HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-13-94 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, June 13, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting
was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Washington, Luecke,
Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, 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 May 23 meeting of the Council and
found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
/s/ Eugene Ladewski
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the May 23, 1994, meeting be
accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Since our last meeting, Charles Martin, a community leader, passed away. He will be
greatly missed in South Bend as well as the entire Michiana area.
Council President Puzzello reported there was an opening for a republican appointment
to the TRANSPO Board. She indicated anyone interested should send a letter to her, and
they will be contacted regarding an interview.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES
Jon Williams, Events Supervisor for Community Affairs, made a report on the Ethnic
Festival. He indicated that since 1974 the Festival has been a highlight of the 4th of
July weekend. Jon extended his sincere thanks to the various City departments involved
in this event.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded
by Council Member Washington. 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 June 13, at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present.
Council Member Kelly presiding.
BILL NO. 49 -94 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE
VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF E. PLEASANT
ST. FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S. TWENTY- SEVENTH ST. TO THE WEST
RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF S.
TWENTY - SEVENTH ST. FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 155 FEET AND A WIDTH
OF APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN TWIN CITY REALTY SUBDIVISION
OF LOT C 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 Luecke reported that
the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable, if the neighborhood dispute had been resolved. Larry
Prout, the petitioner, indicated the dispute had been resolved. Juanita Muhammed,
daughter of Maria Vega, 1214 S. 27th, indicated they had agreed to split the alley east -
west instead of north - south. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this
bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue Bill nos. 90 -93, 42 -93, 43 -94, 46-
94, 57 -94, 58 -94 until June 27, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 90 -93 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 6.5, SECTION 21 -117.2 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ENTITLED HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
BILL NO. 42 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1112, 1118,
1122 IRONWOOD DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46615.
BILL NO. 43-94A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 141 E.
IRELAND ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
BILL NO. 46 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3445
LINCOLN WAY WEST IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
-94 A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW
"BP" BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER RELATED REVISIONS.
A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING TO AND
MAKING CERTAIN OTHER REVISIONS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
it Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by
it Member Washington. The motion carried.
ty Clerk
ATTEST:
Chairman
it remembered that the Common Council of "the City of South Bend reconvened in the
acil Chamber on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:15 p.m., with
acil President Puzzello presiding, and nine members present.
-94 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE
ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY
SOUTH OF E. PLEASANT ST. FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF S.
TWENTY- SEVENTH ST. TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST
INTERSECTING NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF S. TWENTY- SEVENTH ST.
FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 155 FEET AND A WIDTH OF
APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN TWIN CITY REALTY
SUBDIVISION OF LOT C IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
bill had third reading. Council Member Kelly made a motion to pass this bill,
ded by Council Member Slavinskas. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, LOT
15 TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MIDWEST EMBROIDERY
DEVELOPERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
EREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
claratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
vitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
EREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as Toll Road
dustrial Park, Lot 15, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
Toll Road Industrial Park, Section 6, Lot 15
th said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 10123.02 an Economic
vitalization Area; and
, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
EAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
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, Indiana,
follows:
ION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
ement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to
(2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the
on Council.
ION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years, and
her determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
cipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seg.
N III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
on by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Ann Puzzello
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 199Y 1
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Piscione, Controller
of Midwest Embroidery, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they
planned to expand their facilities, thereby maintaining 92 existing positions and adding
fifteen new positions to their payroll. Council Member Slavinskas 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. 2137 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 421 S. MAIN AND 201 W. MONROE
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE PRIEMER /MCCALLUM
PROJECT.
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 421 S. Main and
201 W. Monroe, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
52 1/2 feet by 110 feet, southeast part of lot 42, martin's addition
with said real estate having the following Key No. 1830150574 an Economic Revitalization
Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to
two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the
Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of three (3) years, and
further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. McCallum, a petitioner,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they intended to renovate the
interior and exterior of the former White Radiator Company, at a cost of approximately
$120,000. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2138 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 802 S. FELLOWS TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR FORTUNA LAND COMPANY.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 802 S. Fellows,
South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
LOTS 156 THROUGH 167 EX NE COR LOT 161 AND VACATED ALLEYS E H RUSHES SECOND ADD KNOWN
AS PARCEL #12 MONROE /SAMPLE REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 18 3092 150574 an Economic
10101*0Q1E1
talization Area; and
JUNE 13, 199V
EREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
fore the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
EAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
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, Indiana,
follows:
ION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
ement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to
(2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the
on Council.
ION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of three (3) years, and
her determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
cipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
N III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
on by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Anthony Fortuna, President
Harbor Metal made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned to expand
.eir facility in order to increase production. Council Member Coleman made a motion
adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The resolution was adopted
a roll call vote of nine ayes.
-94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 802 S. FELLOWS TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR HARBOR METAL TREATING OF
INDIANA, INC.
REAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
laratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
italization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
REAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 802 S. Fellows,
th Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
S 156 THROUGH 167 EX NE COR LOT 161 AND VACATED ALLEYS E H RUSHES SECOND ADD KNOWN
PARCEL #12 MONROE /SAMPLE REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
th said real estate having the following Key No. 18 3092 150574 an Economic
vitalization Area; and
, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
EAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances
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, Indiana,
follows:
TION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
tement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is limited
two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the
mon Council.
CTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
r and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and
rther determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the
nicipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea.
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1991
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 /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Anthony Fortuna, President
of Harbor Metal made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned to
purchase new equipment in conjunction with their expansion. Council Member Coleman made
a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2140 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 814 S. MAIN STREET, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA 46601, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SCHAFER GEAR WORKS,
INC. BUILDING 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 814 S. Main Street, South Bend, Indian, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL A
That part of the Southwest quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is
described as Lot #259 and the north 30 ft. of lot #260 together with the west half
of a vacated alley adjacent to said portion of lot #260 within the recorded plat
of "Daniel Garst's Subdivision of a part of his 1st Addition of South Bend City,
now within and a part of the City of South Bend" and being more particularly
described as: Beginning at a point of intersection of the South right -of -way line
of Tutt Street and the East right -of -way line of Main Street said point also being
the Northwest corner of Lot 259 as shown on the Plat of "Daniel Garst's Subdivison
of a part of his 1st Addition of South Bend, City, now within and a part of the City
of South Bend" as Recorded' thence N89 degrees 48' 24" E. along said South right -
of -way line, 140.10 (record 138.5') to the Northeast Corner of said Lot 259; thence
S. 00 degrees 16' 35" E. along said East Lot line 64.41 Ft. (Record 64.0 ft.) to
the Southeast Corner of said Lot 259; thence N. 89 degrees 47' 48 E., 6.00 ft.;
thence S. 00 degrees 16' 35" E., 30.19 Ft. (Record 30.0 ft.); thence S. 89 degrees
47' 34" W., 145.77 ft. to the right -of -way line of Main Street; thence N 00 degrees
28' 33" W along said East line, 94.66 ft. to the Point of Beginning. Containing
0.3082 acres or 13,423 square feet. Subject to all legal highways, easements and
restrictions of record.
and which has Key Number 18 8042 1630 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.
PARCEL B
All 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 part of the City of South Bend.
and which has Key.Number 18 8042 1631 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.
OEGULAR MEETING I JUNE 13, 199Y
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.
TION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described
.evelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified
the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petition for Real
perty Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed
the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
.iana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
CTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
man Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be
signated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating
is area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax
ECTION 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
ouncil.
ION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
and is granted property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years.
:TION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption
this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant
Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice
the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said
:laration.
DN VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
ion by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzllo
Member of the Common Council
public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly reported
eat the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and
:commended it to the Council favorable. Stan Blenke, vice president of Schafer, made
�e presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned to construct an addition to
Leir present facility that will consist of manufacturing space and new loading docks.
indicated fifteen new jobs will be created. Council Member Kelly made a motion to
.opt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted
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,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN A 1530 SOUTH OLIVE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 10 YEAR REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR CON -WAY CENTRAL EXPRESS.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City
lerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
equesting that the area commonly known as 1530 S. Olive, South Bend, Indian, and which
s more particularly described as follows:
1. 1145.63' x 339.41'
2. BEG E LN OLIVE ST.
end which has Key Number 18 8075 4102 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area
ender 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
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 199f
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
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. Gregory Monticciolo, Service Center Manager,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the company projects growth of
30 percent within the next year and estimates they will double their growth in the next
five years. He indicated they presently have a 40 door terminal and propose to expand
it to a 103 door terminal, and add 15 people to the payroll this year. Council Member
Kelly made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
�EGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1991
lution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 4, TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK,
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE (3)
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR RICK E. AND VICKIE D.
NEWMAN (DBA: CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, INC.)
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City
lerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
equesting that the area commonly known as Lot 4, Toll Road Industrial Park, South Bend,
ndian, and which is more particularly described as follows:
That part of the northeast Quarter of Section 21, T. 38 N., R. 2 E., German
Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana which is described as:
beginning at a point on the East line of said
nd which has Key Number 25 1013 0216 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area
nder the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et. seq. and South Bend Municipal Code
ections 2 -76 Et Seq.
Whereas, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and
)repared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that
-he area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1,
at seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared
naps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in
;uestion as required by law; and
Whereas, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
:ouncil has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
;ualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
.ndiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for
teal Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the
'etitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies
ender the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., for
:ax 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.
;ECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described
7edevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified
.n the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petition for Real
Iroperty Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed
iy the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under
ndiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
ECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
uman Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be
esignated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating
his area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax
batement.
ECTION 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
ouncil.
The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 13, 1991
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
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. Rick Newman, petitioner, made the presentation
for the resolution. He indicated they planned to construct a warehouse and production
facility in the Toll Road Industrial Park for processing drinking, distilled and
flavored water. He indicated this project will retain 30 existing jobs, and create six
new jobs within the first year. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION 94 -58 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A SCRAP METAL /JUNK DEALERS /RECYCLING
OPERATIONS AND TRANSFER STATION LICENSE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
1994.
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it unfavorable to the Council. Kathy Dempsey, Director of Code Enforcement,
reported that the property at 307 W. Calvert had received favorable recommendations from
the various City departments. Steve Cupery, 25858 North Park Avenue, Elkhart, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated the property on West Calvert had been used as
a scrap yard for many years by South Bend Auto parts, but has not been licensed since
1987. He indicated the property had been cleaned up and fencing installed at a total
cost of $36,000, in order to open a scrap yard at this location. He indicated he had
received a letter from Mary Mueller, Asst. City Attorney, to the effect that the lot
would be considered grandfathered, if it met specifications. He indicated they had done
everything required to get a license. Jim Masters, attorney for the petitioner,
indicated his client had relied on the legal opinion given by Ms. Mueller, and otherwise
he would not have expended the work and money. Denny Phipps, 58211 Lowell St., Elkhart,
spoke in favor of the resolution. Fred Dittman, 2111 Gertrude; Don Nowicki, 2211 S.
William; Phillip Smith, 401 Rupel, North Liberty; Ann Critchlow, 708 W. Calvert; Roger
Voelker, 1713 Franklin St.; Shirley Fulton, 1628 S. Carlisle; spoke against this
resolution. The Council attorney, Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, noted the ordinance in
question was passed in 1979 not 1980 as reported by Mr. Masters. She indicated she was
the presentor in 1979 and the intent of the ordinance was to establish a separate higher
standard for those scrap yards not in continual operation. Council Member Zakrzewski
indicated there were no assurances the Council would agree with Ms. Mueller's advice,
and the Council grants the licenses. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to defeat
the bill, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried on a roll call vote of
eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Coleman.)
BILLS. FIRST READING
BILL NO. 60 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219/221 N. MICHIGAN STREET, IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill
to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 61 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3418 MISHAWAKA AVENUE, 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.
BILL NO. 62 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 237 N. MICHIGAN STREET, IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
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. 63 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 215 E.
IRELAND RD., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
MEETING
JUNE 13, 199f
s bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill
Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
e being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council
er Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The
on carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
ST: ATTEST:
ity Clerk
J��ent