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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 The plan that exists that is proposed is going to take a tax abated circumstance for the buildings and hopefully attempt to move them to a TIF district which is the Studebaker Corridor. He stated that he wonders as he sees the Crossing Guards sitting here before the Council tonight where is the revenue stream to the City of South Bend. If it is in a TIF area it cannot be used, if it’s in a tax abated area from a tax exempt organization it cannot be used either. He stated that he says this not because he doesn’t wish anything but the best for this project, because he does see it’s potential, but realistically they have to look at someway and will probably have to take it to the legislature to generate some sort of revenue to help pay the bills. The TIF district will receive police and fire protection that will not be supported with TIF dollars. The technology park will be supported by Police and Fire which is now as most everyone knows is the largest part of the City Budget which will not receive any contribution for their support because it is in a tax abated area in a special redevelopment district. All these things are a concern that the city needs to be cognitive of and turn to the legislature to look for some help so that in one way shape or form some of these monies could be made available. Otherwise the rest of the citizens of the City of South Bend pick up the bills for this. Councilmember Varner reiterated his comments of wishing the University the best of luck and hope that it is more than it is suggested to be, but at some point and time the City needs to see some revenue stream. Councilmember Rouse stated that what Councilmember Varner is proposing is close to Hometown Matters. Councilmember Varner stated that he could make some improvements to Hometown Matters, but he doesn’t think anyone will ask him. There was no one else present wishing to speak either in favor or in opposition to these Resolutions, Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt Bill No. 08-83. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes, and one (1) nay (Councilmember Henry Davis.) Councilmember Dieter made a motion to adopt Bill No. 08-87. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes, and one (1) nay (Councilmember Henry Davis.) RESOLUTION NO. 3908-08 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 141 ALL IN SOUTHFIELD LAKE AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR LLE REAL ESTATE, LLP WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Residentially Distressed Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as Lot # Address Tax # 1 6602 Deerfield Trail UNKNOWN 2 6608 Deerfield Trail UNKNOWN 3 6614 Deerfield Trail UNKNOWN 4 6629 Forest Trail UNKNOWN 24