11-27-06 Personnel & Finance - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

November 27, 2005 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 Bill No. 06-130 5-Year Residential Real Property... request for 919 North Notre Dame Avenue (Carolyn Witucki): Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No. 06-130 which would designate 919 North Notre Dame as a residentially distressed area for the purposes of a 5-year residential real property tax abatement for Carolyn Witucki. Bill Schalliol of the Department of Community & Economic Development reviewed the Department's report dated November 6, 2006 (copy attached). He noted that the petitioner plans to construct a home of approximately 1,940 square feet for an estimated cost of $220,000. Taxes which would be paid of the 5-year period would be $11,528; with $10,262 being abated over this period of time. Carolyn Witucki of 5109 Park South Boulevard in South Bend made the formal presentation, She noted that she plans to tear down the structure on the proposed and build a new home where she would five. ~~'~ Council Member Puzzel[a commended the petitioner and noted her appreciation of the proposed size of the home to be built at this location. Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No, 06-130 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Bill No. 86-132 Brownfield Assessment Grant Applicaiton Council Member Kelly then called for a presentation on Bill No.06-132 which would authorize the Mayor to submit an application to the US Environmental Protection Agency for a Brownfield Assessment Grant. Ann Kolata of the Department of Community and Economic Development made the formal presentation. She noted that this is a request for the 2007 federal fiscal year. She stated that unlike previous requests there would be two (2) grant applications one for hazardous materials and one for petroleum clean-up. The Council Attorney suggested that Section I of the Resolution be amended to read "grants". Mrs. Kolata stated that she would bring a substitute Bill this evening. Council Member Kirsits made a motion, seconded by Citizen Member Wolfson that Bill No. 06-132 as to be amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.