09-23-85 Council Meeting Minutes

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A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, indicated Ameritech plans to build a warehouse facility, which will be used as a multi -state regional warehousing and motor freight facility. This facility will create 180 new jobs. He indicated this project falls within the current criteria for tax abatement. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1346 -85 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 350 S.COLUMBIA 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 purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 350 S. Columbia and more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: A parcel in the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, also being a part of Block 8 of the recorded Plat of River Bend Addition, City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the East right -of -way line of Columbia Street and the North right -of -way line of Monroe Street as shown on said Plat of River Bend Addition; thence North 0030118" West along said East right -of -way line of Columbia Street 293.20 feet; thence continuing on said East right -of -way line of Columbia Street northward along a curve to the left, having a radius of 421.97 feet and subtended by a long chord with a bearing of North 2022143" West a distance of 27.60 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing on said right -of -way line northward along a curve to the left having a radius of 421.97 feet and subtended by a long chord 137.68 feet in length with a bearing of North 52000'0" East 86.74 feet; thence South 38000100" East 255.00 feet; thence South 98.62 feet; thence South 75020148" West 78.20 feet to the Point of Beginning. 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 or personal) property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Beverlie J. Beck Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Ernest Szarwark, attorney, indicated Dr. Harrington has enter into a contract to buy this property. 0 He indicated the doctor plans to build a 3,400 square foot structure for approximately $300,000. He indicated this project will save 10 existing jobs and create 2 additional jobs. He indicated this project is located within a tax abatement impact area. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Braboy. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Puzzello.)