HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-24-96 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 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, June 24, 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, Pfeifer,
Kelly, Varner, Zakrzewski,
Coleman, Hosinski and Washington
Absent: Council Members Broden and Luecke
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 June 10, 1996,
meeting of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
Is/ Roland Kelly
/s/ David Varner
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the June
10, 1996, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICES
Mr. John Stancati, Director, South Bend Water Works updated
members of the Council concerning the Water Works operation. Mr.
Stancati indicated that they are the only suppliers of water in
South Bend which is not always an easy job. He noted that
testing of the water is done more frequently than required. Mr.
Stancati noted that twenty -eight (28) wells have no
contamination, that there are eighteen million gallons of water
in reservoirs and twenty -two million gallons of water are
consumed daily. Mr. Stancati also advised that there is a new
well at the Cleveland field and that they are planning a pilot
study on pressure filters.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the
Committee of the Whole, seconded seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. 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 7:08 p.m. with seven
members present. Chairman Washington presiding.
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 this
bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be
heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works and
Property Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommends it to
the Council favorable. Anthony Zappia, attorney made the
presentation for the bill. He advised indicated there are three
tenants at the Ivy Road location that are in jeopardy of losing
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parking spaces when State Road 23 widen. He reported that a
meeting was held with representatives from the University of
Notre Dame and the City's Engineering Department, and the City
indicates that they have no objections to this closing. Mr.
Zappia noted that barricades will be utilizied as a temporary
measure if and when the road is vacated. Council Member
Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion
carried.
BILL NO 40 -96 A BILL TRANSFERRING $16,666.00 AMONG VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this
bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be
heard. Council Member Coleman reported that the Community and
Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it
to the Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Director, Financial &
Program Management, Community & Economic Development made the
presentation for this bill. She indicated that funds will be
transferred from 1995 projects that had a balance and will be put
into 1996 programs. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Hosinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 41 -96 A BILL TRANSFERRING $726,657 AMONG VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this
bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be
heard. Council Member Coleman reported that the Community and
Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it
to the Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Director, Financial &
Program Management, Community &Economic Development, made the
presentation for this bill. She indicated that this bill
reprograms excess dollars from 1995 projects and remaining
dollars in prior years projects to be used to fund two (2) new
projects. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Hosinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 42 -96 A BILL APPROPRIATING $8,250.00 RECEIVED FROM THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on this
bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be
heard. Council Member Coleman reported that the Community and
Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it
to the Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Director, Financial &
Program Management, Community & Economic Development, made the
presentation.on this bill. She indicated this bill appropriates
additional dollars in Emergency Shelter Grants Project from HUD,
as funds were not anticipated this will allow the funding of
additional programs that the City. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded
by Council Member Hosinski. The motion which carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion
carried.
ATTEST APPROVED:
ity C e Chairman
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South
Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of
the County -City Building at 7:18 p.m. Council President Kelly
presiding, and seven members present.
ORDINANCE NO. 8686 -96 AN ORDINANCE 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 bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8687 -96 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $16,666.00
AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8688 -96 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $726,657 AMONG
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8689 -96 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,250.00
RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Washington.
The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2370 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 228 E.
BRONSON, TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR CURTIS PRODUCTS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area
commonly known as (common address) and which is more particularly
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described as follows:
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Lot A Monroe Sample Replat
Lot B Monroe Sample Replat
Lot G Monroe Sample Replat
Lot E Monroe Sample Replat
Lot F Monroe Sample Replat
with said real estate having the following Key No. 18- 3025 -0910,
18- 3021 -0793, 18- 3024 - 090101, 18- 3025 -0912, 18- 3092 -3513, 18-
3025- 090401, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as
an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax
abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common
Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted Personal property
tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further
determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6,
of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code
6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on this Resolution at this time. Mr.
Mike Wojysiak, CPA, made the presentation for the resolution.
He indicated that seven new machines will be purchased, and
six new permanent jobs will be created. Mr. Forrest Bedke, South
Bend Community School Corporation, indicated he had a memorandum
from Mr. Bruce N. Stahly, Executive Director, South Bend
Community School Corporation. Mr. Bedke read the memorandum and
submitted it to the Council. Mr. Stahley's memo thanks the
Council for notifying them of these abatements and complying with
Indiana Code. He indicated that he is sure the Council has
provided them with the proper information according to the
statute but it does not include the actual amount of abatement
being requested. Council Member Washington made a motion to
adopt this Resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to combine the public
hearings on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2371 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
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CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2722
TUCKER DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE
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.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area
commonly known as 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, 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 the 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 Northern 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, 324.25 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.
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A tract of land in the West Half ('k) 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 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 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 Eighty -six Hundredths (199.86) feet,
more or less, to the South line 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 lot or parcel of land situated in the Northwest
Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
now within 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 Northwest corner of
the southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest 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; thence East along the said
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 foot
roadway is now commonly known as Tucker Drive in said
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City of South Bend.
The East Half of the South East Quarter of the North
East Quarter of Section No.16, Township No. 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
heretofore 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 Lot Numbered 16,
where the same is intersected by the South Easterly
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 distant 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 No.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 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, 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.
16 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 further that a strip of 40
feet in width, North and South, and being an 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 Railway Company South of the place of
beginning; thence North 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:
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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 and 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 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 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 Northwest Quarter, 324.25 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.
with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 18 -8075-
284406, 18- 8075 -2843, 18- 8075 - 284403, 18- 8075 - 284404, 18 -8075-
284502, 18- 8075 - 284503, 18- 8075- 284501, as an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory.Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as
an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for real property tax abatement
only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of
adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax
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deduction for a period of ten (10) years, and further determines
that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1 et sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 2372 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2722
TUCKER DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL
WAREHOUSE CO., INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area
commonly known as 2722 Tucker Drive, 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, 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 the 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 Northern 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:
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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, 324.25 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
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 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 Eighty -six Hundredths (199.86) feet,
more or less, to the South line 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 lot or parcel of land situated in the Northwest
Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
now within 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 Northwest corner of
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the southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest 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; thence East along the said
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 foot
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 No. 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
heretofore 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 Lot Numbered 16,
where the same is intersected by the South Easterly
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 distant 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 No.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 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, 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.
16 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 further that a strip of 40
feet in width, North and South, and being an 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 99.6.08 feet to the West line of said section;
thence south 498.35 feet to the North line of the
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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 Railway Company South of the place of
beginning; thence North 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
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 and 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 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 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 Northwest Quarter, 324.25 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.
with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 18 -8075-
284406, 18- 8075 -2843, 18- 8075 - 284403, 18- 8075 - 284404, 18 -8075-
284502, 18- 8075 - 284503, 18- 8075 - 284501, as an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTIO'.
Declaratory
an Economic
abatement.
only and is
adoption of
9-1. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Resolution designating the area described herein as
Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
Such designation is for real property tax abatement
limited to two (2) calendar years from the date 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 real property tax
deduction for a period of ten (10) years, and further determines
that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1 et sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on this Resolution at this time.
Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation on these
Resolutions. He indicated that Steel Warehouse is a family owned
business that employs three hundred thirty -eight (338) employees
and they plan to build an additional building to house materials
and manufacturing equipment. He indicated nine additional jobs
will be created. Linda Petill, 56121 Birch Road, Osceola, asked
how much money Steel Warehouse is going to spend, and her
questioned was answer by Mr. Szarwark. Council Member Zakrzewski
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2371 -96, seconded by
Council Member Washington. The Resolution was adopted by a roll
all vote of seven ayes. Council Member Washington made a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2372 -96, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The Resolution was adopted with a roll call vote of
seven ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2373 -96 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4102
WILLIAM RICHARDSON COURT, TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A (6) SIX YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR PRECISION MILLWORK &
PLASTICS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area
commonly known as 4102 William Richardson Court 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
with said real estate having the Key No. 25- 1013 - 0216.06 as an
Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
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pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as
an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement
only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of
adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II.
property owner is
deduction for a p
that the petition
Municipal Code of
12.1 et sea.
The Common Council hereby determines that the
qualified for and is granted Real property tax
ariod of six (6) years, and further determines
complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
Isl Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on this resolution at this time. Brian
Montgomery, 3601 McGill, made the presentation for this
resolution. He advised that Precision Millwork produces wooden
displays and intends to erect a second new building, which will
cost $500,000, and will create three (3) new jobs. Council Member
Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of seven ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2374 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1911,
1917, 1921, 2001, 2006, 2014, 2022,
2108, 2112, 2120, 2201, 2205, 2211, 2233
AND 2239 SOUTH MEADE STREET
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR G
& M PROPERTIES, E. LEROY YODER AND G & M
PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the areas
commonly known as 1911, 1917, 1921, 2001, 2006, 2014, 2022, 2108,
2112, 2120, 2201, 2205, 2211, 2233 and 2239 South Meade Street,
South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as
follows:
Street Address Legal Description Key Number
1911 South Meade Street Lot 281 Homeland 3rd Addition 18- 8106 -4031
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1917 South Meade Street
1921 South Meade Street
2001 South Meade Street
2006 south Meade Street
2014 south Meade Street
2022 south Meade street
2108 South Meade Street
2112 South Meade Street
2120 south Meade Street
2201 South Meade Street
2205 South Meade Street
2211 South Meade Street
2233 South Meade Street
2239 South Meade Street
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Lot
280 Homeland
3rd Addition
18- 8106 -4032
Lot
279 Homeland
3rd Addition
18- 8106 -4033
Lot
278 Homeland
3rd Addition
18- 8106 -4034
Lot
234A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8103 -3883
Lot
236A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8103 -3885
Lot
238A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8103 -3887
Lot
240 Homeland
2nd Addition
18- 8105 -3960
Lot
241A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8105 -3962
Lot
243A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8105 -3966
Lot
266A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8107 -4063
Lot
265A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8107 -4064
Lot
264A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8107 -4065
Lot
258A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8107 -4071
Lot
256A
Homeland
2nd
Replat
18- 8107 -4073
as Residentially Distressed Areas; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for a residentially distressed area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby 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 et sea., for tax
abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. A significant number of dwelling units within the areas
are not permanently occupied or a significant number of
parcels in the areas are vacant land.
B. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas
are:
I. the subject of an order issued under IC
36 -7 -9; or
ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies.
C. The areas have experienced a net loss in the number of
dwelling units, as documented by census information,
local building and demolition permits, or certificates
of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the
United States.
D. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not
exceed ten per cent (10 %) of the total area within the
designating body's jurisdiction.
E. That the description of the proposed redevelopment
meets the applicable standards for such development.
F. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
G. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected
to result from the proposed described redevelopment;
and
H. 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 also hereby determines and
finds the following:
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A. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling
is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for
habitability.
B. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling
rehabilitation is completed within two (2) calendar
years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution
by the Common Council.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Declaratory Resolution designating the areas described herein as
Residentially Distressed Areas for the purposes of tax abatement.
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is
limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of
the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax
deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines
that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1 et sea.
SECTION VI. 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
A public hearing was held on this resolution at this time.
Mr. Mike Urbanski, 14299 Day Road, Mishawaka, informed the
Council that this resolution is for fifteen (15) properties at a
minimum construction cost of $975,000. Council Member Zakrzewski
made a motion to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Council
Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven
(7) ayes.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to combine the public
hearings on the next two resolutions submitted, seconded by
Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2375 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
NORTH SIDE OF NIMTZ PARKWAY, NEXT TO
5301 NIMTZ PARKWAY, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT
OF MIDWEST LAND COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area
commonly known as the north side of Nimtz Parkway, next to 5301
Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
Part of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 20,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, situated in German
Township, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, and
being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a one inch iron pipe with a cap stamped
M &B 13" marking the Northwest corner of the Southeast
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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 sea., and qualifies
under the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code
Sections 2 -76 et sea., for tax abatement.
- SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such
development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or
rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature;
C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will
be employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be
retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and
F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify
the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of
Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can
be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the
Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the
petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that
the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report
and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic
Development Committee that the area herein described be
designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization
Area for purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization
Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of
the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax
deduction for a period of three (3) 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 VII. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
Is/ ROLAND KELLY
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12.1 et sea.
JUNE 24, 1996
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
/s /Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 2376 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE
NORTH SIDE OF NIMTZ PARKWAY, NEXT TO
5301 NIMTZ PARKWAY, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT
OF MIDWEST LAND COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain
areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the
purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area
commonly known as the north side of Nimtz Parkway, next to 5301
Nimtz Parkway, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
Part of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 20,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, situated in German
Township, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana, and
being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a one inch iron pipe with a cap stamped
M &B 13" marking the Northwest corner of the Southeast
Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 20; thence South 00
degrees 19 minutes 53 seconds East along the West line
of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 20 a
distance of 427.00 feet to a drill hole set in
concrete, said point being the Southwest corner of land
conveyed to the State of Indiana in Deed Record 538,
Page 72; thence continuing South 00 degrees 19 minutes
53 seconds East along the West line of the Southeast
Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 20 a distance of 44.25
feet to a drill hole set in concrete on the North
right -of -way line of the F.Jay Nimtz Parkway; thence
North 89 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East along the
North right -of -way line of said F. Jay Nimtz Parkway
(80 foot right -of -way) a distance of 786.63 feet to the
place of beginning of this description; thence
continuing North 89 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East
along the North right -of -way line of said F.Jay Nimtz
Parkway (80 foot right -of -way) a distance of 477.78
feet to a one inch pipe with a cap stamped JM&B 13"
marking the point of curvature of a tangent curve to
the right having a radius of 1640.00 feet and a central
angle of 21 degrees 47 minutes 52 seconds; thence
Easterly and Southeastwardly along the North right-of-
way line of said F.Jay Nimtz Parkway and along said
curve a distance of 623.93 feet; thence North 00
Degrees 19 minutes 53 seconds West parallel with the
East line of land conveyed to the Board of Aviation
Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Deed
Record 246, Page 274 a distance of 540.72 feet; thence
North 89 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds West parallel
with the North line of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4)
of said Section 20 and the North line of said
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A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such
development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or
rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature;
C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will
be employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be
retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and
F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify
the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of
Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can
be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the
Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the
petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that
the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report
and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic
Development Committee that the area herein described be
designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization
Area for purposes of real property tax abatement.
SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization
Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of
the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION VI. Pursuant to Section 2 -84 of the South Bend Municipal
Code entitled Council's Authority to Enlarge Real Property Tax
Abatement General Standards, the Council declares an exception
to its local guidelines in compliance that 1) the petitioner
meets 86% of his square footage requirements for a three (3) year
real property tax abatement and 2) that without tax abatement it
would cause a financial difficulty with regard to financing
whereby the business could not go forward.
SECTION VII. 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.
SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to
cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for
Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana
Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication
providing notice of the public hearing before the Common council
on the proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION IX. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
Ls/ ROLAND KELLY
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 1996
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion that this resolution be
continued until the July 8, 1996, meeting of the Council as the
presenter was not present, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -64 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS 5,
6 & 7, JACKSON SUB (UNRECORDED) AS
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
VALUE PLUS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion that this resolution be
continued until the July 8, 1996, meeting of the Council as the
presenter was not present, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -65 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 213 &
225 WEST COLFAX AVENUE, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE CORP.
Ernest Szarwark, attorney, requested that this resolution be
continued until July 8, 1996 meeting of the Council. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to continue this bill as requested,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2377 -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 211 -213
S. MICHIGAN, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF A 10 YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ROBERTSON'S
BUILDING
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 211 -213 S. Michigan, South Bend, Indiana, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
A part of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eighty -four (284),
Two Hundred Eighty -five (285), Two Hundred Eighty -six
(286) and Two Hundred Eighty -seven (287) as shown on
the Original Plat of the Town, now City, of South Bend,
which part is bounded by a line running as follows:
Beginning on the West line of Michigan Street, in said
City, at a point 87 feet, 5 7/8 inches South of the
Northeast corner of Lot Numbered 283 as shown on the
said Original Plat; thence running South on said West
line of Michigan Street, a distance of 192.2 feet to a
point 5 3/8 inches South of the Northeast corner of Lot
Numbered 287 in said Plat; thence West 165 feet more or
less to the West line of said Lot 287; thence North
along said West line 73 feet 5 3/8 inches to the
centerline of a vacated 14 foot alley lying between
Lots 285 and 286; thence East 44.72 feet; thence North
117.55 feet; thence East 121 feet to the point of
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and this property has Key Number 23- 1043 -3010, 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 Sections
2 -76 et sear 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, ems., 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;
® 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 Statement 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 abatement and hereby makes such a
designation.
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
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JUNE 24, 1996
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report
and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development
Committee that the area herein described be designated 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 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 Committee had met on this bill and recommends it to
the Council favorable. Mr. Jeff Gibney, Executive Director,
South Bend Heritage Foundation, made.the presentation for this
resolution. He advised that this ten (10) year real property tax
abatement is requested for the former Robertson's building. He
indicated they are the owner and developer of this project, that
involves the construction of ninety -two (92) units for
individuals fifty -five (55) years and older. Mr. Gibney stated
that the project involves $6 million dollars in hard costs and
will employ two (2) full time individuals as well as additional
jobs in the retail business that will be included in this
project. Construction is anticipated to begin in August with
completion in twelve (12) months.
Council Member Washington made a motion that Resolution No. 2377-
96 be adopted, seconded by Council Member Varner. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to combine public hearings
on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2378 -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 4622 BURNETT
DRIVE SOUTH, SOUTH BEND, IN., AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR SM. OR. CASES, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement has
been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
requesting that the area commonly known as 4622 Burnett Drive
South, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Lot Numbered Seven A (7A) as shown on the recorded plat of
Burnett Industrial Park Replat, recorded July 10, 1990 in
the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as
Instrument No. 9018191.
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beginning.
and which has Key Numbers 18 -3007- 0242.01, 18- 3007 -0244, 18 -3007-
0245 and 18- 3007 -0246
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 Sections 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.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 Community and Economic Development Committee of
the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to
the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic
Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
that the petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the
Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the
requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et sea., and qualifies
under the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code
Sections 2 -76 et sea., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or
rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such
development.
B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or
rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature;
C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will
be employed or whose employment will be retained by the
Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those
individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be
retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
E. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and
F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify
the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can
be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the
Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the
petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that
the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of
Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
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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
RESOLUTION NO. 2379 -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 4622
BURNETT DRIVE SOUTH, SOUTH BEND, IN., AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR JAMES A.
WATTS AND JUDITH WATTS, D /B /A SM. OR.
CASES, 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 4622 Burnett Drive South, South Bend, Indiana,
and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Numbered Seven A (7A) as shown on the recorded plot of
Burnett Industrial Park Replat, recorded July 10, 1990 in
the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as
Instrument No. 9018191
and which has Key Number 23 -1043 -3010, 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 Sections 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.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
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 sea., and qualifies
under the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code
Sections 2 -76 et sea., for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds
the following:
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Commissioners Land a distance of 1082.81 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 11 minutes 51 seconds West parallel
with the East line of land conveyed to the State of
Indiana in Deed Record 538, Page 72 a distance of
433.76 feet to the place of beginning of this
description.
Containing 11.212 acres of land.
And said real estate having the following Key Number 25 -1018-
0628, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as
an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax
abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common
Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the
property owner is qualified for and is granted Personal property
tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further
determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6,
of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code
6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and
approval by the Mayor.
1s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on this resolution at this time.
Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation for this
Resolution. He indicated that Bowne & Company is known as the
best financial printer in the country. He reported they planned
to construct a 120,000 square foot building with $20 million
dollars in presses and equipment, that will create two hundred
new jobs. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2375 -96, seconded by Council Member Washington.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
2376 -96, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The Resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -63
• RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
• DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT
594, VERNON HEIGHTS ADDITION, AS
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR
VALUE PLUS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 1996
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Council Member Coleman reported that the Community and Economic
Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the
Council favorable. Randy Shrum, Schmanski & Company, made the
presentation for these Resolution, He indicated Sm.Or. Cases,
Inc., is the manufacturer of soft cases for medical, electronic
and musical instruments as well as golf bags and garment bags.
He indicated they planned to construct an addition to their
building and purchase new equipment. He reported that the
equipment will cost $58,000.00 with a total project cost of
$158,000, and eleven new full times jobs will be created in the
first year. He noted that he had an amendment to Bill No. 96 -68
and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand read into the
record the following language to be added as a new Section 6:
SECTION VI. Pursuant to Section 2 -84 of the South Bend Municipal
Code entitled Council's Authority to Enlarge Real Property Tax
Abatement General Standards, the Council declares an exception
to its local guidelines in compliance that 1) the petitioner
meets 86% of his square footage requirements for a three (3) year
real property tax abatement and 2) that without tax abatement it
would cause a financial difficulty with regard to financing
whereby the business could not go forward. Council Member
Coleman made a motion to accept the amendment as proposed,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion that Resolution No. 2378 -96
be adopted, seconded by Council Member Varner. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes. Council Member
Coleman made a motion that Resolution No. 2379 -96 be adopted, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2380 -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 LOT 14
TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR THOMAS E. LOWE
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 Lot 14 Toll Road Industrial Park, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
LOT 14 TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK
and which has Key Number 23- 1013 - 021111, 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 Sections 2 -76
et seg., 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.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
Citv of South Bend. Indiana. as follows:
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Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 20; thence South 00
degrees 19 minutes 53 seconds East along the West line
of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 20 a
distance of 427.00 feet to a drill hole set in
concrete, said point being the Southwest corner of land
conveyed to the State of Indiana in Deed Record 538,
Page 72; thence continuing South 00 degrees 19 minutes
53 seconds East along the West line of the Southeast
Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 20 a distance of 44.25
feet to a drill hole set in concrete on the North
right -of -way line of the F. Jay Nimtz Parkway; thence
North 89 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East along the
North right -of -way line of said F. Jay Nimtz Parkway
(80 foot right -of -way) a distance of 786.63 feet to the
place of beginning of this description; thence
continuing North 89 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East
along the North right -of -way line of said F. JAY Nimtz
Parkway (80 foot right -of -way) a distance of 477.78
feet to a one inch pipe with a cap stamped W&B 13"
marking the point of curvature of a tangent curve to
the right having a radius of 1640.00 feet and a central
angle of 21 degrees 47 minutes 52 seconds; thence
Easterly and Southeastwardly along the North right -of-
way line of said F. JAY Nimtz Parkway and along said
curve a distance of 623.93 feet; thence North 00
Degrees 19 minutes 53 seconds West parallel with the
East line of land conveyed to the Board of Aviation
Commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Deed
Record 246, Page 274 a distance of 540.72 feet; thence
North 89 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds West parallel
with the North line of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4)
of said Section 20 and the North line of said
Commissioners Land a distance of 1082.81 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 11 minutes 51 seconds West parallel
with the East line of land conveyed to the State of
Indiana in Deed Record 538, Page 72 a distance of
433.76 feet to the place of beginning of this
description.
Containing 11.212 acres of land.
And said real estate having the following Key Number 25 -1018-
0628, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
and the public hearing before the Council has been published
pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes
of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications
for an economic revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTIQ
Declaratory
an Economic
abatement.
only and is
adoption of
9 I. The Common Council hereby confirms its
Resolution designating the area described herein as
Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
Such designation is for Real property tax abatement
limited to two (2) calendar years from the date 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 Real property tax
deduction for a period of ten (10) years, and further determines
that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 1996
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 recommends it to
the Council favorable. Richard Snyder, attorney, made the
presentation for this resolution. He advised that Thomas Lowe
Ventures is a marketer of miniature collectibles and is a
national distributor, and this will be the national headquarters
and will be the center of distribution. Currently there are
twenty -three (23) employees and an additional seven employees
will be hired. 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 seven ayes.
BILLS - FIRST READING
BILL NO. 46 -96 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND
ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 501 WEST COLFAX AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 47 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING SIXTY -FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($65,000) FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STATE GRANT FUND (FUND 210)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic
Development Committee and set it for public hearing and third
reading on July 8, 1996, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 48 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $265,675.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO FUND UST REMOVAL AND EXPANSION OF
THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee
and set it for public hearing and third reading on July 8, 1996,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this Bill No. 17 -96
for public hearing and third reading on July 8, 1996, and to
refer it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Ms. Linda Petill, 56121 Birch Road, Osceola, stated that she
would like to publicly apologize to Council Member Hosinski for
interrupting him.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
unfinished or new, Council President Kelly adjourned the meeting
at 8:10 p.m.
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