HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-96 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996
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,
February 12, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order
and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke,
Pfeifer, Kelly, Broden,
Varner, Zakrzewski, Coleman
Hosinski and Washington
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 22,
meeting of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Roland Kelly
/s/ David Varner
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the
January 22, 1996, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded
by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Kelly announced the appointment of Anthony
Douglas, and reappointment of Ken Herceg to the Century Center
Board of Managers.
President Kelly presented Eugene Ladewski with a gavel honoring him
for this work as president of the South Bend Common Council. Mayor
Kernan presented him with a key to the City.
The Mayor gave his State of the City address.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to recess, seconded by Council
Member Washington. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed
at 8:05 and reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee
of the Whole, and recess, seconded by Council Member Luecke. 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 8:17 p.m. with nine members
present. Chairman Washington presiding.
BILL NO. 75 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 828 JEFFERSON 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 Coleman made a motion to accept the
substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Luecke. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski
reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this
bill and recommended it to the Council favorable, as amended.
John Byorni, Area Plan, indicated the petitioners wanted to
contract a professional office building on this location. He said
the Area Plan Commission sends this petition to the Council with a
favorable recommendation. Steve Rudisell, a representative of
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Abonmarche Consultants, made the presentation for the bill. He
indicated the proposed building will be three floors, one floor
will be half in the ground. He indicated there will be 20 parking
spaces provided, which exceeds the variance that requires 17
parking spaces. He indicated the building will conform with the
existing buildings in the neighborhood. Council Member Coleman
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 86 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 323 SOUTH MAIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill until
February 26, at the request of the petitioner, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council
reconvened in the Council Chambers on
County -City Building at 8:02 p.m.
presiding, and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ATTEST:
Chairman
of the City of South Bend
the fourth floor of the
Council President Kelly
ORDINANCE NO. 8657 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 828
JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. Council
Member Washington made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2334 -96 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 5820 WEST F.
JAY NIMTZ PARKWAY AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN
(10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FOR THE BENEFIT OF: THE MANAGEMENT
CONSORTIUM, 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 5820 West F. Jay Nimtz Parkway, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
Lot #3 of the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park
and which has Key Number 28 1018 0624.03 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
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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;
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.
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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/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council
Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic Development
Commission had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Willliam Hurst, President of Management Consortium,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they
propose to build a four story, 150 room, full service hotel on
approximately 4.5 acres of land. He said each unit will feature a
parlor and bedroom with 2 TV's, VCR, stocked min -bar, refrigerator
and microwave. He indicated the hotel will overlook the 18th hole
of the golf course and will have a restaurant, cocktail bar, full
room service, indoor pool, fitness center with computer data ports,
conference facilities, spa suites and courtesy vans. Ann Kolata,
Redevelopment spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member
Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2335 -96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS
3702 W. SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, 46619, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
CHERRY ROLLER, 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 3702 W.
Sample, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
That part of the northeast quarter of 16,T. 37 N, R 2E, City
of South Bend, St. Joseph County, which is described as: From
the Northwest Corner of the East half of the Northeast quarter
of said Section measure South 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West
along the North line of said Section 630 ft. and South 00 deg.
02 min. 31 sec. West along the North line of said Section 630
ft. and South 00 deg. 02 min. 31 sec. E 40.00 ft. and north 90
deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East 300.02 ft (300.00 ft. Record) and
South 00 deg. 04 min. 00 sec. West 579.33 ft. (S. 00 deg. 01
min 52 sec. W., 59 min, 13 sec. East 13.745 Ft. Record) and
South 00 deg. 00 min 38 sec. east 280.27 ft. to the Point of
Beginning of this description, thence South 89 deg. 55 min. 49
sec. West along the North line of Industrial Ave. (now
Vacated). 159.99 ft. thence South 00 deg. 03 min. 24 sec. West
400.60 ft,; thence south 89 deg. 55 min 41 sec. East along the
northerly line of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois
Railroad 289.00 ft., thence north 00 deg. 03 min. 24 sec. East
363.03 ft (N 00 deg. 01 min 48 sec. E. 364.55 ft. Record);
thence North 89 deg. 56 min. 24 sec. west 128.96 ft. (N 89
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deg. 55 min 00 sec. 128.885 ft., Record). thence North 00 deg.
