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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6C (2)6 C- ( z) uru Community & Economic Development 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner PL Subject: Hansel Center Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Date: November 22, 2011 Beginning in March 2009, the Department has been working with community partners to transform the historic Hansel Center, located at 1045 W. Washington, into a premier arts and cultural center. This facility will strengthen the community by celebrating cultural diversity through its provision of a common and accessible space for community programming, art, and education. It will provide a gathering place through its class and meeting rooms, gallery, and outdoor spaces. This facility will have a national and international reach, which will ultimately attract resources from outside the area and further strengthen the local community. The attached MOU between South Bend Heritage Foundation, Vanir (a donor to the project), the University of Notre Dame, and the Redevelopment Commission, will allow the hammers to start swinging. The MOU lists each partner's responsibilities, and when and how the construction phases will be completed. Once the MOU is fully signed, it is anticipated construction will begin by year's end. Ultimately, this rehabilitated historic structure will become an anchor in the West Washington Chapin Museum Campus area, joining such west side stalwarts as The Center for History, Studebaker National Museum, Indiana University Civil Rights Heritage Center at the Natatorium, and the soon to be opened Salvation Army Kroc Center. Staff requests favorable consideration of this MOU, to allow this important project to move forward, and to rehabilitate an under utilized historic building into an asset to the entire community. What We Do Today Makes A DNVenmm ! MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ( "MOU ") is entered into effective November , 2011 ( "Effective Date "), by and between the University of Notre Dame du Lac (the "University ") on behalf of its Institute for Latino Studies ( "Institute "), the South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc. ( "SBHF "), the City of South Bend, Indiana, acting by and through its Redevelopment Commission (the "City "), and the Vanir Group of Companies, Inc. ( "Vanir "). The University, SBHF, the City, and Vanir, shall be referred to individually as a "party" and collectively as the "parties." Recitals A. The Hansel Center, located at 1045 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601 ( "Hansel Center "), is a two story brick building with partial basement and carriage house built in 1925. The Hansel Center is owned by SBHF and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hansel Center is currently in a state of disrepair. B. The Hansel Center has been identified by the University as a possible site to relocate the Institute Annex ( "Institute "), currently housed at 1024 Notre Dame Ave, South Bend, Indiana, as well as for use by other potential University users and tenants such as the Notre Dame Center for Art and Culture, Segura Fine Arts Studio, Consejo Grafico, the Art Department, Center for Social Concerns, Office of Public Relations, and the Legal Aid Clinic ( "Project "). Before University sponsored programs can be permitted at the Hansel Center, substantial renovations must be performed to render the Hansel Center fit for occupancy. C. The Board of Public Works for the City of South Bend has been the Redevelopment Commission's contracting agent for various programs intended to revitalize and enhance neighborhood development within the City of South Bend, Indiana and to provide various secular programs and activities. The City is empowered under the authority of Indiana Code § 36- 10 -2 -4 to aid cultural facilities and programs and the Project as described above is consistent with those cultural programs to which the city may lend aid under state law, and serves a public purpose that will facilitate revitalization of the neighborhood. The City further believes that the actions contemplated by this MOU are in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents, and that such actions comply with the public purposes and applicable state and local laws. D. SBHF is an Indiana not - for - profit corporation meeting the requirements of Indiana Code § 36- 1- 11- 1(a)(7), and was created for the purpose of planning, directing and coordinating economic and community revitalization within the City of