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Home My WebLink About09-06-02 Redevelopment Commission Minutes14 SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 6, 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 Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Ms. M. Catherine Roemer Mr. Matt Kahn Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director Ms. Pamela Morris, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Mr. Bob Case, Senior Economic Development Planner Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Planner Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Mr. Mike Beitzinger, Assist. Director, Econ Development Mr. Marco Marian, Senior Planner, Comm Development Ms. Pam Paluszewski, City Legal Department Mr. Brad Toothaker, CB Richard Ellis Mr. Steve Ellison, F M Stone Real Estate Group Mr. Richard Rupsis, FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Ms. Diane Bernhardt 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes available for approval. THERE WERE NO MINUTES AVAILABLE FOR APPROVAL. 1 L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted September 6, 2002 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Boise Cascade Office Supplies Hyatt Regency Indianapolis East Race Printing & Graphics Don Inks General Fund - Telephone Indiana Development Finance Authority BOMA Michiana South Bend Tribune Tri County News, Inc. 324 FUND The Frame Factory Warner & Son, Inc. The Troyer Group, Inc. 414 SAMPLE -EWING Plews Shadley Racher & Braun Jonathan Baker 420 SBCDA Lehman & Lehman, Inc. Traffic Engineering Consultants 424 TIF SBCDA- BUILDING OPERATIONS CB Richard Ellis AEP Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted September 6, 2002, and ordered the checks to be released. 2 E. 298.97 277.50 32.10 40.00 206.65 150.00 120.00 123.06 93.32 59.50 8,670.00 2,610.50 126.07 925.00 1,032.35 5,140.00 1,462.09 187.42 $ 21.554.53 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 6, 2002, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 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. 1901 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. The following items were entered into the record: (1) Affidavits from the Tri- County News IL and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on August 23, 2002; (2) A statement from Mr. Mathia that on August 20, 2002, copies of the Notice of Public Hearing were sent to the affected property owners and registered neighborhood associations; and (3) As of 10:00 a.m. today, no written remonstrances were received. Mr. Mathia reported that acquisition of the four parcels of land is required to meet goals and objectives of the area development plan for the South Bend Central Development Area. It was noted that it is an opportune time to acquire these properties with all four parcels currently being for sale. One of the parcels is located at 401 Monroe Street (Key Bank building) in the River Glen Office Park. Staff and the Redevelopment A THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (1) continued... Commission have previous commitments in the River Glen Plaza such as parking, etc. and this parcel will be added for general development in the area. The other three parcels are located on Hill and Colfax Streets and will be included in the development plan for a village concept on the East Bank. Colfax Street will be the main thoroughfare for the central part of the village. It was further noted that the uses ultimately contemplated for these properties are consistent with the existing South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan and, in order to accomplish that plan, it is necessary for the Commission to acquire the properties. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1901 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1901, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1901. Mr. Hunt asked if the Key Bank acquisition will aid the Press Ganey development. Mr. Mathia responded that the acquisition would most closely benefit Press Ganey; L 4 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (2) continued... however, options will be kept open for all development and the parcel will not be held for any particular business. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1901 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. (South Bend Central Development Area) (3) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1908 amending the Declaratory Resolution for the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr. Inks reported that Resolution No. 1908 is related to the TJX Project. It was noted that in TIF areas the real property is automatically part of the increment for the area; however, personal property is not automatic. Resolution No. 1908 designates AJW South Bend Realty Corporation and the TJX Companies as designated taxpayers so that their depreciable personal property is included as a part of the TIF. The additional TIF from the personal property of AJW and TJX is necessary to make debt service payments on the bonds that are to be issued in the near future. Mr. Inks noted that copies of the Notices of Publication were received from Baker & Daniels. The public hearing file is complete and is being held by Baker & Daniels as part of the bond documents. 14 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1901 AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN. (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (3) continued... Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1908 and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1908, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (4) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1908. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 1908 by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the AMENDING THE DECLARATORY RESOLUTION FOR Commission approved Resolution No. 1908 THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. amending the Declaratory Resolution for the Sample -Ewing Development Area. B. Tax Abatements (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1909 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (RJR1, LLC) Mr. Beitzinger gave the staff report on the project and noted that Items 6.B.1. and 6.13.2. would be combined for reporting purposes. RJR 1, LLC is the real estate holding company and FDC Graphic Films is the operating entity. FDC is a converter of pressure sensitive films for the sign/graphics industry. The process involves the L6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... conversion of pressure sensitive log rolls through a series of converting machines which slit the material to widths that vary from 1/32 inch to 48 inches. FDC is growing and needs more space to facilitate increased production. RJR 1, LLC will build a 13,000 sq ft addition and FDC will purchase various new vinyl converting machines. The cost of the building addition is estimated at $425,000 and the new equipment is estimated at $200,000. It is estimated that this project will create twelve new permanent jobs within the first three years representing a new annual payroll of $195,000. The project will also maintain thirty-eight current jobs, representing a payroll of $1,100,000. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that the petitioners have been granted several previous tax abatements. The petitioners are in compliance with the reporting requirements for each of the previous abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petitions and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed projects. The property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petitions for real and personal property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance C, 7 C+ 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... finds that RJR 1, LLC meets the qualifications for a three year real property tax abatement and FDC Graphic Films, Inc. meets the qualifications for a five year personal property tax abatement. Based on a total estimated project cost of $425,000 the cost of the real property tax abatement is as follows: Based on a total estimated equipment cost of $200,000 the cost of the personal property tax abatement is as follows: Estimated taxes over three years Without abatement $68,171 With 3 -yr abatement $ 22,724 Estimated cost of 3 -yr abatement $ 45,447 Based on a total estimated equipment cost of $200,000 the cost of the personal property tax abatement is as follows: 8 Estimated taxes over five years Without abatement $34,006 With 5 -yr abatement $10,972 Estimated cost of 5 -yr abatement $23,034 8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Tax Abatements (1) continued... Mr. Beitzinger introduced Mr. Richard Rupsis, owner of FDC Graphic Films, Inc. Mr. Rupsis informed the Commission that FDC relocated to South Bend from the northwest suburbs in 1995, bringing twenty - two families to the area. The sign products they make are completed on computers, eliminating the need for artists as in the past. The signs are all vinyl, peel -off and stick -on. Examples are stop signs, construction warning signs, highway billboards, etc. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1909 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (RJRI, LLC) (2) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1910 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (FDC Graphic Films, Inc.) Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1910 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (FDC Graphic Films, Inc.) I COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1909 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3820 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (RJR1, LLC) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1910 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3820 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (FDC GRAPHIC FILMS, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission ILRegular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Housing (1) Commission approval requested for Agreement for Rehabilitation of Real Property with Tri -M Construction, Inc. for property located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Wenger Homestead - Local & National Historic Landmark Property, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue) Mr. Mariani advised that the agreement memorializes the relationship between Tri -M Construction and the Redevelopment Commission for rehabilitation work on the Wenger Homestead. The documents have been reviewed by the legal department, the contract amount is $80,350 and, per the agreement, work is to be completed on or before December 9, 2002. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agreement for Rehabilitation of Real Property with Tri -M Construction, Inc. for property located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Wenger Homestead -Local & National Historic Landmark Property, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue) D. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1911 approving the execution of a Development Agreement and other related documents associated with the Water's Edge Project. 10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT FOR REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY WITH TRI- M CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (WENGER HOMESTEAD -LOCAL & NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK PROPERTY, 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... Mr. Inks reported that Resolution No. 1911 was revised to request approval only of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Water's Edge Project. Ms. Greene advised that the correct title to Resolution No. 1911 is A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WATER'S EDGE PROJECT. Ms. Greene noted that the Holladay Corporation made a presentation to the Commission at its meeting of August 16, 2002 relating to the former Wharf Restaurant site. There is an MOU circulating between Holladay Corporation and City Administration with respect to that overall project. Currently, the MOU is in the name of the City. The project itself will involve a series of actions between the Commission and the City's Board of Public Works. In order to set forth all the obligations, the Development Agreement will ultimately have to be reduced to the specific areas that are under the jurisdiction of the Commission and the areas that are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works. Resolution No. 1911 simply authorizes legal and staff to work toward negotiation of a Development Agreement that is consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding. ✓' 11 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) D. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the preparation of a Development Agreement and other related documents associated with the Water's Edge Project. E. Sample -Ewing Development Area (1) Consideration of request from Jamil Packaging for extension of time. Mr. Laurent reported that on April 11, 2002 the Commission gave a Notice To Vacate to Jamil Packaging who leases space in three buildings at the Oliver Complex. The 180 day notice will expire on October 8, 2002 at midnight. Details of Jamil's relocation have not yet been finalized and staff is requesting that the Commission approve Jamil's request to vacate the premises on October 31, 2002 at midnight. Mr. Laurent noted that the extension to vacate would not impact demolition schedules or bids. Upon a motion by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized an extension of time for Jamil Packaging to vacate premises. (Oliver Plow property) F. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Title work, 23977 Brick Rd.) 12 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE PREPARATION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WATER'S EDGE PROJECT. COMMISSION AUTHORIZED AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR JAMIL PACKAGING TO VACATE PREMISES. (OLIVER PLOW PROPERTY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Mr. Williams reported that one quote was received for the preparation of a title search at 23977 Brick Rd. The proposal is from Meridian Title Corporation in the amount of $100 and staff recommends accepting the proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Meridian Title Corporation for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Title work, 23977 IL Brick Rd.) (2) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Appraisal services, 23977 Brick Rd.) Mr. Williams reported that two quotes were received for appraisal services on property located at 23977 Brick Rd. The proposals are as follows: Jerome E. Michaels, MAI $1,500 R. E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. $2,500 Two proposals are required for appraisal services and staff recommends accepting the proposals from both Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. Pitts & Associates. 13 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (TITLE WORK, 23977 BRICK RD.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS FROM by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the JEROME E. MICHAELS AND R. E. PITTS & Commission approved the proposals from ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. Jerome E. Michaels and R. E. Pitts & (APPRAISAL WORK, 23977 BRICK RD.) Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Appraisal work, 23977 Brick Rd.) (3) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey work, 23977 Brick Rd.) Mr. Williams reported that three quotes were received for surveying services at 23977 Brick Rd. The proposals are as follows: Danch, Harper & Associates $875 Lang, Feeney & Associates $400 Wightman Petrie, Inc. $600 Staff recommends accepting the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates in the amount of $400. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the LANG, FEENEY & ASSOCIATES FOR Commission approved the proposal from PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEY Lang, Feeney & Associates for professional woRK, 23977 BRICK RD.) services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey work, 23977 Brick Rd.) (4) Commission approval requested for aerial photography in the Airport Economic Development Area. 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. Airport Economic Development Area (4) continued... Mr. Case reported that aerial photographs are taken of the Airport Economic Development Area on an annual basis. Williams Aerial & Mapping has submitted a proposal to provide the aerials at a cost of $4,330. Staff recommends approval of the contract. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FOR by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE AIRPORT Commission accepted the proposal for aerial ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. photography in the Airport Economic Development Area. IL (5) Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Appraisal services, Olive Road and Bridge Expansion Project) Mr. Case reported that the appraisals are related to the Toll Road bridge expansion project. Two quotes were received for appraisal services on the partial acquisition located along Olive Road. The proposals are as follows: Ralph Lauver, MAI $3,950 R. E. Pitts & Assoc, Inc., MAI $2,500 Two appraisals are required for acquisition offers so the staff recommends accepting the proposals from both Ralph Lauver and R. E. Pitts & Associates in the amounts of $3,950 and $2,500 respectively. 15 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. Airport Economic Development Area (5) continued... Ms. Greene asked if the acquisition was going to be accomplished through the Redevelopment Commission or the Board of Public Works. Mr. Case responded that the parcel was a right -of -way acquisition to the Board of Public Works; however, TIF funds were being utilized and therefore must be approved by the Commission. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS FROM Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the RALPH LAUVER, MAI AND R. E. PITTS & Commission approved the proposals from ASSOCIATES, INC., MAI FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC Ralph Lauver, MAI and R. E. Pitts & DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISAL WORK, Associates, Inc., MAI for professional 52097 OLIVE ROAD) services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Appraisal work, -52097 Olive Road) (6) Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Lot 4 and a portion of Lot 5 in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park - South Bend Shops, LLC.) Mr. Case reported that the property is located at the northwest corner of Brick Road and the US 31 by -pass. The property, known as Lot 4 and part of Lot 5, US 31 Industrial Park, is approximately two acres and is zoned "D" Light Industrial. The asking price for the property is $125,000 per acre. Mr. Case described a recent proposal submitted by South Bend Shops, LLC 16 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) F. Airport Economic Development Area (6) continued... (Developer) for the purchase and development of the property. The proposed purchase price is $140,000 or $70,000 per acre. The developer proposes to build a 7,200 sq ft building which will be retail commercial. The proposed site is located within close proximity to the US 31 by -pass and the Indiana Toll Road which is an ideal location for highway commercial activities. The staff recommendation is to accept the proposal subject to the following: ► Revising sale price to $100,000 an acre for a total purchase price of $200,000. ► South Bend Shops, LLC will work with staff on its landscaping plan. ► Revise commitment letter to express a time of completion for the project. ► Receipt of a faithful performance guaranty of 10% of the purchase price ($20,000) by the developer (Mr. Case noted that 10% of the $140,000 had been received and an additional $6,000 would be due from the Developer). ► US 31 Design Review Committee approval of the site and landscaping plans. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the disposition of property located in the Airport Economic Development Area to South Bend Shops, LLC subject to the changes noted. (Lot 4 and a portion of Lot 5 in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park) 17 COMMISSION APPROVED THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA TO SOUTH BEND SHOPS, LLC SUBJECT TO THE CHANGES NOTED. (LOT 4 AND A PORTION OF LOT 5 IN THE U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK) 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. South Bend Medical Services District There was no business in the South Bend Medical Services District. H. West Washington- Chapin Development Area (1) Commission approval requested for Agreement For Professional Services between the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, South Bend Heritage Foundation and Downtown South Bend, Inc., and URS Corporation d /b /a URS Corporation Americas in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. Mr. Inks reported that the contract is labeled the Tippecanoe Commons Market Rate Residential Development Feasibility Study and Master Plan. URS is a consulting firm from Chicago that will be conducting a market rate housing analysis, a site analysis, an economic feasibility study and a fiscal impact study for the project. The project includes a ten block area that is part of the West Washington- Chapin Development Area and is just west of the South Bend Central Development Area. The boundaries of that ten block area are from Wayne to LaSalle and from Taylor to Lafayette. The study will evaluate whether market rate housing is viable in that ten block area, and if so, what would the impact be on the city. Proposals were solicited through a RFP process and two proposals were received. After the interviewing process, Downtown South Bend, Inc. recommended the contract be awarded to URS. The cost of the study is 18 THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH BEND MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. West Washington - Chapin Development Area (1) continued... $74,000 plus out -of pocket expenses which is being split ($35,000 West Washington TIF and the balance paid by Downtown South Bend, Inc.). Mr. Hunt inquired about the availability of funds in the West Washington TIF. Mr. Inks responded that the funds were available. Ms. Greene noted that the agreement which was already signed by URS, South Bend Heritage Foundation, and Downtown South Bend, Inc. needed a correction under Article XVI - Venue, which states that disputes will be settled under the laws of the State of California. Ms. Greene suggested that further discussion with URS on this subject be conducted. Ms. Greene also recommended approving the contract in concept, subject to revision of the dispute venue to indicate the State of Indiana. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Roemer and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agreement For Professional Services between the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, South Bend Heritage Foundation and Downtown South Bend, Inc., and URS Corporation d/b /a URS Corporation Americas in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area subject to the revision of Article XVI - Venue. 19 COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND, INC., AND URS CORPORATION D /B /A URS CORPORATION AMERICAS IN THE WEST WASHINGTON- CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA SUBJECT TO THE REVISION OF ARTICLE XVI - VENUE. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 6, 2002 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock reported on the progress of the Oliver Plow redevelopment. Engineering quotes for demolition were received and the figures were approximately one -half of the expected $3M. The bid will be awarded on Monday, September 9, 2002. Mr. Rock also advised that the Tech Data sewer has been moved and the Board of Public Works is currently working on the water line. It is hoped that Tech Data will soon be under construction. Mr. Williams reported that staff is working on a revised Lease Assignment for Quizno's Classic Subs located at 131 S. Michigan Street. A new entity will assume the lease; however, it will remain a Quizno's. Mr. Hunt complimented Mr. Laurent on recent favorable and positive press articles relating to the Oliver Plow Works property. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for September 20, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Jones made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Faccenda seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President 20 NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT / * J'� �� Donald E. Inks, Director