In its deliberations regarding designation of an economic revitalization area, the Common Council shall, pursuant to IC 6-1.1-12.l-2(f), find that none of the following standards have been violated:
(A) The designation will encourage the use of vacant or under-utilized land or improvement or replacement of a deteriorated or obsolete structure designated as appropriate for industrial or commercial development which is currently zoned appropriately for industrial or commercial use.
(B) The proposed use of the real estate for which designation is being requested is consistent with the land use policies of the city.
(C) The designation will encourage the improvement or replacement of a deteriorated or obsolete manufacturing equipment, or result in significant conversion of solid waste or hazardous waste into energy or other useful products.
(D) The designation will have no negative impact on the preservation of a historically listed structure.
(E) The designation will assist in the inducement of a project providing employment opportunities for Fort Wayne area residents.
(F) The designation will assist in the inducement of a project which will provide long-term benefits to the tax base of the city. It is the policy of the Common Council, therefore, that the Common Council shall denote in the appropriate space on the Statement of Benefits Form (State Form SB-1) as a precondition to the receipt of economic revitalization area status the following text: "Subject to taxpayer's non-delinquent status on any and all property tax due to taxing jurisdictions within Allen County, Indiana". In subsequent filings by the taxpayer and/or applicant of Compliance with Statement of Benefits Forms (State Form CF-1), taxpayer/applicant must self-certify its non-delinquent status with all taxing jurisdictions within Allen County, Indiana.
(G) For projects located in economic development target areas standards (A) through (F) must be met. In addition to standards (A) through (F), projects located in the downtown economic development target areas must conform to the downtown design guidelines.
(H) The applicant requesting the designation has disclosed any and all persons of interest or business entities affiliated with the project.
(Ord. G-05-97, passed 4-8-97; Am. Ord. G-16-08, passed 12-9-08; Am. Ord. G-3-13, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. G-8-18, passed 4-24-18)