00 min 38 sec. West 36.00 ft. (N 00 deg. 02 min 16 sec. W.
Record) to the point of beginning. Containing 2.5472 acres.
and this property has Key Number 180 811 242 1503 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
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.
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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.
ls/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council
Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic Development
Commission had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Charles Leone, attorney, made the presentation for the
resolution. He indicated Cherry Roller is a new company that will
be locating in the Sample Street Business Complex. He indicated
this will be a micro - manufacturing concern which produces hi -tech
elastomeric rollers used in printing, textile, furniture, plastics,
or steel industries. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO, 2336 -96 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 208 EAST
SAMPLE STREET AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH
BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE
BENEFIT OF: CHARLES AND HATTIE P. PRYOR
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 208 East Sample, South Bend, Indiana, and which
is more particularly described as follows:
THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 37
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION
OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAMPLE STREET WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE
RECORDED PLAT OF "BAKER'S" FIRST ADDITION ", AS RECORDED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, THENCE
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAMPLE STREET S. 890 44' 10" E.,
194.37 FT. (EAST, 194.00 FT.) THENCE S 000 44 42 W. 146.68 FT.
TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 4 OF SAID RECORDED PLAT;
THENCE N. 890 34' 53" W. ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 6.91 FT.;
THENCE S. 000 32' 18 " W . , 96.41 FT. THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF OHIO STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N. 890 39'
20" W., 177.44 FT. TO A POINT WHICH IS S 890 39' 20" E. 38.50
FT. FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN SAID SUBDIVISION;
THENCE N. 00o 27' 47" E. 96.64 FT. TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 1; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N. 890 34' 53" W., 9.46
FT.; THENCE N. 00o 34' 34" E., 146.15 FT. (NORTH, 145.0 FT.,
RECORD) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
and which has Key Number 18 7001 0008 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
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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;
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 three (3) years.
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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/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council
Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic Development
Commission had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Charles Pryor, president of Champion Soft Water, made
the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they planned to
construct a 5,000 sq. foot building to house all operations of the
business, which includes water treatment systems, repair service,
parts, salt, bottled water and delivery service. Council Member
Washington made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2337 -96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS
325 S. WALNUT, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
MASTERBILT, 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 325 S.
Walnut, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Lot 41 Ex Pt NE Cor Lot
42 Knoblocks Sub Bol 84 N of RR
and this property has Key Number 18 3076 3060, 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 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
seg., 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;
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(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/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council
Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic Development
Commission had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Mike Wojtysiak, CPA, made the presentation for the
resolution. He indicated this company produces components for fuel
controls for Allied Signal and other aerospace manufacturers. He
indicated they were purchased new equipment necessary to maintain
quality and productivity. Council Member Washington made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2338 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
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BEND, INDIANA, TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR MIDWEST EMBROIDERY, INC.
(DESIGNATING A NEW ADDRESS OF 3431
WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE)
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
indiana, adopted a Declaratory Resolution No. 2103 -94, designating
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, adopted a Confirmatory Resolution No. 2105 -94, confirming
the designation that certain areas within the City be an Economic
Revitalization Area for the purpose of tax abatement consideration;
and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has now installed the equipment at
3431 William Richardson Drive (as opposed to the original address
of 3600 McGill Street); and
.WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, now wishes to amend the Declaratory and Confirmatory
Resolutions, Nos 2103 -94 and 2105 -94 respectively, striking the
address of 3600 McGill Street, wherever it appears, and replacing
it with 3431 William Richardson Drive, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
Toll Road Industrial Park, Section 6, Lot 15
and which has Key Number 25 -1013- 0212.02, to be an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met in resolutions
2103 -94 and 2105 -94, and further determines that the petitioner has
met all such qualifications of the new address.
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 and hereby ratified
its Declaratory and Confirmatory Resolutions, as amended,
designating the area described as 3431 William Richardson Drive 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
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 III. The Council further exercises its authority pursuant
to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1- 11.3(c) and waives certain compliance
requirements with such waiver, taking place after the public
hearing. The Council further finds that each of the additional
findings required pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.2- 12.1 -4 -5 have been
met, and the Midwest Embroidery's property located at 3431 William
Richardson Drive is declared an Economic Revitalization Area.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption by the Common council and approved by the
Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council
Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic Development
Commission had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Mike Beitzinger made the presentation for the
resolution. He indicated that due to procedural errors the wrong
address was used on their previous abatements. He indicated State
Board has agreed to accept a resolution from the Council amending
the address. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 3 -96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, VACATING OHIO STREET
FROM FELLOWS STREET TO MARIETTA STREET AND
RUSH STREET FROM KEASEY STREET TO THE PENN
CENTRAL RAILROAD AND CERTAIN NORTH /SOUTH AND
EAST /WEST ALLEYS SITUATED BETWEEN FELLOWS
STREET AND MARIETTA STREET, AND SAMPLE STREET
AND KEASEY STREET
This bill had first reading. Council Member Varner made a notion
to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation
Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on
February 26, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion
carried.
BILL N0. 4 -96
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY - THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS
DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST
OF NORTH MAIN STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF-
WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF
WEST MADISON STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF WEST MADISON FOR A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN
ORIGINAL TOWN OF SOUTH BEND, SAINT JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA
This bill had first
reading. Council Member Luecke made a notion
to refer this bill
to the Public Works and Property Vacation
Committee, and set
it for public hearing and third reading on
February 26, seconded
by Council Member Washington. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 5 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1524 LISTON STREET, IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 6 -96 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
PROPERTY: THE SECOND EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF
EAST WAYNE STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF SOUTH SAINT PETER STREET TO THE WEST
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF SOUTH NOTRE DAME AVENUE
FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 344 FEET AND A
WIDTH OF 14 FEET; AND THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY EAST OF SOUTH SAINT PETER STREET FROM
THE SOUTH LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY
SOUTH OF EAST WAYNE STREET TO THE NORTH LINE
OF THE SECOND EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF EAST
WAYNE FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 66 FEET
AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN
COTTRELL'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12. 1996
This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a notion
to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation
Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on
February 26, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 7 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 SOUTH EDDY STREET IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 8 -96 AN ORDINANCE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
CERTAIN LAND IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS
THEREWITH; KLINK ANNEXATION AREA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to refer to this bill the Zoning and Vacation Committee and
set it for public hearing and third reading on February 26,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 9 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF NEW
ENERGY DRIVE & SR. 23 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 10 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 208 EAST SAMPLE STREET, IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Luecke.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 11 -96 AN ORDINANCE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, INCLUDING $1,338,618
FROM THE GENERAL FUND, $1,400,000 FROM THE
PARKS AND RECREATION FUND, $692,240 FROM THE
CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND, $150,000
FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND,
$ 187,500 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
FUND, $27,000 FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
FUND, $291,500 FROM THE SOLID WASTE
DEPRECIATION FUND, $903,000 FROM THE WATER
WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND, $5,944,500 FROM THE
SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION FUND, $1,445,000
FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND, $719,000
FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX FUND
This bill had first reading. . Member Washington made a
motion to refer this bill to he Personnel and Finance Committee
and set it for public hearing and third reading on February 26,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 12 -96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 -18
OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING
OVERTIME PARKING FINES
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12. 1996
it for public hearing and third reading on February 26, seconded by
Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Council
unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn,
a seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. The
- meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
CLity/lIlerk President