HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-99 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1999
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, October 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. The
meeting was called to order by Council President Sean Coleman and the Invocation and Pledge
to the Flag were given.
ROLL CALL
Present: James Aranowski
Charlotte Pfeifer
Roland Kelly
Karl King
David Varner
Andrew Uj dak
Rod Sniadecki
Sean Coleman
John Hosinski
Absent: None
1" District
2nd District Chairperson, Committee of the Whole
3rd District
4d' District
5`h District
6`h District
At -Large
At -Large President
At -Large 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 September 27, 1999 meeting of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
s /Sean Coleman
s/David Varner
Councilmember Kelly made a motion that the minutes of the September 27, 1999 meeting of the
Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
There was no special business to come before the Council at this time.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
At 7:04 p.m. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the
Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9)
ayes. Chairman Pfeifer presiding.
BILL NO. 86 -99 (FORMERLY 59 -99) A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING
THE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE COUNCIL
MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2000,
2001, 2002, AND 2003
Councilmember Pfeifer announced that due to a scriveners error, the number for this bill should
be Bill No. 86 -99 and not 59 -99.
Councilmember Aranowski reported that the Personnel & Finance Committee met on this bill
and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 2 -1.
Council President Sean Coleman made the presentation for this bill.
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President Coleman advised that this bill sets the salaries for future Councilmembers for the next
four (4) years. This process allows the Council to set salaries not for themselves but for people
who will occupy those positions in the future. The bill sets salaries below other increases that
were given to non -union employees of the City so there will continue to be a reasonable distance
between what a Councilmember receives compared to full time employees of the City. Council
President Coleman noted that the Council established a precedent four (4) years ago in this
regard and it is his hope that this will be a policy the Council will continue.
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, Councilmothber Kelly made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilnember Hosinski seconded the motion which carried.
BILL NO. 75 -99 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL
SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND FOR THE CITY
CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000
Council Member Aranowski reported that the Personnel & Finance Committee met on this bill
and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
City Clerk Loretta J. Duda, Room 455, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill.
Ms. Duda stated that this ordinance reflects a 3.5% increase in salaries for the Mayor and the
City Clerk which is consistent with the salary increase given to non - bargaining employees of the
City. She noted that this salary ordinance is for one (1) year with the intention to review the
salaries year by year. Should non - bargaining employees receive less than a 3.5% per cent in
future years so would the Clerk. Mrs. Duda noted that the salary for the Mayor for 2000 is
severity-five thousand one hundred twenty -three dollars ($75,123.00) and forty thousand six
hundred ninety -five dollars ($40,695.00) for the City Clerk.
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, Courcilmember Aranowski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full
Council concerning this bill. Council President Coleman seconded the motion which carried.
BILL NO. 48 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1710 EDISON ROAD, IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Counclihember Hosinski reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and
sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County -City Building,
South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission. Mr. Byorni advised that the
petitioner is re u9iing a zone change from "O" Office to "O" Office to allow an office. He
noted that access to the site is from Edison Road. the total site to be rezoned is eighteen
thousand three hundred fifty -eight (18,358) square feet or twenty -six per cent (26 %) of the site,
the parking and drives will occupy thirty -seven per cent (37 %) of the site and thirty -seven per
cent (37 %) of the site will remain as open space.
Mr. Byorni further noted that at the time this Petition was reviewed, variances from front and
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rear yard setbacks would be required. However, at this time, those variances have been
addressed and the front set back variance was approved and the rear setback denied. The site
plan reflects those revisions.
This site was zoned to "O" office in 1997 for a smaller building with less parking. The City
Engineer commented that the rear doors and stoops may not encroach within the sewer easement
and the exit drive must be right turns only.
Mr. Byorni noted that the revised site plan reflects a revised lay out of the building which does
meet the required rear set back requirements and it does not show any rear encroachments.
Mr. Byorni informed the Council that based on information available prior to their public
hearing, the Area Plan staff recommended that this petition be sent to the Council with an
unfavorable recommendation. The current approved final site plan for this lot shows a smaller
office building with eleven (11) parking spaces. This rezoning would result in the overutilization
of this site in a manner that is neither beneficial to the adjacent neighborhood nor good precedent
for future development. Additionally, the Area Plan Commission at its Public Hearing held on
August 17, 1999, sents this bill to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation.
Mr. Donald Shaum, Jr., Mid - States Construction, 53697 CR 9 North, Elkhart, Indiana, made the
presentation for this bill on behalf of the property owner Tiberius Mihalache, 117 South Main
Street, Mishawaka, Indiana.
Mr. Shaum noted that in working with the neighbors they have worked out the new site plan.
They have eliminated the rear door problem and have changed the landscaping. The intention of
the rezoning is to transition the neighborhood from commercial and residential so they intend to
construct a type of building that will blend in with that environment.
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 Hosinski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill subject to the Final Site Plan reflecting an agreement for landscaping
between the developer and the immediate adjacent neighbor. Councilmember King seconded
the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 61 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 515 N. CUSHING STREET
IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Council President Coleman made a motion that this bill be continued until the October 25, 1999,
meeting of the Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Hosinski seconded the
motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 62 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 614, 618, 702, 706 S.
PHILLIPA STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to accept the substitute version of this bill.
Councilmember Hosinski seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes..
Councilmember Hosinski reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and
sends it to the Council with an unanimous favorable recommendation as substituted.
Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County -City Building,
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South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission.
Mr. Byorni advised that the'petitioner is requesting a zone change from "C" Commercial, "D"
Height and Area to "A -1" Residential, "D" Height & Area to allow one and two family homes.
Mr. Byorni further advised that the property currently contains single family homes and a
commercial building converted for residential use. Access. to the site is from Phillipa Street and
the total site to be rezoned is twenty thousand four hundred (20,400) square feet.
Further, based on information available prior to the Area Plan Commission public hearing, the
staff recommends that this petition be sent to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Although the staff would not normally recommend zoning single family homes to "A -1 ", the
surrounding area is zoned for multi - family use and the commercial building will be used as a
duplex. The proposed zoning is less intensive than the existing zoning. Additionally, the Area
Plan Commission at its Public Hearing held on September 21, 1999, sends this petition to the
Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Joan Godmilow, 125 West Marion Street, #527, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation
for this Petition on behalf of property owners Mary and Raymond Ball, 706 S. Phillipa; John &
Clara Dlugosz, 614 S. Phillipa and Aloysius and Lorraine Petraszewski, 618 S. Phillipa Street,
South Bend, Indiana.
Ms. Godmilow stated that the property in question is a two (2) story brick building at 702 South
Phillipa Street that once was an' eighbothood store. However, the building has not been used for
commercial purpose's for fifteen (15) y "ears. It is her intention to rent the top floor and convert
the bottom floor to a loft apartment. The residents next door and across the street are also zoned
commercial and it was suggested by the Area Plantomni ssion that they join in this bill to bring
all the properties into this rezoning to bring them all into 'the "A -1" Residential zoning.
This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and
opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.
Th&6 being r o one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to
this bill, Council member Hosinski made a'niotion for favorable recomimeridation to full Council
concerning this bill as substituted.. Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 63 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOTS 1, 6 AND 7
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 900TH
BLOCK OF MADISON STREET IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilinerriber Kelly made a motion to accept the substitute version of this bill.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes..
Councilmember Hosinski reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and
sends it to the Council with an unanimous favorable 'recommendation as substituted.
Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County -City Building,
South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission.
Mr. - Byorni advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from "B" Residential, "B"
Height & Area to "C" Con'ffiercial, "C" Height and Area to allow ari ambulance garage, living
quarters and parking. Access to the site is from Madison Street. The property is currently
vacant. The total site to be rezoned is nineteen thousand six hundred seven (19,607) square feet
of which the buildings will occupy fifteen per cent (156/o) Of the site, parking and drives will
occupy fifty -five per cent (55 %) of the site and thirty per cent (30 %) of the site will remain as
open space.
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Mr. Byorni noted that variances will be required before the final site plan is approved. He noted
that variances will be required for the front setback from twenty feet (20) to five feet (5'), from
fifty -nine (59) required parking spaces to thirty six (36), off -site parking, from six feet (6)
screening on the south line to two and a half feet (25).
Additionally, based on information available prior to the Area Plan Commission Public Hearing,
the staff recommended that this petition be sent to the Council with a favorable recommendation,
subject to a final site plan. This lot is located across from Notre Dame Avenue from the hospital.
It is the staff's opinion that this use is part of the overall hospital and is in keeping with the
medical and office uses in the area. "C" Commercial zoning is necessary to accommodate this
use. Also, the Area Plan Commission at its Public Hearing held on September 21, 1999, sends
this petition to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Terry Russell, The Troyer Group, Inc., 550 Union Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, made the
presentation on behalf of the Petitioner Mr. Robert L. Beyer, President and CEO, Saint Joseph's
Regional Medical Center, Inc., 801 E. LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana.
Mr. Russell stated that the facility in question will be located at Notre Dame, Madison and
Frances Streets. It will consist of a two (2) story residential structure with thirty -six (36)
parking spaces on two (2) lots. The garage will house two (2) ambulances. There will also be
living quarters on the second level for two (2) people, four (4) offices and a conference room.
Councilmember Varner inquired of Mr. Byorni if the title of the bill should specifically indicate
the address as being "East" Madison Street as indicated in the legal description. After discussion
it was decided that it would be best to include the word "East" in the title. Therefore,
Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to add the word "East" to the title to reflect that the
property is located on the south side of the 900th block of East Madison Street. Councilmember
Aranowski seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
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 Hosinski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill as substituted and amended. Councilmember Ujdak seconded the motion
which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 64 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 202 AND 210 EAST
CALVERT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Councilmember Hosinski reported that the Zoning & Annexation Committee met on this bill and
sends it to the Council with a unanimous favorable recommendation.
Mr. John Byorni, Assistant Director, Area Plan Commission, Room 1140 County -City Building,
South Bend, Indiana, presented the report from the Commission.
Mr. Byorni advised that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from "A" Residential, "A"
Height and Area to `B" Residential, "A" Height & Area to allow an apartment building. The
property currently contains a commercial/apartment building. Access to the site is from Calvert
and St. Joseph Streets. The total site to be rezoned is twelve thousand eight hundred (12,800)
square feet. Of that, the buildings will occupy twenty -four per cent (24 %) of the site, parking
and drives will occupy twenty -one per cent (21 %) of the site and fifty -five per cent (55 %) of the
site will remain as open space.
Mr. Byorni further advised that the City Engineer will require a drainage plan at the final site
plan stage and the parking lot may need to be redesigned. This lot is surrounded on all sides by
single family zoning. Many neighborhoods like this one were zoned to single family in order to
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encourage conversion to single family use and to protect the character of the area. This rezoning
would allow new multi - family developinerit in the area and set a negative precedent for the future
of the neighborhood.
At its Public Hearing held on September 21, 1999, the Area Plan Commission sent this Petition
to the Council with no recommendation.
Mr. Chuck Austin, 15285 Valentia Drive, Granger, Indiana, made the presentation for this
Petition. Mr. Austin stated that this existing building is single family zoned and was at one time
a business on the lower level and apartments on the upper floor. He would like to make the
lower level into all apartments.
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 Hosinski made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council
concerning this bill. Councilmenber Aranowski seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of nine (9) ayes.
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmember Hosinski made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Lorett*Ji
ty Jerk Charlotte Pfeifer, Chairp on
Committee of the Whole
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Char'iibers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:28 p.m. Council
President Sean - Coleman presided with nine (9) members present.
BILLS - THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 9043 -99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING
THE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE COUNCIL
MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2000, 2001, 2002,
AND 2003
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilrrieniber Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried. the bill passed by a roll call vote of
five (5) aye votes by Councilinembers Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, King and Coleman with four
(44) nay votes by Councilmembers Varner, Ujdak, Hosinski and Sniadecki.
ORDINANCE NO. 9044 -99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING
THE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND
FOR THE CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000
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This bill had third reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9045 -99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1710
EDISON ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9046 -99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 614,
618, 702, 706 S. PHILLIPA STREET IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to consider the substitute
version of this bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote
of nine (9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to pass this bill as
substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a
roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9047 -99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOTS 1,
6 AND 7 LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE
900TH BLOCK OF EAST MADISON STREET IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to consider the substitute
version of this bill as amended. Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried by a
voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Additionally, Councilmember Kelly made a motion to pass this bill
as substituted and amended. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The
bill passed by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 9048 -99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 202
AND 210 EAST CALVERT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to pass this bill.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO. 99 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1613
AND 1709 WEST EWING AVENUE, 2002 SOUTH
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PROSPECT STREET, AND 1801 AND 1805 NORTH
ELMER STREET RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR G & M PROPERTIES
As the petitioner was not present, Councilmember Ujdak made a motion to continue this bill
until the October 25, 1999 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion
which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
NOTE: As Mr Urbanski arrived at the meeting, the motion to continue this Resolution was
withdrawn and the matter was considered. This Resolution was considered after all other
Resolutions on the agenda and is now referred to as Resolution No. 2803 -99.
RESOLUTION NO. 2195 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND', INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3102
WEST SAMPLE STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR MAVERICK PACKAGING, 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 3102
West Sample Street and which is more particularly described as follows:
That part of the Northeast quarter of Section 16, T. 37 N., R. 2E., City of South
Bend, St. Joseph County, which is described as: From the Northwest Corner of
the East half of the Northeast quarter of said Section measure South 90 deg. 00
min. 00 sec. West along the North line of said Section 630 ft. and South 00 deg.
02 min. 31 sec. E., 40.00 ft. and north 90 deg. 00 min., 00 sec. East 300.02 ft.
(300.00 ft. Record) and South 00 deg. 04 min. 00 sec. West, 579.33 ft. (S. 00 deg.
01 min. 52 sec. W., 579.125 ft., Record) and north '89 deg. 25 min. 13 sec. East
13.64 ft. (North 89 deg. 59 min. 13 sec. East 13.745 ft., Record) and South 00
deg. 00 min. 38 sec. east 280.27 ft to the Point of Beginning of this description;
thence South 89 deg. 55 min. 49 sec. West along the North line of Industrial Ave.
(now vacated), 159.99 ft.; thence South 00 deg. '03 min. 24 sec. West 400.60 ft.;
thence South 89 deg. 55 min. 41 sec. East along the Northerly line of the New
Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad, 289.00 ft., thence North 00 deg. 03 min., 24
sec. East, 363.03 ft. (N.00 deg. 01 min. 48 sec. E. 364.55 ft., Record); thence
North 89 deg. 56 min. 24 sec. West, 128.96 ft. (N. 89 deg. 55 min. 00 sec.
128.885 ft., record) thence North 00 deg. 00 min. 38 Sec. West, 36.00 ft. (n. 00
deg. 02 min. 16 sec. W Record) to the Point of Beginning. Containing 2.5472
acres.
and which has Key Number 18- 35198- 09194, 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
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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 /Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Bill McGlone, 4516 Hickory Road, Mishawaka, Indiana, made the presentation for this
Resolution.
Mr. McGlone informed the Council that Maverick Packaging manufactures and packages hair
and body care products for the hotel amenities industry. The tax abatement is requested for new
equipment which will help them keep up with demand and which they hope will add more
employees to the company.
A Public Hearing was held on this 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.
Therefore, Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember
Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2796-99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 515
WEST IRELAND ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR LOCK JOINT
TUBE, INC./KEYCORP. CAPITAL LEASING /STEEL
WAREHOUSE CO., 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
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WHEREAS, a beclaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 515
West Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E. 1/4) of
section Twenty -Six (26), Township Thirty -Seven (37) North, Range Two (02) East of the Second
(2nd) Principal Meridian and all being in Center Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter
(N.E.1 /4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26); thence South 901- 00' -00" West (Bearing derived
from description shown in Title Commitment 9501843 ) as issued by St. Joseph Title Corp.),
along the south line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E.1 /4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E.1 /4) of said
Section Twenty -Six (26) and also being along the centerline of a public road now known as
Ireland Road, a distance of 400.00 feet; thence North 01 °- 30' -47" East, parallel with and 400.00
feet west of the east line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26), a
distance of 40.01 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description, said point of beginning being
on the north right of way line of said Ireland Road and also being the southwest corner of a
parcel conveyed to Roger R. Atwell and Eleanor Atwell as described in Quit Claim Deed No.
9416618; thence South 90 °- 00' -00" West, along said north right of way line of Ireland Road and
being parallel with and 40.00 feet north of the south line of the Southeast Quafter (S.E. 1/4) of
the Northeast Quarter N.E. 1/4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26), a distance of 891.36 feet to a
point of the west line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E.1 /4) of
said Section Twenty -Six (26) and also being the southeast corner of a parcel conveyed to
Louanne Osborne as described in Warranty Deed 9326881; thence North 00 °- 58' -55" East,
along the west line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (N.E.1 /4) of said
Section Twenty -Six (26) and also being along the east line of said parcel conveyed to Louanne
Osborne and also along the east line of a parcel conveyed to Transit Mix, Inc. as described in
Warranty Deed 9018257, a distance of 955.26 feet to a point which is South 00 58' -55" West --
A.
314.00 feet from a stone found at the northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (S.E.1 /4) of the
Northeast Quarter (N.E.1 /4) of said Section Twehty -Six (26); thbfide North 89 °- 42' -44" East,
along the south line of two (02) parcels conveyed to Miles Laboratories, Inc. as described in
Warranty Deed 7903212 and Warranty Deed 8501215, a distance of 1270.41 feet to a point on
the west right of way line of a public street now known as Lafayette Street; thence South 01 °-
30'-47" West, along said west right of way line of Lafayette Street and being parallel with and
30.00 feet west of the east line of the Southeast Quarter (S.E. 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter
(N.E.1 /4) of said Section Twenty -Six (26), a distance of 602.05 feet to the northeast corner of a
parcel conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli and as describ "ed in Warranty Deed 9335926; thence South
900- 00' -00" West, along the north line of said parcel conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli and also
being along the north line of a parcel conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli as described in Corporate
Warranty Deed 9335926, a distance of 370.00 feet to the northwest cotter of said parcel
conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli ; thence South 01 °- 30' -47" West, along the west line of said
parcel conveyed to Arthur Fontonelli, a distance of 360.00 feet to the Point of Beginning of this
description and containing 24.793 Acres, more or less.
and which has Key Number 23 -1013 -0758, 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 C6inmon Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
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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. Philip J. Faccenda, Jr., Barnes & Thornburg, 600 ls` Source Center, 100 North Michigan
Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution on behalf of the
Petitioners, Lock Joint Tube, Inc..
Mr. Faccenda noted that this is a five (5) year personal property tax abatement for the facility at
Ireland Road which manufactures steel tubing for the automobile industry. It is anticipated that
they will purchase a new high -speed mill. Mr. Faccenda further noted that it is anticipated that
two (2) to five (5) new employees will be added for an estimated payroll of forty -one thousand
six hundred dollars ($41,600) a year to one hundred twenty -four thousand eight hundred dollars
($124,800) a year.
A Public Hearing was held on this 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 Hosinski made a motion to adopt this Resolution.
Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2797 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
(BILL NO. 99 -99) DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1215
SOUTH WALNUT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR LOCK JOINT
TUBE, INC./KEYCORP. CAPITAL LEASING /STEEL
WAREHOUSE CO., INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2798 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
(BILL NO. 99 -100) DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1215
SOUTH WALNUT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE CO.,
INC. C/O LOCK JOINT TUBE, INC.
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to combine Bill Nos. 99 -99 and 99 -100 for purposes of
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Public Hearing. Councilnmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2797 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1215
SOUTH WALNUT STREET, SOUTH FEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR LOCK JOINT
TUBE, INC./KEI'CORP. CAPITAL LEASING /STEEL
WAREHOUSE CO., 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 1215
South Walnut Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A tract of land in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, and State of Indiana, situated in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range
2 East, bounded by the following described line: Beginning at a point in the West line of Walnut
Street, 682.75 feet south of the South line of Sample Street, which point is 31 feet South of the
South line of the Sanders and Egbert Tract, as conveyed by deeds recorded in Deed Record 118,
Page 428 and Deed record 121, Page 320; thence on an assumed bearing of South 0 °00'49" East
along said West line of Walnut Street, 556.95 feet; thence South 89 055'05 "' West, 1200 feet;
thence North 0 °00'49" West parallel with said West line of Walnut Street, 589.19 feet to a point
651.75 feet south of the south line of Sample Street or the produced South line of the tract
conveyed to F. C. Raff, recorded in Deed Record 172 Page 641; thence South 89 °57'10" East
along the South line above described tract produced East, 295 feet; thence South 0 °00'49" East
parallel with the West line of Walnut Street, 31 feet; thence North 89 °57 16" East, 905 feet to the
place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18- 8021 - 084504, 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 1. The Common Council hereby cor`ifirns 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 g'r'anted 'Personal Property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and
further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, A"r"ticle 6, of the Municipal Code of
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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
RESOLUTION NO. 2798 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1215
SOUTH WALNUT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE CO.,
INC. C/O LOCK JOINT TUBE, 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 1215
South Walnut Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A tract of land in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, and State of Indiana, situated in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range
2 East, bounded by the following described line: Beginning at a point in the West line of Walnut
Street, 682.75 feet south of the South line of Sample Street, which point is 31 feet South of the
South line of the Sanders and Egbert Tract, as conveyed by deeds recorded in Deed Record 118,
Page 428 and Deed record 121, Page 320; thence on an assumed bearing of South 0 °00'49" East
along said West line of Walnut Street, 556.95 feet; thence South 89 °55'05 "' West, 1200 feet;
thence North 0 °00'49" West parallel with said West line of Walnut Street, 589.19 feet to a point
651.75 feet south of the south line of Sample Street or the produced South line of the tract
conveyed to F. C. Raff, recorded in Deed Record 172 Page 641; thence South 89 °57'10" East
along the South line above described tract produced East, 295 feet; thence South 0 °00'49" East
parallel with the West line of Walnut Street, 31 feet; thence North 89 °57'16" East, 905 feet to the
place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18- 8021 - 084504, 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
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qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of (insert number of years ( )
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 g.
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. Philip J. Faccenda, Jr., Barnes & Thornburg, 600 1St Source Center, 100 North Michigan
Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for these Resolutions on behalf of the
Petitioners, Lock Joint Tube, Inc..
