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Home My WebLink AboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph Co. 2020 Kenwood, 318 N. Obrien, 2021 S. Chapin, 729 N. Eddy, 2422, 2432, 2505 & 2509 W. Linden (5 Year Residential Property)Wim RESOLUTION 3203 -03 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 23, 20—L3 Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 24, 20 03. City Clerk dent of Common Council Approved and signed by me .Tune 24 2003 City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2020 KENWOOD, 318 N. OBRIEN, 2021 S. CHAPIN, 729 N EDDY, 2422, 24329 2505 AND 2509 W. LINDEN 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 2020 Kenwood, 318 N. Obrien, 2021 S. Chapin, 729 N. Eddy; and 2422, 2432, 2505 and 2509 W. Linden, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address: Legal Description: 2020 Kenwood Avenue 24 ft W side of Lot 8 & 9 ft E side of Lot 9 O'Bannons Sub. 18 ft W side of Lot 7 & 15 ft E side of Lot 8 O'Bannons Sub. 318 N. Obrien Street Lot 16 Werwinski's 2 " Sub. Lot 15 Werwinski's 2 "d Sub. 2021 S. Chapin Street Lot 84f E'' /: City View Pl. 729 N. Eddy Street N'h of S'' /Z of E'' /: Lot 10 Sorin's 1" 2422 W. Linden Avenue Lot 6 Kaley's 1" Lot 7 Kaley's 1" 2432 W. Linden Avenue Lot 8 Ex S 40 ft Kaley's I" 40 ft S End Lot 8 Kaley's 1" West'' /: of Lot 7 Kaley's 1" Key Number: 18- 2024 -0727 18- 2024 -0728 18- 2024 -0756 18- 2024 -0754 18- 8037 -1543 18 -5028 -1016 18- 2069 -2548 18- 2069 -2547 18- 2069 -2546 18- 2069 -2545 18- 2069 -2547 2505 W. Linden Avenue Lot 43 Kaley's 1S1 18- 2068 -2507 East'' /: of Lot 42 Kaley's 151 18- 2068 -2505 2509 W. Linden Avenue Lot 41 Kaley's I" West'' /: of Lot 42 Kaley's V 18- 2068 -2503 18- 2068 -2505 be designated as a Residentially Distressed 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 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 se q., 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 Council's 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 sea. 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 NOT APPROVED 3' 10.3 ADOPTED b 2 ,Left. Member of the Common Couii it Filed In Clerk's Office MAY 2 3 2003 LORETTA J. DUDA CRY CLERK, 80. BEND, IN. 1200 Coumy -Cln BLILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 -1830 PHONE 574 1235 -9371 FAX 574/235 -9021 TDD 574/ 235 -5567 CITY OF SOUTH BEND STEPHEN J. LUECKE, MAYOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JON R. HUNT May 22, 2003 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council Member Karl King, 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 King: 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 a new single family homes to be located at 2020 Kenwood, 318 N. O'Brien, 2021 S. Chapin, 729 N. Eddy, 2422 W. Linden, 2432 W. Linden, '2505 W. Linden, and 2509 W. Linden. 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 to four bedrooms, one to 13/4 baths on a full basement. The value of each new home is estimated to be around $73,000. The project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year residential real property tax abatement and a representative from Habitat will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, June 9, 2003. Should you or any ofthe other Council members have any questions concerning the report or need additional information, please feel free to call me at 235 -5828. me ely, lc ael eitzi g r Economic Development Specialist Attachments c: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Stephen Luecke Don Inks Fu$a I 0191 s Oi #6�� LOE a ;> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL &PROGRAM PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT 5741235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD FAX: 574/235 -9697 5741235 -9371