HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-87 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING
July 27, 1987
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 27, at 4:30 P.M. The
meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Braboy, Beck, Puzzello,
Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, Voorde
and Serge,
Absent: None
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council Member Beck made a motion to set the August 10 meeting at 4:30 p.m.,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
REPORTS
Council Member Braboy indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on Resolutions
65, 66, 67 and 68 -87 and recommended them favorably.
Council Member Beck indicated that the leaf burning report from City Engineer, John
Leszczynski, due today, would be given on September 14. Council Member Barcome made
a motion to accept September 14, for this report, seconded by Council Member
Paszek. The motion carried.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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 27, at 4:37 p.m., with nine members present.
Chairman Puzzello presiding.
BILL NO. 71 -87 A BILL DELETING CHAPTER 14
ENTITLED "PROPERTY."
This being the time heretofore set for public
and opponents were given an opportunity to be
Attorney, made the presentation for the bill.
Chapter 14.5 of the Code entitled "Property ",
of municipal law. Council Member Taylor made
Council favorably, seconded by Council Member
.5 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE,
hearing on the above bill, proponents
heard. Eugenia Schwartz, City
She indicated this bill deletes
since State law now governs this area
a motion to recommend this bill to the
Serge. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member
. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
Ch n
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 p.m. Council
President Serge presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7787 -87 A BILL DELETING CHAPTER 14.5 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "PROPERTY."
This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1524 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 516 SOUTH MICHIGAN ST. AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as 516 South Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
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REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 1987
South 1/2 Lot #9 Samuel Martin's Addition
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission 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 has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
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. That 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 II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/S/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde
made a motion to amend this resolution in Section 2, delete five insert two, add a
new Section 4 to read: The abatement deduction shall be for six years. This
determination is made under the authority of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. Current Section
Four would be Section Five., seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried. Richard Lutin, 111 E. Main, Niles, indicated he planned to renovate this
building and use it as a music store. He indicated one full -time employee, and two
part -time employees will be hired. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt
this resolution, seconded by Council Member Beck. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council Members Barcome and Paszek.)
Council Member Taylor made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1525 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 701 SOUTH CHAPIN STREET AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as 701 South Chapin Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described follows:
Situate in St. Joseph County in the State of Indiana:
That part of Bank Out Lots No. Seventy -six (76), Seventy -seven (77) and
Seventy -eight (78) of the Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend platted
by the State Bank of Indiana, and a Bank Out Lots Ninety -one (91), Ninety -two
(92), Ninety -three (93), One Hundred Four (104), One Hundred Five (105) and One
Hundred Six (106) of the 2nd Plat of the Out Lots of the Town, now City of South
Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, bounded by the following described
line: Beginning at a point on the East line of Arnold St. 669.54 feet North of
the South line of said Bank Out Lot Ninety -three (93); thence Northeasterly at
an angle to the right of 61045' a distance of 52.48 feet; thence at an angle
to the right of 20014' a distance of 43.28 feet; thence at an angle to the
right of 8020' a distance of 211.68 feet; thence at an angle to the right of
16027' for a distance of 91.39 feet; thence at an angle to the right of 005'
a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the right of 007' a distance of
50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0051a distance of 50.0 feet;
thence at an angle to the right of 002' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an
angle to the left of 0012' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the
right of 0017' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the right of
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3041' a distance of 49.52 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0027' a
distance of 100.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0050' a distance of
50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0052' a distance of 50.0 feet;
thence at an angle to the left of 1013' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an
- angle to the left of 0054' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the
left of 0028' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of
005' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0011' a
distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0027' a distance of
50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0017' a distance of 50.0 feet;
thence at an angle to the left of 0025' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an
angle to the left of 009' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the
right of 7030' a distance of 18.56 feet; thence at an angle to the left of
19010' a distance of 82.19 feet to a point on the South right of way of the
New York Central Railroad; thence at an angle to the right of 1009' a distance
of 114.58 feet, along said right of way; thence at an angle to the left of
1013' or at an angle with the West line of Chapin Street of North 77048'
West a distance of 64.7 feet along said Right of Way, to the iintersection of
the said Right of Way and the West line of Chapin Street, said intersection is
361.25 feet North of the center line of Ford Street at the West line of Chapin
Street; thence South on the West line of Chapin Street a distance of 966.96 feet
to the North line of Dunham Street; thence West along the North line of Dunham
Street a distance of 351.78 feet to the East line of 3rd alley West of Chapin
Street, thence North on the East line of said alley a distance of 129.36 feet to
the North line of the 1st alley North of Dunham Street, thence West along the
North line of aforesaid alley a distance of 959.8 feet to the West line of
McPherson Street, thence South along the West line of McPherson Street a
distance of 766.55 feet to the North line of Sample Street, thence West along
the North line of Sample Street a distance of 306.95 feet to the East line of
Arnold Street, thence North along the East line of Arnold Street a distance of
1277.4 feet to the South line of Bank Out Lot Ninety -three (93) (and the South
line of Ford Street), thence East on the South line of Bank Out Lot Ninety -three
(93) a distance of 225.0 feet to a point, thence North on a line parallel with
and 225.0 feet East of East line of Arnold Street a distance of 145.5 feet to
the North line of the first alley South of Grace Street, thence West on the
North line of the aforesaid alley a distance of 65.0 feet to a point; thence
North on a line parallel with and 160.0 feet East of the East line of Arnold
Street a distance of 115.5 feet to the South line of Grace Street; thence East
on the south line of Grace Street a distance of 89.0 feet to a point; thence
North on aline parallel with and 249.0 feet East of the East line of Arnold
Street a distance of 165.5 feet to the North line of the alley North of Grace
Street; thence West along the North line of the aforesaid alley a distance of
249.0 feet to the East line of Arnold Street; thence North along the East line
of Arnold Street a distance of 243.0 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to an easement for an alley 10 feet wide the West line of which is 225.0
feet East of the East line of Arnold Street and extends from Grace Street to
Ford Street, also an easement for intersection of the alley North of Grace
Street with the alley East of Arnold Street.
Also a part of Bank Out Lot No. Ninety -three (93) of the 2nd Plat of Out Lots of
the Town, now City of South Bend platted by the State Bank of Indiana, described
as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Grace Street
and the East line of Arnold Street; thence North along the East line of Arnold
Street a distance of 115.5 feet to the South line of alley North of Grace
Street; thence East on the South line of aforesaid alley a distance of 40.0
feet; thence South on a line parallel with and 40.0 feet East of the East line
of Arnold Street a distance of 115.5 feet to the North line of Grace Street;
thence West along the North line of Grace Street a distance of 40.0 feet to the
point of beginning.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission 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 has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
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. That 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 II. That this designation shall be limited to two (2) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
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SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. The Abatement deduction shall be for three (3) years. This
determination is made under the authority of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION V. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1526 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 701 SOUTH CHAPIN STREET AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area
commonly known as 701 West Chapin Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Situate in St. Joseph County in the State of Indiana:
That part of Bank Out Lots No. Seventy -six (76), Seventy -seven (77) and
Seventy -eight (78) of the Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend platted
by the State Bank of Indiana, and a Bank Out Lots Ninety -one (91), Ninety -two
(92), Ninety -three (93), One Hundred Four (104), One Hundred Five (105) and One
Hundred Six (106) of the 2nd Plat of the Out Lots of the Town, now City of South
Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana, bounded by the following described
line: Beginning at a point on the East line of Arnold St. 669.54 feet North of
the South line of said Bank Out Lot Ninety -three (93); thence Northeasterly at
an angle to the right of 61045' a distance of 52.48 feet; thence at an angle
to the right of 20014' a distance of 43.28 feet; thence at an angle to the
right of 8020' a distance of 211.68 feet; thence at an angle to the right of
16027' for a distance of 91.39 feet; thence at an angle to the right of 005'
a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the right of 007' a distance of
50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0051a distance of 50.0 feet;
thence at an angle to the right of 002' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an
angle to the left of 0012' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the
right of 0017' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the right of
30411distance of 49.52 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0027' a
distance of 100.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0050' a distance of
50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0052' a distance of 50.0 feet;
thence at an angle to the left of 1013' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an
angle to the left of 0054' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the
left of 0028' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of
005' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0011' a
distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0027' a distance of
50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the left of 0017' a distance of 50.0 feet;
thence at an angle to the left of 0025' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an
angle to the left of 009' a distance of 50.0 feet; thence at an angle to the
right of 7030' a distance of 18.56 feet; thence at an angle to the left of
19010' a distance of 82.19 feet to a point on the South right of way of the
New York Central Railroad; thence at an angle to the right of 1009' a distance
of 114.58 feet, along said right of way; thence at an angle to the left of
1013' or at an angle with the West line of Chapin Street of North 77048'
West a distance of 64.7 feet along said Right of Way, to the intersection of the
said Right of Way and the West line of Chapin Street, said intersection is
361.25 feet North of the center line of Ford Street at the West line of Chapin
Street; thence South on the West line of Chapin Street a distance of 966.96 feet
to the North line of Dunham Street; thence West along the North line of Dunham
Street a distance of 351.78 feet to the East line of 3rd alley West of Chapin
Street, thence North on the East line of said alley a distance of 129.36 feet to
the North line of the 1st alley North of Dunham Street, thence West along the
North line of aforesaid alley a distance of 959.8 feet to the West line of
McPherson Street, thence South along the West line of McPherson Street a
distance of 766.55 feet to the North line of Sample Street, thence West along
the North line of Sample Street a distance of 306.95 feet to the East line of
Arnold Street, thence North along the East line of Arnold Street a distance of
1277.4 feet to the South line of Bank Out Lot Ninety -three (93) (and the South
line of Ford Street), thence East on the South line of Bank Out Lot Ninety -three
(93) a distance of 225.0 feet to a point, thence North on a line parallel with
and 225.0 feet East of East line of Arnold Street a distance of 145.5 feet to
the North line of the first alley South of Grace Street, thence West on the
North line of the aforesaid alley a distance of 65.0 feet to a point; thence
North on a line parallel with and 160.0 feet East of the East line of Arnold
Street a distance of 115.5 feet to the South line of Grace Street; thence East
on the south line of Grace Street a distance of 89.0 feet to a point; thence
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North on aline parallel with and 249.0 feet East of the East line of Arnold
Street a distance of 165.5 feet to the North line of the alley North of Grace
Street; thence West along the North line of the aforesaid alley a distance of
249.0 feet to the East line of Arnold Street; thence North along the East line
of Arnold Street a distance of 243.0 feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to an easement for an alley 10 feet wide the West line of which is 225.0
feet East of the East line of Arnold Street and extends from Grace Street to
Ford Street, also an easement for intersection of the alley North of Grace
Street with the alley East of Arnold Street.
Also a part of Bank Out Lot No. Ninety -three (93) of the 2nd Plat of Out Lots of
the Town, now City of South Bend platted by the State Bank of Indiana, described
as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the North line of Grace Street
and the East line of Arnold Street; thence North along the East line of Arnold
Street a distance of 115.5 feet to the South line of alley North of Grace
Street; thence East on the South line of aforesaid alley a distance of 40.0
feet; thence South on a line parallel with and 40.0 feet East of the East line
of Arnold Street a distance of 115.5 feet to the North line of Grace Street;
thence West along the North line of Grace Street a distance of 40.0 feet to the
point of beginning.
the East line of Arnold Street a distance of 165.5 feet to the North line of the
alley North of Grace Street; thence West along the North line of the aforesaid
alley a distance of 249.0 feet to the East line of Arnold Street; thence North
along the East line of Arnold Street a distance of 243.0 feet to the point of
beginning.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission 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 has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
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. That 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
personal property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to accept substitute Resolution No. 67 -87 on file with the City Clerk,
seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Ernest Szarwark, attorney,
indicated Allied Products is a diversified corporation which owns two divisions in
South Bend, South Bend Stamping Division and White Farm. He indicated these
abatements are for the White Farm, or New Idea Division, which is located at 701
South Chapin He indicated they plan to upgrade the sprinkler system, install new
convayors, overhaul the elevator, and do other miscellaneous building revamping. He
indicated they also planned to purchase numerous pieces of factory machinery. He
indicated this project will save approximately fifty jobs . Council Member Taylor
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1525 -87, seconded by Council Member Barcome.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1526 -87, as amended, seconded by Council
Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1527 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 220 WEST ECKMAN STREET AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT.
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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 220 West Eckman Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described as follows:
Real Estate in St. Joseph County, in the State of Indiana, described as follows:
A tract of land located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 37
North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and
described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pipe at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of
said Section 24; thence North 00000'00" East (all bearings assumed) along the
West line of the said Quarter Section, 1136.35 feet to a 4" fence post, said
point being at the South Right of Way of Eckman Street (50' Right of Way);
thence North 88048143" East along the said Right of Way line of Eckman Street
343.75 feet to a point identified by a cross cut in concrete, said point being
on the Right of Way line of Pennsylvania System Vandalia Rail Road Company (99'
Right of Way); thence Southwesterly along the said Rail Road Right of Way
1174.85 feet measured on a curve to the right having a radius of 5682.44 feet,
subtended by a chord having a bearing of South 13008102" West and a chord
length of 1172.80 feet; thence South 88059132" West, 77.20 feet to the Point
of Beginning and containing 6.035 acres more or less.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission 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 has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
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. That 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 or personal) property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
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.
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Voorde
made a motion to accept the substitute resolution on file with the City Clerk,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, indicated that Sibley's intended to increase the capacity at the foundry
in order to enable them to produce more intricate and complex products. He
indicated this expansion was a vital component to the Company's survival in an
increasing competitive environment. He indicated sixty to seventy -five new jobs
will be created. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt this resolution, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1528 -87 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR
THE STATE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND PROGRAM.
(INTRACOMP INC.)
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, is dedicated to pursuing economic
development through promoting growth of businesses which stimulate the local economy
and thereby benefit the people of South Bend as a whole; and
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WHEREAS, IntraComp Inc., project will benefit the local economy, specifically by
increasing its present staff level of 22 employees to 52 employees, for a total of
30 new jobs; and
WHEREAS, IntraComp Inc., is located in the South Bend area, but their present
leased facility does not provide the firm with the space for expansion. In an
effort to retain the existing business and facilitate the firm's expansion, a site
has been tentatively selected that is located in Phase IV of the Industrial
Foundation's Airport Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, the site will require various site improvements including water, sewer,
and road work. The receipt of a State Industrial Development Grant will enable the
City of South Bend to finance this project with a fifty percent (50a) match of that
cost, not to exceed $75,000., for the purpose of providing IntraComp adequate water,
sewer, and access to their property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Council hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor of the
City of South Bend to submit a State Industrial Development Grant application to the
Indiana Department of Commerce for the IntraComp project.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
passage by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and approval by
the Mayor.
/s/ Joseph T. Serge
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Sherrie Shane, Department
of Economic Development, indicated IntraComp is located in the South Bend area,
however, their present facility does not provide space for expansion. She indicated
a site in the Industrial Foundation's Airport Industrial Park has been selected, and
the company has indicated it will make a capital investment of approximately
$850,000 and will create thirty full -time jobs within two years. She indicated this
grant of $75,000 will be matched locally with $37,500 coming from the LRSF, and
$37,500 coming from the Industrial Foundation. She indicated these proceeds will be
used to construct an access road and to extend water and sewer lines to the project
site. Council Member Barcome made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Paszek. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 72 -87 A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing August 10, at 4:30 p.m., and refer it to the
Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 73 -87 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: SCOTT STREET
RUNNING FROM THE NORTHERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY OF LINCOLNWAY WEST TO THE
SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF MARION STREET EXTENDED WEST, FOR AN
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE OF 107 FEET ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA AND BEING PARTS OF KENT & GARRISON AND SMITH &
JACKSON SUBDIVISIONS.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for
second reading and public hearing August 10, at 4:30 p.m., and refer it to the
Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 74 -87 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS ANIMALS AND FOWL.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing August 24, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Barccme. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reports from Area Plan:
Council Member Beck made a motion to set Bill No. 27 -87 for public hearing and
second reading August 24, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
Council Member Beck made a motion to set Bill No. 55 -87 for public hearing and
second reading September 14, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Joseph Guentert, 2510 Corby, spoke regarding the interest rate on the stadium.
Norman Primus, 1833 Campeau, spoke regarding the leaf burning bill.
Ken Donnelly, 2605 Frederickson, spoke regarding tax abatement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Barcome made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED: