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South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 2019
4:00 p.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Gavin Ferlic, Commissioner
Todd Monk, Commissioner
Lesley Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent: Don Inks, Vice-President
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Jitin Kain
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Amanda Pietsch
Zach Hurst
Charlotte Brach
Conrad Damian
DCI
DCI
DCI
Engineering
Engineering
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2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 10, 2019
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, October 10, 2019.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted October 24, 2019
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims submitted on
Thursday, October 24, 2019.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
• RDC Budget Presentation 2020
Jitin Kain, Interim Executive Director of Community Investment presented the 2020
Redevelopment Commission Budget. Community Investment’s mission is to spur
investment in a stronger South Bend. We accomplish this by attracting and
retaining growing businesses, connecting residents to economic opportunity and
planning for vibrant neighborhoods. There are five divisions in DCI. Business
Development is led by Daniel Buckenmeyer, Economic Empowerment by Alkeyna
Aldridge, Neighborhood Development by Pam Meyer, Planning & Community
Resources by Tim Corcoran, and the Building Department, which was a change in
the 2019 budget is now incorporated into DCI, by Chuck Bulot.
The goals set for 2020 are for funds that DCI has access to, not just TIF dollars,
and previously presented to Council. TIF dollars go towards increasing investment
opportunities in neighborhoods, improving resident engagement and to help build
neighborhood capacity; pursuing development of affordable housing options;
achieving economic stability and improve standards of living; supporting small
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businesses and entrepreneurs and streamlining processes with business,
neighborhoods, and planning. These funds include TIF, COIT and EDIT funds
along with bonds.
The Redevelopment funds are distributed among the following districts, River West,
West Washington, River East (which has two districts with one being River East
Residential). There is also the South Side District and the Redevelopment
Admin/Pokagon Fund. The Douglas Road Economic Development Area is missing
because we are not collecting revenue for this fund. The revenue is primarily
commercial property taxes that are collected and used for business districts. Our
revenues have declined through the years and that is because of the circuit
breaker. We have $12.9M in TIF dollars but also have debt service which shows
there is $14M in projects suggested for next year but we cannot provide for all the
projects. We will come to you with each individual project that our staff continues
to work on. There are infrastructure needs, public works, South Shore Double
Tracking and neighborhood projects identified. There is a number of investments
in neighborhoods and we are looking to assist with TIF dollars where we can.
The other fund is the Pokagon Fund. A certain portion of the casino revenue is
provided to the city. We are working on inclusive economic development with
community and minority businesses that Alkenya Aldridge is working on through
our neighborhoods. We are working with the Bloomberg Foundation for better
access to workers for reliable transportation. We are budgeting money for
convenient childcare and pre-k services, workforce development training, and
education.
A. Public Hearing
1. Resolution No. 3492 (River West Development Area)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3492 (River West Development Area). This
is to appropriate $18,000,000 from Fund 324. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3492
(River West Development Area) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
2. Resolution No. 3493 (West Washington Chapin Development Area)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3493 (West Washington Chapin
Development Area). This is to appropriate $400,000 from Fund 422. Commission
approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
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Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3493
(West Washington Chapin Development Area) submitted on Thursday, October
24, 2019.
3. Resolution No. 3494 (River East Development Area)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3494 (River East Development Area). This
is to appropriate $2,800,000 from Fund 429. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3494
(River East Development Area) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
4. Resolution No. 3495 (River East Residential Development Area)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3495 (River East Residential Development
Area). This is to appropriate $4,385,000 from Fund 436. Commission approval is
requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment.
Conrad Damian asked about the River East and River East Residential
Development Funds as to why there are two separate Funds. What can/can’t
each one fund.
Jitin Kain replied that a TIF primarily needs to be used within a certain area.
There is a provision for a Residential TIF where you can capture increment from a
specific property. River East Residential TIF was created just for the Eddy Street
Commons area and is only used for it.
Conrad Damian asked if this is within the Triangle area by Notre Dame.
David Relos answered it is. It was carved out just for the Eddy Street Commons
and Triangle area. This has been done in different Development Areas such as
was done in the South Side for Ireland Road near Lowes and Walmart and the old
Scottsdale Mall.
Daniel Buckenmeyer said the TIF generated goes back into the specific project. It
is not TIF as in the general use of the word. This TIF pays off the specific project
not unlike a bond.
The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3495
(River East Residential Development Area) submitted on Thursday, October 24,
2019.
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5. Resolution No. 3496 (South Side Allocation Area #1)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3496 (South Side Allocation Area #1). This
is to appropriate $2,000,000 from Fund 430. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3496
(South Side Allocation Area #1) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
6. Resolution No. 3497 (Redevelopment General)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3497 (Redevelopment General). This is to
appropriate $1,029,500 from Fund 433. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3497
(Redevelopment General) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
7. Resolution No. 3498 (Airport/Urban Enterprise Zone)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3498 (Airport/Urban Enterprise Zone). This
is to appropriate $50,000 from Fund 454. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3498
(Airport/Urban Enterprise Zone) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
8. Resolution No. 3499 (Airport 2003 Bond Debt Service Reserve)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3499 (Airport 2003 Bond Debt Service
Reserve). This is to appropriate $20,000 from Fund 315 and transfer it to Fund
324 for fiscal year 2020. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3499
(Airport 2003 Bond Debt Service Reserve) submitted on Thursday, October 24,
2019.
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9. Resolution No. 3500 (SBCDA 2003 Debt Reserve)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3500 (SBCDA 2003 Debt Reserve). This is
to appropriate $40,000 from Fund 328 and transfer it to Fund 324 for fiscal year
ending 2020. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3500
(SBCDA 2003 Debt Reserve) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
10. Resolution No. 3504 (Airport Bond Debt Service Reserve)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3504 (Airport Bond Debt Service Reserve).
This is to appropriate $5,000 from Fund 315 and transfer it to Fund 324 for fiscal
year ending 2019. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillip, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3504
(Airport Bond Debt Service Reserve) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
11. Resolution No. 3505 (Downtown Bond Debt Service Reserve)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3505 (Downtown Bond Debt Service
Reserve). This is to appropriate $20,000 from Fund 328 and transfer it to Fund
324 for fiscal year ending 2019. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3505
(Downtown Bond Debt Service Reserve) submitted on Thursday, October 24,
2019.
12. Resolution No. 3506 (SBCDA Building Operations Fund 425)
Ms. Pietsch presented Resolution No. 3506 (SBCDA Building Operations Fund
425). This is to appropriate $8,592 from Fund 425 for fiscal year ending 2019 to
pay the remaining expenses and then close this Fund. Commission approval is
requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillip, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the
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motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3506
(SBCDA Building Operations Fund 425) submitted on Thursday, October 24,
2019.
B. River West Development Area
1. First Amendment to License Agreement for Temporary Parking (Hibberd
Development, LLC)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented the First Amendment to License Agreement for
Temporary Parking (Hibberd Development, LLC). The Commission owns the
parking lot behind the new Hibberd Development. Hibberd has been leasing this
lot and requested to improve it by repairing the asphalt and resealing and
restriping the lot. In exchange for the cost of the parking lot improvements, this
Amendment will offset the monthly lease payments as a reimbursement to
Hibberd. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved First Amendment to
License Agreement for Temporary Parking (Hibberd Development, LLC)
submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
2. First Amendment to Development Agreement (Jefferson 315, LLC)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented the First Amendment to Development Agreement
(Jefferson 315, LLC). Cressy and Everett purchased this property on Jefferson.
Abonmarche is moving their headquarters to this location and bringing their
outlying locations to one centralized location. Bids for the public infrastructure
came in slightly higher, and this is to increase the funding amount with Cressy
covering the increase. Commission approval is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved First Amendment to
Development Agreement (Jefferson 315, LLC) submitted on Thursday, October
24, 2019.
3. Budget Request (Mayflower and Adams Road Traffic Impact Study)
Ms. Brach presented a Budget Request (Mayflower and Adams Road Traffic
Impact Study). This is to evaluate the current and future development traffic
impacts in the Portage Prairie / Ameriplex 80/90 area. Commission approval in
the amount of $28,400 is requested.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
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Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(Mayflower and Adams Road Traffic Impact Study submitted on Thursday,
October 24, 2019.
C. Other
1. Budget Request (Pokagon Fund)
Mr. Kain presented a Budget Request (Pokagon Fund). The first portion is
$30,000 for professional services from Majora Carter Group, LLC. This will
develop a feasible scope to inform the development of catalytic demonstration
projects.
The second portion is $20,000 for the SPARK Neighborhood Accelerator Pilot with
St. Mary’s College’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI). They will provide
a model of technical assistance and mentorship for women entrepreneurs in a
small, targeted area to support economic empowerment for women, especially
women of color.
Commission approval is requested for $50,000 for both programs.
President Jones opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was
made. The floor was closed to public comment.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Ferlic, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the Budget Request
(Pokagon Fund) submitted on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, November 14, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, October 24, 2019, 4:33 p.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia Jones, President