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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-05 Redevelopment Commission MinutesC9 C� Ll SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING May 20, 2005 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President Mr. Karl King, Vice President Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Gregory Downes Legal Counsel: Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tedd Schaffer, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Dept. Ms. Charlotte Sobel, South Bend Heritage Foundation Mr. Jeff Parrott, South Bend Tribune Mr. Craig Brummell, Tax Abatement Petitioner Mr. Scott Jessup, Tax Abatement Petitioner 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, January 21, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2005. B. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, February 4, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2005. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) C. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, February 18, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2005. D. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, March 4, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2005. E. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, March 18, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2005. F. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, April 1, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2005. G. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, April 15, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2005. G COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2005. COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2005. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) H. Commission approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, May 6, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2005. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6, 2005. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted May 20, 2005 for approval. FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND Kaser - Spraker Construction, Inc. $ 212,201.17 Renovation Main/Colfax Parking Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. 1,480.00 H.G. Christman Construction Company, Inc. 334,482.00 Studebaker Museum Const. 324 AIRPORT AEDA Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. 3,935.00 Meridian Title Corporation 700.00 Fitzmaurice Landscaping 963.00 Abonmarche Consultants of Indiana, L.L.C. 3,470.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING GENERAL Baker General Maintenance 100.00 Meridian Title Corporation 300.00 Tri- County News 31.68 McIntyre & Jones, Inc. 11,855.29 Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. 2,392.50 CFH Landscape Services 1,355.00 SBD Reprographics 320.10 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT - SBCDA GENERAL Ampco Parking Systems 2,033.38 Cornerstone Consulting, LLC 1,016.70 Rose Pest Solutions 85.00 Lehman & Lehman, Inc. 658.00 G CJ c; G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) CB Richard Ellis 822.33 SBC 29.30 Dynamic Mechanical Services 155.00 Fitzmaurice Landscaping 476.00 Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. 250.00 422 FUND W WASHINGTON Eddie Knight Drum Studio 6,859.00 424 Fund TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS CB Richard Ellis 150.00 428 FUND AIRPORT 2003 BOND Meridian Title Corporation 72,613.04 Joe C Hughes 1,000.00 Allen Redding, Sr. 1,550.00 Wissco Irrigation, Inc. 18,230.00 Metropolitan Title 25,566.98 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Groups, Inc. 8,000.00 $ 713,080.47 Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted May 20, 2005, and ordered checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED MAY 20, 2005, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2164 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 1227 W. Colfax Avenue, 1008 W. Jefferson Blvd., and 1015 W. Jefferson Blvd. in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) Mr. Schaffer reported that the petitioner, South Bend Heritage Foundation, will sell the respective lots to Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County. Habitat will construct three new single - family homes on the lots that will be sold to families who will be first time homeowners. The homes will range in size from 1,000 to 1,200 square feet and will have three bedrooms and one bath each atop a crawlspace and have a one car attached garage. The average cost for each new home is estimated to be $78,500 making the total project cost approximately $235,500. These homes will complete the new center city subdivision of twenty (20) single - family homes. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner has been associated with or granted several previous abatements. The petitioner is in compliance with the reporting requirements for the previous abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the properties to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the properties are located in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area, C 5 South Bend Redevelopment Commission ILI Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 Ci 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five (5) year residential tax abatement. Based on a total project cost of $78;500 per home, the total tax abatement, per home, is as follows: Ms. Charlotte Sobel of the South Bend Heritage Foundation addressed the Commission. This is the second year of hopefully a long and productive relationship with Habitat for Humanity. The land is given by South Bend Heritage Foundation to Habitat for Humanity, the homes are built; and both the house and land are then transferred to the new family homeowner. The homes built last year on Liston Street fit well into the neighborhood and now construction is being spread further out avoiding a concentration of all one type housing anywhere in the neighborhood. One of the new houses will be the site of the Women Built House in September, the on Estimated taxes over five (5) years Without abatement $5,014.35 With 5 -yr abatement $ 743.45 Estimated cost of 5 -yr abatement $4,270.95 Ms. Charlotte Sobel of the South Bend Heritage Foundation addressed the Commission. This is the second year of hopefully a long and productive relationship with Habitat for Humanity. The land is given by South Bend Heritage Foundation to Habitat for Humanity, the homes are built; and both the house and land are then transferred to the new family homeowner. The homes built last year on Liston Street fit well into the neighborhood and now construction is being spread further out avoiding a concentration of all one type housing anywhere in the neighborhood. One of the new houses will be the site of the Women Built House in September, the on South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... second will be a church built and the third will be a traditional Habitat home. South Bend Heritage request favorable Commission