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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-19-03 Redevelopment Commission MinutesLM SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 19, 2003 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 Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Matt Kahn Ms. Cheryl Greene, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Bob Case, Senior Economic Development Planner Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Jennifer Hughes, Economic Development Planner Others Present: Mayor Stephen J. Luecke Mr. John Livingston, Legal Department Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Department Ms. Marguerite Taylor, Northeast Neighborhood Council Ms. Ann Puzzello Mr. Jack Roberts, President NNRO Mr. Phillip Byrd Mr. Donald Snigowski Ms. Wendy Chapman Mr. Wayne Curry, Jr., Northeast Neighborhood Council Mr. Doug Marsh, Notre Dame Mr. Timothy Mateoni Mr. Roberto Gutierrez Ms. Jacquelyn Rucker Mr. Craig Tiller, Northeast Neighborhood resident 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 Others Present: (continued) Mr. Karl King, South Bend Common Council Mr. John Ryal, Northeast Neighborhood resident Mr. Lynn Coleman, Mayor's Office Mr. Randy Rompola, Baker & Daniels Mr. Hunt advised that due to the obvious amount of public interest in Agenda Item 6.A. (3), that item would be moved to the end of the agenda; thereby allowing adequate speaking time for anyone who wishes to participate in the discussions. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 2003. B. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2003. C. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2003. 2 COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2003. COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2003. COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2003. W Ln South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted December 19, 2003 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT General Fund Telephone Negotiation Insty- Prints South Bend Tribune Tri County News SBD Reprographics Petty Cash 324 FUND Dave Talboom Lawncare /Landscape, Inc. Foegley Landscape, Inc. The Troyer Group, Inc. Shamrock Network Design Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. Tri County News Williams Aerial & Mapping, Inc. Appraisal Group, Inc. Robert L. Huddleston IFA City of South Bend South Bend Tribune EIS Environmental Engineers, Inc. Sopko, Nussbaum & Inabnit 414 SAMPLE -EWING Baker General Maintenance Fitzmaurice Landscaping HS Altman Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. Everett Fence Company Wells Fargo Bank Darlene Jones Dewayne Jones c 3 E 239.42 99.00 40.00 658.07 149.23 14.76 43.00 1,120.00 1,012.36 1,746.00 450.00 140.00 49.76 150.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 161.75 70.30 900.00 2,537.50 312.34 770.00 154.30 2,460.00 3,979.89 400.00 375.00 375.00 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 7 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 420 SBCDA Global Corporate Trust Services 750.00 Business Districts, Inc. 1,145.58 Cressy & Everett Management Group 1,070.00 Lehman & Lehman, Inc. 3,776.25 City of South Bend 1,858.70 AMPCO System Parking 117.04 Crowe Chizek & Company LLC 128,437.21 FUND 424 Mikolajewski & Associates, Inc. 1,382.96 CB Richard Ellis 150.00 $ 138,687.74 Mr. Hunt inquired about the Crowe Chizek & Company claim in the amount of $128,437.21. Mr. Inks responded the claim was an annual land payment related to the AEC property. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted December 19, 2003, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. c COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED DECEMBER 19, 2003, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2014 expanding the boundaries of the South Bend Central Development Area, expanding the Allocation Area for purposes of Tax Increment Financing and amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. Ms. Hughes reported that Resolution No. 2014 was related to the proposed creation of the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. Madison Center is located in the Northeast Neighborhood and has long been a partner in the planning and coordination of the newly created Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO). In addition, Mr. Jack Roberts of the Madison Center is currently serving as President of the NNRO. Through discussions, it was deemed very important that properties along the St. Joseph River, associated with Madison Center and their long range planning efforts, be incorporated into the new plans for the Northeast Neighborhood. Resolution No. 2014 adds a parcel of approximately three (3) acres to the downtown TIF, whereas the parcels surrounding it, pertaining to the Madison Center, will be brought out of the downtown TIF. The property is entirely public right -of way and will have no bearing on the Tax Increment Financing of the area. The property creates adjacency for the Marriott Extended Stay which needs to remain incorporated in the downtown TIF. 6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) continued... Ms. Greene noted that Resolution No. 2014 is an amendment to a Development Plan governed by Indiana Code 36 -7 -14 -17.5 and before approving the proposed amendment, the Commission must make the following findings: (1) the amendment is reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the original resolution or development plan and purposes of the Redevelopment Act and; (2) the resolution or plan, as amended, conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City of South Bend. Mr. Rock noted that the Public Hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered Into the record: (1) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 2014; (3) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on December 5, 2003; (4) Statement from staff that affected property owners and registered neighborhood associations were notified; and (5) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2014 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Mr. Jack Roberts of the Madison Center addressed the Commission and expressed the Madison Center's full support of the on PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2014 EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, EXPANDING THE ALLOCATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AND AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) continued... resolutions on the agenda related to the proposed Northeast Neighborhood Development Plan and requested favorable findings for Resolution Nos. 2014, 2015 and 2021. Mr. Hunt asked if there was anyone else from the public who wished to speak. There being no one else from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 2014, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission found the proposed amendment to be appropriate and reasonable, to conform to the comprehensive plan for the City of South Bend and approved Resolution No. 2014 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. (South Bend Central Development Area) (2) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2015 contracting the boundaries of the South Bend Central Development Area, reducing the Allocation Area for purposes of Tax Increment Financing and amending the Development Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area. Ms. Hughes reported that Resolution No. 2015 was also related to the proposed creation of the Northeast Neighborhood 7 COMMISSION FOUND THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BE APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLE, TO CONFORM TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2014 AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (2) continued... Development Area. Resolution No. 2015 will contract the South Bend Central Development Area by taking the Madison Center out of the area. Approval by the Commission will be contingent upon confirming the creation of the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. Ms. Greene noted that Resolution No. 2015 is an amendment to a Development Plan governed by Indiana Code 36 -7 -14 -17.5 and before approving the proposed amendment, the Commission must make the following findings: (1) the amendment is reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the original resolution or development plan and purposes of the Redevelopment Act and; (2) the resolution or plan, as amended, conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City of South Bend. Mr. Rock noted that the Public Hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered into the record: (1) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 2015; (3) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on December 5, 2003; (4) Statement from staff that affected property owners and registered neighborhood associations were notified; and (5) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (2) continued... Ms. Greene asked if maps of the old and new boundaries were available to incorporate as part of the record. Ms. Hughes responded that they were available and were attached to the resolution. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2015 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. 2015, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. Upon a motion by Mr..Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission found the proposed amendment to be appropriate and reasonable, to conform to the comprehensive plan for the City of South Bend and approved Resolution No. 2015 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. (South Bend Central Development Area) Item 6.A. (3) was moved to the end of the agenda. (4) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2019 expanding the boundaries of the Airport Economic Development Area, expanding the Allocation Area for purposes of Tax Increment Financing and amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. 9 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2015 CONTRACTING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, REDUCING THE ALLOCATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AND AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. COMMISSION FOUND THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BE APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLE, TO CONFORM TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2015 AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (4) continued... Mr. Case reported that Resolution No. 2019 will add property located at 5949 Brick Road to the Airport Economic Development Area acquisition list. It was noted for the record that the addition of the property to the acquisition list was voluntary by the owners, Robert and Carolyn Gaby. Mr. Rock advised that the Public Hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered into the record: (1) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 2019; Arok (3) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on December 5, 2003; (4) Statement from staff that affected property owners, registered neighborhood associations and taxing units were notified; and (5) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Ms. Greene noted that Resolution No. 2019 is an amendment to a Development Plan governed by Indiana Code 36 -7 -14 -17.5 and before approving the proposed amendment, the Commission must make the following findings: (1) the amendment is reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the original resolution or development plan and purposes of the Redevelopment Act and; (2) the resolution or plan, as amended, conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City of South Bend. Iff South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (4) continued... Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2019 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. 2019, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. Mr. Hunt asked for confirmation that the request for the property to be added to the acquisition list was voluntary. Mr. Case responded that the owners ro approached the City and requested that the City acquire the property. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission found the proposed amendment to be appropriate and reasonable, to conform to the comprehensive plan for the City of South Bend and approved Resolution No. 2019 amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. (Airport Economic Development Area) B. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 2022 N. Huey Street. (Sophia J. Evenson) 11 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2019 EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, EXPANDING THE ALLOCATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AND AMENDING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. COMMISSION FOUND THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BE APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLE, TO CONFORM TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2019 AMENDING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS B. Housing (1) continued... Mr. Rock advised that the loan is in the amount of $2,350 and the grant is in the amount of $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 2022 N. Huey Street. (Sophia J. Evenson) C. South Bend Central Development Area Awk (1) Commission approval requested for proposal from Barnes & Thornburg for Bond Counsel Services for City of South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment District Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, South Bend Central Development Area. Mr. Rock reported that the Barnes & Thornburg proposal is for bond counsel services on the City's new bond issue. The proposal is in the amount of $52,000. Mr. Faccenda noted that he is retired from Barnes & Thornburg and believes there is no conflict of interest as he votes on this item. Legal Counsel had no objections to Mr. Faccenda voting on Item 6.C.(1). 12 COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2022 N. HUEY STREET. (SOPHIA J. EVENSON) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Barnes & Thornburg for Bond Counsel Services for City of South Bend, Indiana Redevelopment District Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, South Bend Central Development Area. (2) Commission approval requested for Leasehold Mortgage, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing and Mortgage Modification Agreement with St. Joseph Capital Bank, between SBCC Development Corporation (South Bend Chocolate Company) and City of South Bend for the Use and Benefit of its Department of Redevelopment. Ms. Greene reported that the documents are related to the ongoing South Bend Chocolate Company expansion project. All documents are of standard form and have been reviewed by Legal Counsel. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Leasehold Mortgage, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Fixture Filing and Mortgage Modification Agreement with St. Joseph Capital Bank, between SBCC Development Corporation (South Bend Chocolate Company) and City of South Bend for the Use and Benefit of its Department of Redevelopment. 13 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM BARNES & THORNBURG FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES FOR CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003, SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. COMMISSION APPROVED THE LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT, FINANCING STATEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING AND MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH ST. JOSEPH CAPITAL BANK, BETWEEN SBCC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SOUTH BEND CHOCOLATE COMPANY) AND CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF ITS DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (3) Commission approval requested for Palais Royale retail space Lease Agreement between The South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Formatt, Inc. d /b /a The Vine. Mr. Mathia reported that the Lease Agreement is for the Palais retail space which includes the ground floor and basement. The agreement is between the Commission and Ms. Mary Spillane of The Vine restaurant. The lease is based on the terms contained in the Letter of Intent to Lease approved by the Commission on November 7, 2003. The terms include an initial five year lease and an option to renew for an additional five years. The starting rent is $9.25 per square foot per year for the ground floor, and $3.10 per square foot per year for the basement. There is provision for increments in the rental rate throughout the term of the lease. The Lease Agreement calls for the Redevelopment Commission to invest an amount no greater than $310,000 in the property and for Ms. Spillane to invest approximately $210,000. A major objective of the Commission is the development of the Palais/Morris complex as an entertainment destination. The addition of The Vine restaurant will complement activities at both the Palais and the Morris which will greatly assist in achieving the Commission's objective. fir/ 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 Ms. Greene noted that the $310,000 the Commission will be investing in the Palais retail space is money that the Commission is required to invest to make the area useful for any future business venture and is not being utilized specific to The Vine project. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Lease Agreement between The South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Formatt, Inc. d/b /a The Vine. ( Palais retail space) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area There was no business in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2024 authorizing the redemption of certain South Bend Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Revenue Bonds, approving and authorizing the execution of Escrow Deposit Agreements, and certain other matters. Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 2024 will pay off two (2) bonds in the Airport Economic Development Area. The bonds include the 1993 bond in the amount of $3,190,000 and the 1997 bond in the amount of $1,823,741.25. These bonds will be paid with net cash. The cash amount for paying off the 1993 bond is $2,673,735.11 with the balance of the funds on hand with the bond trustee. The cash amount for paying off the 1997 bond is $1,805,395.99 with the balance 15 COMMISSION APPROVED THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND FORMATT, INC. D /B /A THE VINE. (PALAIS RETAIL SPACE) THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... of the funds on hand with the bond trustee. By approval of Resolution No. 2024 the Commission is defeasing the bonds, giving notice to the trustee that the bonds are being paid off early and putting the dollars into an escrow account to be dispersed in February 2004. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2024 authorizing the redemption of certain South Bend Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental Revenue Bonds, approving and authorizing the execution of Escrow Deposit Agreements, and certain other matters. (2) Commission approval requested for Agreement to Extinguish Right to Purchase and Mutual Release by and among the City of South Bend by and through its Redevelopment Commission and Sycamore Knoll, Inc. Ms. Greene reported that the Agreement is related to a transaction approved by the Commission in 1996. The property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area. Originally, the Commission was going to sell an additional parcel of property to an adjacent property owner, Sycamore Knoll. There were subsequently conflicts with respect to an existing pipeline that could not be moved in order to accommodate the transaction. The 16 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEASE RENTAL REVENUE BONDS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENTS, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... Agreement to Extinguish Right to Purchase and Mutual Release is the result of a series of long term negotiations. The agreement has been reviewed by Legal Counsel and approval is recommended. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agreement to Extinguish Right to Purchase and Mutual Release by and among the City of South Bend by and through its Redevelopment Commission and Sycamore Knoll, Inc. (3) Commission approval requested for amended Letter of Agreement from Baker & Daniels to serve as Legal Bond Counsel for the Airport Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Revenue Bond Financing. Mr. Rock reported that the Commission previously approved a Letter of Agreement for Baker & Daniels to serve as Legal Bond Counsel for the Airport TIF Revenue Bond Financing in the amount of $18,000. It is requested that the agreement be increased to an amount of $45,000 due to the selling of the bonds through the Indiana Bond Bank and the accompanying excessive time and preparation work. Ms. Greene noted that numerous changes have taken place with respect to the Airport and Downtown bonds, with Bond Counsel putting forth extraordinary efforts in both 17 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT TO EXTINGUISH RIGHT TO PURCHASE AND MUTUAL RELEASE BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY AND THROUGH ITS REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND SYCAMORE KNOLL, INC. LM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... regards. The requested Bond Counsel fee is considered reasonable in light of the many changes and magnitude of financing involved in the transactions. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the amended Letter of Agreement from Baker & Daniels to serve as Legal Bond Counsel for the Airport Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Revenue Bond Financing. (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2025 related to the acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Gaby property) Mr. Case reported that Resolution No. 2025 sets the acquisition price for property located at 23953 Brick Road in the Airport Economic Development Area. The acquisition price is determined by the average of two separate appraisals. Resolution No. 2025 sets the acquisition price at $100,000. Ms. Greene noted that the property owners voluntarily offered their property for acquisition prior to the property becoming part of the Airport Economic Development Area. There have been a long series of on -going negotiations; however, now that the Airport Economic Development Area C 18 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDED LETTER OF AGREEMENT FROM BAKER & DANIELS TO SERVE As LEGAL BOND COUNSEL FOR THE AIRPORT TAX INCREMENT FINANCE (TIF) REVENUE BOND FINANCING. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (4) continued... has been expanded, Resolution No. 2025 is a procedural matter to set the acquisition price. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2025 related to the acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Gaby property) Mr. Case advised the Commission that the property owners were aware of the acquisition price and have counter - offered in the amount of $106,800. It was noted that the counter -offer was $1,800 over the highest appraisal received. Ms. Greene noted that the Commission has flexibility in terms of acquisition price once the offering is set at the average of the two appraisals, if the Commission finds it is necessary to acquire the property in order to accomplish the development plan, the property is reasonably priced and there will be public benefit and utility by the acquisition. Mr. Hunt asked if staff was comfortable with the counter -offer being a reasonable price. Mr. Case replied that it is. 19 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2025 RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (GABY PROPERTY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (4) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the acceptance of a counter -offer in the amount of $106,800 related to the acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Gaby property) (5) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2026 amending Resolution No. 1965 entitled "A bond resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment commission authorizing the issuance of CW Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, of the South Bend Redevelopment District" as previously amended by Resolution No. 2004 and Resolution No. 2017. Mr. Rock reported that the City of South Bend is paying off two (2) bonds in the Airport Economic Development Area and issuing a new bond in the amount of approximately $14M. Resolution No. 2026 establishes the City of South Bend Controller as Registrar and Paying Agent for the new bond issue, resulting in an annual savings of an estimated $3,000 to $3,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2026 amending Resolution No. 1965 entitled "A bond resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment commission authorizing the issuance of Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, 20 COMMISSION APPROVED THE ACCEPTANCE OF A COUNTER -OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,800 RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (GABY PROPERTY) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 2026 AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 1965 ENTITLED "A BOND RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003, OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT" AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2004 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2017. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS E. Airport Economic Development Area (5) continued... Series 2003, of the South Bend Redevelopment District" as previously amended by Resolution No. 2004 and Resolution No. 2017. 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 (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Side Development Area. (Demolition work, 505 East Ireland Road) Mr. Williams reported that the acquisition closing for property located at 505 East Ireland Road will take place on December 19, 2003. As part of the Erskine Hills Master Plan, it is necessary for the property to be cleared of structures and leveled for future incorporation into the streetscape plan. Staff recommends accepting a proposal for demolition services from Warner & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $4,320. 21 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— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS H. South Side Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Side Development Area and authorized staff to retain Warner & Sons, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. I. Other (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 2023 amending and re- adopting the Department of Redevelopment Relocation Policy and Policy of Management of Acquired Property to include the South Side Development Area and the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. Ms. Hughes reported that Resolution No. 2023 adds the South Side Development Area and the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area to the existing Department of Redevelopment Relocation Policies, Procedures and Requirements, which was adopted by the Commission in May 1991 and amended and re- adopted in June 1999, and to the Policy of Management of Acquired Properties adopted in May 1991. Ms. Hughes noted that there are no material changes to the policy itself and approval will be contingent upon confirming approval of the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Development Plan. 22 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN WARNER & SONS, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. LJ South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS I. Other (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2023 amending and re- adopting the Department of Redevelopment Relocation Policy and Policy of Management of Acquired Property to include the South Side Development Area and the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. A. Public Hearings (3) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2021 ratifying and confirming Resolution No. 2016, designating the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, declaring the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area to be blighted, approving a Development Plan and conditions under which relocation payments will be made, and establishing an Allocation Area for purposes of Tax Incremental Financing. Ms. Greene advised that procedurally the Commission is being asked to confirm declaratory Resolution No. 2016, along with the Development Plan. Resolution No. 2016 and the Development Plan were presented to the Area Plan Commission at its November 18, 2003 meeting and approved in their entirety without change. The approval by the Area Plan Commission constitutes a written order approving the action of the Redevelopment Commission. CW 23 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2023 AMENDING AND RE- ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT RELOCATION POLICY AND POLICY OF MANAGEMENT OF ACQUIRED PROPERTY TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA AND THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Resolution No. 2016 was then referred to the South Bend Common Council, as the legislative body for the City, and on November 24, 2003 the Common Council approved both the previous action of the Redevelopment Commission, as well as the action of the Area Plan Commission, by adopting Resolution No. 3271 -03. Ms. Greene noted that there were no changes made to the resolution by the Common Council and both Resolution No. 2016 and the Development Plan were approved in their entirety. Ms. Greene added that the Redevelopment Commission is being asked to confirm the original declaration of the area which defines the boundaries and to also make a finding that the area designated as the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area is a blighted area. Blight is defined in the Indiana Code under 36- 7 -1 -3. An area is deemed to be blighted if there is a lack of development, a cessation of growth, and a deterioration of improvement based on the character of occupancy within the area, the age of property and buildings, obsolescence, substandard buildings and other factors that impair value or prevent the normal use or development of the property. The finding of blight does not refer to any individual property, but pertains to the character of the entire area. The Commission must also find that the proposed Development Plan will complement public and private sector 24 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... investment within the area and that accomplishing the Development Plan will be a benefit to public health and welfare. In addition, the Commission must find that redevelopment of the area would not be accomplished if not for the action taken by approving Resolution No. 2021. After an area has been designated as a "redevelopment area ", the planning tools granted to the Commission by State law are then allowed to be utilized. These tools include, but are not limited to, property acquisition, improved infrastructure and a variety of diverse planning mechanisms. Approval of Resolution No. 2021 establishes a Tax Increment Financing area (TIF) and states how the TIF revenues will be utilized. The use of TIF revenue is set forth in Indiana Code 36- 7- 14 -39. The TIF uses proposed in Resolution No. 2021 have been reviewed by Legal Counsel and are consistent with State law. Ms. Greene continued that the Commission has complied with State law by publishing a Notice of Public Hearing, posting a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing in the office of the Area Plan Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board of Public Works, the Beard of Park Commissioners, the Building Commissioners, other departments and taxing units affected by action taken on Resolution No. 2021. 25 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Ms. Greene again advised that Resolution No. 2021 confirms the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area is deemed to be blighted and will make way for opportunity of redevelopment within the area. There are no acquisitions of property contemplated at this time. Mr. Rock advised that the Public Hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered into the record: (1) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 2021; AOKI (3) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on December 5, 2003; (4) Statement from staff that affected property owners, registered neighborhood associations and taxing units were notified; and (5) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Ms. Hughes reported that the proposed Northeast Neighborhood Development Area is approximately 616 acres, situated between the University of Notre Dame campus and the Central Business District. Included in the Development Area Plan are two (2) maps depicting the boundaries of the Area, which extend from the St. Joseph River and Niles Avenue on the west to Twyckenham Drive on the east, and from Napoleon and the current South Bend City limit on the north to LaSalle on the south. 26 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Redevelopment Commission staff have conducted a study of the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. Evidence was submitted to the Commission with the filing of Resolution No. 2016 determining a substantial presence in the Area of excessive vacant land, abandoned or vacant buildings, old buildings, excessive vacancies, substandard structures, deteriorating infrastructure and lack of infrastructure sufficient to support redevelopment of the Area privately. Based upon that study and following the other procedures required by Indiana Code 36 -7 -14, including the public hearing conducted today, approval is requested for Resolution No. 2021, the Confirming Resolution ratifying and confirming Resolution No. 2016, designating the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, declaring the Area to be blighted, approving a development plan and conditions under which relocation payments will be made, and establishing an allocation area for purposes of tax incremental financing. Resolution No. 2016 and Resolution No. 2021 both contain findings of fact that illustrate blight and blighting influences present in the Area. These include the lack of new business activity and housing starts and the retreat of longstanding businesses, institutions and residents. 27 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... New housing investment reflects almost entirely the activity of not - for - profits targeting the neighborhood for heavily subsidized rehabilitation and infill projects. Market rate housing development has not been seen at comparable levels. The housing stock of the Northeast Neighborhood is some of the oldest in South Bend, though it has not seen the reinvestment other historic neighborhoods closer to downtown have. Today the neighborhood is populated with a high number of non - family households, which tends to include student populations living singly or in groups, and elderly homeowners and renters living alone. The median household income of the Development Area is roughly 62% of that of the City of South Bend. Deterioration of improvements is apparent throughout the neighborhood, and includes both private property and public infrastructure. Dilapidated storefronts and shop windows with burglar bars line Eddy Street and the Five Points area, reinforcing negative perceptions about the viability of commercial enterprise in the area. Absentee landlords are a particular problem in residential areas, as conversions from single family homes to apartments for student rentals have proliferated over time. Lack of minimum setbacks, lack of a buffer between vehicular traffic and sidewalks, lack of pedestrian orientation of any kind, are VIM Ll South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... elements of an obsolete infrastructure system that has not met increased demands over time. Other factors that hamper normal, private sector -led development include the lack of large development parcels. Marketable sites will need to be assembled in order to introduce appealing investment opportunities. The Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Plan is a general development plan that outlines goals, objectives, strategies and proposed activities aimed at the revitalization of the neighborhood. The Plan is the result of a joint commitment and effort of the City and the institutions and neighborhood residents represented by the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization. The Plan begins with a history and survey of existing conditions of the Area. The Plan also recognizes and draws from previous Plans that have been done for and by neighborhood residents and stakeholders. In particular, the Plan references several determinations put forth by the Northeast Neighborhood Council in the 1998 Northeast Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan. There are five (5) sub -areas delimited in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Plan. These are the Eddy Street Commercial Redevelopment Area, Georgiana- Talbot Residential Redevelopment Area, Homeownership Preservation Area, FM r L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Redevelopment Area, and Madison Center Housing and Commercial Redevelopment Area. The introduction of neighborhood scaled mixed use and commercial development are recommended at the center of the neighborhood. Such development is proposed for the Eddy Street Corridor and the area in and around the junction of South Bend Avenue and Corby Boulevard. Homeownership preservation is described in the Development Plan as both a general goal for the entire neighborhood and as a particular set of ongoing and expanded initiatives targeted to the northwestern quadrant of the neighborhood between Napoleon and South Bend Avenue. The potential reuse of the St. Joseph Hospital site and the compatibility of the Madison Center Campus with the residential areas around it are also major considerations of the Plan. Certain recommendations for needed improvements to State Road 23 and Five Points are referenced in the Plan. It is important to note that the final design of such improvements and eventual project leadership lies with the Indiana Department of Transportation, not the City of South Bend. The NNRO and the City of South Bend Public Works Department and Redevelopment Commission staff, are, however, committed to working with 30 c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... individual residents and business owners who might be impacted by this potential project. The Northeast Neighborhood Development Area will be declared a Tax Increment Finance allocation area, which will serve to direct nonresidential property tax increment generated back into the Area. The resources needed to bring about the reversal of blight conditions will have to come from the partnership efforts of multiple sources over many years, including federal, state and local governments, not - for - profits and neighboring institutions, private sector developers and other neighborhood stakeholders. The plan identifies no properties for acquisition at this time. In accordance with state statute, Confirming Resolution No. 2021 specifically ratifies the findings of blight, confirms the Development Area to be specifically known as the "Northeast Neighborhood Development Area," and declares the redevelopment of the Area to be in the public interest of the City. It also approves for the record the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Development Plan, together with all maps, plats and surveys which are included, and assures development of the Area will be in accordance with the Plan presented to the Commission. In addition, Resolution 31 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... No. 2021 confirms the designation of an allocation area for the purposes of capturing a tax increment. Staff requests Commission approval of Resolution No. 2021. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2021 and asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Ms. Marguerite Taylor, representative of the Northeast Neighborhood Council and lifelong resident of the northeast neighborhood, addressed the Commission. As a result of a number of meetings and discussions regarding the blight subject, it was unanimously voted to approve the proposed Development Plan. The Plan is believed to be essential in the overall revitalization of the Northeast Neighborhood. Mayor Stephen Luecke thanked the members of the redevelopment staff, Northeast Neighborhood Council and Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization and stated a remarkable process has evolved over the years. This confirmation of a Redevelopment Area will continue to focus efforts and provide mow' 32 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 2021 RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION No. 2016, DESIGNATING THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA TO BE BLIGHTED, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE, AND ESTABLISHING AN ALLOCATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING. LM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... additional tools to enable positive homeownership opportunities, retail opportunities and support for institutions in the area. The partnerships that have developed among neighbors and institutions are a model for moving forward. This is not the traditional redevelopment model where everything in site is cleared and development starts over. Despite the blighted designation required, there is strong fabric in the northeast neighborhood area and improvements will be built on the strengths of the neighborhood. The Development Plan is good for the homeowners, businesses, institutions and the City of South Bend. Mayor Luecke expressed support of Resolution No. 2021 and requested favorable action by the Commission. Mr. Jack Roberts, President of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, shared history of the NNRO. The NNRO was formed approximately three years ago by a combination of not - for - profits in the community: The University of Notre Dame, St. Joseph Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Madison Center and the City of South Bend. A considerable amount of progress has been made working with the neighborhood and defining who the NNRO is and who they want to be. These five (5) organizations are contributing almost $2M over a five (5) year period to help set up operations and get revitalization underway. 33 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Two (2) years ago, the South Bend Heritage Corporation was employed to be the NNRO management agent. Remarkable progress has occurred during that period of time. There are seven (7) people serving on the NNRO Board of Directors representing the not - for - profits, together with seven (7) people from the neighborhood itself. This has truly been a cooperative project between the neighbors, the institutions and the City of South Bend. Mr. Roberts thanked Ms. Jennifer Hughes for the outstanding work done on behalf of the northeast neighborhood and also thanked Mayor Luecke and the City for continued support. The NNRO unanimously concurs with the Northeast Neighborhood Council and supports the confirmation of the proposed Development Plan and urged the Commission for approval of Resolution No. 2021. Mr. Wayne Curry, Jr., Northeast Neighborhood Council member, commented that a lot of work and effort has been put forth to ensure diverse housing in the area, including low, median and high -end housing, making relocation to the area possible regardless of affordability. The structure of the Plan is well thought out and residents that may be affected by future property acquisitions have been dealt with fairly and are favorable to possible relocation. 34 c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Mr. Karl King represented the South Bend Common Council, Fourth District and is also a member of the Area Plan Commission and the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization. It is important to realize that the designation of this area as a redevelopment district will provide, as enabling legislation requires, critical success factors for the actual revitalization of the neighborhood. First, there is an approved, formal and well documented plan. There have been previous plans discussed and many reports generated, but never has any legal body been asked to approve a plan. Confirmation of the proposed Development Plan puts an approved plan for the future of the neighborhood on record. Secondly, a key factor that stands between the neighborhood and revitalization is the lack of infrastructure for redevelopment. This neighborhood has tremendous assets, not the least of which are the people in the neighborhood itself, many of whom are part of families that have lived in the neighborhood for several generations. Those, along with many other strengths, are the things that encourage us to believe revitalization can occur. The northeast neighborhood was, continues to be and will be even more so in the future, one of South Bend's finest neighborhoods with Commission approval of Resolution No. 2021. 35 7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Mr. Donald Snigowski next addressed the Commission. Mr. Snigowski stated that he and his wife have lived at 1004 St. Vincent Street for thirty -three (33) years and strongly support the Northeast Neighborhood Development Plan. Many good things have been happening in the neighborhood: the establishment of the Robinson Community Learning Center, the establishment of Daisy Hall Park, the construction of Fredrickson Park, the construction of new housing by not - for - profits on Notre Dame Avenue, and the construction of affordable housing within the area. There is also ongoing care by the Northeast Neighborhood Council given to the not so fortunate through the food pantry and commodity distribution. Racial, economic and religious diversity needs to be sustained. It is also essential to rid the neighborhood of the ugly five points. No amount of individual effort can bring about the infrastructure and commercial development needed; a comprehensive plan is vital in allowing the neighborhood to move forward. Northeast neighborhood resident Mr. Craig Tiller expressed the support of his family for the Development Plan. Assumptions and drive -by evaluations of the neighborhood are not necessarily positive. Blight speaks for itself when it comes to the physical nature of a neighborhood; however, the residents