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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-03 Redevelopment Commission Minutesc L SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 7, 2003 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, Vice - President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member Absent: Legal Counsel: Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Jennifer Hughes, Economic Development Planner Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Mr. John Quickstad, Blackthorn Golf Course Mr. W. Scott Nissley, Meadowbrook Golf Group 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2002. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2002. COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2002. A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) B. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 2003. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2003. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted February 7, 2003 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Metro Graphic Arts $ 155.60 South Bend Tribune 402.57 General Fund - Telephone 200.39 Tri County News 326.99 Boise Cascade 1,270.23 Insty -Prints 151.20 PAC Plastimatic Arts Corp 23.65 East Race Printing & Graphics 27.90 Federal Express 63.32 324 FUND Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. 651,560.21 Herrman & Goetz 43,739.75 414 SAMPLE -EWING Charles Hayes, Inc. 2,500.00 CA Studios 3,608.49 Plews Shadley Racher & Braun 18.25 Jonathan E. Baker 1,200.00 420 SBCDA CB Richard Ellis South Bend 726.36 Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. 1,200.00 L 2 n South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) Lehman & Lehman, Inc. 3,230.00 R.E. McCloskey & Associates 1,500.00 Baker & Daniels 469.00 Lang, Feeney & Associates 4,271.00 424 FUND CB Richard Ellis South Bend 100.00 427 SAMPLE/EWING - CAPITAL FUND South Bend Drafting Supply Co., Inc. 723.61 Weaver, Boos and Gordon 2,670.00 American Electric Power 350,000.00 National Environmental Services Corp. 660,777.52 Moody's Investor Service 6,500.00 Wells Fargo 800.00 JL 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group 7,000.00 $ 359,733.61 Ms. Jones requested an explanation of the following three claims: Fund 324 Ziolkowski Construction, Inc. $651,560.21 427 Sample -Ewing Capital Fund American Electric Power $350,000.00 National Environmental Services Corp. $660,777.52 C South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) Mr. Inks advised that the $651,560.21 in Fund 324 is related to the Bosch Project and Fund 427 is the bond fund related to the TJX Project. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted February 7, 2003 and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1941 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1941 appropriates $5,297,268 for the downtown TIF. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 G COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED FEBRUARY 7, 2003, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (1) continued... published in those newspapers on January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 1940 determining to pay expenses and setting a public hearing; (3) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (4) and a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1941 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding ILI Resolution No. 1941, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1941. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1941 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) (3) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1949 approving a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1941 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1941 APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (South Bend Central Development Area, Fund 424) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1949 appropriates monies for the purpose of defraying expenses for the Wayne Street Parking Garage and the ILWayne Street Retail Space. January 1, 2003 beginning cash in the Building Operations Budget Fund 424 is $18,106; the 2003 net income is negative ($10,057); and the December 31, 2003 ending cash balance is expected to be $8,049. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; and (3) Copy of the Approving Resolution. IL 6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1949 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1949, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1949. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1949 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (South Bend Central Development Area, Fund 424) (5) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1950 approving a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, including L PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1949 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1949 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, FUND 424) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (5) continued... all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (South Bend Central Development Area, Fund 425) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1950 appropriates monies for the purpose of defraying expenses for the Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Leighton Plaza Courtyard for the fiscal year 2003. The expected net income for Fund 425 is $8,811. IL Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; and (3) Copy of the Approving Resolution. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1950 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1950, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. G8 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1950 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (continued...) (6) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1950. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1950 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003, and ending December 31, 2003, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (South Bend Central ILDevelopment Area, Fund 425) (7) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1939 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1939 appropriates $976,768 to defray expenses in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of L 9 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1950 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, FUND 425) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (7) continued... Resolution No. 1938 determining to pay expenses and setting a public hearing; (3) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (4) and a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1939 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1939, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action ILthe Commission wished to take. (8) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1939. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1939 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample - Ewing Development Area) (9) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1931 approving a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. 10 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1939 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 1939 APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (9) continued... Mr. Case reported that Resolution No. 1931 adds three (3) properties to the acquisition list for a public improvement project in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Inks advised that the public hearing file is 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 January 24, 2003; (2) A statement from Bob Case that on January 21, 2003, copies of the Notice of Public Hearing were sent to the affected property owners, registered neighborhood associations and taxing units; (3) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; and (4) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1931 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1931, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. 11 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1931 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (continued...) (10) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1931. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1931 amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. (11) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1937 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic ILDevelopment Area) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1937 appropriates $6,237,375 for expenses in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 1936 determining to pay expenses and setting a public hearing; (3) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (4) and a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. 12 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1931 AMENDING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (11) continued... Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1937 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1937, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (12) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1937. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1937 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) (13) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1945 approving a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to appropriate monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2003 including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Airport Economic Development Area) ' 13 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1937 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1937 APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (13) continued... Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1945 appropriates monies for the expenses of the Blackthorn Golf Course and its various divisions for the fiscal year 2003. Attached to Resolution No. 1945 is a copy of the golf course budget and a schedule for the debt service for the bonds which will be paid off in 2013. Mr. Scott Nissley, Meadowbrook Golf Group, advised that the expenses for the 2003 budget are cautious and the projected revenues are reasonable. ILI Golf market projections are estimated at 2 to 3 percent growth nationwide for fiscal year 2003. The Blackthorn Golf Course 2003 operating budget represents a 3.6% increase over last year's performance which Meadowbrook believes is very realistic. Mr. Nissley noted that membership revenue grew in 2002 by 300 percent. The predicted membership revenue for 2003 is expected to double. Golf shop merchandise sales are expected to increase both in volume and margin. Customer satisfaction and feedback has increased using a data based management program called Nemex. Blackthorn is also incorporating "Yield Management" to manage tee times more effectively and market as many rounds of golf per day as possible. It f6041 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (13) continued... was noted that Blackthorn Golf Course rated third nationwide in the "Class Category" related to customer service and response to customer needs in a survey provided by the National Golf Foundation. Mr. Rock added that the budget had been approved by the Blackthorn Golf Course Joint Committee. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is complete and requested the following items be entered into the IL record: (1) Affidavits from the Tri County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; and (3) Copy of the Approving Resolution. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARINGON RESOLUTION NO. 1945 on Resolution No. 1945 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1945, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (14) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1945. (W 15 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (14) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1945 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2003 including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Airport Economic Development Area) IL (15) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1947 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Downtown Medical Services District) Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1947 appropriates $13,121 for local improvements in the Downtown Medical Services District. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 1946 determining to 16 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1945 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003 INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (15) continued... pay expenses and setting a public hearing; (3) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (4) and a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1947 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1947, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action ILthe Commission wished to take. (16) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1947. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1947 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Downtown Medical Services District) (17) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1943 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington - Chapin Development Area) 17 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1947 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1947 APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (DOWNTOWN MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (17) continued... Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1943 appropriates $84,271 for local improvements in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. Mr. Inks advised that the Public Hearing file is 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 IL January 17, 2003; (2) Copy of Resolution No. 1942 determining to pay expenses and setting a public hearing; (3) Copy of the Notice of Hearing; (4) and a Copy of the Supplemental Appropriation Resolution. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1943 on Resolution No. 1943 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one from the public who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1943, Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (18) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1943. IL 18 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearings (18) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1943 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington - Chapin Development Area) B. Housing There were no Housing issues. C. South Bend Central Development Area () Filin g 1 of Resolution No. 1952 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan and setting a Public Hearing for March 7, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1952 adds three properties to the acquisition list for the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1952 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1952 for 10:00 a.m., March 7, 2003 at a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. IL 19 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1943 APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (WEST WASHINGTON -CHAMN DEVELOPMENT AREA) THERE WERE NO HOUSING ISSUES. COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1952 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1952 FOR 10:00 A.M., MARCH 7, 2003 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (continued...) (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1954 a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain preliminary costs from the proceeds of bonds. Mr. Inks reported that Resolution No. 1954 is in anticipation of a TIF bond issue being executed for downtown improvements and will allow the Commission to proceed with the Sycamore Street property acquisitions. The resolution k establishes the Commission's intent to utilize bond proceeds to reimburse certain costs should a bond be required for financing in the future. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1954 a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission establishing its intent to reimburse certain preliminary costs from the proceeds of bonds. (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal work, 348 Columbia & adjacent parking lot, former AEC building) 20 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1954 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN PRELIMINARY COSTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... Mr. Mathia reported that staff requested proposals from four (4) MAI certified appraisers to determine the fair market rental of property located at 348 Columbia and the adjacent parking lot. The property is commonly known as the AEC building and it is owned by Crowe Chizek. The land, but not the buildings, was recently acquired by the Commission. Appraisals are needed as part of the disposition process to determine the fair market rental value of the property to be leased. Two (2) proposals were received and are as follows: Jerome Michaels, MAI $3,500 R E Pitts & Associates, Inc. $2,000 Two (2) proposals are required to establish fair market value and staff recommends accepting the proposals from Jerome Michaels and R. E. Pitts & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area and authorized staff to retain Jerome Michaels and R. E. Pitts & Associates based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisal work, 348 Columbia & adjacent parking lot, former AEC building) 21 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN JEROME MICHAELS AND R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (APPRAISAL WORK, 348 COLUMBIA & ADJACENT PARKING LOT, FORMER AEC BUILDING South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (continued...) (4) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal work, 401 E. Monroe, former Key Bank drive -thru) Mr. Mathia reported that staff requested proposals from four (4) MAI certified appraisers for the appraisal of property located at 401 E. Monroe Street (Formerly a Key Bank drive thru). This property was recently acquired by the Commission. The appraisals are needed as part of the disposition process to determine a fair market value of the property. Three (3) proposals were received and are as follows: Jerome Michaels, MAI $2,700 R E Pitts & Associates, Inc. $2,250 Ralph Lauver $3,250 Two (2) proposals are required to establish fair market value and staff recommends accepting the proposals from the two (2) lowest bidders, Jerome Michaels and R. E. Pitts & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area and 22 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN JEROME MICHAELS AND R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 PROPOSED. (APPRAISAL WORK, 401 E. MONROE, 6. NEW BUSINESS FORMER KEY BANK DRIVE -THRU) C. South Bend Central Development Area (4) continued... authorized staff to retain Jerome Michaels and R. E. Pitts & Associates based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisal work, 401 E. Monroe, former Key Bank drive -thru) (5) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal work for three lots, NW corner of Hill and Colfax) Mr. Schalliol reported that to facilitate the acquisition of three (3) parcels on the northwest corner of Hill Street and Colfax Avenue, staff has determined an additional MAI appraisal needs to be completed to make a fair and accurate offer to the two owners of the properties. R. E. Pitts & Associates has provided a proposal for the three lots in the not -to- exceed amount of $2,250. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from R. E. Pitts & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND the Commission approved the request CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN R. E. PITTS & for professional services in the South ASSOCIATES BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES Bend Central Development Area and AND FEE PROPOSED. (APPRAISAL WORK FOR authorized staff to retain R. E. Pitts & THREE LOTS, NW CORNER OF HILL AND COLFAX) Associates based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisal IL work for three lots, NW corner of Hill and Colfax) 23 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (continued...) (6) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal services, Main & Monroe Streets) Mr. Williams reported that staff requested proposals from five (5) appraisers to appraise three (3) properties located at the corner of Main and Monroe Streets. Four proposals were received and are as follows: Appraisal Specialists $3,700 Farrington Appraisals $2,200 R. E. Pitts & Associates $4,750 Waszak Appraisals, Inc. $5,200 Due to the nature of the properties being commercial, staff solicited appraisals only from MAI certified appraisers. Staff recommends accepting the proposals from R. E. Pitts & Associates and Waszak Appraisals. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area and authorized staff to retain R. E. Pitts & Associates and Waszak Appraisals based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisal services, Main & ILMonroe Streets) 24 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES AND WASZAK APPRAISALS BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (APPRAISAL SERVICES, MAIN & MONROE STREETS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission ILRegular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (continued...) (7) Staff report on acquisition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. ( Franny's Restaurant) Mr. Rock reported that the property is located at 416 S. Main Street and is more commonly known as Franny's Restaurant. Staff sent a purchase offer to the owners in the amount of $105,000 based upon the average of two (2) independent appraisers. Staff has continued to negotiate with the property owners and the owners have made a counter offer of $175,000. IL Staff recommends accepting the counter offer of $175,000 for the following reasons. 