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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 21, 2003
10:00 a.m.
Presiding: Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel:
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana
Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary
Mr. Matt Kahn
Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr.
Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President
Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice President
Ms. Cheryl Greene
Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist
Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary
Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist
Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Department
Mr. Bill Hambling, Ziolkowski Construction, Inc.
Mr. Dave Bell, Bell Parts Supply, Inc.
Mr. Dennis Keilman, Bell Parts Supply, Inc.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the
Regular Meetings of February 7,
February 21, and March 7, 2003.
There were no Minutes available for approval.
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THERE WERE NO MINUTES AVAILABLE FOR
APPROVAL.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted March 21, 2003 for approval.
212 CDBG COMMUNITY
City of South Bend
$ 7.21
Tri County News
87.36
South Bend Tribune
87.42
SBC Global Service
142.60
Boise
128.45
324 FUND
Wells Fargo Bank 950.00
J.P. Morgan Trust Company, N.A. 2,835.50
414 SAMPLE -EWING
Jonathan E. Baker 800.00
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun 35.23
420 SBCDA
Champion Soft Water Inc.
136.37
Jerome E. Michaels, MAI
6,200.00
Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc.
1,500.00
Grauvogel & Associates
2,387.50
R. E. Pitts
4,250.00
Stuard & Associates, Inc.
1,800.00
Lang, Feeney & Associates
100.00
Traffic Engineering Consultants
6,425.00
Wightman Petrie Environmental
595.00
424 FUND
CB Richard Ellis 231.10
427 SAMPLE/EWING - CAPITAL FUND
SBC- Customer Growth Group 2,167.45
$ 30.866.19
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.)
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Claims submitted
March 21, 2003, and ordered the checks to be
released.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) Presentation of project proposals for
Studebaker Corridor Parcel 7 located in
the Sample -Ewing Development Area.
(Bell Parts Supply, Inc. and Ziolkowski
Construction, Inc.)
Staff advised that two (2) proposals had
been submitted for acquisition of Parcel 7 in
the Sample -Ewing Development Area: Bell
Parts, Inc. and Ziolkowski Construction, Inc.
The two bidders made presentations to the
Commission.
Mr. Dave Bell, Bell Parts Supply, Inc., gave
a presentation on its project proposal. Bell
Parts Supply, Inc. has been in its current
South Bend location since 1975. The
company sells appliance parts, parts for
heating and air conditioning, etc. In the
South Bend location, half of the business is
wholesale trade purchased by contractors
and the other half is individual retail
business. The South Bend location accounts
for approximately 20 percent of sales and
35 percent of profits company wide. The
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED
COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED
MARCH 21, 2003, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO
BE RELEASED.
THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
building presently being used by Bell Parts
Supply is currently being negotiated for sale.
Bell Parts indicated that, in the event it was
necessary to relocate from its present site, it
desired to move to the Parcel 7 site on
Sample Street because it would be a
reasonable distance from where they are
now and hopefully keep the business that
they have had for twenty seven years. There
is a design plan for a 5,000 sq ft new
building. Bell Parts Supply is concerned
about losing customers with a relocation and
planned to advertise that new location to let
all previous customers know where the new
facility will be. Mr. Bell noted that he
believed his. business would be an asset to
Sample Street and the area. The business is
well established and have numerous repeat
customers.
Mr. Dennis Keilman, Bell Parts Supply, Inc.,
spoke next regarding future expansion. The
design for the new building now is actually
5,500 sq ft and the plan is to eventually
expand the building to the rear. The design
plans already include the expansion plan.
Mr. Keilman also believes the building will
be an asset to the area putting a retail
business in a basically industrial area.
Mr. Kahn asked what kind of time frame
would be necessary.
Mr. Keilman responded that the time frame
is directly linked to the sale of their current
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
building. It would not be possible to start
construction now due to a current lease in
the existing location.
Mr. Kahn asked how long the lease is for.
Mr. Keihnan replied five more years.
Mr. Blake asked how long it would take to
complete construction of the building if they
were forced to relocate sooner because of
the sale of their current building.
Mr. Keilman responded that from the time
r they issued notice to proceed the building
should be completed in less than six months.
Ms. Greene noted for the record that the
proposal submitted is complete. It includes
the Affidavit of Non - Collusion, Proposal
Forms, the Statement of Qualifications and
Financial Responsibility, the Statement For
Public Disclosure. There is a letter which
also accompanies the submission that
provides information and narrative of the
overall project and a diagram of the project
for Commission review.
