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Home My WebLink About10-18-02 Redevelopment Commission Minutes14 SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2002 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member Absent: Legal Counsel: 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn Ms. M. Catherine Roemer Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Thomas L. Bodnar Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Bob Case, Senior Economic Development Planner Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Mr. Marco Mariani, Assistant Director, Comm. Planning Ms. Pam Paluszewski, Legal Mr. Dick Griffen Mr. Bill Hunt Ms. Charlotte Sobel, South Bend Heritage Mr. John Byorni, Area Plan Commission Mr. Terry Bland, South Bend Tribune Mr. Jim Freeman, Abonmarche Consultants 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 2002. Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 2002. t, ' COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2002. LI! A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) B. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 27, 2002. Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 27, 2002. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2002. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted October 18, 2002 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT National Development Council Training Division $ 925.00 Andy Laurent 211.20 Insty -Print 235.50 General Fund - Telephone 238.22 Boise Cascade Office Products 120.95 Print Shop 110.00 Holiday Inn Inner Harbor 781.88 South Bend Tribune 235.04 Inner Harbor Marriott 290.25 R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. 2,500.00 Jerome E. Michaels, MAI 1,500.00 Tri County News, Inc. 44.66 American Planning Association 225.00 Eldon Schaffer 211.88 324 FUND Northern Indiana Public Service Company 11,373.00 The Frame Factory, Inc. 108.80 Meridian Title Corp. 185.00 Abonmarche Consultants, LLC 900.00 City of South Bend 73.81 Williams Aerial and Mapping, Inc. 4,330.00 Magic Carpet Turf Farms 330.00 2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 ILI 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS CONT. F. P. Woll 855.00 Shamrock Network Design 450.00 SiteScapes Inc. 75.00 J. F. New & Associates 715.00 Edges Lawn Care 255.00 414 SAMPLE -EWING Niblock Excavating & Asphalt 70,907.13 Jonathan E. Baker 800.00 William Wickliffe/Robert Berg 3,575.00 CFH Landscape Services 3,515.00 Metropolitan Title -IN, LLC 54,668.00 420 SBCDA Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. 1,200.00 Edges Lawn Care 400.00 IL 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. 7,000.00 $ 144,415.13 Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted October 18, 2002, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 3 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED OCTOBER 18, 2002, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Tax Abatements (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1915 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 204 Tutt Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (WAV Industries, LLC) Mr. Rock advised that a request was made by Mr. Jeffrey McGowan, CPA for WAV Industries, Inc. to table Item 6.A.1. until the November 1, 2002 Redevelopment Commission Meeting. There were no objections and the Commission tabled item 6.A.1. B. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 2426 Grace Street. (Mary Kowalski) Mr. Rock noted that the amount of the loan request is $5,050 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 2426 Grace Street. (Mary Kowalski) (2) Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 2107 S. Scott Street. (Lorenza Rivera) 4 COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.A.1. COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2426 GRACE STREET. MARY KOWALSKI) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Housing (2) continued... Mr. Rock noted that the amount of the loan request is $7,850 and the amount of the grant is $7,500. Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, 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 2107 S. Scott Street. (Lorenza Rivera) C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Letter Agreement between Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc., City of South Bend, South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc., and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission related to site acquisition for Fire Station No. 2 relocation. (Memorial Hospital expansion project) Mr. Rock reported that Fire Station 2, located near Memorial Hospital, will be relocated under an Agreement with Memorial Hospital in regards to their expansion project. The South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc. is assembling property on the corner of Lincolnway West and Chapin Street which will constitute the site for a new fire station. Memorial Hospital is willing to advance the sum of $300,000 to South Bend Heritage Foundation for the purchase of a portion of the site, providing it will receive full credit for the $300,000 as part of the payment COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2107 S. SCOTT STREET. (LORENZA RIVERA) 14 3 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... which Memorial Hospital is required to make under that Agreement. In the event that Memorial Hospital and the Commission do not execute the Agreement by December 1, 2002, the Commission will refund the $300,000 to Memorial Hospital no later than January 30, 2003. Mr. Rock noted that the Agreement commits an investment by Memorial Hospital of approximately $150M over the next ten years. The Agreement is expected to be executed within the next week. Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved a Letter Agreement between Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc., City of South Bend, South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc., and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission related to site acquisition for Fire Station No. 2 relocation. (Memorial Hospital expansion project) (2) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Survey, replat and alley vacation, Main and Jefferson project) Mr. Schalliol reported that a proposal was received from Lang, Feeney and Associates, Inc. to perform general survey, replat and alley vacation work on the Main and n COMMISSION APPROVED A LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BEND, INC., CITY OF SOUTH BEND, SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC., AND THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATED TO SITE ACQUISITION FOR FIRE STATION No. 2 RELOCATION. (MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. South Bend Central Development Area (2) continued... Jefferson project site. The total amount of the proposal is $4,000; however, the amount excludes the potential for additional or unanticipated filing fees. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Lang, Feeney and Associates, Inc. in the not -to- exceed amount of $5,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Lang, Feeney and Associates, Inc. for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Survey, replat and alley vacation, Main and Jefferson project) (3) Receipt of Bids for 129 Michigan Street in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mr. Williams noted that bids for a retail shop located at 129 Michigan Street were due by October 18, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. No bids were received by the 10:00 a.m. deadline. The property will continue to be for sale. After thirty days the price can be negotiated. There was no action required by the Commission. D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Subdivision replat and utility easement ILrelease, Southeast Neighborhood Park) 7 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM LANG, FEENEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEY, REPLAT AND ALLEY VACATION, MAIN AND JEFFERSON PROJECT) THERE WAS NO ACTION REQUIRED BY THE COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) continued... Mr. Mariani reported that the proposal is for replatting 51 individual lots and several vacated streets and alleys, approximately nine acres total, into one lot to facilitate transfer to the South Bend Parks Department for development of the new Southeast Neighborhood Park. Two bids were received and the quotes are as follows: The Abonmarche Group $ 3,500 Wightman Petrie, Inc. $15,000 Mr. Mariani noted that the difference in price is due to The Abonmarche Group's extensive work history in the Southeast Neighborhood. Many required replat preparatory items have previously been completed by Abonmarche. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $3,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the THE ABONMARCHE GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL Commission approved the proposal from The SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SUBDIVISION REPLAT AND UTILITY Abonmarche Group for professional services EASEMENT RELEASE, SOUTHEAST in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. NEIGHBORHOOD PARK) (Subdivision replat and utility easement release, Southeast Neighborhood Park) (2) Commission approval requested for Contract For Sale of Land For Private Development between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Old Fort Building Supply of South Bend, Inc. (Parcel 21 Studebaker Corridor Disposition) L8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 L6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (2) continued... Mr. Schalliol reported that the Commission approved the Old Fort Building Supply project proposal at a Special Commission Meeting on March 28, 2002. The proposal is for the sale of Parcel 21 of the Studebaker Corridor Disposition Area. The price of the parcel is $100. The Contract For Sale of Land for Private Development has been completed and reviewed by the Legal Department. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Contract For Sale of Land For Private Development between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Old Fort Building Supply of South Bend, Inc. (Parcel 21 Studebaker Corridor Disposition) (3) Commission approval requested for Amendment to Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and T. George Podell & Company, Incorporated dated June 15, 2001. (Parcel 26, Studebaker Corridor Disposition) Mr. Schalliol reported that a Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development was approved on June 15, 2001 between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and T. George Podell and Company, Inc. for property located at the southeast corner of Main Street and Indiana Avenue or Parcel 26, L COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND OLD FORT BUILDING SUPPLY OF SOUTH BEND, INC. (PARCEL 21 STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR DISPOSITION) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. Sample -Ewing Development Area (3) continued... Studebaker Corridor Disposition Area. Due to some changes in business practices, Mr. Podell has not yet facilitated the planned expansion. The site has been cleared and mowed, with curb and sidewalk work completed. It was noted that taxes are also being paid on the property. Mr. Podell is requesting a twenty -eight month extension for the development of Parcel 26. Beginning June 2002, the amendment to the original contract proposes a sixteen month design period followed by a twelve month construction and development period. Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Contract for Sale of Land for Private Development between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and T. George Podell & Company, Incorporated dated June 15, 2001. (Parcel 26, Studebaker Corridor Disposition) E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Presidential appointment to the Blackthorn Owners' Association. Mr. Rock advised that Mr. William Panzica, current President of the Blackthorn Owners' Association, was nominated for an additional three year term by the owners at their last meeting. Blackthorn Owners' Association 10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND T. GEORGE PODELL & COMPANY, INCORPORATED DATED .TUNE 15, 2001. (PARCEL 26, STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR DISPOSITION) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 (6� 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... by -laws require approval by the Commission for the appointment. The new term will be effective until year end 2005. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED MR. WILLIAM PANZICA Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the AS PRESIDENT OF THE BLACKTHORN OWNERS' Commission approved Mr. William Panzica ASSOCIATION. as President of the Blackthorn Owners' Association. (2) Commission approval requested for capital improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Irrigation items, Blackthorn Golf Course) IL Mr. Rock reported that Blackthorn Golf Course previously purchased irrigation items that were installed in -house for cost savings. As a continuation of the project, and for maintenance purposes, additional parts are required. Mr. Rock noted that these items were approved in the capital improvement budget for the golf course. The two quotes received are as follows: Kenney Outdoor Solutions $5,082.90 Rainscapes Lawn Sprinkler Systems $5,495.02 The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Kenney Outdoor Solutions for $5,082.90. 