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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-02 Redevelopment Commission Minutesr. - -I C, SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 20, 2002 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn Legal Counsel: Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Mr. Jim Frick, South Gateway Association Mr. Phil Byrd Mr. Jeff Gibney, South Bend Heritage Foundation Mr. Jack Roberts, Madison Center Mr. Bruce Bancroft Mr. Chris Taelman Mr. Dean Bergeman 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6, 2002. The minutes of the regular meeting of THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF December 6, 2002 were not available for DECEMBER 6, 2002 WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR approval. APPROVAL.. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted December 20, 2002 for approval. IL 1 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT General Fund - Telephone $ 400.00 Marriott International 654.13 Tri County News 58.05 South Bend Tribune 74.82 U. S. Postal Service 62.09 East Race Printing & Graphics 27.90 Petty Cash 150.00 Travelmore 339.00 FedEx Express 27.21 324 FUND City of South Bend 27.69 Abonmarche Consultants 34,980.00 Metropolitan Title- Indiana, LLC 175.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA Geoff Newman 26,000.00 Jonathan E. Baker 400.00 Thomas General Construction 410.00 South Bend Water Works 565.28 Abonmarche Consultants 1,575.00 HS Altman, Inc. 150.00 CFH Landscape Service 3,495.00 Grauvogel & Associates 847.50 Meridian Title Corp. 50.00 Gene R. Duffin 1,080.00 Petty Cash 8.00 420 SBCDA Windmill Acres 1,750.00 Paul Fujawa Engineers, Inc. 25,080.00 Park Department 1,360.00 Jerome E. Michaels, MAI 2,700.00 Lehman & Lehman 2,485.98 Department of Law 793.74 The Troyer Group, Inc. 31,391.50 427 SAMPLE -EWING - CAPITAL FUND Meridian Title Corp. 150.00 Fitch Ratings 3,750.00 COIT 36,035.76 L G G $ 177,053.65 Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted December 20, 2002, 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 Hearing (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1928 ratifying and confirming Resolution No. 1914, designating the South Side Development Area, declaring the South Side 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. 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 December 6, 2002; (2) A statement from Mr. Schalliol that on December 10, 2002, 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; (4) Copy of 3 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED DECEMBER 20, 2002, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. Resolution No. 1928; and (5) As of 10:00 a.m. this morning, no written remonstrances were received. Mr. Schalliol reported that Resolution No. 1928 is the confirming resolution for the South Side Development Area. On November 1, 2002, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1914 which declared the area known as the South Side Development Area to be blighted and Resolution No. 1914 was then approved November 19, 2002 by the Area Plan Commission; Resolution No. 14202 and on November 25, 2002 by Common Council's Resolution No. 3136 -02. Today, staff is requesting that the Commission approve Resolution No. 1928 which is the confirming resolution related to the declaration and establishment of the South Side Development Area. As part of Resolution No. 1928 the Development Plan, IL TIF financing mechanisms, fair market value or conditions for relocation and benefits for relocation will be approved. Resolution No. 1928 includes nineteen (19) Findings of Fact based upon evidence submitted to the Commission concerning declaration of the South Side Development Area as blighted. Mr. Schalliol highlighted several of the Findings of Fact as follows: — There is a substantial presence in the Area of excessive vacant land, abandoned or vacant buildings, old buildings, excessive vacancies, substandard structures and delinquency in the payment of real property taxes. — The Area is blighted and constitutes a menace to the social and economic interests of the City of South Bend. — The Development Plan for the Area delineates for sub -areas to be known as (1) IL the East Ireland Road sub -area; (2) the cel Erskine Hills sub -area; (3) the South Gateway sub -area; and (4) the Michigan and Main Street Commercial Corridor sub -area. — The Development Plan allows for the designation of an overlay area within the Erskine Hill sub -area for a Sales Tax Increment Finance (STIF) District. — The Development Plan cannot be achieved without the designation of the area as a redevelopment area because of the presence of both "brownfield" and "greyfield" conditions, and because of the existence of blighted conditions. — The Development Plan will allow opportunities for the master planning of traffic circulation, infrastructure upgrades and development, master signage and control, landscaping and site design control and general development planning. — The Development Plan conforms to other development and redevelopment plans for IL the City of South Bend and conforms to the comprehensive plan of the City of South Bend. Ms. Greene asked if, through the course of studies prepared and presented to the Commission, there have been any private developments that would not require the Commission's involvement and if it is necessary for public investment in this area to alleviate the conditions of blight. Mr. Schalliol responded that there are small parcels that may redevelop themselves under private development without City assistance, but due to the general conditions of the area, large development opportunities will require City assistance. The City is currently working with several developers which will require City assistance to facilitate proposed actions. c; Ms. Greene requested an explanation of what would constitute City assistance. Mr. Schalliol replied financial assistance, land acquisition assistance, new infrastructure assistance and utilities /roadway assistance. Ms. Greene asked if the Plan presented to the Commission provides evidence of the tangible benefits of the redevelopment area to the City of South Bend and its citizens. Mr. Schalliol noted some of the basic tangible benefits will be a revitalized commercial area, higher taxable property through new development opportunities, upgrades in traffic circulation patterns resulting in new industrial opportunities and opportunities for new residential growth in the southern region. Ms. Greene noted a letter was received from the law firm of Schindler and Olson on behalf of Penn - Harris- Madison School Corporation (PHM). In summary, a portion of PHM falls within the proposed Ireland Road TIF District that is being considered as part of Resolution No. 1928. PHM has expressed interest in the proposed TIF District and has a concern with respect to any action that might adversely affect the assessed value, as it would have an impact on their budget and financial planning. PHM is requesting that the Commission keep Schindler and Olson advised as to the progress and plans for the Ireland Road TIF District as it may affect PHM. In addition, a written confirmation of the Commission's understanding that the TIF District would not affect the assessed value for residential development, including single family residences and multi family apartment developments was requested. It was noted that the letter was requesting information ILI 6 only and was not a written remonstrance against the TIF District or the redevelopment area. Mr. Inks advised State law does prescribe that single family homes and duplexes are excluded from the TIF District; however, multi family residential is not excluded. Ms. Greene advised that currently there are no multi family apartment developments in the proposed TIF District. Ms. Greene instructed the Schindler and Olson letter received on behalf of PHM be incorporated within the record. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1928. Resolution No. 1928 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. Mr. Jim Frick, President of the South Gateway Association introduced himself. The South Gateway Association currently has 204 members in 210 locations. The association has approximately 80 businesses located in the proposed South Side Development Area. Mr. Frick believes the new development area is a tremendous opportunity for South Bend and considers the plan to be the stimulus for future growth. The South Gateway Association is very excited and is firmly behind the designation of the development area. Mr. Hunt asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak. There being no one else who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1922, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1928. c, Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 1928 Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION No. 1914, DESIGNATING THE SOUTH SIDE Commission approved Resolution No. 1928 DEVELOPMENT AREA, DECLARING THE SOUTH ratifying and confirming Resolution SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA TO BE BLIGHTED, No. 1914, designating the South Side APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND Development Area, declaring the South Side CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH RELOCATION Development Area to be blighted, approving PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE, AND ESTABLISHING a development plan and conditions under p p AN ALLOCATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX which relocation payments will be made, INCREMENTAL FINANCING. and establishing an allocation area for purposes of tax incremental financing. B. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the South Bend Home Improvement Program for property located at 749 S. Gladstone Avenue. (Evelyn B. Allender) Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan is $8,350 and the amount of the grant is IL $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME Commission approved the Loan and Grant IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 749 S. GLADSTONE. (EVELYN B. in accordance with the South Bend Home ALLENDER) Improvement Program for property located at 749 S. Gladstone. (Evelyn B. Allender) (2) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the South Bend Home Improvement Program for property located at 1233 N. Meade Street. (Ima Gean Cutler) Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan is $9,750 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME Commission approved the Loan and Grant IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY G8 in accordance with the South Bend Home LOCATED AT 1233 N. MEADE STREET. (IMA Improvement Program for property located GEAN CUTLER) at 1233 N. Meade Street. (Ima Gean Cutler) (3) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the South Bend Home Improvement Program for property located at 433 S. Edison Avenue. (Marsha Jones) Ms. Greene noted that the applicant was not Marcia Jones of the Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Inks reported that the amount of the loan is $1,700 and the amount of the grant is $1,586.75. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOUTH BEND HOME Commission approved the Loan and Grant IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 433 S. EDISON AVENUE. (MARSHA in accordance with the South Bend Home JONES) Improvement Program for property located at 433 S. Edison Avenue. (Marsha Jones) (4) Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1349 E. Dubail in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Daniel J. Kois) Mr. Inks reported that under the Rental Rehab loan program ten percent of the loan is waived each year if the conditions of the program are met. The dwelling has been inspected by the Building Department and all program conditions have been met. This Certificate of Waiver forgives $606.72 as of August 1, 2002. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1349 E. Commission approved the Certificate of DUBAIL. (DANIEL J. KOIS) Waiver for property located at 1349 E. Dubail. (Daniel J. Kois) L 9 (5) Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 1349 E. Dubail. (Daniel J. Kois) Mr. Inks advised that all obligations under the Real Estate Mortgage and Security Agreement related to the Rental Rehab loan for 1349 E. Dubail have been waived or satisfied and the mortgage may be released. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 1349 E. Dubail. (Daniel J. Kois) (6) Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1526 Webster in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Daniel J. Kois) Mr. Inks reported that under the Rental Rehab loan program ten percent of the loan is waived each year if the conditions of the program are met. The dwelling has been inspected by the Building Department and all program conditions have been met. This Certificate of Waiver forgives $850.00 as of February 21, 2002. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1526 Webster. (Daniel J. Kois) (7) Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 1526 Webster. (Daniel J. Kois) Mr. Inks advised that all obligations under 10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1349 E. DUBAIL. (DANIEL J. KOIS) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1526 WEBSTER. (DANIEL J. KOIS) the Real Estate Mortgage and Security Agreement related to the Rental Rehab loan for 1526 Webster have been waived or satisfied and the mortgage may be released. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for property located at 1526 Webster. (Daniel J. Kois) C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 1930 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2002 and ending December 31, 2002, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect and setting a public hearing for Monday, December 30, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rock reported that the monies, in the amount of $11,000, are reimbursements from the South Bend Central Development Area TIF for the expenses of the South Bend Central Development Area Building Operations Budget —Fund 424 which includes the Wayne Street Garage, Wayne Street Garage Retail Space and the Palais Royale Retail Spaces. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1930 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1930 for 10:00 a.m., December 30, 2002 at a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (2) Commission approval requested for 11 COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1526 WEBSTER. (DANIEL J. KOIS) COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1930 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1930 FOR 10:00 A.M., DECEMBER 30, 2002 AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. 14 Resolution No. 1932 accepting the transfer of real property from the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. (Palais Royale) Mr. Schalliol reported the South Bend Redevelopment Authority transferred real property commonly known as the Palais Royale Building to the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the purpose of selling the property for alternate use and redevelopment. Resolution No. 1932 accepts the transfer of the property, subject to an easement preserved and retained by the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Schalliol provided the Commission with copies of the document detailing Preservation and Retention of Permanent Easement for Use and Occupancy executed by the Redevelopment Authority on December 18, 2002. Contained in the document are maps of specific designated spaces within the Palais Building that are included within the easement. Mr. Schalliol noted that the Redevelopment Commission approved Ballroom/Conference Center use of the property at its regular meeting on December 6, 2002. The disposition of the property will take place on December 30, 2002. Staff recommends accepting the transfer of real property as submitted, subject to the easement preserved and retained by the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1932 accepting the transfer of real property from the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. (Palais Royale) (3) Commission approval requested for 12 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1932 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (PALMS ROYALE) Resolution No. 1933 ratifying, confirming and approving certain actions previously taken related to the Hotel LaSalle adaptive re -use project. Mr. Schalliol read portions of a letter dated December 19, 2002, signed by Mr. Jon Hunt, Executive Director of the Department of Redevelopment to Ms. Laura Guy, Executive Director of Downtown South Bend, Inc. as follows: "The City of South Bend is pleased to endorse and support Dowtown South Bend's decision to purchase the former Hotel LaSalle property. The decision to acquire and hold the property for a twelve month period while recruiting a private- sector development partner is a major step for Downtown South Bend, and is not without some risk and organizational investment. The Hotel LaSalle is a significant downtown building and landmark which, if properly rehabilitated as a mix -use facility, will enhance downtown's ambience and contribute to its physical redevelopment and economic revitalization ". The letter includes an attachment detailing six provisions that are part of the Hotel LaSalle project. Staff is requesting the Commission review the Letter Agreement, which is part of the project proposal, and approve as submitted. Mr. Greene advised that Mr. Jon Hunt has previously signed the letter; therefore, Resolution No. 1933 would be ratifying Mr. Jon Hunt's actions with respect to the Hotel LaSalle project. Ms. Greene noted that Commissioner Matt Kahn is on the Board of Downtown South Bend and will be abstaining from the vote on Resolution No. 1933. Also, Mr. Robert Hunt, President of the Redevelopment L, 13 Commission, was previously on the Board of Downtown South Bend; however, Mr. Hunt has tendered his resignation and such resignation has been accepted by Downtown South Bend. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1933 ratifying, confirming and approving certain actions previously taken related to the Hotel LaSalle adaptive re -use project. Mr. Kahn abstained from the vote. D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission authorization requested to allow the City of South Bend Division of Engineering to store clean topsoil at the former Studebaker Stamping Plant located at 601 W. Broadway. (TJX Project) ILMr. Laurent reported that the Division of Engineering has requested permission to temporarily store clean topsoil on the stamping plant property for a period not to exceed one year. The topsoil is overburden removed from the TJX site, and will ultimately be used as cover material for the Fredrickson Park remediation project. Staff has worked with Engineering to determine a suitable location for the topsoil. The location determined to be most suitable for the temporary storage is located along Franklin Street on the eastern edge of the stamping plant property. The location is outside the perimeter security fence and allows for transportation and storage of the topsoil to occur without the need for any contractors to enter the site proper. Boundaries of any properties not owned by the Commission have been flagged in order 14 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1933 RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN RELATED TO THE HOTEL LASALLE ADAPTIVE RE -USE PROJECT. MR. KAHN ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE. to ensure those properties are not ILinadvertently used for any activities relating to the transportation, storage or removal of the topsoil. Staff recommends approval of the request from the Division of Engineering to conduct temporary storage of clean topsoil on the stamping plant property subject to the receipt of an indemnity agreement. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the City of South Bend Division of Engineering to store clean topsoil at the former Studebaker Stamping Plant located at 601 W. Broadway subject to receipt of indemnification. (TJX Project) (2) Commission approval requested for a Deed of Gift from the Northern Indiana Center for History for donated items. (Oliver Plow Works) Mr. Laurent reported that a Deed of Gift has been requested from the Northern Indiana Center for History for items found at the former Oliver Plow Works property. A cornerstone and time capsule were discovered and removed from the Oliver Administration Building prior to demolition and donated to the Northern Indiana Center for History on September 3, 2002. Staff recommends approval of the Deed of Gift transferring the donated items, including the 1967 cornerstone, time capsule and associated items to the Northern Indiana Center for History. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a request for a Deed of Gift from the Northern Indiana Center for History for donated items. (Oliver Plow 15 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DIVISION OF ENGINEERING TO STORE CLEAN TOPSOIL AT THE FORMER STUDEBAKER STAMPING PLANT LOCATED AT 601 W. BROADWAY SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF INDEMNIFICATION. (TJX PROJECT) COMMISSION APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A DEED OF GIFT FROM THE NORTHERN INDIANA CENTER FOR HISTORY FOR DONATED ITEMS. (OLIVER PLOW WORKS) Works) E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 1931 amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. Mr. Inks requested that Item 6.E.1. be COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.E.1. tabled. There were no objections and the Commission tabled item 6.E.1. F. South Bend Medical Services District G. West Washington - Chapin Development Area H. Other (1) Commission approval requested to send the Certificate of Tax Increment Finance Replacement Amount Worksheet to the Department of Local Government Finance. Mr. Rock reported that due to new tax restructure in 2003, the TIF areas will be losing an estimated $672,000. The Tax Increment Finance Replacement Amount Worksheet provides for an automatic tax levy on a redevelopment district to generate sufficient taxes to replace the amount lost due to changes in the property tax replacement credit for the school general fund. The worksheet, which must be filed by December 31, 2002, preserves the option to levy the tax or not. That decision will be finalized by the Mayor and the Common Council. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED A REQUEST TO SEND Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the THE CERTIFICATE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCE Commission approved a request to send the REPLACEMENT AMOUNT WORKSHEET TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT Certificate of Tax Increment Finance FINANCE. Replacement Amount Worksheet to the 16 Department of Local Government Finance. (2) Madison Center Presentation. Mr. Hunt introduced Mr. Jack Roberts to deliver a presentation on plans for future development of the Madison Center. Mr. Roberts explained that Madison Center provides psychiatric and addiction services for South Bend and surrounding communities. There are currently 1,100 employees representing an annual payroll of $45M, with an operating budget of approximately $50M per year. Madison Center has experienced amazing growth in the past five to ten years. Several lots and homes around Madison Center facilities have been purchased for future building opportunities, including the Irish Connection which was purchased eighteen months ago. A campus concept has been created with site ILI improvements and landscaping. Presently, Madison Center is approximately 26-27 acres. Future acquisitions are estimated to increase the campus to 40 acres. Providing community interest exists, twenty percent of the Center's future capacity is contemplated for first floor retail, commercial and professional office space. These for - profit businesses will be required to pay real estate taxes. Mr. Roberts stated that Madison Center is very interested in acquiring the Design Packaging property, owned by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. The property, if purchased, would be developed over a period of time from three to fifteen years. Ms. Greene noted that, in the past, there have been access issues regarding the City's r' 17 riverwalk which is located on the west side of Madison Center's campus. Ms. Greene asked if Madison Center's comprehensive plan addresses those issues. Mr. Roberts advised that the City was given property and right -of -way to construct the walkway across the Madison campus. It was noted that the walkway is highly used and also adds ambience to the campus. Mr. Roberts requested that Madison Center be notified of future difficulties with access issues. Jeff Gibney of the South Bend Heritage Foundation informed the Commission that Madison Center has included South Bend Heritage in the planning process for future development, particularly in its role as an organizer of development on the northeast side for the NNRO, Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization. Mr. Roberts will be making a similar presentation in early 2003 to the NNRO Board. Mr. Gibney expressed that further development of the Madison site is an asset to future planning and development for the St. Joseph Hospital site; however cautioned he Madison Center on making the available retail and office space affordable for prospective tenants. Mr. Kahn advised that he was excited to see the amount of potential retail included in the Madison Center project, which will hopefully provide stimulus and growth in the area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock highlighted the 2002 Progress Report as follows and requested a copy of 18 the full report be attached to the minutes. Studebaker /Oliver — Acquired Oliver Plow Works, March 2002 (999,999 sft.). — Acquired South Bend Stamping Plant, March 2002 (1,370,000 sft.). — Completed first phase of Oliver demolition. — Awarded second phase of Oliver demolition. Work to be completed by July 2003. Sample -Ewing Development Area — $48.7 million in investment in the SEDA. — All aspects of the TJX project including land acquisition, disposition, site preparation and building construction are all completed or underway. — Rehab of the Wenger Homestead is completed. — Five American Home Dreams completed ILand two currently under construction. Aimort Economic Development Area — $20 million in investment in the AEDA. — 547,000 sft of new construction. — Tech Data currently under construction (325,000 sft). — Bosch Phase I and lI, a $7.4 million project, has been completed. South Bend Central Development Area — $19.5 million in investment in the SBCDA. — Completion of Environmental Health Labs new building. — Completed MOU and Development Agreement with Memorial Hospital for future expansion. Other — Designation of South Side Development 19 G Area and projects related to South Side. Mr. Rock expressed pride in the excellent performance and accomplishments of staff in 2002. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled to be a Special Meeting on December 30, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT NEXT COMMISSION MEETING There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Jones seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. I Vice Pr 4i t Marcia I. Jones 14 20 L' J/ z (� z/' D nald E. Inks, Director RECEIVED SCHINDLER AND OLSON BEG 0 2002 ATTORNEYS AT LAW 122 SOUTH MILL STREET P.O. BOX 100 JAMES J. OLSON MISHAWAKA. INDIANA 46546-0100 JOHN W. SCHINDLER (1884-1971) JOHN SCHINDLER. ►R. (574) 259 -5461 LEO VAN TILBURY (1900 -1966) (RETIRED) FAX (574) 259 -5462 jolsonesq ®aol.com December 19, 2002 Mr. William Schalliol Project Director South Bend Redeveiopment Commission County /City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Proposed Ireland Road TIF District Dear Mr. Schalliol: Please be advised that we represent the Penn - Harris - Madison School Corporation and have been requested on their behalf to advise you of their concern and interest in the proposed Ireland Road TIF District that is being considered by the City of South Bend, As I am sure you are aware, school corporations are very concerned about any action that could adversely affect their assessed valuation since assessed valuation has a serious impact on their budget and financial planning. Although we do not have all of the details of the proposed TIF District, it appears that a portion of said district will fall within the boundaries of the school boundaries of the Penn- Harris- Madison School Corporation. This would be in the area of Ireland Road east of Ironwood Road and more particularly in the area of the current Irish riiiis Apartments. As you are probably aware, I.C. 36- 7 -14 -39 includes in the definition of "base assessed value" the value of any property that is assessed as residential property, which means that it would therefore be excluded from the TIF District. The statute was intended to provide some relief to school corporations where multi family or single family residences were built which generated children to be sent to the local school without the benefit of the assessed value created by said residential development. We are, therefore, requesting that you keep us advised as to the progress and plans for the Ireland Road TIF District as it may affect the Penn - Harris - Madison School Corporation. We would also appreciate receiving written confirmation from you of your understanding that said r° 14 -2- TIF District would not affect assessed valuation for new residential development, including single family residences and multi family apartment developments. If you have any other questions regarding the matter, please let us know. JJO: sr cc: Dr. Vickie Markavitch, Superintendent Mr. John Prince, Executive Director of Business 14 Very truly yo s, r i I James J. Olson t1��1 y C7 N1 Z o J ° c� o Q � o � X z < m z Q h w < >- V 0 z z LL) 0 o J O O ° < z� - _ v V) r. O N N O V 0 a) .O O r. tp o •r1 %D fd N > b 'a' VI U a) Pa H a) x • 1 o 4J r 1 al U (1) r-A 4-3 fYI OI1 -r, L) ?i 3 •n 4J G 4-) O �j �j z w to u N .y 1 zi IY', IT'e t' '••i . • SOUTH 6 Community & Economic Development lees 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 ♦ Phone 574/235 -9371 ♦ Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: Owen Rock Subject: 2002 Progress Report Date: 2/20/02 Studebaker /Oliver 1. Acquired Oliver Plow Works - March 2002 - 999,900 s.f. 2. Acquired South Bend Stamping Plant - March 2002 - 1,370,000 s.f. 3. Completed first phase of Oliver demolition - 55,000 s.f., environmental conditions in buildings - completed summer 2002. 4. Awarded second phase of Oliver demolition - 935,000 s.f, and underground foundations etc. Work to be completed by July 2003. IL 5. Prepared Studebaker /Oliver Redevelopment Project report and distributed it to city departments, public offices, local libraries, mailing list of about 1,000. 6. Relocated Jamil Packaging warehouse operation from Oliver Building #29. 7. Submitted application to Petroleum Remediation Grant Incentive program for source area at stamping plant. IDEM /IDFA have not completed their review yet. Should hear in early 2003. 