HomeMy WebLinkAbout2A Redevelopment Commission Minutes 11.19.2018
South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 19, 2018
9:30 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Dave Varner, Vice-President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Dave Varner, Vice-President
Don Inks, Secretary
Gavin Ferlic, Commissioner
Quentin Phillips, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent: Marcia Jones, President
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
James Mueller
Elizabeth Leonard Inks
Austin Gammage
Kara Boyles
Piyas B
Eric Henderson
DCI
DCI
DCI
Engineering
Paapri LLC
Prism Environmental
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2. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 8, 2018
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, November 8, 2018.
3. Approval of Claims
A. Claims Submitted November 19, 2018
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims
submitted on Monday, November 19, 2018.
4. Old Business
5. A. Receipt of Bids
1. 900-1002 S Lafayette Blvd
Mr. Relos noted that this morning at 9:00 am was the deadline for receipt of bids
for this property. One bid was received, from Paapri, LLC. The minimum offering
price was $55,500, the average of the two appraisals. Offer placed by Paapri is
$57,000, with a 10% cashier’s check enclosed for $5,700. All documentation
appears to be enclosed. Commission approval for staff review and
recommendation is requested.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – November 19, 2018
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Inks, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved staff to review the bid packet
information for consideration submitted on Monday, November 19, 2018.
B. River East Development Area
1. Resolution No. 3464 (Setting Public Hearing on TIF Appropriations)
Elizabeth Leonard Inks presented Resolution 3464, to set a public hearing on
TIF Appropriations. This Resolution will appropriate additional dollars from the
River East Residential Area in the amount of $945,000. We were notified by
the trustees that the debt service amount for Eddy Street II needs to be
increased to cover the bond. We do have sufficient funds.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No.
3464 (Setting Public Hearing on TIF Appropriations) submitted on Monday,
November 19, 2018.
C. South Side Development Area
1. Budget Request (South Well Field Improvements)
Kara Boyles presented a budget request for improvements to the City’s South
Well Field. This request is for Phase II of this project. An additional $1,047,000
for a 20” water main extension between Chippewa and Ireland. This is a
treatment system that we would not normally use, however, when the demands
are high on the south side, it is utilized. Next year we will be taking Fellows
Street Booster Station offline for much needed improvements, therefore, we will
need South Well Field to supply water to the South area, and is listed as a
critical project and part of our six year partial capital improvement and
replacement plan.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Budget Request
(South Well Field Improvements) submitted on Monday, November 19, 2018.
2. Budget Request (Erskine Well Field)
Kara Boyles presented a budget request for Erskine Well Field improvements.
This request involves the study and potential refurbishment of this well field,
and is listed as a critical project and part of our six year partial capital
improvement and replacement plan. Commission approval in the amount of
$19,000 is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Budget Request
(Erskine Well Field) submitted on Monday, November 19, 2018.
3. Budget Request (Reduce General Drainage Budget)
Kara Boyles presented a budget request to reduce by $100,000 the Small
Drainage Repair on the south side approved at a previous meeting, and
allocate that amount to the South Well Field project approved above. No
additional funds are being requested.
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Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Commissioner Phillips,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Budget Request
(Reduce General Drainage Budget) submitted on Monday, November 19, 2018.
D. Other
1. Budget Request (Planning Services - DHA)
Mr. Relos presented a budget request for Danch Harner Associates to re-write
the legal descriptions for four Development Areas, West Washington, South
Side, River East and River West. Commission approval in the amount of
$9,600 is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Inks, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Budget Request (Planning
Services DHA) submitted on Monday, November 19, 2018.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
1. Commissioner Ferlic stated there were several confirmings from Council on
November 12, 2018.
B. Common Council
C. Other
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Monday, November 19, 2018, 9:43 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia I. Jones, President