11 A A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Kenny Outdoor Solutions in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Irrigation items for Blackthorn Golf Course) (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Tree planting, Blackthorn Golf Course) Mr. Rock reported that as a result of last year's tornado, Blackthorn Golf Course lost several trees. SiteScapes, Inc. will be replacing these trees, and also adding a variety of new trees, during the fall tree planting program. Based on a review of five quotes received from local contractors, SiteScapes, Inc. recommended Dave Talboom Lawncare to supply the trees which are best suited for a golf course environment. The proposal consists of seventeen trees totaling $2,720. Mr. Rock noted that these items were approved in the capital improvement budget for the golf course. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from SiteScapes, Inc. for tree planting services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Golf Course) 12 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM KENNY OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (IRRIGATION ITEMS FOR BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE) COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM SITESCAPES, INC. FOR TREE PLANTING SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 IL 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (4) Filing of Resolution No. 1916 Amending the Development Plan of the Airport Economic Development Area and setting a Public Hearing for November 1, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rock advised that Resolution No. 1916 will expand the boundaries of the Airport Economic Development Area, expand the allocation area for purposes of tax increment financing and amend the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. The expansion is being implemented to accommodate the Villas at Blackthorn and the expansion of Olive Road. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by ILI Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1916 and set a public hearing on Resolution No. 1916 for 10:00 a.m., November 1, 2002 at a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission. (5) Commission approval requested for irrigation services in the Airport Economic Development Area. ( Signage at entrance to Blackthorn West Business Park) Mr. Case reported that two quotes were received for irrigation work for the signage at the entrance of Blackthorn West Business Park in the Airport Economic Development Area. The two proposals are as follows: Advanced Irrigation $1,678.00 Wissco Irrigation, Inc. $2,600.00 13 COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1916 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1916 FOR 10:00 A.M., NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 (400� 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. Airport Economic Development Area (5) continued... Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Advanced Irrigation in the amount of $1,678.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Advanced Irrigation for irrigation work in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Signage at entrance to Blackthorn West Business Park) (6) Commission approval requested for sandblasting services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Signage for Blackthorn West Business Park) Mr. Case reported that due to the specialty work involved with this project, only one proposal was solicited for the sandblasting work on signage within the Blackthorn West Business Park. The quote, in the amount of $2,960, is from South Bend Monument Works and includes area preparation, sandblasting and light cleaning. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from South Bend Monument Works for sandblasting work in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Signage for Blackthorn West Business Park) 14 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM ADVANCED IRRIGATION FOR IRRIGATION WORK IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE TO BLACKTHORN WEST BUSINESS PARK) COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM SOUTH BEND MONUMENT WORKS FOR SANDBLASTING WORK IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SIGNAGE FOR BLACKTHORN WEST BUSINESS PARK) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 cv 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 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. Other (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1914 approving a Declaratory Resolution for the designation of the South Side Development Area (SSDA). Mr. Schalliol requested that the Commission not take action on Resolution No. 1914 until its regularly scheduled meeting of November 1, 2002. Mr. Schalliol then presented a brief review on the concept of Resolution No. 1914. The South Side Development Area will be the first new development area in the City of South Bend in the past ten years. It will extend from Ewing Street to the by -pass, and from the railroad tracks west of Lafayette to just east of Ironwood. Incorporated in the new development area are existing project sites, commercial corridors, and several proposed, new development sites. When the area is fully established, it will be declared a Tax Increment Finance Area (TIF). Recent state legislation now allows for a smaller area declared as a Sales Tax Increment Finance (STIF) District to be established within the development area. All money generated from 15 THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— October 18, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. Other (1) continued... the STIF area is utilized within that District for "public works" type projects. Due to the commercial nature of the new development area, inclusion of residential is being avoided if possible. One of the benefits of the development area is a twenty -six acre landfill site owned by the Fitterling family. There is potential for redevelopment on the landfill site through remediation or other environmental work. There is also speculation regarding the redevelopment of the mall in the area. This Declaration would help any mall effort by providing necessary redevelopment and financial mechanisms. A copy of the actual development plan is expected to be distributed to Commissioners for review prior to the November 1, 2002 Regular Redevelopment Commission Meeting. No action was taken by the Commission. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock reported that the proposed expansion of Memorial Hospital, the Southeast Neighborhood Park project, and the designation of a new development area on the south side are all very exciting new ventures. The Steve Cooreman project is moving forward on the northwest side proposing over two hundred new homes. Annexation will be completed on October 20, 2002. It was noted that Tech Data and TJX are continuously moving forward, while Oliver Plow is still under demolition. 16 NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE COMMISSION. 14 C� South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting — October 18, 2002 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for November 1, 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. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President 17 NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT XL01;6 Donald E. s, Director