approval. Mr. King inquired about the maximum number of houses that would be clustered in one area. Ms. Sobel responded that there will probably never be more than two (2) on a block. Ms. Jones asked for clarification of the statement that the homes will complete the new center city subdivision of twenty (20) single- family homes. Ms. Sobel replied that the homes were actually adjacent to the new city subdivision. Ms. Sobel also noted that the new city subdivision is now totally complete and 100 percent sold out. Mr. Hunt commented on the importance of residents moving into Habitat homes being counseled that after the tax abatement ends, the taxes will go up and that residents need to prepare to meet the increased tax obligation. Ms. Sobel explained that complete counseling is provided by both the Heritage Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. In addition, when financial qualifications are processed, the applicant is qualified at the end tax level and is also made aware of what the future tax obligation will be. c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 2164 Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL Commission approved Resolution No. 2164 PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1227 W. COLFAX AVENUE, approving an application for real property tax 1008 W. JEFFERSON BLVD., AND 1015 deduction for property located at 1227 W. W. JEFFERSON BLVD. IN THE WEST Colfax Avenue, 1008 W. Jefferson Blvd., WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. and 1015 W. Jefferson Blvd. in the West (SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION) Washington- Chapin Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2165 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 715 and 717 Hill Street in the Northeast Neighborhood IL Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) Mr. Schaffer reported that the South Bend Heritage Foundation is acting as the agent for Madison Center which is the owner of the lots. The two lots will be combined and will constitute the site for the construction of a new affordable single - family home. Garden Homes by E.L. will build the new home and sell it to Kristine Prock, an employee of Madison Center. The home will be 1,100 square feet and will have three bedrooms, one and a half baths with a full basement and a two car attached garage. The new home will have architectural detailing compatible with the historic character of the neighborhood. The cost for the new home is estimated to be $105,000. G8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (2) continued... A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioner has been associated with or granted several previous abatements. The petitioner is in compliance with the reporting requirements for the previous abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the properties to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the properties are located in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five year residential tax abatement. Based on a total project cost of $105,000 the cost of the tax abatement is as follows: Ms. Charlotte Sobel advised that Madison Center has purchased various parcels of vacant land and parcels with deteriorated housing in the Northeast Neighborhood. The dilapidated housing has been demolished and G9 Estimated taxes over five (5) years Without abatement $8,363.55 With 5 -yr abatement $3,010.85 Estimated cost of 5 -yr abatement $5,352.65 Ms. Charlotte Sobel advised that Madison Center has purchased various parcels of vacant land and parcels with deteriorated housing in the Northeast Neighborhood. The dilapidated housing has been demolished and G9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (2) continued... the land has been made available for Madison Center employees as part of an Employee Assisted Housing Program. This is the first home to be built under the program. The cost of acquisition and demolition of both lots is being absorbed by Madison Center. Under the Employee Assisted Housing Program, the employee will be given the land at no charge as part of the benefit. Ms. Sobel noted that the Heritage Foundation looks forward to continuing its relationship with Madison Center and hopes for many future transactions together related to the neighborhood. Mr. Downes inquired as to how many more homes were anticipated. Ms. Sobel replied that there are approximately five more lots available that can be built on immediately. Ms. Jones asked whether Madison Center is still in the mode of acquiring properties. Ms. Sobel responded that Madison Center has purchased what was needed to strengthen the boundary edge and help the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO) solidify the neighborhood. At this time, unless properties become available directly adjacent to the Madison Center campus, it is believed its acquisition of property is complete. C10 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (2) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2165 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 715 and 717 Hill Street in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) (3) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2166 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 902 Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood 1 Development Area. (Scott and Janet Jessup) Mr. Schaffer reported that Scott and Janet Jessup will construct a new home located at 902 Notre Dame Avenue. The home will be approximately 3,700 square feet and have four bedrooms and four baths. The cost of the home will be approximately $450,000. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that Scott and Janet Jessup have not been associated with any previous tax abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must C, 11 G C� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (3) continued... first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five year residential tax abatement. Based on a total project cost of $450,000 the cost of the tax abatement is as follows: Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2166 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 902 Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (Scott and Janet Jessup) (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2167 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 914 Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (Craig A. and Marta R. Brummell) Mr. Schaffer reported that Craig and Marta Brummell will construct a new home located at 914 Notre Dame Avenue. The home will 12 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2166 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 902 NOTRE DAME AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SCOTT AND JANET JESSUP) Estimated taxes over five (5) years Without abatement $51,965.30 With 5 -yr abatement $46,612.65 Estimated cost of 5 -yr abatement $ 5,352.65 Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2166 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 902 Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (Scott and Janet Jessup) (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2167 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 914 Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (Craig A. and Marta R. Brummell) Mr. Schaffer reported that Craig and Marta Brummell will construct a new home located at 914 Notre Dame Avenue. The home will 12 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2166 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 902 NOTRE DAME AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SCOTT AND JANET JESSUP) South Bend Redevelopment Commission } Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (4) continued... be approximately 2,500 square feet. The two story house will be built by Ryan Rans. The home will have four bedrooms, two and a half baths, full basement and an attached two car garage. The cost of the home will be approximately $300,000. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that Craig and Marta Brummell have not been associated with any previous tax abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five year residential tax abatement. Mr. Brummell addressed the Commission and stated that both he and Mr. Jessup were extremely excited about the redevelopment and revitalization of the Northeast area. Both IL 13 Estimated taxes over five (5) years Without abatement $33,008.00 With 5 -yr abatement $27,655.35 Estimated cost of 5 -yr abatement $ 5,352.65 Mr. Brummell addressed the Commission and stated that both he and Mr. Jessup were extremely excited about the redevelopment and revitalization of the Northeast area. Both IL 13 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (4) continued... families are relocating from local areas outside the city limits and embrace the opportunity to become a part of the South Bend community and the university area. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2167 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 914 Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (Craig and Marta Brummell) ILB. Housing There was no Housing business. C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal of 121 S. St. Joseph Street air rights) Mr. Williams reported that the appraisals are related to the disposition of air space located at 121 S. St. Joseph Street in the South Bend Central Development Area. Four (4) proposals were requested and two (2) were received by staff. The information is as follows: R. E. McCloskey & Associates, Inc. $3,000 R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. $2,700 14 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2167 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 NOTRE DAME AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. (CRAIG AND MARTA BRUMMELL) THERE WAS NO HOUSING BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... Two appraisals are required. Staff recommends accepting the appraisals from R. E. McCloskey and R. E. Pitts in the amounts of $3,000 and $2,700 respectively. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area and authorized staff to retain R. E. McCloskey & Associates, Inc. and R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. C D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2168 approving and authorizing the execution of an Agency Agreement by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works relating to the real property and improvements located at 1315, 1303, and 1321 -1323 South Michigan Street. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) Mr. Greene reported that Resolution No. 2168 authorizes the execution of an Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works related to three (3) properties on South Michigan Street. The properties are owned by Mr. Arthur T. Ford and Linette L. Ford, husband and wife. Mr. Ford is a principle in J. R.'s Kitty Kat Lounge, Inc., a business which was previously operating on 15 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN R. E. MCCLOSKEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) continued... one of those properties. There is currently a law suit pending against the City in which J. R.'s Kitty Kat Lounge, Inc. is one of the plaintiffs. There was a Purchase Agreement negotiated with Kitty Kat Lounge, Inc. in order to settle the lawsuit with Kitty Kat Lounge, Ine.. The funds being used to purchase the property were allocated through COIT and it was initially planned as a City acquisition. However, due to the fact that the property is located within a redevelopment area, it was decided title to the property be vested in the Redevelopment Commission. The Agency Agreement between the Board IL of Public Works and the Redevelopment Commission contemplates that the Commission will act as the City's agent to close the real estate transaction and complete the acquisition process. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2168 approving and authorizing the execution of an Agency Agreement by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works relating to the real property and improvements located at 1315, 1303, and 1321 -1323 South Michigan Street. (Sample - Ewing Development Area) (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2169 approving the execution of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate related to real 16 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2168 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1315, 1303, AND 1321 -1323 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET. SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (2) continued... property and improvements located at 1315, 1303, and 1321 -1323 South Michigan Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and accepting title to said properties. Mr. Greene reported that Resolution No. 2169 is related to the Agency Agreement between the Redevelopment Commission and the Board of Public Works regarding acquisition of properties located at 1315, 1303, and 1321 -1323 South Michigan Street. Resolution No. 2169 authorizes the execution of the Purchase Agreement acquiring the properties, authorizes the closure of the real estate transaction upon advice of legal counsel and authorizes the execution of any paperwork incidental to the closing. The Purchase Agreement is attached to Resolution No. 2169 and is the City's standard purchase agreement form. Mr. Hunt asked if executing the Purchase Agreement would resolve the pending lawsuit issue. Ms. Greene replied that once the property changes owners and the transaction is closed, the Kitty Kat Lounge will dismiss its lawsuit against the City. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2169 approving the execution of an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate related to real property and improvements located at 17 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2169 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE RELATED TO REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1315, 1303, AND 1321 -1323 SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTING TITLE TO SAID PROPERTIES. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (2) continued... 1315, 1303, and 1321 -1323 South Michigan Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and accepting title to said properties. (3) Commission approval requested for Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development. (Real Services Housing, Inc., 1115 S. Michigan) Ms. Greene reported that the Contract for Sale of Land is related to property being sold to Real Services Housing, Inc. The subject property is located adjacent to Real Services' current site and the sale to Real Services was previously approved by the Commission. The agreement is a standard form for Contract for Sale of Land and provides for the transfer ownership of the property to Real Services Housing, Inc. Mr. Inks noted that Real Services was the only bidder on the property and had met the bid specifications and price. This transaction was approved by the Commission at a previous meeting. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried the Commission approved the execution of the Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development. (Real Services Housing, Inc., 1115 S. Michigan) 18 COMMISSION APPROVED THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT. (REAL SERVICES HOUSING, INC., 1 115 S. MICHIGAN South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey work, Olive Road & U.S. 20, Olive Road and Nimtz Parkway) Mr. Schalliol reported that a proposal was received from Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. to provide survey services for two (2) projects in the Airport Economic Development Area. Project #1 relates to the proposed acquisition of the Farrington parcel located south of the intersection of Olive Road and U.S. 20. The survey work for this project includes a boundary survey and the preparation of legal description for an annexation of the property into the City of South Bend. An additional fee has also been proposed in the event that a minor subdivision needs to be prepared. The total amount for all Project #1 work is $3,471. Staff requests approval for a not to exceed amount of $4,000 to cover additional fees and/or contingencies. Project #2 relates to the future disposition of property north and east of the intersection of Olive Road and Nimtz Parkway. The survey work for this project includes a boundary survey and the preparation of a minor subdivision if determined to be required as part of the disposition process. The total amount for all Project #2 work is $4,371. Staff requests approval for a not to exceed amount of $4,500 to cover additional fees and/or contingencies. 19 South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $7,842 and requests approval for a not to exceed amount of $8,500 to cover additional fees and/or contingencies. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area and authorized staff to retain Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed with a not to exceed amount of $8,500. (2) Commission approval requested for Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development. (RMS Development, LLP, Lot 2A Toll Road Industrial Park) Mr. Schalliol reported that in January 2005 staff began working with Majority Builders who were interested in purchasing Lot 2A in the Toll Road Industrial Park. Lot 2A is the last parcel of property the Commission owns in the park. Majority Builders has been using the property for several mouths through an Indemnification Agreement. The documents are complete and ready to be executed by the Commission so the process can move to closing. Ms. Greene noted that Lot 2A is topographically challenged. The property, in its current state, is not developable because 20 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN DANCH, HARNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $8,500. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... of the various elevations it contains. Majority is improving the lot to make it a developable site by taking fill from another project site currently being worked on and putting that fill on Lot 2A. The goal is for Majority Builders to complete development of property adjacent to Lot 2A, while ultimately also making Lot 2A developable. The Commission previously approved the transaction by the adoption of a separate resolution authorizing the sale. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the execution of the Ii Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development. (RMS Development, LLP, Lot 2A Toll Road Industrial Park) F. South Bend Medical Services District (1) Commission approval requested for Engagement Letter from Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC to perform financial advisory services related to the proposed Bartlett Street Relocation Project. Mr. Inks reported that the proposal from Crowe Chizek contains a normal scope of services and a reasonable fee of $30,000 to perform financial advisory services related to the Bartlett Street relocation project. The Commission is in the process of issuing a TIF revenue bond in the amount of 21 COMMISSION APPROVED THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT. (RMS DEVELOPMENT, LLP, LOT 2A TOLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS F. South Bend Medical Services District (1) continued... approximately $2M. The bond sizing will take place after bids have been received on Monday, May 23, 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Engagement Letter from Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC to perform financial advisory services related to the proposed Bartlett Street Relocation Project. Mr. King abstained from voting. G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. H. South Side Development Area There was no business in the South Side Development Area. I. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. J. Other There was no Other business. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Inks reported that staff is pleased with housing investments being made within the inner city. Particular L, 22 COMMISSION APPROVED THE ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM CROWE CHIZEK AND COMPANY, LLC TO PERFORM FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED BARTLETT STREET RELOCATION PROJECT. MR. KING ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASH INGTON-CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. THERE WAS NO OTHER BUSINESS. PROGRESS REPORTS C+J IM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — May 20, 2005 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) reference was made to the various recent tax abatements approved in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. In addition, three (3) homes with estimated building costs of $300,000 are being built on Miami and Frances Streets. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Friday, June 3, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Hunt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Donald E. Inks, birector K46f ng, V ce Pres' t 0 23