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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 Ms. Carroll advised that Mann + Hummel USA, Inc. plans to install machinery and equipment costing approximately $2,000,000. the machinery and equipment will be used to manufacture manifolds and air intake systems for General Motors and Toyota. She stated that Mann + Hummel manufactures various products for the automotive industry. The products are made of nylon and plastic and are manufactures using injection molding processes. Ms. Carroll advised that it is estimated that the total project will create four (4) new, permanent, full-time jobs within the first year representing a new annual payroll of $120,000. She noted that the project will create four (4) new, permanent, full-time jobs within the first year representing a new annual payroll of $120,000. The project will retain one hundred fifty-four (154) existing permanent, full time jobs of which 43 are minority employees with an annual payroll of $4,500,000. Councilmember Henry Davis asked Ms. Carroll to define minority employee. Ms. Carroll stated that she will defer to Mr. Larue Petty from Mann + Hummel to answer that question. Mr. Larue Petty, stated that Mann + Hummel’s minority employment is currently 43 and is comprised of African Americans, Asia Americans, and Mexican Americans. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember LaFountain seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 08-83 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC, AND INNOVATION PARK AT NOTRE DAME, INC. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to continue this bill until September 22, 2008 meeting of the Council. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 08-84 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC, AND INNOVATION PARK AT NOTRE DAME, INC. Councilmember Puzzello made a motion to continue this bill until September 22, 2008 meeting of the Council. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 9