HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-94 Council Meeting MinutesFEBRUARY 14. 1994
it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council
mbers of the County -City Building on Monday, February 14, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. The
ting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
Present: Council Members Luecke, Washington, Kelly,
Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda
and Ladewski
Absent: None
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the January 24, 1994 meeting of the
Council and found them correct.
(Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
Ann Puzzello
Gene Ladewski
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the January 24, 1994,
meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council
Washington. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Puzzello announced there would be a special meeting on February 21
on animal and gun control.
Council Member Ladewski announced there would a committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. on
February 17 and the gun control bill, and public hearing would be on February 21 at
7:00 p.m.
Council President Puzzello announced that Ed Ehlers was reappointed to the Century
Center Board of Directors; and Conrad Damien, Louvenia Cain have been reappointed to
the Urban Enterprise Board and Council Member Duda will serve as the Council's
representative. Council Member Coleman indicated they will be interviewing business
owners for an appoint to the Urban Enterprise Board.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES
Jack Dillon, Environmental Services, gave a report on the Solid Waste Program.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
ICOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the
Committee of the Whole on February 14, at 7:28 p.m., with nine members present.
Chairman Kelly presiding.
BILL NO. 9 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 5539 -73 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND TO 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 Coleman made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill repealed the German -Clay
annexation, which has been in the courts since 1973. He indicated that in 1992 the
Administration proposed an annexation policy which did not call for this area to be a
priority to annex. The repeal was delayed when the State passed legislation that
would not allow South Bend or Mishawaka to annex land involuntarily. Council Member
Slavinskas indicated this bill had been referred to the Zoning and Vacation Committee
and it received a favorable recommendation. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion
to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried. Dave Cherrone, 53712 Pinehurst, spoke in favor of
this bill. Richard Nussbaum, City Attorney, spoke in favor of this bill. Council
Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 5 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 2, OF THE SOUTH
BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING THE COMMON COUNCIL AND AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS WITHIN ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE ADDRESSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
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
notion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk. Council Member
Puzzello reported that the Rules Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to
the Council favorable. Council Member Puzzello made the presentation for the bill.
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She indicated this bill would change the reorganization meeting (except in an
election year) to 5:00 p.m.; proposed bills would be signed in by the committee chair
to whom it would be assigned; citizen members will be sent a copy of the bills that
would be sent to their committee; Council appointments to boards and commissions
would report back to the Council, in order that the Council would be better informed
regarding the committee's activities. William Eagan, 1601 Cedar, spoke in favor of
this bill. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 6 -94 A BILL OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER
16 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CONDITIONS CONSTITUTING
PUBLIC NUISANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT TO
PLACE AMOUNTS DUE AND OWING FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND RANK VEGETATION
ON TAX DUPLICATE FOR THE PROPERTY AFFECTED.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
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
Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman reported that the Personnel
and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable, as amended. Kathy Dempsey, Director of Code Enforcement, made the
presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill amends Section 16 -53 of the Code
regarding public nuisance, as well as a mechanism by which unpaid invoices for
removal of weeds may be placed on the tax duplicate for the property. She indicated
this bill should be amended on page 2 (7) by adding the word trailers after bicycles.
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the amendment, seconded by Council
Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorably, as amended, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 7 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REGULATION OF BASIC SERVICE TIER RATES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT,
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
CHARGES OF ANY CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM OPERATING IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Coleman reported that the
Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the
Council favorable. Anne Brunell, assistant city attorney, made the presentation for
the bill. She indicated that basic cable rates are frozen until February 15, 1994,
at which time they will be able to raise rates. She indicated this bill outlines the
process to increase rates, thus insuring rates charged for basic cable. Ernest
Dickson, 2706 Wall, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 8 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE COVELESKI IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO.
401).
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Washington reported that the
Parks and Recreation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Betsy Harriman, Administrative
Director of the Park Department, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated
this appropriation would be used for capital improvements to the stadium in 1994.
Richard Nussbaum, City Attorney, spoke in favor of this bill. Council Member
Puzzello made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 9 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING $5,345.00 FROM THE EAST BANK TRAIL FUND (FUND NO. 402).
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Washington reported that the
Parks and Recreation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. Betsy Harriman, Administrative
Director of the Park Department, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated
this appropriation would be used for erosion control and repairs to a portion of the
trail near Corby Blvd. and Niles Ave. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Washington.
The motion carried.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by
Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
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IBe 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 8:06 p.m.
Council President Puzzello presiding, and nine members present.
(BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8461 -94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 5539 -73 OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING
CERTAIN LAND TO 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 motion carried. Council Member Washington made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed on a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8462.94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN ARTICLE 1 OF
CHAPTER 2, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING THE
COMMON COUNCIL AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN ARTICLE
5 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
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 motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed on a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8463 -94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING
ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING CONDITIONS CONSTITUTING PUBLIC NUISANCES AND
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT TO PLACE
AMOUNTS DUE AND OWING FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS AND RANK
VEGETATION ON TAX DUPLICATE FOR THE PROPERTY AFFECTED.
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 motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed on a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8464 -94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BASIC
SERVICE TIER RATES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND
SERVICE CHARGES OF ANY CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM OPERATING IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 84t5-94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE COVELESKI
IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO. 401).
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Krement on all property lines to 01, to construct a paved
parking lot.
ORDINANCE NO. 8466 -94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $5,345.00 FROM THE COVELESKI
IMPROVEMENT FUND (FUND NO. 401)
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2094 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD
OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 AND 422 N.
WILLIAM, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
WHEREAS, Indiana Code Section 36 -7 -4 -918.6 requires the Common Council to give
notice pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5- 14 -1.5 -5 of its intention to consider
Petitions from the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council must take action within thirty (30) days after the
Board of Zoning Appeals makes its recommendation to the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is required to make a determination in writing on
such requests pursuant to Indiana Code Section 36 -7 -4- 918.4;
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WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals has made a recommendation
pursuant to applicable state law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the
petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals, pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5- 14 -1.5-
5, requesting that a special exception be granted fro the property lcoated at:
420 and 422 N. William Street, South Bend IN 46601
Section II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public
Hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the Petition of the South Bend Board of
Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Section III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby finds
that:
1. The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the community;
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the
special exception will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner;
3. The need for the special exception arises from specific conditions peculiar
to the property involved;
4. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute
an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which this special exception
is sought; and
5. The approval does not interfere substantially with the Comprehensive Plan
adopted by the City of South Bend.
Section IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable
conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Bob Nagle, Asst. Zoning Administrator, indicated the
Area Board of Zoning Appeals had recommended this to the Council favorable. David
Merkin, attorney, made the presentation. He indicated he was vice president of
Temple Beth -El
and the Temple needed more off - street parking for safety reasons, therefore, a
special exception was needed to have parking in "A" residential. Council Member
Slavinskas made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2096 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 317 WEST WASHINGTON
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN
(10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CENTRAL HIGH
ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
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
Beginning at the intersection of the East line of William Street and the North line
of Washington Ave., in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, thence
89P-481-0811 east along the North line of Washington, 430.07 feet (426.50 ft.,
records) to a Point on the West line of St. James Court (a 14.00 ft. wide Public
Alley); thence North 000- 01' -34" East along said line, 411.05 feet (410.00 Ft.
record); North 89°- 43' -16" West along the South line of Colfax Avenue (82.50 ft.
side), 430.26 feet (426.36 ft., record); thence South 00 °- 00'00" West (assumed
bearing) along the East line of William Street (66.00 ft. side), 411.66 feet (410.00
ft., record) to the Point of beginning. Containing 176,950.524 square feet or 4.06
acres.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 18- 1023 -0977 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
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remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
EAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
talization area have been met.
, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
iana, 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 seg.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Tom Eddington, Economic
Development, made the presentation. He indicated the Alexander Company plans to
renovate Central High School into 102 apartment units in the downtown area. Tom
Burnette, 1216 King St., spoke against tax abatement. Council Member Luecke made a
motion to adopt this bill, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The bill passed by a
roll call vote of nine ayes.
-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3603 PROGRESS DR., AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC TECHNOLOGIES, 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 3603 S. Progress, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
A tract or parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, more particularly
described as follows: Beginning at a point which is One Hundred Ninety -five and
Eighteen Hundredths (195.18) feet North and Eight Hundred Fifty -five and Fifty -
four Hundredths (855.54) feet Easterly of the center of said Section 33, said
point being on the Northline of Progress Drive; thence North 0 °19' 51" East a
distance of Four Hundred Sixty -eight and Seventy -three Hundredths (468.73) feet
to the South line of the St. Joseph County Airport; thence South 890 59' 38"
east on and along the South line of said St. Joseph County Airport a distance of
Four Hundred Thirty -nine and Ten Hundredths (439.10) feet;t thence South 00 18'
51" West a distance of Four Hundred Seventy and Sixty -five Hundredths (470.65)
feet to the North line of Progress Drive; thence North 89' 40' 09" West a
distance of Four Hundred Thirty -nine and Seventy -one Hundredths (439.71) feet to
the point of beginning.
and this property has Key Numbers 25 1006 0296, be designated as an Economic
Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1,1- 12.1 -1 et seg., and
South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seg.; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1-1, et seg., 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;
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(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/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. James Gregory, President, made the presentation for the
resolution. He indicated the company needed to replace molding machines in order to
increase their efficiency and be more competitive with their current customer base.
He indicated this will allow them to maintain their current employment, and in the
future increase their employment. Tom Burnette, 1216 King St., and John Bohannon,
2102 Lincolnway West, spoke against the abatement. Council Member Luecke made a
motion to correct two misspelled words in the title, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2097 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 210 S. MICHIGAN, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ONE PLAZA PLACE ASSOCIATES
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 210 South Michigan Street, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Part of Lots 57 and 58, original plat of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 58; thence South 0(P 31' 55" East on
the West line of said Lot 58, a distance of 44.98 feet to the point of
beginning; thence North 890 38' 45" East parallel to the Northline of said Lot
58, a distance of 32.43 feet; thence North 000 31' 55" West parallel to the West
line of Lots 57 and 58, a distance of 6.98 feet; thence North 890 38' 45" East
parallel to the North line of said Lot 58, a distance of 2.00 feet; thence North
45° 19' 29" East, a distance of 21.735 feet; thence South 460 01' 59" East, a
distance of 21.735 feet; thence North 8 P 38' 45" East parallel to the North
line of said Lot 58, a distance of 2.00 feet; thence South 000 31' 55" East
parallel to the West line of said lots 56 and 58, a distance of 6.98 feet;
thence North 890 38' 45" East parallel to the North line of said Lot 58, a
distance of 36.10 feet; thence South 000 31' 55" East parallel to the West line
of said Lots 57 and 58, a distance of 47.35 feet; thence South 890 38' 45" West
parallel to the North line of said Lot 58, a distance of 4.32 feet; thence South
OCP 31' 55" East parallel to the West line of said lots 57 and 58, a distance of
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6.695 feet;t hence South 89P 37' 35" West parallel to the South line of said Lot
57, a distance of 6.31 feet;thence South 00° 31' 55" East parallel to the West
line of said Lots 57 and 58, a distance of 0.755 feet; thence South 890 37' 35"
West parallel to the South line of said Lot 57, a distance of 93.00 feet to the
West line of said lot 57; thence North 000 31' 55" West on the West line of said
Lots 57 and 58, a distance of 54.83 feet to the point of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18 3003 0046 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.
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.
G. That the area is located in an Economic Development Target Area designated
as such under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -7.
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 ten (10) years.
SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be
published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said
publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the
proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 1994
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Charles Rice, attorney, made the presentation for the
bill. He indicated they planned to extensively renovate this building for rental to
tenants He indicated the renovation will not create any new jobs, since the building
will be managed by a property management firm, however, constructions jobs created,
as well as 30 tenants in the building. He indicated the resolution should be
corrected in the title to read "Associates" rather than Association. Thomas
Burnette, 1206 King, spoke against this abatement. Council Member Slavinskas made a
motion to accept this amendment, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion
carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2098 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT #4 CROSSROADS INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX,
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR M/W PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City
Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
requesting that the area commonly known as Lot #4 Crossroads Industrial Complex,
South Bend, Indian, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot Numbered Four (4) as shown on the recorded Plat of Crossroads Industrial
Complex Phase II, Section One, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St.
Joseph County, Indiana, as Instrument No. 9201847.
and which has Key Number 25 1018 061610 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.
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
that can be reasonably expected to
redevelopment or rehabilitation; and
information was requested are benefits
result from the proposed described
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.
G. That the area is located in an Economic Development Target Area designated
as such under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -7.
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.
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1994
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/ Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Bob Wozny, President, made the presentation for the
resolution. He indicated they proposed to construct a 20,000 square foot building on
5.4 acres in the Airport Development Area. He indicated this facility would allow
the company growth in the sales and employee base, as well as become more efficient
and competitive. Thomas Burnette, 1216 King, spoke against this tax abatement.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
Member Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 10 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 5, OF THE
SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "ANIMALS AND FOWL."
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this
bill for public hearing and third reading on February 21, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 11 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL
CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 9 ENTITLED "SELECTED
WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS OF VIOLENCE PROHIBITED."
This bill had first reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to set this bill for
public hearing and third reading on February 21, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The motion carried.
BILL NO. 12 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LINCOLNWAY WEST AND SHERIDAN
STREETS, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46628, WITH THE
PROPOSED COMMON ADDRESS OF 3901 LINCOLNWAY WEST, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, 46628.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 13 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE 3400 BLOCK OF NORTH BENDIX DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA 46628, FOR SOBIESKI FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH BEND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 14 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, APPROVING OF THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE RENTAL REVENUE
BONDS BY THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill
for public hearing and third reading on February 21, and refer it to the Community
and Economic Development Committee, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion
carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set Bill No. 116 -93 for public hearing and
third reading on February 28, and refer it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set Bill No. 117 -93 for public hearing and
third reading on March 14, and refer it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1994
Jon Bohannon, 2101 Lincolnway West; Delores Kuespert, 51530 Juniper Rd.; John Penn,
213 Oakly; Jeff Bryant, 331 North, Bremen; spoke regarding their rights to speak to
the issue of gun control.
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 Zakrzewski. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at p.m.
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