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Home My WebLink AboutRM 01-11-85January 11, 10:00 a.m. Presiding O 1. ROLL CAT Members Members Legal C Redevel Bureau News Me Others: 2. APPROVAT SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING 985 icer: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz President ent: nt: 1: t Staff: Housing Staff: OF MINUTES 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice - President Mr. Michael Donoho, Assistant Secretary Mr. Sandy Combs, Member Mr. Roman Piasecki, Secretary Ms. Eugenia Schwartz Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Executive Director Mrs. Ann Kolata, Executive Deputy Director Mr. Herman Lee, Econ. Development Specialist Ms. Hedy Robinson, Econ. Development Specialist Ms. Denise Sullivan, Office Manager Ms. Janet Holston, Director Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Mr. Norm Stangland, WSBT -TV Mr. Mark Peterson, WZZP Radio Mr. Gary Sieber, WNDU -TV Ms. Glenda Rae Hernandez a. Upor a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of Friday, December 21, 1984 were approved. b. Upor a motion made by Mr. Combs, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting of January 2, 1985 were approved. Mr. Nintz officially welcomed Mr. Sandy Combs as member of the Redeveloment Commission. MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1984 WERE APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 1985 WERE APPROVED South Bend l Regular Meet 3. APPROVA] Upon a i Mr. Com commiss . submitt, ordered 1985 to It was Auburn , development Commission .ng - January 11, 1985 OF CLAIMS ,tion made by Mr. Donoho, seconded by and unanimously carried, the n formally approved the claims January 3 and January 10, 1985, and checks dated January 9 and January 16, e released. �ted for the record that Commissioner stained from voting. MENT DISTRICT BONDS - 1972 Howard Park Hardware, Inc. River Bend Hose Specialty Rensber er Oil Co., Inc. Krieg & Sons, Inc. Burt-Williams Electric Supply I &M Ele tric Co. Sinton Oupply Co. R.E. Mc loskey & Assoc. Abstrac & Title Corp. Ralph D. Lauver MONROE Kaser- Straker Construction AB Dick Products Co. Business Systems James E. Childs & Assoc. Federal Express Corp. Indiana Bell Communications Indiana Bell Lang Feeney & Associates PDH Office Products Rieth- 'ley Construction Co. St. Joe Bankcard Division $ 13.35 109.06 74.25 2,082.18 47.96 593.12 1,984.32 $ 4,904.24 $ 600.00 1,451.00 600.00 $ 2,651.00 $ 9,678.00 $ 9,678.00 $ 52.90 36.30 6,022.85 14.00 296.69 594.32 5,700.00 1,631.50 18,673.78 179.70 -2- CLAIMS SUBMITTED JANUARY 3, AND JANUARY 10, 1985 WERE APPROVED AND CHECKS DATED JANUARY 9 AND JANUARY 16, 1985 WERE ORDERED TO BE RELEASED South Bend Fedevelopment Commission Regular Mee ingcr- January 11, 1985 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) Executi e Program Abstract & Title Corporation City of South Bend Compute land PDH Office Products Petroleum Traders Corp. Postmaster South Bend Drafting Supply Clyde E. Williams & Assoc. Coffee lime Services Postmas er Payroll: 12 -8 thru 12 -21 -84 4. There w re no communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 6. New Business a. C scion approval requested for pr o and ctrants in connection with the Em Program in accordance with the 51.73 100.00 18,063.26 778.65 61.37 62.69 85.66 36.42 1,874.36 51.40 40.00 10,033.44 $64,441.02 $81,674.26 from the Bureau of Contractor is Sandra Daniels Edward J. Wood 1331 E. Dubail Katherine Hughley Colip Electric Corporation 511 (Howard Mrs. Kolata noted that Sandra Daniels, 1331 E. Du bail, supplied a check for the amount of the worR over the $1,500.00 grant limit. Upor a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the Co 'ssion approved proposals and grants in co ection with the Emergency Repair Program as fisted above. all NO COMMUNICATIONS NO OLD BUSINESS Bid /Grant $1,500.00 $ 920.00 PROPOSALS AND GRANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM WERE APPROVED AS LISTED ABOVE South Bend Regular Mee 6. NEW BUS b. corn to elopment Commisson - January 11, 1985 (Copt.) 1 requested for guidelines eDair Program. Mrs. Kolata explained that there are two charges to the Emergency Repair Program guidelines. One change would be raising the grart limit to $2,500. Mrs. Kolata explained that the heating and roofing estimates have beer. coming in far in excess of the present $1,500 grant limit and this has eliminated man people from the program. The second charge will restrict the program to being available only in the Neighborhood Revitalization Area which is the Community Dev lopment target area. Ms. Janet Holston explained that the rationale for restricting the program to the Nei hborhood Revitalization Area is to give the program more impact within the target area. Ms. Holston will be keeping a list of individuals that will be ineligible under the new quidelines. Upon a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the Connission approved guidelines for the Emergency Repair Program. c. Co scion a roval requested for a contract for consulting services provided to the Bureau of Housing. Ms. Kolata explained that this is a contract for consulting services provided to the Bureau of Housing by Al Fout. The contract is similar to previous contracts held with Mr. Fout. Mr. Fout works on updating the Bureau of Housing cost book. The contract is for one ye , has a cap of $10,000, and Mr. Fout will be aid at the rate of $7.98 per hour. Upon a motion made by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Co mission approved a contract for consulting services provided to the Bureau of Housing. -4- COMMISSION APPROVED GUIDELINES FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM COMMISSION APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE BUREAU OF HOUSING South Bend edevelopment Commission Regular Mee ing - January 11, 1985 6. NEW BUSZESS (Cont.) d. Cormission approval requested for a contract for consulting services with Nicholas C. Jannotta and Associates. Mrs. Kolata explained that the Commission pre iously had a market analysis of the East BankDevelopment Area performed by Nicholas C. Janrotta. and Associates. As a result of that analysis, Nicholas C. Jannotta