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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-05 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 4, 2005 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Ms. Marcia Jones, President Mr. Karl King, Vice President Mr. Greg Downes, Secretary Mr. William Hojnacki Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Ms. Jennifer Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Dept. Ms. Regina Emberton, CBRE Ms. Greene noted a revised agenda for the November 4, 2005 meeting. The items added to the original agenda are the following: Under Old Business, a Staff Report on Lots 4 -6 in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park has been added; in the South Bend Central Development area, a request for professional services has been added as Item 6.A.(6) and Resolution 2195 pledging TIF revenue to the repayment of a Section 108 loan has been added as Item 6.B.(1),. Mr. King made a motion that the Revised Agenda be accepted and approved. Mr. Downes seconded the motion and the Commission approved the Revised Agenda dated November 4, 2005. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, October 21, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, October 21, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED THE REVISED AGENDA DATED NOVEMBER 4, 2005 COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 �fj LM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted November 4, 2005 for approval. FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. Warner & Sons Jerome E. Michaels, MAI Walker Parking Consultants 324 AIRPORT AEDA Code Enforcement City of South Bend Area Plan Commission Fitzmaurice Landscaping Abonmarche Consultants of Indiana L.L.C. Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. FM Stone Commerical Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. Owners Association at Blackthorn 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT - SBCDA GENERAL South Bend Water Works Meridian Title Corporation SBC Edward J. White, Inc. Fitzmaurice Landscaping 422 FUND WEST WASHINGTON CFH Landscape Service Meridian Title Corp. 1,850.00 27,226.20 1,000.00 23,484.96 486.50 100.00 50.00 1,260.00 8,375.50 1,498.40 1,200.00 1,500.00 2,290.00 19,602.24 128.29 243,864.00 Acquisition of 3 properties 91.51 1,300.00 380.00 540.00 40,690.00 $ 376,917.60 Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted November 4, 2005, and ordered checks to be released L2 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED NOVEMBER 4, 2005, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (U.S. 31 Industrial Park, Lots 4 -6) THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS STAFF REPORT ON DISPOSITION OF LOTS 4 -6, U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK Ms. Greene noted that in 1997 the Commission originally put up for bid Lots 4- 7 in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Earlier this year, Grubb & Ellis /Cressy & Everett (GE /CE) submitted a proposal to purchase and develop the property and that proposal was accepted by the Commission at a public IL meeting. At the Commission's direction, Legal Counsel prepared a Contract for Sale of Land which was then presented to GE /CE. During the course of negotiating the contract with the developer in accordance with the Commission's approval and developer's proposal, the developer requested certain changes based upon issues that arose during developer's due diligence efforts incidental to the transaction. The Commission is now considering whether the revised terms proposed by the developer are reasonable, specifically the value established for the property in 1997. If the Commission does not accept the requested changes, GE /CE would be bound by its original proposal to the Commission, unless it chooses to withdraw its proposal. If the proposal is withdrawn by the developer, then the Commission could renew its efforts to sell the property. 3 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS STAFF REPORT ON DISPOSITION OF LOTS 4 -6, U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Mr. Schalliol distributed a schedule for evaluation and consideration of the terms proposed by the developer. Updated appraisals of the property will be ordered to assist the Commission in its evaluation. The schedule Mr. Schalliol distributed contained two options. One option would have the Commission confirm the original terms or revised terms at its December 2 meeting. If GE /CE withdraws its proposal and the Commission must re- advertise the property, receipt of bids could be scheduled for early February. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 2192 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan and setting a Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2192 for December 2, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Schalliol noted that Resolution No. 2192 adds four parcels on Sample Street owned by Art Mosaic Tile, to the acquisition list of the South Bend Central Development Area. Staff requests permission to publish a Notice of Public Hearing on December 2, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 2192 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 2192 for 10:00 a.m., December 2, 2005. L COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 2192 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2192 FOR 10:00 A.M., DECEMBER 2, 2005. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. South Bend Central Development Area (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2194 approving the fair market value of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Rink Riverside site) Ms. Laurent noted that Resolution No. 2194 sets the offering price for the former Rink Riverside Printing site at $337,500. That price is the average of two certified appraisals. She noted for the record that in the course of staff review of the appraisals, one correction was asked of Jerome Michaels and he submitted a revised appraisal. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded 1 by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2194 approving the fair market value of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Rink Riverside site) (3) Commission approval requested for Bid Specifications for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Rink Riverside site) Ms. Laurent noted that the Bid Specifications for the Rink Riverside site call for an intended land use of multifamily residential, commercial office, or commercial retail or a mix of these uses. The site is approximately .83 acres. Ms. Laurent noted that Commissioners have asked staff to include in the packet information about property the Commission owns in Sycamore Street. The additional properties may be of interest to a developer as part of the total development. 