HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-11 Redevelopment Commission Minutes SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 22, 2011
4:00 p.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President
Dr. David Varner, Vice President
Ms. Nancy King, Secretary
Mr. Greg Downes
Members Absent: Mr. Donald Alford
Ms. Stephanie Spivey
Legal Counsel: Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff Mr. Jeffrey Gibney, Executive Director
Mr. Don Inks, Director
Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary
Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Matthew Sikora, Economic Development Specialist
Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager
Others Present: Mr. Tom Price, Mayor's Office
Ms. Tamara Nicholl-Smith
Ms. Rita Kopala
Ms. Linda Wolfson, Community Forum for Economic Dev
Ms. Mo Miller, Prism Science
Mr. Jay Bognar
Ms. Geri Hathaway, Hathaway2, Inc.
Ms. Patti Lesniewicz, Economic Development
Mr. John Paul and photographer, WSBT
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Tuesday, March 8, 2011.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by Mr. COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE
Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY,MARCH 8,
approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting—March 22, 2011
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted March 22, 2011 for approval.
305 FUND SBCDA BOND
Wightman Petrie 1,850.00 Ignition Park Demolition & Inspection
Wightman Petrie 78,335.34 Coveleski Stadium
324 AIRPORT AEDA
St. Joseph County Treasurer 3,502.00 Tax Sale of 709 W Indiana Ave
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD 552.00 Demo of 1503/ 1505 Prairie Ave
Ken Herceg &Associates 9,280.00 Sheridan Ave & Lincoln Way West
Tri County News 59.62
South Bend Tribune 96.03
DLZ 7,405.00 Trade Dr Improvements
DLZ 945.00 Olive Rd Demo
DHA 2,490.00 Oliver Trail System Along Oliver Plow
DLZ 26,876.00 Olive Corridor
DLZ 11,310.00 US 31/Adams Rd
DLZ 9,256.00 Olive Rd/Pine Rd
ARC 302.64 Trade Drive
First Financial Bank, Escrow Agent 27,240.40 Studebaker Area A Demolition Ph IV
Abonmarche 13,000.00 Mayflower Rd Sanitary Sewer
420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL
Indiana Michigan Power 293.35 237 N Michigan St.
CB Richard Ellis 1,450.72 Management Fee & maintenance
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC 35,109.00 Stanlev Coveleski stadium
Schindler Elevator Corporation 157.17 LaSalle Building
Martell Electric LLC 10,829.05 Coveleski Studium
N I PSCO 344.21 755 S Michigan St.
NIPSCO 674.44 329 S. Lafayette Blvd
Koontz-Wagner Construction 4,191.25 Coveleski Stadium
430 FUND SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT TIF AREA#1
Lawson-Fisher Associates 16,083.79 S Main To Lafayette Survey
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD 28,816.50 Erskine Detention Pond
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD 483.00 Demo of 748 Hawbaker& 4215 Main
$ 290,932.51
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS
and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the SUBMITTED MARCH 22,2011,AND ORDERED
Claims submitted March 22, 2011, and ordered checks THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED
to be released.
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4. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS
5. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing
(1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2852
confirming a resolution amending the
Development Plan for the West
Washington-Chapin Development Area
and adding one or more parcels to the List
of Parcels to be Acquired.
Mr. Inks noted that the Public Hearing file is
complete, containing (1) A copy of the
Notice of Hearing; (2) A copy of Resolution
No. 2837 amending the West Washington
Chapin Development Area Development
Plan adding one or more properties to the
List of Parcels to be Acquired ; 3) A copy of
Resolution No.2852; (4) An affidavit from
Jackie Krolczyk, Advertising Director of the
South Bend Tribune, that the Notice of
Hearing was published in that newspaper on
March 4, 2011; (5) An affidavit from Richard
Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tri-
County News, that the Notice of Hearing was
published in that newspaper on March 4,
2011; (6) A statement from David Relos that
he sent a copy of the Notice of Hearing to
affected property owners on March 4, 2011;
(7) A statement from David Relos that he
sent a copy of the Notice of Hearing to
interested neighborhood associations and
affected taxing jurisdictions on March 4,
2011; (8) The mail was checked prior to this
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Public Hearing
(1) continued...
meeting. As of 10:00 a.m., March 22, 2011
there were no written remonstrances
received related to Resolution No. 2852
Mr. Relos noted that on January 21, 2011, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2837,
a Declaratory Resolution to amend the
Development Plan of this Area to add the
two parcels at the northwest corner of
Washington and Taylor to the WWCDA List
of Properties to be Acquired. The Area Plan
Commission and South Bend Common
Council approved separate resolutions
approving the addition of those properties to
the List of Properties to be Acquired.
The final process in amending the
Development Plan is the Confirming
Resolution No. 2852. Staff requests, which
will allow these properties to be acquired and
this corner rehabilitated.
Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing for PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No.2852
whoever wished to speak regarding CONFIRMING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
Resolution No. 2852. There was no one who DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST
WASHINGTON-CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA
wished to speak. Ms. Jones closed the Public AND ADDING ONE OR MORE PARCELS TO THE
Hearing for whatever action the Commission LIST OF PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED
wished to take.
(2) Consideration of Resolution No. 2852.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2852
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2852
confirming a resolution amending the
Development Plan for the West Washington-
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Public Hearing
(1) continued...
Chapin Development Area and adding one or
more parcels to the List of Parcels to be
Acquired.
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) Resolution No. 2853 approving the fair
market value of property in the South
Bend Central Development Area. (College
Football Hall of Fame)
Mr. Sikora noted that Resolution No. 2853
begins the disposition process for the College
Football Hall of Fame property by
establishing its fair market value as
$2,687,500, the average of two independent
appraisals.
Mr. Varner questioned whether it is the intent
to put the College Football HOF property on
the market at this price? Mr. Inks replied that
subsequent actions of the Commission today
will do that.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by THE COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the 2853 APPROVING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF
Commission approved Resolution No. 2853 PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL
DEVELOPMENT AREA(COLLEGE FOOTBALL
approving the fair market value of property HALL OF FAME)
in the South Bend Central Development Area
(College Football Hall of Fame).
(2) Bid Specifications and Design
Considerations for disposition of the
College Football Hall of Fame.
Mr. Sikora noted the Proposal Documents
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(2) continued...
include the Bid Specifications and Design
Considerations for the reuse of the hall of
fame. Those specifications include: (1)that
bids must meet the offering price of
$2,687,500; (2)that the proposal may be for
commercial-retail, commercial-office or
mixed uses that are permitted within the
CBD zoning designation; (3)that proposals
must include a basic reuse plan for the site
and a project timeline. Strong emphasis will
be place on compatibility with the goals and
objectives of the South Bend Central
Development Area Development Plan. (4)
that all proposals must be compatible with
the design guidelines and development
standards outlined in the Design Guidelines
for the South Bend Central Development
Area.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED BID SPECIFICATIONS
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR DISPOSITION
Commission approved Bid Specifications OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
and Design Considerations for disposition of
the College Football Hall of Fame.
(3) Authorization to publish Notice of
Intended Disposition of Property with
publication dates of March 25 and April 1,
2011 and receipt of bids by 10:00 a.m.
April 12, 2011. (College Football Hall of
Fame)
Mr. Inks noted that if there are no bids
received that meet the specifications the
Commission is precluded from entering into
any agreements short of those specifications
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(3) continued...
for 30 days after April 12. After the 30 days
the Commission may enter into a negotiated
agreement for the property.
Mr. Varner asked whether this offering is for
the real estate portion of the property not the
personal property? Mr. Inks replied that, yes,
that is correct.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PUBLICATION OF THE
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the NOTICE OF INTENDED DISPOSITION OF
Commission authorized publication of the PROPERTY WITH PUBLICATION DATES OF MARCH
25 AND APRIL 1,2011 AND RECEIPT OF BIDS AT
Notice of Intended Disposition of Property 10:00 A.M.,APRIL 12,2011.(COLLEGE
with publication dates of March 25 and April FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME)
1, 2011 and receipt of bids at 10:00 a.m.,
April 12, 2011. (College Football Hall of
Fame).
(4) Resolution No. 2856 approving the fair
market value of property in the South
Bend Central Development Area. (1st
Source development parcel, 122 South
Niles Avenue)
Mr. Sikora noted that 122 South Niles
Avenue is the land purchased as part of the
agreement with 1st Source late last year.
We'd like to put that property up for bid
because we have had some interest expressed
in developing it. Resolution No. 2856 sets
fair market value of the property at $339,500,
the average of two independent MAI
appraisals.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(4) continued...
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2856
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the APPROVING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF
Commission approved Resolution NO. 2856 PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL
DEVELOPMENT AREA.(11T SOURCE
approving the fair market value of property DEVELOPMENT PARCEL, 122 SOUTH NILES
in the South Bend Central Development AVENUE)
Area. (1st Source development parcel, 122
South Niles Avenue)
(5) Bid Specifications and Design
Considerations for disposition of the 1st
Source development parcel, 122 South
Niles Avenue.
Mr. Sikora noted the Proposal Documents
include the Bid Specifications and Design
Considerations for the reuse of 122 S. Niles.
Those specifications include: (1)that bids
must meet the offering price of$339,500; (2)
that the proposal may be for commercial-
retail, commercial-office or mixed uses that
are permitted within the CBD zoning
designation; (3) that proposals must include a
basic reuse plan for the site and a project
timeline. Strong emphasis will be place on
compatibility with the goals and objectives of
the South Bend Central Development Area
Development Plan. (4)that all proposals
must be compatible with the design
guidelines and development standards
outlined in the Design Guidelines for the
South Bend Central Development Area.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE BID
Ms. King and unanimously carried the SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Commission approved the Bid Specifications FOR DISPOSITION OF THE 11T SOURCE
DEVELOPMENT PARCEL, 122 SOUTH NILES
and Design Considerations for disposition of AVENUE
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(5) continued...
the 1st Source development parcel, 122 South
Niles Avenue.
(6) Authorization to publish Notice of
Intended Disposition of Property with
publication dates of March 25 and April 1,
2011 and receipt of bids at 10:00 a.m.,
April 12, 2011. (1st Source development
parcel, 122 South Niles Avenue)
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION AUTHORIZED TO PUBLISH NOTICE
Ms. King and unanimously carried, the OF INTENDED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY WITH
Commission authorized t0 publish Notice Of PUBLICATION DATES OF MARCH 25 AND APRIL 1,
2011 AND RECEIPT OF BIDS APRIL 12,2011.(1sT
Intended Disposition of Property with SOURCE DEVELOPMENT PARCEL, 122 SOUTH
publication dates of March 25 and April 1, NILES AVENUE)
2011 and receipt of bids April 12, 2011. (1st
Source development parcel, 122 South Niles
Avenue).
(7) Listing Agreement with Grubb &
Ellis/Cressy & Everett for 213-217 South
Main Street.
Mr. Relos noted that staff solicited a proposal
from Grubb & Ellis/Cressy Everett to list
certain Commission owned property. These
listing agreements are for a period of one
year.
The first listing agreement is for the property
located at the southwest corner of Jefferson
and Main streets. This lot is 141' x 245' (79
acres), and is being listed for $258,093. Staff
requests approval of the Listing Agreement.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE LISTING
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the AGREEMENT WITH GRUBB&ELLIS/CRESSY&
EVERETT FOR 213-217 SOUTH MAIN STREET
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(7) continued...
Commission approved the Listing Agreement
with Grubb & Ellis/Cressy & Everett for
213-217 South Main Street.
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Listing Agreement with Grubb &
Ellis/Cressy & Everett for 401 Bendix
Drive.
Mr. Relos noted that the second listing
agreement is for the Bosch property at 401
Bendix Drive. This property has three
components: a 267,000 sf warehouse, a
77,812 sf office building, and 28.70 +/- acres.
The listing price for this property is
$2,413,684. Staff requests approval of the
Listing Agreement.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE LISTING
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the AGREEMENT WITH GRUBS&ELLIS/CRESSY&
Commission approved the Listing Agreement EVERETT FOR 401 BENDIx DRIVE
with Grubb & Ellis/Cressy & Everett for 401
Bendix Drive.
(2) Resolution No. 2857 adopting
Architectural and Site Design Guidelines
for Ignition Park.
Ms. Hathaway noted that the architectural
and site design guidelines for Ignition Park,
pertain to all primary accessory buildings to
create four-sided buildings that contribute to
the over all image of Ignition Park as a
launching pad for technological innovation
and a cohesive development with emphasis
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(2) continued...
on Leed Silver construction. The guidelines
address the required shielding from
mechanical equipment and trash receptacles
and set minimum requirements for
landscaping, signs, lighting, fencing, etc. The
guidelines give the Architectural Review
Board (ARB) authority to respond to an
applicant with approval, denial, or they can
impose conditions and waive guidelines. The
guidelines were intentionally developed to be
flexible, and not very robust. It's expected
that robust element will come from the
contract we have with BSA Life Structures as
part of the master planning. It is hoped that
when we do a multi-tenant building that will
help to refine them further. She asked for
Commission approval of the Guidelines as
they are written now, so that there will be
some guidelines in place if a development is
proposed.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2857
Ms. King and unanimously carried, the ADOPTING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE DESIGN
Commission approved Resolution No. 2857 GUIDELINES FOR IGNITION PARK
adopting Architectural and Site Design
Guidelines for Ignition Park.
(3) Resolution No. 2859 adopting a
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions
for Ignition Park.
Mr. Inks requested that Item 6.C.(3)be
tabled.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION TABLED RESOLUTION No.2859
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the ADOPTING ADECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND
RESTRICTIONS FOR IGNITION PARK
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(3) continued...
Commission tabled Resolution No. 2859
adopting a Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions for Ignition Park.
(4) Resolution No. 2858 adopting Rules of
Procedure: Ignition Park Architectural
Review Board.
Ms. Hathaway noted that the ARB for
Ignition Park consists of five members. There
are two positions that are position—specific:
the Executive Director of Community and
Economic Development and the Director of
Ignition Park. There are two members that
are appointed by the Commission: Gary
Gilot, Director of the Department of Public
Works, and Doug Marsh, who is VP and
Architect at Notre Dame. The fifth member
is appointed by the Common Council. That
appointment is Rev. Tim Rouse.
Ms. Hathaway noted that these Rules of
Procedure define the duties of the ARB
relating to review and response to land
development applications for Ignition Park
and the continual development through
amendment process for the architectural and
site design guidelines, which were just
approved. The procedures also set forth the
process for that the ARB in terms of notice,
agenda, meeting, and minutes, etc.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2858
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE:IGNITION
Commission approved Resolution No. 2858 PARK ARCHITECTURAL REVIEw BOARD
adopting Rules of Procedure: Ignition Park
Architectural Review Board.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(4) continued...
(5) Proposal for legal services for property
acquired at tax sale.
Mr. Relos noted that on February 8, 2011, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2840
which authorized staff to try to purchase two
parcels in the Ignition Park south expansion
area that were on the County
Commissioner's tax sale list.
One parcel was redeemed during the
redemption period before the sale ended.
The other parcel was purchased for $3,502.
Now that this parcel has been acquired,
notifications need to be published and mailed
in addition to paperwork filed with the
courts. These items all have certain
deadlines and require certain language. Staff
solicited a proposal from Mitchell
Heppenheimer, who has been very involved
with the County in the tax sale process, and
has a great deal of knowledge of the process
necessary to acquire a tax deed on these
properties,.Mr. Heppenheimer's proposal
Quotes a fee of$625, plus out of pocket
expenses. Staff requests approval of a not-
to-exceed amount of$700.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
Ms. King and unanimously carried, the HEPPENHEIMER AND KORPAL FOR THE SCOPE OF
Commission accepted the proposal from SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED.
Heppenheimer and Korpal for the scope of
services and fee proposed.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) Proposal for professional services related
to Voorde Park. (Master planning and
design work)
Mr. Schalliol noted that Lehman & Lehman
submitted a proposal to aid in master
planning and design work related to Voorde
Park.. Voorde Park is located west of the
intersection of Bendix and Voorde and is the
buffer between a large residential
neighborhood on the south and the Airport
Industrial Park, Phase 1 on the north.
Over the past several months, the City has
been working with Hoosier Tank, located on
the west end of Voorde Park, to help them
facilitate a major building expansion. As
part of its expansion, the City would like to
work with Hoosier Tank to move all of its
truck traffic for product shipping and
receiving to the east end of their building and
off of Voorde Drive. Truck traffic on
Voorde has gotten very heavy. Staff has
been working with the Parks Department to
release a two acre tract of land at the west
end of the park to allow these improvements
to occur. As part of the release of land, staff
and Parks are working at the east end of the
park with District 11 Little League to acquire
its vacant three acre parcel of land. That
would create a net increase of land in the
park of one acre. As part of all of these
improvements, staff and Parks s are working
with several stakeholder groups to reprogram
the park and create an active and revitalized
park space. The proposed reuse of the park
is for four sports fields (rugby sized) and
then basic improvements to the current
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) continued...
facilities.
To facilitate the park planning process and
park design work, staff requests approval of a
professional service proposal with Lehman&
Lehman in the amount of$12,000. The
design work will then be applied to a future
contract for construction design services and
coordination of rezoning, replatting and other
services related to the development of the
new park.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
Ms. King and unanimously carried, the LEHMAN&LEHMAN FOR PROFESSIONAL
Commission accepted the proposal from SERVICES RELATED TO VOORDE PARK IN THE
AMOUNT OF$12,000. (MASTER PLANNING AND
Lehman& Lehman for professional services DESIGN WORK)
related to Voorde Park in the amount of
$12,000. (Master planning and design work)
(7) Contract for Sale of Land for a portion of
Lot No. 8 in the Oliver Industrial Park.
Mr. Inks asked that Item 6.C.(7) be tabled.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by ITEM 6.C.(7)WAS TABLED
Ms. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission tabled Item 6.C.(7).
D. West Washington-Chapin Development Area
(1) Request to begin process to add one
property the West Washington-Chapin
List of Properties to be Acquired. (803 W.
Washington)
Mr. Relos noted that this particular property
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. West Washington-Chapin Development Area
(1) continued...
is directly north of the Center for History.
The structure on the property is known as the
Kaiser family home. It is locally designated
as an historical structure and is also in the
national historic register. Over decades this
house has been cut up into multiple
apartments, is surrounded by pavement for
tenant parking, and is generally in bad shape.
The house was built in 1895 for William L.
Kaiser, a well-known and respected
businessman. The house is smaller in scale
but similar in character to the Oliver mansion
across the street. Upon acquisition of this
property, staff will work with South Bend
Heritage Foundation for an adaptive re-use of
the building. Staff requests that the
Commission authorize it to begin the
preparation of plans, maps and related
acquisition information for this property.
Staff will then present a declaratory
resolution to amend the West Washington-
Chapin Development Area Development
Plan to add the property to the acquisition
list.
Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION AUTHORIZED STAFF TO BEGIN THE
Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the PROCESS TO ADD 803 W.WASHINGTON THE
Commission authorized staff to begin the WEST WASHINGTON-CHAPIN LIST OF
process to add 803 W. Washington the West PROPERTIES TO BE ACQUIRED
Washington-Chapin List of Properties to be
Acquired.
E. South Side Development Area
There was no business in the South Side
Development Area.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
F. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area
There was no business in the Northeast
Neighborhood Development Area.
G. Douglas Road Economic Development Area
There was no business in the Douglas Road
Economic Development Area.
H. Ratification of Services Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. COMMISSION RATIFIED THE PROPOSAL FROM
King and unanimously carried, the Commission R.E.PITTS FOR APPRAISAL OF 1513 KEMBLE
ratified the proposal from R.E. Pitts for appraisal AVE.FOR A FEE OF$1,850.
of 1513 Kemble Ave. for a fee of$1,850
L Ratification of Temporary Use Agreements
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. COMMISSION RATIFIED THE TEMPORARY USE
King and unanimously carried, the Commission AGREEMENT WITH AIDS MINISTRIES/AIDS
ratified the temporary use agreement with AIDS ASSIST OF NORTH INDIANA FOR ITS ROOFTOP
RENDEZVOUS TO BE HELD AT 121 WAYNE ST.
Ministries/AIDS Assist of North Indiana for its ON JUNE 17,JULY 22 AND AUGUST 19,2011
Rooftop Rendezvous to be held at 121 Wayne St.
on June 17, July 22 and August 19, 2011.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
A. Tax Abatement PROGRESS REPORTS
Mr. Inks noted that at the last Common Council
meeting the Council took action to approve the
personal property tax exemption allowed under
state law for enterprise information equipment for
data centers. The Council's action says they will
approve each abatement individually, but in
concept the Council agrees to follow state law and
provide those exemptions.
B. Common Council
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7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.)
C. Other
Mr. Inks noted that the fountain in front of the
Morris Civic needs repair. The Morris previously
requested the Commission consider funding repairs
to the fountain. An estimate was secured in the
amount $9,200 to have the fountain motors rebuilt.
No proposal is available for review today;
however, the Morris would like repairs to begin
before the next meeting so the fountain can be
operational on time this spring. Mr. Inks asked that
the Commission authorize proceeding with the
repairs and ratify the proposal at its next meeting.
Mr. Downes noted that there is still outstanding the
question of whether the fountain makes sense long
term and whether these repairs might be wasted.
Mr. Inks responded that Mr. Andres had suggested
another study he would like done for the broader
Jon Hunt Plaza, including the fountain. We haven't
been ready to proceed with that, but we would like
to go ahead with fountain repairs.
Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. COMMISSION APPROVED OF A NOT-TO-EXCEED
Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission AMOUNT OF$10,000 FOR REPAIR OF THE
approved of a not-to-exceed amount of$10,000 for FOUNTAIN IN FRONT OF THE MORRIS CIVIC
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
repair of the fountain in front of the Morris Civic
Performing Arts Center.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at
4:00 p.m.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT
Redevelopment Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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