HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-07 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
December 21, 2007 4th Floor
10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President
Mr. Karl King, Vice President
Mr. Greg Downes, Secretary
Mr. Ken Peczkowski
Members Absent: Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr.
Legal Counsel: Mr. Charles S. Leone, Esq.
Redevelopment Staf£ Mr. Don Inks, Director
Mrs . Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary
Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Robert Mathia, Economic Development Specialist
Ms. Jennifer Laurent, Economic Development Specialist
Mr. Nicholas Witwer, Economic Development Specialist
Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager
Others Present: Ms. Jamie Loo, South Bend Tribune
Ms. Jenny Massey
Ms. GlendaRae Hernandez
Ms. Linda Wolfson, Community Forum for Economic Dev
Mr. Mark Peterson, WNDU
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Friday, December 7, 2007.
Mr. King made a motion to approve the minutes as
submitted. Mr. Downes seconded the motion. Mr.
Peczkowski stated his objection to the inclusion of
the statement under the Executive Session portion
of the Minutes that "no topic was discussed other
than the subject matter specified in the Public
Notice" (those topics allowed under LC. 5-14- 1.5-
6.1(b)(2)(D)).Hebelieved, without going into
details or violating executive privilege that that
COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7,
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.)
statement was not true. Ms. Jones noted that
Counsel was present at the executive session and
the Commissioners rely on Counsel to keep their
discussions to the subjects allowed.
The vote to approve the Minutes as submitted was
three to one with Mr. Peczkowski opposed.
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted December 21, 2007 for approval.
324 AIRPORT AEDA
Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Kaczmarek 1,575.00
CFH Landscaping Services 353.50
Schuell Fence 23,083.55
Meridian Title Corporation 282,736.01
414 SAMPLE EWING GENERAL
Indiana Michigan Power 14.60
CFH Landscaping Services 1,815.00
420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL
CBRE 687.76
Wightman Petrie 2,470.00
R.E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. 2,650.00
Ralph D. Lauver 2,500.00
Meridian Title Corporation 160.00
Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Kaczmarek 281.25
R.E. McCloskey & Associates, Inc. 2,000.00
City of South Bend 239.96
Meridian Title Corporation 105,580.33
JJR 15,000.00
422 FUND WEST WASHINGTON
South Bend Heritage Foundation 41,474.07
433 FUND REDEVELOPMENT ADMIN GENERAL
Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Kaczmarek 3,645.00
Total $ 486,266.03
Mr. Downes made a motion to approve Claims
submitted December 21, 2007. Mr. King seconded the
motion. The vote was three in favor. Mr. Peczkowski
Franklin
Fat Daddy's Block
COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS
SUBMITTED DECEMBER 21, 2007, AND ORDERED
THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED
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abstained, saying he had not seen the list of claims prior
to the meeting.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications.
5. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tax Abatements
(1) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2423 approving an
application for real property tax deduction
for property located at 3950 William
Richardson Court in the Airport
Economic Development Area. (Ryan
Fireprotection, Inc.)
Mr. Mathia gave the staff report on the
project. Ryan Fireprotection, Inc. is
currently leasing a facility in South Bend
where it employs seventeen people. The
lease on the existing building will expire in
early 2008 and the company has decided to
construct a new, larger facility to meet its
increasing space requirements due to strong
sales growth in this region. The facility will
be used for some light fabrication of fire
protection systems and storage of parts. It
will also serve as a base for repair and
installation employees to work from. It is
anticipated that the facility will serve clients
within a 100 mile radius of South Bend. The
new building will contain 30,000 sft and be
expandable up to a total of 50,000 sft. The
estimated cost of the building is $1,103,650.
THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS
THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS
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The project is expected to create fifteen full-
time permanent jobs within the first year with
an estimated annual payroll of $904,000. In
addition, the project will maintain seventeen
existing permanent full-time jobs with an
annual payroll of $1,160,000.
Ryan Fireprotection has not had any previous
abatements. The property is properly zoned
for the proposed use. The property is within
the Airport Economic Development Area, a
tax increment allocation area; therefore the
petition for real property tax abatement must
first be approved by the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission. The property
qualifies for six years of real property tax
deduction under the tax abatement ordinance.
At a project cost of $1,103,650, the taxes that
would be abated over the six year period are
estimated at $132,786. The taxes to be paid
by the new project over the same period are
estimated at $93,552.
Mr. King asked how much taxes are
collected for that property now. Mr. Mathia
responded $1,993 per year.
Mr. Downes made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 2423 approving an
application for real property tax deduction
for property located at 3950 William
Richardson Court in the Airport Economic
Development Area. Mr. King seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of
three to one with Mr. Peczkowski opposed.
B. South Bend Central Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2421 related to acquisition
of property in the South Bend Central
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2423
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3950 WILLIAM RICHARDSON
COURT IlV THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA
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Development Area. (416 S. William St.)
Mr. Schalliol noted that 416 and 420 S.
William St. were added to the South Bend
Central Development Area acquisition list on
November 2, 2007 by Resolution No. 2385.
Resolution No. 2421 sets the acquisition
value of the property at $75,000 and
authorizes a purchase offer to be sent to
Chris L. Wood in that amount. The property
is the former Sons of Israel Synagogue and
an adjacent lot, purchased by Mr. Wood in
2005 for use as a single family residence.
Mr. King made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 2421 related to acquisition of
property in the South Bend Central
Development Area. Mr. Downes seconded
the motion. The motion carried on a vote of
three to one with Mr. Peczkowski opposed.
(2) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2422 approving and
accepting a counter offer for the
acquisition of property in the SBCDA (416
S. William)
Mr. Schalliol noted that staff has been
negotiating with Mr. Wood to arrive at a
counter offer of $130,000. Mr. Wood
purchased the former synagogue from
Historic Landmarks Foundation for $25,000
after it had been sitting vacant and
deteriorating for 20 years. Mr. Wood has
spent at least $105,000 over the last two
years to stabilize the building. The
synagogue parcel sits in the middle of the
Coveleski Neighborhood planning area.
Under city control, the planning consultants
could have a better comfort level when
developing recommendations for that part of
the planning area. Staff recommends
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2421
RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA.
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accepting the counter offer based on money
already put into the building, the city's desire
to preserve this important piece of South
Bend history, and the potential of its reuse in
the Coveleski Neighborhood planning area.
Mr. Downes asked about the possibility of
moving the building to a new location. Mr.
Schalliol responded that the building has
been evaluated for a possible move. It has
been determined it can be moved.
Mr. Peczkowski asked if any historical
agency is interested in the property. Mr.
Schalliol responded that Historic Landmarks
has protective covenants over the building.
Mr. Downes asked just how much control
HLFI has. Mr. Schalliol responded that
HLFI's covenants cover the right of first
refusal. They have waived their right of first
refusal in discussions with Mr. Wood. They
have the right of refusal on the use of the
building. It was sold specifically for single
family use. The city has been in discussions
with HLFI. They will consider other uses.
In addition, there are certain elements in the
building that must remain, such as some
chandeliers.
Mr. King made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 2422 approving and
accepting a counter offer for the acquisition
of property in the South Bend Central
Development Area. Mr. Downes seconded
the motion. The motion carried on a vote of
three to one with Mr. Peczkowski opposed
(3) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2424 setting the Fair Reuse
Value of Land in the South Bend Central
Development Area (NW Hill & Colfax)
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2422
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COUNTER OFFER
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
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Ms. Laurent noted that the property at the
northwest corner of Hill and Colfax is made
up of three parcels totaling approximately
half an acre. The average of the appraised
values of the property is $135,700.
Therefore, that is the offering price for the
property.
Mr. Peczkowski asked the price the
Commission paid for the property. Ms.
Laurent responded that it cost the
Commission a little over $200,000, including
the cost of demolishing the structure that was
on the property.
Mr. Peczkowski asked how many years the
city has held the property. Ms. Laurent
responded six years. There were some
environmental concerns with the property,
which they city has addressed while holding
the property.
Mr. Peczkowski asked if any taxes were paid
during that time. Ms. Laurent responded
they were not.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved Resolution No. 2424
setting the Fair Reuse Value of Land in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(NW Hill & Colfax)
(4) Commission approval requested for Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations
for property in the South Bend Central
Development Area. (NW Hill & Colfax)
Ms. Laurent summarized the Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations for
the Hill and Colfax property. The property is
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2424
SETTING THE FAIR REUSE VALUE OF LAND IN
THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT
AREA (NW HILL & COLFax)
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zoned mixed use. We want mixed use
development that combines elements of
multi-family residential, commercial retail,
commercial office or entertainment. Any one
of these uses or a mix of these uses would be
considered, as well as site planning that
would take into consideration parking to
support the development. The
Redevelopment Commission will weigh how
the proposed improvements will positively or
negatively impact the surrounding
businesses, many of which have evidenced
new investment recently, and the impact on
traffic flow and safety for the parochial
school across the street.
Mr. Peczkowski asked about the "selling or
leasing" language on page one. Ms. Laurent
responded that that is standard language. We
would only consider sale of the entire
property.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. Peczkowski and unanimously carried,
the Commission approved the Bid
Specifications and Design Considerations for
property in the South Bend Central
Development Area. (NW Hill & Colfax)
(5) Commission authorization requested to
publish Notice of Intended Sale of Land in
the South Bend Central Development Area
with receipt of bids at 10:00 a.m.,
February 1, 2008. (NW Hill & Colfax)
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. Peczkowski and unanimously carried,
the Commission authorized publication of the
Notice of Intended Sale of Land in the South
Bend Central Development Area with receipt
of bids at 10:00 a.m., February 1, 2008. (NW
Hill & Colfax)
COMMISSION APPROVED THE BID
SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
FOR PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL
DEVELOPMENT AREA. (NW HILL & COLFAX~
COMMISSION AUTHORIZED PUBLICATION OF THE
NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE OF LAND IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
WITH RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 10:00 A.M.,
FEBRUARY 1, 2008. (NW HILL & COLFAX)
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(6) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(Title work, NW Hill & Colfax)
Ms. Laurent noted that one proposal was
received from Meridian Title in the amount
of $100 per parcel or $300 total. Staff
recommends accepting the proposal.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for title services and accepted the
proposal from Meridian Title in the amount
of $300.
(7) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(ALTA Survey, NW Hill & Colfax)
Ms. Laurent noted that staff received one
proposal for completion of an ALTA survey
from Wightman Petrie in the amount of
$2,360. Staff recommends accepting the
proposal.
Mr. Peczkowski asked if the alley is included
in the property. Ms. Laurent responded that
it is not. The alley has not been vacated and
is widely used by other property owners on
the block.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal and accepted the proposal from
Wightman Petrie for the scope of services
and fee proposed.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR TITLE SERVICES AND ACCEPTED
THE PROPOSAL FROM MERIDIAN TITLE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $300
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
WIGHTMAN PETRIE FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
AND FEE PROPOSED
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Mr. King asked if staff will take into
consideration the investment made by other
businesses on the block when evaluating the
proposed development. Ms. Laurent
responded that they certainly would. They
recognize the importance of these other
improvements and wouldn't want to
jeopardize them.
(8) Filing of Resolution No. 2425 amending
the South Bend Central Development Area
Development Plan. (Adding 118 N. Main
to List of Properties to be Acquired)
Ms. Laurent noted that. Resolution No. 2425
adds 118 N. Main St. to the list of properties
to be acquired for the South Bend Central
Development Area. amending the South
Bend Central Development Area
Development Plan and sets a public hearing
on it.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
Commission accepted for filing Resolution
No. 2425 and set a public hearing on
Resolution No. 2425 for 10:00 a.m.,
January 18, 2008.
(9) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(Title work, 118 N. Main; parking lot
adjacent to JMS building)
Ms. Laurent noted that staff has been asked
to complete necessary due diligence for the
potential acquisition of the improved surface
parking lot located between the
Commission's Main and Colfax parking
structure and the historic JMS building at
118 N. Main St. This acquisition would
COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING
RESOLUTION No. 2425 AND sET A PUSLIc
HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 2425 FOR
10:00 A.M., JANUARY 18, 2008.
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facilitate a potential redevelopment and
parking strategy for a significant block in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
Staff has received one proposal for title work
on the site in the amount of $100. Staff
recommends approval.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for title services in the South Bend
Central Development Area and accepted the
proposal from Meridian Title for the scope of
service and fee proposed.
(10) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(ALTA Survey, 118 N. Main)
Ms. Laurent noted that a request for
proposals was issued for completion of an
ALTA survey for 118 N. Main St. One
proposal was received, that from Wightman
Petrie Engineering for the not-to-exceed
amount of $2,600. Staff recommends
accepting the proposal.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for engineering services in the
South Bend Central Development Area and
accepted the proposal from Wightman Petrie
for the scope of services and fee proposed.
(ll) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(Phase I Environmental Assessment, 118
N. Main)
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR TITLE SERVICES IN THE SOUTH
BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AND
ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM MERIDIAN
TITLE FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICE AND FEE
PROPOSED
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
WIGHTMAN PETRIE FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
AND FEE PROPOSED
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Ms. Laurent noted that a request for
proposals was issued for completion of a
Phase I Environmental survey at 118 N.
Main St. One proposal was received, that
from Grauvogel & Associates for the not-to-
exceed amount of $1,570. Staff recommends
accepting the proposal.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for engineering services in the
South Bend Central Development Area and
accepted the proposal from Grauvogel &
Associates for the scope of services and fee
proposed.
(12) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Bend Central Development Area.
(Title work, 511 S. Michigan)
Ms. Laurent noted that a request for
proposals for title work was issued for the
Commission owned parcel at 511 S. Main
St., on the Fat Daddy's block. One proposal
was received, that from Meridian Title in the
amount of $100. Staff recommends
accepting the proposal.
Mr. Downes made a motion to accept the
proposal. Mr. King seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of three to one
with Mr. Peczkowski opposed.
C. Airport Economic Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for a
renegotiated lease at the Blackthorn Golf
Course in the Airport Economic
Development Area (GPS equipment)
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE
SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM
GRAUVOGEL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED
COMMISSION APPROVE D THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR TITLE SERVICES AND ACCEPTED
THE PROPOSAL FROM MERIDIAN TITLE FOR THE
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED
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Mr. Witwer asked that item 6.C.(1) be tabled.
Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by
Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the
Commission tabled item 6.C.(1)
(2) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2412 related to acquisition
of property in the Airport Economic
Development Area. (1406 S. Franklin,
1533 S. Lafayette)
Mr. Schalliol noted that Resolution No. 2412
sets the purchase price for 1406 S. Franklin
(the former Eckler-Lahey Lumber yard) and
1533 S. Lafayette (the former South Bend
Foundry) at $205,050, the average of two
appraisals of the property. The property is
6.1 acres.
Mr. King made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 2412 related to acquisition of
property in the Airport Economic
Development Area. Mr. Downes seconded
the motion. The motion was approved on a
vote of three to one with Mr. Peczkowski
opposed.
(3) Commission approval requested for
Resolution No. 2413 approving and
accepting a counter offer for the
acquisition of property in the Airport
Economic Development Area. (1406 S.
Franklin, 1533 S. Lafayette)
Mr. Schalliol noted that staff has negotiated
with the property owners and arrived at a
counter offer of $290,000. That figure is the
average of the Commission's purchase offer
and an appraisal secured by the owner. Staff
feels that is a fair counter offer, considering
the value of the SW corner of Broadway and
COMMISSION TABLED ITEM 6.C.(1~
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2412
RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UREA.
(1406 S. FRANKLIN, 1533 S. LAFAYETTE~
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Franklin to the Commission's efforts in the
Studebaker Industrial Park.
Mr. King made a motion to approve
Resolution No. 2413 approving and
accepting a counter offer for the acquisition
of property in the Airport Economic
Development Area. Mr. Downes seconded
the motion. The motion carried on a vote of
three to one with Mr. Peczkowski opposed.
(4) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
Airport Economic Development Area.
(Title work, Blackthorn Office Park)
Mr. Witwer noted that staff requested
proposals for title work on thirteen properties
in the Blackthorn Office Park. The
Redevelopment Authority currently owns the
properties. The properties need to be
transferred to the Commission for inclusion
in the sale of the land for a hotel.
Metropolitan Title submitted a proposal to do
the work for $600. Staff recommends
accepting the offer.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the request for
proposal for title work in the Blackthorn
Office Park and accepted the proposal from
Metropolitan Title for the scope of services
and fee proposed.
D. South Bend Medical Services District
There was no business in the South Bend Medical
Services District.
E. West Washington-Chapin Development Area
COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 2413
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COUNTER OFFER
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UREA.
(1406 S. FRANKLIN, 1533 S. LAFAYETTE~
COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL FOR TITLE WORK IN THE
BLACKTHORN OFFICE PARK AND ACCEPTED THE
PROPOSAL FROM METROPOLITAN TITLE FOR THE
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED
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There was no business in the West Washington-
Chapin Development Area.
F. South Side Development Area
(1) Commission approval requested for
proposal for professional services in the
South Side Development Area. (Master
planning)
Mr. Schalliol noted that Lehman & Lehman
has submitted a proposal to perform planning
services in the South Side Development
Area. The purpose of the planning will be to
develop and to find infrastructure concepts
and development sites that are being
proposed for the four quadrants at the
intersection of Ireland and Michigan St.
Lehman & Lehman was involved in the
original planning for the Erskine Hills
shopping district and South Side
Development Area and has been involved in
several of the developments specific to this
planning area. The professional services
proposal is in the amount of $7,500. Staff
requests approval of the proposal.
Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by
Mr. King and unanimously carried, the
Commission approved the proposal from
Lehman & Lehman in the amount of $7,500
for the scope of services proposed.
G. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area
There was no business in the Northeast
Neighborhood Development Area.
H. Douglas Road Economic Development Area
There was no business in the Douglas Road
Economic Development Area.
COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM
LEHMAN & LEHMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500
FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES PROPOSED
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I. Other
(1) Schedule of agenda items.
Ms. Jones noted that she has requested that
Counsel research and report back on
schedules and timetables of items that appear
on the Commission agenda. She would like
to have discussion on this at the January 2,
2008 meeting.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
A. Tax Abatement
Mr. Inks noted that staff has done a review of residential
tax abatements and wants to make a report to the
Commission.
Mr. Mathia noted that the number of individuals
applying for residential tax abatement was the same in
2007 as in 2006. However, the number of abatements
applied for by developers rose from 30 in 2006 to 150 in
2007. The value of construction related to the
residential abatements was $S.SM+ in 2006 and nearly
$41M in 2007. Assuming all the residences are built,
the additional taxes received on that construction over
the five year abatement period will be $212,000 from
the 2006 construction and $31M from the 2007
construction. Mr. Mathia noted that even though giving
abatement to this new construction, the city gained
considerable taxes from the new residential
development.
Mr. Mathia also noted that in 2006 most of the new
housing development occurred in the West Washington
and Northeast Neighborhood Development Areas. In
2007 by far the most development occurred in areas
other than development areas, mostly on the south side.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
PROGRESS REPORTS
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The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is NEXT COMMISSION 1v~EET~Gs
the Annual Organizational Meeting scheduled for at
10:00 a.m., January 2, 2008. A Rescheduled Regular
Meeting will be held immediately following the
Organizational Meeting at approximately 10:10 a. m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT
Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Downes made a
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. King
seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at
10:45 a.m.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION December 21, 2007
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission met in Executive Session on Friday,
December 21, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. The meeting was held in Room 1200 County-City Building,
227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in LC. 5-14-1.5-
61(b)(2)(D). Commissioner's Present: Marcia Jones, President; Karl King, Vice President;
Hardie Blake, Ken Peczkowski. Others Present: Jeff Gibney, Executive Director, Community &
Economic Development, Don Inks, Director, Economic Development, Attorney Charles Leone,
Shawn Peterson, Bill Schalliol, Nick Witwer, Jennifer Laurent, and Robert Mathia. The
Commission certifies that no topic was discussed other than the subject matter specified in the
Public Notice. The Executive Session was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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