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Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 8, 2018
9:30 a.m.
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President
The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Dave Varner, Vice -President
Don Inks, Secretary
Gavin Ferlic, Commissioner
Quentin Phillips, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present: James Mueller
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Randy Rampola
Phil Faccenda
Deb Futa
Rose Meissner
Todd Samuelson
Jim Finan
Kyle Silveus
Charlie Brach
Caleb Bauer
Eric Henderson
Kim Shine
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana
DCI
DCI
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
St. Joseph Library
Community Foundation SJ1
Umbaugh
750 Lincolnway East
Engineering
Engineering
South Bend Tribune
Prism Environmental
WNDU
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2. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 25, 2018
Upon a motion by Vice -President Varner, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, October 25, 2018.
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Submitted November 8, 2018
Claims
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION submitted
Redevelopment Commission Claims November 9, 2018 for approval
324 P)..WR WEST[ PE.YELOPMENT ARCA
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
RII Architecture Planning
St_ Joseph County Pubife Llbrary
US Bank
422 FUND WEST WM_P.€VEIQJ4ENIAAM
Dudack Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc,
479 FUND RIPER EAST DEVELOPMENT TIP
Alliance
4 a0 FUND SOUTH, SIDE TIF AREA iLl
Anderson, Agosting &Keller PC
911 Architecture Plannlrlg
Botkln & Hall, I LP
Total Of Both Columns
Total
Explanation of Project
17,097,15 RC Legal Matters
5,031.91 Lafayette BultdlnJl
25,000.00 RAVSA Planning Cost
600.00 So, Rend Redev District Special Tir Refunding Bonds of 2014
Gaminl at Washington-CDlfax Roof Improvements
16,000.00 Howard Patk Redevelopment
2,427,87 NutfP. Dame Exempli0n
2,103.17 Erskine Clubhouse Ph II
146.25 South Bend Portion of Lowe's Appeal Ooc,
66,406,35
163,635.05
Items added
after Agenda
Olstribuled
97,228.70
97, 220.79
Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims submitted on
Thursday, November 8, 2018.
4. Old Business
5. A. River West Development Area
1. MOU (TIF Revenue to EDC for South Bend Community Learning Center
Project)
Mr. Mueller presented the Memorandum Of Understanding regarding TIF Revenue
to EDC for the South Bend Community Learning Center Project. This is an
exciting partnership between the City, Commission, St. Joseph County Public
Library, and the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. The next three
agenda items relate to this project. We are looking to take part in a $35 - $38
million -dollar project at the main library site. Half of the dollars will be to renovate
the existing main library the other half is for the new Community Education Center
project. We are looking at City participation in the Community Education Center
project at $4 million in net bond proceeds. The main library would consent to a
development at the parking lot south of the existing library across from the Hibberd
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Building. We are not looking to issue debt service on the bonds until 2021. By
2022 our obligations in the River West TIF, where we anticipate the dollars coming
from, will be reduced by $4.6 million a year.
Phil Faccenda, Barnes and Thornburg, LLP, stated the project is $36 - $38 million.
The main library is anticipating issuing a $5 million bond obligation bond in 2018
and a $15 million bond in 2019. They have a bond rolling off from 2007 so debt
service will not increase over 2017 levels. There is a $2 million equity contribution
that will be used for furnishings. The Community Foundation has pledged $10
million to the project making it truly a private/public partnership. We are
anticipating the start of construction as early as summer 2019. The Community
Foundation has also agreed to an additional $4 million that will be reimbursed
when the City issues their bond, to begin construction in 2019.
Deb Futa, Executive Director of the St Joseph County Library handed the
Commission a presentation. The common thought about the role of the main
library is to get books, however, the library provides so much more to the entire
community. The library provides 1,270 programs for all age levels including
computer training, after school programs, story hours and lifelong learning
opportunities. There are programs that help parents understand their children by
providing training and classes. There are 114,000 people in St Joseph County
with library cards and of those 68,000 live in South Bend. The main library
provides free Wi-Fi for personal devices and people who used the main library
computers logged 178,000 hours. The main library provides multiple meeting
rooms for many organizations. There are residents in every district that use the
main library branch. The main library was built in 1960 and renovated in 1989, it
was never meant to host meetings, events and collaborations that are happening
today. In 2007 it was decided to invest $15 million in neighborhood communities
by updating current libraries and building four new ones. This was done with the
intent to start on the main library in 2019. In 2017 KBA, a consulting firm, was
hired and asked people what they were looking for in a main library. The
community responded with ideas such as an inviting and intuitive building, areas
for activity and quiet study, outdoor space to serve as a civic common area,
spaces for young children and teens along with accessible meeting rooms and a
place to eat. The library then hired Robert Stern, RASMA to develop a master
plan. The new library development will have children's spaces, teen spaces for
after school, a community living room, meeting rooms for groups such as
Workforce Development and online course accomplishments. A courtyard will
provide outdoor meeting and event space. The auditorium will provide space for
lectures and performances. Wayne Street will host a cafe and a tech space area
where they can host early or late events without opening the entire library. This
will be a great destination place for the entire community and an anchor location in
the downtown. The main library is a space that brings people together.
Phil Faccenda outlined the timeline for approvals. The first step is here today. If
the Commission approves these three items, the next step will be the Common
Council for a first reading on a bond resolution on Monday. Two weeks later the
Common Council will meet again to discuss and adopt the bond ordinance and
MOU on behalf of the City. On November 26th the Library Board will meet to adopt
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the documents at their meeting. The bond will be backed by TIF.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Inks, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved MOU (TIF Revenue to EDC for
South Bend Community Learning Center Project) submitted on Thursday,
November 8, 2018.
2. Resolution No. 3462 (Pledging TIF Community Education Center Project)
Randy Rampola with Barnes and Thornburg presented Resolution No. 3462,
pledging TIF for the Community Education Center Project. This Resolution follows
the MOU in which you will be pledging TIF from the River West Development Area
to pay for the debt service on the bonds. Common Council has a bond ordinance
before them for first reading in which they would approve Economic Revenue
Bonds. The proceeds of those bonds would be available to the library. The
payment laid out from the budget resolution would be on parity with certain bonds
that have prior pledges of TIF. One is for the Airport and the other is Downtown.
Todd Samuelson from Umbaugh will speak to this further. The bonds will not be
issued until 2021.
Todd Samuelson, Umbaugh provided a preliminary analysis to assist both the City
and Redevelopment Commission in consideration of the proposed bonds. The
schedules present unaudited and limited information. Most of the report is for
most of the River West area. The $4 million is the net proceeds. A debt service
reserve and issuance costs will be paid out of the gross proceeds. The annual
payments are around $460,000. There is plenty of coverage to market this as a
revenue bond.
Upon a motion by Vice -President Varner, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No.
3462 (Pledging TIF Community Education Center Project) submitted on
Thursday, November 8, 2018.
3. Resolution No. 3463 (Authorizing and Delivery of MOU for St Joseph County
Public Library Proposed Projects)
Mr. Mueller presented Resolution No. 3463, authorizing the delivery of MOU for
the St Joseph County Public Library proposed project. This Resolution approves
the MOU.
Upon' a motion by Vice -President Varner, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No.
3463 (Authorizing and Delivery of MOU for St Joseph County Public Library
Proposed Projects) submitted on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
4. Budget Request (Downtown Cross Streets Streetscape)
Mr. Silveus presented a budget request to close out the Downtown Cross Streets
Streetscape project. This is part of the complete street project on Colfax between
Main Street and Michigan Street. The streetscape project addressed elements
below ground as well as typical above ground lighting, landscapes, curbs and
sidewalks. We are requesting $29,000 which will be moved from other projects.
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Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(Downtown Cross Streets #2) submitted on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
5. Temporary Access Agreement (1019 S Michigan)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented the Temporary Access Agreement for 1019 S
Michigan St. This is an access agreement for the Burke Building on Garst and
Michigan. We would like to see it saved. This is an opportunity for a local
business to go in with architects to see if they can utilize and save the building.
Upon a motion by Vice -President Varner, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Access Agreement
(1019 S Michigan) submitted on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
B. Administrative
1. Professional Services Agreement (Engineering)
Mr. Mueller presented a Professional Services Agreement for the Engineering
Department. This agreement is for a part-time consultant to help with projects
related to Commission. With the number of projects, there is a need for an
addition person to help oversee them.
Upon a motion by Vice -President Varner, seconded by Secretary Inks, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Professional
Services Agreement (Engineering) submitted on Thursday, November 8, 2018-
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
1. South Bend Ethanol
2. Western Avenue Development
3. Rezone opportunity at SR 23 and the Bypass. This is part of the annexation
of 300 acres that is privately owned.
B. Common Council
C. Other
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Monday, November 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, November 8, 2018, 10:17 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Jcs-President