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Home My WebLink AboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Habitat for Humanity of St. Joe. Co 1618 Dunham St, 223 Johnson St, 705 S. Kaley St, 749 S. Warren St, 2207, 2215, 2221 & 2227 Smith St (5 Year Residential Property)Attest: RESOLUTION 3448 -05 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana April 25, 05 20_. M Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana April 26, 05 20—. City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me April 27, 2005 City Clerk 0 RESOLUTION NO. 3 y y g -G � A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1618 DUNHAM ST, 223 JOHNSON ST., 705 S. KALEY ST., 749 S. WARREN ST., 22079 22159 22219 AND 2227 SMITH ST. RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 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 1618 Dunham St., 223 Johnson St., 705 S. Kaley St., 749 S. Warren St., 2207, 2215, 2221, and 2227 Smith St., South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address: Letal Description: Key Number: 1618 Dunham Street Lot 8 Gorsuchs 1st 18- 4001 -0006 223 Johnson Street N %2 Lot 7 College Grove 18- 2006 -0055 705 S. Kaley Street 749 S. Warren Street 2207 Smith Street Smith subdivision of Lot 7 K & M addition 2215 Smith Street Subdivision of Lot 7 K & M Addition Lot 1075 and 1076 Summit PI 3rd 18- 4040 -1457 Lot 80 Gorsuchs 5th 18- 4008 -0286 Lot 36 and 37 Hollowell and 18- 2025 -0808 Lot 38 Hollowell and Smith 18- 2024 -0729 2221 Smith Street Lot 40 Hollowell and Smith Subdivision of Lot 7 K & M Addition 2227 Smith Street Lot 41 Hollowell and Smith Subdivision of Lot 7 K & M Addition be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area; and l�:�z�y��I►cy� 18- 2025 -0794 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 2t _ "e., 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. -�- Filed In Clerk's Office Member of the Commot Council PRESENTED t{ -LS —O� APR 6 2005 NOT APPROVED JOHN VOORDE CITY CLERK, S0. BEND IN. ADOPTED �' `�-ZS -� S L� 1200 Co= -Cm BumDwG 227 W. JEFFERsoN BODLEVAED Souni BEND, INDIANA 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 SHARON T. KENDALL April 6, 2005 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: Residential Real Property Tax Abatement Petition for: Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County 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 above referenced petitioner, for eight (8) new single family homes to be located at 1618 Dunham St., 223 Johnson St., 749 S. Warren St., 705 S. Kaley St., 2207, 2215, 2221, and 2227 Smith St. 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. Habitat proposes to build new homes on scattered site lots with three bedrooms, one to 13/4 baths on a crawlspace. The value of each new home is estimated to be around $65,000. The project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement and a representative from Habitat will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, April 11, 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, (' / Ted��h ff�/! ✓�� Economic Development Specialist Attachments c: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Sharon Kendall Don Inks Bob Mathia CommuNm DewwpMENT ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT FINANCW &PROGRAM P"EL C. MMR DONALD E. INKs MANAGEMENT 5741235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD FAx: 574/235 -9697 5741235 -9371