03-22-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2004 RESOLUTION NO. 3313-04 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1309, 1325, 1329, 1405 & 1408 W. WASHINGTON STREET AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1309, 1325, 1329, 1405 and 1408 W. Washington St., South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Street Address: Legal Description: Key Number: 1309 West Washington Lot "E" SBHF Replat 18-1045-1960.01 1325 West Washington Lot "B" SBHF Replat 18-1045-1955 1329 West Washington Lot "A SBHF Replat 18-1045-1953 1405 West Washington Lot 2 Sarah J Stover's Sub 18-1048-2080.01 1408 West Washington Lot 2 Kirby's Sub of Bol 83 18-3075-2964 be designated as a Residentially Distressed 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 a residentially distressed 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 determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance no. 8845-97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four(4)families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36-7-9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: -13-