HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-98 Council Meeting minutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 12.1998
Due to inclement weather it was necessary to postpone the March
9, meeting of the Council until March 121 1998.
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend met in the Council meeting room of the County -City Building
on Thursday, March 12, 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, Coleman, Hosinski and
Sniadecki
Absent: Council Member Ujdak
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 February 23,
meeting 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
February 23, 1998, meeting be accepted and placed on file,
seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried.
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 7:03 p.m. with eight
members present. Chairman Broden presiding.
BILL NO. 3 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1329 WEST INDIANA 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. Jim Voll, Area Plan, gave their report.
He advised the petitioner wanted to zone this property to "C"
Commercial to allow for an office and storage for a plumbing
company. He described the surrounding area, which is basically
"A" residential. He advised the Council that Area Plan sends
this petition to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation.
Tom Uzelac, the petitioner, 2008 S. William, indicated he was
there to answer any questions. Council Member Hosinski explained
that the Zoning and Annexation Committee felt since this was an
existing empty structure that is a potential detriment to the
area. He indicated there will be no adverse impact by rezoning
this property, and all requirements for screening will be met.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 4 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4500 SO. MAIN ST. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
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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 Hosinski reported that the Zoning and
Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Council Member Kelly made a motion to
accept the substitute on file with the City Clerks office,
seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried.
Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Annexation
Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Jim Voll, Area Plan, gave their report. He advised
the petitioner was requesting this zoning to "C" Commercial to
allow for an electrical repair shop. He reported that the Area
Plan Commission sends this rezoning to the Council with a
favorable recommendation. John Butler, 1614 Cass, Niles,
indicated he was representing the petitioner, and was there to
answer questions. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Sniadecki. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 17 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 210, 220, 310, 316 IRONWOOD ROAD 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. Jim Voll, Area Plan, made the
presentation for the bill. He reported this was an Area Plan
initiated petition to zone this property to P.H.C., which will
zone the buildings as permitted use and allow the buildings to be
rebuilt or expanded. He advised that the Commission recommends
this zoning to the Council favorable. Council Member Hosinski
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 21 -98 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21,
ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW "IP"
INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER
RELATED REVISIONS
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 Hosinski. The motion carried. Council Member Hosinski
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on this
bill and recommended it to the Council favorable, as amended.
Jim Voll, Area Plan, made the presentation for the bill. He
reported this was an Area Plan initiated petition which adds a
new IP Industrial Park District. The advised the new district
will more closely match the development standards of the
Blackthorn Development Area and provide a greater level of
protection for the investments already in place. Ann Kolata,
Redevelopment Director, indicated that several departments worked
with Area Plan to come up with the IP category. She urged the
Council pass this bill. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Pfeifer. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 26 -98 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND ESTABLISHING A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES AND
CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND WATER WORKS AND THE AMENDING OF CHAPTER 17,
ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 17 -45 AND 17 -46 OF THE SOUTH
BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
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be heard. Council Member Sniadecki reported that the Utilities
Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. John Stancati, Director of the Water Work, made the
presentation for the bill. He reported that the Council had
passed an ordinance on June 23, 1997 to increase water rates,
contingent upon approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission. He advised that the Commission's order differed
slightly from the increase approved by the Council and as a
result it is necessary to pass this bill that is identical to the
schedule of rates and charges approved by the Commission.
Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The
motion carried.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The motion
carried.
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Be it remembered that the Common Counci
Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers
the County -City Building at 7:22 p.m.
presiding, and eight members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
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ORDINANCE NO. 8890 -98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1329
WEST INDIANA IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
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 eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8891 -98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4500
SO. MAIN ST. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
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 eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8892 -98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 210,
220, 310, 316 IRONWOOD ROAD IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council
to amend this bill, as amended in the
seconded by Council Member Aranowski.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion
amended, seconded by Council Member Si
by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
Member Kelly made a motion
Committee of the Whole,
The motion carried.
to pass this bill, as
aiadecki. The bill passed
ORDINANCE NO. 8893 -98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW "IP"
INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, AND MAKING
CERTAIN OTHER RELATED REVISIONS
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This bill had third reading. Council
to amend this bill, as amended in the
seconded by Council Member Sniadecki.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion
by Council Member Sniadecki. The bill
of eight ayes.
