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Home My WebLink About6B (13)�0 �)CI ��)) UTH 4 / 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: Matthew Sikora, Economic Development Planner�j Subject: Proposal for 502 W. Western Avenue Date: December 12, 2011 Attached for consideration is a proposal regarding Commission -owned property located at 502 W. Western Avenue (former Harmon Auto Glass). On June 14, 2011, the Redevelopment Commission approved the bid specs, fair - market valuation ($45,000), and advertising of legal notices to begin the disposition process for this property. At the July 12, 2011 Redevelopment Commission meeting, staff reported that no conforming bids had been received and that the property would thus be able to be sold at a negotiated price. Attached is a letter /proposal from Monroe Circle Community Center, a non - profit entity of Entermission Inc. and serving the South Bend community, whose mission is "to encourage and help each person discover their worth for the purpose of developing a vibrant, safe and strong community with strong families." The framework for the center's activities is expressed by the acronym VALUE — V- vocational, A -art expression, L- leadership and spiritual development, U- unique heath & wellness, and E- education empowerment. MC3's plans for the Harmon glass site focus on the Vocational component of its mission and consist of multiple phases. Phase I includes the renovation of the existing building to serve as "Carpenter's Hands" center of operations to mobilize the community at -large to volunteer and /or donate for various community construction projects while mentoring and teaching basic trade skills to community residents. The program just completed a renovation of the 747 Center for the Homeless project for homeless veterans. Timeline for Phase I is July 2012. We propose to sell the property to MC3 for the nominal amount of $10, and in exchange MC3 will make the improvements as proposed (and in keeping with the successful renovations of its adjoining properties). The services proposed within this site, along with the services currently offered at the MC3's existing buildings, are open to the South Bend community and are of value to our citizens. Staff asks Commission approval of this transaction and to direct staff and Legal to prepare the necessary documents to complete the transaction. The completed documentation will return to the Commission for final approval and signature. What We Do Today Makes A Difference! I 526 Western Ave, South Bend, In 46601 Mailing address: 630 E University Dr. Granger, In 56530 July 8th, 2011 Ms. Marcia I. Jones President, Redevelopment Commission Board 1200 County -City Building 227 W Jefferson Blvd South Bend, In 46601 Ms Jones, � �01'**'� monroe circL6 C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R JUj 1 1D11 The intent of this letter is to submit a non conforming proposal requesting that the Redevelopment Commission Board would grant approval for Monroe Circle Community Center (MC3), an entity of Entermission Inc (EM), to acquire ownership of the Harmon Glass Property located at 502 W. Western Avenue. We ask for the City's Economic Development staff to be the negotiating agent on the final terms of said property acquisition. Enclosed with this letter you will find our proposed future site plan and site rendering of the property. Monroe Circle Community Center (MC3) /Entermission Inc (EM) is a 501c3 Not For Profit organization located just west of the Harmon Glass property sharing property lines. MC3's mission is to help each adult, and each child, take their next step toward a full and meaningful life, to add value, and to encourage and help each person discover their worth for the purpose of developing a vibrant, safe, and strong community with strong families. The word VALUE is used as an acronym that serves as a framework for the center's programming initiatives: V- vocational, A -art expression, L — leadership and spiritual development, U- unique health and wellness, E- education empowerment. The Harmon Glass property will be dedicated to the furtherance of our vocational component initiatives. MC3's overall purpose for acquiring the 502 W. Western property is to increase our capacity to serve the community by obtaining additional space that will serve as a catalyst for the following: to provide opportunity for local individuals and or businesses to participate in community development initiatives that create economic empowerment, to create a space where mentoring, coaching, and educational opportunities can be provided for trade skill and business development, and to provide an environment where aspiring entrepreneurs can grow, develop, and be mentored within a supportive entrepreneur- specific community. An outreach of Granger Community Church — 630 E. University Dr. — Granger, IN — 46530 J monroe circL6 C 0 M M U N I T