HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-85 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
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 9, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given.
ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Serge, Braboy, Puzzello,
Taylor, Zakrzewski, Crone, Paszek, Voorde and
Beck
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 the August 19 and 26, 1985,
meeting of the Council and found them correct.
Therefore, we recommend that the same be approved.
Beverlie J. Beck
Ann Puzzello
Thomas Zakrzewski
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion that the minutes of the August 19 and 26,
meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member
Serge. The motion carried.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Council President Beck announced that the Council would take applications for two
citizen members and a veterinarian to serve on the Animal Control Commission, until
Friday September 20.
REPORTS
Council Member Braboy indicated that the Human Resources Committee had met on Bill
No. 102 -85, and Resolutions F, G, H, I, and J, and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Serge indicated the Park Committee had met on Bill No. 105 -85 and
recommended it favorable.
Council Member Serge indicated that the Utilities Committee had met on Bill No.
106 -85 and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Taylor indicated that the Public Safety Committee had met on Bill No.
103 -85 and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Puzzello indicated that the Personnel and Finance Commitee had met on
Bill No. 107 -85 and recommended it favorable.
Council Member Voorde indicated that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on
Bill Nos. 74 and 88 -85 and recommended them favorable.
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. 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, September 9, at 7:15 p.m., with nine members
present. Chairman Serge presiding.
BILL NO. 88 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 913
S. TWYCKENHAM DR., 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. Duane Burrow, of Area Plan,
gave the staff report, which was favorable. Joe Garrage, of Portage Realty, made
the presentation for the bill. He indicated this property was zoned "B" residential
until the blanket zoning of River Park. He indicated this property is not suitable
for a family residence. He indicated South Bend & Vicinity Electrical Joint
Apprenticeship Training Committee, desired to use this space as their office.
William Haase, R. R. 1, Berrien Springs, indicated no electrical exams would be
given at this location, it would be used strictly as office space. Council Member
Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 74 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1102
E. WAYNE STREET, 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. Duane Burrow, of Area Plan,
gave the staff report, which was favorable. Council Member Beck made the
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
presentation for the bill. She indicated the residents of the area were under the
impression that this property was included in the recent rezoning at Eddy and
Jefferson. She indicated this property is presently for sale, and the neighborhood
residents are anxious that it be retained as a residential property. Jean Dennen,
1113 E. Wayne, spoke in favor of this zoning. Council Member Zakrzewski made a
motion to recommend this bill tot he Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
Braboy. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 102 -85
A BILL TRANSFERRING $250,000 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Jon Hunt, Director of
Redevelopment, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated they proposed to
transfer $100,000 to the Bureau of Housing for various programs. He indicated the
balance will be combined with private debt and equity financing for an economic
development project within the East Bank Development Area. Tom and Steve Brademas,
425 N. Michigan, indicated they proposed to turn the old South Bend Lathe into a 60
room motel, restaurant "Old Spaghetti Works ", and a marina. They indicated 137 Jobs
will be created. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the
Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 103 -85
A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE,
ENTITLED BUILDINGS.
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 Beck made a
motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by
Council Member Crone. The motion carried. Kathy Bernard, Director of Code
Enforcement, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill updates
the code by listing editions required by the State of Indiana for Electrical,
Plumbing, Energy, Contruction Rules and Regulations, and One and Two Family Dwelling
Code. She indicated the 1984 BOCA replaces the 1978. Council Member Taylor made a
motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by
Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 105 -85
A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000.00 FROM THE
GENERAL PARK FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 01.0399, OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES ($30,000.00), ACCOUNT NUMBER 01.0429, OTHER EQUIPMENT
($15,000.00) AND ACCOUNT NUMBER 01.0255, OTHER MATERIALS
($10,000.00) ALL ACCOUNTS BEING IN THE PARK MAINTENANCE FUND O1.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Bob Niezgodski, Fiscal
Officer, for the Park Department, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated
this bill would appropriate $30,000 into Other Contractual Services, $15,000 into
Other Equipment and $10,000 into Other Materials. He indicated there is a shortage
in Other Contractuals due to unexpected expenses to repair and redesign the head
gates at the East Race Waterway, and also, to pay for preliminary design work for
the proposed Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium. He indicated they also needed to
purchase kitchen equipment and supplies at the Erskine Park Clubhouse and supplies
and equipment for the Zoo. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill
to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 106 -85
A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SEWERS AND WATER.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of
Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the City is under a
mandate from the Environmental Protection Agency, to develop and implement and
Industrial Pretreatment Program. He indicated the City has developed such a program
and it has tentatively been approved by both the U.S. EPA and the State Department
of Health. He indicated the passage of this bill was the final step required.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable,
seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 107 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING $4,100.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAIR OF THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM ROOF
AND FOR PAINT FOR THE DRESSING ROOMS AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Brian Hedman, Director of
Century Center, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that this
appropriation was necessary in order to prevent further water damage and improve the
appearance of the dressing rooms. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to
recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
ATTEST: ATTEST:
-REGULAR -MEETING
_ .SEPTEMBER _ 9,_ 1985
City Clerk Chairman
REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
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 8:22 Council
President Beck presiding and nine members present.
