04-13-92 Council Meeting Mniutes

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X26 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 pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1712.1 -4.5, that; (a) the estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable for equipment of that type; (b) the estimate of the number of individuals that will be expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment; (c) the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new equipment; (d) any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment; and (e) the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits Form completed by the Petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Department of Economic Development, and the Human Resources and Economic development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be designated as Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation, SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. SECTION IX. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the above bills at this time. Council Member Kelly reported that the Human Resources Committee had met on these bills and recommended them to the Council favorable. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation. He indicated the Tribune planned to construct a 25,000 square foot building on the site of the old Colfax Theater. He indicated they planned to purchase machinery for inserting, packaging and sorting of papers. He indicated they also planned to purchase a modern, state of the art, press. Charles Barrington, 4125 Sampson; Joyce Boaler, 1606 Hillsdale; Lee Brummit, 1129 Diamond, Peggy Rossow, 53100 Poppy Road; Kelly Havens, 12032 Timberline Trace; and Barry Baumbaugh, 12032 Timerline Trace, spoke against these abatements. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 92 -21, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 92 -22, seconded by Council Member Washington. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 22 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The