Y C E N T E R Phase 1 of the property development will consist of the renovation of the existing building, curb, sidewalk, parking spaces, and removal of the existing Harmon Glass sign. In this phase, the existing building will be renovated for the purpose of serving as Carpenter's Hands center of operations to mobilize the community at -large to volunteer and /or donate for various community construction projects while mentoring and teaching basic trade skills to community residents who have a desire to participate. This group got its start with the renovation of MC3, is currently spearheading the renovation of the 747 Center For The Homeless project for homeless veterans, and will be the primary source for MC3's future construction developments including the Harmon Glass project. The renovated facility's interior, as proposed, will contain 3 areas: Tool Crib, Working space, and a small office area. The timeline for Phase 1 completion is July, 2012. In Phase 2, the future expansion of the Harmon Glass site will provide additional structures containing state of the Art 215L century technology and multi - purposed spaces such as additional offices, conference /classrooms, a commercial kitchen, and more. Phase 2 timeline for completion is to be determined. MC3 proposes to develop the Harmon Glass property consistent with the architecture, beauty, and integrity of design already demonstrated by the recent Coveleski Park renovations as well as the Monroe Circle Community Center's existing facility structure. I thank you Ms Jones and your fellow Redevelopment Commission Board members for your consideration of the Monroe Circle Community Center's non conforming bid proposal. Sincerely, (! r� 7 `�Roy C King ill Dir. Monroe Circle CommunitlCe er Iking @gccwired.com 574 -2 3500 Dan Blacketor President, Entermission Inc, Board Jack Magruder Secretary, Entermission Inc, Board Enclosures (3) An outreach of Granger Community Church — 630 E. University Dr. — Granger, IN — 46530 A, i monroe circL6 C 0 M M U N I T Y C E N T E R Monroe Circle Community Center Organization Background: Monroe Circle Community Center (MC3) has dedicated its efforts to be a catalyst for community transformation in what is considered to be one of the most impoverished areas in St Joseph County. The development of the community center started in 2001 when two volunteers from Granger Community Church (GCC) were given permission to mentor, build relationships, and provide fun activities for children living in Monroe Circle Public housing. This program was later named Son City Kids. A few years later, GCC received a call from a local food pantry asking for help. The Koop -65 food pantry was located in one of 3 adjoining buildings located across the street from the Monroe Circle public housing. More volunteers from GCC began helping the food pantry. Within the year, Koop -65 offered GCC the building and its 501c3 for $1. The acquisition of this corner space began the journey to acquire all three adjoining buildings which was finally secured in 2007. Through donated funds, labor, gifts "in kind," and other community and business partnerships MC3 was renovated and historically restored. Today, MC3 is a 7400 square feet facility with a Cafe, Educational center, and a Family center. Some of the programs operating at MC3 include Adult Education, Afterschool Program, Son City Kids and Teens, Food Pantry, Prison Transition /Addiction After -Care, Community Gathering, and Financial Literacy program. We are currently involved in a job placement initiative. Further, MC3 engages approximately 1035 adults, 208 kids from preschool -5th grade, and 170 volunteers every month. We have many partners who provide on -going programming support and /or staffing. The following is a list of some of MC3's on -going Partners: 1. First Federal Savings Bank 2. Manufacturing Technology, Inc 3. South Bend Community School Corporation 4. ANA — Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics 5. Salvation Army 6. Byers Consulting 7. Bridges Out Of Poverty 8. Granger Community Church Contact Information: LeRoy C King III Dir. of Monroe Circle Community Center Ph. 574 - 243 -3500 x318 iking @gcccwired.com http: / /blog.monroecircle.com http: / /monroecircle.com Monroe Circle Community Center 526 Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46601 Mailing Address: 630 E University Dr Granger, In 46530 An outreach of Granger Community Church — 630 E. University Dr. — Granger, IN — 46530 I ' ,F trl ":��a�I�ILEI.tti �� - '�S` i. 4 4. 71�ll•l f �lot A 1 Im Old �t 1` ��' �'�1 I -I'� I��• F ' ii I'I � fj I �� 1•. �� r 1 CC4pp � ' I I i ,' _ 59, } OCD M' \ .1'.a A p �► M c -� a r, O 0 Z '. .w J 0 r- W�gN oa z � n w 11 . -..c -: .I. .... -� '7 ivUV roi •+a rr -rc �� .''��- (14' Ailey Conc. /Gr Xd Surface) Conc. OOA I � / 9.5* (r) D m r---! v4 0 z n m ;U ¢ w. 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