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Member Kelly made a motion
Committee of the Whole,
The motion carried.
to pass this bill, seconded
passed by a roll call vote
ORDINANCE NO. 8894 -98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH SEND ESTABLISHING A
NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR
SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND WATER WORKS AND THE AMENDING OF
CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 17 -45
AND 17 -46 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE
This bill had third reading.
to pass this bill, seconded by
passed by a roll call vote of
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Kelly made a motion
Council Member Broden. The bill
eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2568 -98 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3333
WEST LATHROP BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR TOTAL ENTERPRISES, LTD.
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 3333 W. Lathrop, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
A tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty -eight
(28) Township Thirty -Eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, German
Township, St. Joseph county, Indiana, as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section Twenty -
eight (28); thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
West on and along the South line of said Section Twenty -
Eight (28), said line being also the center line of Lathrop
Street (formerly Douglas Road) a distance of 990.00 feet;
thence north 0 degrees 10 minutes 55 seconds seconds East a
distance of 20.00 feet to the North line of Lathrop Street
(formerly Douglas road) and the true place of beginning;
thence continuing on a bearing of north 0 degrees 10 minutes
55 seconds east a distance of 620 feet; thence north 90
degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east a distance of 447.97
feet; thence south 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west a
distance of 620 feet to the north line of Lathrop Street
(formerly Douglas Road) a distance of 449.94 feet to the
place of beginning, EXCEPTING THEREFROM a tract of land in
the southeast quarter of Section Twenty -eight (28), Township
Thirty -eight (38) north, Range Two (3) East, German
Township, St. Joseph county, Indiana, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section Twenty -
eight (28); thence Westerly on and along the south line of
said Section Twenty -eight (28); said line also being the
center line of Lathrop St, a distance of 540.00 feet; thence
north 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east a distance of
20.00 feet to the true place of beginning, said point also
being on the existing right -of -way of Lathrop Street; thence
South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west a distance of
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449.94 feet; thence north 00 degrees 10 minutes 55 seconds
east a distance of 449.88 feet; thence south 00 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds east a distance of 20.00 feet to the
place of beginning.
Subject to legal highways.
PARCEL II:
A part of the southeast Quarter of Section Twenty- eight,
township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, German
Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section; thence
north 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west 540.00 feet
along the south line of said Section; thence north 0 degrees
00 minutes 00 seconds west 640.00 feet to the point of
beginning of this description; thence south 90 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds west 447.97 feet; thence southeasterly
34.57 feet along an arc to the left having a radius of
480.00 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing
of South 87 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds east and a length
of 34.56 feet; thence south 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
east 412.96 feet; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds west 150.03 feet tot he point of beginning.
Subject to legal highways.
A part of the southeast.quarter of Section Twenty -eight
(28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two 92) East,
St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section; thence
north 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west 540.00 feet
along the south line of said Section; thence North 00
degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west 40.00 feet to the point
of beginning of this description; thence north 00 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds west 750.02 feet; thence north 90 degrees
00 minutes 00 seconds east 44.05 feet; thence easterly 25.96
feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 506.47
feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of south
88 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds east and a length of 25.96
feet; thence south 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west
749.36 feet; thence north 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
west 70.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to legal highways.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 1010 -0409,
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 -25; and
Whereas, the Council held a public hearing for the purpose 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
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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 -12.1 et seq.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Phil
Faccenda, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He
reported that this company plans to invest between $350,000 to
$750,000 in new equipment to supply mainly the automobile
business. He advised this will help them to become more
competitive in their field. 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 eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2569 -98 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4085
MEGHAM BEELER COURT TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR MICHIANA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
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 4085 Meghan Beeler, South Bend IN, and which is
particularly described as follows: .
WEST h OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST
and which has Key Number 25 1013 0207.02
with said real estate having the following Key No. 25 -1013-
0207.02 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
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the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council
property owner is qualified for
deduction for a period of three
that the petition complies with
Municipal Code of the City of S,
12.1 et seams
hereby determines that the
and is granted Real property tax
(3) years, and further determines
Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Duth Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Stephen Kubach, president of Michiana, made the presentation for
the resolution. He advised they were expanding their business,
in order to do light manufacturing (which is currently done out
of state) distribution, sales and services at this location.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to to adopt the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2570 -98 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4073
MEGHAN BEELER COURT TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR KOVAS DOOR COMPANY
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 4073 Meghan Beeler Court, South Bend IN, and which is
particularly described as follows:
EAST h OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST
and which has Key Number 25 1013 0207.02 be designated as an
with said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 1013 -0218
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.
