co., Inc. Hurwich Iron Co., Inc. 1420 S. Walnut 1610 Circle Avenue South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana South Bend Scrap & Processing Div. Sturgis Iron & Metal Company, Inc. 3113 South Gertrude South Bend, Indiana BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Charlotte Pfeifer Member, South Bend Common Council Ms. Kathy Davis, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, 13 'h Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Ms. Davis informed the Council that this Resolution approves eleven (11) renewal applications. She noted that there currently are sixteen (16) businesses operating and it is anticipated that the remaining five (5) will be submitted shortly for approval after some minor adjustments are made. 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 Ujdak 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 There were no bills submitted for first 'reading at this time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 33-00 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO EXTEND AND PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO AN AREA WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL CITY LIMITS KNOWN AS LOTS 11 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2000 THROUGH 23 OF HARTMAN TERRACE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON REASOR STREET, CENTRE TOWNSHIP, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Coleman made a motion to accept substitute Bill No. 33 -00 as submitted. Councilmember White 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. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR There was no one present wishing to address the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Pfeifer adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. ATTEST: ,&,]I Zv Lorett uda City Clerk ATTEST: Charlotte Pfeifer, Presiders