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REGULAR MEETING July 23, 2018 really beautified that area. I also ask the Council Members to ride through that area some time. Thank you, bless the Council and bless South Bend. Willie Dearing Mallory, 501 Harrison Avenue, South Bend, IN, stated, I also live in the South Bend Mutual Homes. I am a resident. The only thing I can say about South Bend Mutual Homes is that it is a blessing. It is a blessing to the residents, neighborhood and area. We have twenty- four(24)brand-new beautiful homes and that is a motivator. We have hard working and beautiful people that live and work there. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt Bill No. 18-31. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 18-32 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SOUTH BEND BREWERY PLACE AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR HISTORIC LINCOLN WAY WEST HOMES, LP Anne Mannix, 724 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner for this bill. Ms. Mannix stated,The rehab costs are $6.4 million. It is a conspicuous spot on a major artery and entrance to the City.There are twenty-two(22)efficiency one(1)and two(2)bedroom apartments. It is a historic property. We are applying for low-income housing tax credits and these funds will strengthen our application. It has a public benefit as it provides affordable housing and it will stabilize the neighborhood. Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked, Are there any additional benefits that you would like to highlight other than property tax abatement benefit? Are there any additional incentives the City of South Bend is putting in? Ms. Mannix replied, The City is giving us $1 million in tax abatement and we are working on the off-site improvements that will be made in the surrounding neighborhood. Councilmember Jo M. Broden followed up, In terms of petitioner, policy? Actually I'll save that for later. Thank you. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Wingo, 1020 Fuerbringer Street, South Bend, IN, stated,Again,I am here to speak in favor of this because what Anne Mannix has done with the revitalization of that Lincoln Park area is incredible. It provides stability and I encourage you all to visit the area. Thank you. Canneth Lee, 1929 North Huey Street, South Bend, IN, stated, I encourage the Council to vote in favor of this. The area is a blight right now and this would help make this site better. We send our support for this project. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to adopt Bill No. 18-32. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 18-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REAFFIRMING AND APPROVING THE NECESSITY OF THE LEASE OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 319 NILES AVENUE, SOUTH 12