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REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 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, October 10, 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
Absent: Council Member Voorde
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 26 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 26, meeting
of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Duda. 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 Monday, October 10, at 7:05 p.m., with nine members
present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding.
BILL NO. 105 -87 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE NORTHEAST
NEIGHBORHOOD OF 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
indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it
to the Council favorably. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was
favorable. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the substitute bill on
file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Puzzello made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this was
a very viable neighborhood and it was becoming a very strong single family
neighborhood. She indicated that changing the zoning to "A" will not effect the
existing duplex, multi - family, office, or commercial uses as they would have vested
rights. John Reese, 1121, White Oak and James Webster, 1133 N. Burns, spoke in
favor of this zoning. Art Quigley, 1019 N. Frances, spoke against the rezoning of
two parcels. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion
carried.
BILL NO. 41 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF JACKSON & IRONWOOD RDS., 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
indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee recommended this bill to the Council
favorably. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan, gave the staff report, which was favorable.
Mike Danch, Pierce & Associates, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated
they were requesting this 100 acre site be rezoned to "A" Residential in order to
build 389 single family home sites. He indicated these homes will be connected to
city water and sewers. He indicated the price range for these homes will be $65,000
to $100,000. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried.
Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two
bills, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
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.
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.
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This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bills, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas
indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee recommended these bills to the Council
favorably, as amended. Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, the Council attorney read the
following amendments: Bill No. 83 -88 - Renumber Section 5 to Section 6 and add a
new Section 5: This vacation is subject to the following condition being met by the
petitioner: Providing access easements across said alley to the City as required by
the Board of Public Works at its meeting of October 3, 1988. Bill No. 84 -88 -
Renumber Section 5 to Section 6. New Section 5: This vacation is subject to the
following conditions being met by the petitioner: (1) Providing an access easement
to the garage located on the northeast corner of Lot No. 4; (2) Providing a guard
rail at the petitioner's expense along the east lot line of Lot No. 3; (3)
Maintaining 45° parking in the area immediately along the western boundary in the
area of Lot No. 10; and (4) Providing access easements across said alley to the
City as required by the Board of Public Works at its meeting of October 3, 1988.
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to accept these amendments, seconded by
Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. Robert Henry, 404 S. Frances,
indicated they were asking that these alleys be vacated to allow parking for
doctors' offices. Dr. Edward Lawton, 15644 Robin Lane, indicated that if the extra
parking is provided it will help to satisfy the neighborhood. Council Member
Puzzello made a motion to recommend Bill No. 83 -88 to the Council favorably, as
amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member
Slavinskas made a motion to recommend Bill No. 84 -88 to the Council favorably, as
amended, 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 being the time heretofore set for public hearing
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard.
indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met o
to the Council favorably. Joseph Amaral, attorney, m
bill. He indicated the purpose of the vacation was t
build a day care center on the property. He indicate
to the public. Council Member Luecke made a motion t
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman.
BILL NO. 74 -88
on the above bill, proponents
Council Member Slavinskas
n this bill and recommended it
ade the presentation for the
o permit Memorial Hospital to
d this center would be opened
o recommend this bill to the
The motion carried.
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "TRUCK ROUTES ".
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 Zakrzewski
indicated the Public Works Committee recommended the amended version of this bill
favorable. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to accept the substitute bill on
file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
Council Member Slavinskas made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the
substitute version of this bill defines truck as a vehicle having three (3) axles,
or a vehicle over ten thousand gross vehicle weight; a truck may vary not more than
nine blocks off the truck route to the next subsequent delivery; and adds Logan
Street as a truck route. Abraham Marcus, president of South Bend Freight, spoke in
favor of this bill. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. 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 Coleman made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until
October 24, seconded by Council Member Coleman. 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 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
indicated the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended
it to the Council favorable. Dale Balsbaugh, Morris Auditorium Manager, made the
presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to
complete the installation of the sound reinforcement system and refinish the stage
deck. Council Member Soderberg made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorable, 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 Luecke. The motion carried.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
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City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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 7:45 p.m.
Council Vice President Puzzello presiding and eight members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
NO. 7918 -88
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE
NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Luecke.
