HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-96 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JULY 8, 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, July 8, 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 June 24,
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 June
24, 1996, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by
Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICES
Johnny Martinez, director of Potawatomi Zoo, reported that they
have done major renovations at the Zoo and this was accomplished
in- house. He introduced Karen Harrington, who is in charge of
the educational department, who reported they have implemented
some new programs, and have applied for grants for computers and
audiovisual equipment. Johnny Martinez said that attendance at
the zoo has been effected by the rain, and some of the
attractions had to be canceled. He brought a cub Bengal tiger
for the Council to see and pet.
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 7:10 p.m. with nine
members present. Chairman Washington presiding.
BILL NO. 26 -96 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF SUNNYMEDE AVE.,
FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. TWYCKENHAM
DR., TO THE PROPERTY OF LOT 873, WHITCOMB AND
KELLER'S FOURTH ADDITION TO SUNNYMEDE, RUNNING
ADJACENT TO GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILWAY FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 164 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
16 FEET. PART SITUATED IN WHITCOMB AND KELLER'S
FOURTH ADDITION TO SUNNYMEDE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on
this bill until July 22, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 17 -96 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1708 HIGH STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
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This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Coleman made a motion to accept the
substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Luecke. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on
thisbill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John
Byorni, Sr. Planner - Area Plan, indicated the petitioners were
requesting a rezoning from "B" and "A" residential to "B"
residential "A" Height and Area for an existing medical office
building. He reported that the Area Plan Commission sends this
petition to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Bruce
Bancroft, attorney for Memorial Health Systems, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this facility supplies a
variety of services to the community, and is requesting the
rezoning in order to have the entire property zoned the same. He
reported that at the present time there are two lots that are
zoning "A" residential. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the
above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to
be heard. Council Member Coleman reported that the Community and
Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Ann Kolata,
Redevelopment director, made the presentation for the bill. She
indicated this bill appropriates moneys granted from the State of
Indiana related to the construction, design and demolition of
certain site improvements to develop land in the Blackthorn
Development area. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, 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
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on
this bill until July 22, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the
Council, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
Chairman
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 7:20 p.m. Council President Kelly
presiding, and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8690 -96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
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ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1708
HIGH STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the
Whole, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by
a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8691 -96 AN ORDINANCE 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 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 nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
Council Member Luecke made a motion to combine public hearing on
the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2381 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
.A 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.
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, Lot 594, Vernon Heights Addition, South Bend, Indiana,
and which are more particularly described as follows:
LOT 594 VERNON HEIGHTS ADDITION
which has tax key number 18- 2096 -3648, 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 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:
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A. At least thirty -five percent (35 %) of the parcels are
currently vacant;
B. 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;
C. 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;
D. 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.
E. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not
exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the
designating body's jurisdiction.
F. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets
the applicable standards for such development.
G. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
H. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
I. 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:
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 Five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of the Declaratory 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 five (5) 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 approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 2382 -96 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.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas
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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, Lots 5, 6 & 7, Jackson Sub (unrecorded) South Bend,
Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows:
LOTS 5, 6 & 7 JACKSON SUB (UNRECORDED)
which has tax key numbers 18- 2111 -4089, 18- 2111 -4088 and 18 -2111-
4084 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 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. At least thirty -five percent (35 %) of the parcels are
currently vacant;
B. 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;
C. 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;
D. 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.
E. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not
exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the
designating body's jurisdiction.
F. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets
the applicable standards for such development.
G. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
H. That the other benefits about which information was
requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed described redevelopment; and
I. 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:
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 Five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of the Declaratory Resolution
by the Common Council.
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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 five (5) 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 approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Tom
Ford, president of Value Plus, asked the Council to adopt these
resolutions, which will represent ten new homes in a
residentially distressed area. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 2381 -96, seconded by Council
Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2382 -96, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2383 -93 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 211 -213
S. MICHIGAN TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR ROBERTSON'S BUILDING
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 211 -213 S. Michigan, South Bend IN, and which is
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
beginning.
with said real estate having the following Key Numbers 18 -2007-
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0242.01, 18- 3007 -0244, 18- 3007 -0245 and 18- 3007 -0246 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
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 the resolution at this time. Ann
Mannix, a representative of South Bend Heritage, made the
presentation for the bill. She indicated this was a ten year tax
abatement, with which they plan to renovate the Robertson's
Building into 92 apartments, and 8,000 square feet of retail
space. She indicated the building has been vacant since 1983,
and they plan to start remodeling on August 5. She reported that
the first year they will be paying $11,000 in taxes even with the
abatement. Council Member Luecke reported that he was an
employee of South Bend Heritage, but will receive no benefits
from this abatement, so he will be voting on the resolution.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Varner. The resolution was adopted by
a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2384 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4622
BURNETT DRIVE SOUTH, TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR SM.OR.CASES, 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 4624 Burnett, South Bend IN, and which is particularly
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described as follows:
JULY 8, 1996
Lot Number 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
with said real estate having the following Key No. 23- 1043 -3010,
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 the resolution at this time. Randy
Schrum, accountant, made the presentation for the bill. He
indicated the petitioners planned to purchase equipment,
consisting of an industrial sewing machine, a die cutter and a
heat sealer, at a cost of $58,000. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2385 -96 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 14
TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THOMAS E.
LOWE.
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
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WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly
known as Lot 14 Toll Road Industrial Park, South Bend IN, and
which is particularly described as follows:
LOT 14 TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK
with said real estate having the following Key No. 23-1013 -
021111, 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
property owner is qualified for
deduction for a period of three
that the petition complies with
Municipal Code of the City of S,
12.1 et sea.
hereby determines that the
and is granted Real property tax
(3) years, and further determines
Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Duth Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by
the Mayor.
