01-24-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2022 Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No. 22-02 and Bill No. 22-06 were previously heard by the Community Investment Committee and came forth with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion to call for passage of Bill No. 22-02. Vice - President Sheila Niezgodski seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. President Sharon L. McBride stated that Bill No. 22-02 has passed. 22-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS INTERSECTION OF CALVERT S T AND RENEWABLE DRIVE, SOUTH BEND IN 46613 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR JEM FARMS SOUTH BEND, LLC Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan made a motion to call for passage of Bill No. 22-06. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. President Sharon L. McBride stated that Bill No. 22-06 has passed. 22-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITTY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CI1,Y OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3820 W CALVERT ST, SOUTH BEND IN 46613 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A NINE (9) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GREENLEAF HOLDCO Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion to hear Bill No. 22-04 and Bill No. 22-08 together. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No. 22-04 and Bill No. 22-08 were previously heard by the Community Investment Committee and came forth with a favorable recommendation. Angelina Billo, Assistant Director of Business Development, with offices on the fourteenth (14th) floor of the County -City Building, presented Bill No. 22-04 and Bill No. 22-08. Joe McGuire, Pure Green Farms, 3820 W Calvert St, South Bend, Indiana, states that Pure Green has been operating for just over a year. The facility is sustainable year-round without any need for pesticides or herbicides. The businesses attract people in the industry to the area. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan thanked Joe McGuire for his bold investment. The employees of this business work hard, and Joe McGuire is investing in their skills. Councilmember Karen L. White thanked the petitioners for the site tour. This project will open the door to see the economy of South Bend from a different perspective. Councilmember Troy Warner stated that the facility is amazing and the future of growing crops.