8. Submitted initial application to EDA for site improvements in Studebaker /Oliver area. EDA 9. is reviewing. Prepared and submitted VRP application for Area A (South of Sample St, East of Praire Avenue, see map attached) to IDEM. 10. Conducted environmental tests to delineate and determine extent of plumes from Areas A (South of Sample St, East of Praire Avenue, see map attached) and C (Oliver P1owComplex, see map attached). 11. Conducted 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.). This is required prior to writing demolition specs for any of these buildings. Interior assessment of South Bend Lathe (466,000 s.f.) will be completed in February. 12. Finalizing Remediation Work Plan for Areas A (South of Sample St, East of Praire Avenue, see map attached) and C (Oliver P1owComplex, see map attached) - Indiana Voluntary Remediation Program. 13. Developing recommendations for institutional controls as part of remediation strategy for Areas A (South of Sample St, East of Praire Avenue, see map attached) and C (Oliver PlowComplex, see map attached). What We Do Today Makes A Difference! Pr \wpdata \COMMISSI \2002 yearly reportwpd Y 14. Made 7 presentations to community organizations about the Studebaker /Oliver project. 15. Prior to the start of demolition, conducted 26 tours of the Oliver Plow site for various groups. 16. Organized "Oliver: A Day for Memories" in conjunction with the Northern Indiana Center for History. Approximately 50 people attended the September 3rd event. 17. Have begun negotiations with three potential users of the Oliver Industrial Park. 18. Hired appraisers to prepare disposition appraisals for Oliver Industrial Park. The property should go up for bid in February/March 2003. 19. Conducted engineering study of Oliver Boilerhouse and Old Forge Shop (buildings 46 and 47) in order to determine structural stabilization and redevelopment costs. 20. Had discussions with Hart Parr Oliver Collectors Association and local historic preservation groups regarding the preservation of structures and possibility of locating a museum on the Oliver site. 21. Worked with other department staff and city engineering staff on location of new road for Oliver Industrial Park to try to have it align with relocated United Drive. 22. Worked with environmental attorneys to search for insurance documentation in archives in order to pursue insurance recovery as a funding source. 23. Consulted with environmental attorneys to pursue our claim filed with Allied Products' bankruptcy. The judge is expected to rule on several motions in early January. 24. Established a Community Revitalization Enhancement District (CREED) in order to capture sales tax increment and state income tax increment from the CREED. 25. Prepared packet of information for funding request to Department of Transportation for ILinfrastructure improvements for the Studebaker /Oliver project. Brownfields 26. Submitted application for $1,000,000 Brownfield Revolving Loan for Fredrickson Park. Loan was submitted to IDFA for Indiana's EPA funded loan program. Project has been approved. Final paperwork should come soon. Expect to have major remediation work completed before summer and entire project within one year. Project only includes remediation and site cleanup. Private funds must be raised for new park and outdoor educational, environmental classroom. 27. 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. IDEM is still working on documents for this program so money has not yet been released. 28. Submitted initial proposal to US EPA for $200,000 Assessment Grant, $500,000 Revolving Loan Fund Grant, $200,000 Cleanup Grant for stamping plant, $200,000 Cleanup Grant for interior remediation of Oliver Boiler House and $200,000 Cleanup Grant for remediation at LaSalle Park/Beck's Lake. Expect to hear in January if we are invited to submit a final proposal for any or all of these projects. 29. Established Brownfield Team for City of South Bend. Team has met four times since September. Purpose is to prioritize projects, improve communications, coordinate activities, prioritize grant applications and to prioritize investment of City resources. HAwpdata \C0MMISSI\2002 yearly report pd What We Do Today Makes A Difference! a (600� Team will be expanded in early 2003 to include additional staff from engineering, building department, GIS, community and economic development, County Health department and others involved in brownfield development. 30. Conducted Brownfield Data Base /GIS training for approximately 15 people. Data base will be expanded in 2003 to cover entire city. Andy Laurent will head up this activity. 31. Provided environmental information/advice to Business Assistance team staff on approximately five potential development sites. 32. Met with a local developer on a potential brownfield project in the South Bend Central Development Area. Sample Ewing Development Area 1. $48.7 Million in investment in the SEDA 2. Construction completed for Miami Auto Glass on South Michigan 3. Acquisition of 11 parcels in Southeast Neighborhood area 4. All aspects of the TJX project including land acquisition, disposition, site preparation and building construction 5. Land sale to Old Fort Building Supply 6. Project scoping for United Beverage and United Drive project 7. 8. Received a $1,050,000 Million dollar grant from IDOC for TJX project Completion of land trades and land acquisition from New Hope Church 9. Relocation of Collins Music to Miami Street and demolition of building for Life Treatment Centers. 10. YWCA is now under construction 11. New SE park is under construction 12. Rehab of the Wenger Home is completed 13. Five American Home Dreams completed - two more currently under construction 14. Oliver School demolition bids are out. 15. New curb and sidewalks constructed along south Michigan Street. 16. New central firestation site has been confirmed on the corner of Broadway and Michigan. 17. Two relocations were completed this year. 14 Airport Economic Development Area 1. $20 Million in investment in the AEDA 2 547,000 sq. ft. constructed 3. Tech Data - 325,000 sq /ft, re- alignment of water and sewer. 4. Bosch Phase I and II - $7.4 million, re- alignment of Bendix Drive, 4 neighborhood meetings, managed loans and grants, project manager for construction, HAwpdata\C0MMISSI \2002 yearly report.wpd What We Do Today Makes A Difference! / � N (011 liason between City and Bosch for all phases. 5. TCU - new bank on Portage, extension of sewer 6. Expansion of Federal Mogul 7. Ely Chemical - new company to U.S. 8. Advantage Puck - Moved from Mish. to S.B. 9. Blackthorn Childcare Committee - worked on study of AEDA need for childcare facilities and developed map and poster for awareness 10. Olive Road Bridge over the Toll Road - worked w/ T.R. Authority on redesign of bridge 11. Constructed new Blackthorn West Signage 12. Transpo Stakeholder Committee - worked on alt. bus routes throughout St. Joe County 13. Directed interns to: a. developed TIF study for lost revenues based on County assessment. b. property study of the new southside TIF and STIF. c. Blad Farm Study of property. 14. R -O -W acquisition for Olive Road and bridge 15. 2 presentations on Blackthorn Development - group from Illinios and a school 16. Hotel on Technology Drive - Start of construction in 2003, design approval with Bldg Dept. complete 17. Currently working with Olinger's on new building site in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park 18. Working with ALRO on development of 27 acres at the ne corner of By -pass and Toll Road 19. Insurance notification to Bond Trustees - both for AEDA and Public Works 20. Wellhead Protection Planning Team GVW - completed IL21. 22. Juvenile Detention Facility - completed 23. Creation of 60' easement for new road in U.S. 31 Ind. Park. 24. Working with AEP on burying power lines and creating area for multiple redundant fiber connectivity - also working with Kevin Smith and Public Works on the second part of this activity 25. Multiple business visits - South Bend, Mishawaka and Elkart 26. 2 resolutions to expand AEDA 27. Worked with concerned businesses and AEP about power issues within the AEDA 28. On -going work with Lincolnway Reroute with SB Regional Airport 29. Currently extending sewer for over 200 new homes on Steve Cooreman property 30. Sold 19 acres to Steve Cooreman to build new homes 31. Currently working with Jack Young to construct a new building in the Corporate Park 32. Donated homes purchased on Olive Road to the Fire Department for training. 33. Expansion of PEI Gensis South Bend Central Development Area 1. $19.5 Million in SBCDA 2. Closing on AEC property from Crowe Chizek 3. Crowe, Chizek - finalization and final repayment of IDOC grant H: \wpdata \C0MMISSI\2002 yearly repon.wpd What We Do Today Makes A Difference! D C+J A 4. On -going work with Waters Edge project 5. Closing on 401 E Monroe (Key Bank Building) 6. Completion of Environmental Health Labs New Building 7. Near completion of the updated East Bank Plan 8. Work on East Washington Street/EHL master planning 9. On -going work with Studebaker National Museum on acquisition of new facility 10. Union Station/South Street master planning project 11. On -going work with Bell Parts Supply 12. On -going work with Northern Electric 13. Project scoping for Kevin Smith/Lone Wolf/Blackthorn Central Technology Park 14. Completed MOU and Development Agreement with Memorial for future expansion. 15. Developed and Evaluation Report and Recommendations for three Parking Garages. 16. Worked with DTSB to develop new design guidelines and implementation program, this should be ready for a pilot program early 2003. 17. Main and Jefferson Project - 1st Source land acquisition, alley vacation, subdivision 18. Knights of Columbus/EHL Parking Lot resolution 19. Acquisition of NW corner of Hill & Colfax 20. Currently working on the disposition of Crescent Street properties Other 1. Began engineering survey on Omniplex and will complete redevelopment plan early 2003. 2. Designation of South Side Development Area and projects related to South Side 3. Target/UND master planning project 4. Camarios/UND NE Neighborhood/St. Joe Med Center project 5. Assisting in rewriting South Bend Zoning Ordinance 6. Developed contract database for the past 5 years 7. Developed lease database for the past 3 years H: \wpdata \COIWVIISSI \2002 yearly mport -pd What We Do Today Makes A Difference!