Mr. Faccenda noted that this personal property tax abatement is for finishing equipment for
manufacturing of steel tubing. The equipment will cost approximately $1.5 to $2.5 million
dollars. The real property tax abatement is for the expansion of the facility on Walnut Street by
thirty thousand (30,000) square feet at a cost of approximately eight hundred thousand dollars
($800,000.00). It is anticipated that four (4) to seven (7) new jobs will be created for an annual
payroll increase of between eighty three thousand dollars ($83,000.00) to one hundred seventy -
five thousand ($175,000.00) a year.
A Public Hearing was held on these Resolutions at this time.
There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to
these Resolutions.
Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2797 -99. Councilmember
Varner seconded the motion which cai`ried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine (9) ayes.
Additionally, Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2798 -99.
Councilmember" Arariowski seconded the motion Which carried and the Resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2799 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
(BILL NO. 99 -101) DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4401
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD EXTENSION TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ADAPTO-
INDIANA, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2800 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
(BILL NO. 99 -102) DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4401
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD EXTENSION TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR CLEVELAND PARTNERS,
L.P.
Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to combine Bills Nos. 99 -101 and 99 -102 for purposes
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of Public Hearing. Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of nine (9) ayes.
-RESOLUTION NO. 2799 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4401
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD EXTENSION TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ADAPTO-
INDIANA, 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 4401
West Cleveland Road Extension, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described
as follows:
A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East described as
follows: Commencing at an iron pipe marking the North Quarter Section corner of said Section
21; thence West, on the North line of said Section and the centerline of Brick Road, 1322.04 feet;
thence South 530 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Section, 138.98 feet;
thence South 445 feet, more or less to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 1218 feet
more or less to a point on the Northerly right of way line on the new Cleveland Road; thence
Westerly along said Northerly right of way 550.29 feet to the Southeast corner of Trans Tech
Properties Minor Subdivision, recorded as Document Number 8614287; thence North 795.17
feet to the Northeast corner of said Subdivision; thence West along the North line of said Plat
561.72 feet to the Northwest corner of said Subdivision; thence North 260 feet, more or less;
thence East to the place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 25 -1013- 020704, 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 gt sea•
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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
RESOLUTION NO. 2800 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4401
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD EXTENSION TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR CLEVELAND PARTNERS,
L.P.
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 4401
West Cleveland road Extension, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described
as follows:
A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East described as
follows: Commencing at an iron pipe marking the North Quarter Section corner of said Section
21; thence West, on the North line of said Section and the centerline of Brick Road, 1322.04 feet;
thence South 530 feet; thence West, parallel with the North line of said Section, 138.98 feet;
thence South 445 feet, more or less to the place of beginning; thence continuing South 1218 feet
more or less to a point on the Northerly right of way line on the new Cleveland Road; thence
Westerly along said Northerly right of way 550.29 feet to the Southeast corner of Trans Tech
Properties Minor Subdivision, recorded as Document Number 8614287; thence North 795.17
feet to the Northeast corner of said Subdivision; thence West along the North line of said Plat
561.72 feet to the Northwest corner of said Subdivision; thence North 260 feet, more or less;
thence East to the place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 25- 1013 - 020704, 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 confit is 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 year's from'tho 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 (insert number of years ( )
years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
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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 /Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Frank Perri, Holladay Group, 227 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation on behalf of the petitioners.
Mr. Perri advised the Council that Mr. Thomas Dockery of Adapto- Indiana, Inc., was also
present today to answer any questions.
Mr. Perri stated that Adapto- Indiana intends to spend approximately five hundred thousand
dollars ($500,000) for new equipment as well as construction of a fifty thousand square foot
facility on West Cleveland Road. This will enable Adapto to stay in the business of providing
precision machine parts for the trucking industry.
A Public Hearing was held on these Resolutions at this time.
There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to
these Resolutions, Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2799 -99.
Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
Additionally, Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2800 -99.
Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2801 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT #8
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK (4101
WILLIAM RICHARDSON COURT) TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR BEELER & BROWN
PROPERTIES, L.L.C. AND DAVEY, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution, Resolution Number 2576 -98 adopted on March 12, 1998, 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 Lot #8
West Cleveland Road Industrial Park (4101 William Richardson Court), South Bend, Indiana,
and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Numbered Eight (8) as shown on the recorded Plat of West
Cleveland Road Industrial Park, Section One, recorded November
6, 1997 as Document Number 9746182 in the Office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana
and which has Key Number 25- 1013 - 020702, 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- 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 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 ten (10) 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 g.
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
Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community & Economic Development Committee met
on this Resolution and sends it to the Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Jim Brown, 16632 Lynhfield Court, Granger, Indiana, made the presentation for this tax
abatement.
