04-22-91 Council Meeting Minutes

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j1 19 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 1864 -91 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 22255 West Cleveland Road TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR AE PISTON PRODUCTS, INC. 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 22255 West Cleveland Road and which is more particularly described as follows: A tract of land in part of the East half of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, 2nd P.M. St. Joseph County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East -West Half section line of said East Half North 88 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds East 915.58 feet from the center of said Section 21; thence North 0 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 338.80 feet; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds East, parallel with the East -West half section line of said Section, 800.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds East 1726.13 feet; thence northwesterly 550.14 feet along an arc to the right having a radius of 4463.66 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 54 degrees 36 minutes 59 seconds West and a distance of 549.80 feet; thence North 51 degrees 05 minutes 08 seconds West 465.22 feet; thence North 0 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds West 761.20 feet to the East -West half section line of said East half the point of beginning, and containing 26.203 acres, more or less. 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 the for 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 Personal 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 Personal property tax 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 sec . 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 Niezgodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Earl Huff, Controller, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they were expanding their business and 29 new jobs will be created. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 26 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE MORRIS CIVIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and second reading May 20, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried.