06-22-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 22, 2015 A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as a Residentially Distressed Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council as shown by the attachment pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -17. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted Real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years as shown by the attachment pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -17, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Cl Report- Presenter: Brock Zeeb, Department of Community Investment, Offices on the 14th floor — Before you is a residential tax abatement for 26 new homes to be built. Homes will range between 1,400 and 1,800 sq. ft. The total taxes created from the project are $246,532, estimated taxes to be abated over the five (5) year period are $213,236 and total taxes to be paid during will be $33,296. The petitioner is here to answer any questions that you may have. Petitioner: Daryl Knip, 750 Lincoln Way East, South Bend— We are requesting your approval for this tax abatement for 26 middle class homes in Crescent Oaks. Councilmember Schey — I would like to thank CID this is nice, having these lots is very helpful. 34