03-25-91 Council Meeting Minutes

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179 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as the southeast corner of LaPorte and Colfax and which more particularly described as follows: 128 LaPorte: 69 FT ON LAPORTE AVE S END LOT 7 DUNBARS BOL 31 130 -132 LaPorte: LOTS 6 &7 65 FT S SIDE MID PT DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 136 LaPorte: N 55FT MID PT LOTS 6 &7 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 146 LaPorte: 3RDS N END LOTS 6 &7 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 901 -912 W. Colfax: 3RDS N END LOTS 6 &7 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 906 W. Colfax: LOT 8 38 FT S END DUNBAR & CO SUB DIV BOL 31 32 906 W. Colfax: EX 38 FT S END LOT 8 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 902 W. Colfax: LOT 9 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 as an Economic Revitalization 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 an economic revitalization 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 an Economic Revitalization 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 tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years. 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. Donald Niezaodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. 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. Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing, spoke in favor of this resolution. 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. 19 -91 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF FRANCES STREET, RUNNING SOUTH FROM _ CEDAR STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 102.65 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF CEDAR STREET, ALL IN HULL`S SUBDIVISION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 20 -91 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 948 S. 20TH, 1002 S. 20TH, 1006 S. 20TH, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 21 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 11 ENTITLED CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Duda made a motion to refer this bill to the Residential Neighborhoods and Public Works Committees and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried.