08-08-88 Council Meeting Minutes

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3 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 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 the 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 personal deduction for a period of five (5) 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. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated Adams Engineering will acquire new machinery in order to continue to expand and be competitive. He indicated four new full -time jobs will be created. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1635 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3417 WESTERN TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX (6) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR WESTCO PHILLIPS 66 REMODELING AND EXPANSION. 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 3417 Western and which is more particularly described as follows: Lots 433 -434 & 435 & 7 feet of vacated alley lying east of Lot 433 in the LaSalle Park Addition. Located on N.E. corner of intersection of Western Ave., & Falcon Street, South Bend, 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 has held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council 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 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 the 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 personal 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. Mike Dobson made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they proposed to rehabilitate the front of the building and construct a sixteen by thirty foot car wash stall. He indicated these improvements are necessary as the facility is outdated and borders on being unprofitable. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt this resolution, as amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING