HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-93 Counicl Meeting MinutesBe it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council
Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, September 27, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. The
meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Washington, Kelly,
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
the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Stephn Leuecke
/S/ Loretta Duda
of the September 13, 1993, meetings of
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the September 13, 1993,
meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Luecke announced that Jon Hunt had received the Ivan H. Brineger
Municipal Management Award at the IAC &T in Evansville. He indicated this award
recognizes an appointed municipal official with at least 10 years of dedicated
service.
Council Member Ladewski announced that a delegation from Czestochowa, Poland, our
sister city, will be in South Bend the week of October 7.
Council Member Kelly 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 September 27, 1993 at 7:05 p.m., with nine members present.
Chairman Zakrzewski presiding.
BILL NO. 66 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED
"ZONING ", AS IT RELATES TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR FREESTANDING
SIGNS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, made the presentation for the
bill. He indicated this bill was initiated in Area Plan to correct an error in
Ordinance No. 8335 -92 which omitted the setback requirements for signs in "C" Height
and Area District. He indicated that currently the "C" District requires a 20 foot
front setback for signs, which is 15 feet greater than any other District. Council
Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 70-93.A BILL AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED, RELATIVE TO
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS, BY DELETING ARTICLE 12 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE 12.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council
Member Washington. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the
Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council
favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated
there had been changes made to the Flood Control Act of 1945, and this bill would
bring the Municipal Code into compliance with Federal standards. Council Member
Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill Council favorable, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 81 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8318 -92 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS
THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION
OF THE REVENUES OF SUCH WATERWORKS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS ".
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 Zakrzewski
reported that the Utilities and Personnel and Finance Committees had met on this bill
and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Stancati, Director of the Water
Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill amends Section 2,
to include a list of the projects to be funded; Section 4 is amended to include the
interest rate of 8 %; Section 7 is amended to permit optional redemption on January
1, 2003, and to permit the successful bidder for the Bonds to aggregate all or some
of the bonds into Term Bonds which require less bond certificates. Council Member
Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Kelly. The motion carried.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by
Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
FATTEST;
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(REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:13 p.m.
Council President Luecke presiding, and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8413 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "ZONING ", AS IT RELATES TO THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8414 -93 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 21, ZONING,
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS
AMENDED, RELATIVE TO FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS, BY DELETING
ARTICLE 12 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW
ARTICLE 12.
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 the bill, as amended,
seconded by Council Member Kelly. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8415 -93 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY
EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1994.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Washington made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8416 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1994, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
Washington. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8417 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DESIGNATED ENTERPRISE FUNDS OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1994,
INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS AND FIXING
A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 8415 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8318 -92 ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL
WATERWORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS
THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND
DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF SUCH WATERWORKS AND OTHER
RELATED MATTERS ".
This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2067 -93 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 400 WEST SAMPLE
STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46634 TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR TURNMASTER CORP. d /b /a SOUTH BEND
LATHE CORP.
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 400 W.
Sample, South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
Parcel No. 6 in the Inner Belt Industrial Park, a Subdivision in the Southeast and
Southwest Quarters of Section Eleven (11) and the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section
Fourteen (14) all in Township Thirty -seven (37) Range Two (22) east of the Second
Principal Meridian, City of South Bend, Indiana, the Plat of which is recorded in the
office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 21, page I,
EXCEPTING therefrom the West 30 feet of the East 40 feet of vacated Prairie Avenue.
Also, EXCEPTING therefrom a part of Parcel No. 6 Inner Belt Industrial Park described
as follows, viz: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Parcel No. 6 Inner Belt
Industrial Park; thence North zero degrees 10 minutes 32 second West 73.55 feet along
Easterly line of Chapin Street; thence Northeasterly to the right on the arc of a
curve 60.52 feet with a radius of 565 feet and limited to in length by a long chord
of 60.49 feet along the East line of Chapin street; thence North 5 degrees 57 minutes
39 seconds East 52.92 feet along said East line of Chapin Street; thence South 61
degrees 39 minutes 41 seconds East 81.15 feet to the Southeasterly line of said
Parcel No. 6; thence Southwesterly 167.68 feet along said Southeasterly line to
place of beginning.
with said real estate having the following Key No. 18- 8021 - 084906 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 seq.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Stephen Luecke
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 this facility was in need of
renovation. He indicated they planned to insulate the walls, install heating units,
install a skylight, and reroof a portion of the building, in order to have better
working conditions for their employees. 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.
