Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-95 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 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, April 10, 1995, 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, Washington, Kelly, Slavinskas, Puzzello, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski 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 March 27, 1995 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Lee Slavinskas /S/ Eugene Ladewski Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the March 27, 1995, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. REPORT OF CITY OFFICES Police Chief Marciniak presented each Council Member with a booklet listing the accomplishments of the Department from 1988 to 1995. He discussed the statistics listed in the booklet. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Kelly. 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 on at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Washington presiding. BILL NO. 18 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY - THE ALLEYS TO BE VACATED ARE DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF E. JEFFERSON BLVD. FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. ST. PETER TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY E. OF S. ST. PETER AND THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF E. WASHINGTON AVE. FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. NOTRE DAME AVE. TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF- WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF S. NOTRE DAME AVENUE. ALSO, A RIGHT -OF -WAY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 315 IN PART OF COTTRELL'S 1ST ADDITION TO LOWELL IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Puzzello reported that the Public Works Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Clarence E. Moseng, a representative of Teachers Credit Union, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this vacation would allow Teachers to maintain the alleys. He indicated these alleys would not be closed. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 20 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH - SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET ON WEST INDIANA, AND A PORTION OF THE EAST -WEST ALLEY PARALLEL TO WEST INDIANA AVENUE CONTINUING WEST THEREFROM Council Member Puzzello made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until May 8, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 3 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1918 EDISON ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, indicated that the petitioners were requesting this zoning to allow for the expansion of the existing dentist's office. He indicated the Commission gave this zoning a favorable recommendation. Tony Zappia, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this expansion project would consist of adding 571 square feet to the existing facility. He indicated a deck and car port would be eliminated. He submitted the following letters in favor of this zoning: To Whom it May Concern: Dr. Paul Sergio discussed his plans for the additions to his office. I have no objections to his proposal. /s/ John Davenport, 1930 Edison Road; Dr. Paul Sergio discussed his plans to renovate his office building. We have no objections to his proposed additions to his building. /s/ George and Lillian Ambler; After looking at Dr. Paul Sergio diagram of his new building, it has my blessing. /s /Joseph LaPara, 1919 Edison Road. Council Member Kelly made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by REGULAR MEETING Council Member Coleman The motion carried. APRIL 10, 1995 BILL NO. 5 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 MISHAWAKA AVENUE, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, indicated that the petitioners were requesting this zoning to allow for the expansion of a gas station for a convenient mart and a self serve car washing facility. He indicated this received a favorable recommendation from the Commission. Robert Richardson representing R/V Consultants, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the petitioners wanted to add a convenient mart and a self serve car wash to this gas station. He indicated the car wash would be behind the station, so this 20' strip of land needs to be rezoned. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 6 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 5, JOHN CARROLL SECOND MINOR, MAYFLOWER ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Council Member Puzzello made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue this bill until May 22, at the request of the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 7 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1200 BLOCK FELLOWS (EAST SIDE), 500 BLOCK WENGER (SOUTH SIDE), 1200 BLOCK RUSH (WEST SIDE) AND 500 BLOCK PENNSYLVANIA (BOTH SIDES) IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, indicated that the petitioners were requesting this zoning to allow for the construction of apartments. He indicated the Commission gave this zoning and favorable recommendation. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made the presentation for the bill. He indicated South Bend Heritage and Redevelopment were constructing 27 duplexes on the southeast side of South Bend. He indicated he was an employee of South Bend Heritage, however, this action will not benefit him personally so he will vote on this bill. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Kelly made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTESTS� City Clerk airman- - - -�- 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 7:39 p.m. Council President Ladewski presiding, and nine members present. BILLS. THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8589 -95 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY - THE ALLEYS TO BE VACATED ARE DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY NORTH OF E. JEFFERSON BLVD. FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. ST. PETER TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY E. OF S. ST. PETER AND THE FIRST EAST /WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF E. WASHINGTON AVE. FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. NOTRE DAME AVE. TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF S. NOTRE DAME AVENUE. ALSO, A RIGHT -OF -WAY DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 315 IN PART OF COTTRELL'S 1ST ADDITION TO LOWELL IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8590 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1918 EDISON ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to recommend REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8591 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 MISHAWAKA AVENUE, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill, as amended int he Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8592 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1200 BLOCK FELLOWS (EAST SIDE), 500 BLOCK WENGER (SOUTH SIDE), 1200 BLOCK RUSH (WEST SIDE) AND 500 BLOCK PENNSYLVANIA (BOTH SIDES) IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2226A -95 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN HE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2740 VERIDIAN DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN, INC.'S EXPANSION. 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 2740 Veridian, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, of the Second Principal Meridian, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana and described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Section 28, said point being at the intersection of Ben thence South 89 58' 56" West (bearing assumed) along the line of Boland Drive 1502.51 feet; thence South 00 21' thence South 89 58' 56" West 520.01 feet; thence North feet to the Point of Beginning. Quarter (1/4) of said iix and Boland Drives; Southerly right -of -way 33" West, 293.00 feet; 00 21'33" East 293.00 and which has Key Number 25 1010 040026 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et. seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 Et Seq. Whereas, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and Whereas, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C: That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of six (6) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Community & Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Kelly made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. Robert Bugay, Director of Operations, Westchester, PA, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they were constructing a 40,000 square foot addition to their existing facility at a cost of approximately $1,232,000. We will add at least 16 employees. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2227(A) -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 301 E. SAMPLE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MOSSBERG & COMPANY, 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 301 E. Sample, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: Lots Numbered eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) as shown on the recorded plat of John C. Knoblock's Subdivision of Out Lot Thirty -nine (39) in Denniston & Fellows Addition to the Town now City of South Bend, recorded March 28, 1902, in Plat Book 8, Page 69, together with the vacated East -West alley lying between Lots Numbered Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16); excepting the South Forty (40) feet of lots Numbered Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) heretofore conveyed to the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana for street and roadway purposes. Also Lots Numbered Three (3), Four (4) Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) Ten (10) Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) as shown on the recorded plat of William S. Anderson's Subdivision of Lot Numbered Forty (40) in Denniston and Fellows' Addition to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, together with the vacated East -West alley between Lots Numbered Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) on the North side and Lots Numbered Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8) on the South side together with the vacated North -South alley lying between Lots Numbered Six (6) and Seven (7) and together with the vacated North -South alley lying between Lots Numbered Five (5) and Six (60); excepting the South Forty (40) feet of Lots Numbered Seven (7) and Eight (8). BUT EXCLUDING A parcel of land being part of lot 30 as shown on the recorded plat of Denniston and Fellows Addition and part of the East Half of the southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, all in Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 Beginning at a point on the North line of Tutt Street, 22.23 feet South 89 41155" East (bearing assumed) from the Southwest corner of said Lot 30; thence South 89 41155" East along the North line of Tutt Street, 155.62 feet to a point 294.61 feet (295.09 feet, record) North 89 41155" West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 30, and being on the East line of the East side of an existing concrete block building; thence North 00 33135" East along said East line of said block building, 184.30 feet to the Southerly line of the Consolidated Railroad Corporation right -of -way; thence South 89 58'00" West along said railroad southerly right -of -way line, 6.79 feet to an angle in said railroad right -of -way; thence North 75 16'15" West along said railroad southerly right -of -way line, 128.09 feet; thence South 32 43145" West, 75.89 feet; thence South 00 33135" West, 188.90 feet to the point of beginning. and this property has Key Numbers 18 3024 0869, 18 3022 0827, 18 0322 082701, 18 3224 0897, 18 3224 0898 and 18 3204 0900, be with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 18 3024 0869, 17 3022 082701, 18 3224 0897, 18 3224 0898, 18 3204 0900, 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 seq. 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 /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated Mossberg was engaged in the lithography and printing business, and this project would be for the purchase and installation of digital press equipment, which will allow them to remain competitive in the industry. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Kelly. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2228A -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3820 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR FDC GRAPHIC FILMS, 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 3820 William Richardson Drive, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast quarter Range 2 East, German Township, St. Joseph being Lot 6 of the Toll Road Industrial under instrument number 8822752, dated A the recorder, St. Joseph County, Indiana, or less, and is subject to all easements, record. of Section 21, Township 38 North, County, Indiana, and described as Park - Section Four, as recorded igust 18, 1988, at the office of and containing 9.1421 acres, more restrictions and or covenants of and this property has Key Number 25 1013 - 0211.19, be designated as with said real estate having the following Key No. 25 1013 0211.19, 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 seg. 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 /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Richard Rupsis, co -owner of FDC Graphic, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated FDC is a manufacturer of pressure sensitive film for the graphics /sign industry, and they plan to construct a new facility in the Toll Road Industrial Park. He indicated they were moving their facility from Illinois. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2229A. -95 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3820 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR RJR PROPERTIES. 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 3820 William Richardson Drive, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and described as being Lot 6 of the Toll Road Industrial Park - Section Four, as recorded under instrument number 8822752, dated August 18, 1988, at the office of the recorder, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and containing 9.1421 acres, more or less, and is subject to all easements, restrictions and or covenants of record. with said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 1013 - 0211.19 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 •.he 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 seq. 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 /Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Richard Rupsis, co -owner of FDC Graphic, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were building a new facility in the Toll Road Industrial Park, and this abatement would be for the purchase of machinery and equipment. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2230 -95 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON CuunCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH ME REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS WHEREAS, the South Bend Housiny Authority is the appiicant for a grant from the United States Denartment of Housing and Urban Development and WHEREAS, the receipt of Section 8 Existing Certificates and Vouchers will enable the South Bend Housing Authority to provide housing assistance to eligible families; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I: The Common Council hereby establishes the authority of the South Bend Housing Authority to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for Section 8 Existing Certificates and Vouchers to be used to house eligible families. SECTION II: The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Harold Reidler, Manager of Operations, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they were requesting authorization for 88 new housing vouchers. He indicated the additional vouchers are worth $960,000. He inaicated tney had a waiting list u� 670 applicants. Council Member Coleman made a mot;nr to adopt *his regn,ution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 21 -95 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED, DELETING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7, REZONING PROCEDURES AND BY ADDING TO AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER REVISIONS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Ccuncil Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 22 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT TOPSFIELD ROAD AT THE ENTRANCE TO TOPSFiza D CONDOMINIUMS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Luecke made a motion to cancel the Council meeting of April 25, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council President Ladewski announced that April 12 would be the 50th Anniversary President Franklin D. Roosevelt's death. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: