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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-12 Redevelopment Commission Minutes SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING January 3, 2012 4:15 p.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President Dr. David Varner, Vice President Mr. Greg Downes Ms. Nancy King Mr. Donald Alford Members Absent: Ms. Stephanie Spivey Legal Counsel: Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq. Redevelopment Staff Mr. Don Inks, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager Others Present: Mr. John Voorde, City Clerk Ms. Rita Kopala Mr. Kevin Allen, South Bend Tribune Ms. Mo Miller 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes for approval THERE WERE No MINUTES 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS There were no Claims for approval THERE WERE No CLAIMS 4. COMMUNICATIONS A. Communication from Unity Gardens Mr. Inks noted one communication from Unity Gardens: Dear Redevelopment Commission, South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 4. COMMUNICATIONS (CONT.) A. Communication from Unity Gardens On behalf of the Unity Gardens, I want to formally thank you for your vote of confidence in approving our request for a large tem lease at LaSalle Square. We will continue to "grow"and reach out to the broader community; both attracting people to the west side and increasing the accessibility, awareness and availability to fresh produce! Sincerely, Sara Stewart 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. THERE WAS No OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS A. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Ratification of Lease by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. Mr. Inks noted that a lot of time was spent last week coordinating the move of two different retail shops on Michigan Street to facilitate the lease of 121 S. Michigan to the St. Joe Valley Metronet. Their contractor was to start work today and they are expected to be moved in within the next couple of weeks. The terms are as explained December 13, 2011. Mr. Inks signed the lease upon advice of Council with the intention to bring it back to the Commission for ratification. 2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION RATIFIED THE LEASE BY AND Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT Commission ratified the Lease by and COMMISSION AND ST.JOE VALLEY METRONET, INC. between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. (2) Resolution No. 2994 rescinding Resolution No. 2952. Mr. Sikora noted Resolution No. 2952 rescinds Resolution No. 1952, a resolution amending the development plan of the South Bend Central Development Area to add one or more parcels to the acquisition list, which was inadvertently signed and recorded following the November 22 meeting. Upon approval of Resolution No. 2994, the resolution will be recorded and the error corrected. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2994 Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the RESCINDING RESOLUTION No.2952. Commission approved Resolution No. 2994 rescinding Resolution No. 2952. (3) Resolution No. 2995 accepting the transfer of real property from the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Sikora noted that Resolution No. 2995 concerns the acceptance of 628 Rush Street by the Redevelopment Commission from the Redevelopment Authority so that it might be sold by the Redevelopment Commission to a private individual as an owner-occupied 3 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... home (it is currently part of the Monroe Park Neighborhood properties managed by the HDC). On December 21, 2011, the Redevelopment Authority passed Resolution No. 175, which transferred this property to the Redevelopment Commission pending its acceptance. This property has already been put through the disposition process and can be sold pending approval of this resolution. Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2995 Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY Commission approved Resolution No. 2995 FROM THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. accepting the transfer of real property from the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. B. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Proposal for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Asbestos Containing Material Survey and Lead-based Paint Survey at Union Station Scott Street relocation. Mr. Schalliol noted that staff solicited a proposal from Wightman Petrie to perform a Phase I environmental assessment of the Union Station Technology Project. At its meeting on November 22, the Commission approved a contract with Wightman Petrie to do some site master planning and to coordinate the vacation of United Drive from south to the Scott Street intersection. At this time, the Union Station Technology Project encompasses a planning study area bounded 4 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... by South Street on the north, Lafayette Boulevard on the east, Sample on the south, and Scott Street on the west. The proposal contains a Phase 1 ESA and associated environmental testing (asbestos and lead based paint) to be performed on the Ivy Tower facility and site. Incorporation of the Ivy Tower property into the project is the major part of the Union Station Technology Center project. The project team has Phase 1 ESA information for the other properties involved with this project (i.e., Millennium Environmental parcel, Public Works Service Center, Police Station) but baseline environmental information needs to be gathered for this property. The proposed fee for the environmental study is $29,500. Staff requests acceptance of the proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL OF Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the WIGHTMAN PETRIE FOR A PHASE I Commission accepted the proposal of ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT,ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL SURVEY AND LEAD- Wightman Petrie for a Phase I Environmental BASED PAINT SURVEY AT IVY TOWER IN THE Site Assessment, Asbestos Containing AMOUNT OF$29,500 FOR THE UNION STATION Material Survey and Lead-based Paint SCOTT STREET RELOCATION. Survey at Ivy Tower in the amount of $29,500 for the Union Station Scott Street relocation. (2) Petition to Release Accrued Tax and Remove Property from Tax Rolls (March 2010 Tax Sale Properties). Mr. Relos noted that in March, 2010, the Commission acquired a group of properties 5 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... at the St. Joseph County Commissioner's tax sale. Because of the length of time it took to receive tax deeds and get those tax deeds recorded, property taxes were assessed on many of these properties. Of this group of properties, five are in the name of the Commission (the remainder being in the name of the Board of Public Works. To release these accrued taxes and remove them from the tax rolls, the Auditor's Office requests a Petition to Release form be signed. Resolution No. 2993 authorizes this action, and authorizes Don Inks to sign these forms on the Commission's behalf. Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 2993, to allow the removal of the accrued property taxes and penalties on these five parcels, and to remove them from the tax rolls. Mr. Varner asked if these were all residential properties. Mr. Relos responded that they are not. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVEDTxE PETITION TO Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the RELEASE ACCRUED TAx AND REMOVE Commission approved the Petition to Release PROPERTY FROM Tax ROLLS(MARCH 2010 Tax Accrued Tax and Remove Property from Tax SALE PROPERTIES. Rolls (March 2010 Tax Sale Properties). (3) Administrative Settlement for acquisition of 701 W. Indiana Ave. 6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Mr. Relos noted that acquisition of 701 W. Indiana Avenue, also known as Donna Lee's Tavern requires an administrative settlement. This property sits at the northwest corner of Scott and Indiana, with Scott Street becoming the new entrance from the south into Ignition Park. On November 22, 2011 the Commission approved Resolution No. 2966, setting the acquisition offering price for this property at $33,500, the average of two independent appraisals. To relocate the tavern currently operating on this property, another building that could accommodate it would need to be identified, and that building brought up to current building and fire codes. According to zoning ordinances, a tavern is a controlled use, and as such, relocation options are limited. Funding would be required to acquire and rehabilitate a new building for this tavern's relocation. In addition, a firm would need to be hired to assist the property owner through the various departments that would need to approve this controlled use relocation, and to provide design services for the work needed on a new building. Costs would be incurred to move and install coolers, sinks, bar, and furniture and fixtures. After much thought, this property owner has decided to close her tavern and not relocate. This will further help to clean and clear this 7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... area on the southern boundary of Ignition Park, and enhance this entrance into the Park. A general valuation method for a small neighborhood tavern is 2 to 2.5 times gross receipts. Two times the average of the last three years' gross receipts for this business is $163,000. The $33,500 property value plus $163,000 totals $196,500. This property owner asks for a lump sum payment of $190,000. Upon a motion by Ms. King, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE ADMINISTRATIVE Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the SETTLEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF 701 W. Commission approved the Administrative INDIANA AVE.IN THE AMOUNT OF$190,000. Settlement for acquisition of 701 W. Indiana Ave. in the amount of$190,000. C. West Washington-Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington- THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE WEST Chapin Development Area. WASHINGTON-CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. D. South Side Development Area There was no business in the South Side THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH SIDE Development Area. DEVELOPMENT AREA. E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST Neighborhood Development Area. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA. F. Douglas Road Economic Development Area There was no business in the Douglas Road THERE WAS NO BUSINESS IN THE DOUGLAS Economic Development Area. ROAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. 8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. Other (1) Resolution No. 2991 approving and authorizing the execution of a Master Agency Agreement by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works relating to 2012 projects. Mr. Schalliol noted that Resolution No. 2991 is the Master Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works for 2012 which will be the base document for future addendums to the Master Agency Agreement. Staff requests approval. Mr. Varner asked if this was for a delineated project or a project of the Board. Mr. Schalliol responded that any project that requires construction or engineering service, the Board of Public Works will manage in cooperation of the Commission. It allows Redevelopment to put the Commission money to work under Board of Public Works management. It does not delineate any certain project. Mr. Inks added that each time Redevelopment comes up with a specific project, an addendum is done to the Master Agency Agreement outlining that specific project and the cost related to it. There is also a matching addendum at the Board of Public Works for the same project and amount. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2991 Mr. Alford and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION Commission approved Resolution No. 2991 OF AMASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT 9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. Other (1) continued... approving and authorizing the execution of a COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, Master Agency Agreement by and between INDIANA,BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RELATING the South Bend Redevelopment Commission TO 2012 PROJECTS. and the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works relating to 2012 projects. (2) Resolution No. 2992 approving and authorizing the execution of a Master Agency Agreement by and between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Parks Commissioners relating to 2012 projects. Mr. Schalliol noted that Resolution No. 2992 is the same resolution as above, only with the Board of Park Commissioners. It will facilitate a working relationship between the Commission and the Park Board. Staff requests approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION No.2992 Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION Commission approved Resolution No. 2992 OF AMASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT approving and authorizing the execution of a COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, Master Agency Agreement by and between INDIANA,BOARD OF PARKS COMMISSIONERS the South Bend Redevelopment Commission RELATING To 2012 PROJECTS. and the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Parks Commissioners relating to 2012 projects. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS There were no Progress Reports. THERE WERE NO PROGRESS REPORTS 10 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—January 3, 2012 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is NEXT COMMISSION MEETING scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. 11