of the neighborhood are not affected by the blight. The heart, character and cornerstones C; 36 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... are there. The dollars and a formal organized effort to redevelop the neighborhood are not there. Mr. Tiller stated that being aware of previous plans and the shelved status of those plans, he is encouraged by the proposed Northeast Neighborhood Development Plan and requests a favorable recommendation. Mr. John Ryal, a resident of Napoleon Street, has lived in the northeast neighborhood for thirteen years. Mr. Ryal conveyed his confidence in the future of the neighborhood and supports any efforts to keep the momentum moving forward regarding improvements of the area. Mr. Hunt asked if there was anyone else from the public who wished to speak. There being no one else from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 2021, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. Mr. Hunt commented that it was clear there was a great deal of neighborhood participation in the development of the proposed plan, and complemented staff efforts in the further implementation of the plan. Mr. Hunt noted that it was essential to involve the neighbors themselves in the revitalization process and charged the staff to continue that practice for the benefit of the entire community. 37 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 2021 ratifying and confirming Resolution No. 2016, designating the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area, declaring the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area to be blighted, approving a Development Plan and conditions under which relocation payments will be made, and establishing an Allocation Area for purposes of Tax Incremental Financing. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock highlighted portions of the Redevelopment Commission End of Year Progress Report as follows: Studebaker Corridor Project ► Completed second and third phase of Oliver demolition. ► Sold first parcel of land in Oliver Industrial Park to Rose Fuel & Material, Inc. Brownfields ► Received $789,790 from the Brownfield Revolving Loan for Fredrickson Park. Airoort Economic Development Area Completed Bosch Phase II. South Bend Central Development Area ► Purchased and demolished Franny's restaurant. ► Purchased and demolished Blessings music store. G 38 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2021 RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION No. 2016, DESIGNATING THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA TO BE BLIGHTED, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE, AND ESTABLISHING AN ALLOCATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— December 19, 2003 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) Sample - Ewing Development Area ► TJX is completed and has started hiring its workforce. South Side Development Area ► Designated the State's first STIF District. ► Erskine Village project is underway with Target well under construction. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area I. Development and adoption of the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Development Plan. The seven (7) page progress report is attached to the Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting minutes dated December 19, 2003 in its entirety. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMISSION MEETING There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Faccenda made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President W& Donald E. Inks, Director �m N ,}-� �HH -; �J � L hu. 1T J__j i LJ T7I 11`7�, 0 --LF, IL T T -7 L6-L � Aa 11 IF I L LT i L11"E"! "HE", r___ _7 Lj A �l :1 LO O z O �D a; mu ■I :1 on so MCC on ■ WROM Flim-FOOMIN-0 mmlm� ROU-016111jil HIM ■ *I— NIN wmo CC M: : I own Redevelopment Commission End of Year Progress Report December 19, 2003 Studebaker Corridor Proiect Completed second and third phase of Oliver demolition - 935,000 s.f. and underground foundations. 2. Completed interior demolition of Oliver boilerhouse. 3. Completed exterior renovation of Oliver boilerhouse - masonry stabilization and repair, smokestack repair, new windows, new roof. 4. Sold first parcel of land in Oliver Industrial Park. Rose Fuel & Materials purchased boilerhouse and 4.84 acres of land. Rose is constructing it's office in former boilerhouse, 15,000 s.f. maintenance building and storage yard. Project to be complete in April 2004. Agreed to sell land in Oliver Industrial park to Hill Truck Sales for expansion of their Sample Street business. 6. Constructed Oliver Plow Court including extension of sewer, water, gas and fiber optic lines. 7. Prepared English and Spanish versions of 2003 Studebaker /Oliver Redevelopment Project update and distributed it to city departments, public offices, local libraries, mailing list of about 500. 8. Translated 2002 Studebaker /Oliver Redevelopment Project Report into Spanish and distributed it to public locations throughout South Bend. 9. Withdrew application for IDFA Petroleum Remediation Grant Incentive program for source area at stamping plant. Applied for and received $48,270 brownfield site assessment grant from Indiana Development Finance Authority to further define the nature and extent of the source area. Resubmitted the application for Petroleum Remediation Grant incentive program on October 31". IDEM /IDFA have not completed their review yet. Should hear in early 2004. 10. Received $200,000 grant from U.S. EPA for remediation of groundwater related to source at stamping plant. Remediation to take place in late 2004. 11. Met with IDEM about Voluntary Remediation Program. Agreed to revise our VRP applications to have a total of four for the Studebaker /Oliver project area. They are Area A Soils, Area B Soils, Area C Soils and Areas A, B, C groundwater. Submitted two new VRP applications. 12. Completed interior assessments of Stamping Plant (1,370,000 s.f.) Huckins Tool & Die (18,000 s. f.) and Underground Pipe and Valve (568,000 s.f.) and South Bend Lathe (466,000 s.f.). This is required prior to writing demolition specs for any of these buildings. 13. Finalizing Remediation Work Plan for Area A Soils and Area C Soils - Indiana Voluntary Remediation Program. Should submit to IDEM in early 2004. 14. Developing recommendations for institutional controls as part of remediation strategy for Studebaker /Oliver project area. A groundwater ordinance has been drafted and is being revised based on comments from City staff. It will be submitted to IDEM's attorney in early 2004 for his comments. 15. Working with Notre Dame Asst. Prof. Jessic Chalmers on "Avanti" play. Play will be presented in late 2004 or 2005 at a location in the project area. 16. Continued negotiations with potential users of the Oliver Industrial Park. 17. Put land in Oliver Industrial Park up for bid in Spring 2003. Received two bids (Rose Fuel & Materials & Hill truck Sales) and a letter of interest (Underground Pipe & Valve). 18. Worked with Oliver Museum Group on determining location for Oliver Museum. Helped them decide on site adjacent to Northern Indiana Center for History. 19. Worked with other department staff and city engineering staff on new alignment of United Drive. 20. Worked with other staff to resolve issues related to expansion of United Beverage. 21. Worked with environmental attorneys to search for insurance documentation in archives in order to pursue insurance recovery as a funding source. 22. Consulted with environmental attorneys to pursue our claim filed with Allied Products' bankruptcy. A potential settlement is scheduled to be heard by the court December 16, 2003. 23. Worked with staff at the Indiana Department of Revenue to collect information needed to determine baseline for sales tax increment and state income tax increment in CRED district.. 24. Received $500,000 TCSP grant from Department of Transportation for infrastructure improvements for the Studebaker /Oliver project. 25. Handled cleanup from September fire at Stamping Plant. 26. Created specifications for Stamping Plant Building 86 demolition. Bids will be submitted for partial (fire damaged area) or full demolition of building 86 but will not include subsurface work. Demolition will be bid out in early 2004. 27. Submitted $35,000 grant to Indiana Department of Commerce (through Urban Enterprise Association) for nature and extent investigation of source area in the southwest corner of Area C (Oliver). 28. Conducted soil sampling for VRP Program (Area C Soils) under Oliver Plow Court and land being sold to Rose Fuel and Hill Truck Sales. 29. Submitted $800,000 EDA grant application for infrastructure associated with Oliver Industrial Park. Review of grant took two years - infrastructure need to be built - proposal was revised several times but ultimately EDA turned downed the grant application because we had moved forward with construction of the road. 30. Presented Studebaker /Oliver project to Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club in May. 31. Acquired small lot on west side of Franklin Street in area of Stamping Plant. Acquired from Tom Bomeman. Brownfields 32. Received $789,790.00 Brownfield Revolving Loan for Fredrickson Park. Loan was received from Indiana's EPA funded loan program. A second loan of $210,210 should be closed before the end of the year bringing the total loan amount to $1,000,000. Remediation work began in July and will be complete in early 2004. Private funds must be raised for new park and outdoor educational, environmental classroom. 33. Received $100,000 US EPA grant for USTfields program. Grant will be used for site assessments of former gas stations and other petroleum related sites along the commercial corridors. Proposals from seven environmental consultants were received and reviewed. Wightman Petrie was hired as the environmental consultant on the project. The work will be done in 2004. 34. Submitted proposals to US EPA for $200,000 Assessment Grant, $250,000 Revolving Loan Fund Grant, $200,000 Cleanup Grant for Oliver Plow property and, $200,000 Cleanup Grant for remediation of wood block flooring at stamping plant. Expect to hear in April or May 2004 if grants applications are approved. 35. Continued to meet with Brownfield Team. Team has developed a Policy Statement and Goals. 36. Prepared mobile workshop and presentation materials for IACT conference. Reviewed potential projects for EPA grant applications. 37. Provided environmental information/advice to Business Assistance staff on approximately three potential development sites. 38. Presented South Bend's Brownfield Initiative to professional audience of Rural Electrical Cooperative Economic Development representatives. (Indianapolis, June) 39. Coordinated Brownfield Site Assessment sampling at Beck's Lake in LaSalle Park. 40. Attended 2003 National Brownfields Conference. Other 41. Coordinated the removal of 4 problem railroad grade crossings (LWW, College, Kemble & Prairie) and repair of 2 grade crossings (Prairie, Kemble). 42. Prepared IACT mobile workshop of development projects for Mayor's office. 43. Coordinated press releases for (1) Rose Fuel announcement, (2) Industrial Park ground breaking, (3) Oliver smokestack completion, (4) stamping plant fire investigation, (5) insurance recovery claim and (6) Fredrickson park groundbreaking. 44. Conducted Tour for new Tribune Reporters showing City development projects. 45. Worked with Studebaker National Museum on site location decision Union Station vs. Northern Indiana Center for History. 46. Represented City on Operation Lifesaver train (June). Airport Economic Development Area 1. Bosch Phase II - Completed in May 2. Tech Data - removal of 350' of pavement and construction of a cul -de -sac, landscaping and fencing 4. Blad Farms Study 5. Blackthorn West signage 6. Cooreman Sewer Project completed and new housing under construction 7. Waggoner Farm Study and Layout 8. Bendix Re -route Study - public meetings (3) 9. Olive Road engineering - public meetings (1) 10. Ameritech Drive Extension - 650' 11. Target Leasing/Trans Tech Drive (new road) - 550' 12. Blackthorn Childcare Study completed and new daycare under construction 13. TCU sewer extension 14. Olive Road houses - acquisition of all houses along Olive Road 15. Conboy /Mathews development layout 16. Super 8 Motel - new construction 17. Villas at Lake Blackthorn - disposition of property and annexation 18. Westwood Hills at Blackthorn - new residential subdivision 19. Natures Gate - new residential subdivision 20. Hoosier Tank/2502 Lawton Street - acquisition currently under way 21. Glick Realty - development of new commercial /industrial park 22. Olive Road Bridge completed and opened 23. Annexation, Acquisition and Demolition of Mahler & Stidham properties 24. Agreement reached with Sycamore Knolls regarding the Marathon easement. South Bend Central Development Area 1. Purchased and demolished Franny's restaurant 2. Purchased and demolished Blessings music store 3. Purchase the Sycamore St. properties and preparing demolition specs 4. Bid out and currently reviewing proposals for the Main and Jefferson project. 5. Completed our structural survey and review of the two oldest parking garages along with the Wells Fargo parking garage. 6. Currently working on a review of all our parking structures, surface lots and on street parking along with a review of our management practices 7. Purchased Key Bank drive through and sold to Press Gainey 8. Accepted a proposal for the Palais Retail Space 9. Crescent Ave property sold to Madison Center 10. Acquisition of Bryant property (Hill & Colfax) 11. South Bend Chocolate Cafe expansion project 12. 201 S. Williams Street - acquisition of property from State of Indiana and disposition to AIDS Ministries 13. East Washington Street project in conjunction with EHL/UL 14. Studebaker Museum project and associated boundary changes of SBCDA and WWCDA 15. Continue work on East Bank Master Plan 16. Completed traffic study of East Bank 17. Sponsored a charrette for library and South Bend Civic Theatre Sample Ewing Development Area 1. TJX is completed and has started hiring its workforce 2. Parcel 7 sold to Ziolkowski 3. Acqusition of several parcels in SE Neighborhood area 4. Acquisition of parcels for South Michigan Street Public Facility site (Adjacent to Real Services) 5. Acquisition of Dudes -n- Darlings (and other properties) by South Gateway Association 6. Acquistion and advertisement of East Sample Street Project Site 7. Ongoing progress on United Drive project with United Beverage 9. New southeast water park is constructed and the park is under construction 10. Currently the new YWCA is under construction 11. Approximately 6 new homes have been constructed South Side Development Area 1. Designation of State's first STIF District 2. Erskine Village project underway with Target well under construction 3. Completion of Signage Master Plan for the Erskine Hills District 4. Completion of Martin's Supermarket expansion at Erskine Plaza 5. Completion of Office building at Fellows and Ireland 6. Near completion of new MFB Bank Branch on Ireland Road 7. Completion of new Wendy's on South Michigan Street 8. Phase 1 of Erskine Hills Master Plan completed 9. Acquisition of 2 parcels in SSDA Northeast Neighborhood Development Area 1. Development and adoption of the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area Development Plan Other Paid off two bonds in the SBCDA and two bonds in the AEDA. Issued one new $20,000,000 in the SBCDA and one new $14,000,000 in the AEDA. This will be the first time we use the Indiana Bond Bank to sell Redevelopment bonds, and the sale should take place on 12/30/03