HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-96 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING May 28, 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
Tuesday, May 28, 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 May 13,
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 May
13, 1996, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by
Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICES
Brian Hedman, Executive Director of Century Center, reported
that the Century Center also supervised the College Football Hall
of Fame, and the Morris Civic. He indicated that in 1995 there
were many building renovations, and added 6,000 square feet of
exhibit area and meeting rooms.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the
Committee of the Whole, 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 7:13 p.m. with nine
members present. Chairman Washington presiding.
BILL NO. 15 -96 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2334 PRAIRIE AVENUE 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 Zakrzewski reported that the Zoning and
Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported that the
petitioners were requesting this zoning from A residential to C
Commercial, F height and area. He indicated the property
contains a gas station and convenience store, which they plan to
renovate. He reported that the Commission sends this petition to
the Council with a favorable recommendation. Mike Dobson, B &R
Oil, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were
requesting this zoning in order to rebuild the existing facility.
He indicated the present facility was built in the '80's and
needed to be expanded and updated. Council Member Zakrzewski
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 16 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 332 NORTH IRONWOOD DRIVE IN THE CITY OF
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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 Zakrzewski reported that the Zoning and
Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. He made a motion to accept the substitute
bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member
Luecke. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported
that the petitioners were requesting this zoning from A
residential to Cl Commercial to allow for the reconstruction of a
real estate office. He indicated this bill had received a
favorable recommendation from the Commission. Donald Ross, Ross
Development, indicated this project is for the rebuilding of
Cressy and Everett's real estate office, since the former office
was destroyed by fire. He indicated the owners wanted to
increase the size of this building in order to move their main
office to this location. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 20 -96 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 211 -213 S. MICHIGAN, 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 Zakrzewski reported that the Zoning and
Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. He made a motion to accept the substitute
bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member
Luecke. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported
that the petitioners were requesting this zoning from C
commercial to A3 mixed use to allow for apartments, retail and
commercial in the old Robertsons Building. He indicated the
Commission had recommended this to the Council favorable. Jeff
Gibney, Director of South Bend Heritage, indicated they will be
the developer of this project, and manage the facility after it
is complete. He indicated there would be six commercial
establishments on the first floor of the building. James Cronk,
702 E. LaSalle, spoke against this zoning, indicating this
building should be used for retail only. He indicated there is a
trend in a lot of cities to bring retail back into their downtown
area, and this building could be better used for this purpose.
Council Member Luecke reported the was an employee of South Bend
Heritage but stood to gain no benefit from this zoning. Council
Member Kelly made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The
motion carried. r
BILL NO. 31 -96 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
IVY ROAD FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF SOUTH
BEND AVENUE (S.R.23) TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF
EDISON ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 260
FEET IN LENGTH AND 60 FEET IN WIDTH; PART SITUATED
IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE WEST ONE -HALF OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, SOUTH BEND,
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works
and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Anthony Zappia,
attorney for the petitioner, indicated he was representing the
owner of the building that housed the Linebacker, and two other
commercial facilities. He indicated the State plans to widen
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South Bend Avenue and this would eliminate the parking now used
by the Linebacker, therefore, we are seeking approval for the
vacation of Ivy Road. He indicated that timing was not too
important, since the State is not planning to do this widening
for a couple of years, so we would leave that up to the City and
will work with them. Tom Sopko, 210 S. Michigan, attorney for
the Linebacker, indicated that this vacation would allow this
business to continue in its present location. Council Member
Luecke questioned who would be liable for that portion of road if
the vacation was effective immediately. He asked if contact had
been made with Notre Dame since they will own half the road after
vacation. Mr. Zappia indicated he had been in contact with Notre
Dame, he indicated it was important the three tenants that they
know the road will be closed and they will have a place to stay,
otherwise they will be forced to look somewhere else. After
discuss Mr. Zappia indicated they would be willing to continue
this matter until June 24, in order to work out the logistics.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to continue the bill,
seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 32 -96 A BILL TO VACATE ALL STREETS AND ALLEYS SOUTH OF
VACATED ELDER STREET, EAST OF MICHIGAN STREET,
WEST OF CARROLL STREET AND NORTH OF FIRST
EAST /WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING
ALL STREETS AND ALLEYS SOUTH OF OHIO STREET, EAST
OF CARROLL STREET, WEST OF FELLOWS STREET AND
NORTH OF FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA STREET. FURTHER INCLUDING KEASEY
STREET EAST OF FELLOWS AND WEST OF MARIETTA.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill, at the
request of the petitioner, until June 10, seconded by Council
Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 34 -96 A BILL APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM THE LOCAL,
ROAD AND STREET FUND
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works
and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. John Leszczynski,
Director of Public Works, will be used for the design of an
interchange allowing traffic to flow from St. Joseph Valley
