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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1988
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, September 26, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg,
Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda
and Voorde
Absent: None
REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the September 12 meeting of the
Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ John Voorde
/s/ Loretta Duda
Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the September 12, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to appoint Louvenia Cain to the Urban
Enterprise Zone Board, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
Council Member Coleman 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 September 26, at 7:07 p.m., with nine members present.
Chairman Zakrzewski presiding.
BILL NO. 74 -88 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "TRUCK ROUTES ".
Council Member Zakrzewski indicated the Public Works Committee has had meetings on
this bill, and a substitute bill has been filed in the City Clerk's office. He
asked that this bill be continued October. 10. Council Member Puzzello made a motion
to continue this bill, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 82 -88 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 14, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION
2 -169 ENTITLED NON - REVERTING MAINTENANCE FUND.
Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Committee and the
Residential Neighborhood Committee had met on this bill and asked that it be
continued until October 10. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to continue this
bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
ATTEST:
Chairman
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:10 p.m.
Council President Voorde presiding and nine members present.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1647 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 601 WEST BROADWAY
STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A 6 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ALLIED PRODUCTS
CORPORATION.
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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 601 West
Broadway and which is more particularly described as follows;
Two parcels of land being parts of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 37
North, Range 2 East, in the City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County,
Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows:
All of Lots Numbered Thirty -six (36) and Thirty -seven (37) in Samuel Stull's Second
Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana; ALSO, that part of said quarter- section
more particularly described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Tract No. 4 of
the Studebaker Corp. Replat as recorded in Plat Book 11, page 184 in the Office of
the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence North 0 °14100" West (bearing
assumed) along the East line of said Tract No. 4 a distance of 247.35 feet to the
point of beginning for this description; thence South 89 °22140" West along the
South line of Broadway Street projected westerly a distance of 618.58 feet to the
Southeast corner of a tract of land described in a deed to Allied Products Corp. and
recorded in Deed Record 649, pages 497 -503 in said Office of the Recorder; thence
North V01'19" East along the East line of said tract a distance of 1165.66 feet;
thence North 89 °55134" West along the North line of said tract a distance of
279.27 feet to a
Southeasterly corner of a tract of land described in a deed to Cummins Engine
Company, Inc., and recorded in Deed Record 650, pages 173 -183 in said Office of the
Recorder; thence North V04126" East along an East line of said tract a distance
of 145.04 feet to the Southwest corner of a parcel of land described in a deed to
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company recorded in Deed Record 652, pages 427 -433 in
said Office of the Recorder; thence South 89 °50126" East, along the South line of
said parcel, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence North V04126" East, along the East
line of said parcel and an East line of a tract described in a deed to South Bend
Lathe, Inc. recorded in Deed Record 659, pages 637 -640, a distance of 120.28 feet;
thence South 89 °53136" East along a South line of said tract a distance of 647.32
feet; thence South 12 °18'50" East along a Westerly line of said tract a distance
of 162.12 feet to a point; thence North 89 °55121" East along a South line of said
tract a distance of 230.50 feet to the West line of Franklin Street; thence South
0 °21155" East along said West line of Franklin Street a distance of 374.67 feet to
the South line of South Bend City Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 4 in
said Office of the Recorder; thence South V05120" East along the West line of
Franklin Street a distance of 17.35 feet; thence South 88 °58145" West a distance
of 121.36 feet to the East line of said Tract No. 4; thence South V14100" East
along said East line a distance of 870.90 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel 1:
A part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 14, Twp. 37 N., R. 2 E., more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the North Line of the Michigan Central Railroad
Right -of -Way and the East Line of Kendall Street, said point being the Southwest
corner of Tract No. 4 of the Studebaker Corporation Replat, as recorded in Plat Book
11, Page 184, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence
North along the East line of Kendall Street a distance of 233.93 feet to the
intersection of said East line of Kendall Street with the South line of Broadway
Street projected West; thence No. 89 °22140" E. along said South line of Broadway
Street projected West, a distance of 149.32 ft. to the Point of Beginning; thence
continuing No. 89 °22'40" E. along said South line of Broadway Street projected
west a distance of 505.85 ft. to a point; thence No. 00 °01'19" E. a distance of
1165.66 ft. to a point; thence No. 89 °55'34" W. a distance of 506.27 ft. to a
point; thence S. 00 °00100" E. a distance of 1171.80 ft. to the point of beginning.
