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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-R-16RESOLUTION 2001-R- /~O RESOLUTION APPROVING STATEMENT OF BEN] FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX ABATEMI WHEREAS, Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc., has petil Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, for a deduction in real property on proposed improvements to be made on property located in the area eom Bridgeport Business Centre, in the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, India WHEREAS, Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc., has subn which includes the Statement of Benefits on the form prescribed by the In( Tax Commissioners for such purpose, which application and statement incl the proposed redevelopment, an estimate of the number of individuals who ~ result of the redevelopment, an estimate of the annual salaries of these estimate of the value of the redevelopment, a copy of which Statement of hereto as Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville has where the proposed redevelopment project is located in the City of Jefferson' Revitalization Area pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1, et WHEREAS, the City's Department of Redevelopment has reviewer Statement of Benefits submitted by the Applicant, and has advised the Coma application has been submitted in compliance with the approved Tax Abm Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville. NOW, TItEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Cot Jeffersonville, Indiana, that it specifically and affirmatively finds as follows: 1. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is tease the nature described in the Statement of Benefits submitted by the Applicant. 2. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the redevelopment. 3. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those indiv employed or whose employment will be retained can reasonably be expect, proposed described redevelopment. 4. That all other information requested from the Applicant has the benefits described in such information can be reasonably expected to rest described redevelopment. 5. That the proposed described redevelopment will enable t} quality child care at a state-of-the-art facility that is needed to enhanc' development efforts at the Clark Mat/time Center, the Bridgeport Busines Ridge Commercial Center, and other areas nearby. gFITS NT [oned the common taxes to be assesged nonly known as the la; and, itted an application iana State Boar~ of ade a description: of ill be employed t/s a individuals, and :an Benefits is attached designated the area ,ille as an Economic ~eq.; and, the application a~d aon Council that ,the :ment Policy of ihe nell of the City of ~able for projects of employed or whose proposed described duals who will be ,d to result from the been submitted, and from the proposed provision of high further economic Centre, the River 6. deduction. That the totality of the benefits for said redevelopment is su BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the C Indiana, hereby approves the application and Statement of Benefits as prese~ Applicant, and the Applicant or a successor owner of the proposed desc~ project shall be entitled to deductions for a period of improvements to real property, pursuant to the provisions of IC 6-1.1 specifically IC 6-1.1-12.1-3(d), upon the timely filing and perfection the County Auditor's office. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its pas So Resolved this ATTEST: Jeffersonville Clerk-Treasurer day of 2001. Presented by me as Jeffersonville clerk-Treasurer to the Ma Jeffersonville, Indiana, this \~ day of ~ ,2( 0 'ficient to justify the ity of Jeffersonviile, ~ted and filed by ~he ibed redevelopment ~x ) years for -12.1, et seq., and 'eof with the Clark ~age and approval. )r of said City of 1. : Jeffersonville Clerk-Treasur ;r This Resolution approved and signed by me this ~ day of ~ ,2001. Alan M. Applegate* E-mail: apple a~tr.net *Also licensed in Kentucky and Florida Applegate & Mull Attorneys at Law 131 East Court Avenue, Suite 101 Post Office Box 1418 Jeffersonville, indiana 47131 - 1418 Telephone: (812) 284-9499 Facsimile: (812) 282-7199 July 6, 2001 Keith D. Mull E-mail: kmull@ntr,net Of Counsel: Ronald R. Filer Mr. David C. Duggins, Jr. Director of Redevelopment City-County Building 501 E. Court Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Re~ Application for Tax Abatement Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc. Dear Mr. Duggins: This firm represents Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc. ("Kid's Connection"), with respect to its application for tax abatement for its proposed new childcare facility to be constructed at Bridgeport in a designated economic revitalization area. Enclosed please find our client's application for tax abatement, specifically including its responses to the information required by Jeffersonville Ordinance No. 96- OR-84. Also enclosed is a check for our client's application fee in the amount of $250.00. Please note that, in the event the Jeffersonville City Council ultimately grants the requested tax abatement, our client agrees to subsequently (i) submit the annual reports, and (ii) pay the annual fees required by Jeffersonville Ordinance No. 96-OR-84 with regard to such abatement. Our client specifically requests to have its application placed on the agenda of the Jeffersonville City Council meeting scheduled for July 16, 2001, for consideration by the Council. Thank you for taking the time to meet with the officers of Kid's Connection, Rebecca Corbett and Dana Schowe, and me in your office on June 25, 2001, to discuss this matter. Should you need any additional information regarding this matter, please contact me at your convenience. Letter to Mr. David Duggins deffersonville De~oartment of Redevelopment July 6, 2001 Page Two of Two Enclosure/ Respectfully submitted, Xc: Rebecca Corbett STATE OF INDIANA CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL IN RE THE APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA IN JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA. Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc., Petitioner. APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT The name(s) and address(es) of the real property owner(s) and personal property owner(s), and any other person(s) leasing, intending to lease, or having an option to purchase such property, and a brief description of the business. RESPONSE: Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc. ("Kid's Connection"), proposes to construct and operate a 6,800-square foot, state-of-the-art childcare center at the address of 1207 Bridgeport Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana. This facility will provide needed childcare services for employees at new and existing businesses in the area, including those at the Bridgeport Commercial Centre, the Clark Maritime Centre, and the River Ridge Commerce Center. The building will be a single-story, brick exterior, fully licensed facility. Subject to satisfactory final inspection once open, the proposed childcare center has received all required licenses from the State of Indiana in order to provide care for up to 114 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The name and address of the present real property owner is Koetter Development, Inc. Kid's Connection has a purchase agreement to purchase such property from Koetter Development. Once open, Kid's Connection will have the address of 1207 Bridgeport Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130. For the time being, Kid's Connection's address is 2709 Blackiston Mill Road, Clarksville, Indiana 47129. The legal description and address of the real or personal property for which property tax abatement is being petitioned. RESPONSE: The address of the real property for which property tax abatement is being sought is 1207 Bridgeport Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130. The legal description of this property is attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Property"). No abatement for personal property is being sought by this petition. A map and/orplat depicting the area where the tax abatement is being requested. RESPONSE: A map depicting the area where the tax abatement is being requested