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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConfirming Tax Abatement - Masterbilt, Inc. 325 S. Walnut (5 Year Personal Property)Attest: RESOLUTION 4460 -15 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 22, 15 20 . Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana June 23 Approved and signed by me 0-6 nc, a3 15 City Clerk President of Common Council 20ti . City Clerk ll:' rte' RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 325 S. Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46601 AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR Masterbilt, Inc. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 325 S. Walnut St., South Bend, IN 46601 and which is more particularly described as follows: Business Personal Property and which has Key Numbers 018 - 08790 -00 be designated as an Economic Revitalization 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 an economic revitalization 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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted personal property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years as shown by the attachment pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -17 and further determines that the petition, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Petitioner and the City of South Bend, and the Statement of Benefits comply with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12 et Ise . SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. PRESLNTED (Cr-2v -t Y NOT APPROVED Member of the mon Council Filed in CIArk's Office MAY `2 ,1O ; )I CITYCLERV, Ii<U'�F111 SEND, IN 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 S. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 May 14, 2015 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SCOTT FORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council Member Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson Community Investment Committee South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Personal Property Tax Abatement Petition for: Masterbilt, Inc. Dear Council Member Ferlic: PHONE: 574 /235 -9371 FAx:574/235 -9021 Please find the attached information pertaining to a personal property tax abatement petition for Masterbilt, Inc. ➢ Department of Community Investment's summary report ➢ Copy of the petition ➢ Statement of Benefits form ➢ Supporting information. The report contains the Department's findings relative to the above petition. Masterbilt, Inc. will be purchasing and installing approximately $600,000 of new equipment to improve capabilities, efficiencies, and produce more complex parts to meet market demands. The project meets the qualifications for a (5) five year personal property tax abatement and a representative from Masterbilt, Inc. will be available to meet with the Committee on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. 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 -9339. Sincerely, >3 ) ?� Brock Zeeb Director Economic Resources Attachments cc: South Bend Common Council Members Mayor Pete Buttigieg Scott Ford Chris Fielding PLANNING NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC RESOURCES JITIN KAN PAMELA C. MEYER CHRIS FIELDING BROOK ZEEB TAX ABATEMENT REPORT TO: SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BROCK ZEEB SUBJECT: PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FOR: Masterbilt, Inc DATE: May 18, 2015 On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, a petition from Masterbilt, Inc. was received and subsequently filed with the City Clerk for personal property tax abatement consideration for property to be located at 325 S. Walnut, South Bend, IN 46601. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2 -84.2 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, this petition was referred to the Department of Community Investment for purposes of investigation and preparation of a report determining whether the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area pursuant to I.C.6 -1.1 -12.1 and whether all zoning requirements have been met. The Department of Community Investment has reviewed the petition (a copy of which is attached), investigated the area, and makes the following report. PROJECT SUMMARY ➢ Purchase new equipment to improve capabilities and efficiencies, making them more competitive. The new equipment will allow Masterbilt, Inc. to produce more complex parts which their customers have found difficult to source ➢ New project taxes over the five year abatement period — $51,472 ➢ Estimated taxes being abated over the five year abatement period — $23,593 ➢ Total taxes to be paid on new and existing equipment over five year abatement period — $27,879 EMPLOYMENT IMPACT Per the petition, it is estimated that the total project will: ➢ Create (4) four permanent, full -time and zero (0) permanent, part-time jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $133,120 ➢ Maintain (6) six existing permanent full -time and (3) three existing part -time jobs with an annual payroll of $234,780. PLANNING NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ECONOmic RESOURCES J11 IN (CAIN PAMELA C. MFYFR CHRIS FIELDING BROCK ZEEB ABATEMENT QUALIFICATION A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioner has not been granted or associated with any previous abatements. The Building Commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. 3. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the River West Development Area. 4. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance No. 9394 -03 finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a (5) five -year personal property tax abatement under section 2 -84.2, Tangible Personal Property Tax Abatement. No °OO °o °o ro 0 O ro m Coco (0 N v N c°o oco O O O 0 0000 o m X Mom °° ova l omco co T V V c OOmW 0 n , Z~° a m Nrn r �°.� } °o 06 of cu -: 6 r; n 06r m a cNO 1v v M M 10 0 0 `m 0 o m o m 'o m w m n M m m o o 000 w t0 O o m m 0 (O m o � � �... 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Paremcompanyname 326 S. Walnut S city, State, Zlp South Bend, IN 46601 Legal owner MasterNft, Inc. Site acreage or acreage required Isthe real estate owned or Owned Squarefeetoffacility Primary Contact Information _8,500 aleasedbywhom primary cempanycontact name Rob Michalak 7Nle Vice President Addresaofcompanycontact - 325 S. Walnut SL Phone 574.287.6567 City, State, Zip - South Bend, IN 46601 Emu robQmasterbitt- inc.com Senior Official Company senioroffitlat name Bob Michalak Tide President Address ofcompany contact (IfdWerem from Phone City, State, ZIP Consultant Information/Agent Emag bob aQmasterbitt- inc.com Hired business consultant/agent ncrme Consultant release (YIN) Address Local eonnornicdevdopmem parmus a ovY N CIry,State,7lp.: Emag Project Overview Bdeftlescriptionofyour. Masterbitt is an aerospace recision machining business which has an customers. P p rg opportunely to grow with es company, project, and why the wing Investment in new machinery and technology necessary to improve capabilities and efficiencies which will make us more make propetty is eecessaryfor t competitive. The new machines will allow MasterbiR to produce more complex parts which our customers have found emnomicgrowth difiwh to source. We have already received request for quotas and have won several jobs due to our history of top quality and delivery performance but can grow rapidly with newer technology. Masterbitt will need to hire new employees and invest in employee training and development to support the growth a in Clerk's Office [Filed MAY 2 20'15 Ni Y CLERK, SOUTH i BEND, IN Certified Technology Park appropriate NIA Community Revitalization Enhancement NIA Cerftthatthe BuilAng Permit has not hePn- tWadjeFgEtgfdCr)I yrgesaeapadptt -, - I.M MINI y 1fth6ha petition far personal property tax Statement. has the egularneirt tbeerinstaBed No Fufl-Time Permanent Indiana-Resident Positions by Calendar Year Calendar Year fobs retained= Totalhourly - CuanuladvedofnetNW fuII 6m6 Hourly avenaewage, w /o. 7oW_Alning Taal tl -tote '�i wa6ew /o permanentjoa¢atedat WO*t benefits orbenuses, of expenditure- trained -riot fringe or _ cumulativenetrlawjobs . not cumulathre bonuses cumulative 2015:. 9 %��' 4 g/� //3.s h% 2WW 3 2016 2017 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 3025 2026 Full time parttime Laborers Technical average $16.00 Managerial Adm1nistra5ve o e n ue r soar g WouWneenrecruftina? Rob Michalak Does Your company have an EEO hiring policy] Yes Are you an EEOempbyeYi Yes Please describe your commbment to dilmrsiryand Indudon by detsilmgyour . Year - - 2015(Current) 2014 2013 outreach and montiment efforts forthe last three Years as well as currentpo5tles. Fullnme Part Time Fullnme Partrane Full nme Part7ime Black:. 1 1 We have reached out to WorkOne to explore opporiuni0es to hire from their candidates. We have also met with local businesses (West side) to find Hkpanlc 1 _ Arian Indian canditlates. Female - 2 4 4 - OMer, Complete below for Real or Personal Property Tax Abatement only. Please sign for all requested incentives. Public Benefit Item: Information is required on Loth the construction companies and the companies which will provide materials purchased for this project. Please complete the table below with the appropriate information.- If Qualify you qualify for the points, please enter . the full amount of available nes or No) points. Earned Points Available points 1 Construction. Related (Comractorii A. Employ Local companies (7S%) 20 B. Purchase Materials from Local Companies (75%) 20 C. Require Employees vs. Independent Contractors 19 D. Require Prevailing Wage (Davis Bacon) 22 E. Require Health Benefits 22 F. Require Pension Benefits 18 G. IMaintain Affirmative Action Plan 20 Sub -total Construction Related: 0 141 2 Wage & Benefit Related fChvner): �> A. Pay Target Wage Levels Yes 33 33 B. : Provide Health Benefit Yes 34 34 C. Provide Pension Benefits Yes 29 29 - D. - Provide Training , Yes 26 28 E. Provide Child Care 15 F. Provide Transportation Assistance 14 G. r Provide Employer Assisted Housing program 9 Sub-total Wage & Benefit Related: 124 162 3: Workforce Related: A. Create New Jobs Yes 42 42 B. Retain Existing Jobs - Yes 41 41 C. Maintain Affirmative Action Plan Yes 35 35 D. Provide Targeted Hiring Preference 34 Sub -total Worldorce Related: 118 152 4 Support a Municipal Facilhv: A' Support a 58 Municipal Facility (donations to the zoo, conservatory, museum, etc) 84 Name of Fadliry Sub -total Municipal Fadaty: - 84 Subtotal from Above: 242 539 The undersigned owner(s) of real property, located within the City of South Bend, herby petition the Common Council of th Whatis the current assessed value? Real Property: spa C�r C�O� Personal Property: S X37 Sy0 Whafis the pro)ettetl assessed value ? Real Property: personal property; What is the tax key numberfor this project? What is the six digit NAILS code ?' Please attach a Google map and street view of the location. Please list the amount of real andpwxonalproperty taxes paidforthelastfiveyearewhenapplic atile.. Real Property Taxes: Personal Property Taxes: - YearOne /p ��(O /.3� 9a 'sc Zi'9G9.98 YearTwo 1-/ 70 �p OOb // o.���.(O2Q YearThree ..: //8-o 9. a (p7 Year Four (770P Year Five O S,20 Staff Use Please fill out the Public Benefit Summary Information . and YorN add to the total from abow. Points Points - Public Benefit Item:. - - - -vi 5 A. - Redevelop a Site that has Special Needs 49 - B. Develop Based on Local University Research 35 -' -C. .Achieve a Physical Element of a Plan 36 Sub- total.Project Related: 0 120 ''6 - Super Size Proiects(point valuesarecumolativel: -. -. A. 100 %to 199% - 25 - - B. . - 200% to 299 % 68 ' C. 300%to 3901 65 D. - 400% and Over 52 - SU"otal Super Size Projects: 0 210 7 - Pavfor Municipal Infrastructure: A. Pay for Oversizing.or Upgrading - _ - 14 B. Pay for26 -50% of Extension Cost 26 C. Pay for 5175% of Extension Cost _ 39 D. Pay for 76- 1009L of Extension Cost 52 Sub -total Infrastructure Related:- 0 131 Total from Applicant Section :.. 0 ava 539 Total from Staff Section: - 0 461 Total Public Benefit Points: - 0 Ql ya 1000