02-13-14 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 13, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Relos noted that bids were due today on three properties offered for disposition: 118 -124 S. William St., 332 W. Jefferson Blvd., 1503 -1505 Prairie Ave. No bids were received for any of the properties. Mr. Relos noted that if interest is eventually expressed in any of these properties, a bid lower than the offering price may be considered after 30 days from this date. A. Public Hearings (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 3197 appropriating monies from the Redevelopment General Fund (Fund 433) for the purpose of paying for certain expenses incurred by the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Relos noted that the public hearing file is complete, containing (1) a copy of the Notice of Hearing; a copy of Resolution No. 3197, the subject of the public hearing; (3) an affidavit from Kim Wilson, Advertising Director of the South Bend Tribune, that the Notice of Hearing was published in that newspaper on January 24, 2014; and (4) an affidavit from Jason Jolly, Classified Manager of the Tri- County News, that the Notice of Hearing was published in that newspaper on January 24, 2014. Mr. March noted that Resolution No. 3197 appropriates $20,000 for outside legal expenses. It can be used when a TIF area doesn't have the resources to make a payment on a legal bill. Ms. Jones opened the public hearing for whoever wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 3197. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Jones closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Consideration of Resolution No. 3197. Mr. Varner asked whether these funds are for a certain TIF district, or for any TIF district's use. Mr. Relos responded that Fund 433 is for the legal expenses of any TIF district or for redevelopment expenses that are not related to a TIF district. Ms. Schey noted that there has been discussion about expanding the Airport TIF to include Lincolnway West. She wondered if these funds might be used for legal expenses regarding that expansion or whether the city's legal department would work on that. Mr. Meteiver said those legal expenses could come either fiom city staff or from outside legal services. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Inks and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3197 appropriating monies from the Redevelopment General Fund (Fund 433) for the purpose of paying for certain expenses incurred by the Redevelopment Commission.