05-23-88 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 SECTION V. The to two (2) calendar Common Council. designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the 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. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke made a motion to accept the substitute resolution as on file with the City Clerk's Office, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Jonathan Barris, Developer, Barris- Guren, 4700 Rockside Rd., Suite 635, Independence, Ohio 44131, made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that the former Sherland Building will now be known as 105 Jefferson Centre. He indicated that the plans call for a new first floor facade of dark green marble or similar material, as well as refurbishing of the lobby and corridors. He indicated that the upper part of the building will be tan, with bronze - tinted windows and a new entrance on Michigan Street in addition to the main entrance on Jefferson Blvd. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1609 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2302, 2304, AND 2306 WESTERN AVENUE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend 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 2302 Western Avenue, South Bend, IN 46619, 2304 Western Avenue, South Bend, IN 46619 and 2306 Western Avenue, South Bend, IN 46619, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lots Numbered Three Hundred Sixty -five (365), Three Hundred Sixty -six (366) and Three Hundred Sixty -seven (367) in summit Place Second Addition to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, 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. That 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. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of six (6) 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. /s /John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the petitioner made the presentation on the resolution. He indicated that the petitioner already owns three lots adjacent to the property. The petitioner plans for the three lots include retention of the existing building and the construction of an addition of approximately 371x401, as well as the renovation of the existing building. He indicated when the renovation is complete it will have 5 bays for the repair of automobiles. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1610 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2810 FOUNDATION DRIVE FOR