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SECTION II. The Common Council
property owner is qualified for
deduction for a period of three
that the petition complies with
Municipal Code of the City of S,
12.1 et sea.
hereby determines that the
and is granted Real property tax
(3) years, and further determines
Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Duth Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s /Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Dan
Kovas, petitioner, made the presentation for the resolution. He
reported they were consolidating increasing their facility in
order that all their operations, which include sales,
distribution, installation, servicing, prepartion, altration,
fabrication and repairs of overhead doors, would be in one
facility. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2571-97 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1400
RIVERSIDE DRIVE BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR EXPANDED METAL COMPANY OF
INDIANA LLC
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 1400 Riverside Drive, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of the southwest 1/4 of said
Section 35; thence South 890 55' 00" west, 116.24 feet; thence
north 00o 00' 27" west, 12.00 feet to the north line of a 12 foot
alley; thence north 890 55' 00" east of the east line of Kessler
Boulevard; thence north 000 00' 27" west parallel with said east
line of Kessler Boulevard, 128.00 feet to a point on the south
line of King Street, 180.00 feet south 890 55' 18" east of the
northeast corner of Lot 10 as shown on the Second Plat of
Northwest addition to the City of South Bend recorded April 6,
1906 in Plat Book 9, pages 30 and 31; thence south 890 55' 18"
east along the south line of King Street, 352.84 feet; thence
north 000 00' 27" west, 194.85 feet to a point on the centerline
of the east and west 14 foot alley between King Street and
McCarney Street produced east; thence North 000 06' 09" east,
128.81 feet to the east line of the southwest 1/4 of said Section
35; thence south 000 00' 30" east along said east line, 27.84
feet; thence North 890 46' 49" east 287.05 feet to the westerly
line of Riverside Drive; thence south 160 37' 15" west along a
chord subtending said westerly line of Riverside Drive 455.43
feet to the south line of said section 35; thence north 900 00'
00" West along said south line, 156.71 feet to the point of
beginning.
Commencing at the southeast corner of the southwest 1/4 of
said Section 35; thence North 000 00' 30" west (bearing
assumed) along the east line of said Southwest 1/4 a
distance of 463.14 feet to the Point of Beginning for the
following described tract; thence continuing north 000 00'
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30" west along said east line 336.00 feet to the south line
of Queen Street; thence south 890 56' 09" west along said
south line of Queen Street 176.60 feet; thence north 000 02'
36" east 195.00 feet to the centerline of the east and west
14 foot alley between Kinyon Street and Queen Street; thence
south 890 56' 09" west along said centerline of alley,
131.37 feet; thence south 000 06' 09" west along the east
line of Lot 145 in the Third Plat of Northwest Addition
recorded March 7, 1907 in Plat Book 9, page 60 in the office
of the St. Joseph County Recorder and its northerly and
southerly extensions, 195.00 feet to the south lien of Queen
Street; thence South 890 56' 09" west along said south lien
of Queen Street, 12.93 feet to the east line of Allen
Street; thence south 000 05' 51" west along said east line
of Allen Street, 329.87 feet to the south line of McCartney
Street; thence south 890 58' 27" east along the south line
of McCarney Street, 12.91 feet; thence south 000 06' 09"
west 6.11 feet; thence north 890 56' 09" east 308.71 feet to
the point of beginning.
with said real estate having the following Key No.18 2110 4064;
18 2110 4065; 18 2110 4066; 18 2110 4067, 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 -25; and
Whereas, the Council held a public hearing for the purpose 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 -12.1 et seq.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Phil
Faccenda, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He
reported that company is a subsidiary of Steel Warehouse and will
be locating in the Lock Joint Tube facility since Lock Joint is
moving to Ireland Road. He advised eighteen people will be
employed by this new business. Council Member Hosinski made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2572 -98 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING
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CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3702 W.
SAMPLE STREET, SUITE 1125, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR TRIANGLE MACHINE, 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 1137 S.
Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, India*�a, and which is more
particularly described as follows;'`
Parcel of land, North West of North East Section 1637 2E.
Containing 5.4021 2E acre or les
and this property has Key Numbers 18 8112 421507, 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 sea.: and'
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has
concluded an investigation and pre^ared 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 segz and South Fiend 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 lLnd Economic Development
Committee of the Common Council ha.s reviewed said report and
recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an
Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Fiend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common hereby determines and finds
pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.3 -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
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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 -11 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.
ls/ 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. Xuan Mai Tran, a representative of
Triangle, made the presentation for the resolution. She reported
they have had to turn away business due to lack of proper
machinery, therefore, they were requesting this abatement in
order to remain competitive. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Sniadecki. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -37 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 2811 N.
