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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 11, 20I2 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (5) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. AIford and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for 2018 -2020 S. Main Street. (6) Authorization to publish Notice of Intended Disposition of Property with publication dates of October 19 and October 26, 2012 and Receipt of Bids at 9:00 a.m., November 8, 2012. (2018 -2020 S. Main Street) Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized publication of the Notice of Intended Disposition of Property with publication dates of October 19 and October 26, 2012 and Receipt of Bids at 9:00 a.m., November 8, 2012. (2018 -2020 S. Main Street) (7) Proposal for legal services related to tax sale acquisitions Mr. Schalliol noted that On September 20, 2012, the Treasurer's office conducted a sale of delinquent tax properties. On August I6, the Commission authorized staff to bid on three parcels, all ofwhich were purchased for the minimum bid, totaling $3,912.33, with a one year redemption period before a tax deed can be received. Now that these parcels have been acquired, notifications must be mailed and published, and certain paperwork filed. These items have various deadlines and required language. Mr. Heppenheimer, who is involved with the County in the tax sale process and knows the process necessary to acquire a tax deed on these properties, has provided staff a proposal to do the necessary work to ultimately gain tax deeds for these properties. His fee is $625 each for a total of $1,875. Because additional certified mailing fees could be necessary for the notification process, staff requests a not -to- exceed amount of $2,000. Ms. Beachofsky noted that Indiana Code requires that the head of the Department of Law sign off on other legal services. She recommended approval subject to approval by the Department of Law.