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RESOLUTION
3179 -03
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
April 14, 2003
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
April 15, 2Q3
Approved and signed by me April 16,
City Clerk
President of Common Council
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City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. �S � 7 S-03
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1138 HILL STREET, 711 ST. PETER STREET AND
713 ST. PETER STREET
RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A
FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY
TAX ABATEMENT FOR
SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION
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 1138 Hill
Street, 711 St. Peter Street and 713 St. Peter Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which are
more particularly described as follows:
Street Address: Legal Description: Key Number:
1138 Hill Street Lot 19, ex 20 ft S side Lot 20, 18 -5109 -3848
Shenefields Sub of Lot 143,
Sorins 2nd Add
711 St. Peter Street Lot 17, ex str Hodsons Sub Lots 24 18 -5032 -1141
& 25, Sorins Is` Add
713 St. Peter Street Lot 16, ex W end for str Hodsons 18 -5032 -1140
of Lots 24 -25, Sorins 1" Add
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 ofthe 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 sea., 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 governinent; 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. Thatthe description ofthe 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
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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 4 1 "3
NOT APPROVED
ADOPTED / �- -N -0-3
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Member of the Common Council
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Filed In Clerk's Office
MAR 18 2003
LORETTAJ. DUDA
WYCLERK, BO. BEND. BN.
1200 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING
$OUCH 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
JON R. HUNT
March 17, 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:
South Bend Heritage Foundation
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 three new single family homes
to be located at 1138 Hill Street, 711 St. Peter Street and 713 St. Peter 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. South Bend Heritage
Foundation proposes to build four new homes on the above identified lots. The homes will be built by
Garden Homes by E.L., Inc. and will be between 1,036 and 1,300 sft each with three bedrooms, two
baths on a full basement with a two car attached garage. The average cost for each new home is estimated
to be $95,000. The project meets the qualifications for a five (5) year residential real property tax
abatement and a representative of South Bend Heritage Foundation and /or Garden Homes by E.L., Inc.
will be available to meet with the Committee on Monday, March 24, 2003.
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 -5835.
me ely,
Michael Beitzinger ~-
Assistant Director, Di Ssion of Economic Development
Attachments
c: South Bend Common Council Members
Mayor Stephen Luecke
Donald Inks
Filed In Clerk's Office
EMAR I A 2003
LOR@TTA d. i8itf.:.
CITY CLERK, 80.21Rt•i�,.s C
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL &PROGRAM
PAMELA C. MEYER DONALD E. INKS MANAGEMENT
5741235 -9660 574/235 -9371 ELIZABETH LEONARD
FAx: 574/235 -9697 5741235 -9371