10-23-95 Council Meeting Minutes

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Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as a Residentially distressed Area for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 2517 and 2525 W. Ewing and 2502, 2510, 2602, 2612 W. Calvert Street, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Street Address Legal Description Kev Number 2517 W. Ewing Lot 253A HomeLand 2nd Add. 18 8105 3988 2525 W. Ewing Lot 255A HomeLand 2nd Add. 18 8105 3986 2502 W. Calvert Lot 224A Homeland 2nd Add. 18 8103 3890 2510 W. Calvert Lot 226A Homeland 3rd Add. 28 8103 3888 2602 W. Calvert Lot 282A Homeland 3rd Add. 18 8106 4030 2612 W. Calvert Lot 284A Homeland 3rd add. 18 8106 4028 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 confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tx deduction for a period of five (5) 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 -12.1 et seq. 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/ Eugene Ladewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Zakrzewski made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this was a confirming resolution, and the two homes on Ewing were nearly completed, and the other four homes have not been started. He indicated these homes were being built in distressed neighborhoods. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILLS NO. 64 -95 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING $141,972.00 FROM PROJECT RELEAF This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and third reading on November 13, and refer it to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill No. 61 -95 for public hearing and third reading on November 13, and refer it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill No. 52 -95 for public hearing and third reading on November 13, and refer it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, a seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. ATTEST: Y 111.1 11� City Clerk ATTEST: