06-22-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 2015 This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Derek Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay by Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. 27 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGET AREA, JMS BUILDING AND ADJACENT PARKING LOT Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic, Community Investment Committee, reported that they met this afternoon on this bill and sends it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Presenter: Brock Zeeb, City of South Bend offices on the 14" Floor — Before you is a recommendation from the economic development commission recommending the Council approve the properties which would be known as the JMS building and the parking lot as an economic development target area. Under Indiana Code 36 -7 -12, the building does qualify under the rule and state laws, as the building is listed on the national historic registry. It also meets the other requirements in terms of vacancy and property obsolescence. We ask that you approve this. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those wishing to speak in favor of: Christopher Huff, 1831 College St., South Bend — This is precisely the reason the tax abatement was adopted in the state of Indiana for buildings like this. Particularly those which are historic in architectural value and central city locations to get back instead back where they should be. This is absolutely perfect. Thank you. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Derek Dieter made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember White requested a motion to rise and report to full Council. So moved by Councilmember Oliver Davis. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. ATTEST: John Voorde, City Clerk ATTEST: Karen L. White, Chairperson Committee of the Whole REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 10:26 p.m. Council President Tim Scott, presided with nine (9) members present. BILLS - THIRD READING 27