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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-02 Redevelopment Commission Minutes14 SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 15, 2002 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn 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. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2002. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2002. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2002. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted November 15, 2002 for approval. 209 STUDEBAKER - OLIVER Patton Boggs, LLP Schopf & Weiss L1 $ 755.93 2,564.50 A L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 15, 2002 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT South Bend Tribune 116.03 Tri County News, Inc. 93.31 Baker & Daniels 3,426.00 CB Richard Ellis 856.24 kV A �j Owners Association At Blackthorn 18,964.81 FM Stone Commercial 1,350.00 Edges Lawn Care 255.00 Baker & Daniels 277.01 414 SAMPLE -EWING Tri-M Construction, Inc. 16,070.00 Memorial Health Systems 3,232.00 Jonathan E. Baker 400.00 Jonathan E. Baker 400.00 420 SBCDA Meridian Title Corp. 100.00 Jerome Michaels 2,500.00 Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. 7,000.00 R. E. Pitts & Associates 2,000.00 Board of Park Commissioners 2,534.00 Edges Lawn Care 400.00 Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted November 15, 2002, and ordered the checks to be released. 59.974.40 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED NOVEMBER 15, 2002, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 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. 1919 determining to pay certain expenses incurred in the Sample -Ewing Development Area from Fund 433, The Redevelopment General Fund. Mr. Rock reported that Resolution No. 1919 appropriates monies from Fund 433, The Redevelopment General Fund, in the amount of $40,000. Ms. Greene noted that Fund 433 is comprised of revenues from miscellaneous service contracts as well as funds received from land sales. The funds being appropriated pursuant to Resolution No. 1919 come only from contract proceeds, not from land sale proceeds. Mr. Inks advised that the public hearing file was complete and requested the following items be entered into the record: A copy of the Notice of Hearing and affidavits from the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on November 1, 2002. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing (1) Public Hearing Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1919 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1919, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1919. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1919 ILdetermining to pay certain expenses incurred in the Sample -Ewing Development Area from Fund 433, The Redevelopment General Fund. B. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 749 S. Gladstone Avenue. (Evelyn B. Allender) Mr. Inks noted that the amount of the loan is $7,950 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 749 S. Gladstone. (Evelyn B. Allender) 4 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1919 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA FROM FUND 433, THE REDEVELOPMENT GENERAL FUND. COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 749 S. GLADSTONE. (EVELYN B. ALLENDER) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Housing (2) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1733 N. Johnson Street. (San Juana Sims) Mr. Inks noted that the amount of the loan is $3,750 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1733 N. Johnson Street. (San Juana Sims) C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 1922 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan and setting a Public Hearing for December 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1922 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1922 for 10:00 a.m., December 6, 2002 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (2) Filing of Resolution No. 1923 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year L COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1733 N. JOHNSON STREET. (SAN JUANA SIMS) COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1922 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1922 FOR 10:00 A.M., DECEMBER 6, 2002 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (2) continued... 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 December 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. (South Bend Central Development Area) Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1923 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1923 for 10:00 a.m., ILDecember 6, 2002 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal work on vacant lot, Main and Jefferson) Mr. Williams reported that four proposals were requested for appraisal services at the Main and Jefferson Street project site. Two responses were received and the proposals are as follows: Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $2,700 R. E. Pitts & Associates $2,500 Two proposals are required for appraisal work and staff recommends accepting the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. Pitts & Associates in the amounts of $2,700 and $2,500 respectively. pl COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1923 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1923 FOR 10:00 A.M., DECEMBER 6, 2002 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. A A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. Pitts for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal services, Main and Jefferson project) (4) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal work at 416 S. Main, Franny's Restaurant) Mr. Mathia reported that five proposals were requested for appraisal services for property located at 416 S. Main Street, commonly known as Franny's Restaurant. Three responses were received and the proposals are as follows: R. E. Pitts & Associates $2,750 Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $2,500 R. E. McCloskey & Assoc. $1,500 Two proposals are required for appraisal work and staff recommends accepting the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. McCloskey & Associates in the amounts of $2,500 and $1,500 respectively. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. McCloskey & Associates for professional services in the 7 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS FROM JEROME E. MICHAELS AND R. E. PITTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISAL SERVICES, MAIN AND JEFFERSON PROJECT) COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS FROM JEROME E. MICHAELS AND R. E. MCCLOSKEY & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISAL SERVICES, 416 S. MAIN, FRANNY's RESTAURANT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting November 15, 2002 L 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (4) continued... South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal services, 416 S. Main, Franny's Restaurant) (5) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal work at 119 W. Wayne, Wells Fargo Garage) Mr. Mathia reported that five proposals were requested for appraisal services for property located at 119 W. Wayne Street, commonly known as Wells Fargo Garage. Three ILresponses were received and the proposals are as follows: R. E. Pitts & Associates $5,500 Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $5,000 R. E. McCloskey & Assoc. $5,000 Two proposals are required for appraisal work and staff recommends accepting the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. McCloskey & Associates in the amounts of $5,000 each. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. McCloskey & Associates for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal services, 119 W. Wayne, Wells Fargo Garage) 8 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS FROM JEROME E. MICHAELS AND R. E. MCCLOSKEY & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISAL SERVICES, 119 W. WAYNE, WELLS FARGO GARAGE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 L 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (6) Commission approval requested for Letter of Proposal from Lehman & Lehman to provide professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Master Streetscape Plan, East Washington Area Streetscape Developent) Mr. Mathia reported that the proposal provides plans and designs for streetscape and associated development in a portion of the East Bank. The area under consideration is bounded by Jefferson Blvd. on the south, Colfax Street to the north, Hill Street to the west and St. Louis Street on the east. In addition, on East Washington Street, the area will extend one -half block to the east of St. Louis and west to Niles Avenue. On August 22, 2001, Lehman & Lehman was contracted by the Commission to develop a Master Plan for the East Bank area. That plan is nearly complete. The subject proposal will provide more detailed plans and specifications that will enable the Commission and the City to begin implementing the Master Plan. The subject proposal will also facilitate achievement of the goals and objectives of the Development Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area. In addition, it will assist in achieving certain objectives currently in place under a development agreement with Environmental Health Labs. Upon completion and approval of the plans and designs, Lehman and Lehman would be contracted for preparation of construction L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (6) continued... drawings and bid documents. The cost for the design phase is $8,000. The fee for the construction phase will be 7.35% of the construction costs. The cost for planning and design will be made part of the 7.35% fee, if the project proceeds past the planning and design phase. Staff recommends approval of the letter proposal, approving only the planning and design phase at this time in the not -to- exceed amount of $8,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the planning and design phase of the Letter of Proposal from Lehman & Lehman to provide professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Master Streetscape Plan, East Washington Area Streetscape Developent) (7) Commission approval requested for Resolution No.1925 Ratifying, Confirming and Approving Certain Actions Related to the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Expansion Project. Ms. Greene reported that Resolution No. 1925 relates to the development project known as the Underwriters Laboratories/ Environmental Health Labs Expansion Project. The City, Commission and Business Development Corporation agreed to assist with the expansion project in the form of streetscape improvements and 10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE OF THE LETTER OF PROPOSAL FROM LEHMAN & LEHMAN TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (MASTER STREETSCAPE PLAN, EAST WASHINGTON AREA STREETSCAPE DEVELOPENT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (7) continued... parking. Mr. Jon Hunt, Executive Director of Community and Economic Development, has been involved in negotiations with an adjacent property owner in order to facilitate the expansion. The status of the negotiations with the property owner are outlined in a letter dated November 8, 2002 from Jon Hunt to Phillip Panzica and further describing actions the City would be agreeable to take concerning the expansion project. Resolution No. 1925 is a ratification and approval of the actions proposed by Mr. Hunt in that letter. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1925 Ratifying, Confirming and Approving Certain Actions Related to the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Expansion Project. D. Sample -Ewing Development Area There was no business in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Filing of Resolution No. 1924 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 11 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 1925 RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO THE UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. EXPANSION PROJECT. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... a time when the same shall take effect and setting a Public Hearing for December 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. (Airport Economic Development Area) Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1924 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1924 for 10:00 a.m., December 6, 2002 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (2) Staff report on disposition of property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Corporate Office Park) Mr. Rock reported on the disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. Staff is in receipt of a proposal from Mr. Jack Young, whose company is known as the Storion Group, LLC., for the purchase of .7 acres of Lot 2C which is located in the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park. The purchase price for the property is $35,700. Mr. Young will be expanding his current project and constructing a 10,800 sq ft building. The required 10% faithful performance guaranty will be submitted promptly upon approval. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Storion Group, LLC. 12 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1924 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1924 FOR 10:00 A.M., DECEMBER 6, 2002 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Mr. Jack Young, Storion Group, LLC., for the purchase and development of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Corporate Office Park) (2) Commission approval requested for indemnification for the Jack Young project in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Corporate Office Park) Mr. Rock requested an indemnification for the Jack Young project in the Blackthorn Corporate Office Park. Mr. Young would like to begin construction immediately and is requesting access to Commission owned property. Staff is currently assembling the documentation for the Contract For Sale of Land and it is estimated the transaction will be complete by mid December. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved indemnification for the Jack Young project in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Corporate Office Park) F. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend Medical Services District. ILO-11 13 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM MR. JACK YOUNG, STORION GROUP, LLC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (BLACKTHORN CORPORATE OFFICE PARK) COMMISSION APPROVED INDEMNIFICATION FOR THE JACK YOUNG PROJECT IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (BLACKTHORN CORPORATE OFFICE PARK) THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting November 15, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. H. Other There was no other business. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Inks reported that the bonds from the TJX project were sold for $6,625,000. The interest rate is slightly under 4.34% and the bonds are in the name of the Redevelopment Commission. The project should be completed by the end of 2003. Ms. Greene noted that the City's Public Works Building is opening today. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for December 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Faccenda seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. (400, Robert W. Hunt, President 14 THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. THERE WAS NO OTHER BUSINESS. PROGRESS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT P / D nald E. Inks, Director