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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-92 Council Meeting MinutesJIM REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 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, October 26, 1992, 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, Duda, Coleman and Ladewski �`G✓Gll ent L - None SPECIAL BUSINESS Council President Luecke announced that the Council will make two appointments to the Economic Development Commission and one to the Human Rights Commission. He also announced the appointment of a special committee on redistricting and said Council Members Ladewski, Slavinskas and he, as well as two representatives from the League of Women Voters would serve on the committee. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Kelly. 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 October 26, 1992 at 7:08 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 53 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO CREATE A RIVER BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT. 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 had no recommendation for the Council. John Byorni, Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was favorable. Council Member Luecke made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the Council agreed to sponsor this petition for a Historic Preservation District. He indicated the boundaries for this district would be amended, and he presented a map showing the new northern boundary, however, there was no legal description for the new boundaries. John Oxian, president of Historic Preservation indicted the Commission could accept the exception of the area on St. Joseph and East Navarre. He indicated that most of the architecture in this area is of the same style. Mark Sylvester, 701 Riverside Dr.; Bill Hostetler, 708 N. St. Joseph; Dr. Linda Fritchner, 629 Riverside Dr.; Katherine Hostetler, 708 N. St. Joseph; Karen Kiemnec, Director of Historic Landmarks of Indiana, regional office; Barbara Steele, Director of Southhold Restorations; Dave Fritz, 618 Leland, president of the Near Northwest Association; Dr. Susan Hood, 2007 Northside Blvd; Nina Thomas, 605 Riverside Dr.; Gloria Wolvas, 1721 Riverside; Larry Shohl, 527 Riverside; Beverly Lawson, 533 Riverside; Dr. Mike Keen, 535 Riverside Dr.; Sandy Schohl, 527 Riverside; Donna Simmons, 519 Riverside; Keynon Tweedell, 210 Bartlett; Cynthia Marovolo, 615 Edgewater; Wyonette Hill, 225 Hammond P1., and Bruce Wood 225 E. Navarre, spoke in favor of this designation. Anthony Zappia, attorney, for Gene Forsythe, 216 E. Navarre, indicated Mr. Forsythe owned several homes in the area. He indicated they were surprised at the proposed amendment. He indicated there were 73 property owners in the area and he submitted a petition signed by 44% against this zoning. He indicated the proposed designation of the district was to stop the growth of Memorial Hospital in that area. He indicated Memorial had purchased four or five parcels within the district. He recommended the Council vote no on this bill. He indicated that if this neighborhood qualified then any other neighborhood in the City could qualify. Dennis Dillman, Real Estate Borker, 1635 N. Ironwood; John Werntz, Architect, 52075 Farmington Square; Eunice Miller, 226 E. Navarre; Francis Henningfeld, 222 E. Navarre; Marilyn Schaut, 213 E. Navarre; spoke against this designation. Ted Foley, Sr. Vice President Memorial, indicated they had no plans to expand the hospital into this area. Christian Luciani, 215 Hammond Place, asked that his property as well as three other homes by excluded from this designation. Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue this bill in the public hearing portion with the he understanding we would only be looking at new information seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Washington and Slavinskas.) Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill back to Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 61 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7 ENTITLED "BUDGETARY AND SALARY PROCEDURES" AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED "CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ". Council Member Zakrzewski made a to continue this bill indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 73 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1993, 1994, 1995, AND 1996. 419 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 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 made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the formula used in setting these salaries was the same formula used in setting wages for the teamsters and non - bargaining units. He indicated there will be no raise for any elected official in 1993; 1 1/2% in 1994; a 3% in 1995; and in 96 there would be a 2% increase. Dave Koehler, 601 N. Hill, indicated the Council was the highest paid in the State and he hoped there was a trickle down to the police, fire and teamsters. Council Member Coleman made a motion that the salary level stay at the 1993 level until 1995 and for 1996 consider a raise to $14,245, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion failed on a roll call vote of four ayes and five nays (Council Members Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Zakrzewski, and Luecke.) Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried on a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Members Slavinskas, Coleman, Duda and Ladewski.) BILL NO. 82 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE LEAF COLLECTION AND REMOVAL SERVICES OPERATIONAL FUND. 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 Puzzello reported that the Personnel & Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Sam Hensley, Director of Transportation, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation will fund the necessary expenses for the leaf pick -up beginning in late October. Council Member Luecke made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. ATTEST City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 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 9:25 p.m. Council President Luecke presiding and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8306 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 1993, 1994, 1995, AND 1996. This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed on a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Members Slavinskas, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski.) ORDINANCE NO. 8307 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH - BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE LEAF COLLECTION AND REMOVAL SERVICES OPERATIONAL FUND. This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski 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. 