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Home My WebLink AboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. 624 Cottage Grove (5 Year Residential Real Property)RESOLUTION 3506 -05 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana August 22, Attest: 05 20_. Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana August 23, 05 20—. City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me 20 05 . 4, 6x- City Clerk 0 RESOLUTION NO. 3 5 6o -Or A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 624 COTTAGE GROVE RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 624 Cottage Grove, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Lot 16 Cushing & Lindsey Subdivision. and this property has a Tax Key Number 18- 1067 -2854, be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et Ise ., 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 a residentially distressed 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 determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845 -97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Councils jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed 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 V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real 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 -12.1 et seq. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. PRESENTED �- LI--oS NOT APPROVED ADOPTED E -ZZ -qs-� QQ /j Member of the Coom1m� i L Cff@i cil In °r;.:' office Filed Lj()I.jNV00RDE 3 2 w en REND. IN. 1200 COUNTY-COT BUILDING 227W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 -1830 August 3, 2005 PHONE 574 /235 -9371 FAX 574/235 -9021 TDD 5741235-5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHARON T. KENDALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council Member Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Community & Economic Development Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. Dear Council Member Puzzello: Please find attached the Department of Community & Economic Development's report on a residential real property tax abatement petition for the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. to build a single family house at 624 Cottage Grove. 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. The petitioner proposes to build a single family house at a cost of $95,000. The project meets the qualifications for five (5) year real property tax abatement. The petitioner will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, August 8, 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 COUNTY -Cry BUILDING 227W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 -1830 PHONE 574 /235 -9371 FA 574/235 -9021 TDD 574/ 235 -5567 CITY OF SOIT n BEND STEPHEN J. LuFcKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHARON T. KENDALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: TEDDSCHAFFER SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: NEAR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD, INC. DATE: AUGUST 3, 2005 On July 29, 2005, a petition for residential tax abatement consideration for real properties located at 624 Cottage Grove was filed with the City Clerk by the Near Northwest Neighborhood, 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 a Residentially Distressed 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 DESCRIPTION The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. will construct a new home on the above identified address. The home will be approximately 1,120 to 1,300 square feet single family home. The home will consist of three bedrooms, five total rooms, full basement with an attached garage. The home will be on 50 foot by 128 foot lot. The cost of the home will be $95,000. 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