03-11-91 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 11, 1991 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 adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. 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/ Donald Niezgodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on this resolution and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Luecke indicated he had discussed his position with South Bend Heritage with the Council attorney, and it was determined that his voting on this bill would not be a conflict of interest. Jeff Gibney, South Bend Heritage Foundation, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this would be a low income housing renovation project. He indicated they planned to renovate seven homes as part of a $677,000 project, and rents would be controlled for a 30 year period. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 14 -91 A BILL APPROPRIATING $37,500.00 FROM THE U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1990, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on March 25, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 15 -91 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1612 SOUTH BEND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 16 -91 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN 3425 LINCOLN WAY WEST AND 3427 LINCOLN WAY WEST IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 17 -91 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON ROAD AND MIAMI STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 18 -91 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 HICKORY ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: 17