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SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 1, 2002
10:00 a.m.
Presiding: Marcia Jones, Vice - President
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Member Absent:
Legal Counsel:
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana
Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President
Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary
Mr. Matt Kahn
Mr. Robert Hunt, President
Ms. Cheryl Greene
Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director
Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary
Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Marco Mariani, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of Friday, January 18, 2002.
The minutes were not available for approval.
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
There were no claims for approval.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications.
5. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
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MINUTES WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR APPROVAL.
THERE WERE NO CLAIMS FOR APPROVAL.
THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS.
THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tax Abatements
(1) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1859, a resolution of the
South Bend Redevelopment Commission,
approving an application for real
property tax deduction. (American Home
Dreams)
Mr. Mariani gave the staff report on the
project. The City of South Bend still owns
the properties at 704, 705, 719, 720, 732,
733, 744, 747, 758, 761, 775, 776 Roland
Court. So the Board of Works is applying
for the tax abatement on behalf of American
Home Dreams.
American Home Dreams, Inc. will construct
twelve (12) new homes of approximately
1,800 sq ft each, with 3 bedrooms, two and a
half baths, a full basement, and an attached
two -car garage. The floor plan also includes
a full kitchen with a breakfast nook, family
room, great room and first floor laundry
room. The sale price of each home will be
around $110,500, making the total project
cost approximately $1,326,000.
American Home Dreams, Inc. has numerous
previous tax abatements since 1997. The
property is properly zoned for the proposed
project. The properties are located in the
Sample/Ewing Development Area, which is
a Tax Incremental Allocation Area, therefore
the petition for real property tax abatement
must first be approved by the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission. The project
qualifies for a five -year residential tax
abatement.
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
A. Tax Abatements
(1) continued...
Using a project cost of $110,500 for each
house, the cost of the abatement is as
follows. oer house:
Taxes without abatement
16,154.19
Taxes with abatement
8,589.30
Cost of abatement
7,564.89
Mr. Mariani explained that the Commission
transferred the property to the Board of
Public Works for the development of twelve
new homes as part of an ongoing partnership
with American Home Dreams. AHDI will
build a mix of ranch and two -story homes of
approximately 1800 square feet on a cul de
sac street. Tax abatement will help make
those homes more affordable to the low
income families who purchase them.
Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded
by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1859
approving an application for real property
tax deduction. (Board of Public Works on
behalf of American Home Dreams.)
B. Housing
There was no Housing business.
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1859
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION. (BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS ON BEHALF OF AMERICAN HOME
DREAMS.)
THERE WAS NO HOUSING BUSINESS.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1863, a
supplemental appropriation resolution of
the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission, appropriating monies for
the purpose of defraying expenses of
certain local public improvements for the
fiscal year beginning January 01, 2002
and ending December 31, 2002, including
all outstanding claims and obligations.
Mr. Rock explained that Resolution
No. 1863 appropriates $4,831,831 for use in
the South Bend Central Development Area.
Mr. Rock entered the following items into
the record: 1) A copy of the Notice of
Hearing; 2) a copy of Resolution No. 1963;
and 3) affidavits from the South Bend
Tribune and the Tri- County News stating
that the Notice of Hearing was published in
those newspapers on Friday, January 18,
2002.
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing for
anyone who wished to speak. There was no
one who wished to speak regarding
Resolution No. 1863. Ms. Jones closed the
public hearing.
(2) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1863.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1863.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1863
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1863,
A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION
OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION, APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING EXPENSES OF CERTAIN
LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 01, 2002 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS..
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(3) Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1867, a
resolution of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission,
appropriating monies for the purpose of
defraying expenses of certain local public
improvements for the fiscal year
beginning January 01, 2002 and ending
December 31, 2002, including all
outstanding claims and obligations.
(Wayne St. Garage, Wayne St. Garage
retail space and the Palais Royale retail
spaces in the South Bend Central
Development Area)
Mr. Mathia explained that this appropriation
is for fund 424 which is used for expenses
for the Wayne St. Garage, its retail space
and the Palais Royale retail spaces. The total
allocation is $161,556. Mr. Mathia entered
the following items into the record: 1) A
copy of the Notice of Hearing; 2) a copy of
Resolution No. 1967; and 3) affidavits from
the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County
News stating that the Notice of Hearing was
published in those newspapers on Friday,
January 18, 2002.
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing on PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1867
Resolution No. 1867 for anyone who wished
to speak. There was no one who wished to
speak. Ms. Jones closed the public hearing
for whatever action the Commission wished
to take.
(4) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1867.
Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded
by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1867
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(4) continued...
a resolution of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, appropriating
monies for the purpose of defraying
expenses of certain local public
improvements for the fiscal year beginning
January 01, 2002 and ending December 31,
2002, including all outstanding claims and
obligations. (Wayne St. Garage, Wayne St.
Garage retail space and the Palais Royale
retail spaces in the South Bend Central
(5) Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1868, a
resolution of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission,
appropriating monies for the purpose of
defraying expenses of certain local public
improvements for the fiscal year
beginning January 01, 2002 and ending
December 31, 2002, including all
outstanding claims and obligations.
(Michigan St. Shops and Leighton Plaza
Courtyard)
Mr. Mathia explained that this appropriation
is for fund 425 which is used for expenses
for the Michigan Street Shops and the
Leighton Plaza Courtyard. The total
allocation is $64,504. Mr. Mathia entered
the following items into the record: 1) A
copy of the Notice of Hearing; 2) a copy of
Resolution No. 1967; and 3) affidavits from
the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County
News stating that the Notice of Hearing was
published in those newspapers on Friday,
January 18, 2002.
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1867
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, APPROPRIATING
MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 01, 2002 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2002, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS.
( WAYNE ST. GARAGE, WAYNE ST. GARAGE
RETAIL SPACE AND THE PALAIS ROYALE RETAIL
SPACES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing on PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION No. 1868
Resolution No. 1868 for anyone who wished
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(5) continued...
to speak. There was no one who wished to
speak. Ms. Jones closed the public hearing
for whatever action the Commission wished
to take.
(6) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1868.
Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded
by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1868,
a resolution of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, appropriating
monies for the purpose of defraying
expenses of certain local public
improvements for the fiscal year beginning
January 01, 2002 and ending December 31,
2002, including all outstanding claims and
obligations. (Michigan St. Shops and
Leighton Plaza Courtyard)
(7) Commission approval requested for
Rental Proposal for 117 E. Wayne Street
retail space in the South Bend Central
Development Area. (currently Billies
Catering)
Mr. Williams noted that the lease for Billies
Catering located in the retail space in the
Wayne St. Garage expired in November
2001. The space was advertised twice with a
bid call -in date of December 21, 2001. The
bid specifications indicated the retail space
could be divided into two sections, 1,788 sft
and the remaining 1,056 sft. No bids were
received on December 21, 2001 nor in the
succeeding 30 days. Dawn Kendall, owner
of Billies Catering, has now submitted a
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1868,
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, APPROPRIATING
MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 01, 2002 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2002, INCLUDING ALL
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS.
(MICHIGAN ST. SHOPS AND LEIGHTON PLAZA
COURTYARD)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(7) continued...
proposal to lease a portion of the space. The
staff recommends that the entire space be
released to Dawn Kendall who is currently
in the premises on a month -to -month lease.
The first year she would use the entire space,
but would pay a rental amount based only on
the 1,788 sft portion. The second year the
rental rate would be based on the 1,788 sft
plus 50% of the additional space. The third
year the rent would be based on the total
square footage. This is all tied to Ms.
Kendall participating in a series of training
seminars or programs offered through the
Small Business Development Center.
Mr. Mathia noted that he and Jan Fye of the
Small Business Development Center met
with Dawn Kendall to discuss options for
training. The SBDC offers a one -day
training in marketing which Dawn will
attend. Jan will also mentor Dawn and Dawn
will be assisted by the SBDC's Collegiate
Management Assistance Program, possibly
through Davenport College.
Additionally, Mr. Mathia pointed out that
Dawn has done some things to increase
business: (1) She has opened a salad bar in
the restaurant and (2) has begun offering a
breakfast menu starting at 7:00 a.m.
Mr. Williams also noted that Dawn will be
submitting monthly profit and loss
statements to CB Richard Ellis which will
analyze and report their findings to the
department.
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
C. South Bend Central Development Area
(7) continued...
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by
Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the Rental Proposal
for 117 E. Wayne Street retail space in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(currently Billies)
D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(1) Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1864, a
supplemental appropriation resolution of
the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission, appropriating monies for
the purpose of defraying expenses of
certain local public improvements for the
fiscal year beginning January 01, 2002
and ending December 31, 2002, including
all outstanding claims and obligations.
Mr. Rock explained that Resolution
No. 1864 appropriates $1,051,924 for use in
the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr.
Rock entered the following items into the
record: 1) A copy of the Notice of Hearing;
2) a copy of Resolution No. 1964; and 3)
affidavits from the South Bend Tribune and
the Tri- County News stating that the Notice
of Hearing was published in those
newspapers on Friday, January 18, 2002.
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing for
anyone who wished to speak. There was no
one who wished to speak regarding
Resolution No. 1864. Ms. Jones closed the
public hearing.
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COMMISSION APPROVED THE RENTAL PROPOSAL
FOR 117 E. WAYNE STREET RETAIL SPACE IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA.
(CURRENTLY BILLIES)
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(2) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1864.
Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1864.
Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1864.
E. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1865, a
supplemental appropriation resolution of
the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission, appropriating monies for
the purpose of defraying expenses of
certain local public improvements for the
fiscal year beginning January 01, 2002
and ending December 31, 2002, including
all outstanding claims and obligations.
Mr. Rock explained that Resolution
No. 1865 appropriates $7,000,000 for use in
the Airport Economic Development Area.
Mr. Rock entered the following items into
the record: 1) A copy of the Notice of
Hearing; 2) a copy of Resolution No. 1965;
and 3) affidavits from the South Bend
Tribune and the Tri- County News stating
that the Notice of Hearing was published in
those newspapers on Friday, January 18,
2002.
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing for
anyone who wished to speak. There was no
one who wished to speak regarding
Resolution No. 1865. Ms. Jones closed the
public hearing.
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
D. Sample -Ewing Development Area
(2) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1865.
Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded
by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1865.
F. South Bend Medical Services District
There was no business.
G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area
(1) Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1866, a
supplemental appropriation resolution of
the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission, appropriating monies for
the purpose of defraying expenses of
certain local public improvements for the
fiscal year beginning January 01, 2002
and ending December 31, 2002, including
all outstanding claims and obligations.
Mr. Rock explained that Resolution
No. 1866 appropriates $35,345 for use in the
West Washington- Chapin Development
Area. Mr. Rock entered the following items
into the record: 1) A copy of the Notice of
Hearing; 2) a copy of Resolution No. 1966;
and 3) affidavits from the South Bend
Tribune and the Tri- County News stating
that the Notice of Hearing was published in
those newspapers on Friday, January 18,
2002.
Ms. Jones opened the public hearing for
anyone who wished to speak. There was no
IL one who wished to speak regarding
Resolution No. 1866. Ms. Jones closed the
public hearing.
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1865.
THERE WAS NO BUSINESS.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission
Regular Meeting — February 1, 2002
6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.)
G. West Washington- Chapin Development Area
(2) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 1866.
Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded
by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 1866.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
There were no progress reports.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment
Commission is scheduled for February 15, 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. Kahn
seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned
at 10:25 a.m.
Robert W. Hunt, President
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COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1866.
NExT COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
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D nald E. Inks, Director