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REGULAR MRFTING APRIL 23,_ 1990
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, April 23, 1990, 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, Niezgodski,
Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas,
Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda and Voorde
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 April 9, 1990 meeting of the
Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Thomas Zakrzewski
/s/ Ann Puzzello
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the April 9, 1990, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda.
The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 1777 -90
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMEMORATING THE SPECIAL
COURAGE AND COUNTLESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LATE
RYAN WHITE.
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, have been deeply touched
and saddened by the untimely passing of Ryan White on Palm Sunday of this year;
WHEREAS, in the past five years of Ryan's brief life of 18 years, he accomplished
more than most do in seven plus decades; and
WHEREAS, the special courage and bravery of this young person made us all pause,
ponder, and reflect on the incurable infectious disease of AIDS; and
WHEREAS, through his special grace and dignity, he set a tone which made each of us
focus on education and hope, rather than fear; and
WHEREAS, through Ryan's unyielding desire not to surrender, he swung open the door
of increased understanding and appreciation of the suffering and steadfast courage
of those who are afflicted with incurable diseases; and
WHEREAS, Ryan White touched the hearts of the rich and famous, the common man and
woman, and the youth of not only our country, but of the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend,, Indiana,
the Common Council hereby publicly commemorates the late RYAN WHITE for his special
courage and countless accomplishments, and most importantly his unique ability to
touch others with compassion and understanding.
SECTION II. The Common Council expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of
RYAN WHITE and especially to his mother, Jeanne, and his sister Andrea, of Cicero,
Indiana, and hope that the abundant and rich memories of RYAN will help brighten
the days ahead.
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.
STEPHEN LUECKE,
FIRST DISTRICT
DONALD NIEZGODSKI,
SECOND DISTRICT
WILLIAM SODERBERG,
THIRD DISTRICT
LINAS SLAVINSKAS
FIFTH DISTRICT
THOMAS ZAKRZEWSKI,
SIXTH DISTRICT
SEAN COLEMAN, AT LARGE
LORETTA DUDA, AT LARGE
JOHN VOORDE, AT LARGE
REGULAR MEETING
ATTEST: Q,
City Clerk
Mayor
APRIL 23, 1990
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Coleman
made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that Ryan brought greater
awareness to people about the effects of incurable infectious diseases. He stated
Ryan's special courage and bravery opened the door of increased understanding and
appreciation of the suffering and steadfast courage of those who are afflicted with
incurable diseases. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1778 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ENCOURAGING ALL RESIDENTS OF THE
CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 1990 CENSUS.
WHEREAS, on April 1, 990, the Bureau of the Census officially launched the 21st
census count in our Nation's history - a process mandated by the U.S. Constitution
every ten years; and
WHEREAS, this year's census count will be the largest and most complex ever
undertaken with over 106 million questionnaires being mailed out and more than
300,000 census takers and support government personnel involved in gathering data;
and
WHEREAS, the population count is used to determine federal, state, and local
representation in government as well as help federal and state governments to
provide assistance to communities for housing, health, human services and other
programs; and
WHEREAS, in 1988 the Federal government distributed over $73 billion in domestic
aid based on the census; and
WHEREAS, those funds have been used for such vital programs as: building roads,
bridges, and waste treatment plants; for funded programs for the elderly, drug
rehabilitation, child development and housing rehabilitation with all of the dollar
amounts based in part on population or housing data; and
WHEREAS, South Bend residents and all citizens should feel comfortable in
completing and returning the census forms because they are protected in that their
completed census forms are confidential and personal information from the 1990
census will be locked up until the year 2062; and
WHEREAS, 100% participation by the residents of the City of South Bend is vital to
all of us.
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, urges all
residents to complete their 1990 census forms and to assist census takers working
in their neighborhood.
SECTION II. The Council urges persons who have not received a form to call
1- 800 - 999 -1990 of the District Office 239 -2220, so that all of our citizens can be
counted.
SECTION III. The Council urges all citizens to join in by doing their part in
encouraging your friends and relatives to be counted and thereby creating a better
future for us all.
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,
FIRST DISTRICT
DONALD NIEZGODSKI,
SECOND DISTRICT
WILLIAM SODERBERG,
THIRD DISTRICT
LINAS SLAVINSKAS
FIFTH DISTRICT
THOMAS ZAKRZEWSKI,
SIXTH DISTRICT
SEAN COLEMAN, AT LARGE
LORETTA DUDA, AT LARGE
JOHN VOORDE, AT LARGE
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APRIL 23, 1990
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Loretta Duda,
Councilman -at -Large made the presentation on the bill. She stated that on April 1,
1990, the Bureau of the Census officially launched the 21st census count in the
Nation's history. Laurel Dearborn, Local Director of the Census Bureau, spoke in
favor of the resolution. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote on nine ayes.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES
Joseph Agostino, Director, South Bend Water Works, stated that over the weekend of
April 21 and 22 1990 there was a water main break in the 700 block of W. Washington
Street. He stated that this was caused due to a fatigued pipe that was installed
in the 1890's. He indicated that due to heavy traffic on the street is caused the
water main to blew and it took a good portion of the street. He stated that if any
of the city residents are experiencing rusty water they should call the South Bend
Water Works at 284 -9322.