is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The current assessed valuation of the real property improvement before rehabilitation, redevelopment, economic revitalization, or improvement; or the new assessed valuation of the tangible personal property to be replaced by new manufacturing equipment. RESPONSE: There are presently no improvements on the Property. The Property is a part of a larger, primarily undeveloped tract of approximately 85 acres. It is estimated that the current assessed value of the Property is $1,100.00. This estimate is made in reliance upon information received from the present owner and the Jeffersonville Township Assessor's office. The real and personal property taxes paid at the location during the previous three (3) years, whether paid by the current owner or a previous owner. RESPONSE: It is estimated that approximately $30.00 per year has been paid in property taxes for the Property for each of the past three (3) years. This estimate is made in reliance upon information received from the present owner and the Jeffersonville Township Assessor's office. No personal property taxes have been assessed or paid during the past three (3) years for the Property. The current number of total employees designating full and part-time and the current number of female and minority employees (full and part-time). RESPONSE: Kid's Connection presently has two (2) employees, both of whom are female. When operating at its full capacity of 114 children, the childcare center will have 16 full-time and 6 part-time employees. Kid's Connection is and will be an equal opportunity employer. 2 10. 11. 12. An estimate of the cost of the real property improvements and/or new manufacturing equipment for which abatement is being requested. RESPONSE: It is estimated that the proposed real property improvements will cost $625,000.00. No new manufacturing equipment is involved in this abatement request. An estimate of the number of new permanent jobs to be created by the project within one (1) year of completion, a statement of the current number of permanent and part-time jobs at the location and the impact on those current jobs anticipated to result from the project, and the projected annual salary for each new permanent position to be created. RESPONSE: Provided that the childcare center reaches its capacity within the first year, it is estimated that 16 full-time and 6 part-time new permanent jobs will be created by the project within one (1) year of completion. There are presently no permanent or part-time jobs at the location. The projected annual salary for each new full-time permanent position to be created is $15,600.00. Certification that no building permit has been issued for construction on the property for the improvement proposed and certification that the new manufacturing equipment has not been installed. RESPONSE: The undersigned, as president of Kid's Connection, hereby certifies that no building permit has been issued for the construction on the Property for the improvement proposed. No new manufacturing equipment is involved in this abatement request. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact regarding notice of Council meetings and public hearings concerning the petition. RESPONSE: The attorney for Kid's Connection regarding this application, C. Gregory Filer, should be contacted regarding notice of Council meetings and public heatings concerning the petition. Mr. Fifer can be contacted at Applegate & Mull, 131 East Court Avenue, Suite 101, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130, (812) 284-9499. A completed Statement of Benefits form (Form SB-O. RESPONSE: The completed Statement of Benefits form (Form SB-1) for the proposed project is attached hereto as Exhibit C. This form has been executed by the undersigned as president of Kid's Connection. 