Parkway to the Nimtz Parkway. He indicated the total cost of the
project is $305,000 and the balance will be appropriated from TIF
funds. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 35 -96 A BILL APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE SEWAGE
DEPRECIATION FUND
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 Pfeifer reported that the Utilities
Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would
be used for the construction of a storm sewer along Ketterling
Drive and adjacent streets, which will greatly improve drainage
and eliminate existing backup problems. Council Member Luecke
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 36 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING $107,880 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND; $31,402 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL
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DEVELOPMENT FUND; AND $350,670 FROM THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX FUND
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 Luecke reported that the Personnel and
Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the
Council favorable. Jeff Rinard, Deputy Controller, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated the General Fund request
was for the remodeling of the old fire station on Olive Street to
be used for the animal control program, the CCDF request was for
the police vehicle and cages for the animal control program; the
EDIT funds was the City's share of a 4.9 million dollar Toll Road
interchange project in the Blackthorn area, improvements in the
Meade Street area and various downtown improvements. Gary Aretz,
1553 Wildflower presented a petition asking the City to reopen
negotiations with the Humane Society, and halt any further
capital investments for the animal control program. Joyce
Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale Road, indicated the administration was
using the pretext of saving taxpayers money to justify taking
over animal control. She indicated she was concerned about the
quality of care the animals will be receiving. Mary Wadsworth,
director of the Humane Society, indicated the decision not to
stay with the Humane Society was made strictly from a financial
standpoint, however, the City has already exceeded their budget,
it cannot be done for $180,000. Jackie Walorski, 1342 Roelke,
past director of the Humane Society, indicated at the end of the
year the City's program will cost much more than $180,000.
Gunner Jensen, 1920 Rockne Dr., spoke against the City's animal
control program. He indicated the petition that was presented
had over 2,000 signatures, and asked how many more they needed to
get action on this matter. There was a lengthy discussion on
number on the pros and cons of the program. Council Member Kelly
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 37 -96 A BILL CREATING A DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND FUNDING SAID DIVISION
BY DECREASING THE DIVISION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
1996 BUDGET BY $180,872
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 Luecke reported that the Personnel and
Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the
Council favorable. Jeff Rinard, Deputy Controller, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this was a transfer of
funds in the Code Enforcement budget to establish a division of
Animal Control. Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale, indicated she
objected to this bill. Gene Oakley, 2614 York Rd., indicated he
took offense to the fact that Bill No. 36 -96 was tied together
with other appropriations. Jackie Walorski, 1342 Roelke, thanked
the Council for their efforts. She indicated what has happened
here is a joke. Mary Wadsworth, Director of the Humane Society
indicated there is no question that the City can do animal
control, but they cannot do it for $180,000. Council Member
Kelly made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 30 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REMOVING THE SOUTH BEND
WATER WORKS FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE
INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO I.C. 8- 1.5 -3 -9 -1
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 Pfeifer reported that the Utilities
Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. John Leszczynski, Director of Public Works, indicated
this was the third meeting held on this bill, the other meetings
were held May 15 and May 21. He gave a brief review of the
reasons the City felt it was in the their best interest not to be
under the jurisdiction of the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission. Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale; Jim Cierzniak, 1156
E. Victoria; Gene Oakley, 2816 York Rd., spoke against this bill.
Council member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski.
The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion
carried.
ATTEST:
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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 10:21 p.m. Council President Kelly
presiding, and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8675 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2334
PRAIRIE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council member Luecke made a motion
to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill
passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8676 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 332
NORTH IRONWOOD DRIVE IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to recess for five minutes,
seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried and the
meeting was recessed at 10:22, and reconvened at 10:26.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion
to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The bill passed by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8677 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211-
213 S. MICHIGAN, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion
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carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Washington. The
bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8678 -96 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $110,000.00
FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion
to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The
bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8679 -96 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $300,000.00
FROM THE SEWAGE DEPRECIATION FUND
This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8680 -96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING $107,880 FROM THE GENERAL
FUND; $31,402 FROM THE CUMULATIVE
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND; AND $350,670
FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX
FUND
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion
to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill
passed by a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays (Council
Members Varner, Hosinski, Washington.)
