HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - South Bend Heritage Foundation Various Addresses (5 Year Residential Property)RESOLUTION
NO. 2655 -98
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
July 27, 19 98
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 28, 1998 .
Approved and signed by me July 29,
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of Common Council.
Clerk
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
Corner of West Washington /Studebaker, 1331, 1327, 1323, 1321, 1315,
13119 1305, 13039 13019 1302 -13049 1308, 1306, 13169 1402, and 1408 West
Washington, 113 -111 South Walnut, and 102, 111, and vacant lot adj 111
Chestnut
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 corner of
West Washington/Studebaker, 1331, 1327, 1323, 1321, 1315, 1311, 1305, 1303, 1301,
1302 -1304, 1308, 1306, 1316, 1402, and 1408 West Washington, 113 -111 South Walnut,
and 102, 111, and vacant lot adj 111 Chestnut, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more
particularly described as follows:
Street Address *
Comer of West
Washington/Studebaker
1331 West Washington
1327 West Washington
1323 West Washington
1321 West Washington
1315 West Washington
1311 West Washington
1305 West Washington
1303 West Washington
1301 West Washington
Legal Description
Key Number
Ex. 21 1/2 Ft. E Side Lot 8
18 -1045 -1953
Studebaker & Hines Bol 80
E. 21 1/2 Ft. Lot 8 & W 11 1/2 Ft
18 -1045 -1954
Lot 7 Studebaker & Hines bol 80
38 Ft. E. Side Lot 7 3 1/4 ft. W.
18 -1045 -1955
Side Lot 6 Studebaker & Hines
Bol 80
46 1/2 Ft. E. Side lot 6 Studebaker
18- 1045 -1956
& Hines Bol 80
Lot 5 Studebaker & Hine Bol 80
18- 1045 -1957
Lot 4 Studebaker & Hine
18- 1045 -1958
West 33.75' Lot 2 & all of Lot 3
18 -1045- 1960.01
Studebaker and Hines Addn.
8.8 Ft. W. Side Lot 1 15.75 Ft. E.
18 -1045 -1961
Side Lot 2 Studebaker & Hines
Bol 80
22.2 Ft.Mid Pt. Lot 1 Studebaker
18 -1045 -1962
& Hines Bol 80
Lot 1 18.5 Ft. E. Side Studebaker
18 -1045 -1963
& Hines Bol 80
113 -111 S. Walnut
1302 -1304 West Washington
1308 West Washington
1306 West Washington
1316 West Washington
102 S. Chestnut
111 S. Chestnut
V/L Adj 111 Chestnut
1402 West Washington
1408 West Washington
Lot 6 John C. Knoblock Sub of
18- 3075 -2993
Bol 84 N. of RR
Lot 1 John C. Knoblock Sub div
18- 3075 -2991
of /block 84
Lot 2 W 33.5' x 100.5' 84' N. of
18- 3075 -2990
RR Knoblocks Sub of Bol
Lot 2 except 33.5'x100.5' 84' NW
18- 3075- 2990.01
Comer Knoblocks Sub of Bol 84
Lot 3 Bol Knoblocks Sub
18- 3075 -2989
Lot 4 Bol 84 Knoblocks Sub
18- 3075 -2988
W 40' of Lot 8 John R Kirbys Sub
18- 3075- 2967.01
Bol 83
E 80 Ft of Lot 8 John F Kirbys
18- 3075 -2967
Sub of Bol 83
Lot 1 Kirbys Sub of Bol 83
18- 3075 -2965
Lot 2 Kirbys Sub of Bol 83
18- 3075 -2964
*(Addresses for above lots are subject to change due to replat of land)
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 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
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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.
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