HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-98 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1998
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on
Monday, January 26, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to
order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Aranowski,
Pfeifer, Kelly, Broden,
- Varner, Ujdak, Coleman,
Hosinski and Sniadecki
Absent: None
REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the January 5th
and 12th, 1998, meetings of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Sean Coleman
/s/ David Varner
Council Member Kelly made a motion that the minutes of the
January 5th and 12th, 1998, meetings be accepted and placed on
file, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
The Mayor made his State of the City Address.
Council President Coleman reported that Glendarae Hernandez was
reappointed to the Human Rights Commission; Ed Ehlers to the
Century Center Board of Managers; and Charlotte Pfeifer will
fulfill his term on the Century Center Board of Managers.
Council Member Kelly made a motion to resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion
carried.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend met in the Committee of the Whole at 7:57 p.m. with nine
members present. Chairman Broden presiding.
BILL NO. 6 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF WESTERN AVENUE
FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF SOUTH FRANCES STREET
TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY EAST OF FRANCES STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 105.6 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET
ALL IN THE PLAT OF "BECK'S 1ST ADDITION"
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works
and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Mike Danch, Peirce and
Associates, made the presentation for the bill. He reported that
the Robert Henry was requesting this vacation for an alley which
is located on his property. He advised this will allow them to
reorganize the property for better utilization. Ann -Carol
Simons, reported that Mr. Henry has cleaned 90% of his property
in the last two weeks. Council Member Kelly made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
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JANUARY 26, 1998
BILL NO. 7 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
MEGAN BEELER DRIVE NORTH, FROM THE WEST LINE OF
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION ONE
SUBDIVISION, RUNNING EAST TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF
MEGAN BEELER DRIVE, FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 357 FEET
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works
and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Mike Danch, Peirce and
Associates, made the presentation for the bill. He reported that
Beeler and Brown, Inc., were requesting a portion of Megan Beeler
Drive be vacated to allow for better use of this property.
Council Member Varner made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 11 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET FROM
THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WEST COLFAX AVENUE
TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST
ALLEY NORTH OF WEST COLFAX AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE
OF APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET.
PART LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SOUTH BEND,
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Coleman made a motion to accept the
substitute bill on file with the City Clerks office, seconded by
Council Member Varner. The motion carried. Council Member
Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation
Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Cleo Hickey, director of the Morris Civic, reported
they were requesting approval to vacate a portion of this
north /south alley, in order to allow ingress and egress to our
property. Council Member Varner made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council
Member Aranowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 23 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND
ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 804 LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and
Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. John Oxian, president of the Historic
Preservation Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He
reported that this building is an excellent example of a
collegiate Gothic style. He advised this is the third building
to be named Madison School. The building is also on the National
Register, as well as being in the Park Avenue Historic District,
it is surrounded by other historic designations. Council Member
Hosinski reported he had been in contact with the School Corp.,
and they were aware of this meeting and were not opposing this
desgination. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by
Council member Aranowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 5 -98 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, OF
THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF
NEW SECTION 2 -59 ENTITLED THE SOUTH BEND
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COMMISSION ON AFRICAN - AMERICAN MALES
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Coleman made a motion to accept the
substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Aranowski. The motion carried. Council Member Ujdak
reported that the Health and Public Safety and the Residential
Neighborhoods Committees had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable. Council Member Pfeifer made the
presentation for the bill. She advised she had worked in the
criminal justice system, and during that time she had witnessed
drugs, crack, and an increase of violent crimes among African
American males. She indicated this problem could no longer be
ignored, since it effects the entire community. She reported
that this proposed commission will submit annual reports to the
mayor and the City Council. She reported there are other
commissions throughout the State and they will be able to network
with the other city commissions, at the state and national level.
She indicated this commission will develop long -range goals that
will be reviewed annually. Darren Washington, executive director
of the Indiana Commission, advised that the Commission's main
objective is legislation and public policy. Jim Cierzniak, 1156
E. Altgeld, urged the Council to vote against this bill, and read
remarks in opposition which indicated the forming of this
commission was politically motivated. Council Member Varner made
a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 8 -98 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND,,INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE SOUTH
BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
LICENSING AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICE CENTERS
AND VEHICLE REMOVAL SERVICES
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Broden reported that the Personnel and
Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the
Council favorable. Ann -Carol Simons, assistant city attorney,
made the presentation for the bill. She reported that this bill
is to revise the requirements for licensing automotive repair and
service centers and vehicle removal services. She indicated this
will clarify some of the requirements for these service centers.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
After Council discussion, Council Member Hosinski withdrew his
motion. He then made a motion that this matter be continued and
referred back to committee, seconded by Council Member Varner.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 9 -98 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE
COVELESKI IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO. 401)
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Aranowski reported that the Parks and
Recreation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Betsy Harriman, administrative director,
of the Park Department, made the presentation for the bill. She
reported that this appropriation will be used for ongoing
maintenance of Coveleski. Council Member Hosinski made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Pfeifer. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 10 -98 A BILL APPROPRIATING $2,400,000 OF SECTION 108
LOAN FUNDS, PLUS INTEREST EARNED THEREON, FOR USE
IN REHABILITATION, CONSTRUCTION AND REDEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES
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This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and
Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Beth Leonard, director
of financial and program Management, made the presentation for
the bill. She advised this bill will appropriate $2,400,000 in
Section 108 Loan Funds of which $150,000 is to be used for
rehabilitation of the Center for the Homeless, $450,000 for the
construction of an addition to the LaSalle Park Recreation Center
and the remaining $1,800,000 will be used for downtown
redevelopment activities, which includes the Studebaker Museum.
The Council discussed splitting out the downtown development
money from the funds for the Homeless Shelter and LaSalle Park.
Jon Hunt, director of Redevelopment, indicated that splitting
this money out could be a problem with the time line at this late
date, since once the Section 108 money is gone we would have to
wait for another year. Council Member Kelly made a motion to
continue public hearing on this bill until February 9, seconded
by Council Member Ujdak. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The motion
carried.
ATTEST:
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REGULAR EETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the
Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the
the County -City Building at 9:25 p.m. Council
presiding, and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
City of South
fourth floor of
President Coleman
ORDINANCE NO. 8874 -98 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST
ALLEY SOUTH OF WESTERN AVENUE FROM THE
EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF SOUTH FRANCES
STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE
FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF FRANCES
STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY
105.6 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET ALL IN
THE PLAT OF "BECK'S 1ST ADDITION"
This bill had third reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion
to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Broden. The bill
passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8875 -98 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: MEGAN BEELER DRIVE
NORTH, FROM THE WEST LINE OF WEST
CLEVELAND ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION
ONE SUBDIVISION, RUNNING EAST TO THE
WESTERLY LINE OF MEGAN BEELER DRIVE, FOR
A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 357 FEET
This bill had third reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion
to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Broden. The bill
passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8876 -98 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE
VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST NORTH -
SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF NORTH MAIN STREET
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FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WEST
COLFAX AVENUE TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY
OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF
WEST COLFAX AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14
FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT
OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Hosinski made a
motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried.
Council Member Broden made a motion to pass this bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer. The bill passed by
a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8877 -98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 804
LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Hosinski made a
motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to pass this bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The bill passed
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8878 -98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE
INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 2 -59 ENTITLED
THE SOUTH BEND COMMISSION ON AFRICAN -
AMERICAN MALES
This bill had third reading. Council Member Hosinski made a
motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The motion carried.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to pass this bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The bill passed
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8879 -98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE
COVELESKI IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO.
401)
This bill had third reading. Council Member Hosinski made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2542 -98 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
EXPRESSING ITS INTEREST IN PURCHASING
THE PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE
ORGANIC RESOURCES PLANT
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable by the South
Bend Board of Public works to acquire approximately .85 acres of
a two lot piece of real property, comprising land and a house, at
4236 West Cleveland Road in South Bend, Indiana, which real
property is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Faulkens, who reside in the house
on the property directly adjacent to the Organic Resources plant,
and is particularly described as:
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That part of the northwest quarter of Section 28, Township
38 north, Range 2 east, City of South Bend, German Township,
St. Joseph County, Indiana which is described as: Beginning
at a PK Nail set on the north line of said section 38 and
the centerline of Cleveland Road which is S.890- 57' -50" E.