BILL NO. 93 -71
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3515 BOLAND DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOCIETY LEASING (f /b /o AMERICAN TOOL & DIE,
INC.)
The petitioner was not in the Chambers, therefore, Council Member Slavinskas made a
motion to continue this bill until October 11, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.2068 -93 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1827 N. BENDIX DRIVE
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR: SOLVAY
AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1827 N.
Bendix Dr., South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land being part of the Northeast Quarter of the south east quarter of
Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, in the City of South Bend, Portage
Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 182184693802, as an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is
limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5)
years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6,
of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mark Witucki, a
representative of the petitioner, made the presentation for the resolution. He
indicated they were installing equipment to produce plastic fuel tanks and parts,
which is anticipated to generate $42 million in additional sales. 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. 2069 -93
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 322 EAST COLFAX AVENUE, AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF RKE, INC. (DBA: STEPHENSON MILL)
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 322 E. Colfax, South Bend, Indiana, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
parr-al A-
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana which is described
as: Beginning at the intersection of the South right -of -way line of Colfax Avenue
and the West right -of -way line of Gintz Avenue which point is West 256.3 ft. from an
iron set for the Southwest corner of Niles Avenue and Colfax Avenue; thence south
)5°53122" East along said West right -of -way line 274.37 ft. (Record, South 05 °31'
West, 274.4 ft.); thence North 898814811 West, 167.91 ft. (Record, West 167.9 ft.);
thence North 15°07145" West, 87.70 Ft. (Record, North 15 16' West); thence North
8'F52106" East, 47.34 ft. (Record N. 89 °47'East 47.25 ft.); thence North 0C'56'55"
West (Record North 00'56'West 188.2 ft.) to the South right -of -way line, (Record,
East 118.48 Ft.), 118.42 Ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 0.8877 acres.
Subject to all legal highways, easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel B•
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana which is described
as: Beginning at a point on the West right -of -way line of Gintz Avenue right -of -way
line and its extension (Record South 0592714411 East), 152.28 ft.; thence North
8 P 58'48" West, 149.14 ft.; thence North 24 037129" West, 166.65 ft.; thence South
89P 58'48" East, 202.95 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 0.6121 acres.
Subject to all legal highways, easements and restrictions of record.
and which has Key Number 18 5001 0007, 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,
Indian, 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/ Stephen J. Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable. Ann Kolata, Deputy Director of Community and Economic
Development, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated RKE, Inc. was
in the business of developing, constructing and managing multi - family housing. She
indicted they planned to renovate the Opelika Building which will now be called the
Stephenson Mill Building. She indicated a total of 39 one or two bedroom apartments
will be created. Richard Arnesen, a representative of RKE, indicated they
anticipated starting the renovation in November. He indicated this building will be
designated a national historic landmark. Council Member Kelly 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. 2070 -93 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 701 WEST CHIPPEWA AVENUE, AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR PLASTIC SOLUTIONS, 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 701 W. Chippewa, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
PARCEL I-
A tract of land in Section 23, Township 37 North, Range 2 East of the Second
Principal Meridian in St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 23, Township 37 North, Range 2 East;
thence along the South line of said Section 23 South 89 degrees 37 05" East (the
bearing of this course being assumed and all other bearings being derived therefrom)
2,649.08 feet to the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 23;
thence continuing along the South line of said Southeast Quarter South 90 degrees 00'
00" East 178.42 feet to the Point of beginning of this tract of land; thence North 0
degrees 27' 07" East 752.87 feet thence South 89 degrees 32' 53" east 576.63 feet;
thence North 00 degrees 37107" East 1885.37 feet to the North line of the Southeast
Quarter of said Section 23; thence South 89 degrees 36' 39 "D East 150.00 feet along
the North line of said Southeast Quarter; thence North 0 degrees 23' 21" East 40/.00
feet; thence South 89 degrees 36' 39" parallel to the North line of said Southeast
Quarter 80.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 23' 21" West 40.00 feet to the North line
of said Southeast Quarter; thence south 89 degrees 36' 39" East along said North line
1656.99 feet to the Northeast corner of said southeast quarter; thence south 0
degrees 23' 54" West 163.00 feet along the East line of Section 23; thence South 89
degrees 36' 06" East 17.10 feet to the Westerly right -of -way of the Conrail Railroad;
thence along said right -of -way of line 805.63 feet along a curve to the right having
a radius of 5680.15 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 25
degrees 20' 34" West and a length of 804.95 feet; thence continuing on said right -of-
way line South 29 degrees 17' 52" West 1983.97 feet to the South line of Section 23
and the centerline of Chippewa Avenue; thence South 90 degrees 00'00" West along said
South line 1184.94 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 89.675 acres more or
less.
IIA"1601MMF
A non - exclusive right -of -way and easement for the use, inspection, construction,
installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement, of a 48 inch storm sewer for
surface water run -off as it flows from the Main Plant (Parcel 1), across, through,
over and under "Plant 8" and the "Remaining Property" (as defined in the Declaration
of Easements, Covenants, and Conditions made as of September 20, 1984 by Amland
Corporation and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana
as Document No. 8419846 into Bowman Creek. Said easement to be described as follows:
A parcel of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 37 North, Range 2
East, being a strip of land thirty (30) feet wide, fifteen (15) feet on each side of
the following described line. Beginning at a point on the south line of said
Northeast Quarter 680 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Quarter Section;
thence North 0 degrees 25' East 43 feet; thence North 49 degrees West along the
approximate centerline of the existing storm sewer 148 feet to the North line of
Plant 8 parcel.
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1-
12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq. and has further
prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding
the area in question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds pursuant to Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5, that:
(a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable
for equipment of that type;
(b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose
employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment;
(c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to
result from the proposed installation of new equipment;
(d) any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that
can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new
manufacturing equipment; and
(e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits
identified in the State of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the
Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of
Benefits form completed by the Petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State
Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic
Development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be
designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax
deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal
property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years.
SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3-
1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council
on said declaration.
SECTION VII. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Stephen J. Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly
reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorable. Robert Tennyson, a president of Plastic Solutions, made
the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they were purchasing eight new
injection molding machines, which will double their original size in capacity, size
and employment. 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.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to reverse the order of the next two resolutions
and have 93 -76 precede 93 -75, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion
carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing, seconded
by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2071 -93 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
AUTHORIZING THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, INC. TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR AN ENTERPRISE
ZONE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION TO THE INDIANA URBAN ENTERPRISE
ZONE BOARD.
WHEREAS, the State of Indiana has enacted I.C. 4- 4 -6.1, allowing certain areas
within Indiana to be designated as "Enterprise Zone" areas and entitling property
owners therein to certain benefits (as provided by law), from time to time; and
WHEREAS, a certain area within the City of South Bend, Indiana, has been so
designated as an Enterprise zone effective as of January 1, 1984, modified effective
May, 1989, the boundaries of which are those identified at Exhibit "A," hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Indiana Enterprise Zone Board has adopted a policy dated October
14, 1986, revised as of July 16, 1993, stating, in part, that modification of an
Enterprise zone will not be considered without approval of such request by the Urban
Enterprise Association, Mayor and City Council of the City within whose borders the
Enterprise Zone is located; and
WHEREAS, application has been made to modify the Enterprise Zone located within
the City of South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter, the "Zone "), to include within the Zone
certain parcels of real estate and to delete from the Zone certain other parcels of
real estate, all as described at Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein;
and
WHEREAS, the parcels of real estate described at Exhibit "B" comprise property
that is suitable for the redevelopment of commercial, industrial and residential
activities and that is compatible with the goals and objectives of the five -year
strategic plan of the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc., and
that the inclusion of said properties is an appropriate modification of the boundary
of the Enterprise Zone located within the City of South Bend, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, the specific parcels to be deleted from the Zone, as described at
Exhibit "B ", and the justification for such deletions are specified in the five -year
strategic plan of the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc., has
approved the request for this boundary modification at a public meeting held on
September 15, 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. That the request for modification of the Enterprise Zone located
within the City of South Bend, Indiana, which modification would modify the existing
Enterprise Zone to include certain parcels of real property as described at Exhibit
"B" hereto, and to delete certain other parcels of real estate described at Exhibit
"B ", hereto, thereby modifying the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone located within
South Bend, Indiana, to those defined at Exhibit "D ", hereto, shall be and hereby is
approved.
Section II. That the demographic and economic impacts of the proposed boundary
modification, as detailed in the boundary modification justification application,
attached hereto as Exhibit "C," shall be and hereby are accepted.
Section III. That the boundary modification justification application attached
hereto as Exhibit "C," shall be and hereby is approved and accepted.
Section IV. That this Resolution Constitutes the approval of the request for
modification of the urban Enterprise Zone by the Council and Mayor of the City within
which the zone in question is located, as required by the policy guidelines
established by the Indiana Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc., to
submit an application recommending an enterprise zone boundary modification to the
Indiana Enterprise Zone Board.
Section V. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
RESOLUTION NO. 2072 -93
/s/ Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN,
IDENTIFYING THOSE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES AVAILABLE IN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE LOCATED IN SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION TO THE INDIANA
URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE BOARD AND STATE BUDGET COMMITTEE OF AN
APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE LOCATED
IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
WHEREAS, the State of Indiana has enacted I.C. 4- 4 -6.1, allowing certain areas
within Indiana to be designated as "Enterprise Zone" areas and entitling property
owners therein to certain benefits (as provided by law), from time to time; and]
WHEREAS, a certain area within the City of South Bend, Indiana has been so
designated as an Enterprise Zone, effective as of January 1, 1984, said area modified
effective as of May, 1989; and
WHEREAS, said designation terminates effective December 31, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the State of Indiana has provided a mechanism to allow for the renewal
of areas designated as Enterprise Zones; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc.
throughout its existence has been engaged in and has undertaken a number of programs
and operations in and serving businesses and residents located within the Enterprise
Zone located within South Bend, Indiana (hereinafter, the "ZONE "), and continues to
operate, supervise and conduct various such programs and operations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Urban Enterprise Association of South
Bend, Indiana, Inc. (hereinafter, the BOARD) has expressed its continued commitment
to its mission of increasing the number of jobs in the ZONE by the retention and
expansion of existing businesses and the attraction and development of new businesses
and improving the quality of life of ZONE residents, improving ZONE residents
employability, and filling ZONE jobs with ZONE residents; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD has caused the development and creation of a five year
strategic plan reviewing the history of the Enterprise Association of South Bend,
Indiana, Inc. and its past and ongoing activities in the ZONE and to guide its
activities within the ZONE over the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD by resolution dated September 15, 1993, approved a proposed
modification of the boundaries of the ZONE and authorized the filing of a resolution
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, seeking the approval of
the Common Council and Mayor of the City of South Bend to such boundary modification;
and
WHEREAS, the BOARD has caused this completion of an application for renewal of
the ZONE with said boundary modification; and
WHEREAS, after proper advertising of the same pursuant to I.C. 5- 3- 1 -2(b) the
BOARD conducted a public hearing on September 15, 1993 to discuss the history of the
urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Indiana, Inc., its progress, and said
five year strategic plan and the proposed boundary modification described herein; and
WHEREAS, having considered the same and the comments of the public received at
said public hearing, the BOARD determined that said five year strategic plan provides
a clear and proper perspective of the past work of the Urban Enterprise Association
of South Bend, Indiana, Inc. within the ZONE and sets forth appropriate strategy and
gives appropriate guidance to the BOARD concerning its activities in the ZONE over
the next five years and that it is in the best interest of the ZONE, the City of
South Bend, Indiana, and the businesses and residents in the ZONE, and approved and
adopted said five year strategic plan; and
WHEREAS, considered the same and the comments of the public received at said
public hearing, the BOARD determined that it is in the best interest of the ZONE, the
City of South Bend, Indiana, and the businesses and residents in the ZONE, and
approved the application for renewal of the Enterprise Zone designation, with such
boundary modification as was approved by the BOARD by resolution dated September 15,
1993; and
WHEREAS, having considered the same and the comments of the public received at
said public hearing, the BOARD determined that it is in the best interest of the
ZONE, the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the businesses and residents in the ZONE,
and approved the application for renewal of the Enterprise Zone designation, with
such boundary modification as was approved by the BOARD by resolution dated September
15, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has reviewed
said five year strategic plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto,
and has determined that certain community and economic development incentives are
available within the ZONE, with such boundary modification as was approved by the
BOARD, and that it is in the best interests of the City of South Bend, the ZONE and
the residents and businesses within the ZONE, that the application for renewal, as
approved by the BOARD, and all supporting documentation, be submitted to the Indiana
Urban Enterprise Association or its review and evaluation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the following community and economic development incentives are among
those available within the ZONE.
A. Loans to businesses through the City of South Bend's Industrial
Revolving Loan Fund.
B. The availability of tax increment to the City of South Bend Department
of Redevelopment for use throughout the Sample -Ewing Development Area, a
redevelopment area within the boundaries of which the ZONE IS located, for
financing local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Development
Area.
C. The availability of real and personal property tax abatement for
industrial, institutional and warehousing development within the ZONE.
D. The targeting of Community Development Block Grant funds by the City of
South Bend to assist in funding the operations of the Southeast and Rum Village
Partnership centers, cooperative efforts of the City of South Bend and affected
neighborhood organizations to provide a focus for neighborhood planning and
improvement activities.
E. The provision of staff services by the City of South Bend to the
Neighborhood Resource and Technical Services Corporation, an Indiana not -for-
profit corporation targeting urban neighborhoods, including the South East and
Rum Village neighborhoods and neighborhood associations located within the ZONE
for technical and other support.
2. That the five year strategic plan, a true and complete copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein, dated as of September 15, 1993, shall be and
hereby is approved.
3. That the application for renewal of the ZONE, with such boundary
modification as were approved by the BOARD by separate resolution of the BOARD dated
September 15, 1993, shall be and hereby is approved.
4. The Executive Director of the BOARD is hereby authorized and directed to
cause to be submitted to the Indiana Urban Enterprise Zone Board for its evaluation
and review the application for renewal approved hereby, as well as the five year
strategic plan approved hereby, and any and all supporting documentation, documents,
publication proofs, resolutions, and the like.
5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Stephen Luecke
Member, Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Pamela Meyer, Director of
Urban Enterprise Association, made the presentation for the resolutions. She
indicated these resolutions authorize the UEA to submit an application to modify the
boundaries and have the Council approve the five year strategic plan of the Urban
Enterprise Zone. She indicated the boundary modification is being sought in
conjunction with the UEA's application to renew the designation of the Enterprise
Zone. She indicated the UEA identifies the community and economic development
incentives available in the enterprise zone and authorizes the Board to submit an
application for renewal. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolution
No. 2071 -93, seconded by "Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2072 -93, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Washington made a motion to rescind the motion to continue public
hearing on resolution 93 -71, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2073 -93 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3515 BOLAND DRIVE,
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR SOCIETY LEASING (f /b /o AMERICAN TOOL & DIE,
INC.)
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3515 Boland
Dr., South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 38, North, Range 2 East,
St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said quarter section; thence South 89
degrees 58 minutes 56 seconds West 1200.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00
minutes 23 seconds East 120 feet to the point of beginning of this description:
thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 56 seconds West 329.55 feet along the north
line of Boland Drive; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 56 seconds West 375.00
feet along the West line of Kenmore Street; thence South 375.00 feet along the
West line of Kenmore Street; thence South 44 degrees 59 minutes 40 seconds West
14.15 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3,000 acres, more or less.
The bearing of the south line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28 is assumed
North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West.
with said real estate having the following Key Nos. 25 1010 038601 as an Economic
Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating
the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax
abatement. Such designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is
limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5)
years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6,
of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s /Stephen Luecke
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. James Knepp, attorney,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this company has increased
its workforce in 15 years to 33 employees. He indicated they were purchasing state -
of- the -art equipment in order to be retain their present business and generate new
business. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded
by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 82 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS
THEREWITH AND GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF MAYFLOWER ROAD, BETWEEN BRICK
AND CLEVELAND ROADS IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
(SHIVELY /DEMAEGT ANNEXATION).
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this
bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee and set it for public hearing and third
reading on October 11, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 8393 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING SECTION 4 -60 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSES.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill
to Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on
October 11, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried.
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 Washington. The
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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