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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-05 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 17, 2005 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Karl G. King, Vice President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member Absent: Legal Counsel: Mr. Karl King, Vice President Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Greg Downes Ms. Marcia Jones, President Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Jennifer Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Michelle Tomchak, Community Development Ms. Regina Emberton, CB Richard Ellis Ms. Autumn Aggeler, CB Richard Ellis Mr. Jeff Parrott, South Bend Tribune Ms. Kim Olesker Mr. Jack Olesker 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2005 Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2005. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2005. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted June 17, 2005 for approval. FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND IL Ampco System Parking $ 5,144.50 U South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 HG Christman Construction Co. 413,325.00 R.E. Pitts & Associates 2,700.00 ADG Inc. 8,000.00 324 AIRPORT AEDA City of South Bend 563.57 Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. 15,257.43 Abonomarche Consultants of Indiana, LLC. 18,315.00 R.E. Pitts & Associates 2,700.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING GENERAL Baker General Maintenance 500.00 Danch Harper & Associates, Inc. 810.00 CFH Landscape Services 3,162.00 Schopf & Weiss 68.31 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT -SBCDA GENERAL Schindler Elevator Corp. 1,426.22 South Bend Water Works 614.71 SBD Reprographics 207.10 South Bend Tribune 83.26 North American Signs 333.34 Rose Pest Solutions 85.00 All -Phase Electric Supply 57.34 Lehman & Lehman 11,712.50 Reith Riley Construction Co. 6,750.00 NIPSCO 31.14 SBC 29.30 Downtown South Bend, Inc. 19,703.25 Kaser Spraker Construction, Inc. 2,432.95 Paul Fujawa 1,500.00 Fitzmaurice Landscaping 1,725.00 Ampco System Parking 955.00 Meridian Title corporation 150.00 Business District, Inc. 829.00 CB Richard Ellis South Bend 933.91 C Studebaker National Museum South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 422 WASHINGTON CFH Landscape Services 424 Fund TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS Ampco Parking Systems CB Richard Ellis South Bend 428 FUND AIRPORT 2003 BOND Brooks Construction Department of Code Enforcement Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted June 17, 2005, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. Ms. Greene noted that there is a Revised Agenda for the June 17, 2005 Commission Meeting. Mr. King advised that Items 6.G.(1) and 6.G.(2) were added to the original agenda relating to the South Side Development Area. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted the Revised Agenda dated June 17, 2005. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Acknowledgement of Scrivner's Error on Minutes of March 18, 2005. Ms. Greene advised that the March 18, 2005 minutes which were approved by the Commission at its Regular Meeting of May 20, 2005 were 3 335.00 9,767.61 684.93 170,867.19 Bendix Drive Relocation 548.25 $ 702,307.81 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JUNE 17, 2005, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ADOPTED THE REVISED AGENDA DATED JUNE 17, 2005. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 erroneously submitted and approved in a redlined version containing a number of scrivner's errors. Ms. Greene requested that the Commission approve the corrected and final version of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2005 and that, upon such approval, that the Minutes previously submitted with errors be replaced and substituted with the corrected Minutes. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the corrected Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2005 and authorized that the corrected Minutes be filed as a replacement and substitution. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Housing ILI (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 2526 Prast Blvd. (Shirley D. Johnson) Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan request is $6,350 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 2526 Prast Blvd. (Shirley D. Johnson) G COMMISSION APPROVED THE CORRECTED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2005 AND AUTHORIZED THE CORRECTED MINUTES TO BE FILED AS A REPLACEMENT AND SUBSTITUTION FOR THE MINUTES PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED WITH ERRORS. COMMISSION APPROVED A LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2526 PRAST BLVD. (SHIRLEY D. JOHNSON) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 (2) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 738 S. 301h Street. (Dorris A. Lewis) Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan request is $6,050 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 738 S. 30th Street. (Dorris A. Lewis) (3) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South thw� Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1026 N. Adams Street. (Shannon L. Root) Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan request is $3,400 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1026 N. Adams Street. (Shannon L. Root) (4) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 749 S. Grant Street. (Dorsey Walker) A COMMISSION APPROVED A LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 738 S. 30T" STREET. (DORRIs A. LEWIS) COMMISSION APPROVED A LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1026 N. ADAMS STREET. (SHANNON L. ROOT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan request is $5,200 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 749 S. Grant Street. (Dorsey Walker) (5) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 405 E. Oakside. (Jennifer L. Yeakey) Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan request is $3,000 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 405 E. Oakside. (Jennifer L. Yeakey) B. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2170 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. (St. Joseph /Jefferson Garage Office Project) Mr. Inks reported that the property is located on the northwest corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard. The property is being transferred in anticipation of the C 6 COMMISSION APPROVED A LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 749 S. GRANT STREET. (DORSEY WALKER) COMMISSION APPROVED A LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 405 E. OAKSIDE. (JENNIFER L. YEAKEY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Redevelopment Commission offering the land for sale as part of a garage /office retail project. The Board of Public Works has previously taken action to transfer the property to the Commission. Resolution No. 2170 is a matching resolution accepting the property transfer. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 2170 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. (St. Joseph/Jefferson Garage Office Project) (2) Staff report related to Commercial Lease between the City of South Bend, Indiana and Sit & Knit, A Yarn Cafe, Inc. (129 S. Michigan Street) IL Mr. Williams reported that Jack and Kim Olesker have proposed to open a South Bend version of the "Sit & Knit, A Yarn Cafe, Inc." currently located in New Buffalo, Michigan. The property to be leased is located at 129 S. Michigan Street. The Olesker's have agreed to pay the market rate of $11.50 per square foot and are requesting a five (5) year, three (3) month lease with the first three months to be rent free allowing for the completion of the necessary build out. The build out will be entirely at Lessee expense. The proposed project will complement the downtown area and the Michigan Street Shops. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Regina Emberton, CB Richard Ellis, introduced Mr. Jack Olesker to describe the Sit & Knit business in detail and answer any questions the Commission might have. L COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2170 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (ST. JOSEPH /JEFFERSON GARAGE OFFICE PROJECT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Mr. Jack Olesker addressed the Commission. The Sit & Knit Cafe is a different type of yarn shop. The Sit & Knit has overstuffed couches, televisions, movies, lattes and cappuccinos available to its patrons. French and Spanish classes are also sometimes offered. A second location of the Sit & Knit will soon be opening in Michigan City. South Bend will be a third location of the Sit & Knit Cafe. Mr. Olesker gave an extremely positive, vibrant and enthusiastic presentation outlining the potential of South Bend's downtown area and his vision for the future South Bend Sit & Knit Cafe. Mr. Olesker respectively requested favorable action by the Commission. ILI Mr. Hunt inquired if macrame or needlepoint would be offered at the Sit & Knit. Mr. Olesker responded that the Sit & Knit Cafe will focus only on knitting and crochet. Instruction classes will also be offered for each needle art. Mrs. Olesker acknowledged that there is a very strong and thriving needlepoint and cross stitch store in LaPorte. In addition, Erica's has two or three locations in the South Bend area which concentrates primarily on needlepoint and cross stitch. The Sit & Knit will not be competing with these already established businesses. Mr. Downes commented that the concept of Sit & Knit sounded great and requested a copy of the business plan. L 8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Mr. Olesker replied that the business plan was available and would be sent Federal Express to staff. Ms. Greene informed Mr. Olesker that any documents submitted to the Commission, as a public body, are subject to Indiana's public access laws. It was noted that financial information was being requested by the Commission and, as such is exempted from the disclosure requirement in accordance with IC 5- 14- 3 -4(a). Mr. Olesker asked if an abridged edition of the business plan, without the financial documents attached, would be acceptable. Ms. Greene responded that the Commission would need the complete business plan in order to properly evaluate the proposal for lease of the property. Mr. King clarified with Mr. Olesker that legal counsel for the Commission is suggesting that the financial information submitted with the Sit & Knit business plan be marked confidential. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSED Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the COMMERCIAL LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF Commission approved the proposed SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND SIT & KNIT, A YARN CAFE, INC. SUBJECT TO RECEIPT AND Commercial Lease between the City of South REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS PLAN. (129 S. Bend, Indiana and Sit & Knit, A Yarn Cafe, MICHIGAN STREET) Inc. subject to receipt and review of the business plan. (129 S. Michigan Street) (3) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2172 approving the fair market value of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (former Osco Building) L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Ms. Laurent requested that Item 6.B.(3) be tabled pending receipt of additional information. There were no objections. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission tabled Item 6.B.(3). (4) Commission approval requested for Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (former Osco Building) Ms. Laurent requested that Item 6.B.(4) be tabled. There were no objections. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission tabled Item 6.B.(4). (5) Commission authorization requested to publish the Notice of Disposition of Property with publication dates of June 17, 2005 and June 24, 2005 and Receipt of Bids at 10:00 a.m. on July 15, 2005 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (former Osco Building) Ms. Laurent requested that Item 6.B.(5) be tabled. There were no objections. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission tabled Item 6.B.(5). (6) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2173 approving the fair market value of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (St. Joseph /Jefferson Garage Office Project) IL 10 COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.B.(3). COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.B.(4). COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.B.(5). South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Mr. Inks reported that the referenced property is located at the northwest corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard where a parking garage structure was previously demolished. Resolution No. 2173 sets the fair market value of the property at $162,500 which represents the average of two (2) independent appraisals. The parcel is described as the Air Rights above the proposed Parking and Retail Facility located at 121 S. St. Joseph Street including all necessary access and supporting easements. The size of the parcel is approximately .58 acres and the proposed re -use is for Class A office space of 30,000 to 45,000 square feet. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2173 I approving the fair market value of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (St. Joseph/Jefferson Garage Office Proj ect) (7) Commission approval requested for Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (St. Joseph /Jefferson Garage Office Project) Mr. Inks reported that the Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for the property located on the northwest corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard include the following: — All offers must meet the offering price of $162,500. — The site purchase must include all .58 acres being sold. C, 11 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2173 APPROVING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (ST. JOSEPH /JEFFERSON GARAGE OFFICE PROJECT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 — Utility and elevator easements that will be made available are identified. — Lobby features to be made in conjunction with a successful developer bid are identified. — The top level of the garage will be constructed as a ready to build pad for the office development. The top level will have a gross square footage of approximately 22,000 square feet. — Up to 150 parking spaces within the facility will be made available to Class A office tenants at normal parking rates as established by Common Council Ordinance. — The exterior covering of the parking and retail portions of the facility will match or complement the exterior covering of the offices above. — There will be shared common areas for trash pick -up and service deliveries. Mr. Inks advised of an amendment being added to the Bid Specifications. The project specific criteria will include development of 30,000 to 45,000 square feet of Class A office space so that the bid specifications are consistent with the offering document. Mr. King clarified with Mr. Inks that the 150 parking spaces related to the garage will not be free, but made available at the market rate. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the amended Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (St. Joseph/Jefferson Garage Office Project) 12 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDED BID SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (ST. JOSEPH /JEFFERSON GARAGE OFFICE PROJECT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 (8) Commission authorization requested to publish the Notice of Disposition of Property with publication dates of June 17, 2005 and June 24, 2005 and Receipt of Bids at 8:00 a.m. on July 5, 2005 at a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (St. Joseph /Jefferson Garage Office Project) Mr. Inks advised that a legal notification will be published on two (2) separate dates related to the disposition of property located on the northwest corner of St. Joseph Street and Jefferson Boulevard. The opening of bids will be on July 5, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized publication of the Notice of Disposition of Property with publication dates of June 17, 2005 and June 24, 2005 and Receipt of Bids at 8:00 a.m. on July 5, 2005 at a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (St. Joseph/Jefferson Garage Office Project) C. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2171 related to acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area by eminent domain. (704 E. Sample Street) Mr. Williams reported that Resolution No. 2171 is related to the Grace Christian Church property located at 704 E. Sample Street. Two (2) appraisals were requested for the property in order to establish fair market value. The average of the two appraisals is $73,700. Staff requests authorization to extend the offer of $73,700 to Grace 13 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY WITH PUBLICATION DATES OF JUNE 17, 2005 AND .TUNE 24, 2005 AND RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 8:00 A.M. ON JULY 5, 2005 AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (ST. JOSEPH /JEFFERSON GARAGE OFFICE PROJECT) _ South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Christian Church. Mr. Inks added that staff has worked for several months with Grace Christian Church regarding the acquisition project. Grace Christian has a desire to move from its Sample Street location; while at the same time, staff has been assembling land in that particular area. Mutual goals and needs are being met by the acquisition of the property. The City of South Bend and Grace Christian Church have a very good working relationship related to the acquisition of the property. Mr. King commented that even though the City is exercising eminent domain, the transaction seems amicable between both parties. Mr. Inks stated that the acquisition was amicable. Ms. Greene noted that Indiana Code IC 36 -7- 14-19 governs the procedure for property acquisition. These requirements include obtaining two independent appraisals to establish a fair market value for the property. A purchase offer is tendered to the property owner based upon the average of the two appraisals. The Commission's procedure has been to also incorporate, as part of its acquisition process, the requirements of 36- 7-14-20 which governs eminent domain. In the event that the Commission determines it is necessary for a particular property to be acquired in order to accomplish a redevelopment plan for an area, and an agreement cannot be reached with the property owner after tendering a purchase offer, the Commission is then permitted to proceed with eminent domain. Resolution 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 No. 2171 is capturing both the requirements of subsection 19 and subsection 20. It has been the Commission's practice to attempt to close a property transaction with the property owner on an agreed and negotiated basis and to utilize eminent domain only as a last resort. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2171 related to acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area by eminent domain. (704 E. Sample Street) (2) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Signage Design, Oliver Industrial Park) Ci Mr. Laurent reported that staff solicited a proposal from Forum Architects, LLC to prepare design, construction and specification documents for entrance signage at the Oliver Industrial Park. Staff envisions a monument /masonry sign that marks the entrance to the park at the intersection of Oliver Plow Court and Chapin Street. This sign will have space for park developers to mount individual business signage. The proposal from Forum Architects meets the desired scope of work including design, construction documents, bidding and construction observation. The total cost of the proposal is $8,500. Mr. Laurent noted for the record that the proposed construction budget for the project is approximately $75,000 rather than $100,000 as stated in the proposal under "Scope of Work ". The proposed construction budget figure will be corrected C, 15 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2171 RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA BY EMINENT DOMAIN. (704 E. SAMPLE STREET) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 accordingly. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Forum Architects, LLC. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and authorized staff to retain Forum Architects, LLC based on the scope of services and fee proposed. D. Airport Economic Development Area There was no business in the Airport Economic Development Area. E. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend Medical Services District. F. West Washington- Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. G. South Side Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2174 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. (Fire Station Property) Ms. Greene reported that Resolution No. 2174 accepts the transfer of property from the City of South Bend Board of Public Works (BPW). The referenced property is the small emergency services (or fire station) that is located on Ireland Road. This property will eventually become part of the Erskine Commons Retail Development Project. In 2004, the Commission entered 16 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN FORUM ARCHITECTS, LLC BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 into a development agreement with Anchor Acquisitions with respect to the Erskine Commons Project. The Commission agreed, by way of the Development Agreement, to assist in site assembly where necessary. One of the properties in question was the fire station. After discussions with the Fire Chief and Board of Public Works Director, Gary Gillot, it was determined that it would make sense to move this particular station to another area, thereby allowing the property to become incorporated as part of the Erskine Commons retail project. The Board of Public Works is the record title holder for the City of South Bend by statute. The BPW will transfer the property to the Redevelopment Commission by adopting a resolution matching the Commission's proposed resolution. The Commission will take title to the property pursuant to action taken by the BPW on Monday, June 20. 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2174 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana contingent upon action by the South Bend Board of Public Works at its June 20, 2005 meeting. (Fire Station Property) (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2175 approving the transfer of property located in the South Side Development Area and authorizing execution of documents necessary to effect transfer. (Fire Station Property) Ms. Greene reported that Resolution No. 2175 relates to the Redevelopment L, 17 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2174 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTINGENT UPON ACTION BY THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AT ITS JUNE 20, 2005 MEETING. (FIRE STATION PROPERTY) A G 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Commission approving the subsequent transfer of property located on Ireland Road to Anchor Acquisitions, Ltd. which is the developer of the Erskine Commons Project. The transfer to Anchor Acquisitions is for the sum of $123,500 which is consistent with the appraisals previously obtained for a determination of value of the property. Resolution No. 2175, which approves transfer of the property to the developer, is contingent upon the Board of Public Works taking action at its meeting of June 20, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2175 approving the transfer of property located in the South Side Development Area and authorizing execution of documents necessary to effect transfer contingent upon action by the South Bend Board of Public Works at its June 20, 2005 meeting. (Fire Station Property) H. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. I. Other There was no Other business. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2175 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT TRANSFER CONTINGENT UPON ACTION BY THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AT ITS JUNE 20, 2005 MEETING. (FIRE STATION PROPERTY THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. THERE WAS NO OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Laurent reported that the process is underway for PROGRESS REPORTS the Studebaker Area A Demolition Phase I Project. The project is the demolition of the stamping plant which is 1.5 million square feet, located on forty (40) acres owned by the Commission at the intersection of Franklin and Broadway. The Board of Public Works will solicit bids for the demolition project June 24, 2005. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 The bid period will be open until August 8, 2005. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded in August and work will begin in September. The demolition is expected to take eighteen months. At the end of Phase I, one half of Area A (which consists of 82 acres) will be cleared and available. Specification documents are being finalized by staff. Mr. Laurent also reported that finishing touches are being completed at the Oliver Industrial Park. Signage design has been started, street trees and new sidewalks will be added along Chapin Street, and staff is working with the Sewer Department which will put wild flowers and bollards around the retention pond for beautification purposes. Mr. Inks asked if implosion was a possibly for demolition of the stamping plant. Mr. Laurent responded that bidders will be asked to provide an alternate bid for implosive demolition. It is anticipated that some will bid on that option; others will not. Sixteen (16) nationwide contractors have been pre - approved out of the twenty -seven (27) demolition contractors interested in the project. Ms. Greene noted that the pre - approval of demolition contractors was subject to a pre - qualification bid. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is NEXT COMMISSION MEETING scheduled for Friday, July 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Hunt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Downes seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m. C, 19 C- A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — June 17, 2005 Dona id E. Inks, Director 20 64 Marcia I. Jones, sident