1325.33 ft. from the northwest corner of said Section 28;
thence S. 890- 57' -50" 132.00 ft. along said north line of
centerline to a set PK nail; thence s. 000- 10'37" w., 990.00
ft. to a set 5/8" capped rebar; thence N. 890- 57' -50" W.,
132.00 ft. to a set 5/8" capped rebar; thence N. 000- 10' -37"
E., 990.00 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 3.00
acres and comprised of two (2) lots. Subject to all legal
highways, easements and restrictions of record. ( "Real
Property "); and
WHEREAS, the additional Real Property will allow Organic
Resources to expand its public loading area and increase its
service to the Community without encroaching on its adjacent
neighbors, the Faulkens, residing at 4236 West Cleveland Road;
and
WHEREAS, there are additional houses located in the
neighborhood. None, however, are located immediately adjacent to
the Organic Resources plant on Cleveland Road; and
WHEREAS, the Faulkens successfully petitioned Area Plan
Commission for the creation of two legal lots of record out of
one legal lot of record, of which the Board of Public Works is
interested in one lot; and
WHEREAS, Ralph D. Lauver, appraiser, valued the real
property at $40,000.00, and Robert L. Huddleston, appraiser,
valued the property at $25,000.00; and
WHEREAS, an offer to purchase real estate must not exceed
the acreage of two appraisals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana as follows:
I. The City Engineer is authorized and directed to cause a
notice and written offer in the amount of $32,500.00 to be made
to the owners of the real property described herein after a title
commitment and a separate legal description are obtained for the
property.
II. The purchasing agent shall give a copy of both appraisals to
the Common Council.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member, South Bend Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jack
Dillon Director of Environmental Services made the presentation
for the resolution. He reported that the City wants to purchase
property adjacent to the organic resources plant. He advised
that the real property will allow them to expand its public
loading area and increase service to the community. Council
Member Broden made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Sniadecki. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2543 -98
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
EXPRESSING ITS INTEREST IN
PURCHASING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF ADAMS
ROAD AND THE US 31 BY -PASS
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable by the South
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Bend Department of Water works to acquire four (4) acres of real
property, located at the Southeast quadrant of Adams Road and the
US 31 By -Pass in South Bend, Indiana, which real property, owned
by Waggoner Dairy Farm, Inc., is particularly described as:
That part of the Northwest quarter of the northwest quarter
of Section 17 of the northeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of Section 18, all in Township 38 north, range 2
east, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana which is
described as: Beginning at a point on the east line of said
Section 18 (West line of said Section 17) which is S. 000-
37-27", 164.21 ft. from a "PK" nail marking the northeast
corner of said Section 18 (northwest corner of Section 17);
thence N. 850- 50' -55" E. along the southerly line of a
right -of -way line described in exception "b" of Warranty
Deed recorded in book 810 of Deeds on Page 548 in the
records of said county, 72.20 ft.; thence S. 170- 10' -00" W.,
462.84 ft.; thence S. 890- 40151" W., 410.83 ft; thence N.
17o- 10' -00" E. along the easterly right -of -way of U.S. #31
Bypass, 373.50 ft., to an existing concrete right -of -way
marker; thence N. 47030'21" E., 89.61 ft. to an existing
concrete right -of -way marker; thence N. 850- 50' -55" along
the southerly right -of -way line of a service drive as
described in Exception "b" of a warranty deed recorded in
Book 810 of Deeds on Page 548 in the records of said county,
299.68 ft., to the Point of beginning. Containing 4.00
acres. ( "Real Property "); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Water Works needs the Real
Property for the location of an elevated water storage tank for
the Northwest Pressure Zone. Currently, there is neither water
storage nor axillary power available in the area, so that if the
area residents experienced a loss of power, Water Works would not
be able to supply water to the area's residents. The elevated
water storage tank would help meet both fire flow and daily water
demands. This pressure.zone serves Blackthorn Corporate Park,
several residential zones and Airport Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Director of South Bend Water Works has retained
Tank Industry Consultants, Inc. to design and construct an
elevated water storage tank on the Real Property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Water Works Commissioners for the City
of South Bend, Indiana, declared it necessary for the protection
of the public health and welfare of the inhabitants of the South
Bend Water Works district and the safeguarding of the property
within the district that the construction of an elevated water
storage tank be completed and that the City of South Bend,
Indiana, for the use and benefit of its Water Works, and acting
by and through its Board of Water Works Commissioners, construct
such an elevated water storage tank; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Water Works Commissioners for the City
of South Bend, Indiana, declared it to be of public utility and
benefit to complete the construction of an elevated water storage
tank on the property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Water works Commissioners will adopt
the plans, specifications, details, descriptions and estimates
relating to the construction of an elevated water storage tank;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Water Works Commissioners for the City
of South Bend, Indiana, under Indiana Code 8- 1.5- 4- 15(c), held a
public hearing on December 16, 1997, at 3:30 p.m., at 1308
County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601, at which time
the Board of Water Works Commissioners for the City of South
Bend, Indiana, heard no remonstrances from persons interested in
or affected by the Board's approval of the construction of an
elevated water storage tank on the Real Property.
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WHEREAS, the Appraisal Group, Inc., valued the Real Property
at $40,000.00 and Greg Barkley, appraiser, valued the property at
$38,000.00; and
WHEREAS, AN OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE MUST NOT EXCEED
THE AVERAGE OF TWO APPRAISALS.
WHEREAS, the Department of Water Works wishes to offer
$9,500.00 /acre, for a total of 38,000.00 to Waggoner Dairy Farm,
Inc. for the Real Property; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of south Bend, Indiana, as follows:
I. The Director of the Department of Water Works is authorized
and directed to cause a notice and written offer in the amount of
$38,000.00 to be made to the owners of Real Property described
herein.
II. The purchasing agent shall give a copy of both appraisals to
the Common Council.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member, South Bend Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John
Stancati, director of the Water Works, made the presentation for
the resolution. He reported the purchase of this land will allow
them to erect an elevated water storage tank, this will equalize
the pressure in that zone. He advised the four acres will get us
close to our distribution system without violating FAA air space.
Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2544 -98 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 1010
PRAIRIE AVENUE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR HUCKINS TOOL & DIE CO.,
INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement
consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 1010
Prairie, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Tract of land beg. 260.58' swly se cor Sample & Vac
Prairie Avenue Cont 1.343 ac +- known as Tract 4
and this property has Key Numbers 18 8021 084903, be designated
as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of
Indiana Code 6- 1,1- 12.1 -1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code
Section 2 -76 et seq.: and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has
concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information
sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-
76 et sea. and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the area in
question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development
Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and
recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an
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Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The.Common Council hereby determines and finds
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5, that:
(a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing
equipment is reasonable for equipment of that type;
(b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be
employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from
the proposed installation of new manufacturing
equipment;
(c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment
will be retained can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed installation of new equipment;
(d) any other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected
to result from the proposed installation of new
manufacturing equipment; and
(e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the
deduction requested.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably
expected to yield the benefits identified in the State of
Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the Petition for
Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the
Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner, said form
being prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient
to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12.1-
4.5.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report
and recommendation of the Department of Economic Development, and
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee's
favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be
designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such
designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall
be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax
deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to
cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be
published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1, said publication
providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council
on said declaration.
SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic
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Development Committee had met on this resolution and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Kenneth Rybicki, president of
Huckins Tool and Die Co., made the presentation for the
resolution. He advised the Council that his company they have
been in business in South Bend for sixty -two years. He indicated
they they were purchasing new equipment in order to be
competitive in the current market. Council Member Aranowski made
a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Sniadecki. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2545 -98 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 LOT 1
FERNDALE SUBDIVISION, AND LOTS 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25 LILAC TRAILS SUBDIVISION AS A
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ALLIANCE
ASSOCIATES (AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP)
WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for real property
tax abatement has been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk
for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana requesting that the areas commonly known as Lot 1,
Ferndale subdivision, and Lots 2,3,4,5,6,10,11,13,16,19,20,
21,22,23,24,25, Lilac Trails Subdivision, South Bend, Indiana,
and which are more particularly described as follows:
1770 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 1 Ferndale 25 1014 023804
1802 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 2 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023807
1810 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 3 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023809
1818 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 4 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023810
1826 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 5 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023811
1904 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 6 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023812
1937 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 10 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023816
1945 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 11 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023817
1961 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 13 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023819
1942 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 16 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023822
1811 Lilac Trails Ct. Lot 19 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023825
4239 Ferndale Dr. Lot 20 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023826
4303 Ferndale Dr. Lot 21 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023827
4311 Ferndale Dr. Lot 22 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023828
4310 Ferndale Dr. Lot 23 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023829
4302 Ferndale Dr. Lot 24 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023830
4238 Ferndale Dr. Lot 25 Lilac Trls 25 1014 023831
be designated as Residentially Distressed Areas under the
provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend
Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et sea., and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has
concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information
sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the areas
qualify as Residentially Distressed Areas under Indiana Code 6-
1.1 -12.1, et se-., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76,
et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the areas in
question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the
Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the
Common Council that the areas qualify as Residentially Distressed
Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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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
sec-., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the area meets one of the following conditions as formally
established in Ordinance No. 8845 -97, which was passed on
December 8, 1997:
A. The Area is comprised of parcels that are either
unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family
dwellings designed for up to four (4) families,
including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or
B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied
and are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies;
C. Parcels of property in the area:
I. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24
and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or
ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or
D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area
are not permanently occupied or a significant number of
parcels in the area are vacant land; or
E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area
are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of
dwelling units, as documented by census information, local
building and demolition permits, or certificates of
occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United
States; or
G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under
this subject) 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 the five (5) calendar
years from the date of adoption of this Resolution by
the Common Council.
SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is
rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability.
B. 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.
C. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets
the applicable standards for such development.
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JANUARY 26, 1998
D. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
F. 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.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the proposed described redevelopment can be reasonably expected
to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits and the
petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that
the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and
recommendation of the Community and Economic Development
Committee that the areas herein described be designated as
Residentially Distressed Areas and hereby adopts a Resolution
designating these areas as Residentially Distressed Areas for
purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Areas
shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VII. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax
deduction for a.period of five (5) years.
SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause
notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real
Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code
5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing
notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the
proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2, the
rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for
habitability as a specific condition of having such properties be
designated as residentially distressed areas.
SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic
Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Edward Levy, 316 E. Eddy, made the
presentation for the resolution. He advised they were attempting
to be competitive with the County. He indicated people wanted to
live in the City and have City services. He reported that this
development is for first time home owners. Council Member
Hosinski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Sniadecki. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2546 -98 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 LOTS
124 & 125 HERMITAGE SOUTH ESTATES,
SECTION THREE AS A RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
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JANUARY 26, 1998
(5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR ROJO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for real property
tax abatement has been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk
for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana requesting that the areas commonly known as 124 &
125 Hermitage South Estates, South Bend, Indiana, and which are
more particularly described as follows:
LOTS 124 & 125 HERMITAGE SOUTH ESTATES, SECTION THREE
which has tax key number 23 1037 2095 be designated as
Residentially Distressed Areas under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections
2 -76 et sue., and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has
concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information
sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the areas
qualify as Residentially Distressed Areas under Indiana Code 6-
1.1 -12.1, at sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76,
et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the areas in
question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the
Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the
Common Council that the areas qualify as Residentially Distressed
Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of
Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et
seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the area meets one of the following conditions as formally
established in Ordinance No. 8845 -97, which was passed on
December 8, 1997:
A. The Area is comprised of parcels that are either
unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family
dwellings designed for up to four (4) families,
including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or
B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied
and are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies;
C. Parcels of property in the area:
I. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24
and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or
ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or
D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area
are not permanently occupied or a significant number of
parcels in the area are vacant land; or
E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area
are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of
dwelling units, as documented by census information, local
building and demolition permits, or certificates of
occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United
States; or
G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under
this subject) will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1998
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 the five (5) calendar
years from the date of adoption of this Resolution by
the Common Council.
SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is
rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability.
B. 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.
C. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets
the applicable standards for such development.
D. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
F. 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.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the proposed described redevelopment can be reasonably expected
to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits and the
petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that
the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and
recommendation of the Community and Economic Development
Committee that the areas herein described be designated as
Residentially Distressed Areas and hereby adopts a Resolution
designating these areas as Residentially Distressed Areas for
purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Areas
shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VII. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax
deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause
notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real
Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code
5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1998
notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the
proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12,1 -2, the
rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for
habitability as a specific condition of having such properties be
designated as residentially distressed areas.
SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic
Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Jackie Wilkey, a representative of Jack
Hickey, made the presentation for the resolution. She advised
that this will add growth in that area, as we have had people
complain about the high taxes. Council Member Broden made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Aranowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2547 -98 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 LOTS #
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25,
27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,
49, 50, 51, 52, 53 AND 54 SANDPIPER COVE
SUBDIVISION AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR B L BUILDERS, INC.
WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for real property
tax abatement has been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk
for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana requesting that the areas commonly known as Lots
#4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50,
51, 52, 53, and 54 Sandpiper Cove Subdivision, South Bend,
Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows:
9.213 AC TR LYG W h SW 1/4 SEC 23- 38 -38 -2E
which has tax key number 25 1004 025497 be designated as
Residentially Distressed Areas under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6-1.1-12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections
2 -76 et sea., and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has
concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information
sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the areas
qualify as Residentially Distressed Areas under Indiana Code 6-
1.1 -12.1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76,
et seg., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the areas in
question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the
Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the
Common Council that the areas qualify as Residentially Distressed
Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1998
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of
Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et
seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the area meets one of the following conditions as formally
established in Ordinance No. 8845 -97, which was passed on
December 8, 1997:
A. The Area is comprised of parcels that are either
unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family
dwellings designed for up to four (4) families,
including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or
B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied
and are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies;
C. Parcels of property in the area:
I. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24
and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or
ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or
D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area
are not permanently occupied or a significant number of
parcels in the area are vacant land; or
E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area
are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or
F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of
dwelling units, as documented by census information, local
building and demolition permits, or certificates of
occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United
States; or
G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under
this subject) 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 the five (5) calendar
years from the date of adoption of this Resolution by
the Common Council.
SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is
rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability.
B. 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.
C. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets
the applicable standards for such development.
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D. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
F. 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.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the proposed described redevelopment can be reasonably expected
to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits and the
petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that
the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and
recommendation of the Community and Economic Development
Committee that the areas herein described be designated as
Residentially Distressed Areas and hereby adopts a Resolution
designating these areas as Residentially Distressed Areas for
purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Areas
shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VII. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax
deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause
notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real
Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code
5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing
notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the
proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2, the
rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for
habitability as a specific condition of having such properties be
designated as residentially distressed areas.
SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic
Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. John Chrisman, a representative of BL
Builders, made the presentation for the resolution. He advised
this abatement was for the remaining thirty -seven lots in
Sandpiper Cove addition. He reported this will be of help to the
senior citizens who are our primary purchasers. A discussion was
held by the Council regarding the completion of Emerson Forest.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to continue this resolution
for sixty days pending reports back on progress of homes being
built in Emerson Forest, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
The motion failed on a roll call vote of four nays and five ayes
(Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Broden and Coleman.)
Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried on a roll
call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Members Varner,
Ujdak, Hosinski and Sniadecki.)
BILLS, FIRST READING
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1998
BILL NO. 12 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF FELLOWS STREET FROM THE
SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF EAST SOUTH STREET TO THE
NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY
SOUTH OF EAST SOUTH STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 99 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 10 FEET, PART
LOCATED IN JODON'S SUB., CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Varner made a motion
to refer this bill to the Public works and Property Vacation
Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on
February 9, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 13 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE
BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEARS OF 1998, 1999, 2000
AND 2001
This bill had first reading. Council Member Hosinski made a
motion to refer this bill to the Heath and Public Safety and
Personnel and Finance Committees, and set it for public hearing
and third reading on February 23, seconded by Council Member
Broden. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 14 -98 A BILL APPROPRIATING $9,240.00 FROM THE HAZ -MAT
FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING EQUIPMENT FOR
THE HAZ -MAT TEAM
This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to refer this bill to the Heath and Public Safety and
Personnel and Finance Committees, and set it for public hearing
and third reading on February 9, seconded by Council Member
Broden. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 15 -98 A BILL APPROPRIATING $9,172.00 FROM THE INDIANA
RIVER RESCUE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING
EQUIPMENT FOR THE INDIANA RIVER RESCUE TEAM
This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to refer this bill to the Heath and Public Safety and
Personnel and Finance Committees, and set it for public hearing
and third reading on February 9, seconded by Council Member
Broden. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 16 -98 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES, INCLUDING $1,928,343 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND, $127,145 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND, $140,000 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, $1,648,676 FROM THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX FUND, $797,000
FROM THE COUNTY OPTION INCOME TAX FUND, $343,500
FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUND,
$595,300 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND,
$202,766 FROM THE PARKS NON - REVERTING CAPITAL
FUND, $2,356,000 FROM THE LOCAL ROADS AND STREET
FUND, $111,300 FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FUND,
$26,765 FROM THE SOLID WASTE DEPRECIATION FUND,
$1,631,111 FROM THE WATER WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND,
$4,502,050 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION
FUND, $39,250 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER FUND
This bill had first reading. Council Member Broden made a motion
to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee, and
set it for public hearing and third reading on February 9,
seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
JANUARY 26, 1998
Council Member Varner made a motion to set Bill nos. 121, 122 and
127 -97 for public hearing and third reading on February 9, and
refer them to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by
Council Member Broden. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council
unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman adjourned the meeting
at 10:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
President