ORDINANCE NO. 8681 -96 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A DIVISION OF
ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND
AND FUNDING SAID DIVISION BY DECREASING
THE DIVISION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT 1996
BUDGET BY $180,872
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion
to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
bill passed by a roll call vote of six ayes and three nays
(Council Members Varner, Hosinski, Washington.)
ORDINANCE NO. 8682 -96 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REMOVING
THE SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS FROM THE
JURISDICTION OF THE INDIANA UTILITY
REGULATORY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO I.C.
8- 1.5 -3 -9 -1
This bill had third reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Broden. The
bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay
(Council Member Varner.)
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2358 -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 2722 TUCKER
DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE OF
INDIANA, INC., STEEL WAREHOUSE CO.,
INC., ALLAN LERMAN, FRANCES LERMAN,
NATHAN LERMAN AND A & F REALTY CO.
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Whereas, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration
has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend
requesting that the area commonly known as 2722 Tucker Drive,
South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as
follows:
The following parcels of Real Estate all located in St. Joseph
County, Indiana:
A part of the South h of the North west 1/4 of Section 15,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend,
St. Joseph County, Indiana, as described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the East line of the Southwest 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 15, 580.64 feet South
of the Northeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4, said point being 172.0 feet North of the
North right of way line of Indiana Northern Railway Company;
thence Westerly parallel with said North right of way line
565 feet to the Southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed
to Stanley Enterprises, Inc. By a deed recorded October 16,
1973 in Deed Record 777, page 226; thence North along the
West line of said Stanley Enterprises, Inc. Tract, said line
being parallel with the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northwest 1/4, 323.0 feet to the South line of Tucker
Drive; thence West along the south line of Tucker Drive
215.93 feet; thence south parallel with said East line of
the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 495.90 feet to the
North right of way line of the Indiana Railway Company;
thence Easterly along said North right of way line 860.23
feet to the West edge of Steel Warehouse Co., Inc.'s
building; thence North along said west edge of building,
172.0 feet; thence Westerly parallel with the North right -
of -way line of the Indiana Northern Railway Company, 79.3
feet to the point of beginning, containing 5.0 acres, more
or less.
A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of
South Bend, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Southwest quarter of the Northwest
Quarter; thence West 540 feet; thence south parallel with
the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter, 324.5 feet to a point 172 feet North of the North
line of the right of way of the Indiana Northern Railway
Company; thence East parallel with said North line of said
right of way, 540 feet; thence North parallel with the East
line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter,
320.75 feet to the place of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (h) of the Northwest
Quarter (1/4) of Section fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven
(37) North, Range Two (2) East, now within and a part of the
City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
said Section (Fifteen (15); thence South along the Northern
and South center line of said Quarter Section Two Hundred
Twenty (220) feet to the North line of Tucker Drive; thence
West along said North line to the West line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence North along said West line One Hundred
Twenty -eight and One tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a
line Two Hundred fifty (250) feet by rectangular measurement
Southeasterly from said original centerline of the New York
Central Railroad right of way; thence Northeasterly parallel
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to the Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet by rectangular
measurement Southeasterly from said original centerline of
the New York Central Railroad right of way Seven hundred
Twenty -seven and One- Hundredth (727.01) feet, more or less,
to a point on the East line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4)
of the Northwest Quarter ()1/4) of the Northwest Quarter
(1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence southerly along said
East line One Hundred Ninety -nine and Eight -six Hundredths
(199.86) feet, more or less, to the South line of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section Fifteen (15); thence East along said South line Six
Hundred Sixty -three and Fifty -two Hundredths (66.25) feet,
more or less, to the place of beginning, excepting Thirty
(30) feet off the East side thereof for purposes of a public
highway.
A lot or parcel of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, now within and
a part of the City of South Bend, bounded by a line running
as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point on the North line
of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 15, 600 feet West of the Northeast corner of the
Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section
15; thence running West along said North line a distance of
725.8 feet to the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter
of said Northwest Quarter; thence south a distance of 220
feet, more or less, to the North line of a 40 foot road
known as Tucker Drive; thence East along the north line of
said roadway to a point due South of the place of beginning;
thence North to the place of beginning. Together with and
subject to an easement over the 40 foot roadway lying
immediately South of the above described real estate known
as Tucker Drive, and extending Eastward to Olive Street.
Part of the southeast Quarter (1 /4) of the Northwest Quarter
(1/4) of section fifteen (15), township thirty -seven (37)
north, range two (2) east, now within and a part of the City
of South Bend, described as beginning at a point 260 feet
south of the Northeast corner of the southeast Quarter (1/4)
of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section Fifteen (15);
thence south 492.9 feet to the North line of the right of
way of the Indiana Northern Railroad, 305 feet; thence north
492.9 feet; thence west 305 feet to the place of beginning.
