04-12-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 12, 2004 SECTION II, The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of six (6) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6-1.1-12 et seq., except for a portion of the project representing $12,800. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s/Karen L. White Member of the Common Council Mr. Jeff Kelsey, 300 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, Indiana made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Kelsey advised that Trinet Essential Facilities X, Inc., and Cequent Towing Products, Inc. are seeking a six (6) year real property tax abatement for the location at 3310 William Richardson Court. He stated the new location in South Bend is part of the company's business strategy to consolidate manufacturing functions and distribution functions into separate facilities. Mr. Kelsey stated that the total project cost is estimated to be $860,366 and will create eighty- three (83) new permanent jobs, with a new annual payroll of$1,959,198.00. Mr. Kelsey stated that due to the pulling of a building permit prior to the approval of the tax abatement the amount of$12,800.00 does not qualify for tax abatement, due to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-11.3(a)(3). A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 3319-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE OFFICIALS OF SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. TO MEET WITH THE ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SO THAT IT WILL REVITALIZE AND COMMIT TO KEEPING ITS VITAL AND DIVERSE MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATIONS LOCATED AT THEIR SOUTH BEND CAMPUS WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is proud to recognize that in 1882 the Sisters of the Holy Cross founded South Bend's 1st hospital in the city, and this establishment is now known as the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that the City of South Bend is the 4th largest city in the State of Indiana with a population of 107,789; and WHEREAS, the Common Council further recognizes that the City of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, with the county having a population of 265,559, making it the 4th largest county in the State of Indiana; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council notes that Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center offers state-of-the art technology and advanced medical procedures which focus on quality care for patients and their families; and -13-