08-18-86 Council Meeting Minutes

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R .P�R -E�-N6 ALT6UT �8- 19 8 6 degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N8904910911) on and along the north line of Voorde Drive a distance of one thousand two hundred eighty -eight and fifty -six hundredths (1,288.56) feet to the east line of Progress Drive; thence north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151E) on and along the East line of Progress Drive a distance of Eight Hundred Eighty -five and Zero Hundredths (885.00) feet to a one -half (1/2) inch iron pipe and the place of beginning; thence continuing north zero degrees eighteen minutes fifty -one seconds east (NO0018151 11E) along said east line of Progress Drive a distance of three hundred and zero hundredths (300.00) feet to a One (1) inch iron rod; thence south eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds east (S89049151 "W) a distance of Three Hundred and Zero Hundredths (300.00) feet to a one (1) inch iron rod; thence north eight -nine degrees forty minutes nine seconds west (N89040109 "W) a distance of three hundred sixty and zero hundredths (360.00) feet to the place 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 personal property tax abatement only and is limited to three (3) 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. Tim Woods, attorney, indicated Cerilean Products manufactures cultured marble for use in the housing industry. He indicated they planned to add 10,000 square feet to its existing facility and hire approximately six additional permanent full -time employees. He indicated that they also were considering the purchase of a fully automated marble machine at an approximate cost of $100,000, which will be used in the new plant addition. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1428 -86 seconded by Council Member Barcome. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Braboy made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1429 -86, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 92 -86 A BILL TO VACATE CERTAIN ALLEYS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN BULLA'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF LOWELL, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing September 8 and refer it to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 93 -86 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED JUST NORTH OF THE CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND SAMPLE STREETS, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Beck asked that a meeting be set up between the Council, the Board of Works, and the negotiating team. As well as a meeting with Project Future and the Council. Council Member Zakrzewski thanked Jim Seitz, Superintendent of Parks for cleaning up Navarre Park. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR