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RESOLUTION
3533 -05
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 14,
20_25
City Clerk
President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
November 15, 20 05
Approved and signed by me NOVEMBER 15, 2005
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 3 S 3 3-0S
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
301 EAST SAMPLE STREET
TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
MOSSBERG & COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a
Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas
for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and
WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 301 East
Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows:
Lots Numbered Eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15),
Sixteen (16), Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) as shown
on the recorded plat of John C. Knoblock's Subdivision of Out Lot Thirty -nine (39)
in Denniston & Fellows Addition to the Town, now City of South Bend, recorded
March 28, 1902, in Plat Book 8, Page 69, together with the vacated East -West alley
lying between Lots Numbered Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16); excepting the South
Forty (40) feet of Lots Numbered Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) heretofore
conveyed to the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana for street and roadway purposes.
Also Lots Numbered Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine
(9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) as shown on the recorded plat of William
S. Anderson's Subdivision of Lot Numbered Forty (40) in Denniston and Fellows'
Addition to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, together with the
vacated East -West alley between Lots Numbered Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and
Twelve (12), on the North side, and Lots Numbered Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six
(6), Seven (7) and Eight (8) on the South side, together with the vacated North -South
alley lying between Lots Numbered Six (6) and Seven (7); excepting the South Forty
(40) feet of Lots Numbered Seven (7) and Eight (8).
BUT EXCLUDING:
A parcel of land being part of lot 30 as shown on the recorded plat of Denniston and
Fellows Addition and part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12,
Township 37 North, Range 2 East, all in Portage Township, City of South Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of Tutt Street, 22.23 feet South 89 degrees
41'55" East (bearing assumed) from the Southwest corner of said Lot 30; thence
South 89 degrees 41'55" East along the North line of Tutt Street, 155.62 feet to a
point (295.09 feet, record) North 89 degrees 41'55" West of the Southeast corner of
said Lot 30, and being on the East line of the East side of an existing concrete block
building; thence North 00 degrees 33'35" East along said East line of said block
building, 184.30 feet to the Southerly line of the Consolidated Railroad Corporation
right -of -way; thence South 89 degrees 58'00" West along said railroad southerly
right -of -way line, 6.79 feet to an angle in said railroad right -of -way; thence North 57
degrees 16'15" West along said railroad southerly right -of -way line, 128.09 feet;
thence South 32 degrees 43'45" West, 75.89 feet; thence South 00 degrees 33'35"
West, 188.90 feet to the point of beginning.
and which has Key Numbers 18- 3024 -0869, 18- 3022 -0827, 18- 3022 - 082701, 18- 3024 -0897, 18-
3024 -0898, 18- 3024 -0899, and 18- 3024 -0900, 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. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area
described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such
designation is for Personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from
the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council.
SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and
is granted Personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that
the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and
Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et M.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approved by the Mayor.
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Member of the Common Co ncil
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1200 CAUNTY-CITY BUILDING
227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
SOUTH BEND, INDw A 46601 -1830
PHONE 574/235 -9371
FAx 574/235 -9021
TDD 574/ 235 -5567
CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
October 16, 2005 SHARON T. KENDALL
ExECUT1vE DIRECTOR
Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson
Community & Economic Development Committee
South Bend Common Council
4th Floor, County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: Personal Property Tax Abatement Petition for:
Mossberg & Company, Inc.
Dear Council Member Puzzello:
Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a personal
property tax abatement petition for the above referenced petitioner. The project calls for the acquisition and
installation of new machinery and equipment at the company's South Bend Facility at 301 E. Sample Street.
Also attached is a copy of the petition, Statement of Benefits form and supporting information.
The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above petition. Mossberg will be purchasing
and installing new machinery and equipment. The total project cost is estimated at $5,500,000 to
$6,500,000. The project meets the qualifications for five (5) year personal property tax abatement and a
representative from Mossberg will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, October 24, 2005.
Should you or any of the other Council members have any questions concerning the report or need additional
information, please feel free to call me at 235 -5825.
Sincerely,
Tedd Schaffer
Economic Development Specialist
Attachments
c: South Bend Common Council Members
Mayor Stephen Luecke
Sharon Kendall
Don Inks
Bob Mathia
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL & PROGRAM
PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT
574/235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD
FAX: 574/235 -9697 574/235 -9371
1200 CouN -CITY BUILDING
227W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 -1$30
PHONE 574 /235 -9371
FAx 574/235 -9021
TDD 574/ 235 -5567
CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SHARON T. KENDALL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TAX ABATEMENT REPORT
TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL
FROM: TEDDSCHAFFER
SUBJECT: PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR:
MOSSBERG & COMPANY, INC.
301 E. SAMPLE STREET
DATE: October 16, 2005
On October 14, 2005, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration for property
located at 301 E. Sample Street was filed with the City Clerk by Mossberg & Company, Inc. Pursuant to
Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was
referred to the Department of Community and Economic Development for purposes of investigation and
preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area
pursuant to I.C.6 -1.1 -12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met.
The Department of Community and Economic Development has reviewed the petition (a copy of
which is attached), investigated the area and makes the following report.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Mossberg & Company is engaged in the lithography and printing industry. The company prints and
lithographs high quality, close tolerance, color brochures and inserts for the medical products industry,
annual and quarterly statements for publicly held companies, and a variety of printing material,
particularly for companies with needs for high quality, close tolerance printing. To maintain the high
quality standard and cost effectiveness, the company will be purchasing and installing new manufacturing,
logistical distribution and IT equipment including an offset printing press, felxographic press, cutter,
stitcher and related equipment. The total cost of the new equipment is estimated to be between $5,500,000
and $6,500,000.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL & PROGRAM
PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT
574/235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD
FAx: 574/235 -9697 574/235 -9371