14 ► This particular piece of property, if purchased, would give the Commission control of a quarter block for future development. ► The property has had several restaurants in the building, but none have been very successful. If the Commission purchases the property it could be used for another type of commercial venture that would fit in well with the new Bankruptcy Court located to the west of the property. ► The south side of the Downtown area is currently being developed and the purchase of this property along with what the Commission now owns could, with the right development, be a 25 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS C. South Bend Central Development Area (7) (continued...) major catalyst for future development on the south side of the Downtown area. ► Currently, staff is in negotiations for more property located to the south of Franny's Restaurant and the purchase of these properties would give the Commission half of a city block for future development. Ms. Greene noted that the property is currently vacant and there would be no relocation costs. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, FROM 1- SOURCE BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR LAND the Commission accepted the counter TRUST ##72- 0004 -01 -9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000.(416 S. MAIN STREET, FRANNY's offer from V Source Bank as Trustee RESTAURANT) for Land Trust #72- 0004 -01 -9 in the amount of $175,000. (416 S. Main Street, Franny's Restaurant) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisal work, Sample & Carroll -8 properties) Mr. Williams reported that staff requested proposals for the appraisal of eight (8) properties located at the southeast corner of East Sample and Carroll Streets in the Sample -Ewing 26 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) (continued...) Development Area. Three (3) proposals were received and are as follows: Jerome E. Michaels $2,400 R. E. Pitts & Associates $2,000 Waszak Appraisals, Inc. $1,900 Two (2) proposals are required to establish fair market value and staff recommends accepting the proposals from R. E. Pitts & Associates and Waszak Appraisals, Inc. ILUpon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and authorized staff to retain R. E. Pitts & Associates and Waszak Appraisals, Inc. based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisal work, Sample & Carroll -8 properties) (2) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Title work, Sample & Carroll -8 properties) Mr. Williams reported that staff requested proposals for title searches on eight (8) properties located at the southeast corner of East Sample and r' 27 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN R. E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES AND WASZAK APPRAISALS, INC. BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (APPRAISAL WORK, SAMPLE & CARROLL -8 PROPERTIES) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (2) (continued...) Carroll Streets in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Three (3) proposals were received and are as follows: Land Grant Title Group $ 880 Meridian Title Corporation $ 800 Metropolitan Title Corp. $1,800 Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Meridian Title Corporation. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and authorized staff to retain Meridian Title Corporation based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Title work, Sample & Carroll -8 properties) (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Survey work, Sample & Carroll -8 properties) Mr. Williams reported that staff requested proposals for Rule 12 Certificate of Survey on eight (8) properties located at the southeast corner of East Sample and Carroll Streets in the Sample -Ewing 28 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (TITLE WORK, SAMPLE & CARROLL -8 PROPERTIES) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (3) (continued...) Development Area. Three proposals were received and are as follows: Danch, Hamer & Associates $2,371 Lang, Feeney & Associates $ 675 Wightman Petrie, Inc. $ 800 Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area and authorized staff to retain Lang, Feeney & Associates based on the scope of services and fee proposed. (Survey work, Sample & Carroll -8 properties) (4) Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Studebaker Corridor Parcel 7) COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RETAIN LANG, FEENEY & ASSOCIATES BASED ON THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (SURVEY WORK, SAMPLE & CARROLL -8 PROPERTIES) Mr. Schalliol reported that there are STAFF REPORT ON STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR two (2) parties interested in Parcel 7 of PARCEL 7 the Studebaker Corridor disposition area. The City has been working with developers on the site for an extended period of time and staff has now requested that project proposals be submitted. As of 10:00 this morning, two (2) proposals have been received (W 29 Im South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (4) (continued...) for the site. These proposals will be presented to the Commission at its meeting of February 21, 2003. Formal action accepting a proposal will take place at the Regular Commission Meeting scheduled for March 7, 2003. E. Airport Economic Development Area There was no business in the Airport Economic Development Area. 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) Filing of Resolution No. 1953 amending the South Side Development Area Development Plan and setting a public hearing on Resolution No. 1953 for 10:00 a.m., February 21, 2003. Mr. Schalliol reported that Resolution No. 1953 adds five (5) properties to the acquisition list for the South Side 30 NO BUSINESS IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. V! South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 2003 6. NEW BUSINESS H. South Side Development Area (1) (continued...) Development Area Development Plan. All five (5) parcels are owned by Steven & Diane Monroe who will receive formal notification as required by State law. The properties are adjacent to the Fitterling Landfill site which is a brownfield site; therefore, the properties are being added to the acquisition list as part of a brownfield site and also as part of a larger development site that is being proposed for the area. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1953 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1953 for 10:00 a.m., February 21, 2003. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS No Progress Reports. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 21, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. 31 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1953 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1953 FOR 10:00 A.M., FEBRUARY 21, 2003. NO PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — February 7, 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 10:39 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President 32 ADJOURNMENT Donald E. Inks, Director