BILLS, SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 7510 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 913 S. TWYCKENHAM DR., IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Braboy. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7111 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1102 E. WAYNE STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7512 -85 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $250,000 AMONG VARIOUS
ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 713 -85 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SOUTH BEND
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED BUILDINGS.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this
bill, as amended, in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the
bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Crone. The bill passed by a roll call
vote of nine ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 7j'14 -85 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$55,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL PARK FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER
01.0399, OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ($30,000.00),
ACCOUNT NUMBER 01.0429, OTHER EQUIPMENT ($15,000.00)
AND ACCOUNT NUMBER 01.0255, OTHER MATERIALS
($10,000.00) ALL ACCOUNTS BEING IN THE PARK MAINTENANCE
FUND 01.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Crone. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Voorde).
ORDINANCE NO. 7.5715 -85 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 17
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS SEWERS AND WATER.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill,
seconded by Council Member Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 76*16 -85 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,100.00 FROM THE MORRIS
CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAIR OF THE
MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM ROOF AND FOR PAINT FOR THE
DRESSING ROOMS AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS.
This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this
bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
nine ayes.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1329 -85 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 201 NORTH MAIN STREET TO
BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 201
North Main and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
Lots 226, 227 and 228 in the "ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN (now City) OF SOUTH
BEND" as recorded in the records of St. Joseph County, Indiana EXCEPTING:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Lot 228; thence, North, 198.00 ft. to
the N.W. Corner of Lot #226; thence, East, 100.00 ft.; thence, South, 139.90 ft;
thence, West, 44.80 ft.; thence, South, 8.00 ft.; thence, West, 17.00 ft.;
thence, South, 50.10 ft; thence, West, 38.20 ft., to the Point of Beginning.
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 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. That 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 (real or personal) property tax
abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption
of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Alan Enderle, attorney,
indicated this partnership intends to expend approximately $1,000,000 to repair and
renovate this property. He indicated it was anticipated 25 new permanent full -time
jobs will be created, and 50 existing permanent full -time and 15 part -time jobs will
be maintained. He indicated this building will be used as office space and retail
space. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded
by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine
ayes.
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine public hearing on Resolutions B and
C, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1330 -85
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 604 SOUTH SCOTT TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 604
South Scott and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
PARCEL 1: Lot Numbered One (1) except the South 20 feet thereof, and Lots
Numbered Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4) in Ford's Subdivision of the South part
of Bank Out Lot Numbered Sixty (60) in the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town,
(now City), of South Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana.
PARCEL II: A part of Bank Out Lot Numbered Sixty (60) in the City of South Bend
as platted by the State Bank of Indiana, and more particularly described as
follows: Beginning on the West Line of Prairie Avenue as existed on December
31, 1960 and the North line of Lot Numbered 3 as shown on the recorded Plat of
Ford's Subdivision of a part of Bank Out Lot Numbered 60 as recorded on August
20, 1873 in Plat Book 3, page 31, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County, Indiana; thence Westerly along the North line of Lots Numbered 3 and 4
in Ford's Subdivision a distance of 142 feet to the east line of Scott Street;
thence North and along the East line of Scott Street 227 feet; thence
Northeasterly at right angles to the East line of Scott Street 268 feet, more or
less, to the West line of Prairie Avenue as existed on December 31, 1960; thence
Southerly and along said West line 254 feet, more or less to the place of
beginning.
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PARCEL III: That part of Bank Out Lot Numbered Sixty (60) as platted and
recorded by the State Bank of Indiana, located in the City of South Bend, which
lies North of the North line of a parcel of land conveyed by the Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway Company to the Standard Oil Company by Deed Dated
August 14th 1893, recorded in Book 93, page 348 of the records of the Recorder
of St. Joseph County, and which lies South of a line beginning at a point in the
Easterly line of Scott Street in the said City of South Bend 16.8 feet, more or
less, Southerly of the center of the track of the New York Central Railroad
Company lying South of the four main tracks of said railroad company, measured
along the east line of said Scott Street, said point being distant .3 feet
Southerly, measured along said street line at sidewalk level, from the Southerly
edge of the Southeasterly pylon of the bridge of The New York Central Railroad
Company over Scott Street, said point also being 165.22 feet, more or less,
North of the intersection of the East line of Scott Street with the North line
of land conveyed to the Standard Oil Company by deed dated August 14th, 1893, as
aforesaid, measured along the East line of said Scott Street; thence
Southeasterly along a straight line forming an angle of 79011' measured from
South to East with said East line of Scott Street, a distance of 311.7 feet to a
point which is 14.6 feet Southerly of said track of the New York Central
Railroad Company measured at right angles to said straight line, said point
being also .1 feet Northerly of the Northwesterly corner of the top of retaining
wall extending Westerly from the Southwesterly pylon of the bridge of The New
York Central Railroad Company over Prairie Street, said line passes through a
point marked by a drill hole placed in the face of the retaining wall situated
on the East side of said Scott Street at a point 3 feet above sidewalk level;
thence Southerly along a straight line forming an angle of 94050' to last
described straight line, measured from West to South, a distance of 4.6 feet to
a point distant 2.75 feet by rectangular measurement Southeasterly from the face
of the retaining wall aforesaid; thence Easterly along a straight line parallel
to said retaining wall, a distance of 31.8 feet, more or less, to a point in the
Westerly line of Prairie Avenue and forming an angle of 66030' with said
Westerly line of Prairie Avenue measured from West to South, said point in the
Westerly line of Prairie Avenue being 18.9 feet, more or less, Southwesterly of
the center line of said track of the New York Central Railroad company measured
along the said Westerly line of Prairie Avenue, said point also being 112.8
feet, more or less, Northeasterly of the intersection of said Westerly line of
Prairie Avenue with the Northerly line of said parcel of land conveyed to The
Standard Oil Company by deed dated August 14th, 1983, as aforesaid.
ALL PARCELS: located in St. Joseph County, 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 held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION
I.
That 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 real property tax abatement only
and is limited
to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory
Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION
II.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption
by
the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1331 -85 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 604 SOUTH SCOTT TO BE AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 604
South Scott and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
PARCEL 1: Lot Numbered One (1) except the South 20 feet thereof, and Lots
Numbered Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4) in Ford's Subdivision of the South part
of Bank Out Lot Numbered Sixty (60) in the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town,
(now City), of South Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana.
PARCEL II: A part of Bank Out Lot Numbered Sixty (60) in the City of South Bend
as platted by the State Bank of Indiana, and more particularly described as
follows: Beginning on the West Line of Prairie Avenue as existed on December
31, 1960 and the North line of Lot Numbered 3 as shown on the recorded Plat of
Ford's Subdivision of a part of Bank Out Lot Numbered 60 as recorded on August
20, 1873 in Plat Book 3, page 31, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph
County, Indiana; thence Westerly along the North line of Lots Numbered 3 and 4
in Ford's Subdivision a distance of 142 feet to the east line of Scott Street;
thence North and along the East line of Scott Street 227 feet; thence
Northeasterly at right angles to the East line of Scott Street 268 feet, more or
less, to the West line of Prairie Avenue as existed on December 31, 1960; thence
Southerly and along said West line 254 feet, more or less to the place of
beginning.
PARCEL III: That part of Bank Out Lot Numbered Sixty (60) as platted and
recorded by the State Bank of Indiana, located in the City of South Bend, which
lies North of the North line of a parcel of land conveyed by the Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway Company to the Standard Oil Company by Deed Dated
August 14th 1893, recorded in Book 93, page 348 of the records of the Recorder
of St. Joseph County, and which lies South of a line beginning at a point in the
Easterly line of Scott Street in the said City of South Bend 16.8 feet, more or
less, Southerly of the center of the track of the New York Central Railroad
Company lying South of the four main tracks of said railroad company, measured
along the east line of said Scott Street, said point being distant .3 feet
Southerly, measured along said street line at sidewalk level, from the Southerly
edge of the Southeasterly pylon of the bridge of The New York Central Railroad
Company over Scott Street, said point also being 165.22 feet, more or less,
North of the intersection of the East line of Scott Street with the North line
of land conveyed to the Standard Oil Company by deed dated August 14th, 1893, as
aforesaid, measured along the East line of said Scott Street; thence
Southeasterly along a straight line forming an angle of 79011' measured from
South to East with said East line of Scott Street, a distance of 311.7 feet to a
point which is 14.6 feet Southerly of said track of the New York Central
Railroad Company measured at right angles to said straight line, said point
being also .1 feet Northerly of the Northwesterly corner of the top of retaining
wall extending Westerly from the Southwesterly pylon of the bridge of The New
York Central Railroad Company over Prairie Street, said line passes through a
point marked by a drill hole placed in the face of the retaining wall situated
on the East side of said Scott Street at a point 3 feet above sidewalk level;
thence Southerly along a straight line forming an angle of 94050' to last
described straight line, measured from West to South, a distance of 4.6 feet to
a point distant 2.75 feet by rectangular measurement Southeasterly from the face
of the retaining wall aforesaid; thence Easterly along a straight line parallel
to said retaining wall, a distance of 31.8 feet, more or less, to a point in the
Westerly line of Prairie Avenue and forming an angle of 66030' with said
Westerly line of Prairie Avenue measured from West to South, said point in the
Westerly line of Prairie Avenue being 18.9 feet, more or less, Southwesterly of
the center line of said track of the New York Central Railroad company measured
along the said Westerly line of Prairie Avenue, said point also being 112.8
feet, more or less, Northeasterly of the intersection of said Westerly line of
Prairie Avenue with the Northerly line of said parcel of land conveyed to The
Standard Oil Company by deed dated August 14th, 1983, as aforesaid.
ALL PARCELS: located in St. Joseph County, 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 held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all
remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic
revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That 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 real property tax abatement only
and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the
Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
REGULAR MEETING _ .. SEPTEMBER _.9., 19 -8 5
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Ernest Szarwark,
attorney, indicated this company conducts the recycling of industrial and commercial
by- products into useable fuel largely for use by utilities. He indicated this
project qualifies for tax abatement under the current standards. He indicated two
jobs will be saved and nineteen new jobs will be created. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1330 -85, seconded by Council Member Serge.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1331 -85, seconded by Council Member
' Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1332 -85 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
j SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5712 CLEVELAND ROAD TO BE
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has adopted a Declaratory
Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization
Areas for purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 5712
Cleveland Road and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
That part of the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 19, and
the West half of the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 20
T, 38 N., R. 2 E., German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which
is described as: Beginning at a Point which is S. 000481 E., 109.48
ft. from a Point on the North line of said Section 19 which is N.
89038' E., 613.05 ft. from the Northwest Corner of the East half of
the East half of the Northeast quarter of said Section 19; thence N.
74020145" E., 153.56 ft.; thence N. 89054158" E., 202.68 ft.;
thence S. 81038144" E., 154.30 ft.; thence S. 68002155" E., 180.98
ft.; thence, around a 854.93 ft. radius curve to the right an Arc
distance of 500.09 ft. to the end of a chord which bears S.
51037'57" E. and have a chord distance of 492.99 ft.; thence S.
34052'30" E., 230.30 ft.; thence around a 1532.40 ft. radius curve
to the left an Arc distance of 313.75 ft. to the end of a chord which
bears S. 40044126" E. and have a chord distance of 313.21 ft.;
thence S. 00035100" E., 1246.47 ft.; thence S. 89042157" W., 89.87
ft.; thence N. 49016145" W., 548.69 ft.; thence S. 89042'55" W.,
235.00 ft.; thence, S. 53031121" W., 254.02 ft.; thence S.
10041147" W., 341.25 Ft.; thence N. 00048100" W., 610.00 ft.;
thence S. 89042157" W., 332.78 ft.; thence N. 5032117" E., 60.31
ft.; thence around a 35.00 ft. radius curve to the right an Arc
distance of 54.67 ft. to the end of a chord which bears N. 45032'37"
W. and having a chord distance of 49.28 ft.; thence, N. 00048'00"
W., 533.76 ft.; thence, around a 8958.91 ft radius to the left an Arc
distance of 250.86 ft. to the end of a chord which bears N. 1036108"
W. and having a chord distance of 250.85 ft.; thence around a 8898.91
ft. radius curve to the right an arc distance of 249.18 ft. to the end
of a chord which bears N. 1036108" W. and having a chord distance of
249.17 ft.; thence N. 00048'00" W., 420.66 ft. to the Point of
Beginning. Containing 49.2075 Acres, all of which is located in the
County of St. Joseph in the 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 held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing
all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an
economic revitalization area have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That 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 real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5)
calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by
the Common Council.
SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest
Szarwark, attorney, indicated Ameritech plans to build a warehouse
facility, which will be used as a multi -state regional warehousing and
motor freight facility. This facility will create 180 new jobs. He indicated this
project falls within the current criteria for tax abatement. Council Member
Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Council Member
Taylor. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 5712 CLEVELAND ROAD AN ECONOMIC REVITIALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
Council Member Taylor made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until
September 23, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1333 -85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 350 S. COLUMBIA AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as 350 S. Columbia, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
A parcel in the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2
East, also being a part of Block 8 of the recorded Plat of River Bend Addition,
City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the East right -of -way line of Columbia Street
and the North right -of -way line of Monroe Street as shown on said Plat of River
Bend Addition; thence North 0030'18" West along said East right -of -way line of
Columbia Street 293.20 feet; thence continuing on said East right -of -way line of
Columbia Street northward along a curve to the left, having a radius of 421.97
feet and subtended by a long chord with a bearing of North 2022'43" West a
distance of 27.60 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing on said
right -of -way line northward along a curve to the left having a radius of 421.97
feet and subtended by a long chord 137.68 feet in length with a bearing of North
5200010" East 86.74 feet; thence South 38000'00" East 255.00 feet; thence
South 98.62 feet; thence South 75020148" West 78.20 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and
prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation
of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
(real or personal) property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, y,
attorney, indicated Dr. Harrington has enter into a contract to buy this property.
He indicated the doctor plans to build a 3,400 square foot structure for
approximately $300,000. He indicated this project will save 10 existing jobs and J
create 2 additional jobs. He indicated this project is located within a tax 1
abatement impact area. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this +
resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll
call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Puzzello.)
RESOLUTION NO. 1334 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 2920 W. SAMPLE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA
FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
known as 2920 W. Sample, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
described by a line drawn as follows:
A lot or parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East,
described as follows, to -wit: Beginning on the South line of Sample Street in
the City of South Bend, Indiana, at a point 330 feet East and 35 feet South of
the Northwest corner of said Section 15; thence East along the South line of
Sample Street 400 feet; thence South a distance of 536.78 feet more or less to
the Northerly right -of -way line of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois
Railroad; thence Southwesterly along said Northerly right -of -way line of the New
Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad 437.58 feet more or less to a point due
South of the place of beginning; thence North 714.1 feet more or less to the
place of beginning.
ALSO, a lot or parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section Fifteen (15),
Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East in the City of South Bend,
St. Joseph County, Indiana described as beginning 35 feet South and 165 feet
East of the Northwest Corner of Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East,
which beginning point is on the South line of Sample Street; thence East
(bearing assumed) 165 feet along the South line of said Sample Street; thence
South zero degrees 04 minutes West 714.01 feet to the Northerly right -of -way
line of the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Right of way; thence South
65 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds West 251.6 feet along said Northerly
right -of -way; thence North zero degrees 02 minutes 50 sections East 587.24 feet
to a point 229 feet South and 65 feet West of place of beginning; thence North
89 degrees 50 minutes 50 seconds East 65 feet; thence North zero degrees 02
minutes 50 seconds East 229 feet to place of beginning.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM, a parcel of land being a part of the Northwest Quarter of
Section Fifteen (15), Township Thirty -seven (37) North, Range Two (2) East in
the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows:
Starting at a point 35 feet South and 165 feet East of the Northwest corner of
Section 15, Township 37 North, Range 2 East which point is on the South line of
East Sample Street; thence South 0 degrees 2 minutes 50 seconds West, 229 feet
to the true point of beginning for this description; thence continuing as an
extension to the last described line South 0 degrees 2 minutes 50 seconds to the
Northerly right -of -way of the Norfolk and Western Railroad (N.J.I. and I.R.R.);
thence South 65 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds West in a Southwesterly direction
along the railroad right -of -way to a point which is 109.4 feet Northeasterly as
measured on said railroad right -of -way from the West line of Section 15,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East; thence North 0 degrees 2 minutes 50 seconds
East, 587.24 feet to a point (which point is 264 feet South and 100 feet East of
the Northwest corner of said Section 15); thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 50
seconds East, 65 feet to the point of beginning.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and
prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation
of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
real property tax abatement.
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SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
rom the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
Hof the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
sits adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
public hearing was held on the resolutions at this time. Thomas Brunner,
ttorney, indicated they were requesting this abatement for GEM Partnership. He
ndicated they planned to convert the building into a distribution and operations
enter for General Microcomputer, Inc. He indicated the project will result in the
reation of approximately 25 new jobs. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to
dopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was
dopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
ouncil Member Voorde made a motion to combine public hearing on Resolutions H and
, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried.
SOLUTION NO. 1335 -85
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 3603 PROGRESS DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT.
WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed
ith the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly
nown as 3603 Progress Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly
escribed by a line drawn as follows:
A tract or parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, more particularly
described as follows: Beginning at a point which is One Hundred Ninety -five and
and Eighteen Hundredths (195.18) feet North and Eight Hundred Fifty -five and
Fifty -four Hundredths (855.54) feet Easterly of the center of said Section 33,
said point being on the North line of Progress Drive; thence North 0019'51"
East a distance of Four Hundred Sixty -eight and Seventy -three Hundredths
(468.73) feet to the South line of the St. Joseph County Airport; thence South
89059'51" West a distance of Four Hundred Seventy and Sixty -five Hundredths
(470.65) feet to the North line of Progress Drive; thence North 89040109" West
a distance of Four Hundred Thirty -nine and Seventy -one Hundredths (439.71) feet
to the point of beginning.
designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
e 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and
repared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
hat the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
-1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
oundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common
ncil has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area
lifies as an Economic Revitalization Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
ndiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation
>f the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein
eescribed be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a
.-esolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of
-eal property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar years
:rom the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of
'he adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice
�f the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
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/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
RESOLUTION NO. 1336 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOt H
BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMO Y
KNOWN AS 3603 PROGRESS DRIVE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZAT N
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT .I
WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has bee
filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area
commonly known as 3603 Progress Drive, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more
particularly described by a line drawn as follows:
A tract or parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, more particularly
described as follows: Beginning at a point which is One Hundred Ninety -five
and Eighteen Hundredths (195.18) feet North and Eight Hundred Fifty -five and
Fifty -four Hundredths (855.54) feet Easterly of the center of said Section 33,
said point being on the North line of Progress Drive; thence North 0019'51"
East a distance of Four Hundred Sixty -eight and Seventy -three Hundredths
(468.73) feet to the South line of the St. Joseph County Airport; thence South
89059151" West a distance of Four Hundred Seventy and Sixty -five Hundredths
(470.65) feet to the North line of Progress Drive; thence North 89040109" Wes
a distance of Four Hundred Thirty -nine and Seventy -one Hundredths (439.71) fee
to the point of beginning.
be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana
Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has concluded an investigation and
prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine
that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code
6- 1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the
boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions;
and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common j
Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the areda
qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. iI
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South
Indiana, as follows:
SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommenda
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
personal property tax abatement.
SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to five (5) calendar year
from the date of the adoption of this resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice
the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing noti
of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration.
SECTION IV. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mark Pajakowski,
President of Automatic, indicated they were requesting real and personal abatement
to expand their facility. He indicated their company was experiencing the need fo
newer technological equipment and larger size presses. Council Member Serge made
motion to adopt Resolution No. 1335 -85, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewsk
made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1336 -85, seconded by Council Member Taylor.
The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1337 -85
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE EAST RACE
HOUSING PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 18- 6 -4.5, the Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana created the South Bend Economic Development Commission, which
Commission, following an investigation and survey, has determined that a need exis
in the community for additional job opportunities and commercial and industrial
diversification. That in order to improve and promote job opportunities, commerci
diversification, and the general welfare of the community, a financing agreement
should be entered into with T. Brooks Brademas or his assigns, relating to a proje
to be known as the "East Race Commercial Project "; and
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WHEREAS, T. Brooks Brademas proposes to acquire a parcel of real estate located
on Niles Avenue, in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and to acquire and
rehabilitate buildings thereon, consisting of some 50,000 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, to induce T. Brooks Brademas, or his assigns, to become the principal
user of such Economic Development Facilities, the South Bend Common Council desires
to adopt this resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is apparent that the development of the East Race Housing Project
will increase job opportunities and commercial diversification in St. Joseph County,
Indiana, resulting in benefit to welfare of the public in the City of South Bend and
St. Joseph County, Indiana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows:
SECTION 1. That approval is hereby given to the application of T. Brooks
Brademas relating to the acquisition of such real estate and the rehabilitation of
the buildings thereon, wherein Industrial Revenue Bonds would be issued by the City
of South Bend, Indiana, for an amount not exceeding $2,500,000.00 repayable with
interest thereon over a period of time and with a maturity date which does not
extend beyond thirty (30) years after the issue date.
SECTION 2. In order to encourage, induce and solicit such application by T.
Brooks Brademas for such Industrial Revenue Bond issue relating to the acquisition
and rehabilitation of such Economic Development Facilities, the South Bend Common
Council shall proceed to cooperate with and take such action as may be necessary in
the drafting of documents or the performance of such other acts as will facilitate
the issuance of such Industrial Revenue Bonds by the City of South Bend, Indiana, to
provide funds to be used toward the payment of the costs of acquiring such real
estate and the rehabilitation of such Economic Development Facilities.
SECTION 3. Any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the East Race
Project shall be included in the project costs and reimbursed from the proceeds of
the Industrial Revenue Bonds to be issued with respect thereto.
SECTION 4. That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Common Council
and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall be limited solely to the good faith
efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue such bonds, and neither the South
Bend Common Council nor the City of South Bend, Indiana, or its officers or agents,
shall incur any any liability whatsoever if for any reason the proposed issuance of
such Bonds is not consummated.
This resolution adopted by the South Bend Common Council of the City of South
Bend, Indiana, this 9th day of September 1985.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney
for the Economic Development Commission, indicated the petitioner was planning to
develop a sixty room motel, restaurant and a marina in the East Bank target area.
He indicated 137 new jobs will be created. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion
to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was
adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1338 -85
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, RELATING TO: AUTOMATIC MOLDED PLASTICS, INC.,
AND AQUARIUS PLASTIC FINISHERS, INC.
WHEREAS, at the present time, there are insufficient employment opportunities
and insufficient diversification of business, commerce and industry and insufficient
tax base in the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "); and
WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the City would be benefited by the acquisition
and construction of economic development facilities, pursuant to the provisions of
Indiana Code s36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and
WHEREAS, Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc. and Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc.
desire to acquire certain economic development facilities in South Bend, Indiana,
provided that the City will finance a portion of the costs of such facilities,
pursuant to the Act, which facilities will constitute economic development
facilities, as defined in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an
application by Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc. and Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc.
for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic Development Revenue Bonds in the
total amount of Three Million and No /100 Dollars ($3,000,000.00), with One Million
Nine Hundred Forty -five Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($1,945,000.00), for Automatic
Molded Plastics, Inc. and One Million Fifty -five Thousand and No /100 Dollars
($1,055,000.00) for Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc., for the following economic
Development facilities ( "Project "):
A. Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc. will acquire:
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One (1) building addition consisting of an additional 20,000 square feet
which would bring the building to a total of 107,000 square feet
Six (6) 200 ton molding machines
Two (2) 300 ton molding machines
Two (2) 400 ton molding machines.
B. Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc: will acquire:
Two (2) 1,200 ton injection molding machines
One (1) 700 ton injection molding machine
resulting in the addition, over a 5 to 7 year range of one hundred (100) new jobs at
Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc and one hundred (100) new jobs at Aquarius Plastic
Finishers, Inc., with seventy -five (75) jobs being saved at Automatic Molded
Plastics, Inc. There is an anticipated increased payroll of One Million Four
Hundred Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($1,400,000.00) for Automatic Molded Plastics,
Inc. and One Million Three Hundred Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($2,300,000.00) for
Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc., with a projected payroll from jobs saved of
approximately One Million Seventy Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($1,070,000.00) for
Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc. will use Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand
and No /100 Dollars ($750,000.00) of the bonds for the building addition and the
period of these bonds will be ten (10) years, with interest at the fixed rate of ten
per cent (10 %). The remaining Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and No /100
Dollars ($2,250,000.00) of the bonds will be used by Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc.
and Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc. for equipment acquisition and the period for
these bonds will be seven (7) years, with interest at the fixed rate of ten per cent
(10 %) .
NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, moves as
follows:
1. The Project constitutes economic development facilities which shall be
financed by the City through the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the Act, and
the City is willing, upon compliance with all provisions of Indiana law, to
authorize approximately Three Million and No /100 Dollars ($3,000,000.00) of its
revenue bonds, which bonds will not be general obligations of the City but will be
payable solely from the limited sources authorized and permitted by the Act.
2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the economic welfare of the
City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act.
3. The proposed financing of the Project by the City for Automatic Molded
Plastics, Inc. and Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc. is hereby found to comply with
the purposes and provisions of the Act and Automatic Molded Plastics, Inc. and
Aquarius Plastic Finishers, Inc. may proceed with the Project in reliance upon this
resolution.
4. The South Bend Economic Development Commission shall take such action as is
necessary to facilitate the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (the
"Bonds ") by the City of South Bend, Indiana, for the Project, but that all costs and
expenses incurred in the issuance shall be Project costs to be disbursed from the
proceeds of the Bonds.
5. The South Bend Economic Development Commission, the South Bend Common
Council and the City shall not be liable if the issuance of the Bonds is not
consummated.
This Inducement Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for
the Economic Development Commission, indicated the petitioners were planning an
expansion of their business, as well as the purchase of new machinery. He indicated
that two hundred new jobs will be creased over a five to seven year range. Council
Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by,a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1339 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO
ENTER INTO, ALONG WITH THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH AND THE
CITY OF MISHAWAKA, A JOINT COMMISSION TO BE KNOWN AS
THE DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend promotes the full integration of persons with
disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life,
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of South Bend to promote equal opportunity
in employment and access to public accomodations, and to eliminate practices which
discriminate in these areas on the basis of disability. It is further the policy of
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said unit of government to support the federal policies of equal opportunity in
education and housing,
WHEREAS, there exist barriers to full integration and to the elimination of
discriminatory practices,
WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City of South Bend that in society such
barriers and discriminatory practices work to deprive the community of participation
by a significant segment of its population, thereby depriving the community of the
talents, skills, and knowledge of that segment,
WHEREAS, city of South Bend is fully committed to utilizing all appropriate
resources at its disposal, and to coordinating efforts with persons with disability
toward the goals of removing barriers to full integration and the elimination of
discriminatory practices.,
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph County and the City of Mishawaka have the same concerns
and the many similar problems, it would be best to utilize a united effort to reach
these goals through a joint commission to be known as The Disability Rights
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana:
SECTION I. The City is authorized to participate in a disability Rights
Commission, the terms of which are set forth in and attached to this Resolution,
with all powers and duties as set forth in said attachment.
SECTION II. The Disability Rights Commission shall report on its findings to
the Council at least once a year.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Craig Hartzer, Deputy
Mayor, indicated this resolution authorizes the City's participation in a Disability
Rights Commission with representatives from the County and Mishawaka for the
promotion of the full integration of persons with disabilities into all areas of
economic, political and community life. He indicated that the Mishawaka and St.
Joseph Councils will take action on a similar resolution in the very near future.
Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by
Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1340 -85
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION BY MONTE WECHTER
AND BETTY M. WECHTER FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF SOUTH
BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS.
WHEREAS, at the present time, there are insufficient employment opportunities
and insufficient diversification of business, commerce and industry and insufficient
tax base in the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "City "); and
WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the City would be benefited by the acquisition
and construction of economic development facilities, pursuant to the provisions of
Indiana Code s36 -7 -12 (the "Act "); and
WHEREAS, Monte Wechter and Betty M. Wechter (the "Wechters ") proposed to acquire
economic development facilities in South Bend, Indiana as defined in the Act if the
City will finance costs of such economic development facilities pursuant to the Act;
and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Economic Development Commission has received an
application by the Wechters for the issuance of City of South Bend Economic
Development Revenue Bonds in the approximate amount of Four Hundred Thousand and
n6/100 ($400,000.00) with terms of repayment to be determined by the market rates at
the time the bonds are sold and the proceeds of the bonds will be used to acquire
and remodel a warehouse and distribution facility located at 917 South Chapin
Street, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, for lease to Mid West Sales and Service,
Inc., resulting the preservation of fifteen (15) full -time and three (3) part -time
jobs and the addition of three (3) full -time and one (1) part -time jobs added to the
payroll of Mid West Sales and Services, Inc. resulting in an annual payroll of
approximately $600,000 for the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, moves as
follows:
1. The Project constitutes economic development facilities which shall be
financed by the City through the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to the Act, and
the City is willing, upon compliance with all provisions of Indiana law, to
authorize approximately Four Hundred Thousand and no /100 ($400,00.00) of its revenue
bonds, which bonds will not be general obligations of the City but will be payable
solely from the limited sources authorized and permitted by the Act.
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2. The proposed financing will be of benefit to the economic welfare of the
City and will comply with the purposes and provisions of the Act.
3. The Company may proceed with acquisition and construction of the economic
development facility in reliance upon this resolution.
4. That the liability and obligation of the South Bend Economic Development
Commission, the South Bend Common Council and the City of South Bend, Indiana, shall
be limited solely to the good faith efforts to consummate such proceedings and issue
such Bonds, and the South Bend Economic Development Commission and the City of South
Bend, Indiana, their officers and agents shall not incur any liability if for any
reason the proposed issuance is not consummated..
This Inducement Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney
for the Economic Development Commission, indicated the petitioners planned to
acquire and rehabilitate a facility located at 917 South Chapin Street. He
indicated one part -time and three full -time jobs will be created. Council Member
Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1341 -85 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND APPROVING THE ORDER OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY WITH REGARD TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Commission), pursuant
to Indiana Code 36- 7 -14 -1, et seq., (Act), adopted Resolution No. 745 on August 9,
1985 redeclaring the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan (Plan);
and
WHEREAS, the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is the
duly designated and acting official planning body for the City of South Bend, in its
Resolution No. 85, adopted August 20, 1985, has issued its written order approving
Resolution No. 745 and the Plan, as amended, and has certified that the Plan, as
amended, conforms to the master plan of development for the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed
under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, providing that no person
shall, on the grounds of race, age, sex, color, religion, or natural origin, be
excluded from discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of any
federally- assisted project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
as follows:
1. The order of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, pursuant to its
Resolution No. 85, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is in all respects
approved.
2. In order to implement and facilitate the Plan, as amended, it is found and
determined that certain official action must be taken by the City of South Bend with
reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, vacation and removal of
streets, alleys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns,
the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities,
and other public actions, and accordingly the Common Council hereby (a) pledges its
cooperation in helping to carry out the Plan; (b) requests the various officials,
departments, boards, and agencies of the City of South Bend having administrative
responsibilities likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective
functions and powers, in a manner consistent with the Plan; and (c) stands ready to
consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to
effectuate the Plan.
3. That the United States of America be, and hereby is assured of full
compliance by the City of South Bend with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development effectuating that Title.
4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
/s/ Beverlie J. Beck
Member of the Common Council
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SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ann Kolata, Deputy
Director of Redevelopment, She indicated this amendment adds various properties to
the List of Property to be acquired by the Redevelopment Commission. She indicated
these properties are all located in the area to be used for the Coveleski Baseball
Stadium. She indicated the Redevelopment Commission is performing all the steps
necessary to proceed with purchasing this property but will not begin acquisition
until the financing for the Stadium is in place. Michael Friend, pastor, Greater
Christian Tabernacle, spoke regarding the difficulties his church would face if the
stadium was built. He indicated there would be a parking problem, noise problem, as
well as the windows could be broken. Douglas Kline, 63551 Miami Road, spoke
regarding the church and the fact that alcoholic beverages would be sold. Roman
Kowalski, 802 Birchwood spoke against this resolution. Mike Gamble, 513 S. 30th,
spoke this resoluton. Gary Marshall, 307 W. Adams, Osceola, indicated they church
has three major services Sunday Morning, Sunday Night and Wednesday night, as well
as other activities. He indicated they would have no parking, and the noise would
disturb their services. Council Member Zakrzewski asked the Craig Hartzer, Deputy
Mayor, get together with the members of this congregation to try alleviate the
problems. Council Member Crone made a motion to continue this indefinitely, so
Council Members could study the situation, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The
motion failed on a roll call vote of three ayes and six nays. Council Member Taylor
made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council member Serge. The
resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays (Council
Members Crone and Voorde).
BILLS, FIRST READING
BILL NO. 108 -85 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST
NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF PORTAGE AVENUE RUNNING NORTH FROM THE
NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF KING STREET TO THE FIRST INTERSECTING
EAST -WEST ALLEY, FOR A DISTANCE OF 118 FEET (ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN
FEET), BOUNDED ON THE WEST OF LOT 7 OF POLI'S FIRST ADDITION, AND
ON THE EAST BY LOT A OF THE VICTORY ADDITION.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing September 23 and refer it to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 109 -85 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY THE 1500 BLOCK OF WEST HURON STREET 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 Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 110 -95 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1406/1412 SOUTH BEND AVENUE, 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 Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 111 -85 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT,
INDENTURE OF TRUST, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING THE RESOLUTION
OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE
P. JAMES AND M. MARIA SCHEETZ PROJECT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing September 23, seconded by Council Member
Crone. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 112 -85 A BILL TRANSFERRING $40,00.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing September 23 and refer it to the Human
Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
BILL NO. 113 -85 A BILL TRANSFERRING $40,131.00 AMONG VARIOUS JOBS BILL ACCOUNTS
WITHIN THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
This bill had first reading. Council Member Voorde made a motion to set this bill
for second reading and public hearing September 23, seconded by Council Member
Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set Bill Nos. 44, 59, 60, 77 and 79 -85 for
public hearing and second reading September 23 and refer them to the Zoning and
Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried.
Council Member Voorde made a motion to set Bill No. 73 -85 for public hearing and
second reading October 14 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee,
seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
Mike Gamble, 513 S. 30th, spoke regarding homosexual activities in Potawatomi Park.
There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new,
Council Member Taylor made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Crone.
The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk President
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