1977 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2930 FOUNDATION DRIVE, TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 5 YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR EATON CORPORATION. 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 2930 Foundation Dr., and which is more particularly described as follows: 420 u REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 with said real estate having the following Key No. 25 1010 038101, 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. Jim Seeber, a representative of Eaton Corporation, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they were relocating equipment from Marion. Ohio to South Bend, and will purchase new equipment. He indicated when they were finished they would be able to double the current production in South Bend. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1978 -92 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3601 N. MCGILL TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PRECISION MILLWORK AND PLASTICS, 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 3601 McGill and which is more particularly described as follows: A part of the NE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 28; thence South 89048'05" West along the North line of said Quarter Section, 1305.00 feet; thence South OOo00123" West along the centerline of Kenmore Street, 363.70 feet; thence South 09059137" East along said centerline, 486.87 feet to the centerline intersection of Kenmore street and McGill Street; thence South 80000123" West along the centerline of McGill Street, 303.50 feet; thence North 89059'37" West along said centerline, 270.66 feet; thence North OOo00123" East, a distance of 35.00 feet to the north right -of -way boundary of said McGill Street and the point of beginning; thence north 0 00123" east a distance of 366.65 feet; thence North 89 48136" east a distance of 260.00 feet; thence South 0 00' 23" west a distance of 361.04 feet to the north boundary of said McGill Street; thence Southwesterly along said boundary 156.61 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 1874.86 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 89 48' 36" West and a length of 156.43 feet; thence North 89 59'37" of beginning and containing 2.172 acres, more or less. Above described tract of land is encumbered by an easement described as follows: with said real estate having the following Key No. 25 1010 038519, 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 E REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 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 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. Joseph Amaral, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this company will construct a facility in the Airport Industrial Park to manufacture wood and plastic parts. He indicated five new jobs will be created. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to combine public hearing on Resolutions 92 -72 and 73, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1979 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4300 QUALITY DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ACCURIDE INDIANA, 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 4300 Quality Dr. South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Parcel I: Lot Numbered Eight (8) as shown on the recorded Plat of Landmark Business Park, Section Six, Part One, recorded October 19, 1989, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as Instrument No. 8928004. Parcel II: A Tract of land in the North Half of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, said tract being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the north Quarter corner of said Section 19; Thence South OOo54138" along the East line of said Northwest Quarter 119.75 feet to the South right -of -way line of Brick Road; thence North 880 47'24" West on and along said South line a distance of 845.29 feet; thence South OOo52 -54" East a distance of 679.54 feet, said point being the true place of beginning; thence continuing South OOo52104" East a distance of 175.75 feet to PC of a 25.00 foot radius curve to the right; thence along said curve through a central angle of 49058119" West, an arc distance of 21.68 feet to a point of reverse curve with a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left; thence along said curve through a central angle of 93047'08 ", a chord length of 87.60 feet which bears South O1o55'07" West, an arc distance of 98.20 feet; thence South 45052104" West a distance of 300.00 feet; thence north 89055138" East a distance of 426.53 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to legal highways. and this property has Key Number 25 1017 0604, 25- 1017 -602 and 25- 1017 - 0602.01 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.; 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 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 42 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 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 expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment; (c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will 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 Statement 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 abatement and hereby makes such a designation, 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 IX. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 1980 -92 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 4300 QUALITY DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ACCURIDE INDIANA, 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 4300 Quality Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot Numbered Eight (8) as shown on the recorded Plat of Landmark Business Park, Section Six, Part One, recorded October 19, 1989, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as Instrument No. 8928004. Parcel II: A Tract of land in the North Half of Section 19, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, German Township, St. Joseph County, In diana, said tract being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the north Quarter corner of said Section 19; Thence South OOo54138" along the East line of said Northwest Quarter 119.75 feet to the South right -of -way line of Brick Road; thence North 880 47124" West on and along said South line a distance of 845.29 feet; thence South OOo52 -54" East a distance of 679.54 feet, said point being the true place of beginning; thence continuing South OOo52104" East a distance of 175.75 feet to PC of a 25.00 423 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 foot radius curve to the right; thence along said curve through a central angle of 49p58119" West, an arc distance of 21.68 feet to a point of reverse curve with a 60.00 foot radius curve to the left; thence along said curve through a central angle of 9304710811, a chord length of 87.60 feet which bears South O1o55'07" West, an arc distance of 98.20 feet; thence South 45052'04" West a distance of 300.00 feet; thence north 89055138" East a distance of 426.53 feet to the place of beginning. and this property has Key Number 2 be designated as an Economic Revitaliz Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South and 25- 1017 -602 and 25 -1017- tion Area under the provisions of Indiana 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 I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement. Section II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: 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 of rehabilitation: D. 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; 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 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 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 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 purposed 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, 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 Luecke Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on these resolutions and recommended them to the Council favorable. Jim Ongley, Vice President of Accuride, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they had searched for twelve months to select a new site. He indicated it was through the efforts of Project Future they selected South Bend. He indicated they planned to build a facility on 22.5 acres of land. He indicated the company will manufacture ball bearing drawer slides. Kevin Hughes, Project Future, spoke in favor of this abatement. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Bill No. 92 -72, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 92 -73, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1981 -92 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 110 SOUTH HILL AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MAS TECHNOLOGY CORP. 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 110 South Hill, 4 adjacent lots in South Bend, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lowell Lowell Key Number 18 -501 10207 18 -501 10308 18 -501 10209 18 50110210 28 50220321 12 ft Cotrells 1st Addition to Legal Description W 1/2 Lot 171 Cottrells 1st to Lowell 40 ft End 81 1/2 Ft. E End Lot 171 1st to 42 1/2 ft E End lot 1272 Cottrells 1st to Lot 172 Cottrells 1st to Lowell 49 1/2 ft West end Lots 177 & 178 EX South Lowell 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.; 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 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 I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement. Section II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: 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 of rehabilitation: D. 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; 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 deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. 425. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 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 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 purposed 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, 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 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. 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. Barry Mangus, 1319 South, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned to expand their present building with an 11,000 foot bi -level addition which will increase their laboratory and office space. Jim Larkin, a partner, and Jerry Thoma, president, spoke in favor of the abatement. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 83 -92 This bill had first bill to the Zoning reading on November BILL NO. 84 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF W. OAK STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. CUSHING STREET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF N. CHAPIN STREET; AND THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF N. CUSHING STREET FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF W. OAK STREET TO THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF W. OAK STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 193.25 FEET AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 20.06 FEET. reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this and Vacation Committee and set if for public hearing and third 9, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514 EAST INDIANA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 85 -92 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO AMEND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1983 (COLUMBIA PLACE ASSOCIATES PROJECT) AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTION IN RESPECT THERETO. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set if for public hearing and third reading on November 9, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 86 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF BUILDING CONTRACTORS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Safety Committee and set if for public hearing and third reading on November 9, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. WAR REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 BILL NO. 87 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (REGENCY PLACE PROJECT). This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set if for public hearing and third reading on November 9, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set Bill Nos. 21,71, 75 -92 for public hearing on November 9, and refer them to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke against the College Football Hall of Fame. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk ATTEST: Presfden