HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-95 Council Meeting MinutesBe it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council
Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, September 25, 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, Puzzello,
Kelly, Zakrzewski, Duda, and Ladewski
Absent: Council Members Slavinskas and Coleman
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
the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Eugene Ladewski
/s/ Lee Slavinskas
September 11 & 18th, meetings of
Council Member Puzzello made a motion that the minutes of the September 11 & 18th,
meetings be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion
carried.
Council Member Luecke 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 at 7:05 p.m. with seven members present. Chairman Washington
presiding.
BILL NO. 44 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2401,
2405, 2409 -2411, 2413 -2415, 2419 AND 2421 LINCOLNWAY WEST; 1054
FREMONT STREET; AND 1047 -1049 AND 1053 NORTH OLIVE STREET, 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 and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported that
the petitioners were requesting this zoning to allow for a retail drug store with a
drive -thru window. He indicated access to the 1.12 acre site will be from Fremont,
Lincoln Way West and Olive. He indicated Area Plan had recommended this to the
Council favorable. John Pettycord, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He
indicated two years ago we filed a petition to rezone this property for Hooks,
however, since Hooks has been acquired by Revco they wanted to enlarge the size of
the store. He indicated the entire north side will be wood screened and landscaped.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 45 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE
VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE SECOND NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF S.
CARROLL STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF EAST OHIO STREET
NORTH TO THE DEAD -END FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 97.5 FEET AND A
WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN BAKER'S FIRST
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ann Kolata, deputy director of
Community and Economic Development, made the presentation. She indicated this bill
was continued from the last meeting. She indicated it is an alley just south of
Sample and West of Carroll, and we are asking for it to be vacated. She indicated
this has gone through the condemnation and the appeal process time has passed.
Phillip Magaldi, 1122 E. Sample, thanked the Council for granting the two week
extension, and indicated he had contact Gabriel Oakafor of Economic Development, and
he could not come to any agreement. He indicated he had attempted to talk with Jon
Hunt, but had difficulty getting a hold of him. Mrs. Kolata indicated the
condemnation was used on the lot in question because letters sent to Mr. Magaldi have
been unanswered since February. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 52 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY - THE ALLEY TO BE
VACATED IS DESCRIBED AT THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY
WEST FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. JOHNSON ST. TO THE WEST
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF N. JOHNSON
ST. FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 124 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN AUGUSTINE'S ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Puzzello
reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable. Betty Williams, 1013 Lindsey, from the
Greater New Vision Missionary Baptist Church, made the presentation for the bill.
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 1995
parking next to the church. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend
this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 54 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY - THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS
DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF STATE ROAD 23 FROM THE
EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. BURNS STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF N. BURNS STREET FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 118 FEET AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 10
FEET. PART SITUATED IN HARTMAN AND MILLER'S PLAT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
BILL NO. 55 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY - THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS
DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF STATE ROAD 23 FROM THE
EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. DUEY STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE
OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF N. DUEY STREET FOR A DISTANCE
OF APPROXIMATELY 118 FEET AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET. PART
SITUATED IN HARTMAN AND WOODWORTH'S PLAT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to continue Bill Nos. 54 and 55 -95, at the
request of the petitioner, to October 9, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 60 -95 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST NORTH /SOUTH
ALLEY SOUTH OF OAK PARK DRIVE, RUNNING SOUTH FROM OAK PARK DRIVE FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET TO THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, PORTAGE
TOWNSHIP, ALL IN "WOODED ESTATES," IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Puzzello
reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable. Kenneth Fedder, attorney, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated that previously the Council had vacated the
north south alley and his clients are petitioning to vacate this 150 x 20 foot alley
south of Oak Park, in order to establish a restaurant at this location. He indicated
the Board of Public Works had given this vacation a favorable recommendation. Dawn
Forsythe, 1311 N. Ironwood, indicated they were in the process of building a garage
on this alley. Ray Schmidt, 1303 Ironwood spoke against the closing of this alley.
Donna Schmidt, 1303 Ironwood, indicated it makes no sense that you could get a
building permit for a garage and then shut off the entrance. Attorney Fedder
suggested this matter be delayed until this problem is resolved. Council Member
Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill Until October 9,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 48 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING
MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE COLLEGE
FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND
OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT, AND
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN ENTERPRISE FUNDS
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Kelly. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke reported that the Personnel
and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Bernie Kish, Director of the Hall of Fame, made the presentation for the
bill. He indicated revenue for the rest of the year is estimated at $692,940 and
expenses at $655,000. He indicated that during the first four weeks they have had
6,000 per week visiting the facility. He indicated they were projecting 68,000 will
visit by the end of the year. He reported that thus far people from 44 states and
11 foreign countries have toured the Hall. Council Member Kelly made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 49 -95 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BY AMENDING SECTION 21 -18,
ENTITLED "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; USES PERMITTED
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Kelly. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello reported that the Zoning
and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported that the Common Council was the
petitioner of this proposed bill, which will prohibit the establishment of any adult
business within five hundred (500) feet of any legal residential use. He indicated
Area Plan sends this petition to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
Council Member Puzzello made the presentation for the bill. She indicated
this bill would eliminate adult businesses within 500 feet of a residence of any
kind. John Broden, deputy city attorney, indicated they are numerous residences
throughout the City in zonings other than "A" or "B" residential. He indicated this
would not apply to the adult business on South Main Street. Ron Marciniak, Chief of
Police, indicated that many communities are starting to establish ordinances for
quality of life in neighborhoods. He indicated this type of business brings many
other types of crime as well as out of county people into the City. Joe Sergio, from
Sergio's Pools and Spas, spoke in favor of this bill. He indicated he strongly
supported this bill. Mike Edwards, 822 E. Irvington, indicated most of the people in
the Chambers were here to support the new bill. Vicki Bowman, Garrett IN, indicated
here organization has seen the depravation this type of business causes, as well as
hurt pornography causes to many people. She indicated that when a dirty brook store
locates in a neighborhood, it declines. Mike Hamman, 2768 Tomahawk Trail, indicated
we need tougher zoning restrictions, as well as tougher laws. Michael Crist, 23285
Roosevelt, urged for passage of this bill. Audry Slater 2201 Dorothy, urged for
tougher laws. Tina Smith, indicated the Council had a responsibility to protect the
children in this City. Dennis Swan, police officer, indicated this type of business
needs to be stopped, not just restricted. Melvin Coil, 1927 Rockne, representing
Citizens for Family Value, he urged the passage of this bill, but indicated it should
be tougher. He indicated Elkhart County made this 1,000 feet from schools, homes,
parks, churches, etc., and there are no adult book stores in Elkhart County, so it
can be done. Dave Varner, 1306 Clayton Dr., spoke in favor of this bill, indicating
the Council should do everything possible to improve the quality of life in the City.
Dennis Stoffelbach, 1512 Hass Dr., indicated this bill closed a dangerous loophole.
He indicated further legislation was needed and encouraged the enactment of a law in
effect in Dallas. A representative of Sibley's factory, indicated they felt adult
activities were a potential damaging distraction to their employees. Lester
Summeral, Jr., spoke in favor of this bill. He indicted he has travelled around the
world, preaching the Gospel, and South Bend was a nice place to come home to and he
would like it to remain that way. An african student encouraged the passage of this
bill so this City could remain a nice quiet place to live and study. Angela Elston,
317 Donmoyer, indicated that soft porno can lead to child molestation. A resident of
1001 Mayflower, indicated that through the years pimps and prostitution have taken
over the downtown. Terry Ferris, 1641 E. Fox, spoke against adult entertainment,
indicated he had almost opened a day care center on south Main Street. a resident of
62190 Oak Road, indicated we should get "Alive with Pride" and get rid of
pornography. Council Member Puzzello read the following letter from Council Member
Slavinskas: "At tonight's evening South Bend Common Council meeting, Substitute Bill
No. 49 -95 will be acted upon by the Council. Unfortunately, due to previously
scheduled business commitments, I will be unable to attend this meeting. In light of
the continuing concern that I have on the location of adult businesses, I did want my
position known on this Bill. If present tonight I would vote in favor of Substitute
Bill No. 49 -95. As Chairperson of the Zoning and Vacation Committee, I believe that
the Substitute Bill enhances the strong zoning ordinances which we currently have on
the books. By further restricting legal conforming uses located within
nonresidential use districts, zoning protection from the detrimental effects from the
location of adult businesses on such dwellings can be made. I commend you for your
leadership in proposing this zoning regulation. I hope that you and the entire
Council will join me in step two which is to enact reasonable licensing regulations
which will govern such adult businesses. Proper monitoring of such businesses based
on the health and safety considerations will provide further tools to oversee such
operations. I request that you read this letter so that it will become a part of the
official record at tonight's meeting. Thank you. Council Member Kelly made a motion
to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council
Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to have a recess, seconded by Council Member
Duda. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 and reconvened at
9:00 P.M.
BILL NO. 59 -95 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND
NON - BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE
CALENDAR YEARS 1996, 1997, AND 1998
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke reported
that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend the bill in the
title by deleting 60 -93 and 8396 -93, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion
carried. Cathy Hubbard Shead, Human Resources Director, made the presentation for
the bill. She indicated non - bargaining employees will receive a 3% increase for 96,
97 and 1998, which is in line with the Teamsters. She indicated there were a few
exceptions to the 3 %. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to combine Bill No. 56, 57 and 58 in the
Council portion of the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The
motion carried. Council Member Luecke reported that the Personnel and Finance
Committee had extensive hearings on these bills, and all three were sent to the
Council with a favorable recommendation.
BILL NO. 56 -95 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES
OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
1996, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS
AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
Council Member Kelly made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 57 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROPRIATING
MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED
ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1996, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996,
INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME
WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 59 -95 A BILL LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF
SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996
Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chairman
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 9:15 p.m.
Council President Ladewski presiding, and seven members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8618 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2401, 2405, 2409 -2411, 2413 -2415, 2419 AND 2421
LINCOLNWAY WEST; 1054 FREMONT STREET; AND 1047 -1049 AND 1053
NORTH OLIVE STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8619 -95 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE SECOND NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY WEST OF S. CARROLL STREET FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF EAST OHIO STREET NORTH TO THE DEAD -END FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 97.5 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN BAKER'S FIRST
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8620 -95 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY -
THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AT THE FIRST EAST -WEST
ALLEY NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY WEST FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY
LINE OF N. JOHNSON ST. TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE
FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF N. JOHNSON ST. FOR A
DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 124 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART SITUATED IN AUGUSTINE'S
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY,
INDIANA
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8621 -95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995
INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT, AND ESTABLISHING
CERTAIN ENTERPRISE FUNDS
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend the bill,
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Duda. The
motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of
seven ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8622 -95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING,
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BY
AMENDING SECTION 21 -18, ENTITLED "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT;
USES PERMITTED
This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to amend the
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Washington made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried on a roll
call vote of seven ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8623 -95 AN ORDINANCE FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED
OFFICERS AND NON - BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1996, 1997, AND 1998
is bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to amend the
11, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
shington. The motion carried. Council Member Washington made a motion to pass the
11, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried on a roll call
to of seven ayes.
-95 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIVIL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1996, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven
ayes.
-95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE
EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 1996, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT
is bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to pass this
11, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of seven
es.
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY
EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996
bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to amend the
as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Luecke.
motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass the bill, as
.ded, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried on a roll call
of seven ayes.
ON NO. 2280 -95
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5316 WESTERN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR VELDMAN'S CROSSINGS, 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 5316 Western, South Bend, Indiana, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
A part of the SE 1/4 of Section j8, T37 N. R2 E, in the City of South Bend,
being more particularly described as follows, to -wit;
Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 8; thence E along the N line
of said SE 1/4 a distance of 283.1 ft; thence S at right angle to said N line of
said SE 1/4 a distance of 247.25 ft; thence W a distance of 283.38 ft. to a
point on the W line of said SE 1/4 that is 246.54 ft. S of the NW corner of said
SE 1/4; thence N along the said W line a distance of 246.54 ft. to the place of
beginning, situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, except legal highways.
and which has Key Number 18 35111 88564 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
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
described redevelopment or
benefits identified in the
of the Petition for Real Pr,
of Benefits form prescribed
the deduction granted under
Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield
Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II
Dperty Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement
by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify
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 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
Crumstown Road, made the presentation for the
planning to renovate the site for a convenienc,
wash. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion
Council Member Washington. The resolution was
ayes.