The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Luecke. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7919 -88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF JACKSON & IRONWOOD
RDS., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Luecke mad
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO.'7920 -88 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE
PROPERTY: 1ST NORTH -SOUTH
STREET, RUNNING SOUTH FROM
OF APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET,
OF LOT 17 COTTRELL'S FIRST
a motion to pass this bill,
a roll call vote of eight
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
ALLEY WEST OF FRANCES
COLFAX STREET FOR A DISTANCE
ALL IN WHITTEN'S SUBDIVISION
ADDITION.
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
Zakrzewski. The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass
this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote
of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7921 -88 AN ORDINANCE 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 third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Luecke.
The motion carried. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7922 -88 AN ORDINANCE 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 third reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7923 -88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "TRUCK ROUTES ".
This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski 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 Soderberg made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7924 -88 AN ORDINANCE 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 third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
eight ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1652 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH ,
BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 614 N. MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT .
(MEMORIAL /HOLLADAY OFFICE PARK ASSOCIATES)
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 614 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described as follows:
Lots 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 as shown on the recorded Plat of Rockstroh Brothers
Addition to the city of South Bend; also Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13
as shown on the recorded Plat of Dinan's Subdivision of Lots 36 -41, inclusive of
Rockstroh's Second Addition to the city of South Bend; along with adjacent vacated
alleys and Dinan Court;
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76; and
WHEREAS , the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1. 1- 12.1 -1, et seq. , and qualifies as an exception to the provisions of
South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76, due to the extraordinary costs involved with
the proposed skywalk and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries
and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and
WHEREAS , the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the city of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for
Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the
petitioner meet the requirements of I . C. 6 -1 . 1 -12 . 1 -1 et seq. , and qualifies
as an exception to the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 due to
the extraordinary costs involved with the proposed skywalk.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose
employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment of rehabilitation;
C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that
can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or
rehabilitation; and
E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction all of
which satisfy the requirements of I.C. , 6 -1. 1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III . The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the
benefits identified in the State of Benefits set forth as sections I through III of
the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the completed
Statement of Benefits Form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient
to justify the deduction granted under Section 6- 1. 1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
real property tax abatement.
SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited
to 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.
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SECTION VII. 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. Council Member Luecke
indicated the Human Resources Committee recommended this resolution to the Council
favorably. David Behr, a representative of The Holladay Corporation, made the
presentation for the resolution. He indicated would like their request for the
expansion of the tax abatement boundaries be withdrawn. He indicated asking for
approval of a three year abatement. Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke against this
resolution. John Wojtan, 6216 Exeter Ct., spoke against tax abatement. Council
Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
88 -68 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 108 NORTH MAIN STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A 6 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR JMS BUILDING
REHABILITATION.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this resolution until October 24,
1988, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1653 -88 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 I305 PRAIRIE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A (3)
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND SCRAP
AND PROCESSING DIVISION.
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 1305 Prairie, South Bend, Indiana, and
which is more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL 1 - BOUNDARY SURVEY
Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
DESCR1PT1ON:
A parcel of land being a part of the North Half of Section 14, Township 37
North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County,
Indiana, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point in the West line of Prairie Avenue, 45.00 feet South by
rectangular measurement, from the South line of Garst Street in said City: thence
South 280 °16' -39" West, along said West line of Prairie Avenue, a distance of
945.84 feet to the place of beginning for this description; thence continuing South
28 °16' 39" West, along said West line of Prairie Avenue, a distance of 90.00 feet
to the Northerly line of a parcel of land conveyed to L @ A Enterprises by deed
recorded as instrument number 8218566 in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County, Indiana; thence North 61 °44113" West, along said Northerly line, a
distance of 370.15 feet to the Westerly line of said L & A Enterprises tract of
land; thence South 28 °10'18" West, along said Westerly line, the Westerly line of
a parcel of land conveyed to L & A Enterprises by deed recorded as instrument
numbered 8218567, a distance of 240.00 feet to an angle point, thence South
28 °48'14" West along the Westerly line of a parcel of land conveyed to Indiana
Bell Telephone Company, Inc. by deed recorded in Book 665, Page 463 in said
Recorder's Office and its Southerly projection a distance of 313.61 feet; thence
South 59 °- 05' -32" West, a distance of 325.48 feet; thence South 00- 39'44" West, a
distance of 7.30 feet; thence North 84 °- 35' -10" West a distance of 56.24 feet to a
point of curvature; thence Southwesterly along a curve to the left having a radius
of 523.66 feet, a central angle of 18 °- 38' -47" and limited in length by a chord of
169.67 feet that bears South 860.05'.27" West to a point of tangency; thence South
760- 46' -03" West a distance of 175.60 feet to a point on a non - tangent curve; thence
Northeasterly along a curve to the left having a radius of 272.37 feet, a central
angle of 700-56' 52" and limited in length by a chord of 316.13 feel that bears
North 35° 35' 57" East to a point of tangency; thence North 0 ° -07' 28" East, a
distance of 1 108.76 feet; thence North 67 °- 39' -57" East, a distance of 330.91
feet; thence South 89° 58' 01 ", East a distance of 398.62 feet; thence South
890 - 581.10" East, a distance of 307.58 feet; thence
South 89 °46' 31" East a distance of 582.58 feet; thence South 28° 6' 58" West a
distance of 50.99 feet; thence North 89° 46' 31" West a distance of 558.69 feet;
thence North 89° 58' 10" West a distance of 21
2.73 feet; thence South 28 °15' 41" West a distance of 582.69 feet; thence South
61 °44' -13" East a distance of 680.30 feet to the place of beginning containing
21.97 acres more or less. Subject to any easement, covenants or restrictions of
record.
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PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA DESCRIPTION:
A parcel OF land being a part of the northwest 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 V1Z.
Beginning at a point on the present south line of Sample Street in said City
(said Sample Street being 71 ,000 feet wide and said present south line being 13.25
feet south of the former south line), said point being North 90° 00' -00" East
(Bearing assumed), a distance of 297.00 feet from the intersection of said present
south line with the east line of Webster Street; thence north 90 °00100" East,
along said present south line, a distance of 264.00 feet; thence south 0 °- 07' -10"
east, parallel with said Webster Street, a distance of 336.75 feet; thence south
90 °- 001.00" West, parallel with said present south line, a distance of 100.00
feet; thence south 0 °07110" East, parallel with said Webster Street, a distance of
184.00 feet; thence south 90 °00' -00" West, parallel with said south line, a
distance of 82.50 feet; thence South 0 °- 07' -10" East, parallel with said webetez
Street, a distance of 41 .00 feet; thence South 90 °- 00' -00" West, parallel with
said south line, a distance of 81 .50 feet; thence North 0 °- 07' -10" West, parallel
with said Webster Street, a distance of 561 .75 feet to the point of beginning
containing 2.810 acres more or less. Subject to any easements, covenants or
restrictions of record.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1 .1 -1 2.1 -1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76 et seq and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1 .1- 12.1.1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76, et seq., and
has further prepared maps and plats showing the other information regarding the area
in question as required by law; and boundaries and such other information regarding
the area in question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for
Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the
Petitioner meet the requirements of I.C. 6 -1 .1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2.76 et seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION 11. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose
employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits
that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment
or rehabilitation; and
E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, all of
which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 6,1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the
benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as sections 1 through it
of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement
of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify
the deduction granted under Section 6 -1 .1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
real property tax abatement.
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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.
SECT10N VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three years.
SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be
published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common
Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
indicated the Human Resources Committee recommended this resolution to the Council
favorably. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend this resolution by adding
three years in the title and in Section VI, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas.
The motion carried. Delmer Richmond, Secretary- Treasurer of Sturgis Iron & Metal,
made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated that since the purchase of
South Bend Scrap in May of 1987, the volume of business has increased to the point
where it exceeds the capacity of the existing building. He indicated they planned
to build an addition to their present building, as well as expand their metal
warehouse operation. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1654 -88 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 2750 FOUNDATION DRIVE,
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE
(3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PETER ADAMS,
JUDY W. ADAMS, TED SPEAR, DEBRA E. SPEAR
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 2750 Foundation Drive, South
Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A PART of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East,
of the City of South Bend, Indiana, being also a part of Lot 4 -3 of the Airport
Industrial Park - Phase III, and is described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, said point being at the centerline of Lathrop
Drive; thence South 89 °57133" West (bearing assumed) along the South line of the
Southwest Quarter of said Section 28, 171.27 feet; thence North 00 °0147" East
along the centerline of Foundation Drive, 2178.77 feet; thence South 89059,13" East,
40.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 00 °0147" East, 234.09 feet;
thence South 89 °59113" East, 450.00 feet; thence South 00 °0147" West, 234.09
feet; thence North 89 °59113" West, 450.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, and
containing 2.418 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements, restrictions, and
or limitations of record
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seq. ,
and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2- 76, et seq.,
and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other
information regarding the area in question as required by law; and
WHEREAS , the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for
Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the
Petitioner meets the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. , and qualifies
under the provisions of South Bend, Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seq. , for tax
abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and find the following:
u i.
A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose
employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits
that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment
or rehabilitation; and
E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, which
satisfies the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the
benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections 1 through II
of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement
of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify
the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for 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, 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 /John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on this resolution and recommended
it to the Council favorably. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend the bill
by renumbering Section VI to VII and inserting Section VI to read: "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. ", seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried. John Peddycord, attorney, made the presentation for
the resolution. He indicated the petitioner proposes to construct a new building.
He indicated the building will be used for office space and a portion will be used
for a production line to manufacture custom stained glass plaques. He indicated
they will also purchase new equipment for the manufacture of the plaques. Pete
Adams, 56550 CR 19, Elkhart, passed out a brochure on the project and showed two
stained glass plaques they manufacture. Council Member Luecke made a motion to
adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1655 -88 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 2750 FOUNDATION DRIVE,
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CREATIVE
GLASS, INC
WHEREAS, a petition for personal 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 2750 Foundation Drive, South
Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
A PART of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East,
of the City of South Bend, Indiana, being also a part of Lot 4 -3 of the Airport
Industrial Park - Phase III, and is described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28,
Township 38 North, Range 2 East, said point being; at the centerline of Lathrop
Drive; thence South 89 °57133" West (bearing assumed) along the South line of the
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Southwest quarter of said Section 28, 171.27 feet; thence North 00 °00147" East
along the centerline of Foundation Drive, 2178.77 feet; thence South 89 °59113"
East, 40.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 00 °0147" East, 234.09
feet; thence South 89 °59113" East, 450.00 feet; thence South 00 °00147" West,
234.09 feet; thence North 89 °59113" West, 450.00 feet to the Point of Beginning,
and containing 2.418 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements, restrictions,
and or limitations of record
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq. , and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seg: ,
and;
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation
and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to
determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et. seq. , and South Bend Municipal Code Section 2- 76, et seq.,
and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other
information regarding the area in question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I . The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for
Personal Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the
Petitioner meets the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Number 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement.
SECTION II . The Common Council hereby determines and finds
the following:
A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is
reasonable for projects of this nature;
B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose
employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation;
C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be
employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result
from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation;
D. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits
that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment
or rehabilitation; and
E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, which
satisfies the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
SECTION III . The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed
described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield the
benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections 1 through II
of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the
Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient
to justify the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of
the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
personal 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 five (5) years.
SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the
adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax abatement to be
published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common
Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration.
SECTION VIII . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/S/ John Voorde
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
indicated the Human Resources Committee met on this resolution and recommended it to
the Council favorably. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend the bill by
renumbering Section VI to VII and inserting Section VI to read: "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. ", seconded by Council Member
Coleman. The motion carried. Richard Peddycord, attorney, made the presentation
for resolution. He indicated this abatement was for personal property that will be
used in the newly constructed facility at 2750 Foundation Drive. Council Member
Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes.
88 -76 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 400
WEST SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND LATHE, INC.
88 -77 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 400
WEST SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH
BEND LATHE, INC.
Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on these bills until
October 24, 1988, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 87 -88 A BILL TRANSFERRING $12,920.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing October 24, and refer it to the Human
Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 88 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2210
WILSON ST., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 89 -88 A BILL VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY; THE FIRST 14
FOOT WIDE EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF COLFAX AVE., WEST FROM BRIDGE
STREET (VACATED) FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 66 FEET. ALL
BEING IN A PART OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A
PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing October 24, and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 90 -88 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 2 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS
"THE COMMON COUNCIL"
This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing October 24, and refer it to the Rules
Committee, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF TH FLOOR
Joseph Guentert, 3510 Corby, sp
Authority.
John Wojtan, 6260 Exeter, asked
Building be extended to over an
There being no further business
Council Member Soderberg made a
Zakrzewski. The motion carried
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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that handicapped parking around the County -City
hour.
to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Presi ent