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Home My WebLink About01-05-01 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING January 5, 2001 1308 County -City Building 10:10 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Jim Caldwell, Member Mr. Matt Kahn, Member Legal Counsel: Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Marco Mariani, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Bob Case, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Others: Ms. Janice Talboom, City Clerks Office Ms. Nancy Sulok, South Bend Tribune Mr. Todd Zeiger, Historic Landmarks Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Don Black Mr. Inks noted that the Executive Session would continue following adjournment of the Special Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2000. -1- THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2000 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) b. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 21, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 21, 2000. c. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 28, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 28, 2000. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 21,2000 COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 28,2000 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted January 5, 2001 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Verizon Wireless $24.21 Petty Cash $184.60 Federal Express $91.30 Photography Plus $105.00 Baker & Daniels $447.50 General Fund - Telephone $275.79 Barnes & Thornburg $1,322.70 324 FUND Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham $575.00 Tri- County News $118.42 South Bend Tribune $121.90 Wissco Irrigation $9,391.50 Wilson Nursery $20,025.64 Niblock Excavating, Inc. $231,203.15 Baker & Daniel $1,632.00 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting — January 5, 2001 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND AEP Indiana Department of Revenue Petty Cash CFH Landscape Service Grade -Rite Excavating 420 SBCDA Indiana Department of Transportation Meridian Title Corporation 424 TIF- SBCDA- BUILDING OPERATIONS AEP South Bend Water Works NIPSCO Hill True Value Chandler Sales & Service Rose Exterminator Co. All Phase Electric Supply CB Richard Ellis South Bend Kaser - Spraker Construction Tir- Valley Glass Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted January 5, 2001 and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Inks asked that Item 6.q. be added to the agenda. There was no objection and Item 6.q. was added. -3- $6.65 $2,170.90 $64.47 $7,196.00 $69,850.00 $3,300.00 $256,100.00 $1,347.98 162.63 $106.49 $147.00 $529.00 $42.00 $33.08 $1,187.75 $891.00 $3,950.00 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JANUARY 5, 2001 AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting — January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1814 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2001, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (South Bend Central Development Area) Mr. Inks noted that the legal notice for THERE WAS NO PUBLIC HEARING public hearings on Resolution No. 1814 and 1815 had not been published in the South Bend Tribune. The public hearings will be rescheduled to February 2, 2001 which is the earliest that proper notice can be given. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1814. Item 6.b. was tabled. ITEM 6.13. WAS TABLED. c. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1815 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2001, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Michigan St. Shops and Leighton Plaza Courtyard) Public hearing will be rescheduled for THERE WAS NO PUBLIC HEARING February 2, 2001. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1815. Item 6.d. was tabled. ITEM 6.D. WAS TABLED me South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1819 approving a supplemental appropriation to make lease payments for local public improvements that are in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area No. 1 and to pay expenses incurred by the Commission for local public improvements that are in or serving the Allocation Area. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak concerning Resolution No. 1819. There was no one who wished to speak. L Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1819. Mr. Inks noted that the amount being allocated by Resolution No. 1819 is $6,000,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1819 a supplemental appropriation to make lease payments for local public improvements that are in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area No. 1 and to pay expenses incurred by the Commission for local public improvements that are in or serving the Allocation Area. g. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1820 approving a supplemental appropriation determining its intent to pay expenses incurred by the Commission for local public improvements that are in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area. -5- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1819 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1819 A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO MAKE LEASE PAYMENTS FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE IN OR SERVING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. I AND TO PAY EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COMMISSION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE IN OR SERVING THE ALLOCATION AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued... Mr. Inks noted that the amount of the appropriation is $829,253 Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak concerning Resolution No. 1820. There was no one who wished to speak. h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1820. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1820 a supplemental appropriation determining its intent to pay expenses incurred by the Commission for local public improvements that are in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area. i. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1821 approving a supplemental appropriation to make lease payments for local public improvements that are in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area and to pay expenses incurred by the Commission for local public improvements that are in or serving the Allocation Area. (South Bend Central Development Area) Mr. Inks noted that the amount of the appropriation is $4,286,166. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak concerning Resolution No. 1821. There was no one who wished to speak. PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1820 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1820 A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COMMISSION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1821 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting — January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1821. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1821 a supplemental appropriation to make lease payments for local public improvements that are in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area and to pay expenses incurred by the Commission for local public improvements that are in or serving the Allocation Area. (South Bend Central Development Area) k. Commission approval requested for professional environmental services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Oliver Plow Works VRP consultant contract) Mr. Laurent noted that we expect to receive official word next week from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for its Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) for the Oliver Plow Works site. Envirocorp drafted the application. This contract covers continued consulting throughout the administration of this process. The fee for these services is $7,650. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried the Commission approved the contract with Envirocorp for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Oliver Plow Works VRP) 1. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 617 N. Cushing St. (Leo R. & Cleora Kelsch) -7- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1821 A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO MAKE LEASE PAYMENTS FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE IN OR SERVING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA AND TO PAY EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COMMISSION FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE IN OR SERVING THE ALLOCATION AREA. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT WITH ENVIROCORP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (OLIVER PLOW WORKS VRP) Ln South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. continued... Mr. Inks noted that the Kelsches have met all the obligations under the Rental Rehab Program and are entitled to the release of mortgage. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 617 N. Cushing St. (Leo R. & Cleora Kelsch) m. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 619 N. Cushing St. (Leo R. & Cleora Kelsch) Mr. Inks noted that the Kelsches have met all the obligations under the Rental Rehab Program and are entitled to the release of mortgage. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 619 N. Cushing St. (Leo R. & Cleora Kelsch) n. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1823 pledging tax increment finance revenues for the payment, if necessary, of the environmental remediation revolving loan fund administered by the Indiana Development Finance Authority. Mr. Case explained that IDFA requires backing for their loan to the City which will -8- COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617 N. CUSHING ST. (LEO R. & CLEORA KELSCH) COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 N. CUSHING ST. (LEO R. & CLEORA KELSCH) r� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) n. continued... then be loaned to Bosch for environmental remediation. We are pledging TIF funds from the AEDA. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1823 pledging tax increment finance revenues for the payment, if necessary, of the environmental remediation revolving loan fund administered by the Indiana Development Finance Authority o. Recission of Addendum to Agreement for the Lease and Development of Real Property by and Between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Studebaker Autoparts Sales Corporation Dated January 7, 2000. Ms. Greene explained that the Commission approved the Addendum to Lease Agreement on November 3. It has not yet been signed by SASCO. There are additional negotiations taking place related to a number of issues. The staff recommends rescinding the Addendum. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission rescinded the Addendum to Agreement for the Lease and Development of Real Property by and Between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Studebaker Autoparts Sales Corporation dated January 7, 2000. p. Commission approval requested for Revised Addendum to Agreement for the Lease and Development of Real Property In COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1823 PLEDGING TAX INCREMENT FINANCE REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT, IF NECESSARY, OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE INDIANA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY COMMISSION RESCINDED THE ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND STUDEBAKER AUTOPARTS SALES CORPORATION DATED JANUARY 7, 2000 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting — January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. continued... by and Between the South Bend Redevelopment commission and Studebaker Autoparts Sales Corporation Dated January 7, 2000. Item 6.p. was tabled. q. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample Ewing Development Area. Mr. Mariani explained that the staff has received a proposal from DVB Properties (Don and Vicki Black) to purchase 701 Pennsylvania for $1.00. The home is the original homestead in that area. It is an important historical home, but in need of costly repairs. Mr. Black explained that they intend to rehab the home and convert it back to a single family dwelling for eventual resale. They are requesting that the City provide water and sewer to the property (they have been capped), as well as complete the sidewalk and provide a driveway and parking slab. They would also like the City to provide the dumpsters for the tear -out and scrap during the rehab. They have had a termite inspection and termites were found, so they would also like the City to pay for termite treatment. He noted that the cost of rehab has been estimated at $60,000 to $70,000. They will do most of the work themselves. They have done this type of work for 20 years. They expect to complete the work in approximately six to eight months. -10- ITEM 6.P. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) q. continued... The Commission asked whether the City had the funds to do the work requested. Mr. Mariani responded that the Division budget included $12,000 for such costs. Ms. Green noted that the Blacks had submitted a proposal on their own form. The City would prefer that the proposal be on the City's standard form, so will ask the Blacks to resubmit it. Mr. Zeiger noted that Historic Landmarks Foundation is providing a loan for the rehab costs. Mr. Caldwell commented that the Blacks have done a lot of good work in the community saving a number of homes from Code Enforcement demolition. He recommended accepting the proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the sale of 701 Pennsylvania to Don and Vicki Black for $1. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock reported on the progress during 2000 for all the development areas. Airport Economic Development Area ► Over $58 million in private investment ► 332 new jobs created ► 1,433 jobs retained ► Over 1.3 million sq ft in new buildings and building additions ► Completed the wetlands area in the corporate park -11- COMMISSION APPROVED THE SALE OF 701 PENNSYLVANIA TO DON AND VICKI BLACK FOR $1 PROGRESS REPORTS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) ► Brought Bosch into the AEDA ► Completed the widening of Cleveland Road Phase I ► Completed irrigation and landscaping for Blackthorn Court and Crescent Circle ► Completed the landscaping of the Golf Course Club House ► Designed new road for Kidder property to facilitate Tire Rack and Gibbs Wire opening up 125 acres for development. ► Completed Eagle Way to facilitate Delux Sheet Metal ► Designed US 31 phase II into Dr. Haley's property and opened up 70 acres for new development. Sample Ewing Development Area ► $1,125,000 in new home construction ► 15 new homes ► 27,000 sq ft in new home construction ► Prepared 15 new sites for in -fill housing development ► Demolished four deteriorated houses to allow for new construction ► Installed 300 feet of new curbs and 170 feet of new sidewalks ► $70,000 total investment for publicly funded improvements Studebaker /Oliver Plow Works ► Adopted the Redevelopment Strategy ► Conducted a Phase 1 environmental for part of the property ► Began property acquisition discussion with Allied Products for the Oliver Plow site and the South Bend Stamping facility ► Received an $800,000 grant with a $3.5 million loan ► Received a $1.5 million and a $250,000 grant from HUD ► Received a $35,000 grant for the Omniplex property -12- [A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting —January 5, 2001 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) Demolished the old Studebaker parts property and moved them to the old Engineering building South Bend Central Development Area ► Worked out a deal with Crowe Chizek to stay in town and currently working on acquiring and disposing of certain properties ► Demolished Design Packaging and HTI properties ► Demolition of Barbs Restaurant ► Demolition of Hardees Restaurant ► Michigan St Shops all leased ► New client for Billies Catering space Mr. Inks also noted that the budgets for the development areas are being finalized and will be presented at a future meeting. However, he reported that the AEDA budget of $6,800,000 will only have $2.2M of discretionary funds; the SEDA budget of $829K will only have $630,000 of discretionary funds; and the SBCDA budget of $4,300,000 will only have $410,000 of discretionary funds. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT COMMISSION MEETINGS Commission will be its Regular Meeting on January 19, 2001 at 10:OOAM. -13- r r± South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting — January 5, 2001 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Jones made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Faccenda seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. "w Robert W. Hunt, President -14- ADJOURNMENT IL Donald E. Inks, irector