12-19-94 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1994 Lot numbered Four (4) as shown on the recorded Plat of Studebaker Corridor Fourth Minor Subdivision, recorded May 7, 1993, in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, as Instrument No. 9315731. and which has Key Number 18 8083 0147, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et, seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 Et Seq. Whereas, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1-1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and Whereas, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. 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 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement. A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C: That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which that can be reasonably expected to redevelopment or rehabilitation; and information was requested are benefits result from the proposed described F. 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. G. That the area is located in an Economic Development Target Area designated as such under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -7. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby qualified for and is granted property tax d SECTION VII. The Common Council directs adoption of this Declaratory Resolution published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 publication providing notice of the public proposed confirming of said declaration. determines that the property owner is eduction for a period of three (3) years. the City Clerk to cause notice of the for Real Property Tax Abatement to be and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said hearing before the Common Council on the SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Ryan Schroeder, attorney, made the presentation. He indicated the Firefighters Credit Union will relocate the old Policemen's Credit Union building at 815 S. Lafayette to property at 1122 S. Main. He indicated the building will be located on a new foundation, have an all new brick exterior, new driveways, drive through lanes, sidewalks and curbs, as well as