BILLS THIRD READING
BILL NO. 4 -90 SECOND READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 EAST COLFAX AVENUE 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. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan, gave
the staff report. He also indicated that the petitioner has been allowed to
operate since they have filed a petition to rezone. John Peddycord, Attorney, 300
N. Michigan St. made the presentation on the bill. He stated that the petitioner
is asking for a zone change to allow for an accounting /bookeeping office for
Rainbow International Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning company. He stated that no general
use of cleaning and /or dyeing will be done at this location. He also indicated
that the petitioner is willing to put a covenant commitment on the bill. It is
stated as follows: Commitment Regarding Use and Development of Real Estate: James
J. Crimmins, and Mary Sue Crimmins, 513 Marquette Avenue, South Bend, Indiana
46628, hereinafter referred to as "Owners ", being the fee title owners of record of
certain real estate commonly described as 710 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend,
Indiana, the legal description for which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A ",
and made a part hereof, and having filed a Petition to rezone said property on
February 7, 1990, with the Common Council of the City of South Bend and the Area
Plan Commission of St. Joseph County to rezone the said property from a "B"
Residential District to a "C" Commercial ", "B" Height and Area District, which
Petition is now pending before the Common Council of the City of South Bend, do
hereby make, pursuant to I.C. 36 -7 -4 -613, the following commitments concerning the
use and development of said real estate as an expressed condition of the proposed
rezoning of said property from a "B" Residential District to a "C" Commercial, "B"
Height and Area District by the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
1. The Owners agree to limit the use of the property to be rezoned for the
specific use as an accounting, bookkeeping and sales office for Rainbow
International, Inc. or its successors, including employee and /or customer
parking, and to specifically develop said parcel of real estate in accordance.
with the terms and provisions of a written site development plan, a copy of
which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof;
2. The Owners further agree that, as provided in I.C. 36 -7 -4 -613, unless modified
or terminated by the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County and /or the South
Bend Common Council, this commitment is binding on them as Owners of the
parcel, and each subsequent owner, and each other person acquiring an interest
in the parcel;
3. The Owners agree that this commitment shall be recorded in the office of the
St. Joseph County Recorder and a file - marked copy of the recorded commitment
shall be furnished to the South Bend Common Council, the Area Plan Commission
of St. Joseph County and all property owners of record located within three
hundred feet (300') of the Petition property, the Owners further agree that
these commitments shall take effect upon the adoption of an amendment to the
South Bend Zoning Ordinance by the South Bend Common Council in accordance with
- the Owners' Petitioned to rezone;
4. The Owners further agree that this commitment may be modified or terminated
only by a decision of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County and /or the
Common Council of the City of South Bend, made at a public hearing after notice
has been given by their rules as provided in I.C. 36 -7 -4 -613;
5. The Owners agree that these commitments shall be enforceable by an action in
either law or equity by the City of South Bend, the Common Council of the City
of South Bend, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph or by one or more
property owners located with three hundred feet (3001) of the petitioned
property and /or the successors and assigns of said property owners, said
property owners being a class of specially affected persons entitled to enforce
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6. The Owners hereby further agree that these commitments shall be binding upon
their successors in interest, assigns, heirs, beneficiaries and personal
representatives of their estates;
7. The Owners do hereby agree that the use and development of said property shall
be strictly in accordance with the terms and provisions of these commitments
including the site development plan attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B ", and
made a part hereof.
Executed this
day of April, 1990.
James J. Crimmins, Owner
Mary Sue Crimmins, Owner
Council Member Voorde made a motion to refer this bill back to the Area Plan
Commission for further review, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion
carried.
.BILL NO. 22 -90 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 4 -17 AND 4 -43 BY THE ADDITION OF LICENSING
REGULATIONS ADDRESSING TRANSIENT MERCHANTS.
Council Member Voorde made a motion to continue this bill to the May 14, 1990
meeting, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 25 -90 A BILL APPROPRIATING $66,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER
GRANTS PROGRAM.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Luecke stated
that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and
recommends favorable to Council. Ted Leverman, Assistant Director Bureau of
Housing made the presentation on the bill. He stated that the City has received
funds through the Emergency Shelter Grants Program which is administered by the
State of Indiana Department of Human Services. He indicated that these funds will
be used to provide services to the homeless and youth at risk in the South Bend
area. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill favorable,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried.
There being no further business
Member Puzello made a motion to
Member Zakrzewski. The motion
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
carried.
ATTEST:
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 8:00 p.m.
Council President Zakrzewski presiding and eight members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 8085 -90 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $66,000.00 RECEIVED FROM
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1779 -90
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN
AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 115 N. NILES
AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 10 YEAR REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR NILES /WASHINGTON
ASSOCIATES.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as an Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 115 N.
Niles Avenue and which is more particularly described as follows:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL E3 -3 AND 43 -4
A part of Lots Numbered Forty -three (43), Forty -four (44), Forty - five (45),
Forty -six (46), Forty -seven (47) and Forty -eight (48) of the Original Plat of the
Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend, together with that portion of
the vacated 14 foot alley lying between Lots 45 and 46, said tract being more
particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 11.00 feet West of the
Northeast corner of Lot 43 in said plat; thence South OOo 06' 00" West, parallel
and 11 feet West of said West line of Niles Avenue, 409.94 feet to a point on the
South line of Lot 48 in said plat, 11.00 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof;
thence North 890 45' 24" West, along said South line, 118.15 feet; thence North
OOo 04' 38" East, 211.66 feet to a point on the South line of Lot 45 in said
Plat; thence South 890 56' 31" East, 29.29 feet; thence North OOo 05` 44" East,
198.04 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 43 in said Plat; thence South 890
54' 00" East, along said North line, 89.00 feet to the place of beginning.
ALSO,
A parcel of land being a part of Lots 43 through 48 and the adjacent vacated
fourteen foot alley all in the Original Town of Lowell, now City of South Bend,
Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast Corner of said Lot 43; thence South Oo 06' 00" West
(Bearing Assumed) along the West right -of -way line of Niles Avenue, a measured
distance of 409.94 feet to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 48; thence North 890
45' 24" West along the North right -of -way line of Washington Street, a measured
distance of 11.00 feet; thence North Oo 06' 00" East parallel with said West
right -of -way line of Niles Avenue, a measured distance of 409.91 feet to the South
right -of -way line of Colfax Avenue; thence South 890 54' 00" East along said
South right -of -way line, a measured distance of 11.00 feet to the place of
beginning containing 4,509 square feet, more or less.
Subject to any easements, covenants, or restrictions of record.
PARCEL E9 -11
A parcel of land being Lots 95 and 96 and the East 65 feet of Lot 94 in the
Original Plat to the Town of Lowell, now City of South Bend, Portage Township, St.
Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot 96; thence North Oo 00' 00" East
(Bearing Assumed) along the East right -of -way line of Niles Avenue a distance of
131.72 feet to the Northwest corner of said lot 95; thence North 890 57, 00" East
along the Northline of said lot 95 a distance of 100.95 feet; thence North o 04'
55" West a distance of 65.92 feet to the North line of said lot 94; thence North
890 54' 56" East along said North line a distance of 65.00 feet to the Northeast
corner of said lot; thence South Oo 04' 56" East along the East line of said lots
a distance of 197.89 feet to the South line of said lot 96; thence North 890 58'
41" West along said South line a distance of 166.14 feet to the place of beginning
containing 26,175 square feet (0.601 acres) more or less.
Subject to any easements, covenants or restrictions of record.
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 ten (10)
years.
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 /Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. John Phair, 100 E. Wayne
St., made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that the project shall
consist of a three story commercial office building of approximately 36,000 square
feet. He stated that the project will create 15 new jobs with an annual payroll of
$622,125.00. He stated that the estimated value of the project is $3,000,000.00.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council
Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1780 -90 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 431 E.
COLFAX AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A 10 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
FOR NILES / COLFAX ASSOCIATES.
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 and consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 431 E.
Colfax Avenue and which is more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land being a part of the Lots 38 and 42 inclusive along with vacated
alleys, or parts thereof in the Original Plat to the Town of Lowell, now City of
South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 42, thence North 89- 54' -0" West along
the South line of said Lot 42 also being the North right -of -way of Colfax Street, a
distance of 139.77 feet: thence North 4- 51' -15 West, a distance of 70.11 feet:
thence North 5- 27' -04" West, a distance of 66.59 feet, thence North 3- 49; -42" West,
a distance of 66.69 feet: thence North 5- 10' -1 -" West, a distance of 14.89 feet:
thence North 6- 33' -25" West, a distance of 68.34 feet to the North line of a 16
foot alley: thence North 89- 57' -07" East along the North line of said alley, a
distance of 178.84 feet to the West right -of -way line of Niles Avenue: thence South
0- 12' -20" West along the West right -of -way line of said Niles Avenue, a distance of
347.40 feet to the place of beginning containing 1.245 acres more or less.
Subject to any easements, covenants or restrictions of record.
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 personal property tax deduction for a period of
six (6) years.
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 /Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. John Phair, 100 E. Wayne
St., made the presentation on the bill. He stated that the project will consist of
a two story commercial office building of approximately 26,000 square feet. He
indicated that the project will create 10 new jobs with an annual payroll of'
$260,000. He stated that the estimated value of the project is $2,000,000.00.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend this bill, seconded by Council Member
Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this
resolution as amended, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1781 -90 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 1111 S.
MAIN ST. AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES
OF A 6 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR 3 -G
PROPERTIES.
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 1111 S. Main St., South Bend, Indiana,
and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lot number Thirty -Five (35), Thirty -Six (36), and Thirty -Seven (37), of the
Recorded Plat of Stull`s First Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76 et se g., and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and
prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et se g. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76, et se g., 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 I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et se g., and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et se g., for tax
abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose
employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
C. That 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 redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. 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
E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, all of
which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the
benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as section 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 Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
by designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adapts 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 six (6) years.
SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be
published, 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.
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s /Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member
Slavinskas, 5703 Bridgeton Ln., made the presentation on the bill. He stated that
he has filed a uniform conflict of interest disclosure statement with the City of
South Bend, stating that he is a partner in 3 - G Properties. He indicated that
the project will create a 6,100 sq. ft. addition to an existing building The
addition will allow for the expansion of machine building business. He also
indicated that the expansion will allow for the metal hose fabrication activity to
increase to serve new customers in an expanded market area. He stated that the
project will create 2 new jobs with an annual payroll of $35,000.00. He stated
that the estimate value of the project is $180,000.00. Council Member Luecke
stated that the project is in a Redevelopment Target Area. Council Member Luecke
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one abstention.
(Council Member Slavinskas)
RESOLUTION NO. 1782 -90 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 109 N.
HILL, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSE OF A 3 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR EAST RACE VILLA'S.
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 109 N. Hill, South Bend, Indiana, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
PARCELS NO. E9 -8A AND E9 -8B
The South Half (1/2) of Lot Numbered One Hundred (100) as shown in the Original
Plat of the Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana, as shown in Plat Book J, page 455.
and
Lot Numbered One Hundred One (101) and a lot or parcel of land 3 feet in width,
North and South, and taken off of the entire length of the North side of Lot
Numbered One Hundred Two (102) all in the Original Plat of the Town of Lowell, now
a part of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, as shown in Plat Book
J, page 455.
and
The North One -half (1/2) of Lot Numbered One Hundred (100) as shown on the Original
Plat of the Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend
Subject to all covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements and reservations of
record, and to zoning ordinances.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et sea., and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and
prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et sea. and South Bend Municipal Code Section 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 I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et se q. and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et sect. for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose
employment will be retained can be reasonably be expected to result from the
proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
C. That 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
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D. 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.
E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, all of
which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the
benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as sections I through II
of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and the Statement of
Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify
the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
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
No (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the
Common Council.
SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3)
years.
SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be
published, 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 /Thomas Zakrzewski
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
stated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this
resolution and recommends it favorable to the Council. Karl Schramm, 808 E.
Colfax, Mishawaka made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the
proposed project will consist of 14 individual two bedroom condo's and will be
located at 109 N. Hill. He stated that the project value is estimated at
$550,000.00 Council Member Luecke stated that the project is in a Redevelopment
Target Area. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Coleman.
RESOLUTION NO. 1783 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AN
APPLICATION FOR THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND
FOR THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT
AN APPLICATION FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING SUBSIDY.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is the Chief Executive
Officer of the City and is the applicant for funds made available through the
United States Housing Act (the Act). The Rental Rehabilitation Program is
authorized by Section 17 of the Act which was enacted into law in Section 301 and
the Hosing and Urban -Rural Recovery Act of 1983; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, authorizes
the Housing Authority to develop, own, or assist in housing for low- income persons;
and
WHEREAS, there currently exists in South Bend, Indiana, a need for housing which is
not being provided by the private sector; and
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has available funds
for such purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby authorized
to submit the Rental Rehabilitation application to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Housing Authority of the
City of South Bend, Indiana, to submit an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for units of housing to be funded by Section 8 of the
United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended to be used in conjunction with the
Rental Rehabilitation Program.