at this time. Tim Costello, 56896
resolution. He indicated they were
store with gasoline sales and a car
to adopt this resolution, seconded by
adopted by a roll call vote of seven
RESOLUTION NO. 2281 -95 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 411 W. INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
KEENER PRINTING & LITHOGRAPHY, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area
commonly known as 411 W. Indiana, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Lots 2 -4 -5 & Vac. alley, Stull's 4
and this property has Key Number 18 3515 61744 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 Section 2 -76 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et 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 pursuant to Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5, that:
(a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable
for equipment of that type;
(b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose
employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment;
(c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new equipment;
(d) any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that
can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new
manufacturing equipment; and
(e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits
identified in the State of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the
Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of
Benefits form completed by the Petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State
Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic
opment Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be
nated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax
tion for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal
property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
ified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3-
1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council
on said declaration.
SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ 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 and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable. Mike Keener, made the presentation for
the resolution. He indicated they were requesting this abatement to purchase
equipment in order that can maintain a competitive edge in the commercial printing
market. He indicated the cost of the equipment would be $183,000 and they will
create two new permanent jobs. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of seven ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2282 -95 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 814 S. MAIN, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
SCHAFER GEAR WORKS, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area
commonly known as 814 S. Main, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
PARCEL I: All of the Numbered One Hundred Nine (109) and One Hundred Ten (110)
as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's Subdivision of a part of his 1st
addition to South Bend City, now a part of the City of South Bend.
PARCEL II: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred fifty -seven (257) and Two Hundred
Fifty -eight (258) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's Subdivision of a
part of his 1st addition to the South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of
South Bend.
PARCEL III: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eleven (211) and Two Hundred
Twelve (212) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st addition to the
South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend.
PARCEL IV: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Two Hundred Twenty (220) in
Garst's First addition to South Bend City now within and a part of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as recorded in plat Book 3, page 41 in the Office of the Recorder of
St. Joseph County, Indiana, said beginning point being the intersection of the South
line of said vacated 14 foot alley with the East right -of -way line of Main Street as
now exist: thence north 0 degrees 00100" East (bearing assumed) along said right -of-
way line of Main Street, a measured distance of 52.13 feet to the South line of the
North 30.00 feet of said Lot Two Hundred Sixty (260); thence North 89 degrees 57140"
East along said South line and parallel with the North line of said Lot 260 a
measured distance of 200.37 feet to the East line of Lot Two Hundred Twelve (212) in
Garst's First Addition; thence South 0 degrees 10121" West along the Eat line of said
lot 212, a measured distance of 51.93 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot Two Hundred
Thirteen (213) in said Garst's First addition being also the Southeast corner of a 14
South 89 foot alley vacated by Vacation Resolution 3444; thence south 89 degrees
46'20" West along the South line of said vacated 14 foot alley, a measured distance
of 200.25 feet to the place of beginning.
PARCEL V: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred (213), Two Hundred Fourteen (214),
Two Hundred Fifteen (215), Two Hundred Sixteen (216), and the East 10 feet of Lot
Numbered Two Hundred Seventeen (217) all as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel
Garst's 1st addition of South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South
Bend, excepting therefrom the South 25 feet thereof.
PARCEL VI: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eighteen (218), Two Hundred
Nineteen (219), and Two Hundred Twenty (220), and the West 15 feet of Log Numbered
Two Hundred Seventeen (217) all as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st
addition to South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend,
excepting therefrom the South 24.5 feet thereof.
and this property has Key Number 18 3042 1621 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 Section 2 -76 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et 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 pursuant to Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5, that:
(a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable
for equipment of that type;
(b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose
employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment;
(c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new equipment;
(d) any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that
can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new
manufacturing equipment; and
(e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits
identified in the State of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the
Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of
Benefits form completed by the Petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State
Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic
Development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be
designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax
deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal
property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3-
1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council
on said declaration.
SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ 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 and Economic Development Committee met on this resolution
and recommended it to the Council favorable. Stan Blenke, executive vice president
of Schafer Gear made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they planned
to purchase a lathe, shaving machine and grinder, which will be used exclusively to
manufacturer gear components for a specific customer. He indicated six new jobs will
be created. Council Member Washington made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of seven ayes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set Bill Nos. 43 and 51 -95 for public
hearing and third reading on October 9, and refer them to the Zoning and Annexation
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
There being no further business
Member Zakrzewski made a motion
motion carried. The meeting was
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to come before the Council
to adjourn, a seconded by
adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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