South Bend. SBHF has been working with the parties to facilitate the development of the Project within the City which will provide certain artistic, cultural, secular programs and activities, and legal services to poor and under - represented persons, all of which the City believes will be of benefit to the City and its citizens E. The City is willing to contribute tax incremental funding ( "TIF ") for those uses permitted by state law and Community Development Block Grants ( "Grants ") to the renovation of the Hansel Center prior to the transfer of the Hansel Center to the University. The City has approved contributions of up to Seven Hundred Ninety -Six Thousand. Dollars ($796,000) in TIF funds for permitted TIF uses, and One Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand Dollars ($134,000) in Community Development Block Grant Funds ( "CDBG ") to be applied to the renovation of the Hansel Center. F. Vanir shall donate construction funds and professional project management services to the renovation of the Hansel Center and act as the "Owner's Representative" for the University based on the scope of services outlined in Vanir's proposal dated 9 -8 -11 attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to and provided that the University raises funds for the remaining cost of renovation (including contingencies), and that the renovated Hansel Center is to be subsequently transferred to the University. G. The University is willing to coordinate services related to data, telecommunications, and cable requirements for the renovation of the Hansel Center, and to raise funds and provide funding for the remaining cost of the renovation after subtracting the contributions of the City and Vanir, provided that the renovated property is subsequently transferred to the University. H. Once renovations are completed, and provided that certain property tax liabilities, existing liens, and current loans secured against the Hansel Center have been discharged, the parties agree that SBHF shall transfer ownership of the Hansel Center to the University at no cost. I. The parties intend by this MOU to set forth the principal terms and related agreements to be negotiated between the parties to implement their agreement to renovate the Hansel Center so that upon completion it may be transferred to the University for: (1) use and operation in part by the Institute; (2) the provision of various artistic, cultural, secular programs and activities, as well as legal services to poor and under - represented persons in the community; and (3) the revitalization and enhanced development of the neighborhood. NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: 1. Scope of Agreement: The Recitals are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth. It is acknowledged and agreed by the parties that the greatest challenges to implementing the plan to renovate and transfer the Hansel Center to the University (the "Project ") will be: (a) finalizing the Project design and scope of work pursuant to applicable law and agreed upon guidelines (b) establishing a comprehensive budget with contingencies for unknown conditions, and (c) raising sufficient funds to retire all current liabilities and to fully pay for renovation of the Hansel Center. In furtherance of the Project plan, the parties will participate as follows. 2 a. SBHF: Upon execution of this MOU and completion of any conditions precedent to the beginning of construction set forth herein, including but not limited to satisfaction of the requirements set forth in the University's Construction Funding Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, SBHF will engage Kil Architecture to provide architectural and engineering services for the Project going forward. Said services shall be paid by the Project Treasurer as herein defined. SBHF will also conduct environmental remediation work at the Hansel Center, hereinafter referred to as Phase I. Phase I shall be completed with the CDBG funds referenced in Sec. lb. below. Upon completion of Phase I, SBHF will transfer the property to the City for completion of its portion of the renovations, hereinafter referred to as Phase II. Upon completion of Phase II, SBHF will receive the property back from the City in order to complete the renovations to the property, hereinafter referred to as Phase III. SBHF shall then transfer the fully- renovated property to the University upon completion of the Project. The University shall facilitate the placement of "all risk ", full replacement cost builder's risk insurance, including building materials, for the Hansel Center for the duration of the Project and shall include the City, SBHF and the University as named insureds under the policy. The cost for this policy shall be identified by the University and paid for using funds raised by the University. b. City: The City shall contribute up to Seven Hundred Ninety -Six Thousand Dollars ($796,000) in TIF funds and One Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand Dollars ($134,000) in CDBG Funds to the Project prior to the transfer of the Hansel Center to the University. The use of the TIF Funds, to the extent permitted by law, will be used to complete Phase II. Upon completion of Phase II, the City will transfer the Hansel Center back to SBHF for completion of Phase III. The City will facilitate all necessary governmental approvals. The City and SBHF will work together to solicit public bids and hire one General Contractor for both Phases II and III of the Project which should facilitate a seamless transition between these two phases. The bids should include a Schedule of Values which coincides with the funds allocated to each phase. The bidding process shall be conducted according to the City's bidding protocol. Change Orders are to be paid for out of the funding allocated for phase III. Change Orders shall not be initiated without Kil Architect's authorization following initial review of cost associated. with such change and authorization by Vanir and UND. C. Vanir: Vanir will donate a combination of Project management services as the Owner's Representative for the University and cash under the condition that the Hansel Center is to be transferred to the University upon completion of the Project. The University and Vanir shall enter into a separate agreement for the project management services to be provided by Vanir. Vanir shall provide the University with a monthly report of budgeted versus non - budgeted costs. Vanir shall have no obligation to perform 3 unless and until all construction funding (including contingency) has been raised and set aside for the Project. d. University: The University will pay certain fees for architectural and engineering services as herein designated. Furthermore, after subtracting the contributions of the City and Vanir, the University will contribute the remaining cost of the renovation according to the projected budget attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, the University will obtain all University approvals necessary to (1) accept the transfer of the Hansel Center by the University and (2) accept contributions of money and, by receiving the property, services from the other parties to the MOU. Furthermore, the University will designate a representative to act as Project Treasurer for the architectural and engineering services and Phase III. e. Institute: The Institute will act as the principal intermediary with the University, City, and SBHF. Through the Institute, the University will enter into definitive agreements, where appropriate, with tenants and occupants of the Hansel Center. 2. Implementation: a. Documentation: The parties shall work cooperatively to determine the need for a definitive written agreement(s) further setting forth the rights, duties, and obligations of each participant in the Project consistent with the terms of this MOU, and the form of those agreement(s). At any time, individuals and entities may be added to the MOU and/or any further agreements as mutually agreed by the parties. b. Party Representatives: Kil Architecture shall serve as the Architect of Record for each phase of the Project. The following individuals will operate as the onsite representative for the parties as designated below: i. Vanir for the University — list of authorized representatives to be provided; ii. TBD — will be designated in writing by the Director of Public Works; and iii. Marco Mariani for SBHF. C. Steering Committee: A steering committee for the Project will be established by the Parties. 3. Exclusive Project Planning: The parties agree that during the term of this MOU, and both before and after the execution of any definitive agreements, the parties will work together on an exclusive basis to jointly develop the architectural plans, scope of work, construction budget (including contingency), permitting plan, construction financing, cash flow requirements, contracting requirements, grant applications, property tax dispositions and other tax planning to successfully implement the Project. In the event that any party terminates the MOU, the remaining parties shall continue to develop and implement the Project plan contemplated by this MOU, and the terminating party B may not use any plans or ideas contemplated by this MOU without the express written consent of the remaining parties to the MOU. 4. Term of MOU: This MOU shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter until completion of the project unless terminated earlier by the execution of any further definitive agreements between the parties that supersede this MOU. 5. Allocation of Costs: Except as provided above, the parties shall each bear their own costs incurred in connection with the preparation of this MOU and any definitive agreements, and in connection with the administration of this MOU, including but not limited to travel costs, legal and accounting expenses, and all other out of pocket expenses incidental to the performance of their respective obligations under the MOU. 6. Administrative Controls. The administrative duties associated with the contracting and financial obligations of this Project are to be undertaken as follows: a. Architectural and Engineering Services — Contracting — SBHF; Fund Control — the University via review by University Architect Office with sign off by Development b. Phase I: Contracting and Fund Control — SBHF C. Phase II: Contacting and Fund Control — the City d. Phase III: Contracting — SBHF; Fund Control — the University 7. Notices: All notices under this MOU shall be delivered personally or by overnight courier to the addresses provided by each of the parties hereto, and shall be deemed effective upon receipt. 8. Concluding Provisions: This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions and agreements between the parties related to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or modification to this MOU shall be effective unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties hereto. This MOU may be assigned to affiliates of the parties for purposes of effectuating this transaction. Any other assignments shall be void and non- binding on the other party. There are no intended or incidental third party beneficiaries of this MOU and any such relationship, whether express, incidental, or implied, is hereby disclaimed. If any provision of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The undersigned warrant and represent that they are duly authorized and empowered to execute this MOU and to bind their respective entities accordingly. [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MOU has been executed effective as of the date first appearing above. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC 14d" Rev. J46 I. Jen ins, C.S.C. Presid nt SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION,, INC. . Marco Ma Executive 2 CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Name: Title: VANIR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. ore denC. Domi ue t Exhibit A Hansel Center Renovation Project PLANNING AND DESIGN • Confirm Scope /Validate Budget • Develop Program Schedule • Project Organization Meeting and Kick -off • Expedite Initial Permits • Manage the Design Phase (A /E, University, SBHF, City, Vanir) - Schedule Management - Interim Cost Estimates - Value Engineering - Constructability Reviews - Manage Consultant Payments BIDDING • Bidder Solicitation and Follow -Up • Pre -Bid Walk- Through • Bid Opening, Contract Award Recommendations and Contract Preparation CONSTRUCTION • Pre - Construction Meeting • Construction Contract Administration • Regular Site Visits • Weekly and Monthly Meetings • Progress Reviews • Expediting the Schedule • Issue Resolution • Change Order Review and Recommendation • Project Coordination • Analyze and Manage Contractor and Consultant Payments • Coordinate Installation of Direct - Purchased Equipment and Furnishings • Project Close -Out EXHIBIT B UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Cottotractioa 1t�snWisS Polley rAMM a COMM M19 of the Bout of Truft" The Finence'Dw mliMOe ofd o DOW of Trustees waft with dw Aduninlltad= ofdw UnW** ID Uaivers*I i.er, bud�mdng; . flnlihcia! aid, of tbau1ci11 ie at d 711 s1 m I 1 110 a MUM of due aiR1811 Cotaattcticn Fwdbit Policy adopted by the hwo tent ad Pbwm Commines of the Bond of Trastem, ad approved by do 7Yaseaem on October 3. 2002, ad October 4,2M respaotiw* an4 a revision Otto Cow*vcdon Awil t Po ft *%pad by to Rhharhr a Committee of tits Board oMwm and sireved by do Thwees on A0129. 2001, sed Apt 30.2004 mepec&*. 710 ft 1M CoimWMW of the Board of Tweases ecomme ds dot die Uaiver* comer die howww beachmorks be coal recommond* do ing of any elective c ion F*M in httegrky ofthe iatitudoq. Tb me bwhnwb kmhm : Firm (ia w fer loop, ca"i ofthe cost ofthe project, At lest 73 Percent of the project costa in hand, with The majority of do nm hft beds to be collaoed widrin tiro years of dw sort of consbwulon. 71e lboeendve Vice P- esiderit will periodicNly review die fbadint states of each project and upon oerd4ft that the project has met die benchmerim, odwiae do project to commence. In to an of MOW eepital pro)eota or projects dot foil to most benchmerhs, die Executive Vice Padden will atemas paoteest toewrd: audiieviag theme beihchinerlts and ua>aha reoommerhdatioos m dio Phhsaoe Comldlbe ofdie Board ofTrus ees to begin cowbution as -j F v prfae, !f ooshaoraodan bids we received in excess of eadmaes, and times M*w bids rat In a 8ilm w meet the tmnctinhwkl dis prciect anrot proceed miles addkkmd funds are seciaed to sheet the benohawks andlor the Finsaoe Commitles of tbs awd off halm r emWovve the project. In adAf A% do ogpbg overhead malwaance, sad reomW costs„ should continue to be pleated ibr sad added each yar to the operating budpt. sad abets apprapeim a should be iaaasigl6 eudoured. as pat of the regular bedtmdiit process of the University. 71e Finance Commime will -swim budget ft eons wNh amounts so be added sot less dm srnuplly. 11e Mena Cum midee of the Bond of Tnateea will review dais policy on a periodic bask sad rot less tier arraaily. and make appropriate s4vMwft based out due national eeonomic envircamw sad fiaanc W poddon of die Uniwersi y at do time of die review. Approved by duo Fin mce Caasmittee of due Bound dMuseoes on OMber S. 2006 and recommeadsd to do Pod Bard of 7 rume s for approval on October 6, 2006. Exhibit C, Page 1 of 2 Hansel Center Project Budget November 2011 Hansel Center Renovation - Bid Estimate (Budget Version May 12, 2011 *) Adjustments: Taxes and penalty due Costs incurred and paid by Vanir, not already included within budget Insurance estimate Project management fees not Included in budget Total Adjusted Hansel Center Project Budget $ 2,481,291 17,727 81,329 20,000 242,500 $ 2,842,847 * The Bid Estimate (Budget Version as of May 12, 2011) is attached as Exhibit C. Page 2 of 2 Exhibit C, Page 2 of 2 Hansel Center Renovation - Bid Estimate 5112/11 update 61,000 Alternate 2: Repair Windows, operable lower sash 5.12.11 Cal �4!! Budoet Cost 1 General Conditions 120,000 2 Site Work S Demolition 85,000 3 Concrete 25,000 4 Masonry 52.000 5 Motels 28,000 8 Carpentry items 36,000 7 Rooting & Canopy 46,000 8 Doors b Windows 225,000 9 Finishes 235,000 10 Specialties 16,000 11 Equipment 0 12 Furnishings 7,100 14 Elevator 62.000 15 Mechanical / Plumbing ! Fire Protection 400,000 16 Electrical 230,000 SLKRWed Alternates: Alternate 1: New Windows 61,000 Alternate 2: Repair Windows, operable lower sash Alternate 3: No Furred ulterior wells Alternate 4: Garden Wall Repair 20,000 Alternate 5: Cast Iron Fence Repair 15,000 Altxnate 6: Demolition Costs 87,000 Atiemate 7: Recycling Program for Demo Materials 1,043 Other Contractor Fees: Builders Fee ' - 123,500 Parf. / Payment Bonds 17.700 Subtotal Hard construction costs 1.769,943 Construction Contingency (10 %) 170,994 Total Preiected Construction Cost Estimate: 1,940,937 Associated Project Costs: Bulding Acquisition ' 35.1100 Furniture, Fbdures & Equipment (Estimated) 0 A!E Design Fees, Initial Report 1 3,804 A/E Design Fees, Schematic Design 23,250 AIE Design Fess, Awl Services. SD ' 12,010 NE Design Fees. Addl Services, Cost Reduction Study ' 7,500 ME Design Fees, Next Phase Detail Design, DD, CD, S. CA 137,750 Environmental (SSI 2010 Bid- Mold and Asbestos) 104,405 Env. (add110% premium recommended by Greuvogel to rebid) 10,441 Environmental (lead abatement @ windows) M 10,000 Env. tong. / Grauvogel Fen S Report ' 5.360 Env. Eng / Greuvogei Fees (Abatement) 10,830 Permit Fees (State CDR) S00 Carnage House Renovation ` 0 Landscape ' 12,500 Fumishinge/Equip r 12,000 Communications ' 47,000 Misc. other costs ' 32AN Escalation ' 69,241 Total Proiect Cost: 2,481,291 NOTES: kKW provides for seven WOW (7%) pMM = 2010 Budget had a 7% COnetnratiOn CondrVrwy, tMvsrWty Archkeds Ofaee rsoornrnends a 10% Con ingency. '329-11 oonunttrrwd by SMF. Needs lo be cordirmed in writing. Estknate includes do" txu1 1. ' D0WV C- MWtodon fees praWOWy paid by Va* Development CmVwy Winnal lead abatement prarneters It Window, ors replaced wfdr new units ' No frarda have been allocated to the design, mrasatton or renovation of ow existing Camtege House ' Recom erbed by Urrlversity A"IteW's Office