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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-93 Council Meeting Minutes'5 6�4 REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1993 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, July 12, 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 SPECIAL BUSINESS Betsy Harriman, Administrative Director of Parks, indicated the Park Department has made many changes which have improved not only the Parks, but the morale of the staff. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. 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 July 12, 1993 at 7:25 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding. BILL NO 39 -93 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2420 PRAIRIE AVE., 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 a 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 favorably, as amended. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, gave the Commission report, which was favorable. Clem Wroblewski, 1715 Kemble, indicated he was the owner of this property that was annexed into the City, and the zoning was changed to A residential. He indicated the property has been commercial for many years and he wanted it to remain commercial for retail sales. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 41 -93 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LASALLE STREET AND NOTRE DAME 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. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable, as amended. 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. John Byorni, Area Plan, gave the Commission report, which was favorable. John Ford Attorney, indicated St. Joseph Medical Center desires to use this property as a parking lot for employees and visitors. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. BILL NO. 42 -93 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INDIANA EAST -WEST TOLL ROAD AND THE U.S. 31 BYPASS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. He made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, indicated they were the petitioners on this bill. He indicated this bill changes the Height and Area from "A" to "B ", in order to construct three story buildings in this office park. Ann Kolata, Redevelopment, indicated this change was necessary to be in compliance with the covenants on the property. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. BILL NO. 51 -93 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH - SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF N. BENDIX DR. FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF W. GREENE ST. TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST INTERSECTING EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF W. GREENE ST. FOR THE DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 114 FEET AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET; ALSO, A PORTION OF SAID EAST -WEST ALLEY FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF N. BENDIX DR. TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 36, WESTCHESTER FIRST UNIT. PART LOCATED IN WESTCHESTER FIRST UNIT IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. ,570 REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1993 Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hear on this bill until July 26, due to the fact that it has not been heard by the Board of Public Works, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 54 -93 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN MAIN AND MICHIGAN STREETS, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH :LINE OF STULL STREET AND RUNNING NORTH TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST -WEST ALLEY. (THE ALLEY LIES BETWEEN THE NEW POLICEMEN'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION BUILDING AND THE NEW REAL SERVICES BUILDING.) 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. Perry Fawn, an intern for George Herendeen's law firm, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the alley between the credit union and Real Services Building is an eyesore and they want it vacated for aesthetic purposes. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 55 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR NONRECURRING SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH :BEND WATER WORKS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 17 -47 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Zakrzewski reported that the Utilities Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. 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 a motion to amend the bill in Section I, (c) by changing the amount for a frozen meter from $37 to $32, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. (This motion was changed later in the meeting.) John Stancati, Director of the Water Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the Water Works was seeking an increase in the nonrecurring service charges, since the cost of administering exceeds the charges presently imposed. He indicated this :bill also imposes a charge for downsizing, inspection and testing fees for backflow devices and a damaged or lost meter charge. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 56 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING SECTION 2 -13 OF ARTICLE 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENTS TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. 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 and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Economic Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill would change the name of the Department of Economic Development to Community and Economic Development. She indicated this change would better reflect the duties and purpose of the department. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 57 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7994 -89 OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR PROGRAM FUND (FUND 207), APPROPRIATING THE BALANCE REMAINING THEREIN, AND CLOSING SAID FUND. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Puzzello reported that the Personnel & Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Beth Leonard, Economic Development, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill will appropriate $8,176 from Grant Fund 207 to the Neighborhood Resources and Technical Services Corp., in order to provide additional support to development of strong neighborhood organizations. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to reconsider Bill No. 55 -93, in order to correct the amendment to change Section I (c) to reflect a charge of $32 for meter downsizing, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend the bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. ATTEST; ATTEST: e571 REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers Council President mmon Council of on the fourth floor of Luecke presiding, and nine BILLS, THIRD READING JULY 12, 1993 the City of South the County -City members present. City Clerk Bend reconvened in the Building at 7:55 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 8388 -93 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2420 PRAIRIE AVE., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. 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 Slavinskas. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8389 -93 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LASALLE STREET AND NOTRE DAME AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. 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 Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8390 -93 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INDIANA EAST -WEST TOLL ROAD AND THE U.S. 31 BYPASS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had third reading. Council Member Duda 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 Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8391 -93 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN MAIN AND MICHIGAN STREETS, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH LINE OF STULL STREET AND RUNNING NORTH TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST -WEST ALLEY. (THE ALLEY LIES BETWEEN THE NEW POLICEMEN'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION BUILDING AND THE NEW REAL SERVICES BUILDING.) This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Washington. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8392 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR NONRECURRING SERVICES RENDERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 17 -47 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE. 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 Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8393 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING SECTION 2 -13 OF ARTICLE 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENTS TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8394 -93 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7994 -89 OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR PROGRAM FUND (FUND 207), APPROPRIATING THE BALANCE REMAINING THEREIN, AND CLOSING SAID FUND. This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of �7 REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1993 - -- - -- -- — — — — -- — nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2054 -93 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 251 EAST SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ZIKER CLEANERS, 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 251 East Sample Street, South Bernd, Indian, and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: The South one -half of Lot Numbered Thirty- seven(37) as shown on the recorded Plat of Denniston and Fellows' Addition to the Town, now City of South Bend, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, Forty (40) feet North and South and One Hundred Thirty (130) feet East and West taken off of the South end thereof. PARCEL II: A strip of land Thirty -three (33) feet East and West by One Hundred Twenty -five (125) feet North and South taken off of and from the entire North end of a parcel of land described as the West one -half (1/2) of the West one - half) of the South One -half (1/2) of Lot Numbered Thirty -eight (38) as shown on the recorded Plat of Denniston & Fellows's Addition to the Town, now City of South Bend. and which has Key Number 18302400883 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. REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1993 SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3) 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. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation. He indicated they planned to construct an addition to their present facility in order to purchase additional washers, dryers and a state -of- the -art water filtration /conservation system. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION 93 -57 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 251 EAST SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ZIKER CLEANERS. At the request of the petitioner, Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue this resolution until July 26, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. RESOLUTION 93 -58 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3605 WEST CLEVELAND ROAD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR AE PISTON PRODUCTS, INC. BUILDING EXPANSION. RESOLUTION 93 -59 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3605 WEST CLEVELAND ROAD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR AE PISTON PRODUCTS, INC., PISTON PROTOTYPE AND SHIRT COATING EQUIPMENT. Due to the fact that there was no presenter in the Chambers, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue these resolutions until July 26, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2055 -93 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3605 WEST CLEVELAND ROAD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SCHAFER GEAR WORKS, 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 814 S. Main St., South Bend IN, and which is particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: All of Lots Numbered One Hundred Nine (109) and One Hundred Ten (110) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st addition to South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend. r7 ej ,)74 REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1993 PARCEL II: All of lots Numbered Two Hundred Fifty -seven (257) and Two Hundred Fifty - eight (258) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's Subdivision of a part of his 1st addition to South Bend City, now a part of the City of South Bend. PARCEL III: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eleven (211 and Two Hundred Twelve (212) as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st Addition to the South Bend City, now within a part of the City of South Bend. PARCEL IV: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Two Hundred Twenty (220) in Garst's First addition to South Bend City, now within a pat of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 41 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, said beginning point being the intersection of the South line of said vacated 14 foot alley with the East right -of -way line of Main Street as now exist: thence north 0 degrees 00100" East (bearing assumed) along said East right -of -way line of Main Street a measured distance of 52.13 feet to the South line of the North 30.00 feet of said Lot Two Hundred Sixty (260); thence North 89 degrees 57'40" East along said South Line and parallel with the North line of said Lot 260, a measured distance of 200.37 feet to the East line of Lot Two Hundred Twelve (212) in Garst's First Addition; thence South 0 degrees 101.21' West along the East line of said Lot 212, a measured distance of 51.93 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot Two Hundred Thirteen (213) in said Garst's First addition being also the Southeast corner of a 14 South 89 foot alley vacated by Vacation Resolution 3444; thence South 89 degrees 56120" West along the South line of said vacated 14 foot alley, a measured distance of 200.25 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL V: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred (213), Two Hundred Fourteen (214), Two Hundred Fifteen (215), Two Hundred Sixteen (216) and the East 10 feet of Lot Numbered Two Hundred Seventeen (217) all as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st Addition of South Bend City, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, excepting therefrom the South 25 feet thereof. PARCEL VI: All of Lots Numbered Two Hundred Eighteen (218), Two Hundred Nineteen (219), and Two Hundred Twenty (220), and the West 15 feet of Lot Numbered Two Hundred Seventeen (217) all as shown on the recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's 1st addition to South Bend city, now within and a part of the City of South Bend, excepting therefrom the South 24.5 feet thereof. With said real estate having the following Key No. 18- 3042 -1621 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 sew 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. Alan DeSomer, Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they planned to purchase new lathes that will be used exclusively for a new customer's orders. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution passed on a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION 93 -61 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HAMILTON & HUEY STREETS AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR 1575 REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1993 REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GREATER SOUTH BEND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Due to the fact that there was no presenter, Council Member Coleman made a motion to continue this bill until July 26, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 58 -93 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on July 26, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to suspend the rules and have first reading on bill nos. 59 and 60 -93, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 59 -93 A BILL FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1994, 1995, AND 1996. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on July 26, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 60 -93 A BILL FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON - BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 1994 AND 1995. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on July 26, and refer it to the Personnel & Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Coleman made a motion to strike Bill No. 38 -93 a rezoning for 1432 South Bend Ave., seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Pat Bryan, 2706 Wall, spoke regarding the expansion of east of the zoo entrance is the only area where the disabled can enjoy the park. Ernest Dickson, 3706 Wall, asked that the Park Board meet in a building accessible to the disabled. Gene Oakly, 2614 York Road, spoke regarding the closing of Calvert. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to give Mr. oakly an additional three minutes. 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 Ladewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST; President ATTEST: City Clerk r