Together with a right of way over a 40 foot roadway North of
and adjoining the aforedescribed tract, and continuing
Easterly to Olive Street, which said 40 feet roadway is now
commonly known as Tucker Drive in said City of South Bend.
The East Half of the South East Quarter of the North East
Quarter of Section No. 16, Township 37 North, Range No. 2
East, containing 20 acres; more or less, and being Lot No.
16 in the Sub - division of said Section No. 16, and now
within a part of the City of South Bend, excepting there
from the following:
The original right of way across, the North West corner
theretofore conveyed by Joseph B. Arnold, to the Indiana
Illinois, and Iowa Railway Company by Warranty Deed dated
August 21, 1894, and recorded in Deed Record 95, page 553,
of the records of St. Joseph County, Indiana; and excepting
second the following: Beginning at a point on the West line
of said original right of way, thence running South on the
west line of Lot Numbered 16, 219 feet, more or less to a
point distance 250 feet by rectangular measurement from the
original center line of said right of way; thence North
Easterly parallel with and 250 feet distant by rectangular
measurement from the original center line of said right of
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way a distance of 733.3 feet, more or less, to a point on
the East line of said Section 16, thence North on said East
line, a distance of 105.5 feet, more or less, to the North
East corner of said Lot No. 16; thence West along the north
line of said Lot No. 16, thence North on said East line, a
distance of 105.5 fee, more or less, to the North East
corner of said lot No. 16; thence West along the North line
of said Lot No. 16, a distance of 254.5 feet, more or less,
to the intersection with the said Easterly line of said
original right of way; thence South Westerly with said
Easterly line a distance of 454.5 feet, more or less, to the
place of beginning, containing 3.04 acres, more or less;
excepting third, all that part of said Lot No. 1'6 which
lies South of the North line of the right of way of the St.
Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad company, excepting
fourth, a strip of land 70 feet wide North and South lying
next north of and adjoining the right of way of the St.
Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad Company; excepting
fort. her that a strip of 40 feet in width, North and South,
and being a extension of Tucker Drive, shall be established
through the Northerly part of said tract and dedicated to
the public as a highway, which said extension shall extend
to the right of way of the New York Central Railroad
Company.
All that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North Range 2 East,
described as follows: Beginning at a point 260 feet South
and 330 feet West of the Northeast corner of the said
Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West
996.08 feet to the West line of said section; thence South
498.35 feet to the North line of the right of way of the
Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence Easterly along the
said Northerly line of said Indiana Northern Railway Company
a distance of 996.08 feet, more or less, to a point on the
Northerly line of the said Indiana Northern Railway Company
South of the place of beginning; thence North of the place
of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (h) of the Northwest
Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven
(37) North, Range Two (2) East, now within and a part of the
City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
said Section Fifteen (15); thence South along the North and
South center line of said Quarter Section Two Hundred Twenty
(220) feet to the North line of Tucker Drive; thence West
along said north line to the West line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence North along said west line One Hundred
twenty -eight and One Tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a
line Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet by rectangular measurement
Southeasterly from the parallel to the original centerline
of the New York Central Railroad right of way; thence
northeasterly parallel to and Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet
by rectangular measurement Southeasterly from said original
Centerline of the New York Central Railroad right of way,
Seven Hundred Twenty -seven and One - Hundredth (272.01) feet,
more or less, to a point on the East line of the Southwest
Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence East
along said South line Six Hundred Sixty -three and Fifty -two
Hundredths (663.52) feet, more or less, to the place of
beginning, excepting Thirty (30) feet off the East side
thereof for purposes of a public highway.
A part of the southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
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Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of
South Bend, Indiana more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter; thence West 540 feet; thence South parallel with
the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the right of way
of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence East
parallel with said North line of said right of way, 540
feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said
Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, 320.75 feet to
the place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18 8075 284406, 18 8075 28443, 18 8075
284403, 18 8075 284404, 18 8075 284502, 18- 8075- 284503, 18 8075
284501 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;
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
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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
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.
from and after
the Mayor.
Council Member
this resolutio:
Council Member
This Resolut
its adoption
Coleman made
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Zakrzewski.
