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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-01 Redevelopment Commission Minutes__ SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 28, 2001 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 Mr. James Caldwell Legal Counsel: Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Donald Inks, Director Mrs. Lorraine Mauk, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Assistant Director Mr. Mike Beitzinger, Assistant Director Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Bob Mathia, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Bob Case, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Tim Williams, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Mr. Charles Fulmer, Jr., Miami Auto Glass Mr. Greg Pink, CB Richard Ellis Mr. A. J. Nemeth, Attorney -At -Law Ms. Diane Grice, Copiers Plus, Inc. Mr. Robert Skadberg, Copiers Plus, Inc. Mr. Erik Skadberg, Copiers Plus, Inc. Mr. Kris Smith, Copiers Plus, Inc. Mr. Doug Stutzman, Copiers Plus, Inc. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2001. The September 7, 2001 Minutes were still ITEM 2.A. WAS TABLED. under legal review and unavailable for approval. Item 2.a. was tabled. 1 I South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) b. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 20, 2001. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 20, 2001. 3. CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20,200 1. Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted September 7, 2001 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT General Fund - Telephone Petty Cash Marty Scharff s Delicatessen Postmaster Radecki Galleries Inc. 324 FUND Site Scape Inc. Shamrock Network Design Williams Aerial & Mapping Inc. Wightman Petrie Inc. Chandler Sales & Service Inc. Warner & Sons, Inc Abonmarche Consultants LLC 420 SBCDA Intellicept Edge's Lawn Care Jerome E. Michaels Danch, Harper & Associates, Inc. Meridian Title Corporation 424 TIF SBCDA- BUILDING OPERATIONS CB Richard Ellis 4 200.19 43.00 65.36 92.00 360.50 267.75 150.00 310.00 510.00 1,862.00 5,240.00 3,700.00 551.03 250.00 1,200.00 1,435.00 250.00 536.81 $ 17,023.64 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted September 28, 2001, 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. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1848 an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 918 S. Michigan Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Miami Auto Glass) Tracie and Charles Fulmer, Jr. and Faye and Charles Fulmer, Sr. are the owners and operators of Miami Auto Glass. The business is a family- owned, multi - generational business providing full line glass replacement, repair, and related services, primarily for automobiles. They serve the general public, insurance companies, auto dealerships and body shops. Miami Auto Glass is presently operating in a 1,144 square foot facility at 1430 Mishawaka Avenue in the River Park area. They have experienced consistent growth of their business, especially during the last five years. The combination of this growth and the pending sale of their property to the adjoining business, Time Systems, Inc., has resulted in their agreement to purchase the vacant lot at 916 South Michigan Street on the northeast corner of the Ohio Street COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 28,200 1, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. Continued... intersection. Their plans call for the construction of a new 2400 square foot facility which will provide them with more working room, storage space, and parking. The projected cost of the new facility and related equipment is estimated at $150,000. The project is scheduled to have all site improvements completed by the end of the 2001 construction season. The time line for this project is accelerated due to the need to relocate before the fall and winter business season. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create one new job representing an annual payroll of $18,000 and will maintain two existing permanent full -time jobs and two existing permanent part-time jobs with an annual payroll of $106,000. Miami Auto Glass has not been granted any previous tax abatements. The property is properly zoned for the proposed project. The property is located in the Sample/Ewing Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. The petitioner meets the qualifications for a three year real property tax abatement under the tax abatement ordinance. With a total project cost of $137,000, the cost of the abatement is estimated as follows. �1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. Continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1848 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 918 S. Michigan Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Miami Auto Glass) b. Commission approval requested for Phase 1 Environmental Assessment in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Miami Auto Glass) Mr. Inks asked that item 6.b. be tabled. There was no objection and the item was tabled. c. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for JTD Realty LLC in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Ditmer Trucking) The staff report stated that JTD Realty is located at 1502 South Lafayette Blvd. The property has been inspected and everything that was required has been done. The staff recommended the Commission approve the Certificate of Completion. COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 1 848 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918S. MICHIGAN STREET IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (MIAMI AUTO GLASS) ITEM 6.13. WAS TABLED Estimated taxes over 3 yrs Without abatement $16,444 With 3 -yr abatement $5,481 Estimated cost of 3- yr abatement $10,962 Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1848 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 918 S. Michigan Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Miami Auto Glass) b. Commission approval requested for Phase 1 Environmental Assessment in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Miami Auto Glass) Mr. Inks asked that item 6.b. be tabled. There was no objection and the item was tabled. c. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for JTD Realty LLC in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Ditmer Trucking) The staff report stated that JTD Realty is located at 1502 South Lafayette Blvd. The property has been inspected and everything that was required has been done. The staff recommended the Commission approve the Certificate of Completion. COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No. 1 848 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918S. MICHIGAN STREET IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (MIAMI AUTO GLASS) ITEM 6.13. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. Continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for JTD Realty LLC in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Ditmer Trucking) d. Commission approval requested for Community Development Program Contract with the City of South Bend for South Michigan Public Facility Development from 9/25/01 to 12/31/02 (CD01- 8138). The staff report stated that this contract is between the City of South Bend by its Board of Public Works and the Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend. The contract allows for the spending of a $300,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the acquisition, relocation, demolition, and site preparation of 1115, 1119, and 1123 South Michigan Street for the South Michigan Street Public Facility Development. The staff recommended the Commission approve the contract. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Community Development Program Contract with the City of South Bend for the South Michigan Public Facility Development from 9/25/01 to 12/31/02. (CDO1- 8138). e. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Title work - Area 1) Co COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR JTD REALTY LLC IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (DITMER TRUCKING) COMMISSION APPROVED THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE SOUTH MICHIGAN PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FROM 9/25/01 TO 12/31/02. (CDO 1 -813 8) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Continued... Before acquiring properties to support future development, title work, appraisals, and survey work are necessary. Items 6. e. through 6.p. relate to contracting for these services for Areas 1 -6 in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Area 1 consists of 3 properties: Building at 1115 South Michigan Vacant lot at 1119 South Michigan Building at 1123 South Michigan The staff report stated that two proposals were submitted to perform the title work for Area 1. The first was from Metropolitan Title Company for $525. The second was from Meridian Title Corporation for $775. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Metropolitan Title for a fee of $525. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Metropolitan Title Company for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Title work - Area 1) L Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 1) The staff report stated that three proposals were submitted for appraisal work in Area 1. The first was from Jerome E. Michaels for a fee of $3700. The second was from R. E. Pitts & Associates for $5,500. The third was from R. E. McCloskey & Associates for $6,500. The staff recommended the 7 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM METROPOLITAN TITLE COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (TITLE WORK - AREA 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E Continued... Commission accept the proposal from Jerome E. Michaels. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Jerome E. Michaels for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 1) g. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Surveys - Area 1) The staff report stated that three proposals were submitted for surveys of the lots in Area 1. The first was from Danch, Hamer & Associates for a fee of $1,200. The second was from Lang, Feeney & Associates for $850. The third was from Wightman Petrie for $1,100. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Danch, Hamer & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Danch, Hamer & Associates for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Surveys - Area 1) h. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Title work - Area 2) Area 2 consists of 12 properties: 130 East Broadway 126 East Broadway 215 East Broadway 219 East Broadway 221 East Broadway COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM JEROME E. MICHAELS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS -AREA 1) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM DANCH, HARNER & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEYS -AREA 1) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. Continued... 227 East Broadway 621 East Broadway 625 East Broadway 638 East Broadway 1409 Marietta 1411 Marietta 1407 Rush The staff report stated that two proposals were submitted for title work in Area 2. The first was from Metropolitan Title Company for a fee of $2,100. Meridian Title Corporation bid strictly on the title search, but did not include the owners policies which will be provided at a later time at additional cost. Meridian Title's proposal for the searches only was $600. The staff recommended accepting the proposal from Metropolitan Title Company. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Metropolitan Title Company for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Title work - Area 2) i. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 2) The staff report stated that three proposals were submitted for appraisals in Area 2. The first was from FM Stone Commercial for a fee of $2,800. The second was from Wazak Appraisals for $5,400. The third was from Appraisal Specialists for $3,100. Two appraisals are required. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposals from FM Stone Commercial for a 9 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM METROPOLITAN TITLE COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (TITLE WORK - AREA 2) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. Continued... fee of $2,800 and from Appraisal Specialists for a fee of $3,100. Mr. Williams noted that the proposal from FM Stone stipulates that it would be entitled to interest on any unpaid amount as well as attorney fees incurred in collection of fees. The Commission does not pay interest and will not agree to pay attorney fees. He recommended that the proposal be amended to strike the reference to charging interest and attorney fees. Upon a motion for separate approval by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from FM Stone Commercial, as amended, and the proposal from Appraisal Specialists for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 2) j. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Surveys - Area 2) The staff report stated that three proposals were received for survey of the lots in Area 2. The first was from Danch, Hamer & Associates for $5,250. The second was from Lang, Feeney & Associates in the amount of $5,040. The third was from Ed Fisher Land Surveying Services for $6,000. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates for survey work for a fee of $5,040. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from 10 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM FM STONE COMMERCIAL, AS AMENDED, AND THE PROPOSAL FROM APPRAISAL SPECIALISTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS - AREA 2) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM LANG, FEENEY & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEYS - AREA 2) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. Continued... Lang, Feeney & Associates for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Surveys -Area 2) k. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 3) Area 3 consists of 10 properties: Vacant lot at 904 Carroll 3 Vacant lots west of 622 Sample 2 Buildings at 730 Sample Building at 726 Sample Vacant lot west & adjacent to 726 Sample Building at 718 Sample Building at 714 Sample The staff report stated that three proposals were received for appraisal of properties in Area 3. The first was from Jerome E. Michaels in the amount of $11,950. The second was from R.E. Pitts & Associates for $11,000. The third was from R. E. McCloskey & Associates in the amount of $22,000. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposals for appraisal work from Jerome E. Michaels for a fee of $11,950 and from R.E. Pitts & Associates for a fee of $11,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM R.E. Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the PITTS & ASSOCIATES AND FROM JEROME E. Commission accepted the proposals from MICHAELS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE R.E. Pitts &Associates and from Jerome E. SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS Michaels for professional services in the -AREA 3) Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 3) 11 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 4) Area 4 consists of 6 properties: Building at 721 Sample Vacant lot East & adjacent to 721 Sample Residence at 809 George Residence at 811 George Residence at 813 George Residence at 815 George The staff report stated that three proposals were received. The first was from Jerome E. Michaels in the amount of $4,500. The second was from Appraisal Specialists for $1,830. The third was from R. E. McCloskey & Associates in the amount of $12,000. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposals for appraisal work from Jerome E. Michaels and from Appraisal Specialists. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the JEROME E. MICHAELS AND APPRAISAL SPECIALISTS Commission approved the proposals from FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING Jerome E. Michaels and Appraisal Specialists DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS - AREA 4) for professional services in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 4) m. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 5) Area 5 consists of 6 properties: 722 Ohio Vacant lot east & adjacent to 722 Ohio Vacant lot south of 722 Ohio 718 Ohio 308 Sample 310 Sample 12 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. Continued... The staff report stated that three proposals were received. The first was from FM Stone Commercial in the amount of $2,200. The second was from Waszak Appraisals for $2,700. The third was from Appraisal Specialists in the amount of $1,390. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposals from FM Stone Commercial and Appraisal Specialists. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from FM Stone Commercial and Appraisal Specialists for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 5) n. Commission approval requested for r professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 6) Area 6 consists of 14 properties: Vacant lot S W corner Sample & Marietta 911 Marietta Vacant lot east & adjacent to 622 Sample 622 Sample 2 - Vacant lots south of 911 Marietta 704 Sample Vacant lot south & ast of 704 Sample Vacant lot east & adjacent to 704 Sample Vacant lot west & adjacent to 714 Sample 715 Ohio Vacant lot west & adjacent to 723 Ohio 725 Ohio Vacant lot on Ohio East of 918 Marietta The staff report stated that three proposals were received. The first was from FM Stone Commercial in the amount of $3,600. The 13 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM FM STONE COMMERCIAL AND APPRAISAL SPECIALISTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS - AREA 5) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) n. Continued... second was from Waszak Appraisals for $6,750. The third was from Appraisal Specialists in the amount of $2,735. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposals for appraisal work from FM Stone Commercial and Appraisal Specialists. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposals from FM Stone Commercial and Appraisal Specialists for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Appraisals - Area 6) o. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Title work - Areas 3 -6) Two proposals were submitted for title work in Areas 3 -6. The first was from Metropolitan Title Company for a fee of $6,475. The second was from Meridian Title Corporation. Meridian Title Corporation bid strictly on the title search, but did not include the owners policies which will be provided at a later time at additional cost. Meridian Title's proposal for the searches only was $1,850 The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Meridian Title Corporation. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Meridian Title Corporation for professional services in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (Title work - Areas 3 -6) p. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Surveys - Areas 3 -6) 14 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAS FROM FM STONE COMMERCIAL AND APPRAISAL SPECIALISTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS - AREA 6) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. ( TITLE WORK - AREAS 3 -6) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. Continued... Three proposals were received for survey work in Areas 3 -6. The first was from Danch, Harper & Associates for $13,575. The second was from Lang, Feeney & Associates in the amount of $10,500. The third was from Ed Fisher Land Surveying Services for $18,500. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission LANG, FEENEY & ASSOCIATES FOR accetped the proposal from Lang, Feeney & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEYS - Associates for professional services in the Sample- AREAS 3 -6) Ewing Development Area. (Surveys - Areas 3 -6) q. Commission approval requested for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisals - Columbia Street Project) Mr. Mathia explained that the 2 properties to be acquired are: 348 Columbia Street Vacant lot NE of 350 South Columbia Street These properties are the AEC Building, an adjacent parking lot, and contiguous outlying parking spaces which are on property owned by Key Bank. The parking spaces have been allocated to the AEC Building through a parking agreement among owners of the River Glen Office Park. Two proposals were received for appraisal of the property. The first was from Jerome E. Michaels in the amount of $2,500. The second was from R.E. Pitts & Associates for $2,500. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Jerome E. Michaels in the amount of $2,500 and from R.E. Pitts & Associates for $2,500. 15 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) q. Continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from Jerome E. Michaels and R.E. Pitts & Associates for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisals - Columbia Street Project) r. Commission approval requested for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Surveys - Columbia Street Project) Three proposals were received. The first was from Danch, Harper & Associates for $3,475. The second was from Lang, Feeney & Associates in the amount of $1,600. The third was from Wightman Petrie for $3,300. The staff recommended the Commission accept the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates in the amount of $1,600. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Lang, Feeney & Associates for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Surveys - Columbia Street Project) s. Commission approval requested for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal, Michigan St. shops in the Leighton Plaza parking garage) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM JEROME E. MICHAELS AND R.E. PITTS & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APPRAISALS - COLUMBIA STREET PROJECT) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM LANG, FEENEY & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEYS - COLUMBIA STREET PROJECT) Mr. Inks asked that item 6.s. be tabled. There was ITEM 6.5. WAS TABLED no objection and the item was tabled. t. Commission approval requested for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Appraisal - Main & Jefferson Project) Mr. Inks asked that item 6.t. be tabled. There was ITEM 6.T. WAS TABLED no objection and the item was tabled. 16 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) u. Commission approval requested for Advertising Location Lease with Burkhart Advertising, Inc. in the South Bend Central Development Area. ( #1391) Mr. Schalliol explained that the renewal contract is for the off - premise advertising structure located at 509 South Main Street in the parking lot of the Studebaker National Museum. The lease is for twenty years with an annual payment of $600. This lease may be terminated upon delivery of written notice given 30 days prior to the effective termination date. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Advertising Location Lease with Burkhart Advertising, Inc. in the South Bend Central Development Area. ( #1391) v. Commission approval requested for Lease Assignment for storefront in the Leighton Plaza parking garage in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Former Precise Audio) Mr. Mathia explained that Copiers Plus is interested in leasing the storefront in the Leighton Plaza parking garage, formerly occupied by Precise Audio. Mr. Pink, CB Richard Ellis, noted that Copiers Plus would bring some retail to the area, though their first priority would be to serve their Xerox contracts. Mr. Smith, part owner of Copiers Plus, indicated he thought the location would fit their operation well. They would like to move in as soon as possible. Mr. Pink said that they were operating under time CW constraints due to the contract with Xerox. 17 COMMISSION APPROVED THE ADVERTISING LOCATION LEASE WITH BURKHART ADVERTISING, INC. IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. ( #1391) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) v. Continued... Mr. Hunt stated that the Commission had put a lot of time and effort into creating the plan for the downtown. The plan calls for retail in those storefronts and the Commission did not want to entertain alternatives at this time. He asked if Copiers Plus would be willing to lease the storefront on a month -to -month basis, and move when other accommodation could be made. Mr. E. Skadberg, part owner of Copiers Plus, reiterated that they were looking for retail space for that part of their business. However, with respect to the commercial part, they have very large equipment to set up and it would be impractical, as well as very expensive to incur the downtime moving would cause. Mr. Skadberg said that they would be interested in assignment of the lease for the remainder of the existing lease -2 %2 years. Mr. Mathia suggested a 1 year lease as a compromise. Mr. Stuzman said he thought a one -year lease would be a good trial period for all concerned. Mr. Smith said that he could agree to a 1 year trial period if everyone kept an open mind about the future. Ms. Jones agreed that the Commission would keep an open mind, and asked that Copiers Plus do the same. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Lease Assignment for storefront in the Leighton Plaza parking garage in the South Bend Central Development Area for a period of one year. (Former Precise Audio) 18 COMMISSION APPROVED THE LEASE ASSIGNMENT FOR STOREFRONT IN THE LEIGHTON PLAZA PARKING GARAGE IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. (FORMER PRECISE AUDIO) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) w. Commission approval requested for Agreement for Extension of Facilities to Supply Gas Service in the Airport Economic Development Area. (U.S. 31 Industrial Park, Phase II) Mr. Rock explained that the next step in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park Project is to extend NIPSCO gas service to the project area. The cost is $21,676. This money will be reimbursed to the City as customers are added to the service. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agreement for Extension of Facilities to Supply Gas Service in the Airport Economic Development Area. (U.S. 31 Industrial Park, Phase II) x. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 225 S. Chicago Street. (Corrine Miller) Mr. Inks noted that the loan is for $2,000 to be repaid in the amount of $55.56 per month for 36 months ith an interest rate of 0 %. The grant is for $1,831.50. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 225 South Chicago Street. (Corrine Miller) Y. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1029 W. Jefferson Street. (James Owens) Mr. Inks noted that the loan is for $4,800 to be repaid in the amount of $80.00 per month for 60 months with an interest rate of 0 %. The grant is for $4,636.50. Q COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT FOR EXTENSION OF FACILITIES TO SUPPLY GAS SERVICE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK, PHASE II) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 225 SOUTH CHICAGO STREET. (CORRINE MILLER) I I South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) Y. Continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1029 West Jefferson. (James Owens) z. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 118 S. Chestnut Street. (Walter & Addie Walker) Mr. Inks noted that the loan is for $10,800 to be repaid in the amount of $74.58 per month for 180 months with an interest rate of 3 %. The grant is for $7,056.11. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 118 South Chestnut. (Walter & Addie Walker) aa. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1502 Virginia Street. (Frankie Woods) Mr. Inks noted that the loan is for $11,500 at an interest rate of 3 %. Monthly payments of interest only will be made at $15.53 per month for 180 months with the principle to be repaid on sale. The grant is for $7,550.40. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in accordance with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1502 Virginia Street. (Frankie Woods) 20 COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1029 WEST JEFFERSON. (JAMES OWENS) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 118 SOUTH CHESTNUT. (WALTER & ADDIE WALKER) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1502 VIRGINIA STREET. (FRANKIE WOODS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) bb. Commission approval requested for appointment of three members to the Development Design Review Committee. Mr. Rock explained that the South Bend Municipal Code designates three design review areas: the Studebaker Corridor Development Area, the South Bend Central Developpment Area and the Airport Economic Development Area. The Municipal Code designates the Assistant Building Commissioner as the Development Design Administrator for purposes of carrying out development design review as contemplated herein. The code also stipulates that the Commission must set up a Development Design Review Committee to act as an appeals board for decisions made by the Development Design Administrator. Several recent decisions by the administrator have been appealed to the Redevelopment Commission because the review committee has not been established. The Municipal Code stipulates that the committee be composed of nine members, four of whom would hold positions based on offices or positions they hold: the City Engineer, Building Commissioner, Director of the Area Plan Commission, and Director of the Division of Redevelopment. The other five members are to be appointed by the Redevelopment Commission Mr. Rock noted that he had contacted three people who were willing to accept appointments to the Development Design Review Committee: John Devereaux, with Project Future, Patrick Brown, with Sightscapes Inc., and William Panzica, with The Panzica Group. Mr. Rock explained that the appointments are two - year appointments. However, the current Design Review Guidelines and process are being reviewed and will likely be amended. It is possible that the new guidelines will alter the authority of this 21 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting— September 28, 2001 CW 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) bb. Continued... committee, but in order to avoid using the Redevelopment Commission as an appeals board, we wish to establish the committee with these three appointments so it can consider the appeals that are currently outstanding. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the appointments of John Devereaux, Patrick Brown, and William Panzica to the Development Design Review Committee. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Mathia reported that the recent problems with vandalism at the Morris Fountain have been addressed. Skateboarders were using the knee -walls as ramps, which was chipping the walls. Casteel Construction added what they call "skateboard stoppers ", which have been effective. Also, the fountain nozzles which were stolen were replaced. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for October 19, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT COMMISSION APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF JOHN DEVEREAUX, PATRICK BROWN, AND WILLIAM PANZICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORTS 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 10:45 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President 22 i f C_- Donald E. Inks, Director