13. Any additional information requested by the Department of Redevelopment. RESPONSE: The Department of Redevelopment has requested that Kid's Connection submit evidence that the proposed project (i) will be of specific benefit to the Clark Maritime Centre in its efforts to retain and attract high-quality businesses and jobs, and (ii) that the proposed project is supported by existing businesses (and by employees of those existing businesses). Kid's Connection therefore submits the following at attached Exhibit D: Letter dated June 7, 2001, from Patrick J. Mulligan, Port Director of the Clark Maritime Centre. Letter dated July 2, 2001, from Becky Bloom, Human Resource Manager for Eagle Steel Products, Inc. Letters in support received after the date of this application will be submitted at heating before the City Council. VERIFICATION The undersigned, as president of Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc., and under the penalties for perjury, hereby affirms that she has read the foregoing Application for Tax Abatement, and that all material representations therein are true and correct. KID'S CONNECTION CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. Rebecca J. Corbe{t, Presider~t Date: This application prepared by: C. Gregory Fifer APPLEGATE & MULL 131 East Court Avenue, Suite 101 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 284-9499 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF KID'S CONNECTION PROPERTY -, ~H¥-~5-2001 i4:58 KOETTER CONSTRUCTION 812 923 3406 P.~2 LEGAL DESCRIPTI, ON KOET'r~_R DEVELOPMENT BRIDGEPORT BUSINI~SS CENTRE 'TRACT//9 1.: 100 ACRI~S A part of Survey of 14 of thc Illinois Grant, Utica Township, Clark County, Ind/ana, descr/bed as follows: Beginning at a stone found at the South comer of Survey #15, Theuce N 39°57'46'' W, a distance af2373.84 feet along the line dividing Sections 14 and 15 to a 5/8 reba~, Thence N 50~ 17'39" E, a distance of 1060.72 feet to a 5/8" ~bar, Thence N 39~57'46'' W, a distance of 931.53 feet to a $/$" rebar THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, Thence lq 39~57'46'' W, a distance of 159'[72 ~et to a $/8" rebar, Thence N 50~02'14~ E, a disumce of 300.00 fe~t to a ~/8" rebar on the Southwest r/ght- of-way line of Bridgeport Drive, Thence S 39°57'46" E, a distance of 159.72 feet along said righ~-of-way line to a 5!8" rebar, Thence S 50°02'1~'' '~V, a distance of 300.00 feet to ~ TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, Contain/ng 1.100 acres. EXHIBIT B MAP OF KID'S CONNECTION PROPERTY FOUND 8"x16" STONE UTH CORNER SURVEY ¢OUN?Y SUrVeYOR REFERENCE ^ KOETTER CONSTRUCTION SURVEY #14 SURVEY #15 ,, [] TOTAL P.03 EXHIBIT C STATEMENT OF BENEFITS ~cflptlon o~ real p~ope~y I~ptegemehts and ~ er ~ew'~anufa~urlng equipment and / or · ~o~r~.io~';~. ~e~' 68:;'000' ;'f,.'ehii~ C~re~" ~:'. :' ::.' ::R&~! E~t~.lmprogame6~' Research and o,velopment :,.,, : $70~:,:000 ~,~te~ ~id:~St~ ~W,~gd ~o~n~) ::E~ma~e~ ~azardous Waste ~,Ve~ed ~p~ngs).:' ~3' ~ .: .' <:' :? .:/ ~::: :~:J:: .:.:.j'~' :' ~::. I ~e~e~ 'that ~h~; c re'~/Jializ~tion ar~a a {d :fi~d that this body;: i the d%igf~t~d area is limited to: · real e ~ehabiliiatiofi: il ii~ited ,rc~ ~nd develo )ment iin~ i~ the ~tat~h{ of bene~(s ~nd find that th~ eSiirn~tes aha a~ u ~: benl ifit ~is sufficien(:to'ju~tify th~ dedbsdor~ describedaboVe. :: a taxpayer is entitled t~ receivea ded,3¢tb~ to a number Of years des gnated bnder C 6~I 1'12 1;4- or EXHIBIT D LETTERS AND OTHER INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR TAX ABATEMENT INDIANA PORT COMMISSION Clark Maritime Centre 5100 Port Road Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 FTZ #170 (812) 283-9662 · Fax (812) 282-7505 June 7, 2001 Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc. 1207 Bridgeport Drive Jeffersonville, In 47130 To Whom It May Concern: We at Clark Maritime Centre would like to extend our support to the Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc. planned for Bridgeport Industrial Park in Jeffersonville. In the last three years we, along with the Chamber of Commerce, Community Coordinated Child Care, YMCA of Southern Indiana and Bridgepointe Center, have done numerous studies to determine the need for a childcare facility in our area. Our tenants have all expressed their concern over the lack of quality childcare available to them. The Kid's Connection Child Care Center is the answer to most of their childcare needs. Not only do we support this endeavor but also we wish them the utmost success. Sincerely, Patrick J Mullig [k.J. Mullig~ Port Director Clark Maritime Centre Indiana's International Port/Burns harbor at Portage 6625 S. Boundary Drive Portage, Indiana 46368 FTZ #152 (219) 787-8636 Fax (219) 787-8842 .S.T.A. Center 150 West Market Streel Suite 100 Indianapolis. Indiana 46204 (317) 232-9200 Fax (317) 232-0137 Southwind Maritime Centre 2751 Bluff Road Mount Vernon Indiana 47620 FTZ #177 (812'~ 838-4382 Fax (812) 838-4377 07/02/0! ~ON 09:20 FAX 812 2825673 EAGLE STEEL ~o0~ July 2, 2001 Ms. Becky Corbett Kids Connection Dear Becky: It was good to ~alk with you last week about Kids Connection becoming a part of the Clerk Maritime Centre_ As you know, we've needed a quality childcare center in the MarE[me Centre for quite some time. My colleagues and I have been discussing this need for over a year, so I'm glad it's finally coming to fruition. We're about to begin an expansion project that will add about 40 production positions to our staff and I think that a chitdcare center so close by will help to attract quality candidates to our business. On a personal level, I'm thrilled to have a quality daycare so close by. As a new parent, I've had to drive about 20 minutes out of my way each morning and evening to take my daughter to daycare. It will be wonderful to hove a place that's on my way to work Again, it was great talking with you and I hope that avouching goes as planned or better with your new business. Please call me if there's any way I can help. Sincerely, Human Resource Manager a minori{y company LOOP ROAD · JEFFER$ONVtLLE, IN 47~130-84t2. (812) 282~t770 · FAX# (812) 282-5872 ,':Local chfld-c e imation oUt:fOr some changes. Mr. Jeff Sprawled on thefl~r; as ~al, mmunded b~ ~le ~ople. One of ~em, 8-yes. Id Christian M,get Md about e~ht ~iugs on h~ to-do list' ~t ~ve~. miguto. So did m~ of hb ~mat~. Yet Mr. Jeff '~ Jeff Boss -- kep~. ~ of it ~1. "You have to ab-. solutely love the. job," Boss' said. "Or you have no bus~e~ be~ he~; ~t's ~e ~- ali~.". ' His d~ofion as a ' DAI~~ ' :' child:sure worker :~': MOSS Is exceptional, however, as is that of his employer, Bfidgepointe Center in Cl~ks~lle. ~e r~li~ of child Ed¢ Harris; 3~ ~lv~ a helping hand from ea~ loe~ly is one of whale~e wO~- I~em ~ the Cen~r. er m~over and a t~nd of ~nte~ shuRMg do~. ~e si~fion h~ been Bridgepointe is one of only 26 Ii-' wo~e. Carolyn Rife, Boss' boss and ~e<fi~ ~ a ~sis.' ' eensed conte~ in the ~o counties; an advo~te for the ckild-care eom- Christian, of Jeffe~onville, is ane the total was a~ 30 ~o yes~ ~o. · muni~, wo~es about what is hap- of a~ut 6 000 nresehoo e~ n Clark '~e~ inet," said ~lannon Meyer, pening to kids in their e~cial d~al- and Hoyd~oun~{es. MI dese~e'to be C~stlan's ~other, des~bing how .opmental period. "~t ~ ~re ~ ~e have ~n and learn. ~stead, too she feels to ~ve her ~ild at Bfidg~ ' "? mn~ ~ abused about stuck wher- ~inte. "Oh ve~ la~." ' See C~ ' ~, ::' ~ it m ~M~t o~ ~ss~le '":-'; ~ ~R to incM a bad sitar on w~ ~t . ~ 2 .~1..1 ~s se~on disabilities. For that suggest ers. Still, ~ "The state would jnst about shut ;' down," Rife Said. ....:' Talk among gests. TMnk of qualit~ participation?,~ ~ vestment, not jast as an expense. Bet- ' school · !~aey're the ones people will lis.t.e~ ter still, talk to lawmakers, to,' Hublar said. · " "! believe we want to do what's Christian Meyer listens to Boss best for kids Rife said. But not . · BY ~aCH~L CLEV~QSR, me c~J his buddy," Rhiannon Meye: enough are aware yet." ' : · Brlanna Tult, 4, held a Teletubb¥ Be aware that after less than two tight at Bl~dgepolnte. ~ :~'i ~. $4 mdlionann.u~ll, y. in Floyd and Clark ' · Boss is challenged by a r~le years at Bridgepointe, Boss is a,veter. ~ ':: counties, yet it fails tO aceamplish its. c0vet, and is honored to uo his part. ~m of child cai. e. Each year four in To'pay enough, some centers and: presumed mission. · ';' "When I work with kids," he said 10' flee. They usuall~ aspire not to :homes claim they wo~d have to, :;"We have created an environment: "the impression I lea~e, with then something else specifie, but-toany;:' char~e too mUch. Tomeetrig0ronsli~ inWhich, pcettymucheveryone~isex- iastsalifetime,, ': . ..' thing else. Easier tO earn 10w wages; (:easing ~gulations~he~Y likewise riug pected to work" Klein said. !'When. ; ; ' . cooking fries than wiping neses;-' !' ~ Ul~ expenses. ~ " ~ W& il0 that; it's inoimbent On us' that i Dale Moss column rUns Sunday.s. · "It'saprefession~ndalot0fpco-L' S~meh~mes~ptt~fun~d~n~egally:s~mething~fquali~ybe~utth`erein:Wednesdays~ndFridays~nthe1nd! ple just can't handle it;~ ' Bass said :: Offth~ r~gulatory radar screen th part: terms Of c~re'' .~ . fanapage. Youcimreaehhi.m. at(8;~ "Number ane~ thePaYis not the ga~t~:~ .to provide prices within reason, At' Bfidgepointe also provides after- :949-4026 or read his columns' e~t; and, ~amber.~, slx in]:o ~hild. ren are.th tmregu-; School .sa?e, :ineludiug for children iwww~courier-joumaLcom. ¢¢ When I work with kids, the impression I leave them lasts time. ~ with· a life - Child-care wor~er Jeff Boss Jeff Boss read to a class with Kory HaAs, 3, on his lap at Brtdgepointe Center in Clarksville last week. The child-. care center is on~ of 'only 26 iieenssd in Clark and Floyd COunties. There were 30 only two years ago. CommunityBank July 16, 2001 Jeffersonville City Council City County Building Jefferso_nville, IN 47130 Dear Jeffersonville City Council: _ Community Bank of Southern Indiana is providing the financing, to Jeffery & Rebecca Corbett, for the construction of a new day care facility in Bridgeport Industrial Park. As you are well aware, this day care will be a valuable addition to the businesses economym that area, especially tc! the employees of the businesses it will serve._ Kids Connection Child Care Center wili provide day cate services to the families of 114 children. It will c. reafe approximately 15 new jobs in Jeffersonville, and enhance the attractivefiess of the area for future business development. As with any new business, the first few years will be the most crucial to their success. Mr. & Mrs. Corbett are making a significant investment in this project, building a $625,000 facility. They will incur significant startup cost and it will take them time to get up to full capacity..The Tax Abatement they have requested will ge a long way towards insuring their success. Respectfully Yours, William S. Kaiser .... - Asst. VP. Buginess Services Main Office 101 W. Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 (812 944-2224 State Street 480 New Albar~y Plaza New Albany` IN 47150 812 949-6852 Charlestown Road 2626 Charlestown Road New Albany, IN 47150 812 949-6850 901 E. Highway 131 Clarksville 1N 47129 (812/280-9607 Highlander 701 Highlandm'Polnt Drive Floyds I~obs IN 47119 812l 923-7901 Hamburg 102I-leritage Square Sellersburg, iN47172 (8121246-5481 Kid's Connection Child Care Center, Inc. 1207 Bridgeport Drive Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 812-280-7442 Monday, July 16, 2001 These are additional letters in support of Kid's Connection Child Care Center ~om businesses located in the Clark Maritime Center. 5153 Maritime Road Telephone 800-762-3720 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Vax 012-218-0785 Ground July 11, 2001 Patrick J. Mulligan,Port Director Indiana Port Commission Clark Maritime Centre 5100 Port Road Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Dear Mr. Mulligan; At Fedex Ground, we are excited about having a child care center located in our vicinity. This child care center will be an asset to our current employees and may help to attract future candidates. We appreciate all the effort given to obtain a child care center in this area. Sincerely, James Joseph, Manager FedEx Ground IDEMITSU APOLLO AMERICA CORPORATION P.1/1 July 12, 2001 Carol Joy Barker Clark Maritime Centre 5100 Port Rd Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Dear Carol: I am writing in response to your ler~er dated 7/6/01 requ~fing input on the day care center that will be opening in Bridgeport in October. It is our feeling ~hat this would be a pos[five addkion to our area, While Apollo is a small company and does not have a great need for th;~ service, other companies in the area do. It could prove an import-ant benefit for recr~ting and retention purposes. Any service fiat will improve · e life of working parenr~ is a Benefit to us all. SincerelT'FO Henry H. Triplet% Jr, Ph.D General Affairs & Human Kesources Manager