04-13-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2015 the feedback, there is a public forum tomorrow at the Century Center if you would like to weigh in on the discussion. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic – This is strictly a non-binding resolution. We know there has to be a discussion on this, we anticipate a lot of citizen’s involvement, and this is a long way from anything occurring. Let’s just welcome them, and we’ll have the discussion as time goes on. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. – That’s what I was trying to establish earlier but it was misconstrued. There are things that may be out of our hands, but those conversations need to th happen on the 14 floor. These concerns need to be addressed with the Mayor, and may or may not come down to the Council for approval. Councilmember Schey – Thank you Councilmember Davis for sharing this Resolution. I share your enthusiasm towards welcoming the Potawatomi. On my ten (10) years on council we have welcomed other companies in the past, but none have brought nearly as many as over 2,000 jobs which this community desperately needs. A blackjack dealer can potentially make up to $60,000 per year, which would be great for those without an advanced degree. I do understand the statement that those jobs would go to their residents, however, if 500 jobs go to their residents it still leaves over 1,500 jobs. In terms of crime when those don’t have employment turn to crime. I welcome the Potawatomi Tribe along with the developments that would come along with that. Councilmember Schey made a motion to adopt 15-22. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 15-23 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1015 OAK STREET, 1042 OAK STREET, 1107 OAK STREET AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND MUTUAL HOMES, LP RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1015 Oak Street; 1042 Oak Street; 1107 Oak Street AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR South Bend Mutual Homes, LP 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 1015 Oak WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as Street; 1042 Oak Street; 1107 Oak Street , South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: 18