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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-86 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 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 8, 1986, 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, Barcome, 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 August 18 and August 25, 1986 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck /s/ Al Paszek /s/ James V. Barcome Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the August 18 and August 25, meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to appoint Edwin Ehlers to the Century Center Board of Managers, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Council Member Barcome made a motion to appoint Mick Szilagyi to the Animal Control Commission, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Braboy indicated the Human Resources Committee had met on Resolution No. 86 -47 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Voorde indicated the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on Bill No. 92 -86 and recommended it favorable. Council Member Zakrzewski 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 September 9, at 7:06 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 92 -86 A BILL TO VACATE CERTAIN ALLEYS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN BULLA'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Puzzello, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the portions of this alley that are being vacated have not been used for years. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED nmmFCm. Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:10 p.m. Council President Beck presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING E ' yea - -- � -:w' • F��� - - - -- - ' ► - - ° : .- - - -- - - ORDINANCE NO. -J JJ;9--86 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE CERTAIN ALLEYS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN BULLA'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A PART OF 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 Taylor. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1432 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2722 W. TUCKER 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 2722 W. Tucker and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A part of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Township 37 north. Range 2 east and a part of the east 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 37 north, range 2 east, being a part of Lot No. 16 in the subdivision of said Section 16, all being in Portage Township and now within the City of South Bend, Indiana, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of Tucker Drive 260 feet south and 780.93 west of the northeast corner of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of said Section 15; thence west along said south line of Tucker Drive and its westerly extension, 600.00 feet; thence south parallel with the west line of said Section 15 a distance of 498.41 feet to the north right of way line of Indiana Northern Railway Company; thence east along said north right of way line, 600.60 feet to a point 780.93 feet west of the east line of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of said Section 15; thence north parallel with said east line of the southwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, 495.90 feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.851 acres, more or less. 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 g 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 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. Gerald Lerman, owner of Steel Warehouse Company, indicated they were planning to purchase machinery for their operation, which after installation will increase their employment between 3 seven and fifteen employees. He indicated this machinery will help to maintain their competitive strength in the market place. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. 9 ,j Council Member made a motion to combine public hearing on the next two resolutions, seconded by Council Member The motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1433 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1904 KENMORE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. ! 11 9 9 em 24 11 k WORM 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 1904 Kenmore and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of section thirty -three (33), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (3) East, in and part of the unrecorded plat of the Airport Industrial Park, city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty -three (33), Township thirty -eight (38) north, range two (2) East; thence South zero degrees seven minutes twenty -nine seconds west (SO000712911) a distance of eight hundred fifteen and fifty -two hundredths (815.52) feet to a point on the north line of Voorde Drive projected East; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N8904910911) on and along the north line of Voorde Drive a distance of one thousand two hundred eighty -eight and fifty -six hundredths (1,288.56) feet to the east line of Progress Drive; thence north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151E) on and along the East line of Progress Drive a distance of Eight Hundred Eighty -five and Zero Hundredths (885.00) feet to a one -half (1/2) inch iron pipe and the place of beginning; thence continuing north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151 11E) along said east line of Progress Drive a distance of three hundred and zero hundredths (300.00) feet to a One (1) inch iron rod; thence south eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds east (S89049151 "W) a distance of Three Hundred and Zero Hundredths (300.00) feet to a one (1) inch iron rod; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N89040109 "W) a distance of three hundred sixty and zero hundredths (360.00) feet to the place 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 property tax abatement only and is limited to three (3) 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. 1434 -86 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1904 KENMORE 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 1904 Kenmore and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of section thirty -three (33), Township Thirty -eight (38) North, Range Two (3) East, in and part of the unrecorded plat of the Airport Industrial Park, city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty -three (33), Township thirty -eight (38) north, range two (2) East; thence South zero degrees seven minutes twenty -nine seconds west (S0000712911) a distance of eight hundred fifteen and fifty -two hundredths (815.52) feet to a point on the north line of Voorde Drive projected East; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N8904910911) on and along the north line of Voorde Drive a distance of one thousand two hundred eighty -eight and fifty -six hundredths (1,288.56) feet to the east line of Progress Drive; thence north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151E) on and along the East line of Progress Drive a distance of Eight Hundred Eighty -five and Zero Hundredths (885.00) feet to a one -half (1/2) inch iron pipe and the place of beginning; thence continuing north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151 11E) along said east line of Progress Drive a distance of three hundred and zero hundredths (300.00) feet to a One (1) inch iron rod; thence south eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds east (S89049151 "W) a distance of Three Hundred and Zero Hundredths (300.00) feet to a one (1) inch iron rod; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N89040109 "W) a distance of three hundred sixty and zero hundredths (360.00) feet to the place 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 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. Tim Woods, attorney, indicated Cerilean Products manufactures cultured marble for use in the housing industry. He indicated they planned to add 10,000 square feet to its existing facility and hire approximately six additional permanent full -time employees. He indicated that they also were considering the purchase of a fully automated marble machine at an approximate cost of $100,000, which will be used in the new plant addition. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1433 -86 seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1434 -86, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1435 -86 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 800 BLOCK OF SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, requesting that the area commonly known as 800 Block of South LaFayette, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel of property being a portion of Lots Numbered 177, 176, 175 and 174 as shown on the Recorded Plat of Daniel Garst's First Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 5, of the records of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, and portion of north and south public alley lying west of said lots, which parcel shall be eighty (80) feet in width north and south along Lafayette Street, and two hundred fifty (250) feet in length east and west. 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 s 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 E (real or personal) property tax abatement. SECTION II. That this designation shall be limited to three (3) 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 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. George Herendeen, attorney, indicated this project consisted of the contruction of a new building to house the South Bend Police Credit Union. He indicated this property is in a tax abatement impact area. He indicated two permanent jobs will be created. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AN APPLICATION FOR 1986 FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968, AS AMENDED. Council Member Taylor made a motion to strike this resolution, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 94 -86 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "TRUCK ROUTES." This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing September 22, and refer it to the Public Works Committee and Residential Neighborhood Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 95 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3504 EAST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 96 -86 A BILL APPROPRIATING $7,000.00 FROM THE INDIANA MAIN STREET PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS TO CENTER CITY ASSOCIATES IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing September 22, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 97 -86 FIRST READING ON A BILL APPROPRIATING $13,000.00 FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing September 22, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 98 -86 FIRST READING ON A BILL VACATING FUND 91 AND TRANSFERRING THE MONIES THEREIN TO YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing September 22, and refer it to the Personnel and Finance Committee, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The motion carried. BILL NO. 99_ -86 FIRST READING ON A BILL TRANSFERRING $87,000.00 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 22, and refer it to the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Barcome made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: President