Lon shall be in full force and effect
by the Common Council and approval by
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
a motion to combine public hearing on
the next resolution, seconded by
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2359 -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 2722 TUCKER, AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE CO., INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement
consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 2722
Tucker, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
A part of the South h of the North west 1/4 of Section 15,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana, as described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the East line of the Southwest 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 15, 580.64 feet South
of the Northeast corner of said Southwest 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4, said point being 172.0 feet North of the
North right of way line of Indiana Northern Railway Company;
thence Westerly parallel with said North right of way line
565 feet to the Southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed
to Stanley Enterprises, Inc. By a deed recorded October 16,
1973 in Deed Record 777, page 226; thence North along the
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West line of said Stanley Enterprises, Inc. 'Tract, said line
being parallel with the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of
the Northwest 1/4, 323.0 feet to the South line of Tucker
Drive; thence West along the south line of Tucker Drive
215.93 feet; thence south parallel with said East line of
the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 495.90 feet to the
North right of way line of the Indiana Railway Company;
thence Easterly along said North right of way line 860.23
feet to the West edge of Steel Warehouse Co., Inc.'s
building; thence North along said west edge of building,
172.0 feet; thence Westerly parallel with the North right -
of -way line of the Indiana Northern Railway Company, 79.3
feet to the point of beginning, containing 5.0 acres, more
or less.
A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of
South Bend, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Southwest quarter of the Northwest
Quarter; thence West 540 feet; thence south parallel with
the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter, 324.5 feet to a point 172 feet North of the North
line of the right of way of the Indiana Northern Railway
Company; thence East parallel with said North line of said
right of way, 540 feet; thence North parallel with the East
line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter,
320.75 feet to the place of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (h) of the Northwest
Quarter (1/4) of Section fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven
(37) North, Range Two (2) East, now within and a part of the
City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, IndAna, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
said Section (Fifteen (15); thence South along the Norther
and South center line of said Quarter Section Two Hundred
Twenty (220) feet to the North line of Tucker Drive; thence
West along said North line to the West line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence North along said West line One Hundred
Twenty -eight and One tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a
line Two Hundred fifty (250) feet by rectangular measurement
Southeasterly from said original centerline of the New York
Central Railroad right of way; thence Northeasterly parallel
to the Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet by rectangular
measurement Southeasterly from said original centerline of
the New York Central Railroad right of way Seven hundred
Twenty -seven and One- Hundredth (727.01) feet, more or less,
to a point on the East line of the Southwest Quarter (1/4)
of the Northwest Quarter ()1/4) of the Northwest Quarter
(1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence southerly along said
East line One Hundred Ninety -nine and Eight -six Hundredths
(199.86) feet, more or less, to the South line of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section Fifteen (15); thence East along said South line Six
Hundred Sixty -three and Fifty -two Hundredths (66.25) feet,
more or less, to the place of beginning, excepting Thirty
(30) feet off the East side thereof for purposes of a public
highway.
A lot or parcel of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of
Section 15, Township 37'North, Range 2 East, now within and
a part of the City of South Bend, bounded by a line running
as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point on the North line
of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 15, 600 feet West of the Northeast corner of the
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Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section
15; thence running West along said North line a distance of
725.8 feet to the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter
of said Northwest Quarter; thence south a distance of 220
feet, more or less, to the North line of a 40 foot road
known as Tucker Drive; thence East along the north line of
said roadway to a point due South of the place of beginning;
thence North to the place of beginning. Together with and
subject to an easement over the 40 foot roadway lying
immediately South of the above described real estate known
as Tucker Drive, and extending Eastward to Olive Street.
Part of the southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter
(1/4) of section fifteen (15), township thirty -seven (37)
north, range two (2) east, now within and a part of the City
of South Bend, described as beginning at a point 260 feet
south of the Northeast corner of the southeast Quarter (1/4)
of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of said Section Fifteen (15);
thence south 492.9 feet to the North line of the right of
way of the Indiana Northern Railroad, 305 feet; thence north
492.9 feet; thence west 305 feet to the place of beginning.
Together with a right of way over a 40 foot roadway North of
and adjoining the aforedescribed tract, and continuing
Easterly to Olive Street, which said 40 feet roadway is now
commonly known as Tucker Drive in said City of South Bend.
The East Half of the South East Quarter of the North East
Quarter of Section No. 16, Township 37 North, Range No. 2
East, containing 20 acres; more or less, and being Lot No.
