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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-98 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 8,1998 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, June 8, 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 May 26, meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. Is/ Sean Coleman /s/ David Varner Council Member Hosinski made a motion that the minutes of the May 26, 1998, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The motion carried. Council Member Varner made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. 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 7:05 p.m. with nine members present. Chairman Broden presiding. BILL NO. 37 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1735 CALVERT, 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 recommends it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Assistant Director of Area Plan, gave the report on this bill. He advised the Council that the petitioners were requesting this change in order to allow for an existing duplex to be used as.such. He advised that the staff as well as the Commission recommends this to the Council favorable. Janice Miller, the petitioner made the presentation for the bill. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:10 p.m. Council President Coleman presiding, and nine members present. ATTES city/Cler REGULAR MEETING :JUNE 1998 BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8914 -98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1735 CALVERT, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 98 -93 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 600 BLOCK OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, 1200 BLOCK OF MARIETTA STREET, 600 BLOCK OF WENGER STREET AND 1200 BLOCK OF RUSH STREET (LOTS #108 THROUGH 117 AND 122 THROUGH 131 OF WENGER'S FIFTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND) AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND AMERICAN HOME DREAMS, INC. Council Member Kelly made a motion to continue this bill until June 22, at the request of the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2629 -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 5681 CLEVELAND ROAD AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATIOIT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 10 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR REW, L.L.C. D.B.A. CORPORATE SERVICES, INC. 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 5681 Cleveland Road, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot Numbered two (2) as shown on the recorded plat of Kitkowski's Brick Road Minor Subdivision, recorded February 16, 1996 as document number 9605962 in the office of the recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana and which has Key Number 25 1018 061601, 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 REGULAR MEETING JUNE -8,y- 1998 distance of (96.75) feet; thence South (16) feet; thence South (89) degrees and (38) minutes West, a distance of (96.75) feet, to the East line of High Street; thence North along the East line of High Street (16) feet to the place of beginning. and this property has Key Numbers 18 7017 0724, 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 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 REGULAR MEETING IJUNE-la 1998 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. Js/ 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. Bob Wozny, 51500 Straton Ct., made the presentation for the resolution. He reported they were in the business of creating and printing mailing lists and labels; laser printing of letters, certificates and surveys; custom packaging and assembly; and warehousing and distribution. He advised they planned to construct a new building in order to expand the business, which will continue to allow them to be more competitive. Council Member Aranowski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2630 -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 1108 S. HIGH STREET AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SYSCON INTERNATIONAL, 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 1108 S. High Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, which part is bounded by a line running as follows, viz: Beginning at a point where the East line of High Street in Martin L. Wenger's Third Addition to the City of South Bend intersects the South boundary line of the right -of -way of the New York Central Railway Company (formerly the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company); thence running due South on the East line of High Street (312.36) feet; thence North (89) degrees (38) minutes East (96.75) feet; thence North parallel to the East line of High Street (7) feet (3 -1/2) inches; thence North (89) degrees (38) minutes East a distance of (110.16) feet to the Westerly line of a wall; thence North (42) feet along the Westerly line of said wall; thence West (0.9) feet along the South line of a wall; thence North (83.3) feet along the West line of a wall; thence East (0.9) feet along the North line of a wall; thence North along West line of a wall and its projection to the Northeasterly boundary (25.37) feet and which point is (209.35) feet due East of the East line of High Street; thence Northwesterly (158.92) feet to a point on the South boundary line of the New York Central Railroad Company; thence Northwesterly along said South Boundary (99.86) feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Also, a permanent nonexclusive easement for egress and ingress described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of High Street which is (312.36) feet South of the intersection of the East line of High Street and the Southerly right -of -way line of the New York Central Railroad in the City of South Bend, Indiana; thence North (89) degrees and (38) minutes East, a REGULAR MEETING Whereas, the Community and the Common Council has reviewed the Common Council that the area Revitalization Area. _JUNE- "8 1998 Economic Development Committee of said report and recommended to qualifies as an Economic 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 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 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 directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real i L 7 REGULAR MEETING JUNE-8� 1998 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 Development Committee had met on this resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Steve Thomas, president of Syscon, made the presentation for the resolution. He advised they design manufacture and sell instrumentation and tooling for the electronics, plastics and iron and steel industries. He reported that this project involves the purchase of equipment to be used in special tooling products, at a cost of $328,300. 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 nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2631 -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 NO. 10 AND NO. 11 OF THE H.G. BAUS INDUSTRIAL CENTRE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SGW REALTY LLC /EXCEL INDUSTRIES, INC. 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 Lots No. 10 and No. 11 of the H.G. Baus Industrial Centre, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A part of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 20 and part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, situate in German Township, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Lots numbered ten (10) and eleven (11) as shown on the recorded plat of H.G. Baus Centre - Phase One, recorded March 16, 1995, as document Numbered 9507104 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana. and which has Key Number 25 1010 036101 and 25 1010 036102, 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 REGULAR MEETING JLJNE�8, 1998 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 inf9rmation regarding the area 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 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 -1'7et 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 lie 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 -11- 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. 1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 SECTION VI. 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 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. Stan Blenke, vice president of Schafer Gear, made the presentation for the resolution. He reported they planned to construct an office /manufacturing structure that when completed will be a state of the art facility. He estimated the total cost would be 4.2 million. 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 nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 98 -97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, SGW REALTY, LLC (BLACKTHORN DEVELOPMENT AREA) Council Member Kelly made a motion to withdraw this resolution, at the request of the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2632 -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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF NIMTZ PARKWAY AND CRESCENT CIRCLE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF CRESCENT MICHIANA PROPERTIES, LLC 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 northwest corner of Nimtz Parkway and Crescent Circle, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot #2 of Blackthorn Corporate Office Park minor subdivision V. A part of NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 of sec. 19- T38N -R23 & a part of NW 1/4 & SW 1/4 of Section 20- T38N -R2E, German Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana and which has Key Number 18 1018 0622, 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. REGULAR MEETING JUNE a A : 9 9 8 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 Community 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 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 I- REGULAR MEETING JUNE JUNE-8, 1998 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 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 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 resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Tom Panzica, 422 E. Monroe, made the presentation for the resolution. He reported they planned to construct a building at a cost of 2.8 million dollars which will be used by Associates AIS Output Management Services Operation. He informed the Council that ninety -two existing jobs will be maintained, and they planned to add forty permanent jobs within the first five years. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. Council Member Hosinski asked that he be recused due to the fact that the petitioner was a client. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 47 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: MAYFLOWER COURT FROM THE WEST TERMINUS, RUNNING EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer 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 June 22, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. BILL NO. 48 -98 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 215 S. NOTRE DAME AVENUE AND THE 14 FOOT WIDE ALLEY TO THE SOUTH, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. BILL NO. 49 -98 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF-SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE 1ST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF EAST WAYNE STREET FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF- WAY OF SOUTH NOTRE DAME AVENUE TO THE EAST RIGHT - OF -WAY OF THE 1ST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH NOTRE DAME AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 165 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN COTTRELL'S ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA REGULAR MEETINGNE 8 1998 This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly 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 June 22, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. BILL NO. 50 -98 A BILL TO TRANSFER $68,291.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on June 22, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 51 -98 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS TO THE CITY'S SEWAGE WORKS, THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS THEREOF, AND THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF SUCH SEWAGE WORKS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Utilities Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on June 22, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke regarding the lack of revenue for the Hall of Fame. Terry Meehan, 126 S. Scott, asked questioned why the Hall was not being supported by other colleges. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman adjourned the meeting AT3EST: President i