/s /Roland Kelly
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time.
Richard Snyder, attorney, indicated this company was requesting
tax abatement to move their headquarters to South Bend. He
indicated they planned to build a 900,000 square foot warehouse,
and distribution center to market collectibles. He indicated the
company would employ about 30 people in its first year. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2386 -96 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION BY LEASE OF
CERTAIN EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THE
OPERATIONS OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, has determined that a true and very real need exists for
the acquisition of the Equipment described in the Municipal
Equipment Lease - Purchase Agreement ( "Lease Agreement ") between
SAFECO Credit Company, Inc. ( "Lessor ") and the City of South
Bend, Indiana ( "Lessee ") presented to the Common Council at the
meeting of the Common Council on the date noted hereinbelow; and
WHEREAS, Lessee has carefully reviewed its financing
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requirements for the current calendar year and reasonably expects
that it will not issue more than ten million dollars
($10,000,000) of tax - exempt obligations during the calendar year;
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana has determined that the Board of Public Works of the City
of South Bend, Indiana, has taken the necessary legal steps,
including satisfaction of any legal bidding requirements, under
Indiana law to arrange for the acquisition of the Equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS;
1. That the terms of said Lease agreement are in the best
interests of the City of South Bend, Indiana, for the acquisition
of such Equipment, and the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana designates and confirms the following persons to
execute and deliver, and to witness the execution and delivery,
respectively, the Lease Agreement and any related documents
necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
the Lease Agreement.
Party to Execute Lease Agreement: Party to Attest to the
Execution of Lease
John E. Leszczynski, President Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
Board of Public Works Board of Public Works
2. That Pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, this Lease Agreement be and hereby is designated a
"qualified tax - exempt obligation" includable within the ten
million dollars ($10,000.000) of the aggregate issues designated
as "qualified tax - exempt obligations" for the calendar year
within which this Lease is entered into.
3. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby
represents that the reasonably anticipated amount of qualified
tax - exempt obligations which have been and will be issued by the
City of South Bend, Indiana does not exceed $10,000.000 for the
calendar year within which this Lease Agreement is to be a "Tax
exempt obligation" pursuant to Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
4. 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, Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Jeff
Rinard, Deputy Controller, made the presentation for the
resolution. He indicated lease agreement would be for financing
a variety of equipment needs in one package. He indicated that
by pooling this in one package we will be able to take advantage
of 5.63% interest, for five years, and the first payment will not
be due until 1997. 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 nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 49 -96 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 221 EAST SOUTH STREET, IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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This bill had first
motion to refer this
Member Luecke. The
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reading. Council Member Coleman made a
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council
motion carried.
BILL NO. 50 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY
AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS
OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
CALENDAR YEARS 1997, 1998, 1999 AND 2000
This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third reading on July 22,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 51 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6,
ENTITLED TAX ABATEMENT PROCEDURES OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 8668 -96
This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third reading on July 22,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 52 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS
THEREWITH LOCATED IN CLAY TOWNSHIP, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA (IRONWOOD NORTH
ANNEXATION)
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Annexation Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third reading on August 12,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 53 -96 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8525 -94 OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA TO ADDRESS THE ANNUAL PAY AND
MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 1997
This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a
motion to refer this bill to a combined meeting of the Public
Safety and Personnel and Finance committees, and set it for
public hearing and third reading on July 22, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 54 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
ASSISTANCE TO BE PAID TO THE URBAN ENTERPRISE
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH BEND, INC., BY ZONE
BUSINESSES RECEIVING A CREDIT UNDER I.C. 4 -4-
6.1
_ This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third reading on July 22,
seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 55 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND AMENDING ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 2 OF
THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED
"HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE"
REGULAR MEETING
This bill had first reading.
to refer this bill to the Pe
set it for public hearing an
by Council Member Coleman.
JULY 8, 1996
Council Member Luecke made a motion
onnel and Finance Committee, and
third reading on July 22, seconded
e motion carried.
BILL NO. 56 -96 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND AMENDING SECTION 2- 128(1) OF
ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS
ORDINANCE"
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third reading on July 22,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 57 -96 A BILL OF
SOUTH BEN
HALL OF F
$108,122.
FOOTBALL
APPROPRIA
FOOTBALL
APPROPRIA
RELATING
COLLEGE F
CENTER
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESTABLISHING THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL
9ME DEBT SERVICE FUND APPROPRIATING
56 FROM FUND 270 TO THE COLLEGE
3ALL OF FAME DEBT SERVICE FUND
rING $524,416.00 FROM THE COLLEGE
TALL OF FAME DEBT SERVICE FUND AND
VING $597,170.00 FROM FUND 318 ALL
r0 LEASE PAYMENTS OBLIGATIONS OF THE
)OTBALL HALL OF FAME AND CENTURY
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee,
and set it for public hearing and third reading on July 22,
seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 58 -96 FIRST REAPING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1072 -1078
LINCOLN WAY EAST, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to refer this bill to rea Plan, seconded by Council
Member Luecke. The motion ca ried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill No. 46 -96, for
public hearing and third reading on July 22, and refer it to the
Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill No. 90 -93 for
public hearing and third reading on July 22, and refer it to the
Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council Member
Hosinski. The motion carried
There being no further busine s to come before the Council,
unfinished or new, Council Pr sident Kelly adjourned the meeting
at 7:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
s.ty 1,
ATTEST:
President
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