HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-94 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
JUNE 27, 1994
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the
Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, June 27, 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 June 13 meeting of the Council
and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
1s/ Ann Puzzello
/s1 Eugene Ladewski
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the June 13, 1994,
meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. The
motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 2143 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, HONORING MARY GRUBESICH.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend notes that Mary
Grubesich lives in the City of South bend and has two children, three
grandchildren, and five great - grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, her many interest include reading, crocheting, church activities,
politics, and the Howard Park Senior Citizens Center; and
WHEREAS, some of Mary's other activities include teaching euchre to seniors,
being a Board Member of the Rum Village Neighborhood Association, Older Adults
Council, V.F.W., AARP, and the Legion of Mary Circle of Serbian Sisters; and
WHEREAS, Mary has received numerous awards for many groups and associations
some of which include Real Services, the Resources Volunteer Red Cross Award, and
countless other awards; and
WHEREAS, Mary Grubesich was a Howard Park Representative in the contest for
selecting the "Senior Woman of the Year "; and
WHEREAS, Mary Grubesich competed with five local women, then competed in five
other counties and became the Northern Indiana Representative to be a candidate for
the "Older Hoosier of the Year" award which will be held in Indianapolis in August,
1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on behalf
of all of its residents publicly commends MARY GRUBESICH for her many contributions
to our community over the past several years.
SECTION II. Mary Grubesich's dedication to serving others by organizing a
group of elderly citizens to sing for nursing homes, by volunteering her time to
the "Aid to the Elderly ", to being an active member of the "Alzheimer Club ", and
her numerous church activities are just some of the many, many examples of her hard
felt tasks for others.
SECTION III. The City of South Bend and the Common Council is indeed
privileged to have Mary Grubesich as a finalist in the upcoming "Older Hoosier of
the Year" contest and we wish her many success in the years to come.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Stephen Luecke, 1st District
Cleo Washington, 2nd District
Roland Kelly, 3rd District
Ann Puzzello, 4th District
Linas Slavinskas, 5th District
Thomas Zakrzewski, 6th District
Sean Coleman, At Large
Loretta Duda, At Large
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1994
ATTEST:
Irene Gammon City Clerk
Eugene Ladewski, At Large
Adopted this 27th day of June, 1994.
Mayor Joseph E. Kernan
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Duda made
the presentation for the resolution. She read the resolution and presented it to
Mary Grubesich. Mrs. Grubesich thanked the Council for the resolution. 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. 2144 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING EMIL ECKENBERGER FOR HIS FORTY
(40) YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AS A
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER FOR THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY CIVIL
DEFENSE.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proudly
acknowledges that Emil Eckenberger has accumulated forty (40) years of dedicated
and continuous service to our community through his volunteer service as a Special
Police Officer for the St. Joseph County Civil Defense; and
WHEREAS, the Council further acknowledges that Mr. Eckenberger has donated
between 600 to 700 hours each of these forty years which total almost 28,000 hours;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eckenberger has always been available for service to his
community despite the inclement weather and short notice; and
WHEREAS, over the past forty years, Mr. Eckenberger has received countless
awards beginning with the Certificate of Award in 1954, the American Police Service
Medal in 1975, and the 35 Years of Faithful Service Award in 1989, just to name a
few.
WHEREAS, Chief Ronald G. Marciniak of the South Bend Police Department noted
that on June 17, 1993, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Mr. Ekcenberger assisted with
scene security at an explosion area and remained on duty without relief until 7:00
a.m. the next day - -this is just one of the name examples of dedicated volunteer
service provided to our community by Mr. Eckenberger.
NOW, therefore, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of all of the residents of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends EMIL ECKENBERGER for his forty
(40) years of dedicated service as a Special Police Officer for the St. Joseph
County Civil Defense.
SECTION II. The Common Council designates Thursday, June 30, 1994, as "Emil
Eckenberger Day" in South Bend, Indiana, and notes that Mr. Eckenberger will be
honored that day by his many friends and family.
SECTION III. The Common Council publicly THANKS Emil Eckenberger for his
dedication and hard work and the fine role model he is to our entire community.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Stephen Luecke, 1st District
Cleo Washington, 2nd District
Roland Kelly, 3rd District
Linas Slavinskas, 5th District
Thomas Zakrzewski, 6th District
Sean Coleman, At Large
Ann Puzzello, 4th District Loretta Duda, At Large
Eugene Ladewski, At Large
ATTEST: Adopted this 27th day of June, 1994.
