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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
October 8, 2004
10:00 a.m.
Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel:
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana
Ms. Marcia Jones, President
Mr. Robert W. Hunt
Mr. Karl King
Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Vice President
Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr.
Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director
Ms. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary
Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist
Others Present:
Mr. John Quickstad, Blackthorn Golf Course
Mr. Dave Hepworth, Federal Mogul
Ms. Jones welcomed Mr. Karl King as a new
appointment to the Commission. He has been
sworn in and met all statutory requirements.
A. Election of Secretary to the Commission
Mr. Inks explained that since Matt Kahn
resigned his position on the Commission the
office of Secretary is vacant.
Ms. Jones nominated Mr. Robert Hunt to
serve as Secretary. There were no further
nominations. Mr. King moved that the
nominations be closed. The vote being
unanimous, Mr. Hunt was elected Secretary
for the remaining 2004 term.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no Minutes for approval.
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
THERE WERE NO MINUTES FOR APPROVAL.
Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted October 8, 2004 for approval.
FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND
Kone $ 4,552.20
324 FUND - AIRPORT
Meridian Title Corp 100.00
Reith -Riley Construction 90,854.64
South Bend Venture an Illinois General Partnership c/o Arnold
Weinberg 42,000.00
City of South Bend 3,920.41
414 SAMPLE -EWING
Labor News, Inc.
156.80
Mike Danch
1,575.00
CA Studios
98.75
Fitzmaurice Landscaping
425.00
South Bend Tribune
676.88
IKON Office Solutions
2,498.10
Schopf & Weiss
8.25
420 SBCDA
CB Richard Ellis
281.75
City of South Bend
1,594.71
NIPSCO
6.07
Engineering Department
1,936.53
Schindler Elevator Corporation
105.00
Ampco Parking
1,559.69
South Bend Water Works
85.39
SBC
29.41
Michiana Lock & Key
23.10
AEP
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360.70
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.)
424 FUND TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS
Mikolajewski & Associates, Inc.
428 FUND AIRPORT 2003 BOND
Century Title Services
William & Paula Kline
JERID Enterprises, LLC
Brooks Construction
Ben Noell & John Leland
Troyer Group, Inc.
Mr. Hunt asked about the claim from Brooks
Construction for $179,277. Mr. Inks responded that
that claim is for the Bendix Drive relocation.
Mr. Hunt also asked about the Reith Riley claim for
90,854.64. Mr. Inks responded that that claim is for the
construction of Trans Tech Industrial Drive.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. King and
unanimously carried, the Commission approved the
Claims submitted October 8, 2004, and ordered checks
to be released
4. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Communication from Philip J. Faccenda, Jr.
regarding Bamber LLC financing in the Airport
Economic Development Area.
Mr. Inks noted that Barnes & Thornburg has
notified the Commission that Bamber LLC's
financing will be with Fifth Third Bank. Bamber's
Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development
dated April 16, 2004 requires that they notify the
Commission about their financing. Ms. Greene
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1,397.34
22,037.82
6,516.00
3,000.00
179,277.87
150.00
47,796.00
$ 413,023.41
COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS
SUBMITTED OCTOBER 8, 2004, AND ORDERED
THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED
COMMUNICATION FROM BARNES & THORNBURG
RELATED TO BAMBER LLC FINANCING
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4. COMMUNICATIONS (CONT.)
A. Communication from Philip J. Faccenda, Jr.
(continued)
noted that she had reviewed the mortgage
documents and they contain the standard language.
Mr. Faccenda's letter is solely intended to provide
the Commission with notice of the financing. No
action is necessary by the Commission.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Commission approval requested for Resolution
No. 2084 amending the Sample -Ewing
Development Area Development Plan.
Mr. Laurent noted that Resolution No. 2084
requests that two properties be placed on the
Sample -Ewing Development Area Acquisition List.
A public hearing was held at the September 17
meeting. There was a written remonstrance filed by
Peter Mullen and Peter Nemeth related to their
property which is a 0.53 acre parcel located on the
west side of Franklin St. just south of Broadway
and further identified as 18- 8006 -0338.
Consideration of Resolution of 2084 was tabled at
the September 17`h meeting in order to allow staff
to have further discussions with the property owner.
The staff has discussed the issues with the property
owners and has discussed this matter further with
legal counsel and recommends that the Commission
amend Resolution No. 2084 so that the Acquisition
List contains only the Art Mosaic Tile property.
Ms. Greene noted that the Commission may take
any of the following actions: (1) approve
Resolution No. 2084 as originally submitted; (2)
amend Resolution No. 2084 as recommended by
staff and approve the Resolution No. 2084 as
amended; (3) sustain the remonstrance filed
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5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Resolution No. 2084
previously by Mr. Nemeth and Mr. Mullen and not
approve Resolution No. 2084.
Mr. King made a motion that Resolution No. 2084
be amended to delete the Nemeth/Mullen property
from the Acquisition List. Mr. Hunt seconded the
motion and it was unanimously approved.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Hunt
and unanimously carried, the Commission approved
Resolution No. 2084 as amended, amending the
Sample -Ewing Development Area Development
Plan.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tax Abatements
(1) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2102 approving an
application for personal property tax
deduction for property located at 3605 W.
Cleveland Road in the Airport Economic
Development Area. (Federal - Mogul)
Mr. Inks gave the report on the tax
abatement. Federal Mogul Powertrain, Inc.
is a manufacturer of automotive pistons for
customers such as GM, Ford and Nissan.
The company began operations in South
Bend in 1987 and has seen steady growth
throughout its 17 years in the community.
For this project the company is proposing to
transfer a piston machine line and tooling
from Lagrange, Georgia. They will make
minor modifications and install the machine
line. The total cost of the new equipment is
estimated at $7.482 million.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2084 AMENDED TO DELETE
NEMETH/MULLEN PROPERTY FROM THE
ACQUISITION LIST
COMMISSION APPROVED AMENDED RESOLUTION
No. 2084 AMENDING THE SAMPLE -EWING
DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Tax Abatements
(1) continued...
It is estimated that this project will maintain
548 permanent full -time jobs with an annual
payroll of $24,397.529. This is an average
salary of $44,521.
A review of the tax abatements previously
granted finds that the petitioner has received
nine personal and three real property
abatements since 1986. They are in
compliance with all reporting requirements
for these abatements.
The property is properly zoned for the
proposed use. The property is located in the
Airport Economic Development Area which
is a Tax Increment Allocation Area.
Therefore, the petition for personal property
tax deduction must first be approved by the
South Bend Redevelopment Commission.
The project qualifies for a five -year personal
property tax abatement under the Tax
Abatement Ordinance.
The cost of the abatement on the $7.482
million project is as follows:
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2102
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY
Estimated Taxes
Over 5 Yrs
Without Abatement
$228,800
With 5 Yr
Abatement
$125,200
Estimated Cost of 5
Yr Abatement
$103,600
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2102
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Tax Abatements
(1) continued...
Commission approved Resolution No. 2102
approving an application for personal
property tax deduction for property located at
3605 W. Cleveland Road in the Airport
Economic Development Area. (Federal -
Mogul)
B. Housing
(1) Commission approval requested for Loan
and Grant in connection with the South
Bend Home Improvement Program for
property located at 122 S. Lake Street.
(Vickie Leonard)
Mr. Inks noted that the loan is in the amount
of $6,150. The grant is in the amount of
$7,500.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Loan and Grant in
connection with the South Bend Home
Improvement Program for property located at
122 S. Lake Street. (Vickie Leonard)
(2) Commission approval requested for Loan
and Grant in connection with the South
Bend Home Improvement Program for
property located at 524 LaPorte Avenue.
(Hal Green and Nannie Mae Green)
Mr. Inks noted that the loan is in the amount
of $9,450. The grant is in the amount of
$7,500.
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LOCATED AT 3605 W. CLEVELAND ROAD IN THE
AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
(FEDERAL - MOGUL)
COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 122 S. LAKE STREET. (VICKIE
LEONARD)
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
B. Housing
(2) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Loan and Grant in
connection with the South Bend Home
Improvement Program for property located at
524 LaPorte Ave. (Hal Green and Nannie
Mae Green)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
Ms. Jones asked that Item 6.C.(3) be considered at
the top of the South Bend Central Development
Area items. There was no objection and the item
was moved to the top of 6.C.
(3) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2103 accepting the transfer
of property from Northern Indiana
Historical Society, Inc. related to the
Studebaker National Museum Relocation
Project.
Mr. Laurent noted that the property being
accepted in Resolution No. 2103 is a portion
of Lot No. 10 as recorded on the Plat of Ann
Thomas' Subdivision of Bank Out Lot No.