Mr. Brown informed the Council that The New Carbon Company, Inc. will be relocating from
Buchanan, Michigan to this facility. They currently have approximately twenty -six (26)
employees for an annual payroll of six hundred eighty -three thousand dollars ($683,000). The
New Carbon Company, Inc. manufactures waffle irons, pancake and waffle flour.
A Public Hearing was held on this 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 Hosinski made a motion to adopt this Resolution.
Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 99-104 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3735
WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ARA FOR PURPOSES
OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR COBRA DEVELOPMENT, LLC
FOR THE BENEFIT OF: MICHIANA MIDGET
MOTORS, INC.
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to continue this tax abatement until the October 25, 1999
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meeting of the Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 99 -105 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 3030
NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD AS A RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5)
YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR LARRY & BEVERLY STEELE
Councilmember Kelly made a motion to strike this tax abatement from consideration by the
Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which
carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2802 -99 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
DETERMINING, AFTER INVESTIGATION THAT THE
LEASE OF PROPERTY AT 609 W. INDIANA AVENUE,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR USE AS A
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP CENTER IS
NECESSARY
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana (Board), on
October 1, 1999, received a petition ( "Petition ") signed by fifty (50) taxpayers of the City of
South Bend, requesting that the Board lease the property at 609 W. Indiana Street, South Bend,
Indiana, as space for a Neighborhood Partnership Center, by entering into a lease agreement with
Paul M. Dillon and Phyllis M. Dillon for a term of six months with an option to lease on a month
to month basis with a rental not to exceed Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy Dollars
($2,970.00) in the lease term and at the same monthly rate if the option is exercised; and
WHEREAS, the Board received on October 1, 1999, a certificate of the St. Joseph
County Auditor certifying that the verifier of the Petition and the signatories of the Petition are
taxpayers of property located within the corporate limits of the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36- 1- 10 -7(2) requires, prior to the Board of Public Works entering into
a lease agreement for said premises, that the Common Council determine that the premises are
needed and that the lease amount is reasonable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows:
1. That the Common Council has conducted a public hearing on this Resolution, and has
heard persons desiring to speak in favor of and opposed to the adoption of this Resolution.
2. That the Common Council is desirous of establishing a neighborhood center in the
proposed location in order to build stronger neighborhoods by bringing municipal and
community services directly to the neighborhood.
3. That the property at 609 W. Indiana Avenue, South Bend, Indiana contains
approximately two thousand five hundred ten (2,510) square feet of space, an area sufficient to
accommodate the activities for which the Neighborhood Partnership Center is intended.
4. That on October 1, 1999, a Petition signed by fifty (50) taxpayers of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, was filed with the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
requesting that the Board lease the property at 609 W. Indiana Street, South Bend, Indiana, as
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space for a Neighborhood Partnership Center by entering into a lease with Paul M. Dillon and
Phyllis M. Dillon for a term of six months with an option to lease on a month to month basis
thereafter, with a rental for the lease term not to exceed Two Thousand Nine Hundred and
Seventy Dollars ($2,970.00) in the lease term, and at the same monthly rate if the option is
exercised.
5. That on October 1, 1999, the Board of Public Works received a certificate signed by
the St. Joseph County Auditor, certifying that the verifier and the signatories of the Petition are
taxpayers of property located with the corporate limits of the City of South Bend.
6. That on October 1, 1999, a proposed lease agreement for the premises was filed with
the Board of Public Works, a true 'and complete copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
7. That having heard all speakers at the presentation and hearing on this Resolution on
October 11, 1999, and having taken into consideration facts adduced at this hearing and in
documents and presentations, as well as all personal investigation, discussions, and consideration
by individual Council members, the Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby finds,
pursuant to I.C. 36- 1- 10 -7(2), that the lease of property at 609 W. Indiana Avenue as a
Neighborhood Partnership Center, as petitioned by the fifty (50) taxpayers of the City of South
Bend, as certified by the St. Joseph County Auditor is needed.
8. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Sean Coleman
Member, South Bend Common Council
Ms. Jennifer Mielke, Neighborhood Planner, Planning & Neighborhood Development,
Community and Economic Development, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 416, South Bend,
Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution.
Ms. Mielke stated that before the Council this evening is a Lease Agreement between the City
and Mr. Paul M. Dillon for property at 609 West Indiana Avenue to be used as a Neighborhood
Partnership Center. The term of the Lease is six (6) months from November 1, 1999 to April 30,
2000 with an option to renew on a month to month basis. The rate of Pa, dht will be four
hundred ninety -five dollars ($495.00) per month.
A Public Hearing was Yield on the Resolution at this time.
Ms. Shirley Fulton, 1628 South Carlisle Street, South Bend, Indiana spoke in favor of this
Resolution. Ms. Fulton informed the Council that she is on the Board of the Ruin Village
Neighborhood Association and is currently its recording secretary. She is also a member of the
Partnership Center Advisory Committee. Ms. Fulton urged the Council to pass this Resolution.
She stated that the neighbors have a great deal of interest in the Center remaining at this location
for the next six (6) months as the Center provides a great many services.
There was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill.
Therefore, Councilmember Ujdak made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember
Hosinski seconded the motion.
At this time it was noted that the Resolution refers to the address as Indiana Street instead of
Indiana Avenue in the title and in numerical paragraphs three (3) and seven (7).
Therefore, Councilmember Ujdak made a motion to withdraw his motion. Councilmember
Hosinski seconded the motion which carried.
Councilmember Ujdak then made a motion to amend the Resolution in the title and in numerical
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paragraphs three (3) and seven (7) to indicate that the address is Indiana Avenue and not Indiana
Street. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion to amend which carried.
Additionally, Councilmember Ujdak made a motion to adopt this Resolution, as amended.
Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 99 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1613
AND 1709 WEST EWING AVENUE, 2002 SOUTH
PROSPECT STREET, AND 1801 AND 1805 NORTH
ELMER STREET AS A RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5)
YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR G & M PROPERTIES
Councilmember King made a motion to reconsider Bill No. 99 -96 which was earlier continued
until October 25, 1999 for lack of a petitioner. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion
which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes and the following Resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. 2803 -99 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1613
AND 1709 WEST EWING AVENUE, 2002 SOUTH
PROSPECT STREET, AND 1801 AND 1805 NORTH
ELMER STREET AS A RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5)
YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR G & M PROPERTIES
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 1613
AND 1709 West Ewing Avenue, 2002 South Prospect, and 1801 and 1805 North Elmer Street,
South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows:
STREET ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
KEY NUMBER
1613 W. Ewing Ave.
Lot 1 & 2 Roming 1" Add.
18- 8081 -3102
1709 W. Ewing Ave.
Lot 39, Prairie Ave. Heights Add.
18- 8082 -3141
2002 S. Prospect St.
Lot 291 Homeland 3rd Add.
18- 8106 -4022
1801 N. Elmer St.
Lot 436 Marquette Heights
18- 2117 -4332
1805 N. Elmer St.
Lot 437 Marquette Heights
18 -2117 -4328
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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby' determines and finds that the petition for real
property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et se g., 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
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
is
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abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5)
calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further
determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the
City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et_ sea.
SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
Mr. Michael E. Urbanski, Garden Homes, 17874 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, made the
presentation for this Resolution.
Mr. Urbanski informed the Council that this tax abatement is one of many tax abatements that he
has brought before the Council in the past two (2) years.
A Public Hearing was held on this 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. Therefore, Councilmember King 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 nine (9) ayes.
BILLS - FIRST READING
BILL NO. 82 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 530 NORTH LAFAYETTE
BOULEVARD 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 Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 83 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 407 -409 LINCOLNWAY
WEST IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Area
Plan Commission. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of
nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 84 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6188 PARKLAND
DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AMERITECH DRIVE AND
PARKLAND DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to refer this bill to the Area
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Plan Commission. Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried by a voice
vote of nine (9) ayes.
BILL NO. 85 -99 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND ESTABLISHING THREE POLICE
GRANT FUNDS IN THE SOUTH BEND POLICE
DEPARTMENT
This bill had first reading. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to refer this bill to the
Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on October
25, 1999. Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine
(9) ayes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Hosinski, on behalf of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, asked Mr. Mike
Urbanski of Garden Homes to look into the City block immediately northwest of the corner of
Kaley and Keller north of LaSalle High School as a recommended location for continued urban
infill housing of the type Garden Homes does so well. Mr. Urbanski informed Mr. Hosinski that
he is already in contact with the owners.
NEW BUSINESS
Members of the Council congratulated Councilmember Ujdak on the recent birth of his son.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Ms. Alice Christian, no address given, asked the Council what is the function of the Department
of Code Enforcement. Council President Coleman explained that the Department of Code
Enforcement enforces the laws contained in the City's Code Book. Ms Christian then asked
why they have not adhered to her complaints. Ms. Christian sited multiple sections of the code
book of which her property is in non - compliance but the landlord has not been contacted. She
noted that her complaints have been ignored for four (4) years. Council President Coleman
informed Ms. Christian that he along with any other member of the Council would be happy to
sit down with her one -on -one to discuss her concerns. Ms. Christian answered that she did not
want to meet privately but wanted everyone to hear the concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Council President Coleman
adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Loretta . Du a, ity �rk
ATTEST:
Sean Coleman, President
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