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Home My WebLink About04-15-05 Redevelopment Commission MinutesA A G SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 15, 2005 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member Absent: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Ms. Marcia Jones, President Mr. Karl King, Vice President Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Gregory Downes Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Ms. Ann Kolata, Senior Redevelopment Specialist Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tedd Schaffer, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Dept. Ms. Kathy Hahn, Credit Analyst Mr. Richard J. Deahl, Stanz Foodservice, Inc. Mr. Mark Harman, Stanz Foodservice, Inc. Mr. Greg Frankhauser Mr. Jeff Parrott, South Bend Tribune 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no Minutes for approval. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS THERE WERE NO MINUTES FOR APPROVAL. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted April 15, 2005 for approval. FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND Walker Parking Consultants $ 33,095.45 Kaser - Spraker Construction, Inc. 86,556.94 Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. 1,000.00 I South Bend Redevelopment Commission fRegular Meeting — April 15, 2005 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND continued H.G. Christman Construction Company, Inc. 324 AIRPORT AEDA FM Stone Commerical Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. Meridian Title Corporation 414 SAMPLE -EWING GENERAL Baker General Maintenance 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT -SBCDA GENERAL Schindler Elevator Corp CB Richard Ellis NIPSCO 424 Fund TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS Ampco Parking Systems 428 FUND AIRPORT 2003 BOND Meridian Title Corp The Troyer Group, Inc. 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted April 15, 2005, and ordered checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 2 240,041.00 Studr Mus Const 150.00 20,808.37 283,873.00 Acq Brick Rd 100.00 110.25 1,051.81 370.38 39,611.03 24,315.00 1,965.65 �: 111 11 $ 741,048.88 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED APRIL 15, 2005, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2155 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005, and ending December 31, 2005, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Fund 424, Wayne Street Garage and the Wayne Street Garage Retail Space) Mr. Mathia reported that Resolution No. 2155 will appropriate monies for the 2005 budget year related to Fund 424 which includes the Wayne Street Garage and the Wayne Street Garage Retail Space. The beginning cash balance in Fund 424 is approximately $8,000 with a projected ending cash balance of $16,500. Mr. Inks reported that the Public Hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered into the record: (1) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on April 1, 2005; (3) Copy of Resolution No. 2155 and (4) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 2155 Resolution No. 2155 and asked if there was 3 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (1) continued... anyone from the public who wished to speak in favor or against the resolution. There being no one from the public wishing to speak regarding Resolution No. 2155, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2155. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2155 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005, and ending December 31, 2005, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Fund 424, Wayne Street Garage and the Wayne Street Garage Retail Space) (3) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2156 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005, and ending December 31, 2005, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Fund 425, Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Leighton Plaza Courtyard) Mr. Mathia reported that Resolution 4 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2155 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (FUND 424, WAYNE STREET GARAGE AND THE WAYNE STREET GARAGE RETAIL SPACE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (3) continued... No. 2156 will appropriate monies for the 2005 budget year related to Fund 425 which includes the Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Leighton Plaza Courtyard. The beginning cash balance in Fund 425 is approximately $105,000 with a projected ending cash balance of $118,000. Mr. Inks reported that the Public Hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered into the record: (1) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on April 1, 2005; (3) Copy of Resolution No. 2156 and (4) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Ms. Jones opened the Public.Hearing on Resolution No. 2156 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak in favor or against the resolution. There being no one from the public wishing to speak regarding Resolution No. 2156, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2156. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carved, the c5 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2156 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2156 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (4) continued... January 1, 2005, and ending December 31, 2005, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Fund 425, Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Leighton Plaza Courtyard) B. Tax Abatements (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2161 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at Lot 5 of the US 31 Industrial Park Phase II in the Airport Economic Development Area. ( Stanz Cheese Co., Inc. d /b /a Stanz Foodservice, Inc.) Mr. Schaffer reported that the petitioner is a full line food service distribution business which serves customers within a 100 -120 mile radius of South Bend. Stanz uses its warehouse and distribution facility to store dry and frozen goods to facilitate the transfer and delivery of such goods to customers throughout Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. The company plans to build a 100,000 square foot building on 19.58 acres in the US 31 Industrial Park in the Airport Economic Development Area. The cost of the project will be $7,000,000. This project will maintain 172 jobs representing an annual payroll of $6,730,000. The company is not projecting any job creation from the project. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner was granted a five year tax c BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (FUND 425, LEIGHTON PLAZA RETAIL SPACE AND LEIGHTON PLAZA COURTYARD) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... abatement in 1985. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Increment Allocation Area; therefore, the abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. The petitioner meets the qualifications for a nine (9) year real property tax abatement under the tax abatement 4W ordinance. Based on a total project cost of $7,000,000 the cost of a nine year tax abatement is as follows: Mr. Schaffer noted that based on the information supplied in the application, Stanz Foodservice qualifies for a a nine year tax abatement; however, there is additional information that the petitioner would like to present that may qualify the company for a ten year abatement.. Staff requests the approval of a ten year abatement upon the submission of the proper documentation. G Estimated taxes over 9 years Without abatement $2,046,258 With 9 -yr abatement $ 918,542 Estimated cost of 9 -yr abatement $1,127,716 Mr. Schaffer noted that based on the information supplied in the application, Stanz Foodservice qualifies for a a nine year tax abatement; however, there is additional information that the petitioner would like to present that may qualify the company for a ten year abatement.. Staff requests the approval of a ten year abatement upon the submission of the proper documentation. G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... Based on a total project cost of $7,000,000 the cost of a ten year tax abatement would be as follows: Ms. Greene commented that the recommendation of legal counsel is that the Commission approve the ten year abatement subject to appropriate documentation that is acceptable to staff. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission amended Resolution No. 2161 to reflect a ten (10) year property tax abatement subject to timely submission of appropriate documentation of facts that warrant the granting of a ten (10) year abatement. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2161 as amended approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at Lot 5 of the US 31 Industrial Park Phase II in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Stan Cheese Co., Inc. d/b /a Stn Foodservice, Inc.) a 8 COMMISSION AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 2161 TO REFLECT A TEN (10) YEAR PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT SUBJECT TO TIMELY SUBMISSION OF APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION OF FACTS THAT WARRANT THE GRANTING OF A TEN (10) YEAR ABATEMENT. COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2161 AS AMENDED APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 5 OF THE US 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE II IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (STANZ CHEESE CO., INC. D /B /A STANZ FOODSERVICE, INC.) Estimated taxes over 10 years Without abatement $2,139,873 With 10 -yr abatement $1,080,636 Estimated cost of 10 -yr abatement $1,059,237 Ms. Greene commented that the recommendation of legal counsel is that the Commission approve the ten year abatement subject to appropriate documentation that is acceptable to staff. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission amended Resolution No. 2161 to reflect a ten (10) year property tax abatement subject to timely submission of appropriate documentation of facts that warrant the granting of a ten (10) year abatement. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2161 as amended approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at Lot 5 of the US 31 Industrial Park Phase II in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Stan Cheese Co., Inc. d/b /a Stn Foodservice, Inc.) a 8 COMMISSION AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 2161 TO REFLECT A TEN (10) YEAR PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT SUBJECT TO TIMELY SUBMISSION OF APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION OF FACTS THAT WARRANT THE GRANTING OF A TEN (10) YEAR ABATEMENT. COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2161 AS AMENDED APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 5 OF THE US 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE II IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (STANZ CHEESE CO., INC. D /B /A STANZ FOODSERVICE, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area There was no business in the South Bend Central THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND Development Area. CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2160 related to acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area by eminent domain. (ARG Corporation) Mrs. Kolata reported that Resolution No. 2160 authorizes the Executive Director to send a purchase offer to ARG Corporation. The property is located at 400 West Sample Street and ARG Corporation is the owner. This property is commonly known as the South Bend Lathe property and acquisition of the property is necessary to accomplish the development plan for the area. Although staff has had discussions with the property owner over the past couple of years, this offer will be the official start of negotiations. If an agreement cannot be reached, then the Commission will have the right to use eminent domain to obtain the property. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 2160 Mr. Blake and unanimously carved, the RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE Commission approved Resolution No. 2160 SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA BY related to acquisition of property in the EMINENT DOMAIN. (ARG CORPORATION) Sample -Ewing Development Area by eminent domain. (ARG Corporation) (2) Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (1115 S. Michigan Street) ILI South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (2) continued... Mr. Schalliol reported that on April 1, 2005 the Commission opened bids for property located at 1115 S. Michigan Street. One bid was received from Real Services, Inc. The Commission referred the proposal to staff for review. The proposed purchase price for the approximately 23,908 sq. ft. parcel is $43,000 which meets the minimum bid price for the property. The proposed project meets or exceeds all of the requirements set forth in the Bid Specifications. The developer intends to develop an office building to expand the Real Services campus. The time line for this project is acceptable based upon other projects occurring in the corridor, and staff will work with the developer to monitor progress so that the project is completed by 2007. Mr. Schalliol noted that the developer submitted the ten percent performance guarantee with the bid packet. Staff recommends approval of the proposal by Real Services, Inc. for the property at 1115 S. Michigan Street. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the staff recommendation as presented for the disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and approved the proposal from Real Services, Inc. (I 115 S. Michigan Street) 10 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS PRESENTED FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM REAL SERVICES, INC. (1115 S. MICHIGAN STREET) South Bend Redevelopment Commission G Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisal of Underground Pipe & Valve, 1100 Prairie Avenue) Mrs. Kolata reported that a proposal in the amount of $5,500 was received from R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. for an appraisal of the Underground Pipe & Valve property at 1100 Prairie Avenue. Proposals from other appraisers were not requested as Mr. Pitts has a great deal of experience in appraising environmentally challenged property. A second appraisal was previously obtained from Jerry Michaels. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and authorized staff to retain R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (4) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisal, Grace Church, 704 E. Sample and adjacent vacant lots) Mr. Williams noted that the Commission is interested in acquiring the Grace Church property. The appraisals we have are more than three years old, so they need to be updated. Two appraisals are needed to establish fair market value. Proposals to ILI 11 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. South Bend Redevelopment Commission 94�1 Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (4) continued... perform the appraisal were submitted by Jerome E. Michaels, MAI and Jeff Wilsey of FM Stone Commercial for $1,500 and $1,400 respectively. Staff recommends accepting the proposals. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE Commission approved the request for SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND proposals for professional services in the ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM JEROME E. MICHAELS AND F M STONE COMMERCIAL FOR Sample -Ewing Development Area and THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEES PROPOSED. accepted the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and F M Stone Commercial for the scope of services and fees proposed. E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey services, Lots 4 -6, US 31 Industrial Park) Mr. Schalliol noted that three lots in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park are proposed for disposition to a development group. An updated survey is needed. The Abonmarche Group has submitted a proposal to perform the update at a cost of $450. Staff recommends accepting the proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for proposal for professional services in the 12 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM ABONMARCHE GROUP FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED South Bend Redevelopment Commission 40� Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Airport Economic Development Area and accepted the proposal from Abonmarche Group for the scope of services and fee proposed. (2) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (design & development services, Foundation Drive extension) Mr. Schalliol noted that in order to provide better circulation in the area, Foundation Drive from Boland Ave. to Nimtz Parkway must be extended. Wightman Petrie has submitted a proposal to design the extension for $37,000. Staff recommends approval, including an additional contingency of $8,000 for a total not -to- exceed amount of $45,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for proposals for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area and accepted the proposal from Wightman Petrie for the scope of services proposed and a not to exceed amount of $45,000. F. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend Medical Services District. IL 13 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM WIGHTMAN PETRIE FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES PROPOSED AND A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $45,000 THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. H. South Side Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Amended and Restated Development Agreement related to the Erskine Village Project Ms. Greene noted that the Commission previously entered into a Development Agreement with Kite Development related to the Erskine Village site. Schottenstein and Kimco are now partners with Kite and the three entities have formed a partnership known as KSK Scottsdale Mall LLP. This Amended and Restated Development Agreement presented to the Commission for approval recognizes the changed name for the Developer to "KSK Scottsdalle Mall LLP ". In addition, the Amended and Restated Development Agreement is revised to reflect changes in the financing structure of the transaction including revisions to reflect the change in the type of revenue bonds from Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to Economic Development Revenue Bonds. The bonds sale is expected to close on or around April 19, 2005.The scope of the Project and the cost of the Project have not changed from the original Development Agreement. C, 14 THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. South Side Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDED AND Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Commission approved the Amended and RELATED TO THE ERSKINE VILLAGE PROJECT. Restated Development Agreement related to the Erskine Village Project. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2162 approving the execution of Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Agreement and other related documents concerning the Erskine Village Project located in the South Side Development Area Ms. Greene noted that incidental to the expected bond closing on April 19th, a number of documents will need to be signed by the Commission, including the Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Agreement and a Certificate of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regarding the Transcript and Application of Tax Increment Revenues, all documents which are part of the bond sale. Baker & Daniels is bond counsel for this bond and has negotiated the documents and Legal Counsel has also reviewed the documents. By Resolution No. 2162 the Commission is approving execution of those documents necessary to affect the bond closing. IL 15 ILSouth Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. South Side Development Area (2) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2162 approving the execution of Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Agreement and other related documents concerning the Erskine Village Project located in the South Side Development Area. I. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. J. Other (1) Commission approval requested for Buxton Group proposal to complete a CommunityID Project for various retail locations within the City of South Bend. Mr. Schalliol noted that staff solicited a proposal from Buxton Group to perform a CommunityID project of four distinct retail locations: Downtown, Western Avenue, Lincolnway West, and South Michigan Street. An in depth report will be made of one of those locations. The cost of the proposal is $63,000 and will be funded using COIT funds. The reports should be completed by mid - summer. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from the Buxton Group to complete a Community ID Project for the City of South Bend. 16 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2162 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE ERSKINE VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED IN THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE BUXTON GROUP TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY ID PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. LM L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — April 15, 2005 7. PROGRESS REPORTS There was no report. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 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. Blake seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. DonAld E. Ink , Director 17 PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Marcia I. Jones, Preside