16 in the Sub- division of said Section No. 16, and now
within a part of the City of South Bend, excepting there
from the following:
The original right of way across, the North West corner
theretofore conveyed by Joseph B. Arnold, to the Indiana
Illinois, and Iowa Railway Company by Warranty Deed dated
August 21, 1894, and recorded in Deed Record 95, page 553,
of the records of St. Joseph County, Indiana; and excepting
second the following: Beginning at a point on the West line
of said original right of way, thence running South on the
west line of Lot Numbered 16, 219 feet, more or less to a
point distance 250 feet by rectangular measurement from the
original center line of said right of way; thence North
Easterly parallel with and 250 feet distant by rectangular
measurement from the original center line of said right of
way a distance of 733.3 feet, more or less, to a point on
the East line of said Section 16, thence North on said East
line, a distance of 105.5 feet, more or less, to the North
East corner of said Lot No. 16; thence West along the north
line of said Lot No. 16, thence North on said East line, a
distance of 105.5 fee, more or less, to the North East
corner of said lot No. 16; thence West along the North line
of said Lot No. 16, a distance of 254.5 feet, more or less,
to the intersection with the said Easterly line of said
original right of way; thence South Westerly with said
Easterly line a distance of 454.5 feet, more or less, to the
place of beginning, containing 3.04 acres, more or less;
excepting third, all that part of said Lot No. 1'6 which
lies South of the North line of the right of way of the St.
Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad company, excepting
fourth, a strip of land 70 feet wide North and South lying
next north of and adjoining the right of way of the St.
Joseph, South Bend and Southern Railroad Company; excepting
fort. her that a strip of 40 feet in width, North and South,
and being a extension of Tucker Drive, shall be established
through the Northerly part of said tract and dedicated to
the public as a highway, which said extension shall extend
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to the right of way of the New York Central Railroad
Company.
All that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North Range 2 East,
described as follows: Beginning at a point 260 feet South
and 330 feet West of the Northeast corner of the said
Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West
996.08 feet to the West line of said section; thence South
498.35 feet to the North line of the right of way of the
Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence Easterly along the
said Northerly line of said Indiana Northern Railway Company
a distance of 996.08 feet, more or less, to a point on the
Northerly line of the said Indiana Northern Railway Company
South of the place of beginning; thence North of the place
of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (h) of the Northwest
Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven
(37) North, Range Two (2) East, now within and a part of the
City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
said Section Fifteen (15); thence South along the North and
South center line of said Quarter Section Two Hundred Twenty
(220) feet to the North line of Tucker Drive; thence West
along said north line to the West line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence North along said west line One Hundred
twenty -eight and One Tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a
line Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet by rectangular measurement
Southeasterly from the parallel to the original centerline
of the New York Central-Railroad right of way; thence
northeasterly parallel to and Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet
by rectangular measurement Southeasterly from said original
Centerline of the New York Central Railroad right of way,
Seven Hundred Twenty -seven and One - Hundredth (272.01) feet,
more or less, to a point on the East line of the Southwest
Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence East
along said South line Six Hundred Sixty -three and Fifty -two
Hundredths (663.52) feet, more or less, to the place of
beginning, excepting Thirty (30) feet off the East side
thereof for purposes of a public highway.
A part of the southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of
South Bend, Indiana more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the
Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter; thence West 540 feet; thence South parallel with
the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the right of way
of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence East
parallel with said North line of said right of way, 540
feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said
Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, 320.75 feet to
the place of beginning.
All being within the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph,
State of Indiana.
and this property has Key Numbers 18 8006 0288, 18 8002 0115, 18
8006 0282, 18 8006 028201, 18 8006 0285, 18 8006 028501, 18 8002
0116, 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
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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 sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2-
76 et sea. and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information regarding the 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;
a 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
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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 Kell
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time.
Council member Coleman reported.that the Community and Economic
Development Committee had met on these resolutions, and
recommended them to the Council favorable. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, made the presentation for the resolutions. He
indicated Steel Warehouse specialized in flat rolled steel, with
several other production operations involved. He indicated the
company continues to expand its facilities as well as up date its
equipment in order to remain competitive. He indicated this
project will be the construction of a 45,000 square foot facility
in order to add manufacturing, warehousing and related space, as
well as the purchase of materials handling equipment. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2358 -96,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2359 -96, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2360 -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 4102 WILLIAM
RICHARDSON COURT, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR PRECISION MILLWORK &
PLASTICS
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 4102 William Richardson Court, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Numbered Five (5) as plated in the plat of the Toll Road
Industrial Park, Phase Two, Section One as recorded as
Document No 9426579 in the Office of the Recorder, St.
Joseph County, Indiana.
and which has Key Number 25 1013 0216.06 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
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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:
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SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that
the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of
Benefits form 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 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
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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 Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Brian Montgomery, a representative of the
petitioner, made the presentation. He indicated they proposed to
construct a 20,000 square foot steel frame building on 3.5 acres
of land in the Toll Road Industrial Park, which will be used to
manufacture custom wood and plastic parts used in refrigeration
and retail store fixtures. Council Member Coleman made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2361 -96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FINDING
IT NECESSARY TO LEASE RENTAL PROPERTY
FOR THE SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS
Whereas, the City of South Bend, Indiana is the owner of
certain real property and improvements located at 224 North Main
Street and known as the South Bend Water Works Administration
Building, which building houses the administrative offices of the
South Bend Water Works; and
Whereas, the Water Work:a Administration Building is used and
staffed by employees of South Bend Water Works who did not
relocate to the new headquarters, located at 125 West Colfax; and
Whereas, said Water Works Administration Building is
scheduled for demolition, and the new Water Works Building,
located at 125 West Colfax, will not accommodate the employees
who will be displaced by the demolition; and
Whereas, the most efficient and cost effective allocation of
resources warrants the relocation of the Water Works
administrative, computer, and building operations from said Water
Works Administration building to a leased premises, rather than
constructing an addition to the new Water Works headquarters; and
Whereas, the owners of the real estate and improvement at
209 North Main Street, South Bend, housing the Main Street Row,
are desirous of leasing such real estate and improvements to the
City for use as the City's Water Works Administrative, computer,
and billing operations; and
Whereas, the Director of the South Bend Water Works has
inspected said Main Street Row property and has found it to be
adequately sized, comprising 3,883 square feet and, with
improvements, otherwise suited for use as the City's Water Works
administrative, computer and billing operations; and
Whereas, the Director of the South Bend Water Works has
inspected other facilities for rental; and
Whereas, said rental at Main Street Row is for a period of
five (5) years for $213,565.00 for a term of Five (5) years, with
a monthly rental of three thousand five hundred fifty -nine and
42/100 Dollars ($3,559.42) with an option to renew for two (2)
additional five (5) year terms. The rental rate for the second
five (5) year term shall be twelve and 50 /100 dollars ($12.50)
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per square foot per year. The rental rate for the third five (5)
year term shall be thirteen dollars and 00/100 ($13.00) per
square foot per year; and
Whereas, the Director of the South Bend Water Works has
recommended to the Board of Water Works Commissioners of the City
of South Bend that it offer to lease the Main Street Row space
for $213,000.00, subject to compliance with I.C. 36- 1 -10 -1 et
seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Common Council for the City of South Bend,
Indiana, hereby declares it necessary for the protection of the
public health and welfare of the inhabitants of the South Bend
Water Works district and the safeguarding of the property with in
the district that the City of South Bend, Indiana, for the use
and benefit of its Water Works, and acting by and through its
Board of Water Works Commissioners lease the following real
property, situated in St. Joseph County:
3,883 Square feet of space at 209 North Main Street, South
Bend, Indiana.
2. That the Common Council for the City of South Bend,
Indiana, hereby declares it to be of public utility and benefit
to lease the space in Main Street Row.
3. That the Common Council for The City of South Bend,
Indiana, hereby establishes the maximum proposed lease of the
Main Street Row space to be $213,565.00 for a period of five
years.
4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John
Stancati, superintendent of the Water Works, made the
presentation for the resolution. He indicated it is necessary to
lease additional office space, to accommodate those employees who
did not move into the new building. He indicated it was more
efficient and cost effective to lease.the additional space rather
than construct an addition to the new building. Gene Oakley,
2614 York Road, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member
Pfeifer made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Broden. The resolution was adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2362 -96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL /JUNK
DEALERS /RECYCLING OPERATIONS AND
TRANSFER STATION LICENSES FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 1996.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend
recognizes the contributions that operations such as junk /scrap
and recycling dealers make to the community; and the Council
further realizes that such operations must be reasonably
regulated in order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic
nuisances which may be created by the operations of
scrap /junk /and recycling dealers within the City; and
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 28, 1996
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has
enacted reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the
issuance of licenses and the operations of the scrap /junk /and
recycling dealers;
WHEREAS, in accordance with these rules and regulations,
inspections of the below listed scrap /junk/ and recycling
operations have been completed by the Department of Code
Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, and it has
been found that such premises are fit and proper for the
maintenance and operation of such businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on
March 25, 1996, recommended the issuance of licenses for the
below listed applicants in the City of South Bend by appropriate
action of the Common Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the license applications for the following
be approved based upon the satisfactory review of the properties
by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department
Prevention Bureau, inspections having been made in March, 1996,
and subsequent favorable recommendation by the Board of Public
Works:
A -1 Auto Parts
2014
S.
Lafayette Blvd.
Boliden Metech, Inc.
445
N.
Sheridan
Hurwich Iron Company, Inc.
2016
W.
Washington
Hurwich Iron Company, Inc.
1610
Circle
Ave.
Hurwich Iron Company, Inc.
1700
S.
Lafayette Blvd.
Hurwich Iron Company, Inc.
1602
S.
Lafayette Blvd.
North Side Iron & Paper Company
3123
S.
Gertrude St.
South Bend Baling & Iron Company
1420
S.
Walnut St.
South Bend Iron & Metal Company
429
W.
Indiana Ave.
South Bend Scrap & Processing
Division
3114
S.
Gertrude St.
South Bend Waste paper Company
1529
S.
Franklin St.
Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage
3109
S.
Gertrude St.
Super Auto Salvage Corporation
3300
S.
Main
Weaver Truck & Equipment Company
3100
S.
Gertrude St.
Western Avenue Iron & Metal Company3123
S.
Gertrude St.
SECTION II. 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. Kathy
Dempsey, Director of Code Enforcement, made the presentation for
the resolution. She indicated she made the annual tour of scrap
yards, with Council Member Zakrzewski, and they found very, very
few things wrong. Council Member Zakrzewski indicated he was
pleased with the condition of the scrap yards in the City. He
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
Member Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
Member Zakrzewski made a motion that resolution nos. 96 -40
through 49 be withdrawn, at the request of the petitioners,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -40 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -41
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -42
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -43
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -44
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -45
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -46
MAY 28, 1996
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS DEER
RUN AT TOPSFIELD SUBDIVISION AS
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
TOPSFIELD ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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 1-
26 LILAC TRAILS SUBDIVISION, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT
FOR EDWARD L. AND LAURA L. SMITH
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 OAKWOOD
VILLAS AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS
FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
BO -LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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
SAWGRASS WAY, PELICAN WAY, BLUE HERON
WAY AND GLENVIEW DRIVE A RESIDENTIALLY
DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX
ABATEMENT FOR SANDPIPER COVE, LLC
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 204 N.
SUMMIT DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 210
N. SUMMIT DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
5140 WINDFALL DRIVE, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, 5141 WINDFALL DRIVE, SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, 5202 WINDFALL DRIVE,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 5206 WINDFALL
DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
DAVID AND LOIS COKER, 3516 SORIN STREET,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46615
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 4357
FOXFIRE DRIVE, 4361 FOXFIRE DRIVE, 4363
FOXFIRE DRIVE, 4369 FOXFIRE DRIVE, 4373
FOXFIRE DRIVE, 4374 FOXFIRE DRIVE, 4360
FOXFIRE DRIVE, RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT
FOR CROSS CREEK, INC.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 28, 1996
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS
NUMBERED 7 THRU 15 CANTERBURY WOODS, AS
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
ROJO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -47
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
NUMBERED 113 THRU 151 HERMITAGE SOUTH
ESTATES - SECTION THREE, AS
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
ROJO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -48
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
STAFFORDSHIRE ESTATES -PHASE 1 AS
FOLLOWS:
2243, 2244 ,2259,2260,2267,2268,2309,2310,
2317,2318 CHESHIRE ST., 2250, 2251,
2258, 2259, 2266, 2267, 2308, 2309,2316,
2317, 2324, 2325 CRANSTON ST., 2251,
2252, 2259, 2260, 2267, 2268, 2309,
2310, 2317, 2318.HARWOOD ST., 5125,
5133, 5134, 5210, 5217, 5225, 5233
CANTON ST., AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT
FOR RELATIVE REAL ESTATE
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -49
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS FIELD POINTE
SUBDIVISION RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED
AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT
FOR MEADOW WOOD II LTD. PARTNERSHIP
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 38 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 BLAINE AVE.
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion
to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 39 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROPRIATING
$31,664.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING
VARIOUS REPAIRS AT THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
This bill had first Reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion
to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on June 10,
and refer it to Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by
Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill nos. 22 and 33-
REGULAR MEETING MAY 28, 1996
96 for public hearing and third reading on June 10, and refer
them to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council
Member Washington. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mike Urbanski, 14299 Day Road, indicated that whatever happens
regarding the residential tax abatements, we need the incentive
for building within the inner -city. He indicated he hoped the
Council would continue with the type of residential abatement.
There being no further business to come before the Council
unfinished or new, Council President Kelly adjourned the meeting
at 11:00 p.m.
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