Irene Gammon City Clerk Mayor Joseph E. Kernan
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Duda made
the presentation for the resolution. She read the resolution and presented it to
Mr. Eckenberger. He thanked the Council for the resolution. 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. 2145 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXED AREA
IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, an ordinance which proposes the annexation of the hereinafter
described real estate located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 16.103
acres of vacant, undeveloped land, located in German Township, St. Joseph County,
contiguous therewith and generally located south of Brick Road, and west of Portage
Road. The development of the territory proposed to be annexed will require a basic
level of municipal public services, which services shall include services of a non-
capital nature, including street and road maintenance, and services of a capital
improvement nature, including street construction, street lighting, sewer
facilities, and storm water facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana now desires to
establish and adopt a fiscal plan and establish a definite policy showing (1) the
cost estimates of services of a non - capital nature, including street and road
maintenance, police and fireprotection and other non - capital services normally
provided within the corporate boundaries, and services of a capital improvement
nature, including street construction, street lighting, water facilities, sewer
facilities, and storm water drainage facilities to be furnished to the territory
to be annexed; (2) the method(s) of financing those services; (3) the plan for the
organization and extension of those services; (4) that services of a non - capital
nature will be provided to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective
date of the annexation, and that they will be provided in a manner equivalent in
standard and scope to similar non - capital services provided to areas within the
corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend, that have characteristic of
topography, patterns of land use, and population density similar to that of the
territory to be annexed; (5) that services of a capital improvement nature will be
provided to the annexed area within three (3) years after the effective date of the
annexation in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the
corporate boundaries of the City of South Bend that have characteristics of
topography, patterns of land use and population density similar to that of the
territory to be annexed and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local
laws, procedures, and planning criteria; and (6) the plan for hiring the employees
of other governmental entities whose jobs will be eliminated by the proposed
annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, the Board of
Public Safety of the City of South Bend, and the Board of Water Works Commissioners
of the City of South Bend have approved a written fiscal plan and established a
policy for the provision of services to the territory to be annexed which plan and
policy, as it relates to the territory to be annexed, the Common Council finds to
be in the best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and of
the area proposed to be annexed that the real property located in German Township,
St. Joseph County, Indiana, described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a
part hereof, be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. That it shall be and hereby is now declared and established that
it is the policy of the City of South Bend to furnish to said territory services
of a non - capital nature, such as street and road maintenance, police and fire
protection, within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation, in a
manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services furnished by the City to
other areas of the City which have characteristics of typography, patterns of land
utilization and population density similar to said territory; and to furnish to
said territory services of a capital improvement nature, such as street
construction, street lighting, water facilities, sewer facilities, and storm water
facilities, within three (3) of the effective date of the annexation, in the same
manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of
the City of South Bend that have characteristics of topography, patterns of land
use and population density similar to that of the territory to be annexed and in
a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, procedures, and planning
criteria.
Section III. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend shall and does
hereby now establish and adopt the fiscal plan, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed.
Section IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Member, Common Council
EXHIBIT A
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East,
German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana which is described as: Beginning at
a point on the North line of said Section 21 and the centerline of Brick Road which
is S 90 degrees 00' 00" W, 665.78 ft. from the northeast corner of said Section;
thence S 00 degrees 13'40" W, 1063.47 ft.; thence N 89 degrees 53110" W, 660.00
ft.; thence N 00 degrees 13; 40" E, 1062.16 ft. to the north line of said Section
and centerline of Brick Road; thence N 90 degrees 00100" E along said north line
and centerline, 660.00 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 16.103 acres.
Subject to all legal highways, easements and restrictions of record.
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member
Slavinskas made a motion to amend the fiscal plan by adding table 3 and changing
the date of the plan to June 1994, seconded by Council Member Washington. The
motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Annexation
Committee had met on this resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable.
Larry Magliozzi, assistant director of Planning and Neighborhood Development, made
the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this parcel of land was located
at the SW corner of Portage and Brick Road. He indicated this was a voluntary
annexation and it was proposed to develop the land for single family homes.
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.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES
Ronalda Mennis, Benefits Manager, gave a report on the employee benefits 12 month
claim analysis for 1993. She indicated $2,593,751 was paid out in 7,643 claims.
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 27, at 7:31 p.m., with nine members present.
Council Member Kelly presiding.
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.
Council Member Duda made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely, seconded by
Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
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.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Scott Kugler, Area Plan, gave the
Commission and Staff report. He indicated the petitioners were requesting this
zoning to allow for a medical offices. He indicated this proposed rezoning
received a favorable recommendation from Area Plan. Mike Danch, Pierce and
Associates, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this property was
being rezoning to "B" residential in order to allow for a medical offices. He
indicated this property has been rezoning four times, and the last time was for a
medical offices, however, the rezoning reverted back to "A" when it was not built
within one year. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to
the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 43 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 141 E.
IRELAND ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Scott Kugler, Area Plan, gave the
Commission and Staff report. He indicated the petitioners were requesting this
zoning to allow for a auto service center. He indicated this proposed rezoning
received a favorable recommendation from Area Plan. Richard Morgan, attorney for
the petitioners, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the petitioners
planned to construct a Tuffy Auto Service Center in this location, which will
operate from 8 to 5:30 p.m. week days and 8 to 2 p.m. on Saturday. He indicated
they will have 6 employees and approximately 15 to 20 customers per day. Council
Member Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
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.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Scott Kugler, Area Plan, gave the
Commission and Staff report. He indicated the petitioners were requesting this
zoning to allow for a restaurant with a drive -up window, and a convenience store
with gas pumps. He indicated this proposed rezoning received a favorable
recommendation from Area Plan. Richard Best, the petitioner, made the presentation
for the bill. He indicated they were requesting this zoning for a fast food
restaurant and convenience store. He indicated the Council had previously zoned
this property for two fast food restaurants, however, they were requesting a change
in the site plan to allow for a convenience store. Council Member Slavinskas made
a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council
Member Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 50 -94 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 802-
810 LINCOLNWAY WEST, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on the bill until
July 11, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 52 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH;
FRANCES C. HALEY PETITION.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Mike Danch, Pierce and Associates, made
the presentation for the bill. He indicated this annexation of 16.103 acres was
voluntary, and single family homes would be built on this site. Council Member
Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 57 -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.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Annexation Committee had met on this bill and
recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion
to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried. Scott Kugler, Area Plan, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill was initiated by Area Plan. He
indicated new district is aimed at providing new business in the 2010 project area.
He indicated the standards are similar to the "O" zoning. Larry Magliozzi,
Economic Development, spoke in support of this bill. Council Member Slavinskas
made a motion to recommend this bill to he Council favorable, as amended, seconded
by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue Bill No. 58 -94 until the
meeting of July 11, and Bill nos. 60, 61, 62 -94 indefinitely, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 58 -94 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.
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.
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.
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.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded
by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Chairman
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in
the Council Chamber on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:31 p.m.,
with Council President Puzzello presiding, and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8511 -94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1112, 1118, 1122 IRONWOOD DRIVE IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 46615.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8512 -94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 141 E. IRELAND ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8513 -94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3445 LINCOLN WAY WEST IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8514 -94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND IN GERMAN
TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; FRANCES C. HALEY PETITION.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8515 -94 AN ORDINANCE 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.
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 Duda.
The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2146 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3333 N. KENMORE TO
BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX
(6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR AUCILLA
INCORPORATED
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 3333 N.
Kenmore, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 48'05"
west (the bearing of the south line of the southeast quarter of Section 28 is
assumed North 90 degrees 00100' west) a distance of 1345.00 feet along the
north line of said northwest quarter; thence south 0 degrees 00' 23" west a
distance of 50.00 feet to the western boundary of Kenmore Street and the
point of beginning; thence south 0 degrees 00123" west a distance of 146.47
feet along said western boundary; thence southerly along said boundary 297.10
feet along an arc to left having a radius of 1949.86 feet and subtended by a
long chord having a bearing of south 4 degrees 21'31" east and a length of
296.77 feet; thence south 89 degrees 48105" west a distance of 499.31 feet;
thence north 0 degrees 02'41" east a distance of 452.50 feet to the south
boundary of Cleveland Road; thence north 89 degrees 48'05" east a distance of
466.42 feet along said south boundary; thence south 45 degrees 05'46" east a
distance of 14.12 feet to the point of beginning and containing 5.000 acres,
more or less.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 25- 1010 - 038504 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 six (6)
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. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated that June of 1992
the Council adopted a designating and confirming resolution for tax abatement,
however, the construction of the real property has taken lager than anticipated and
it will not be completed until possibly late summer of this year. He indicated
that since was past the two year designation period they are requesting the Council
to amend its original confirmatory resolution to expend the period to two and one -
half years. He indicated that the original Statement of Benefits, showed the
company had sixty -five employees, and would hire five additional employees, and
they now have over 70 employees. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2147 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4401 WESTERN AVE.
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY
COMMONS JOINT VENTURE EXPANSION
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 4401
Western Avenue, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
Part of the northwest quarter of Section 9, township 37 north, Range 2 east,
City of South Bend, Indiana, described as part of Blocks "E" & "F" as shown
on the recorded plat of Garden Village 2nd Unit and a part of blocks lettered
"A" and "B" as shown on the recorded plat of Garden Village 3rd unit. The
parcel is more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point on the east line of Lombardy Drive, 150 feet north of
the southwest corner of said Block Lettered "B ", thence north along said east
line of Lombardy Drive, 392.15 feet to a point 210 feet north of the
southwest corner of said Block Lettered "A ", 583.93 feet to the westerly line
of the recorded Plat of part of Block "F" in Garden Village 2nd Unit and part
of Block ""A in Garden Village 3rd Unit, an Addition to the City of South
Bend; thence southeasterly along said westerly line of recorded plat 125.09
feet to a point; thence continuing southeasterly along said Westerly line of
recorded plat, 199.86 feet to the southeasterly corner of lot 523 as shown on
said recorded plat of part of Block "F" and Block "A "; thence east along the
north line of said Block Lettered "E ", 105.44 feet; thence northeasterly
along a line perpendicular to the westerly line of Villageway, 56.53 feet to
the westerly line of Villageway; thence southeasterly along said westerly
line of Villageway, 70 feet to the point of tangency of curve; thence
continuing Southeasterly along said curved Westerly line of Villageway 202.48
feet arc measurement to the northeast corner of a tract of land conveyed to
Chester W. Waggoner by Colpaert Realty Corporation, by virtue of a warranty
deed dated June 20, 1969 and recorded July 1, 1969 in Deed recorded July 1,
1969 in Deed Record 716, page 65, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County, Indiana; thence West along the North line of said Waggoner tract,
210.93 feet; thence south along the West line of said Waggoner tract, 168
feet to the North line of Western Avenue; thence West along said North line
of Western Avenue 231.57 feet to the West line of said Block Lettered "E ";
thence North along said West line of Block Lettered "B "; thence Westerly
along the Northerly line of Western Avenue, 543.29 feet to a point 150.01
feet Easterly of the Southwest corner of said Block Lettered "B "; thence
North parallel with the West line of said Block Lettered "B ", 151.16 feet
thence West parallel with the North line of said Block Lettered "B ", 150 feet
to the place of beginning.
PARCEL II: A part of Block Lettered "E" as shown on the recorded Plat of
Garden Village 2nd Unit Addition, in the City of South Bend, described as
beginning at the Northwest intersection of Village Way and Western Avenue;
thence West along the North line of Western Avenue 125 feet; thence East on
the line parallel with the North line of Western Avenue 120.62 feet; to the
Westerly line of Village Way; thence Southeasterly along said Westerly line
of Village Way to the place of beginning.
PARCEL III: A part of Block Lettered "E" as shown on the recorded Plat of
Garden Village 2nd Unit Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line
of Western Avenue, 225 feet West of the West line of Village Way, said point
being the Southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed to Chaster W. Wagoner
by Colpaert Realty Corporation, by virtue of a warranty deed dated April 4,
1969 and recorded April 10, 1969 in Deed Record 712, page 428 in the Office
of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence North along the West
line of said Wagoner tract, 143 feet to the point of beginning for the
following described tract of land; thence continuing North along a line, said
line being the West line of said Wagoner tract extended North 25 feet; thence
East parallel with said North line of Western Avenue, 210.93 feet to the
Westerly line of Village Way; thence Southeasterly along said Westerly line
of Village Way 25.82 feet; are measurement to the Northeast corner of said
Wagoner tract; thence West along the North line of said Wagoner tract, 217.25
feet to the place of beginning.
PARCEL IV: A part of Block Lettered "E" as shown on the recorded Plat of
Garden Village 2nd Unit Addition, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of
Western Avenue, 125 feet West of the West line of Village Way, said point
being the Southwest corner of a tract of land conveyed to the Phillips
Petroleum Company by Belleville Investment Company by virtue of a Warranty
Deed dated September 27, 1960 and recorded October 5, 1960 in Deed Record
606, page 197 in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana;
thence continuing West 100 feet; thence North along the line parallel with
the West line of said Phillips Petroleum Company tract 142 feet; thence East
parallel with said North line of Western Avenue 217 feet, more or less to the
Westerly line of Village Way; thence Southeasterly along said Westerly line
of Village Way to the Northeast corner of said Phillips Petroleum Company;
thence West along the North line of said Phillips Petroleum Company tract
120.62 feet; thence South 125 feet to the place of beginning.
with said real estate having the following Key Number 18- 4124 -4818, 18- 4124 - 481801,
and 18- 4124 - 481802 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for 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. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated Martins
Supermarket are planning to renovate the exterior and interior of the store located
in Phoenix Plaza. He indicated that 8,000 square feet of space will be added to the
building and the parking lot will be repaired and resurfaced, as well as new
lighting added. He indicated the total cost of the project is estimated at
$2,000,000. Council Member Washington 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. 2148 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 814 S. MAIN STREET,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR SCHAFER GEAR WORKS, INC., BUILDING EXPANSION.
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 814 S.
Main, and which is 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 -o£ -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.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 18 3042 1630 an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement
only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10)
years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article
6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et
sea. —
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Stan Blenke, Vice
President of Schafer Gear, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated
they planned to construct a 17,000 square foot building addition, at a cost of
$800,000. He indicated fifteen new jobs would be created, and they will maintain
fifteen -seven existing full -time jobs. Council Member Coleman made a motion to
adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution
passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2149 -94 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1530 S. OLIVE TO
BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE CON -WAY CENTRAL
EXPRESS.
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 1530 South
Olive, and which is particularly described as follows:
1. 1145.63' x 339.41'
2. BEG E LN OLIVE ST.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 188075284102 an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement
only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10)
years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article
6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et
sea.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Greg Monticciolo,
Service Center Manager, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated to
construct a 21,120 foot addition to their existing terminal, which will more than
double their present capacity, at a cost of 1.2 million. Council Member Zakrzewski
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 -64 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 4, TOLL ROAD, INDUSTRIAL
PARK TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
THREE YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR RICK E. AND VICKIE
D. NEWMAN.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until
later in the meeting, if the petitioner was present at that time, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2150 -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 2722 TUCKER DRIVE, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR STEEL
WAREHOUSE OF INDIANA, INC., STEEL WAREHOUSE CO., INC.,
ALLAN LERMAN, FRANCES LERMAN, NATHAN LERMAN, AND A & F
REALTY, 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 2722 Tucker Drive, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
The following parcels of Real Estate all located in St. Joseph County,
Indiana.
A part of the South 1/2 of the North west 1/4 of Section 15, Township 37
North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of said Section 15, 580.64 feet South of the Northeast corner of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, said point being 172.0 feet North of the
North right of way line of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence
Westerly parallel with said North right -of -way line 565 feet to the Southwest
corner of a tract of land conveyed to Stanley Enterprises, Inc. by a deed
recorded October 16, 1973 in Deed Record 777, page 226; thence North along
the West line of said Stanley Enterprises, Inc. tract, said line being
parallel with the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 323.0
feet to the South line of Tucker Drive; thence West along the South line of
Tucker Drive 215.93 feet; thence South parallel with said East line of the
Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 495.90 feet to the North right -of -way
line of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence Easterly along said
North right -of -way line, 860.23 feet to the West edge of Steel Warehouse Co.,
Inc.'s building; thence North along said West edge of building 172.0 feet;
thence Westerly parallel with the North right -of -way line of the Indiana
Northern Railroad Company, 79.3 feet to the point of beginning, containing
5.0 acres, more or less.