Parcel 2:
(a) Easement for the purpose of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and
egress to and from Parcel 1, described as follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the North line of the Michigan Central Railroad
Right -of -Way and the East line of Kendall Street, said point being the Southwest
corner of Tract No. 4 of the Studebaker Corporation Replat, as recorded in Plat Book
11, Page 184, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County Indiana; thence
North along the East line of Kendall Street a distance of 233.93 ft. to the
intersection of said East line of Kendall Street with the South line of Broadway
Street projected West; thence No. 89 °22'40" E. along said South line of Broadway
Street projected West a distance of 655.17 feet for a point of beginning; thence
continuing N. 89 °22140" E. along said South line of Broadway Street projected West
a distance of 736.86 ft. to the West line of Franklin Street; thence Northerly along
the said West line of Franklin Street a distance of 74.25 ft. to its intersection
with the North line of Broadway Street projected West; thence S. 89 °22140" W.
along the said North line of Broadway Street projected West a distance of 736:82 ft.
to a point; thence S. 00 °01119" W. a distance of 74.26 ft. to the point of
beginning.
(b) Easement for storm and sanitary sewer drainage purposes from Parcel 1,
described as follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2
East, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 1,402.35 feet North and 149.69 feet East of the S.W. corner of
Tract No. 4 of the Studebaker Corporation Replat as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page
184 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, said line being
also the intersection of the North Line of the Michigan Central Railroad
right -of -way and the East line of Kendall Street; thence S. 00 °00100" E. a
distance of 20.00 feet to a point; thence N. 89 °55134" W. a distance of 203.89
feet to a point; thence N. 00 °00100" E. a distance of 179.52 feet to a point;
thence N. 8V30158" W. a distance of 298.17 feet to the Easterly line of Prairie
Avenue, said line being also the Westerly line of Tract No. 4 of the Studebaker
Corporation Replat as recorded in Plat Book 11, page 184 in the Office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence N. 28 °14142" E. along said Easterly
line of Prairie Avenue a distance of 22.40 feet to a point; thence S. 88 °30158" E.
a distance of 307.59 feet to a point; thence S. 00 °00'00" E. a distance of 179.03
feet to a point; thence S. 89 °55134" E. a distance of 183.86 feet to the point of
beginning.
Also a part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 14, Twp. 37 N., R. 2 E., more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point 298.27 feet North and 149.69 feet East of the S.W. corner of
tract No. 4 of the Studebaker Corporation Replat as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page
184 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, said line being
also the intersection of the North line of the Michigan Central Railroad
right -of -way and the East line of Kendall Street; thence N. 00 °00100" E. a
distance of 20.00 feet to a point; thence N. 89 °44151" W. a distance of 149.18
feet to the E. line of Kendall Street, said line being also the Westerly line of
Tract No. 4 of the Studebaker Corporation Replat, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page
184 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence Southerly
along the said E. line of Kendall Street a distance of 20.00 feet to a point; thence
S. 89 °44151" E. a distance of 149.21 feet to the point of beginning.
(c) Easement for use of railroad purposes to and from Parcel 1, described as
follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2
East, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the North line of the Michigan Central Railroad
right -of -way and the East line of Kendall Street, said point being the S.W. Corner
of Tract No. 4 of the Studebaker Corporation Replat, as recorded in the Plat Book
11, page 184 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana; thence
North along the East line of Kendall Street a distance of 29.90 feet for a point of
beginning; thence continuing North on the said East line of Kendall Street a
distance of 25.00 feet; thence No. 89 °40137" E. a distance of 41.80 feet to the
point of curvature of a curve concave to the Northwest and having a central angel of
77 °11'29" and a radius of 233.09 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve an
arc distance of 314.03 feet to the South line of Broadway Street projected West;
thence N. 89 °22140" E. along said South line a distance of 34.50 feet to its
intersection with a curve concave to the Northwest and having a central angle of
20 °12'58" and a radius of 360.95 feet; thence Southwesterly along said last
described curve an arc distance of 127.36 feet to the point of compound curvature
with a curve concave to the Northwest and having a central angle of 20 °12100" and
a radius of 258.09 feet; thence Southwesterly along said last described curve an arc
distance of 91.21 feet to its intersection with a curve concave to the Northwest and
having a central angle of 9 °29112" and a radius of 716.78 feet; thence
Northeasterly along said last described curve an arc distance of 118.68 feet to the
point of compound curvature with a curve concave to the Northwest and having a
central angle of 35 °45148" and a radius of 270.30 feet; thence Northeasterly along
said last described curve an arc distance of 168.72 feet to the aforesaid South line
of Broadway Street projected West; thence N. 89 °22140" E. along said South line a
distance of 27.40 feet to its intersection with a curve concave to the Northwest and
having a central angle of 28 °36151" and a radius of 295.30 feet; thence
Southwesterly along said last described curve an arc distance of 147.48 feet to its
intersection with a line having a bearing of N. 67 °22140" E.; thence N.
67 °22140" E. along said line a distance of 183.62 feet to the point of curvature
of a curve concave to the Northwest and having a central angle of lV09'21" and
having a radius of 347.70 feet; Northwesterly along said last described curve an arc
distance of 61.63 feet to the aforesaid South line of Broadway Street projected
West; thence N. 89 °22140" E. along said South line a distance of 67.07 feet;
thence S. 67 °22140" W. a distance of 294.02 feet to the point of curvature of a
curve concave to the Northwest and having a central angle of 27 °17157" and a
radius of 658.57 feet; thence Southwesterly along said last described curve an arc
distance of 313.92 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; thence S.
89 °40137" W. a distance of 53.02 feet to the point of beginning.
All of the foregoing being situated in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph,
State of Indiana.
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 has held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council 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
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 the 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 deduction for a period of six (6) years.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, made the presentations for the resolutions. He indicated Allied Stamping
Division plans to renovate the exterior and interior of their building, as well as
expand the office. He indicated that additionally, they plan to upgrade the
equipment. He indicated they are facing mounting competition. He indicated the
purpose of this project is to obtain certification as a preferred supplier to the
Big 3 auto makers by improving capacity and quality. He indicated such
certification will assure continued operations in South Bend. He indicated this
project will save approximately 400 existing jobs. Council Member Coleman made a
motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1648 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3400 OLD CLEVELAND
ROAD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
3 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DISCOUNT MUFFLER TIRE
WHOLESALE, INC., NEW FACILITY.
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 108
North Main, and which is more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL I
A part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (38), Township
Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana, and described as follows: commencing at the Northeast corner
of said Section 38; thence South 89 48105" West (bearing assumed) along the
North line of said Section 28, (also being the centerline of Cleveland Road),
660.00 to a P.K. nail set; thence South 00 00123" West, 40.00 feet to the South
of the right of way of Cleveland Road and the point of beginning; thence
continuing South 00 00123" West, 240.00 feet; thence South 89 48'05" West,
306.00 feet; thence North 00 00123" East, 240.00 feet; thence North 89 48'05"
East, 306.00 feet to the point of beginning,and being known as Lot Numbered
Five -Six (5 -6) on the Proposed Plat of Airport Industrial Park, Phase IV.
Subject to legal highways.
PARCEL II
A tract of land in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight
(28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, City of South Bend,
St. Joseph County, Indiana described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast
corner of Section 28; thence South 89 48'05" West a distance of 660.00 feet
along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 00'23" West a distance of
210.00 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 5 -4 of Phase IV of the Airport
Industrial Park; thence South 89 48105" West a distance of 306.00 feet along the
North line of said lot; thence North 0 00-23" East a distance of 210.00 feet;
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thence North 89 48'05" East a distance of 306.00 feet to the place of beginning,
and being known as Lot Numbered Five -Five (5 -5) on the Proposed Plat of Airport
Industrial Park, Phase IV. The bearing of the South line of the Southeast
Quarter (1/4) of Section 28 is assumed North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
West.
Subject to legal highways.
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 has held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council 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
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 the 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 deduction for a period of three (3)
years.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 16 && -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3400 OLD CLEVELAND
ROAD TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
3 YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR DISCOUNT MUFFLER
TIRE WHOLESALE, INC., NEW FACILITY.
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 3400 Old
Cleveland Road, and which is more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL I
A part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight (38), Township
Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, City of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana, and described as follows: commencing at the Northeast corner
of said Section 38; thence South 89 48105" West (bearing assumed) along the
North line of said Section 28, (also being the centerline of Cleveland Road),
660.00 to a P.K. nail set; thence South 00 00'23" West, 40.00 feet to the South
of the right of way of Cleveland Road and the point of beginning; thence
continuing South 00 00'23" West, 240.00 feet; thence South 89 48'05" West,
306.00 feet; thence North 00 00'23" East, 240.00 feet; thence North 89 48105"
East, 306.00 feet to the point of beginning,and being known as Lot Numbered
Five -Six (5 -6) on the Proposed Plat of Airport Industrial Park, Phase IV.
Subject to legal highways.
PARCEL II
A tract of land in part of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty -eight
(28), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (2) East, City of South Bend,
St. Joseph County, Indiana described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast
corner of Section 28; thence South 89 48'05" West a distance of 660.00 feet
along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 00'23" West a distance of
210.00 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 5 -4 of Phase IV of the Airport
Industrial Park; thence South 89 48'05" West a distance of 306.00 feet along the
North line of said lot; thence North 0 00-23" East a distance of 210.00 feet;
thence North 89 48105" East a distance of 306.00 feet to the place of beginning,
and being known as Lot Numbered Five -Five (5 -5) on the Proposed Plat of Airport
Industrial Park, Phase IV. The bearing of the South line of the Southeast
Quarter (1/4) of Section 28 is assumed North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
West.
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Subject to legal highways.
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 has held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council 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
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 the 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 deduction for a period of five (5)
years.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Malcolm Tuesley,
attorney, made the presentations for the resolutions. He indicated Discount Muffler
planned to construct a new building for light manufacturing, storage and office
space, in order to improve their shipping and receiving business, as well as
consolidate operations under one roof. He indicated three new jobs will be created,
as well as maintaining 14 existing jobs. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 1648 -88, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 1649 -88, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1650 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3620 WEST MCGILL COURT
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 10
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR BANGOR REFRIGERATION
CORP.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3620
West McGill, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 38, Township 38, North, Range 2 East,
of the City of South Bend, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 38; thence South 89 °48'05"
West along the North line of said Quarter Section, 1305.00 feet; thence South
00 °00123" West along the centerline of Kenmore Street, 363.70 feet; thence
South 09 °59'37" East along said centerline 486.87 feet to the centerline
intersection of Kenmore Street and McGill Street; thence South 80 °00123" West
along the centerline of McGill Street, 303.50 feet; thence North 89 °59'37"
West along aid centerline, 270.66 feet to the point of beginning,thence South
00 °00123" West, 401.41 feet; thence North 89 °59137" West, 523.23 feet to the
point of beginning and containing 4.823 acres, more or less, and is subject to
all easements, restrictions, and or limitations of record.
as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code
6- 1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council has held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
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WHEREAS, the Council 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
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 the 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 deduction for a period of ten (10) years.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1651 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3620 WEST MCGILL COURT
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 5
YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR BANGOR
REFRIGERATION CORP.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic
Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3620
West McGill, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 38, Township 38, North, Range 2 East,
of the City of South Bend, German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 38; thence South 89 °48105"
West along the North line of said Quarter Section, 1305.00 feet; thence South
00 °00'23" West along the centerline of Kenmore Street, 363.70 feet; thence
South 09 °59137" East along said centerline 486.87 feet to the centerline
intersection of Kenmore Street and McGill Street; thence South 80 °00123" West
along the centerline of McGill Street, 303.50 feet; thence North 89 °59137"
West along aid centerline, 270.66 feet to the point of beginning,thence South
00 °00'23" West, 401.41 feet; thence North 89 °59137" West, 523.23 feet to the
point of beginning and containing 4.823 acres, more or less, and is subject to
all easements, restrictions, and or limitations of record.
as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public
hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code
6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council has held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council 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
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 the 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 deduction for a period of five (5)
years.
SECTION III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Fayez Ibrahim, President
of Bangor Refrigeration Corporation, made the presentation for the resolution. He
indicated they planned to build a facility in South Bend to manufacturer
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refrigeration units to display products for the food industry. He indicated the
project will create sixty full -time jobs within the first year. Kevin Hughes,
Project Future, indicated they have been working with this company to assist them in
relocating to South Bend. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 1650 -88, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 1651 -88, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution
was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 83 -88 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 1ST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF FRANCES STREET, RUNNING SOUTH FROM
COLFAX STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET, ALL IN
WHITTEN'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 17 COTTRELL'S FIRST ADDITION.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill
for third reading and public hearing October 10, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 84 -88 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST
EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF COLFAX STREET, RUNNING WEST FROM FRANCES
STREET, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 166 FEET.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for third reading and public hearing October 10, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 85 -88 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: NORTH TWO
HUNDRED TWELVE (212) FEET OF THE FIRST NORTH SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF
MICHIGAN RUNNING BETWEEN NAVARRE AND MARION STREETS. ALSO, THE
EAST ONE HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE (165) FEET OF THE FIRST EAST WEST
ALLEY NORTH OF MARION RUNNING BETWEEN MICHIGAN AND ST. JOSEPH
STREETS. ALL BEING IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Duda made a motion to set this bill for
third reading and public hearing October 10, and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation
Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 86 -88 A BILL APPROPRIATING $18,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURPOSE OF COMPLETION OF THE SOUND
REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND FOR REFINISHING THE STAGE DECK AT THE
MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for third reading and public hearing October 10, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set Bill No. 105 -87 for third reading and
public hearing October 10, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set Bill No. 69 -88 for third reading and
public hearing October 24, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion
carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, discussed the New Energy Corporation's chemical
discharge into the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Max Moore, 602 Harrison, discussed the possibility of a transfer station that could
be used by the small trash haulers.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Soderberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
City Clerk Presi ent