09-12-13 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — Thursday, September 12, 2013 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. Other (1) continued... Ms. Schey asked if the final approval goes through the City's Common Council. Ms. Leonard -Inks responded that it does not. The Redevelopment Commission has the final approval of appropriations of TIF funds. Ms. Leonard -Inks asked Ms. Schey if she was thinking about the department's appropriation for personnel. Mr. Meteiver explained that the Common Council appropriates from the general fund and operating expenses of the City of South Bend. One of those funds is the Department of Community Investment. The public hearing being set today is for the TIF Funds. Mr. Varner asked whether Indiana House Bill HP10001 mandated the TIF budgets be submitted to the Common Council for review or for approval. Mr. Meteiver responded that the Redevelopment Commission is to provide the information for review only. Mr. Meteiver believes the legislative intent was to increase the information flow between the Commission and the Council. So that the council is aware in more detail what is going on. Mr. Varner noted that this should be clarified when it comes before the council next time, that it is only for review. Ms. Schey noted that council is scheduling additional budget hearings with each department as the 5 -10 minutes allocated for each Department which was not enough. She requested that the Redevelopment Commission schedule a follow -up meeting with the Council to go over the Redevelopment budget. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3156 setting a public hearing for October 10, 2013,on the appropriation of Tax Increment Financing revenues from various allocation areas for the payment of certain obligations and expenses related to their respective allocation areas and other related matters. (2) Agreement for Plan Development Funding with Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (West Side Corridors Master Plan) Mr. Divita noted this Agreement is with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend (UEA) which is related to the development of the West Side Corridors Master Plan. Under the terms of the agreement, the Commission and the UEA agree jointly to select a plan consultant, contract for planning consultant professional services, and participate in plan development sessions. The UEA agrees to contribute up to $150,000 toward the cost of the plan, with the City of South Bend providing the balance of the funding. The city's specific monetary contribution will be determined at the time of contract award.