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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-04 Redevelopment Commission MinutesG SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 4, 2004 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. Matt Kahn, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Robert W. Hunt Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Vice - President Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Ms. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner Mr. Terry O'Brien, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Department Mr. John Whelan Mr. Craig Hodgson 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2004. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2004. B. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2004. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2004. COMMISSION APPROVED THEMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2004. COMMISSION APPROVED THEMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7, 2004. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 A 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted June 4, 2004 for approval. FUND 305 SBCDA 2003 BOND Kone, Inc. $ 19,782.00 324 FUND - AIRPORT Jerome E Michaels 1,500.00 Meridain Title Corporation 369,850.00 Meridain Title Corporation 77,644.50 414 SAMPLE -EWING GENERAL Baker General Maintenance 200.00 Plews Shadley Racher & Braun 5,007.20 Petty Cash 4.99 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT -SBCDA GENERAL Michiana Lock & Key 5.50 Lehman & Lehman 16,476.05 CB Richard Ellis 575.20 David J. Sassano 1,500.00 Tri County News 65.05 South Bend Water Works 706.09 NIPSCO 212.53 R.E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. 3,450.00 Jerome E. Michaels 4,800.00 424 FUND TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATIONS Mikolajewski & Associates, Inc. 1,397.34 FUND 428 AIRPORT 2003 BOND Meridian Title 185.00 The Troyer Group 32,321.32 $ 535,682.77 L' South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Ms. Jones asked about the Meridian Title Corporation claim in the amount of $369,850. Mr. Rock reported that the Meridian Title Corporation claim is related to the Hoosier Tank closing and Bendix re- route. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted June 4, 2004, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2058 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 925 North Notre Dame Avenue in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. (John J. Whelan III and Molly O'Neill Whelan) Mr. O'Brien reported that the petitioner proposes to develop a new single family home at 925 North Notre Dame Avenue. The home will be built by Dave Snyder Custom Homes. The home will be 2,400 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and two G3 COMMISSION APPROVED THECLAIMS SUBMITTED JUNE 4, 2004, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... and one half baths. The home will be built on a full basement with a two stall attached garage. The estimated cost of this home is expected to be $250,000. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner has not been granted 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 in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area; therefore, the abatement must first be approved by the Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five year residential tax abatement. Mr. Whelan addressed the Commission. Mr. and Mrs. Whelan moved back to South Bend in September 2003 with their four children. Mr. Whelan recently worked for a L Estimated taxes over five (5) years Without abatement $25,945.50 With 5 year abatement $20,592.85 Estimated cost of 5 year abatement $ 5,352.65 Mr. Whelan addressed the Commission. Mr. and Mrs. Whelan moved back to South Bend in September 2003 with their four children. Mr. Whelan recently worked for a L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONY.) A. Tax Abatements (1) continued... pharmaceutical company in Evansville that is anticipating a relocation to New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Whelan discussed options and decided on South Bend and the Nortre Dame community, particularly the Northeast Neighborhood, to work and live. Mr. Whelan, who is originally from Boston, is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2058 approving an application for real property tax deduction. (John J. Whelan III and Molly O'Neill Whelan) B. South Bend Central Development Area Mr. Rock requested that items 6B. (1) and 6.B. (2) be presented simultaneously. (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2060 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 Studebaker National Museum relocation project. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2061 a joint resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and City of South Bend Board of Public Works ratifying, 14 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2058 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION. (JOHN J. WHELAN III AND MOLLY O'NEILL WHELAN) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... confirming and approving certain actions previously taken related to the Studebaker National Museum relocation project in the South Bend Central Development Area. Ms. Greene reported that Resolution No. 2060 and Resolution No. 2061 are related to relocating the Studebaker National Museum to an area adjacent to the Center for History. Resolution No. 2060 authorizes the Board of Public Works to act on behalf of the Redevelopment Commission in overseeing the construction and implementation of the project. There will be a corresponding resolution submitted to the Board of Public Works accepting the agency appointment and a separate Agency Agreement for execution. Resolution No. 2061 is a joint resolution with the Board of Public Works ratifying, confirming and approving certain actions previously taken related to the total development of the Studebaker National Museum relocation project. These actions are consistent with past practices by the Commission and staff requests a favorable recommendation for both resolutions. L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2060 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 Studebaker National Museum relocation project. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2061 a joint resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and City of Ic South Bend Board of Public Works ratifying, confirming and approving certain actions previously taken related to the Studebaker National Museum relocation project in the South Bend Central Development Area. C. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for property study of the East Sample Street Development site located between Fellows Street and Carroll Street in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (Habitat for Humanity) Mr. Schalliol reported that Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County is interested in submitting a proposal for the acquisition of the East Sample Street Development site. L7 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2060 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 STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM RELOCATION PROJECT. COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2061 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN RELATED TO THE STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM RELOCATION PROJECT IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) continued... The site is located between Fellows Street and Carroll Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Habitat for Humanity is requesting the Commission grant them a 90 -day study period of the property beginning June 4, 2004 and ending September 3, 2004. Staff has had no other parties interested in the property to date, deems the request to be appropriate and recommends favorable action by the Commission. Mr. Hunt noted that any favorable action by JC the Commission does not set a precedent related to options on properties for sale by the City. Ms. Greene advised that the referenced property has been held by the City for eighteen months with no proposals for purchase. Favorable action by the Commission will be assisting a not - for - profit organization which is dedicated to providing opportunities for lower income persons to obtain suitable housing. Approval by the Commission will be consistent with development of the area, and would be an expansion to similar development projects in the overall area. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a request for a property study of the East Sample Street Development site located between Fellows 14 COMMISSION APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A PROPERTY STUDY OF THE EAST SAMPLE STREET DEVELOPMENT SITE LOCATED BETWEEN FELLOWS STREET AND CARROLL STREET IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (HABITAT FOR HUMANITY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) continued... Street and Carroll Street in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (Habitat for Humanity) D. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested to transfer property located in the Airport Economic Development Area to Moreau Court Investments, LLC. (Lot 3, Blackthorn Corporate Office Park) Mr. Rock reported that currently the Redevelopment Commission owns approximately two (2) acres of property south of the former Trinity Health building in the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park. Staff is requesting that the property be transferred to Moreau Court Investments, LLC to accommodate the expanded parking requirements of Fiserv, the current occupant of the building. Fisery is a vital economic development project for the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park. The transfer of the property will result in keeping approximately 200 jobs in the community, and will also put the building back on the tax rolls generating an estimated $200,000 to $250,000 annually. Mr. Rock noted that the Commission is not setting a precedent for future transactions by transferring the acreage to accommodate the parking needs of Fiserv. Staff requests that Moreau Court Investments, LLC be given L9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 ILI 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... permission to enter the property to begin construction after execution of an indemnification agreement Ms. Greene advised that the property was previously for sale and was not purchased; therefore, the original offering price is no longer an issue. Indiana Code 36- 7 -14 -22 governs the disposition of property by the Redevelopment Commission. The Commission may adjust offering prices in a manner that is considered necessary to further the redevelopment plan or development plan for the area. In determining whether or not to sell a parcel of property, the Redevelopment Commission may consider any factors that will assure that the disposition of property, if made, would further the execution of the development plan and best serve the interest of the community from the standpoint of both human and economic welfare. In this particular case, it is precedent setting that the Commission would be taking this action; however, there is no recommendation nor suggestion by staff that this action set a precedent for future transactions. The property has been sitting idle and has not been generating taxes for the City and the proposed transaction would restore the property to the tax rolls. Mr. Blake asked if there were any provisions in the transaction for tax abatement. Mr. Rock responded there was not. The building was constructed previously. IL 10 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Ms. Jones asked if Fisery is currently occupying the building. Mr. Rock replied that Fisery presently occupies the building and it is now back on the tax rolls. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a transfer of property located in the Airport Economic Development Area to Moreau Court Investments, LLC. (Lot 3, Blackthorn Corporate Office Park) E. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend Medical Services District. F. West Washington- Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. G. South Side Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 2059 amending the South Side Development Area Development Plan and setting a Public Hearing for June 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Schalliol reported that Resolution No. 2059 amends the South Side Development Area Plan and adds one parcel of property to the acquisition list. The 11 COMMISSION APPROVED A TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA TO MOREAU COURT INVESTMENTS, LLC. (LOT 3, BLACKTHORN CORPORATE OFFICE PARK) THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. South Side Development Area (1) continued... parcel is located at 4201 South Main Street and contains three (3) buildings, a single family structure and two industrial out buildings. The acquisition of the parcel is necessary to facilitate infrastructure improvements within the Erskine Hills Shopping District. Staff requests approval to file Resolution No. 2059 and to set a public hearing for Friday, June 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 2059 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 2059 for 10:00 a.m., June 18, 2004 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (2) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Side Development Area. (Appraisal services, 4201 South Main Street) Mr. Schalliol reported that two proposals were requested to complete commercial appraisals for property located at 4201 South Main Street in the South Side Development Area. The property is proposed for acquisition as part of the creation of a new street system connecting Michigan Street, Main Street and Lafayette Street as detailed in the master planning documentation proposed for the Erskine Hills Shopping District. The proposals are as follows: 12 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION No. 2059 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2059 FOR 10:00 A.M., JUNE 18, 2004 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. South Side Development Area (2) continued... Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $1,750 Farrington Appraisals, Inc. $1,800 Staff recommends accepting both proposals. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Side Development Area and authorized staff to retain Jerome E. Michaels and Farrington Appraisals, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Side Development Area. (Title work, 4201 South Main Street) Mr. Schalliol reported that a proposal was submitted by Meridian Title Corporation in the amount of $100 to complete a title search for property located at 4201 South Main Street in the South Side Development Area. The property is proposed for acquisition as part of the creation of a new street system connecting Michigan Street, Main Street and Lafayette Street as detailed in the master planning documentation proposed for the Erskine Hills Shopping District. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Meridian Title Corporation. L 13 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN JEROME E. MICHAELS AND FARRINGTON APPRAISALS, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. South Side Development Area (3) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Side Development Area and authorized staff to retain Meridian Title Corporation based on the scope of services and fee proposed. H. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. I. Other qw� (1) Commission approval requested for counter offer related to acquisition of property located at 23977 Brick Road contingent upon completion of annexation into the City of South Bend and expansion of the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Schalliol reported that staff received a counter offer of $136,000 to the original offer of $134,000 made May 21, 2004, to acquire the property located at 23977 Brick Road. The counter offer is equal to the higher of the two appraisals used to establish the offering price. Since this counter offer is within the framework of the policy established for voluntary acquisition, staff requests approval of the counter offer. The counter offer will be contingent upon the successful annexation and inclusion of the L 14 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. Other (1) continued... property into the Airport Economic Development Area Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a counter offer in the amount of $136,000 related to acquisition of property located at 23977 Brick Road contingent upon completion of annexation into the City of South Bend and expansion of the Airport Economic Development Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Ms. Greene reported on a preliminary preview of Rose Brick & Material. The project is very exciting and has received great press. Mr. Rock commended Mr. Laurent for an outstanding presentation which was given at the preview. The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place today. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for June 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. C 15 COMMISSION APPROVED A COUNTER OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,000 RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23977 BRICK ROAD CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND EXPANSION OF THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —June 4, 2004 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Philip J. Faccenda, Vice President C. 16 - xLge- g4��: Donald E. Inks, Director