Mr. Schalliol noted that the ten percent
performance guarantee was not requested
based on the fact that it would only have
been ten dollars.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
Ms. Greene advised that the price of the
property is related to the Studebaker bond,
the limitations on the proceeds the
Commission is able to receive on properties
in that area.
Mr. Keilman commented that if Bell Parts
Supply was forced to move they will be
taking a considerable risk, particularly on
retail business. However, given the cost of
the site and the location, they also believe
there are a lot of pluses for the community
and the City.
Mr. Schalliol next introduced Mr. Bill
Hambling of Ziolkowski Construction, Inc.
to give his presentation. Ziolkowski
Construction is primarily interested in
expanding its business in the same location.
Currently, its existing facilities use about
half of the block. They are looking to grow
and develop a training center as well as
relocate some of the warehousing and
maintenance structures. Parcel 7 is adjacent
to their current property and they would like
to expand there rather than move to a new
location. Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. is
experiencing growth both in volume and in
the number of employees. When the
proposal was submitted they employed
approximately 400 employees and they are
hoping to grow that number to 450 to 500 as
the construction season begins.
Mr. Hambling expressed excitement in
trying to stay in the area. The planned
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
building will fit and blend nicely into the
Studebaker corridor. They plan to design
and build the structure themselves. They are
looking at four to six months construction
time. The projected time frame to start
construction on this site is within five years.
Mr. Faccenda asked what size building was
proposed.
Mr. Hambling replied approximately
12,500 sq ft. and again the time line would
be four to five years.
Ms. Greene noted for the record that the
proposal submitted by Ziolkowski
Construction, Inc. includes all of the proper
documents. The signed Proposal Form, the
Statement of Qualifications and Financial
Responsibility, the Affidavit of Non -
Collusion, and a Statement For Public
Disclosure, in addition to a development
narrative of the project.
Ms. Greene reminded the Commission that
in terms of disposing of property which is
governed by I.C. 36- 7- 14 -22, the
Commission may take into consideration the
following factors:
P. The size and character of the
improvements proposed to be made by
the bidder on the real property.
► The bidder's plans and ability to
improve the real property with
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
reasonable promptness.
► Whether the property when improved
will be sold or rented.
► The bidder's proposed sale or rental
prices.
► The bidder's compliance with all of the
bid proposal requirements.
► Any other factors that will assure the
Commission that the sale or lease, if
made, will further the execution of the
redevelopment plan for the area and best
serve the interest of the community from
the standpoint of both human and
economic welfare.
Ms. Greene also advised that the
Commission is not obligated to award the
bid at this time. The Commission may
accept a bid, it may reject a bid and it may
make an award to the highest and best
bidder. The Commission has total
discretion. The Commission may postpone
the award to a future meeting if it needs time
to deliberate or solicit further information.
Mr. Faccenda commented that he would not
want to choose between two good members
of the community with fifteen minutes worth
of thought about it.
Ms. Greene advised that if the Commission
wished to take the time to consider the two
proposals, then any decision the
Commission makes must be made at a
public meeting. The next regularly
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) continued...
scheduled meeting of the Redevelopment
Commission is on April 4, 2003.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission decided to delay any decision
on the two proposals submitted until the
next public meeting on April 4, 2003. (Bell
Parts Supply, Inc. and Ziolkowski
Construction, Inc.)
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. South Bend Central Development Area
() approval Commission requested for
Resolution No. 1964 approving the fair
re -use value of property in the South
Bend Central Development Area. (401 E.
Monroe Street, former Key Bank Drive -
Thru)
Mr. Mathia reported that Resolution
No. 1964 sets the fair re -use value for the
property referred to as the former Key Bank
Drive Thru located at 401 E. Monroe Street.
The property is located on the northeast
corner of Monroe and Columbia Streets in
the River Glen Office Park and is within the
South Bend Central Development Area. The
area of the property is approximately
1. 12 acres. The minimum re -use value is
$275,500 and the proposed re -use is
improved parking lot in the short/medium
term and Office/Professional use for the
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COMMISSION DECIDED TO DELAY ANY DECISION
ON THE TWO PROPOSALS SUBMITTED UNTIL THE
NEXT PUBLIC MEETING ON APRIL 4, 2003. (BELL
PARTS SUPPLY, INC. AND ZIOLKOWSKI
CONSTRUCTION, INC.)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) continued...
River Glen Office Park over the long term.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution
No. 1964.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1964
approving the fair re -use value of property in
the South Bend Central Development Area.
(401 E. Monroe Street, Former Key Bank
Drive -Thru)
(2) Commission approval requested for Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations
for property in the South Bend Central
Development Area. (401 E. Monroe
Street, Former Key Bank Drive -Thru)
Mr. Mathia reported on the Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations to
be included in the Bid Packet for disposition
of the Former Key Bank Drive Thru located
at 401 E. Monroe Street in the South Bend
Central Development Area. Following are
the highlights:
► All offers must meet the minimum price
of $275,500.
► The site purchase must include all 1.12
acres being bid.
► Bids will be accepted only from
organizations who will use the property
in conjunction with other development
within the River Glen Office Park.
► The required use for the property over
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1964
APPROVING THE FAIR RE -USE VALUE OF
PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL
DEVELOPMENT AREA. (401 E. MONROE STREET,
FORMER KEY BANK DRIVE -THRU)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(2) continued...
the short to medium term is as an
improved parking lot. The property shall
remain as a parking lot for a period of
five years from the date construction is
completed or such earlier date as the
Redevelopment Commission and Buyer
may mutually agree.
► The improved parking lot must contain
landscaping and lighting that is
consistent with the surrounding area.
► Any proposed long term development
must be sensitive to the height, layout
and building materials of the
surrounding buildings.
IL ► All existing curb cuts to public right -of-
ways must be reduced to the minimum
necessary for efficient traffic flow.
► Bidders are required to present their
proposals at the April 18, 2003 Regular
Meeting of the Redevelopment
Commission.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations
for property in the South Bend Central
Development Area. (401 E. Monroe Street,
Former Key Bank Drive -Thru)
(3) Commission authorization requested to
publish the Notice for Disposition of Land
with publication dates of March 28, 2003
and April 4, 2003 and Receipt of Bids at
10:00 a.m. on April 18, 2003. (401 E.
Monroe Street, Former Key Bank Drive-
( Thru)
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE BID
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
FOR PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL
DEVELOPMENT AREA. (401 E. MONROE STREET,
FORMER KEY BANK DRIVE -THRU)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(3) continued...
Mr. Mathia asked that the Commission
authorize publication of the Notice for
Disposition of Land for the former Key
Bank Drive Thru property located at 401 E.
Monroe Street in the South Bend Central
Development Area in the South Bend
Tribune and the Tri County News. The
notices will be published on March 28 and
April 4, 2003 with Receipt of Bids on April
18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in each paper.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried the
Commission authorized the request to
publish the Notice for Disposition of Land
with publication dates of March 28, 2003
and April 4, 2003 and Receipt of Bids at
10:00 a.m. on April 18, 2003. (401 E.
Monroe Street, Former Key Bank Drive -
Thru)
(4) Commission approval requested for
proposal for demolition services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(416 S. Main Street, Franny's Restaurant)
Mr. Williams reported that two proposals
were requested for the demolition of 416 S.
Main Street, also known as Franny's
Restaurant. The proposals are as follows:
Ritschard Bros., Inc. $6,846
Warner & Sons $6,340
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COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE REQUEST TO
PUBLISH THE NOTICE FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND
WITH PUBLICATION DATES OF MARCH 28, 2003
AND APRIL 4, 2003 AND RECEIPT OF BIDS AT
10:00 A.M. ON APRIL 18, 2003. (401 E. MONROE
STREET, FORMER KEY BANK DRIVE -THRU)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(4) continued...
Staff recommends accepting the lower of the
two bids from Warner & Sons in the amount
of $6,340.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
demolition services in the South Bend
Central Development Area and authorized
staff to retain Warner & Sons based on the
scope of services and fee proposed.
(5) Commission approval requested for
Security Contract for Main & Colfax,
Wayne Street and Jefferson Street
garages.
Mr. Williams reported staff is requesting
approval for a Security Guard Service
Agreement with Mikolajewski & Associates
for a term beginning Friday, March 21, 2003
through July 1, 2003. Monies have been set
aside to cover the expenses of beginning the
program in March, instead of the projected
start date of April 1, 2003. This contract
will include a security guard at the Main &
Colfax garage and two security guards at the
Wayne Street garage. A guard will be
scheduled at the Jefferson Street garage as
needed according to the Century Center
Special Events schedule.
Ms. Greene noted that an attorney in the
City's Legal Department reviewed the
contract in her absence; however, she has
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
DEMOLITION SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND
CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN WARNER & SONS
BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE
PROPOSED.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(5) continued...
not had the opportunity to do so personally.
Ms. Greene recommended that if the
Commission approves the security contract,
they do so subject to final approval from the
Legal Department.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Security Guard
Service Agreement between Mikolajewski &
Associates, Inc. and the City of South Bend,
subject to final Legal review. (Main &
Colfax, Wayne Street and Jefferson Street
garages.)
(6 ) Commission approval requested for
proposal for Mowing and Clean -up
Contract in the South Bend Central
Development Area.
Mr. Williams reported that eight proposals
were requested for a 2003 Spring Clean-up
and weekly Mowing Contract in the South
Bend Central Development Area. Four
quotes were received with the lowest bidder
being The Center For The Homeless. Staff
recommends accepting the proposal from
The Center For The Homeless for the 2003
contract.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for a
Spring Clean-up and Mowing Contract in
the South Bend Central Development Area
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE SECURITY GUARD
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIKOLAJEWSKI
& ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, SUBJECT TO FINAL LEGAL REVIEW. (MAIN
& COLFAX, WAYNE STREET AND JEFFERSON
STREET GARAGES.)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. South Bend Central Development Area
(6) continued...
and authorized staff to retain The Center For
The Homeless based on the scope of
services and fee proposed.
(7) Staff report on request for use of the
Wayne Street Garage. (Rooftop
Rendezvous)
Mr. Williams reported that the Commission
approved the use of the Wayne Street garage
at the February 7, 2003 Redevelopment
Commission Meeting for the AIDS
Ministries Rooftop Rendezvous. The dates
approved were June 20, July 11 and
August 8, 2003. A request was made by the
AIDS Ministries to change the August 8,
2003 date to August 15, 2003 which was
approved by the Commission on March 7,
2003. A second request has been made to
change the August 15, 2003 date to
August 22, 2003 due to other downtown
event conflicts.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the AIDS Ministries
request for a second change of date for the
use of the Wayne Street garage. (Rooftop
Rendezvous)
B. Sample -Ewing Development Area
There was no business in the Sample -Ewing
Development Area.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR A
SPRING CLEAN -UP AND MOWING CONTRACT IN
THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT
AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN THE
CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS BASED ON THE
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE AIDS MINISTRIES
REQUEST FOR A SECOND CHANGE OF DATE FOR
THE USE OF THE WAYNE STREET GARAGE.
(ROOFTOP RENDEZVOUS)
THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SAMPLE -EWING
DEVELOPMENT AREA.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
proposal for Mowing and Clean -up
Contract in the Airport Economic
Development Area.
Mr. Williams reported that eight proposals
were requested for a 2003 Spring Clean -up
and weekly Mowing Contract in the Airport
Economic Development Area. Four quotes
were received with the lowest bidder being
The Center For The Homeless. Staff
recommends accepting the proposal from
The Center For The Homeless for the 2003
contract.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
ILMr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for a
Spring Clean-up and Mowing Contract in
the Airport Economic Development Area
and authorized staff to retain The Center For
The Homeless based on the scope of
services and fee proposed.
(2) Commission approval requested for
proposals for maintenance work at the
Blackthorn Golf Course Clubhouse.
(Plumbing Services and Electrostatic
Painting)
Mr. Case reported that proposals were
requested for maintenance work at the
Blackthorn Golf Course Clubhouse. The
requests are for painting and plumbing work
to be done in the men's restroom. Following
are the quotes for the two separate projects
associated with the request.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR A
SPRING CLEAN -UP AND MOWING CONTRACT IN
THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA
AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN THE CENTER
FOR THE HOMELESS BASED ON THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(2) continued...
Plumbing_ Quotes:
C & S Service, Inc. $785
O. J. Shoemaker, Inc. $850
Pletz Service, Inc. $855
Electrostatic Painting_ Quotes:
Forsey Construction, Inc. $1,015
Office Interiors, Inc. $1,267
Mr. Case noted that both projects were
budgeted for 2003. Staff recommends
accepting the proposal from the lowest
bidder on each project, C & S Service, Inc.
ILand Forsey Construction, Inc.
Mr. Kahn seconded b
Upon a motion by y
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
maintenance work at the Blackthorn Golf
Course Clubhouse and authorized staff to
retain C & S Service, Inc. for plumbing
services and Forsey Construction, Inc. for
electrostatic painting services.
(3) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1965 authorizing the
issuance of Tax Increment Revenue
Bonds, Series 2003, of the South Bend
Redevelopment District.
Mr. Randy Rompola, Baker & Daniels,
explained that Resolution No. 1965 is a
follow -up to the preliminary bond
Resolution No. 1960 adopted February 21,
2003 authorizing up to $13M worth of Tax
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
MAINTENANCE WORK AT THE BLACKTHORN
GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE AND AUTHORIZED
STAFF TO RETAIN C& S SERVICE, INC. FOR
PLUMBING SERVICES AND FORSEY
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ELECTROSTATIC
PAINTING SERVICES.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(3) continued...
Increment Revenue Bonds for various road
projects in the Airport Economic
Development Area. Doing some of the road
projects through bond financing will allow
the City to use cash on hand to refund some
outstanding bonds. The bonds will be
payable solely from TIF; there is no tax
back -up or tax levy implication. Maturity is
not to exceed twenty years. The bonds will
be sold either by public sale or private sale;
that is yet to be determined. The resolution
leaves it to the discretion of the Controller
and Financial Advisor to decide what the
best route would be. Timing will have much
IL to do with what is going on in the world
situation. A decision should be made within
the next week or so. Contemplation of a
sale is expected the first or second week in
April, depending on where the interest rate
market is at that time. Surprisingly, in terms
of the bond market, the rates have been
constant this week. Hopefully that trend
will continue, or even drop a little more, and
a good interest rate will be obtained.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1965
authorizing the issuance of Tax Increment
Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, of the South
Bend Redevelopment District.
(4) Public Hearing concerning appropriation
of proceeds (including investment
earnings thereon) of the South Bend
Redevelopment District Tax Increment
ILRevenue Bonds, Series 2003.
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1965
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003, OF THE SOUTH
BEND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(4) continued...
Mr. Rock advised that the public hearing file
related to Resolution No. 1966 was
complete and requested the following items
be entered into the record: (1) Affidavits
from the Tri County News and South Bend
Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing
was published in those newspapers on
February 28, 2003.
Mr. Faccenda opened the Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING
concerning appropriation of proceeds of the
South Bend Redevelopment District Tax
Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 and
asked if there was anyone who wished to
speak. There being no one from the public
who wished speak, Mr. Faccenda closed the
Public Hearing for whatever action the
Commission wished to take.
(5) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1966 appropriating the
proceeds (including investment earnings
thereon) of the South Bend
Redevelopment District Tax Increment
Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, to be applied
to the cost of property acquisition,
redevelopment and economic
development in or serving the Airport
Economic Development Area.
Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by
Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1966
appropriating the proceeds (including
investment earnings thereon) of the South
IL Bend Redevelopment District Tax Increment
Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, to be applied
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(5) continued...
to the cost of property acquisition,
redevelopment and economic development
in or serving the Airport Economic
Development Area.
(6) Commission approval requested for
Contract For Sale Of Land For Private
Development and Quit Claim Deed with
The Cooreman Real Estate Group, Inc.
Mr. Rock reported the Contract For Sale Of
IL Land For Private Development is with Mr.
Steve Cooremen for 19 acres of property
located on the northwest corner of Brick
Road and the Bypass. Mr. Cooreman has
been doing construction on this property
with permission from and the
Redevelopment Commission subject to
review by Commission's attorney.
Ms. Greene advised that the Quit Claim
Deed has been prepared; however,
Mr. Cooreman has not had the opportunity
to review it. It is a standard Quit Claim
Deed, but in fairness to Mr. Cooreman, he
should have the opportunity to review and
comment before the Commission signs.
Unless there's a material change to the Quit
Claim Deed as drafted, the Commission can
approve it today and proceed with closing
next week. If there is request for material
change it would have to be brought back
before the Commission.
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1966
APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS (INCLUDING
INVESTMENT EARNINGS THEREON) OF THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TAX
INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003, TO
BE APPLIED TO THE COST OF PROPERTY
ACQUISITION, REDEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN OR SERVING THE AIRPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(6) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Contract For Sale
Of Land For Private Development and the
Quit Claim Deed, subject to no material
changes made within the Deed, with The
Cooreman Real Estate Group, Inc.
(7) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(Appraisal work, 23953 Brick Road)
Mr. Williams reported three (3) proposals
for appraisal work were requested and two
(2) quotes were received. The property is
located at 23953 Brick Road in the Airport
Economic Development Area. The
proposals were as follows:
Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $1,500
R. E. Pitts & Associates $2,250
Two appraisals are required and staff
recommends accepting the proposals from
Jerome E. Michaels, MAI and R. E. Pitts &
Associates in the amounts of $1,500 and
$2,250 respectively.
Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by
Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
professional services in the Airport
Economic Development Area and
authorized staff to retain Jerome E.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR
SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
AND THE QUIT CLAIM DEED, SUBJECT TO NO
MATERIAL CHANGES MADE WITHIN THE DEED,
WITH THE COOREMAN REAL ESTATE GROUP,
INC.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(7) continued...
Michaels, MAI and R. E. Pitts & Associates
based on the scope of services and fees
proposed.
(8) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(Title work, 23953 Brick Road)
Mr. Williams reported that one (1) proposal
was received for title work for property
located at 23953 Brick Road in the Airport
Economic Development Area. The proposal
was submitted by Meridian Title
Corporation in the amount of $100. Staff
recommends accepting the proposal from
Meridian Title Corporation.
Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by
Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
professional services in the Airport
Economic Development Area and
authorized staff to retain Meridian Title
Corporation based on the scope of services
and fee proposed.
(9) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(Survey work, 23953 Brick Road)
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN JEROME E.
MICHAELS, MAI AND R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES
BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEES
PROPOSED.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN MERIDIAN TITLE
CORPORATION BASED ON THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(9) continued...
Mr. Williams reported three (3) proposals
for survey work were requested and two (2)
quotes were received. The property is
located at 23953 Brick Road in the Airport
Economic Development Area. The
information is as follows:
Danch, Harper & Associates $800
Lang Feeney & Associates $400
Staff recommends accepting the proposal
from Lang Feeney & Associates in the
amount of $400.
Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by
Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
professional services in the Airport
Economic Development Area and
authorized staff to retain Lang Feeney &
Associates based on the scope of services
and fee proposed.
D. South Bend Medical Services District
There was no business in the South Bend
Medical Services District.
E. West Washington- Chapin Development Area
There was no business in the West Washington -
Chapin Development Area.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN LANG FEENEY &
ASSOCIATES BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
AND FEE PROPOSED.
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 —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
F. South Side Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1955 designating and
declaring the South Side Economic
Development Project District, approving
the South Side Economic Development
Project District Development Plan and
determining to create an Economic
Development Project District for purposes
of sales tax increment financing.
Mr. Schalliol reported that Declaratory
Resolution No. 1955 is for the designation
of the South Side Economic Development
Project District. Approval of Resolution
No. 1955 will also begin the establishment
of a Sales Tax Increment Finance District
ILwithin the designated area. As part of the
designation of the STIF district, the
Commission declares that completion of the
redevelopment and economic development
of the District is in accordance with the
Development Plan. To meet that
requirement there are four items which need
to be completed:
1) Attract new business enterprises to the
District or retain or expand existing
business enterprises in the District;
2) Benefit the public health and welfare and
be of public utility and benefit;
3) Protect and increase state and local tax
bases or revenues; and
4) Result in a substantial increase in
temporary and permanent employment
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
F. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
opportunities and private sector investment
within the District.
The projects that staff envision at this point
in time will easily and thoroughly
accomplish all four of the above objectives
over the life span of this project area. Staff
requests approval of Resolution No. 1955.
Ms. Greene noted that the Project District
involves the redevelopment of what is
currently known as the Scottsdale Mall.
This is new legislation and the South Side
Economic Development Project District will
be the first Sales Tax Increment Financing
District in the State that staff is aware of.
Resolution No. 1955 is the first step in the
designation process. The Resolution would
then go to the State Board of Finance, at
which point they will review the Plan and
the Resolution. They would then make
recommendations to modify, amend or
confirm the proposed Resolution and Plan.
Final action will be taken by the
Commission at a public hearing after a
confirming resolution by the Common
Council.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1955
designating and declaring the South Side
Economic Development Project District,
approving the South Side Economic
Development Project District Development
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
F. South Side Development Area
(1) continued...
Plan and determining to create an Economic
Development Project District for purposes of
sales tax increment financing.
G. Other
There was no Other business.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
Mr. Rock thanked the Legal Department for all
the hard work and time involved with the
Cooreman Project.
Mr. Rock also thanked Bill Schalliol for his
hard work and dedication to the South Side
Development Project.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment
Commission is scheduled for April 4, 2003 at
10:00 a.m.
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1955
DESIGNATING AND DECLARING THE SOUTH SIDE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DISTRICT,
APPROVING THE SOUTH SIDE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DETERMINING TO
CREATE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF SALES TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING.
THERE WAS NO OTHER BUSINESS.
NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting —March 21, 2003
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake
seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned
at 10:37 a.m.
Robert W. Hunt, President
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ADJOURNMENT
Donald E. Inks, Director