06-24-96 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING 1917 South Meade Street 1921 South Meade Street 2001 South Meade Street 2006 south Meade Street 2014 south Meade Street 2022 south Meade street 2108 South Meade Street 2112 South Meade Street 2120 south Meade Street 2201 South Meade Street 2205 South Meade Street 2211 South Meade Street 2233 South Meade Street 2239 South Meade Street JUNE 2 °4 , 1996 Lot 280 Homeland 3rd Addition 18- 8106 -4032 Lot 279 Homeland 3rd Addition 18- 8106 -4033 Lot 278 Homeland 3rd Addition 18- 8106 -4034 Lot 234A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8103 -3883 Lot 236A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8103 -3885 Lot 238A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8103 -3887 Lot 240 Homeland 2nd Addition 18- 8105 -3960 Lot 241A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8105 -3962 Lot 243A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8105 -3966 Lot 266A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8107 -4063 Lot 265A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8107 -4064 Lot 264A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8107 -4065 Lot 258A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8107 -4071 Lot 256A Homeland 2nd Replat 18- 8107 -4073 as Residentially Distressed Areas; 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 completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. A significant number of dwelling units within the areas are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the areas are vacant land. B. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas are: I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies. C. The areas have experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States. D. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not exceed ten per cent (10 %) of the total area within the designating body's jurisdiction. E. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. F. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; G. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and H. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: