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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-04 Redevelopment Commission MinutesCn G SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 6, 2004 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Terry O'Brien, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Department Mr. Nevin Siquera, Value Production, Inc. A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 2, 2004. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 2, 2004. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2004. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted February 6, 2004 for approval. A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT General Fund Telephone $ 239.28 Indiana Land Use Consortium 340.00 Ann Kolata 120.06 South Bend Tribune 128.19 Tri County News 107.20 Insty -Prints 76.80 Urban Land Institute 132.40 The Armstrong Stamp Co. 13.50 FedEx 19.70 324 FUND City of South Bend 85.32 Sycamore Knoll Inc. 164,000.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING Baker General Maintenance 300.00 Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. 27,668.00 420 SBCDA David J. Sassano 5,000.00 Lehman & Lehman, Inc. 10,599.02 $ 208,829.47 Mr. Hunt inquired about the Sycamore Knoll, Inc. claim in the amount of $164,000. Mr. Rock advised that the Sycamore Knoll claim is related to the Agreement to Extinguish Right to Purchase and Mutual Release settlement with Mr. Gonderman which the Commission approved on December 19, 2003. G2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting February 6, 2004 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted February 6, 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 Mr. Hunt requested that Item 6.B. (1) be moved to the beginning of the agenda. There were no objections and Item 6.B.(1) was moved. B. Tax Abatements Mr. Rock noted that Resolution No. 2044 contained a scrivener's error related to the company address. The correct address of Value Productions, Inc. is 2629 Foundation Drive. A substitute Resolution No. 2044 has been prepared for approval by the Commission. (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2044 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 2629 Foundation Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Value Production, Inc.) Mr. O'Brien reported that Value Production, Inc. manufactures tooling for use in the aerospace, automotive, G COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED FEBRUARY 6, 2004, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. ITEM 6.B.(1) WAS MOVED. L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... medical and commercial markets. Their products are used all over the world. This project consists of the purchase of new pieces of equipment that includes two (2) mills, one (1) lathe and a wire EDM. The new equipment will allow the company to increase production. The estimated project cost is $250,000. It is also estimated that this project will create four (4) new permanent jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $150,000 and will help retain twenty (20) current jobs, AdPftN representing an annual payroll of %0�1 $823,560. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioner has been granted one (1) previous tax abatement and is in compliance with the reporting requirements for the previous abatement. 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 petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend G4 G C� IL South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five (5) year personal property tax abatement. Based on a total project cost of $250,000 the estimated tax abatement is as follows: Mr. Nevin Siquera, controller of Value Production, Inc., thanked the Commission for hearing the tax abatement petition. The new equipment is needed to deliver quality tooling and increase production of their products. A favorable decision is appreciated by the company. Mr. O'Brien noted a correction for the record. The Project Summary Report distributed to the Commission states Estimated taxes over five (5) years Without $42,507 abatement With 5 -yr $13,715 abatement Estimated cost of 5 -yr $28,792 abatement Mr. Nevin Siquera, controller of Value Production, Inc., thanked the Commission for hearing the tax abatement petition. The new equipment is needed to deliver quality tooling and increase production of their products. A favorable decision is appreciated by the company. Mr. O'Brien noted a correction for the record. The Project Summary Report distributed to the Commission states g, LIM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... Value Production, Inc. has five hundred and twenty current jobs. The actual number of current jobs is twenty (20). Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2044 approving an application for personal property tax deduction. (Value Production, Inc.) A. Public Hearings (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2032, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 2032 appropriates $5,410,623 for the downtown TIF. Mr. Rock advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 23, 2004; (3) Copy of Resolution No. 2031 determining to pay Co COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2044 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION. (VALUE PRODUCTION, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 A 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) continued... expenses and setting a public hearing; and (4) a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2032 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 2032, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2032. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2032, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) (3) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2034, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2034. G PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2032, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2032, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (4) continued... Mr. Rock advised that there was a scrivener's error in The South Bend Tribune related to Resolution No. 2034. Mr. Rock requested that Items 6.A.(3) and 6.A.(4) be tabled and re- filed, setting a public hearing for Friday, February 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. There were no objections and Items 6.A.(3) and 6.A.(4) were tabled and re- filed, setting a public hearing for February 20, 2004. (5) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2036, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 2036 appropriates $9,352,469 for the Airport Economic Development Area TIF. Mr. Rock advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 23, 2004; (3) Copy of Resolution No. 2035 determining to pay G8 ITEMS 6.A.(3) AND 6.A.(4) WERE TABLED AND RE- FILED, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2004. C� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (5) continued... expenses and setting a public hearing; and (4) a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2036 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 2036, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (6) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2036. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2036, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) (7) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2038, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Downtown Medical Services District) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 2038 appropriates $533,232 for the Downtown Medical Services District. 0 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2036, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2036, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (7) continued... Mr. Rock advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 23, 2004; (3) Copy of Resolution No. 2037 determining to pay expenses and setting a public hearing; and (4) a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2038 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 2038, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (8) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2038. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2038, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Downtown Medical Services District) C, 10 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2038, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (DOWNTOWN MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2038, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (DOWNTOWN MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (continued...) (9) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2040, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington - Chapin Development Area) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 2040 appropriates $457,715 for the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. Mr. Rock advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 23, 2004; (3) Copy of Resolution No. 2039 determining to pay expenses and setting a public hearing; and (4) a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2040 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 2040, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (10) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2040. C, 11 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2040, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS A. A G Public Hearings (10) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carved, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2040, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the Cit} of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington- Chapin Development Area) South Bend Central Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 2042 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2004 including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect and setting a Public Hearing for February 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rock noted that Resolution No. 2042 is related to the South Bend Central Development Area Building Operations Budget –Fund 424 which includes the Wayne Street Garage and the Wayne Street Garage Retail Space. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 2042 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 2042 for 12 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2040, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (WEST WASH INGTON-CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION No. 2042 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2042 FOR 10:00 A.M., FEBRUARY 20, 2004 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. r� u South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2004 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (2) Filing of Resolution No. 2043 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2004 including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect and setting a Public Hearing for February 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rock noted that Resolution No. 2043 is related to the South Bend Central Development Area Building Operations Budget —Fund 425 which includes the Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Leighton Plaza Courtyard. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 2043 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 2043 for 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2004 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (3) Commission approval requested for Use and Indemnification Agreements between the City of South Bend and 15` Source Bank. (Security Lighting at former 1' Source parking lot) 13 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION No. 2043 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2043 FOR 10:00 A.M., FEBRUARY 20, 2004 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. 11 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... Mr. Williams reported that a Use and Indemnification Agreement has been developed with I S` Source Bank related to the use of existing lighting on the former 1 S` Source Parking Lot. The parking lot is located just southwest of the corner of Main and Jefferson Streets. Staff is currently working on an agreement with AMPCO to manage the parking lot in order to alleviate parking concerns around the County -City building. The cost to the City for operating the lighting will be $21.82 per month. Legal Counsel has reviewed and approved the documents. Staff recommends approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Use and Indemnification Agreements between the City of South Bend and 1 S` Source Bank. (Security Lighting at former Is' Source parking lot) (4) Commission authorization requested to use the Wayne Street garage in the South Bend Central Development Area on June 4, 2004 and June 5, 2004. (South Bend Park Department for World's Largest Garage Sale) Mr. Williams reported that the Parks & Recreation Department has requested the use of the Wayne Street garage for 14 COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND I sT SOURCE BANK. (SECURITY LIGHTING AT FORMER 1' SOURCE PARKING LOT) l+ South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (4) continued... its 11` Annual World's Largest Garage Sale on Saturday, June 5, 2004. For the purposes of set -up, the Garage Sale and clean -up, the garage is needed from 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 4 through Saturday June 5. Staff requests authorization of this request. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the use of the Wayne Street garage in the South Bend Central Development Area on June 4 and 5, 2004. (South Bend Park Department for World's Largest Garage Sale) (5) Commission authorization requested to use the Wayne Street garage in the South Bend Central Development Area on June 25, July 23 and August 20, 2003. (AIDS Ministries, Rooftop Rendezvous) Mr. Williams reported that the AIDS Ministries has requested use of the rooftop at the Wayne Street Garage for its 6`h Annual Rooftop Rendezvous Series during the summer months of June, July and August. AIDS Ministries will provide additional security and has made arrangements to coordinate with the Parks Department for clean-up after each event. Staff recommends approval to hold three (3) 15 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE USE OF THE WAYNE STREET GARAGE IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA ON JUNE 4 AND 5, 2004. (SOUTH BEND PARK DEPARTMENT FOR WORLD'S LARGEST GARAGE SALE) :4 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (5) continued... Rooftop Rendezvous events on the following dates: Friday, June 25, 2004 Friday, July 23, 2004 Friday, August 20, 2004 Ms. Greene advised that an appropriate indemnification agreement is required. It was also recommended that approval of each subsequent event date be contingent upon an orderly prior event. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the use of the Wayne Street garage in the South Bend Central Development Area on June 25, July 23 and August 20, 2004 with each event date being contingent upon an orderly preceding event, and the submission of an indemnification agreement. (AIDS Ministries, Rooftop Rendezvous) (6) Commission approval requested for Commercial Lease between the City of South Bend, Indiana and Kendall Catering, Inc., d /b /a Catering by Billie. Mr. Williams reported that the Commercial Lease is the final phase of three one -year leases. The retail space is divided into two sections. Both 16 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE USE OF THE WAYNE STREET GARAGE IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA ON JUNE 25, JULY 23 AND AUGUST 20, 2004 WITH EACH EVENT DATE BEING CONTINGENT UPON AN ORDERLY PRECEDING EVENT, AND THE SUBMISSION OF AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT. (AIDS MINISTRIES, ROOFTOP RENDEZVOUS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (6) continued... sections are included in the final lease. The rental amount will increase $666 bringing the negotiated three -year agreement amount to the maximum of $1,813.05 per month. Rent is current and staff recommends approval. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Commercial Lease between the City of South Bend, Indiana and Kendall Catering, Inc., d/b /a Catering by Billie. (7) Commission approval requested for proposal for security modification in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Palais Royale retail space) Mr. Mathia reported that modification of the Palais retail space alarm system is necessary for the commencement of renovation work. It will allow the ingress and egress of construction workers without setting off the alarm system for the rest of the Palais and the Morris. In addition, once the Vine moves in, the modification will permit the restaurant to operate independently of the rest of the Palais alarm system. Only one (1) proposal was solicited. The proposal is from SCI Alarm, Inc. in the amount of $785. SCI installed the entire alarm system for the Palais and 17 COMMISSION APPROVED THE COMMERCIAL LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND KENDALL CATERING, INC., D /B /A CATERING BY BILLIE. L A W-_-Zm South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (7) continued... Morris; therefore, it has the most knowledge about the system and is the firm best qualified to make modifications to it. Public Works has reviewed the proposal and found it to be acceptable. The Commission is requested to approve the proposal and to authorize funding up to $825 to provide for completion of the modification and contingencies. Mr. Hunt asked if the Vine Restaurant will have a separate alarm system. Mr. Mathia responded that the Vine will have its own alarm system, operating and billed independently; however, it will be tied to the Palais security system. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from SCI Alarm, Inc. in the not -to- exceed amount of $825. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for security modification in the South Bend Central Development Area and authorized staff to retain SCI Alarm, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. ( Palais Royale retail space) COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR SECURITY MODIFICATION IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN SCI ALARM, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (PALMS ROYALE RETAIL SPACE 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (continued...) (8) Filing of Resolution No. 2029 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan and setting a Public Hearing for February 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Mathia reported that Resolution No. 2029 amends the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan by adding two (2) properties to the acquisition list. The first property contains three (3) parcels whose principal address is 237 N. Michigan Street and is commonly known as the Hotel LaSalle. The second property contains two (2) parcels whose principal address is 209 Colfax and is commonly known as the Rink Building. Acquisition of the properties is required to further the goals and objectives of the Area Development Plan and will facilitate the achievement of the Commission's development objectives for the Central Business District and the East Bank. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 2029 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 2029 for 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2004 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. 19 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION No. 2029 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2029 FOR 10:00 A.M., FEBRUARY 20, 2004 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (continued...) (9) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Market and Site analysis, Osco block and Hotel LaSalle) Mr. Mathia reported that a consortium of Business Districts, Inc. and C. B. Richard Ellis have jointly submitted a proposal to conduct a market analysis and an economic analysis for the Osco block and the Hotel LaSalle site. The combination market /economic analyses will identify various development opportunities and constraints for the two properties as well as the potential costs involved for each development scenario. There will be a summary report prepared on the market /economic analyses with related recommendations. The total cost for the analyses for both properties is $20,000 ($13,000 for the Osco block and $7,000 for the Hotel LaSalle). Pending the results of the analyses and report, the consortium has offered to prepare an RFQ/RFP on either one or both properties. The estimated cost for this service is $10,000 per site. A separate scope of work and budget will be submitted if and when it is determined that it is feasible to issue an IL 20 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (9) continued... Business Districts, Inc. is well acquainted with the South Bend area and through previous studies has gained an in -depth knowledge of the downtown's strengths and weaknesses. C. B. Richard Ellis has operated as a real estate brokerage firm in the City for many years and has served as the Commission's real estate management agent. As a result, it has both an excellent knowledge of the South Bend real estate market and a good understanding of the Commission's capacity to carry out development projects on the two properties. Ms. Greene expressed concerns related to the possible legality of using an RFP. Mr. Mathia responded that the first contract consisted only of the market /economic study. The scope of work for the second contract will be submitted at the time of preparation. Staff is requesting Commission approval for the market /economic analyses at a level of funding not -to- exceed $25,000 (the additional $5,000 is to cover contingencies) and the concept for a follow -on contract. Ms. Greene recommended that if the Commission approves the contract, it be subject to final approval by Legal Counsel. 21 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (9) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area and authorized staff to retain Business District, Inc. and C. B. Richard Ellis based on the scope of services and fee proposed, subject to final review by Legal Counsel. (Market and Site analysis, Osco block and Hotel LaSalle) (10) Commission authorization requested to use the Main/Western parking lot in the South Bend Central Development Area February 7, April 22, and April 23, 2004. (St. Joseph County Library) Mr. Rock reported that the St. Joseph County Library is requesting permission to place vehicles on the Main/Western parking lot during its Science Alive Day, Saturday, February 7, 2004. They are also requesting to park a minimum of three (3) Mobile Library Busses on the lot Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, 2004. Mr. Rock advised that the St. Joseph County Library executed an Indemnification Agreement related to the requests. 22 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN BUSINESS DISTRICT, INC. AND C. B. RICHARD ELLIS BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED, SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW BY LEGAL COUNSEL. (MARKET AND SITE ANALYSIS, OSCO BLOCK AND HOTEL LASALLE) CJ South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (10) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the use of the Main/Western parking lot in the South Bend Central Development Area February 7, April 22, and April 23, 2004. (St. Joseph County Library) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area There was no business in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 2041 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2004 including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect and setting a Public Hearing for February 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rock noted that Resolution No. 2041 is related to the Blackthorn Golf Course Budget for fiscal year 2004. 23 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE USE OF THE MAIN/WESTERN PARKING LOT IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA FEBRUARY 7, APRIL 22, AND APRIL 23, 2004. (ST. JOSEPH COUNTY LIBRARY) THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. CJ C+� Km LIM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—February 6, 2004 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 2041 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 2041 for 10:00 a.m., February 20, 2004 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. F. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend Medical Services District. 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. 24 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION No. 2041 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2041 FOR 10:00 A.M., FEBRUARY 20, 2004 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- 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. L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 6, 2004 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock noted that all TIF budgets for fiscal year 2004 have been approved. Mr. Hunt commended Redevelopment Commissioner, Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Jr., who was honored at the 2004 Salute To Business luncheon sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and held February 3`d at the Century Center. Mr. Faccenda was presented with the W. Scott Miller Distinguished Business Leader Award for outstanding community service before a record crowd of over eight hundred in attendance. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Jones made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m. zl�Izeezzz Robert W. Hunt, President 25 PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Don ld E. Inks, Director