74 of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town
of South Bend, now City of South Bend,
Indiana. The Northern Indiana Historical
Society has approved a resolution to donate
this property to the City. This resolution will
accept that property.
Ms. Greene noted that the resolution also
directs staff to take title and record the deed.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 524 LAPORTE AVE. (HAL GREEN
AND NANNIE MAE GREEN)
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(3) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2103
accepting the transfer of real property from
Northern Indiana Historical Society, Inc.
(1) Commission approval requested for
execution of Ground Lease between the
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
and Northern Indiana Historical Society,
Inc. related to the Studebaker National
Museum relocation project.
Mr. Laurent noted that the City of South
Bend, through its Redevelopment
Commission, is in the process of constructing
a museum facility for the Studebaker
National Museum. This Ground Lease
would connect the Studebaker National
Museum property with the Northern Indiana
Historical Society property. The Ground
Lease covers the area of the connector and a
patio area. The fee would be $1.00 per year
for twenty years.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Ground Lease
between the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission and Northern Indiana Historical
Society, Inc. related to the Studebaker
National Museum relocation project.
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 2103
ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY
FROM NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY, INC.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE GROUND LEASE
BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AND NORTHERN INDIANA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. RELATED TO THE
STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM RELOCATION
PROJECT.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(2) Commission approval requested for
execution of an Access Agreement between
the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission and Northern Indiana
Historical Society, Inc. related to the
Studebaker National Museum Relocation
Project.
Mr. Laurent noted that the City and
Department of Redevelopment would grant
the Northern Indiana Historical Society
ingress /egress access along an east -west
easement running on the north end of the
property that will house the Studebaker
National Museum. This will allow the
Northern Indiana Historical Society to access
the east side of their building for any repair
or maintenance needs. The document the
Commission has seen is a draft. Therefore
staff recommends the Commission approve it
subject to final review by the Legal
Department.
Ms. Greene noted that she has received the
final forms of agreement prepared by
Attorney Andy Nickle. They are consistent
with all of the negotiations. The only change
from the draft that was provided to the
Commission prior to the meeting is the
inclusion of language that relates to specifics
of how the surface of the easement area will
be treated. That change includes the
following language: "that it will be a paved
surface consisting of 7 in. thick hot mix
asphaltic concrete pavement on a 10 in. thick
aggregate base 12ft wide from Chapin for
approximately 100 ft. and then widening to
an irregular shape using the available space
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C. South Bend Central Development Area
(2) continued...
to provide and facilitate access to the grantor
and grantee's exterior doors and dumpster
areas. The asphalt pavement will also extend
northward 10 ft. in width on the vacated alley
behind the Chapin- fronted residences only so
far as it currently exists."
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE GRANT OF
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the EASEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND
Commission approved the Grant of Easement REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND NORTHERN
INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. RELATED
between the South Bend Redevelopment TO THE STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM
Commission and Northern Indiana Historical RELOCATION PROJECT.
Society, Inc. related to the Studebaker
National Museum Relocation Project.
(4) Commission approval requested for
professional services in the South Bend
Central Development Area. (Map and
legal descriptions)
Mr. Mathia noted that the eastern boundary
of the South Bend Central Development Area
must be expanded in order to fulfill certain
obligations contained in the development
agreement between the Redevelopment
Commission and Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. (Environmental Health Labs).
Wightman Petrie, Inc. has submitted a
proposal to prepare a revised map of the area
and a map of the expansion area together
with legal descriptions. The cost of the
proposed work is $520. The Commission is
being asked to approve the letter agreement
and authorize funding up to $620 to cover the
costs of the work plus any materials and
contingencies.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(4) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King 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 Wightman Petrie,
Inc. for the scope of services and fee
proposed, not to exceed $620.
(5) Staff report on disposition of property in
the South Bend Central Development
Area. (Wayne St. Garage Retail Space 1)
Mr. Williams noted that Dawn Kendall, sole
proprietor of Catering by Billie, 117 E.
Wayne St., has requested in writing on April
22 that she be allowed to revise her current
lease which became effective March 1, 2004,
and downsize her operation from 2,744 sft
(Retail Space 1 & 2) to 1,788 sft (Retail
Space 1). She is changing the focus of her
operation from restaurant/caterer to catering
only. Both spaces have been advertised and
all of the necessary steps to offer both spaces
to the public have been completed. There
were no bids received at the close of the
offering period which ended on September
17, 2004. One proposal was received on
September 20 from Dawn Kendall for Retail
Space 1 at the offered rate of $8.15 per sft.
Staff proposes that the Commission approve
the downsizing of the Catering by Billie
operation and allow a new lease to be drafted
to allow the continued operation. Staff will
continue to work with CB Richard Ellis to
find a suitable tenant for Retail Space 2. The
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
WIGHTMAN PETRIE, INC. FOR THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED, NOT TO EXCEED
$620.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(5) continued...
physical separation of the spaces will be
accomplished once a suitable tenant has been
located.
Ms. Greene noted that I.C. 36- 7 -14 -22
governs the sale or lease of property. If there
is no bid that meets the offering price after 30
days from the call -in date, the Commission
may negotiate lease or sale terms.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the downsizing of
Catering by Billie to Retail Space 1 in the
Wayne Street Garage.
(6) Commission approval requested for
Proposal for additional consulting services
for a comprehensive parking study of
downtown South Bend, Indiana. (Walker
Parking Consultants)
Mr. Inks noted that Walker Parking
Consultants was hired to perform a
comprehensive parking study of downtown
South Bend. As a part of that study they
conducted two surveys of on- and off - street
parking by way of physical observation and
count. Both of those surveys occurred before
certain significant events happened in the
downtown, most notably the demolition of
the parking garage at St. Joseph and
Jefferson Blvd. In addition, new tenants in
downtown buildings have driven occupancy
rates higher. Those rates are expected to go
even higher as the South Bend Community
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE DOWNSIZING OF
CATERING BY BILLIE TO RETAIL SPACE 1 IN THE
WAYNE STREET GARAGE.
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C. South Bend Central Development Area
(6) continued...
School Corporation occupies the Century
Building. A new survey of on- and off - street
parking is required to update the draft
sections of the comprehensive parking study
which are now being reviewed by staff.
Mr. Inks noted that Walker Parking
Consultants has submitted a proposal to do
an additional count of on- and off - street
parking spaces for a fee of $7,900 plus
reimbursables. Mr. Inks noted that City and
DTSB staff will accompany Walker to better
familiarize everyone on how the count is
conducted and make sure we have a good
count that we feel comfortable explaining.
Mr. Hunt asked if Walker had ever submitted
a report for their previous services. Mr. Inks
responded that they submitted all seven
sections of a draft report which are being
reviewed by Community and Economic
Development as well as the Department of
Engineering.
Ms. Greene pointed out to the Commission
that the proposal includes certain
reimbursable expenses over and above the
contract price. These expenses include the
cost of travel, living expenses, purchase or
rental of specialized equipment, photographs
and drawings, document production, postage,
delivery costs, long distance phone,
facsimile, additional service consultants and
other related project expenses which are
billed at a 1.5% cost of those expenses.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(6) continued...
Mr. Hunt asked what we paid for the original
study. Mr. Inks responded that the total
contract was $154,000.
Mr. Hunt asked to see the draft copy. Mr.
Inks indicated he would supply that.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for additional consulting services in
the South Bend Central Development Area
and accepted the proposal from Walker
Parking Consultants for the scope of services
and fee proposed.
D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
execution of Contract for Sale of Land
with Hill Truck Sales, Inc.
Mr. Laurent noted that on May 2, 2003 Hill
Truck Sales, Inc. submitted a bid to purchase
Lot 4 in the Oliver Industrial Park. That bid
was rejected by the Commission due to the
nature of the improvements to be made on
the property, a gravel parking lot. In the
intervening seventeen months staff and legal
counsel have worked with Hill Truck Sales to
negotiate this contract and purchase
agreement that would provide Hill Truck
Sales the opportunity to expand their existing
building to add additional booths for
maintenance and painting of large trucks. To
do that they need to expand their parking
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM WALKER
PARKING CONSULTANTS FOR THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED
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D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
area. This Contract for Sale of Land will sell
approximately one acre, the north 160' of Lot
4, to Hill Truck Sales for those purposes.
Ms. Greene noted that the only difference
from the Commission's standard Contract for
Sale of Land is the inclusion of some
environmental language acknowledging that
the property falls under the VRP program. It
provides for continuation of the VRP
program and requires that the purchaser not
impair the Commission's application for the
VRP program. There is also indemnification
language and language that prohibits Hill
. from disturbing the monitoring wells.
Upon a motion by Hunt, seconded by Mr.
King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Contract for Sale
of Land with Hill Truck Sales, Inc. for a
portion of Lot 4 in the Oliver Industrial Park.
(2) Commission approval requested for Grant
of Drainage Easement in the Sample -
Ewing Development Area. (Hill Truck
Sales, Inc.)
Mr. Laurent explained that staff is proposing
the Redevelopment Commission grant an
easement to Hill Truck Sales over Lot 5 in
the Oliver Industrial Park for the sum of
$1.00. This will allow Hill Truck Sales to
run a storm sewer from this new lot to the
storm sewer at the Oliver Plow Court. This
15 ft.easement will allow them to drain storm
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR
SALE OF LAND WITH HILL TRUCK SALES, INC.
FOR A PORTION OF LOT 4 IN THE OLIVER
INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(2) continued...
water without having a retention basin on
site.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE GRANT OF
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the PERPETUAL EASEMENT IN THE SAMPLE -SWING
Commission approved the Grant of Perpetual DEVELOPMENT AREA. HILL TRUCK SALES,
Easement in the Sample -Ewing Development INC.)
Area. (Hill Truck Sales, Inc.)
(3) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
Sample -Ewing Development Area
(Demolition, 722 E. Ohio)
ILI Mr. Williams noted that the Commission
acquired the property at 722 E. Ohio two
weeks ago. The owner and tenant were
relocated at that time. Upon inspection of the
property it is apparent that the house is being
pilfered. It has become a hazard. Staff
would like to have it demolished
immediately. Ritschard Brothers has
proposed to do the demolition for a fee of
$4,886. The proposal omits seeding of the
cleared land. Ritschard has verbally agreed
to do the entire job for $5,000. Staff
recommends approval.
Ms. Greene noted that Tim Williams went
over and above the call of duty to help Mr.
Dotson who was the former property owner
during the relocation process. Mr. Williams
drove Mr. Dotson back and forth to different
properties, drove him back and forth to the
City for various meetings, helped Mr. Dotson
move into his new residence, and did a
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D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(3) continued...
number of other generally nice things for Mr.
Dotson. Mr. Williams is to be commended
for his services. Mr. Dotson is now living in
a very nice facility on Foundation Drive and
U.S. 23 and he is very happy with his new
home.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for professional services in the
Sample -Ewing Development Area and
accepted the proposal from Ritschard
Brothers for the scope of services and fee
proposed.
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
proposal for irrigation upgrades for
Blackthorn Golf Course in the Airport
Economic Development Area.
Mr. Inks noted that John Quickstad,
Maintenance Supervisor at Blackthorn Golf
Course, solicited bids for seven additional
sprinklers which will be placed around the
greens to more efficiently water the bluegrass
rough. These quotes included a new
controller to replace an existing controller
which can no longer handle the increase in
sprinkler heads. The recommendation is to
accept the low bid from Kenny Outdoor
Solutions for $6,643.40. This purchase was
included in the long term capital plan
previously approved and budgeted in the
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE
SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM RITSCHARD
BROTHERS FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE
PROPOSED.
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E. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) continued...
Airport Economic Development Area TIF
budget for 2004.
Mr. Quickstad noted that installation will be
performed by golf course staff. The cost is
only for the components.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposals for irrigation upgrades at
Blackthorn Golf Course and accepted the
proposal from Kenny Outdoor Solutions for
the scope of services and fee proposed.
(2) Commission approval requested for
proposal for landscaping at Blackthorn
Golf Course in the Airport Economic
Development Area.
Mr. Inks noted that John Quickstad solicited
quotes for new trees and received three
quotes. The recommendation is to award the
bid to Dave Talboom Lawncare Inc. To plant
sixteen to eighteen trees for a cost of $3,000.
Other quotes were received from Hunzikers
and Foegley Landscape. Talboom's quote
was clearly the best quote. This purchase
was included in the long term capital plan
previously approved and budgeted in the
Airport Economic Development Area TIF
budget for 2004.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried the
Commission approved the request for
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR IRRIGATION UPGRADES AT
BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE AND ACCEPTED
THE PROPOSAL FROM KENNY OUTDOOR
SOLUTIONS FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND
FEE PROPOSED.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR LANDSCAPING AT BLACKTHORN
GOLF COURSE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED THE
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
ILRescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(2) continued...
proposals for landscaping at Blackthorn Golf
Course in the Airport Economic
Development Area and accepted the proposal
from Dave Talboom Lawncare, Inc.for the
scope of services and fee proposed.
(3) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2104 related to acquisition
of property in the Airport Economic
Development Area. (23885 Brick Road)
Mr. Williams noted that Resolution No. 2104
sets the offering price for 23885 Brick Road
at $145,000, based on the average of two
IL independent appraisals. Approval is
contingent on the property being successfully
annexed into the City of South Bend and
added to the Airport Economic Development
Area.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2104
related to acquisition of property in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(23885 Brick Road), contingent on
successful annexation of the property into the
City of South Bend and inclusion in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(4) Commission approval requested for
Certificate of Completion for Lone Wolf
LLC/Deluxe Sheet Metal in the Airport
Economic Development Area.
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PROPOSAL FROM DAVE TALBOOM LAWNCARE,
INC.FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE
PROPOSED.
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2104
RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
(23885 BRICK ROAD), CONTINGENT ON
SUCCESSFUL ANNEXATION OF THE PROPERTY
INTO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND INCLUSION
IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AREA.
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Rescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(4) continued...
Mr. Schalliol noted that a Certificate of
Completion was never approved for the Lone
Wolf LLC project located at the southwest
corner of the Indiana Toll Road and the St.
Joseph Valley Parkway. The construction of
the new Deluxe Sheet Metal building was
completed in late spring 2004. It meets all
the requirements set forth in the Contract for
Sale of Land. Upon approval, the
performance guarantee may be returned to
Deluxe.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Certificate of
Completion for Lone Wolf LLC/Deluxe
Sheet Metal in the Airport Economic
Development Area.
(5) Commission approval requested for
amendment to contract for paving services
in the Airport Economic Development
Area. (Lathrop Drive)
Mr. Schalliol noted that on September 3 the
Commission approved a proposal from
Walsh & Kelly to make paving
improvements to Lathrop Drive near Bendix
Drive. The contract was not to exceed
$37,000. After discussions with the City
Engineer, additional paving materials will be
required to improve the thickness of the
pavement. Staff requests amending the not -
to- exceed amount to $45,000.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION FOR LONE WOLF LLC/DELUXE
SHEET METAL IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA.
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Rescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(5) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the amendment to
contract for paving services in the Airport
Economic Development Area. (Lathrop
Drive)
(6) Staff report on acquisition of property in
the Airport Economic Development Area.
(23931 Brick Road, Jim & Donna Gregar)
Mr. Williams noted that that Commission
sent a purchase offer to Jim & Donna Gregar
in the amount of $132,500, based on the
IL average of two independent appraisals. They
have submitted a counter offer in the amount
of $135,000. That amount is equal to the
higher of the two appraisals. Staff
recommends accepting the counter offer,
contingent upon successful annexation of the
property into the City of South Bend.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission accepted the counter offer of
$135,000 from Jim and Donna Gregar for
property located at 23931 Brick Road in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(7) Filing of Resolution No. 2090 amending
the Airport Economic Development Area
Development Plan and setting a Public
Hearing on Resolution No. 2090 at 10:00
a.m., October 22, 2004.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT FOR PAVING SERVICES IN THE
AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
(LATHROP DRIVE)
COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF
$135,000 FROM JIM AND DONNA GREGAR FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23931 BRICK ROAD IN
THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
ILRescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(7) continued...
Mr. Schalliol noted that this is the third time
Resolution No. 2090 and Resolution
No. 2091 have been filed and a public
hearing date set for them. Resolution No.
2090 will expand the boundaries of the
Airport Economic Development Area
(Expansion No. 19) and the TIF Allocation
Area to include one parcel. Resolution No.
2091 adds that one parcel, 5965 Brick Road,
to the Acquisition List. The owners are eager
to sell; we must get proper notice made for
the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission accepted Resolution No. 2090
for filing and set a public hearing on
Resolution No. 2090 for 10:00 a.m.,
October 22, 2004.
(8) Filing of Resolution No. 2091 amending
the Airport Economic Development Area
Development Plan and setting a Public
Hearing on Resolution No. 2091 at 10:00
a.m., October 22, 2004.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission accepted Resolution No. 2090
for filing and set a public hearing on
Resolution No. 2091 for 10:00 a.m.,
October 22, 2004.
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COMMISSION ACCEPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2090
FOR FILING AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON
RESOLUTION NO. 2090 FOR 10:00 A.M.,
OCTOBER 22, 2004.
COMMISSION ACCEPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2090
FOR FILING AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON
RESOLUTION NO. 2091 FOR 10:00 A.M.,
OCTOBER 22, 2004
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
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Rescheduled Regular Meeting —October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(9) Commission approval requested for
Proposal for infrastructure development
services in the Airport Economic
Development Area (U.S. 31 Industrial
Park)
Mr. Schalliol noted that in the Contract for
Sale of Land with the Woodwind and the
Brasswind, the Commission agreed to extend
a storm sewer line across the northern edge
of the U.S. 31 Industrial Park (in a utility
easement) to connect the subject
development to the stormwater detention
pond located 400 ft. east of the project site.
Majority Builders has submitted a proposal
to construct the infrastructure for a fee of
$19,279. Staff recommends accepting the
proposal with a not -to- exceed amount of
$25,000.
Mr. Hunt asked if the 25% contingency
amount wasn't a bit high. Mr. Schalliol
responded that the work shouldn't exceed the
proposal amount, but he didn't want to have
to come back for an amendment.
Ms. Greene noted that what the Commission
will be approving is the amount quoted in the
proposal and also allowing the staff to
approve unanticipated expenses in an amount
not to exceed $25,000.
Mr. Schalliol explained that there are some
elevational issues and drainage issues that
may have to be done additional to the work
proposed.
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Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Rescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(9) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for infrastructure development
services in the Airport Economic
Development Area and accepted the proposal
from Majority Builders for the scope of
services and fee proposed, plus the
contingency requested.
F. South Bend Medical Services District
G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
Proposal for Phase I Environmental
Assessment in the West Washington -
Chapin Development Area. (Oil Express,
1510 -1520 W. Washington)
Mr. Williams noted that staff requested three
quotes for a Phase I Environmental
Assessment of 1510 -1520 W. Washington.
Grauvogel was the only one to respond.
Their fee is $1,745. Staff recommends
accepting the proposal.
Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposals for a Phase I Environmental
Assessment in the West Washington- Chapin
Development Area and accepted the proposal
from Grauvogel and Associates for the scope
of services and fee proposed.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED THE
PROPOSAL FROM MAJORITY BUILDERS FOR THE
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED, PLUS
THE CONTINGENCY REQUESTED.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR A PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT IN THE WEST WASHINGTON -
CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA AND ACCEPTED
THE PROPOSAL FROM GRAUVOGEL AND
ASSOCIATES FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND
FEE PROPOSED.
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
IL Rescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
H. South Side Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
execution of an Authorization for Entry
Upon Public Property for Erskine Village
Shopping Center Project.
Ms. Greene noted that the Commission
offered the property through its standard
disposition process under I.C. 36- 7- 14 -22.
She confirmed that no bids were received as
of the bid call -in date of October 1, 2004 and
no bids had been received as of the October 8
rescheduled meeting date. The Commission
must now wait thirty days before selling the
property by a negotiated sale.
This property is on the back edge of the
Erskine Village Shopping Center site. The
developer, KSK Scottsdale Mall LP, has
expressed an interest in purchasing this
property through a negotiated sale. In the
interim KSK would like access to the
property to do some work. This
authorization would allow KSK Scottsdale
Mall to proceed work, pending the thirty
days that the statute requires for a negotiated
sale. If the parties are not able to reach a
negotiated agreement with KSK, KSK will
be required to indemnify the Commission for
any damages to the property.
Mr. Inks inquired when the thirty -day period
begins. Ms. Greene responded that the 30
day period starts October 8, 2004 which is
the date that the Commission would have
opened and considered any written offers.
Under IC 36- 7- 14- 22(h), no sale or lease of
the property may be made for 30 days "after
the opening of the written offers ".
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Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Rescheduled Regular Meeting— October 8, 2004
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
E. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Authorization for
Entry Upon Public Property for Erskine
Village Shopping Center Project.
I. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area
J. Other
7. Progress Reports
There were no Progress Reports.
8. Next Commission Meeting
The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission
has been rescheduled to Friday, October 22, 2004 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. King seconded the
motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
Do ald E. Inks, Director
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE AUTHORIZATION
FOR ENTRY UPON PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR
ERSKINE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER PROJECT.
PROGRESS REPORTS
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
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Philip J. Faccenda, Vice President