A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2
East in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the Northeast corner
of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West 540 feet;
thence South parallel with the East line of said Southwest quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, 324.5 feet to a point 172 feet North of the North line of
the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence East
parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter 320.75 feet to the place of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section fifteen (15), Township thirty seven (37) north, range two (2) east,
now within and a part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the northwest quarter (1/4) of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence South along the norther and south center line of said
quarter section two hundred twenty (220) feet to the north line of Tucker
Drive; thence West along said north line of the west line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence north along said west line one hundred twenty -eight and
one tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a line two hundred fifty (250) feet
by rectangular measurement southeasterly from said original centerline of the
New York Central Railroad right -of -way; thence Northeasterly parallel to the
two hundred fifty (250) feet by rectangular measurement southeasterly from
said original centerline of the New York Central Railroad right -o£ -way, seven
hundred twenty -seven and one hundredths (727.01) feet, more or less, to a
point on the east line of the southwest quarter (1/4) of the northwest
quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence southerly along said East line
one hundred ninety -nine and eighty -six hundredths (199.86) feet, more or
less, to the south line of the northwest quarter (1/4) of the northwest
quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence east along said south line six
hundred sixty -three and fifty -two hundredths (663.52) feet, more or less, to
the place of beginning excepting thirty (30) feet off the east side thereof
for purposes of a public highway.
A lot or parcel of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of Section 15,
Township 37 North Range 2 East, now within and a part of the City of South
Bend, bounded by a line running as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point on
the North line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 15; thence running West along said North line a distance of 725.8
feet to the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of said Northwest
Quarter; thence South a distance of 220 feet, more or less, to the North line
of a 40 foot road known as Tucker Drive; thence East along the North line of
said roadway to a point due South of the place of beginning; thence North to
the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement over the 40
foot roadway lying immediately south of the above described real estate known
as Tucker Drive, and extending Eastward to Olive Street.
Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section
Fifteen (15) Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East, now within
and a part of the City of South Bend, described as beginning at a point 260
feet South of the Northwest corner of the southeast quarter (1/4) of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section Fifteen (15); thence South 492.9 to
the North line of the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railroad; thence
East along the said North line of the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern
Railroad 305 feet; thence North 492.9 feet; thence West 305 feet to the place
of beginning.
Together with a right -of -way over a 40 foot roadway North of and adjoining
the aforedescribed tract, and continuing Easterly to Olive Street, which said
40 foot roadway is now commonly known as Tucker Drive in said City of South
Bend.
The East Half of the South East Quarter of the North East Quarter of Section
No. 16, Township No. 37 North, Range No. 2 East, containing 20 acres, more or
less, and being Lot No. 16 in the Sub - division of said Section No. 16, and
now within a part of the City of South Bend, excepting there from the
following:
The original right -of -way across, the Northwest corner heretofore conveyed by
Joseph B. Arnold, to the Indiana Illinois, and Iowa Railway Company by
Warranty Deed dated August 21, 1894, and recorded in Deed Record 95 page 553,
of the records of St. Joseph County, Indiana; and excepting second the
following: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot Numbered 16,
where the same is intersected by the South Easterly line of said original
right -of -way, thence running South on the west line of Lot Numbered 16, 219
feet, more or less, to a point distant 250 feet by rectangular measurement
from the original center line of said right -of -way; thence Northeasterly
parallel with and 250 feet distant by rectangular measurement from the
original center line of said right -of -way a distance of 733.3 feet, more or
less, to a point on the East line of said Section No. 16, thence North on
said East line, a distance of 105.5 feet, more or less, to the North East
corner of said Lot No. 16; thence West along the North line of said Lot No.
16, thence North on said East line, a distance of 105.5 feet, more or less,
to the Northeast corner of said Lot No. 16; thence West along the North line
of said Lot No. 16, a distance of 254.5 feet, more or less, to the
intersection with the said Easterly line of said original right -of -way;
thence South Westerly with said Easterly line a distance of 454.5 feet, more
or less, to the place of beginning, containing 3.04 acres, more or
less;excepting third, all that part of said Lot No. 16 which lies South of
the North line of the right -of -way of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern
Railroad Company, excepting fourth a strip of land 70 feet wide North and
South lying next north of and adjoining the right -of -way of the St. Joseph,
South Bend and Southern Railroad Company; excepting further that a strip of
40 feet in width, North and South, and being a extension of Tucker Drive,
shall be established through the Northerly part of said tract and dedicated
to the public as a highway, which said extension shall extend to the right -
of -way of the New York Central Railroad Company.
All of that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section
15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, described as follows: Beginning at a
point 260 feet South and 330 feet West of the Northeast corner of the said
Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West 996.08 feet to the
West line of said section; thence South 498.35 feet to the North line of the
right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence Easterly along
the said Northerly line of said Indiana Northern Railway Company a distance
o 996.08 feet, more or less, to a point on the Northerly line of the said
Indiana Northern Railway Company South of the place of beginning; thence
North of the place of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range two (2) East,
now within and a part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence South along the North and South center line of said
Quarter Section Two Hundred Twenty (220) feet to the North line of Tucker
Drive; thence West along the north line to the West line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence North along said west line One Hundred Twenty -eight and
One Tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a line Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet
by rectangular measurement Southeasterly from and parallel to the original
centerline of the New York Central Railroad right -of -way; thence
Northeasterly parallel to and Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet by rectangular
measurement Southeasterly from said original Centerline of the New York
Central Railroad right -of -way, Seven Hundred Twenty -seven and one - Hundredth
(727.01) feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of the Southwest
Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4)
of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence East along
said South line Six Hundred Sixty -three and Fifty -two Hundredths (663.52)
feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, excepting Thirty (30) feet off
the East side thereof of purposes of a public highway.
