08-12-02 Community & Economic Development

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greater Community and Economic Development Committee August 12, 2002 Page 2 South Bend area, with the general contract yet to go out. Mr. Goodwin stated that his company will use South Bend area contractors where possible, noting that his company also has a duty to its shareholders to make sure that qualified workers and products are maintained. Council Member King noted that the tax abatement process is a two-way street of communication in the area of quality development in our community. Council Member Coleman asked that the Building Trades representatives introduce themselves for the benefit of the Committee. The following representatives then introduced themselves: Kevin Resing of the Cement Masons, Ed Taft of the Electrians Union, Jim Sheetz of the Plumbers Union, Don O'Blenis of Roofers Union#23, and Matt Baslin of the Plumbers Union. Council Member Pfeifer asked Mr. .Goodwin if he would be willing to give a report to the Common Council on where the contractors are coming from during the course of the construction. Mr. Goodwin stated that he would. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member King asked for a brief progress report on the proposed City Development Plan. Larry Magliozzi noted that at each of the upcoming Community and Economic Development Committee meetings he would like to provide material and give a brief update. He then provided copies of Report# 1 Census 2000 "South Bend compared to St. Joseph County and Midwestern, Central Cities of Similar Size"(copy attached). Council Member King suggested that in light of the lateness of the hour that the material should be reviewed so that it could be discussed at the August 26th Committee meeting. He further suggested that fifteen(15) minutes be earmarked for updates at the next meeting on this topic. Mr. Adler noted that the data is based on 33 complete census tracks and 2 partial census tracks in the southwest. Council Member King noted that he has begun drafting the proposed tax abatement ordinance which he hopes to have to the Council Attorney for legal review by mid to late September and then conceptually before the Committee by late October or November. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned the meeting at 4:55 pm. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karl King, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee KCF:kmf Attachments