VIRIDIAN DRIVE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR HARRISON MANAGEMENT
COMPANY
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -38 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 2811 N.
VIRIDIAN DRIVE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR CONTAINER SERVICE CORP.
Council Member Kelly ma
above resolutions until
petitioner, seconded by
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2573 -98
3e a motion to continue public hearing on
March 23, at the request of the
Council Member Broden. The motion
A RESOLUTION OF THE - COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH-BEND, INDIANA,
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APPOINTING A CITY NEGOTIATING TEAM FOR
TEAMSTER NEGOTIATIONS
Whereas, the South Bend Common Council acknowledges that Mr.
Robert R. Warnock, Jr., President of the Teamster Local Union No.
364, sent a letter dated January 23, 1998, to Mayor Stephen J.
Luecke giving official notice that the Teamster Union desires to
negotiate changes and modifications to their agreement which
expires on December 31, 1998; and
Whereas, the City of South Bend has used a joint negotiating
team in the past which has represented the City Administration
and the South Bend Common Council when addressing, through the
negotiation process, such items as wages, fringe benefits and
working conditions; and
Whereas, the Board of Public Works, which is the appropriate
Board to approve a contract between the City and Teamster Local
Union No. 364, will act upon a similar Resolution which will
appoint a City Negotiating Team; and
Whereas, the South Bend Common Council has the authority to
approve wages and budgetary items addressed in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement; and
Whereas, the Common Council and City Administration jointly
agrees that a unified effort through a City Negotiating Team for
the Teamster, negotiations is in the best interest of our City,
with such team not being considered a "public agency" as defined
in Indiana Code S 5- 14- 1.5 -2.
Now, Therefore, Be it Ordained by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. The Common Council and the City Administration
of the City of South Bend, Indiana, jointly agree that a unified
effort through a City Negotiating Team for upcoming Teamster
negotiations is in the best interest of the City.
Section II. The South Bend Common Council hereby appoints
the following individuals to the City Negotiating Team to
represent the City of South Bend, Indiana, which shall not be
considered a public agency:
Michelle Engel
Catherine Hubbard -Shead
Jeffrey M. Jankowski
Carl P. Littrell
Mr. Catherine Roemer
Phil St. Clair
Council Member James Aranowski, Alternate
Council Member John Broden
Council Member Rod Sniadecki
Council Member David A. Varner
Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
ATTEST:
City Clerk Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Coleman made the presentation for the resolution.
He advised the Council who would serve on the negotiating team.
Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The resolution was adopted
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by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2574 -35 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 2811 N.
VIRIDIAN DRIVE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR HARRISON MANAGEMENT
J COMPANY
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been
filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council
of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area
commonly known as 4135 Meghan Beeler Court, South Bend, Indiana,
and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Numbered Two (2) as shown on the recorded Plat of West
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 be designated as an
Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code
6- 1.1- 12.1 -1 et. seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76
Et Seq.
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 seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the area in
question as required by law; and
Whereas, the 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
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 that
the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of
Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements
of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the
relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et
seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the
following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such
development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or
rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature;
C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will
be employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the
proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be
retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to
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result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation:
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment or
rehabilitation; 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 III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be
reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement
of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of 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 IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development
Committee that the area herein described be designated an
Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution
designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for
purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area
shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VI. The Common Council pursuant
South Bend Municipal Code finds that six
designation in light of the following:
1. The enormous risk the petitioner
this type of development.
2. The additional costs associated
development.
to Section 2 -84 of the
(6) years is a proper
takes associated with
with this particular
3. The huge overall cost of the development, which is
expected to exceed $10 million.
The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period
of six (6) years.
SECTION VII. 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 VIII. 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. Christopher Davey, a real estate broker,
made the presentation for the resolution. He advised they were
interested in development of three "spec" buildings in the
industrial park. He informed the Council that this venture will
represent an investment of approximately $9 million, and create
450 to 500 new jobs. He explained that there is not an abundance
of space available in this area. He indicated they were asking
for a special exception in order to construction buildings on
"spec ". Roger Voelker, 1713 Franklin indicated there were
concerns because they were constructing buildings and giving
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ababements for an unknown use. Joyce Boaler, South Bend,
indicated this would be a blanket tax abatement. She indicated
that tax abatements are automatically passed by the Council, and
this gives an okay ahead of time that would remove any power of
the people. Mr. Davey indicated they were not going to bring any
unsavory type of business into the industrial park, since the
developers of the park will have an investment in excess of $9
million. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2575 -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 #3
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK
(4167 MEGHAN BEELER COURT) AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR BEELER & BROWN PROPERTIES, L.L.C.
AND DAVEY, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been
filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council
of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area
commonly known as 4167 Meghan Beeler Court, South Bend, Indiana,
and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Numbered Two (2) as shown on the recorded Plat of West
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, be designated as an
Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et. seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76
Et Seq.
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 seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the area in
question as required by law; and
Whereas, the 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
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 that
the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of
Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements
of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the
relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et
seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the
following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such
development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or
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rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature;
C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will
be employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the
proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment
will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably
expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation:
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment or
rehabilitation; 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 III.' The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be
reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement
of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of 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 IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development
Committee that the area herein described be designated an
Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution
designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for
purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area
shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VI. The Common Council pursuant to Section 2 -84 of the
South Bend Municipal Code finds that six (6) years is a proper
designation in light of the following:
1. The enormous risk the petitioner takes associated with
this type of development.
2. The additional costs associated with this particular
development.
3. The huge overall cost of the development, which is
expected to exceed $10 million.
The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period
of six ( 6 ) years.
SECTION VII. 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 i
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 VIII. 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 bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Christopher Davey, a real estate broker,
made the presentation for the resolution. He informed the
Council that they have been working on this project since last
fall, as it is a long process. He indicated 'spec" building was
new in South Bend, but it is not new in other pars of the State.
Council Member Hosinski made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Aranowski.. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2576 -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 #8
WEST CLEVELAND ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK
(4101 WILLIAM RICHARDSON COURT) 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, a petition for real property tax abatement has been
filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council
of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area
commonly known as 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
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 be designated as an
Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et. seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76
Et Seq.
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 seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the area in
question as required by law; and
Whereas, the 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
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 that
the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of
Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements
of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the
relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et
seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the
following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such
development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or
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rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature;
C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will
be employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the
proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment
will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably
expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation:
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment or
rehabilitation; 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 III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be
reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement
of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of 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 IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and
recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development
Committee that the area herein described be designated an
Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution
designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for
purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area
shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the
adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VI. The Common Council pursuant
South Bend Municipal Code finds that six
designation in light of the following:
1. The enormous risk the petitioner
this type of development.
2. The additional costs associated
development.
to Section 2 -84 of the
(6) years is a proper
takes associated with
with this particular
3. The huge overall cost of the development, which is
expected to exceed $10 million.
The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period
of ten (10) years.
SECTION VII. The Common Council further exercises its authority
to waive certain compliance requirements of Indian Code 6 -1.1-
12.1-1 et seq., as permitted by Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1- 11.3(c),
to the extent necessary to give effect to this Resolution, with
such waiver taking place after public hearing. Without limiting
the general scope of this waiver, the Common Council hereby
approves Form SB -1 Statement of Benefits and specifically waives
the Petitioner's failure to submit said Statement of Benefits to
the Common Council before initiating the redevelopment project,
in accordance with Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1- 11.3(a)(2). The
Common Council further funds that each of the additional findings
required pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2 have been met, and
that the property located at Lot #8 West Cleveland Road
Industrial Park (4101 William Richardson Drive) is declared an
Economic Revitalization Area.
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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. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
Is/ Sean Coleman
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Kelly made a motion to accept the substitute bill
on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Broden.
The motion carried. Council Member Kelly reported that the
Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable, as amended.
Christopher Davey, a real estate broker, made the presentation
for the resolution. He reported that this building would be
36,000 square feet and cost $1,100,000. Council Member Hosinski
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
Member Aranowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote
of eight ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 27 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1101 CAMPEAU, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council
member Broden. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 28 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE FIRST EAST WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF FAIRVIEW AVENUE
FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF GERTRUDE STREET WEST
APPROXIMATELY 147 FEET TO THE DEAD -END HAVING A
WIDTH OF 16 FEET. PART LOCATED IN RUM VILLAGE
HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Varner made a motion
to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member
Hosinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 29 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4215 SOUTH MICHIGAN, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Broden made a motion
to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member
Hosinski . The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Broden made a motion to set Bill No. 133 -97 for
public hearing and third reading on March 25, seconded by Council
Member Varner. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, gave his monthly Hall of Fame
report. He asked if we really should build a another museum,
indicating that perhaps the Studebaker collection should be moved
into the Hall of Fame.
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There being no further business to come before the Council
unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman adjourned the meeting
at 8:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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ATTEST:
Qj-', CO& �1
President
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