HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-89 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1989
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, February 13, 1989, 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 January 23, 1989 meeting of the
Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend the same be approved.
/s/ Ann Puzzello
/s/ John Voorde
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion that the minutes of the January 23, 1989,
meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
Luecke. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
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 February 13, 1989, at 7:08 p.m., with nine members
present. Chairman Luecke presiding.
BILL NO. 125 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1112, 1118 AND 1122 SOUTH IRONWOOD DRIVE, 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. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan, gave
the staff report which was favorable. Bruce D. Huntington, 1520 N. Main St.,
Mishawaka., made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the property
sought to be rezoned is the northeast corner of the intersection of Ironwood Drive
and Pleasant St. He stated that the rezoning request is to allow for the
construction and operation of a medical office facility. Council Member Zakrzewski
made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council
Member Slavinskas. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 5 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,500.00 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STATE GRANT FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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. Sherry Shane, Economic
Development Department, made the presentation on the bill. She indicated that the
City of South Bend has been awarded a State Grant to facilitate the Bangor
Refrigeration Project. She stated that upon receipt, the State Grant money will be
placed in the City's Economic Development State Grant Fund. The money will be used
for the purchase of machinery and equipment as specified in the State Grant
Agreement.
Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council
favorably, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 6 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,644.89 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Chief Taylor made the
presentation on the bill. He indicated that the appropriation in the amount of
$13,644.89 from the Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Funds,
represents funding for the first of six semi - annual lease payments to Ford Motor
Credit for the medic unit purchased in August of 1988. He stated that the payment
is due February 24, 1989, and sufficient funds are available in the E.M.S. Capital
Improvement Fund. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Coleman. 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
ATTEST:
Chai man
REGULAR MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 1989
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 7:20 p.m.
Council President Voorde presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, THIRD READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7963 -89 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1112, 1118 AND 1122 SOUTH IRONWOOD DRIVE,
IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7964 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $100,500.00 FROM THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STATE GRANT FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7965 -89 A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,644.89 FROM THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
This bill had third reading. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1698 -89 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 5.3B,
POINT VERIDIAN TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS, TO BE AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS TEST
DESIGN, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana had 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 Lot 5.3B,
Point Veridian Technology Campus, and which is more particularly described as
follows:
A part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 38 North, Range 2 East of
the Second Principal Meridian, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana and
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 28,
said point being at the intersection of Bendix and Boland Drives; thence South
89o59156" West (bearing assumed) along the Southerly right -of -way line of Boland
Drive 1502.51 feet; thence South OOo2l'33" West, 293.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence North 89058156" East, 520.01 feet, thence South OOo2l'33"
West, 293.00 feet; thence South 89058156" West, 520.01 feet; thence North
OOo2l'33" East 293.00 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 3.5 acres,
more or less, and is subject to easement restrictions and or convenants 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 held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council had determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resoled by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement
only and is limited to two (2) calendar years for the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted personal property tax deduction for a period of 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 /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Steve Thompson, Manager,
Communications Test Design, Inc., made the presentation on the resolution. He
indicated that the property is located on Lot 5.3B, Point Veridian Technology
Campus, with the airport Industrial Park. He stated that they plan to construct a
21,316 square foot building, to be used as a Midwest repair operation and
warehousing facility. Kevin Hughes, Project Future, spoke in favor of the
resolution. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 1699 -89 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS AN AREA
BOUNDED BY CEDAR STREET ON THE NORTH, EDDY STREET ON
THE EAST, VACATED HULL STREET ON THE SOUTH AND FRANCES
STREET ON THE WEST TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR LAFAYETTE SQUARE.
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 an area
bounded by Cedar Street on the north, Eddy Street on the east, vacated Hull Street
on the south and Frances Street on the west and which is more particularly
described as follows:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
Portage Township, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana which is described
as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Numbered 1 in Hull's
Subdivision of Block 11 of Cotrell's First Addition to the Town of Lowell as
recorded in Plat Book #10, Page #105; thence N. 90oOO'00" E. along the South
right -of -way line of Cedar Street, 98.96 ft. (Record 99.00 ft.); thence S.
00o- 14' -43" E., 88.32 ft.; thence S. 89052'57" E., 82.99 ft. to the West line
of a 14.00 ft. wide public alley; thence S. OOo- 16' -18" E. along said West line,
14.00 ft. to the North line of a 14.00 ft. wide public alley; thence S.
890- 52157" E. along said North line, 208.49 ft. to the East right -of -way line of
Eddy Street; thence S OOo- 02' -27" E. along said West line, 102.74 ft. (Record
103.00 ft.) to the centerline of vacated Hull Street; thence N. 89o- 55' -26" W.
along said centerline, 390.15 ft. to the East right -of -way line of Frances Street;
thence N. 00o- 13135" W. along said East line, 205.14 ft. to the point of
beginning.
Containing 1.00 acre and comprised of one (1) lot.
as an Economic Revitalization Area; and
WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing
before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and
WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualification for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution
designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization area for the -
purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for property tax abatement only and
is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is
qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3)
years.
SECTION III. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Timothy J. Hartzer,
Attorney, made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated a that the project
will consist of 21 condominiums & two -story townhomes. The project will be
constructed on 1.00 acres and is the first major project undertaken by Taripp
Development Corporation in the City of South Bend. Council Member Zakrzewski made
a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1700 -89 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 LAFAYETTE
STREET BETWEEN STULL AND BROADWAY STREETS AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR
REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR MURDOCK & SONS
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City
Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of south Bend, Indiana
requesting that the area commonly known as Lafayette Street between Stull and
Broadway Streets, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as
follows:
Seventy -five feet off of the West end of the North Half of Lot Numbered Fourteen
(14) and the South Half of Lot Numbered Fourteen (14), all of Lots Numbered Fifteen
(15), Twenty (20), Twenty -one (21), Twenty -two (22) and Twenty -six (26), and the
North Half of Lot Numbered Nineteen (19) all as shown on the recorded Plat of
Samuel C. Stull's Seconded Addition to the City of South Bend, recorded in Plat
Book 6, page 29 in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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 seg., and has
further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information
regarding the area in question as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the
area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for
Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the
Petitioner meet the requirements of I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under
the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq., for tax
abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the 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 till 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 reasonable expected to yield the
benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as sections I through II
of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement consideration and that the
Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient
to justify the deduction granted under Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code.
SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the
Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described
be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a resolution
designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for 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 six (6) years.
SECTION VII. 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 /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
made a motion to remove the reference to ten years in the title and in Section VI
to read six (6) years, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. Council Member
Luecke indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee had
recommended this resolution to the Council favorably. Calvin Murdock, President,
Murdock & Sons, Construction, Inc. made the presentation on the bill. He indicated
that the project is to construct a building for office and warehouse use. He also
stated that the project will create three new jobs with an expected annual payroll
of $70,000. The estimated project cost is $270,000. Council Member Niezgodski
made a motion to adopt this resolution as amended, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1701 -89 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS 5 -3 AND
5 -4 IN THE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE IV, AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6)
YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SPIN -CAST
PLASTICS, INC.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City
Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting
that the area in South Bend, Indiana, which is described as follows:
Lots 5 -3 and 5 -4 combined Airport Industrial Park, Phase IV, St. Joseph County,
Indiana,
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 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 Statement of Benefits form completed by the
Petitioner meets the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and
qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seq.,
for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the 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 Indiana Code 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 as set forth in section I through II
of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the
Statement of Benefits from prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient
to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
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 six (6) 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. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1702 -89 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS 5 -3 AND
5 -4 IN THE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE IV, AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE
(5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SPIN -CAST
PLASTICS, 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,
requesting that the area in South Bend, Indiana, which is described as follows:
Lots 5 -3 and 5 -4 combined Airport Industrial Park, Phase IV, St. Joseph County,
Indiana,
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 2 -76, et sew., 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 have 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 Statement of Benefits form completed by the
Petitioner meets the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and
qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76, et seq.,
for tax abatement.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following:
A. That the 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 Indiana Code 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 as set forth in section I through II
of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the
Statement of Benefits from prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient
to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3.
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 for purposes of personal property tax
abatement and hereby makes such a designation.
SECTION V. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal
property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the
date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION 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. The Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
s /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke
indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee had
recommended this resolution to the Council favorably. Council Member Voorde made a
motion to combine Resolutions 1702 -89 and 1702 -89 for purposes of public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Kevin Butler, Attorney,
100 E. Wayne Street, South Bend, IN, made the presentation on the resolution. He
indicated that he is speaking on behalf of the petitioner Spin -Cast Plastics, Inc.
He stated that the petitioner proposes to construct a manufacturing and office
building of approximately 40,000 square feet for the manufacture of rotationally
molded plastic products. The building and the new equipment being purchased will
give the company 65% more capacity than they presently have. The project will
create 30 new, permanent jobs with an expected annual payroll of $360,000 and will
maintain 65 existing permanent part time jobs with an annual payroll of $918,000.
The estimated project cost including the new equipment is $1,490,000. Council
Member Luecke made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1701 -89, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt resolution 1702 -89, seconded by
Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1703 -89
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 INVESTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM. (MILES
LABORATORY 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
WHEREAS, Miles Laboratory Inc. project will benefit the local economy specifically
by adding 130 new jobs to the area, and by generating new taxes on improvements to
real and personal property; and
WHEREAS, Miles Laboratory Inc. will be locating its recently acquired St. Louis
operation in South Bend, and fits into the overall development concept as it will
contribute to the restoration and diversification of our industrial base; and
WHEREAS, the Miles Laboratory Inc. will require various Machinery and Equipment
costing $1,800,000; real property costing $1,000,000 and relocation cost of
$1,000,000. The receipt of an Investment Incentive Grant will enable the City of
South Bend to assist in the financing with a $150,000 loan and a $150,000 grant
from the Business Development Corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City o of 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 Miles Laboratory Inc.
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 /Ann Puzzello
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Sherry Shane, Economic
Development Department, made the presentation on the resolution. She indicated
that the resolution is for the Miles Laboratory Inc. Project. She indicated that
Miles Laboratory is relocating their St. Louis facility to South Bend, and the
project will create approximately 130 new jobs. She stated that the City of South
Bend is in anticipation of being awarded a State Grant to facilitate this project.
The approval of this resolution will allow the Mayor to submit an application to
the Indiana Department of Commerce Investment Incentive Program. The receipt of
the grant money by the State will be conditioned upon the full sum of the grant
being used by the City directly for this project. Upon receipt, the State Grant
money will be placed in the City's Economic Development State Grant Fund. The
money will be used for the purchase of machinery and equipment as specified in the
State Grant Agreement. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this
resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a
roll call vote of nine ayes.
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 8 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN CLAY
TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set this
bill for second reading and public hearing March 13, 1989, seconded by Council
Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 9 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 32ND ST. & NORTHSI
BLVD. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 10 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLACK OAK DR. &
EDISON RD. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 11 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 306, 318 AND 332 TUXEDO DRIVE, IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. -
This bill had first reading. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to refer this
bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 12 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
THE INCLUSION OF NEW SECTION 2 -213 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF
ORDINANCE AND CODE VIOLATIONS"
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this
bill for second reading and public hearing February 27, 1989, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 13 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS "ANIMAL
AND FOWL."
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this
bill for second reading and public hearing February 27, 1989, seconded by Council
Member Coleman. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 14 -89 FIRST READING ON A BILL AUTHORIZING TAX ANTICIPATION TIME
WARRANTS FOR 1989.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set this
bill for second reading and public hearing February 27, 1989, seconded by Council
Member Niezgodski. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
Niezgodski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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