A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, Indiana more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the Northeast corner
of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West 540 feet;
thence South parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, 324.25 feet to a point 172 feet North of the North line of
the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence East
parallel with said North line of said right -o£ -way, 540 feet; thence north
parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter, 320.75 feet to the place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18 075 284406, 18- 075 -2843, 18- 075 - 288403, 18- 075 - 284404,
18- 075 - 284502, 18- 075 - 284503, 18- 075- 28501, 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
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
resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Ernest Szarwark, attorney,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the petitioner proposed to
construct 20,000 square foot additions to existing buildings in order to add
manufacturing, warehousing and related office space. He indicated the addition
would cost approximately $814,000. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was adopted
by a roll call vote of nine eyes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2051 -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 2722 TUCKER DRIVE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR STEEL WAREHOUSE CO. 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 2722 Tucker, and which is more particularly described as follows:
The following parcels of Real Estate all located in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
A part of the South 1/2 of the North west 1/4 of Section 15, Township 37
North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of said Section 15, 580.64 feet South of the Northeast corner of said
Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, said point being 172.0 feet North of the
North right of way line of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence
Westerly parallel with said North right -of -way line 565 feet to the Southwest
corner of a tract of land conveyed to Stanley Enterprises, Inc. by a deed
recorded October 16, 1973 in Deed Record 777, page 226; thence North along
the West line of said Stanley Enterprises, Inc. tract, said line being
parallel with the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 323.0
feet to the South line of Tucker Drive; thence West along the South line of
Tucker Drive 215.93 feet; thence South parallel with said East line of the
Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, 495.90 feet to the North right -of -way
line of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence Easterly along said
North right -of -way line, 860.23 feet to the West edge of Steel Warehouse Co.,
Inc.'s building; thence North along said West edge of building 172.0 feet;
thence Westerly parallel with the North right -of -way line of the Indiana
Northern Railroad Company, 79.3 feet to the point of beginning, containing
5.0 acres, more or less.
A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2
East in the City of South Bend, Indiana, more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the Northeast corner
of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West 540 feet;
thence South parallel with the East line of said Southwest quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, 324.5 feet to a point 172 feet North of the North line of
the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence East
parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter 320.75 feet to the place of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section fifteen (15), Township thirty seven (37) north, range two (2) east,
now within and a part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the northwest quarter (1/4) of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence South along the norther and south center line of said
quarter section two hundred twenty (220) feet to the north line of Tucker
Drive; thence West along said north line of the west line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence north along said west line one hundred twenty -eight and
one tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a line two hundred fifty (250) feet
by rectangular measurement southeasterly from said original centerline of the
New York Central Railroad right -of -way; thence Northeasterly parallel to the
two hundred fifty (250) feet by rectangular measurement southeasterly from
said original centerline of the New York Central Railroad right -of -way, seven
hundred twenty -seven and one hundredths (727.01) feet, more or less, to a
point on the east line of the southwest quarter (1/4) of the northwest
quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence southerly along said East line
one hundred ninety -nine and eighty -six hundredths (199.86) feet, more or
less, to the south line of the northwest quarter (1/4) of the northwest
quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence east along said south line six
hundred sixty -three and fifty -two hundredths (663.52) feet, more or less, to
the place of beginning excepting thirty (30) feet off the east side thereof
for purposes of a public highway.
A lot or parcel of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of Section 15,
Township 37 North Range 2 East, now within and a part of the City of South
Bend, bounded by a line running as follows, to -wit: Beginning at a point on
the North line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said
Section 15; thence running West along said North line a distance of 725.8
feet to the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of said Northwest
Quarter; thence South a distance of 220 feet, more or less, to the North line
of a 40 foot road known as Tucker Drive; thence East along the North line of
said roadway to a point due South of the place of beginning; thence North to
the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement over the 40
foot roadway lying immediately south of the above described real estate known
as Tucker Drive, and extending Eastward to Olive Street.
Part of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section
Fifteen (15) Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East, now within
and a part of the City of South Bend, described as beginning at a point 260
feet South of the Northwest corner of the southeast quarter (1/4) of the
Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section Fifteen (15); thence South 492.9 to
the North line of the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railroad; thence
East along the said North line of the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern
Railroad 305 feet; thence North 492.9 feet; thence West 305 feet to the place
of beginning.
Together with a right -of -way over a 40 foot roadway North of and adjoining
the aforedescribed tract, and continuing Easterly to Olive Street, which said
40 foot roadway is now commonly known as Tucker Drive in said City of South
Bend.
The East Half of the South East Quarter of the North East Quarter of Section
No. 16, Township No. 37 North, Range No. 2 East, containing 20 acres, more or
less, and being Lot No. 16 in the Sub - division of said Section No. 16, and
now within a part of the City of South Bend, excepting there from the
following:
The original right -of -way across, the Northwest corner heretofore conveyed by
Joseph B. Arnold, to the Indiana Illinois, and Iowa Railway Company by
Warranty Deed dated August 21, 1894, and recorded in Deed Record 95 page 553,
of the records of St. Joseph County, Indiana; and excepting second the
following: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot Numbered 16,
where the same is intersected by the South Easterly line of said original
right -of -way, thence running South on the west line of Lot Numbered 16, 219
feet, more or less, to a point distant 250 feet by rectangular measurement
from the original center line of said right -of -way; thence Northeasterly
parallel with and 250 feet distant by rectangular measurement from the
original center line of said right -of -way a distance of 733.3 feet, more or
less, to a point on the East line of said Section No. 16, thence North on
said East line, a distance of 105.5 feet, more or less, to the North East
corner of said Lot No. 16; thence West along the North line of said Lot No.
16, thence North on said East line, a distance of 105.5 feet, more or less,
to the Northeast corner of said Lot No. 16; thence West along the North line
of said Lot No. 16, a distance of 254.5 feet, more or less, to the
intersection with the said Easterly line of said original right -of -way;
thence South Westerly with said Easterly line a distance of 454.5 feet, more
or less, to the place of beginning, containing 3.04 acres, more or
less;excepting third, all that part of said Lot No. 16 which lies South of
the North line of the right -of -way of the St. Joseph, South Bend and Southern
Railroad Company, excepting fourth a strip of land 70 feet wide North and
South lying next north of and adjoining the right -of -way of the St. Joseph,
South Bend and Southern Railroad Company; excepting further that a strip of
40 feet in width, North and South, and being a extension of Tucker Drive,
shall be established through the Northerly part of said tract and dedicated
to the public as a highway, which said extension shall extend to the right -
of -way of the New York Central Railroad Company.
All of that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section
15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, described as follows: Beginning at a
point 260 feet South and 330 feet West of the Northeast corner of the said
Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West 996.08 feet to the
West line of said section; thence South 498.35 feet to the North line of the
right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence Easterly along
the said Northerly line of said Indiana Northern Railway Company a distance
o 996.08 feet, more or less, to a point on the Northerly line of the said
Indiana Northern Railway Company South of the place of beginning; thence
North of the place of beginning.
A tract of land in the West Half (1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of
Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range two (2) East,
now within and a part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the center of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence South along the North and South center line of said
Quarter Section Two Hundred Twenty (220) feet to the North line of Tucker
Drive; thence test along the north line to the West line of said Section
Fifteen (15); thence North along said west line One Hundred Twenty -eight and
One Tenth (128.1) feet, more or less, to a line Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet
by rectangular measurement Southeasterly from and parallel to the original
centerline of the New York Central Railroad right -of -way; thence
Northeasterly parallel to and Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet by rectangular
measurement Southeasterly from said original Centerline of the New York
Central Railroad right -of -way, Seven Hundred Twenty -seven and one - Hundredth
(727.01) feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of the Southwest
Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (1/4)
of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section Fifteen (15); thence East along
said South line Six Hundred Sixty -three and Fifty -two Hundredths (663.52)
feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, excepting Thirty (30) feet off
the East side thereof of purposes of a public highway.
A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East in the City of South Bend, Indiana more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 260 feet South and 25 feet West of the Northeast corner
of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence West 540 feet;
thence South parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, 324.25 feet to a point 172 feet North of the North line of
the right -of -way of the Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence East
parallel with said North line of said right -of -way, 540 feet; thence north
parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter, 320.75 feet to the place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18 075 284406, 18- 075 -2843, 18- 075- 288403, 18- 075 - 284404,
18- 075- 284502, 18- 075 - 284503, 18- 075- 28501, 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 sec[., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et sea. 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/ 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
resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Ernest Szarwark, attorney,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated
the previous resolution represented the real property, and this resolution was for
the personal property needed in the expansion. He indicated they were purchasing
overhead cranes and equipment to process steel coils, at an approximate cost of
$535,000, as well as ten additional tractor trailers to handle the extra
production. Council Member Slavinskas 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. 2152 -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 5307 W. WESTERN, SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A THREE YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR RGF, 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 5307 W. Western, South Bend,
Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A tract of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of
Section 8, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, in the City of South Bend, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning on the East line of Mayflower
Road at a point 195.19 feet on an assumed bearing of North 0 degrees 9'15"
East, and 40 feet South 89 degrees 50'45" East of the Southwest corner of
said Northeast quarter of Section 8; thence North 0 degrees 9'15" East along
said East line of Mayflower Road, 115 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50'45"
East, 243.1 feet; thence South 0 degrees 9'15" West 192.05 feet to the North
line of Western Avenue; thence North 89 degrees 21'45" West, 150 feet; thence
North 50 degrees 41'15" West, 120.04 feet to the place of beginning.
and which has Key Number 18 4129- 504307 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 three (3 -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/ 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
resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Rick Ferrara, the
petitioner, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated he operated
Craig's Western and Mayflower Service Center, which includes a convenience store
and car wash. He indicated they planned to add three additional service bays and
to relocate the war wash to the front of the station at a cost of approximately
$145,000. Council Member Zakrzewski 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. 2153 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT RE- ESTABLISHING THE
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HOUSING CONSORTIUM AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION THEREOF
WHEREAS, on November 28, 1990, the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of
1990, also known as the Cranston - Gonzales Act, became law, to implement its stated
goal that every American family be able to afford a decent home; and
WHEREAS, NAHA requires any governmental unit to formulate and submit
appropriate plans in order to be eligible to receive funds from several existing
federal programs, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the Home
Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), as well as
to be eligible to receive funds from new housing assistance programs created by
NAHA; and
WHEREAS, NAHA provides for the designation of geographically contiguous units
of general local government to participate as consortia in, and thereby be
considered a single unit of general local government for purposes of HOME; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36 -1 -7, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, authorizes one or more
governmental entities to exercise, jointly or by one entity on behalf of the
others, powers that may be exercised by such units severally; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, the Cities of South Bend
and Mishawaka, and the County of St. Joseph, being contiguous units of general
local government have formed the St. Joseph Housing Consortium, which, by agreement
of the member entities, is to terminate on December 31, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County are
desirous of re- establishing the Consortium for the purposes of receiving an
allocation and participating in the HOME, CDBG, ESG, and all other housing programs
administered by HUD for which they may be eligible, and for
the purpose of cooperating to undertake or to assist in the undertaking of housing
assistance activities for HOME and other HUD programs; and
WHEREAS, substantially similar resolutions will be approved by the Mishawaka
Common Council and the County Council of St. Joseph County.
NOW, THEREFORE, AND PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, UNDER I.C. 36 -1 -7, the Indiana interlocal cooperation act, be it resolved
by the Common council of the city of south bend as follows:
Section I. THAT the Common Council of the City of South Bend, indiana has
considered and hereby approves the re- establishment of and participation in the St.
Joseph County Housing Consortium for purposes of the formulation, update,
submission and implementation of applicable plans and programs and the
implementation of the home investment partnerships program (HOME), Emergency
Shelter Grants Programs (ESG) and other housing assistance programs funded by the
Department of Hosing and Urban Development (HUD) under the National Affordable
Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA).
Section II. THAT the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby
authorizes the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana to enter into an Agreement
Re- establishing the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium, in form and substance and
same as or similar to that of the Agreement attached hereto.
Section III. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
hereby confirms its commitment to the goals and the reality of fair housing within
the City of South Bend.
Section IV. 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. Beth Leonard, Community
and Economic Development, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated
this resolution establishes the Housing Consortium of St. Joseph County. She
indicated this consortium was created in 1991 pursuant to interlocal agreement
among South Bend, Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. She indicated this agreement
expires December 31, 1994. She indicated they were requesting re- establishment of
this Consortium in order to enable the continued support and implementation of
affordable housing programs. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2154 -94 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ENTERPRISE
COMMUNITY DESIGNATION UNDER TITLE XIII OF THE OMNIBUS
BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the Chief Executive
Officer of the City and is the applicant for Federal Enterprise Community
Designation under TITLE XIII of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby
authorized to submit a Federal Enterprise Community application to the United
States Department of Housing and Economic Development under TITLE XIII of the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.
SECTION II. That the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana,
hereby requests that the Mayor submit the Enterprise Community Grant application
to the Common Council for review and comment prior to the date upon which the
application must be filed with the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
SECTION III. That for every activity, project, or program to be funded
through the City of South Bend under this resolution, the Mayor shall submit to the
Common Council an appropriation ordinance prior to expenditure of any United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development Enterprise Community grant funds
received upon this application.
SECTION IV. That the Mayor shall be authorized to accept and affirm the grant
award should one be made.
SECTION V. That the City's Department of Community and Economic Development
be designated as the City of South Bend's coordinating agency and office, and
further agrees to advise the Common Council of any not - for - profit agency receiving
grant funds.
SECTION VI. That 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. Pam Meyer, Community and Economic
Development, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated they were
seeking an Enterprise Community designation to be eligible for social and economic
revitalization programs. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend the
resolution in Section III, after the word funded delete " under this resolution and
add "through the City of South Bend "; and Section V change the word
"administrating" to "coordinating; change the period to a comma after office and
add "and further agrees to advise the Common Council of any not - for - profit agency
receiving grant funds. ", seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion
carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 64 -94 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: WABASH ST. FROM
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF W. CALVERT ST. TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF W. DUBAIL AVENUE, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 600
FEET AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET. PART SITUATED IN OLIVE
PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.,
This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this
bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for public
hearing and second reading on July 11, seconded by Council Member Washington. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 65 -94 A BILL OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING ARTICLE 9 OF
CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED MOBILITY
HANDICAPPED PARKING, ESTABLISHING A PROCESS BY WHICH DISABLED
PERSONS MAY PETITION THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR A RESERVED SPACE
PARKING PERMIT AUTHORIZING DISABLED PERSONS TO PARK ADJACENT TO OR
DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THEIR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this
bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for public
hearing and second reading on July 11, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
motion carried.
BILL NO. 66 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS
WITHIN THE PARK MAINTENANCE FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this
bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and
second reading on July 11, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 67 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) FROM THE PARK
MAINTENANCE FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this
bill to the Parks and Recreation Committee and set it for public hearing and second
reading on July 11, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 68 -94 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,013,000)
FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this
bill to the Parks and Recreation Committee and set it for public hearing and second
reading on July 11, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Joyce Boaler, spoke regarding an article in the TRIBUNE that blamed the proponents
for delaying the approval process for the Hall of Fame, thereby, raising he cost
of the project due to increased interest rates.
Linda Petill, 56121 Brick Rd., Osceola, also spoke against the article in the
tribune regarding the financing for the Hall of Fame.
Dave Varner, 1306 Clayton, regarding the cost to taxpayers for both Coveleski and
the Hall of Fame.
Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke regarding changing of the Council rules
under privilege of the floor; and the article in the TRIBUNE on the Ball of Fame.
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. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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