10-16-14 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—October 16, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... replatted and rezoned for development. Jones Petrie Rafinski has submitted a proposal in the amount of$9,900 plus costs for postage and fees associated with the replatting and rezoning. Staff recommends approval of the proposal in a not to exceed amount of $10,900. 1 Ms. Greene noted that while working toward the Swing Batter Swing project, it was a real challenge to work with the various entities that owned the property needed for that project. The properties had been acquired by various government bodies over the years and were under different ownership. The plan is for the Redevelopment Commission to retain ownership of parcels that would be good for economic development, the Park Dept. would have a nice clean campus for the ballpark, and the batting cage facility would be carved out of that. Mr. Berlin is picking up the costs associated with his portion of the replat. The city won't be picking up any costs but their own. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Jones Petrie Rafinski for the scope of services proposed and a not-to-exceed amount of$10,900. D. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Environmental Indemnity Agreement funding (Studebaker Building#84, Ignition Park) Mr. Zeeb noted that on October 25, 2012 the Commission approved an Environmental Indemnity Agreement(EIA) for remediation of the Studebaker Building #84 site, the last remaining Studebaker manufacturing building. When approved, the $3.3M in funding was a best cost estimate based on known asbestos, PCB, and lead based paint contaminants. At the time, it was contemplated that soil and ground water sampling may be needed eventually. Lead based paint is currently being remediated and quotes have been received to remove waste barrels discovered in the building. Staff requests approval for an additional $475,000 to fund removal of the waste barrels, to award change orders for the lead based paint contact, to award change orders to Weaver Boos for work exceeding their original scope of services, and to remove PCB contaminated concrete located in a transformer pit in the building. Ms. Schey asked why we would use TTF funds for remediation rather than funds received from the insurance settlement agreements. Mr. Zeeb responded that the EIA always contemplated using TIF funds. There is still $6.5M in cash in Fund 227 which holds the settlement funds. Those funds are expected to be used for the Volunteer Remediation 10 1