5 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2194 APPROVING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (RINK RIVERSIDE SITE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission %W� Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE BID Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH Commission approved the Bid Specifications BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (RINK for property in the South Bend Central RIVERSIDE SITE Development Area. (Rink Riverside site) (4) Commission authorization requested to publish Notice of Intended Sale of Land in the South Bend Central Development Area on November 11 and November 18, 2005 with receipt of bids at 10:00 a.m. January 20, 2006. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized publication of the Notice of Intended Sale of Land in the South Bend Central Development Area on November 11 and November 18, 2005 with receipt of bids at 10:00 a.m., January 20, 2006. (5) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Survey update, Rink Riverside building) Ms. Laurent explained that staff would like to have Danch Hamer update a survey of the Rink Riverside site which was done in March. 2004 when the Commission was acquiring the site. Now that the building is demolished and going up for bid, we need a new survey. The fee quoted is $300 -$500. 6 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE OF LAND IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA ON NOVEMBER 1 I AND NOVEMBER 18, 2005 WITH RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 10:00 A.M. ,JANUARY 20, 2006 c, South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. South Bend Central Development Area (5) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area and accepted the proposal from Danch Hamer & Associates for the scope of services and fee proposed. (6) Commission authorization requested to obtain professional services for disposition of East Bank properties. Mr. Schalliol noted that the request is for the ILCommission to authorize staff to obtain surveys, title work and appraisals for the Sycamore Street properties near the Rink Riverside site. COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM RANCH HARNER & ASSOCIATES FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION AUTHORIZED STAFF TO OBTAIN Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DISPOSITION OF Commission authorized staff to obtain EAST BANK PROPERTIES professional services for disposition of East Bank properties. B. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2195 pledging certain tax increment revenues to the repayment of a Section 108 Loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Schalliol explained that the Section 108 Loan will be used to acquire property in C7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) continued... Studebaker Corridor Area A. The Section 108 Loan will be principally paid back from funds from the CREeD District established in the area, as well as TIF funds generated in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. The CREeD District expires in 2016, so TIF will be used for repayment after that. This is a subordinated Section 108 Loan to a Section 108 Loan that already exists for the area. Ms. Greene noted that staff is in the process of finalizing the loan agreements with HUD. It is possible HUD may not require the pledge of TIF funds. If that is the case, the Commission may withdraw the pledge. Mr. King clarified that the pledging of TIF is an enabling action. The funds will not be committed until the loan documents are approved by whatever body approves them. Ms. Greene agreed, stating that if any of the actions necessary to affect the loan did not happen, the pledging of TIF would be nullified. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2195 pledging certain tax increment revenues to the repayment of a Section 108 Loan from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 8 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2195 PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE REPAYMENT OF A SECTION 108 LOAN FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Engineering services, U.S. 31 Industrial Park) Mr. Schalliol noted that when the Redevelopment Commission sold property to Woodwind and Brasswind, we had a designed roadway easement, but did not have a platted roadway easement for what would become Woodwind Way. Staff has requested a proposal from the Abonmarche Group which did the replat to actually create a dedication for the roadway. The cost is a not -to- exceed amount of $500. Staff recommends approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried the Commission approved the request for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area and accepted the proposal from the Abonmarche Group for the scope of services and fee proposed. (2) Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Woodwind & Brasswind) Mr. Schalliol noted that staff has verified that all the conditions of the Contract for Sale of Land to the Woodwind and Brasswind have been met. Staff recommends issuing a Certificate of Completion to the Woodwind and Brasswind for property at 4955 ILI 9 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... Ameritech Drive, which will allow the performance bond in the amount of $56,000 to be released. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Woodwind and Brasswind) (3) Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for property in the Airport Economic Development Area. IL (Crescent Michiana Properties III) Mr. Schalliol noted that staff has verified that all the conditions of the Contract for Sale of Land to Crescent Michiana Properties III have been met. Staff recommends issuing a Certificate of Completion to Crescent Michiana Properties III for property at 3919 Crescent Circle, which will allow the performance bond in the amount of $19,195 to be released. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Crescent Michiana Properties III) D. South Bend Medical Services District E. West Washington- Chapin Development Area 10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (WOODWIND AND BRASSWIND) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (CRESCENT MICHIANA PROPERTIES III ILSouth Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 4, 2005 14 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. South Side Development Area G. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area H. Other 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Schalliol noted that staff has completed acquisition of all of the Colley properties and will close on Basic Machine on Monday. Mr. Schalliol distributed to all Commissioners maps and address ranges for all the development areas prepared by Cheryl Phipps. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Downes made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hojnacki seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m. PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Don Id E. Inks, Director Marcia I. Jones, Presi 11