and Associates . will be asked to provide future services in reviewing and evaluating proposals from the financial standpoint relating to the East Bank Development Area. This contract would also all w Jannotta and Associates to perform some analysis work on current studies relating to the existing Redevelopment areas. The rate of pay is on an hourly basis depending upon who in he firm will be performing services. The con ract is for one year and has a cap of $10,000. upon a motion made by Mr. Combs, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the CormLission approved a contract for consulting services with Nicholas C. Jannotta and e. CormLission approval requested for Resolution No. 727 approving an application for real proEerty tax deduction. Mrs Kolata explained that this resolution deals with the property at the southeast corner of Washington and Main Streets where the Teachers Credit Union building will be constructed. The property falls within the Tax Incremental Financing Area so Commission approval is requested prior to Council consideration. The proposed building will consist of approximately 74,000 square feet and will be six (6) stories in height. The main floor will be occupied by the primary banking functions and members' services, and will feature a central open atrium reaching up to the third floor. The second floor will be developed with loan functions, and other parts of the banking business that deal with the public. The third floor will accom-nodate the -5- COMMISSION APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH NICHOLAS C. JANNOTTA AND ASSOCIATES South Bend Regular Mee - 6. NEW BUS e. Con' exe, flo com acct are elopment Commission - January 11, 1985 (Cont.) tive offices and board rooms. The fourth will provide space for the central ter operations and bookkeeping and sting spaces. The fifth and sixth floors resently designated for leasing, and will Je for future expansion of the Credit . Estimated project cost is $7,000,000. Upon a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the CormLission adopted Resolution No. 727 app oving an application for real property tax deduction. f. Cormission authorization requested to petition Ccm.on Council for real property tax abatement for the southwest corner of Michigan and Was inaton Streets. Mrs. Kolata explained that this property is the area where Redevelopment will be constructing a parking facility in connection with the Teachers Credit Union building. Because of the nature of the long term lease that the Commission has with Teachers Credit n Union for that parking facility, the property may be subject to property tax and it will be Teachers Credit Union's responsibility to pay that tax. Teachers Credit Union has asked the CormLission to support a petition for tax abatement on that facility. If approved the petition will be filed with the Common Council for consideration. The petition will come back before the Commission for review due to its location within a Tax Incremental Finance Are A. Upon a motion made by Mr. Combs, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the CormLission approved the request to petition the Common Council for real property tax abatement for the southwest corner of Michigan and Washinqton Streets. g. Com*ssion approval with Community Deve ted for a contract t for East 5 -605). COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 727 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST TO PETITION THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MICHIGAN AND WASHINGTON STREETS South Be Regular 6. NEW a h. i. nd Redevelopment Commission Meeting - January 11, 1985 BUSINESS (Cont.) Continued... Mrs. Kolata explained that this contract provides for $150,000 of Community Developmen funds to be spent by Redevelopment within the East Bank Development Area. The activity would involve acquisition, public imp ovements, clearance, and will go along with Section 108 funds set aside for ongoing pro ects throughout the year. The contract runE until December 31, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the CormLission approved a contract with Community Development for East Bank Development Activit (CD 5 -605). CormLission approval requested for a contract wit Community Development for Rum Village Industrial Park Development Activity (CD 5 -606). Kolata explained that this contract Mrs. provides for $15,000 of Community Development funds to be spent by Redevelopment within the Rum Village Industrial Park. The money would be used to develop a detailed development plat for industrial use of the Industrial Park. The contract runs until December 31, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the CoimLission approved a contract with Community Development for Rum Village Industrial Park Development Activity (CD85 -606). CormLission authorization requested to send letter of commitment to Department of Housing and Urban Development related to the Teachers Credit Union project. Kolata explained that this letter Mrs. involves the application before the Departmen of Ebusing and Urban Development for an Urban Development Action Grant related to the Teachers Credit Union project. There are a nurnter of items that must be submitted prior to final approval of the Grant. One item is, letter of commitment from the Commission on the construction of the parking facility as discussed previously. -7- a COMMISSION APPROVED A CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR EAST BANK DEVELOPMENT "ACTIVITY (CD85 -605) COMMISSION APPROVED A CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR RUM VILLAGE INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY (CD85 -606) Sough Bend F Regular Meet 6. NEW BUSI Con elopment Conttnission - January 11, 1985 (Cont.) Upor a motion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Coirbs and unanimously carried, the Cormission authorized the President to send a letter of commitment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development related to the Teachers Credit Union project. 7. PROGRESS REPORT Mrs. Ko ata stated that Mr. Jeff Rush, Targeted Jobs Coordinator for the Department of Redevelopment, passed away on January 8, 1985. It was noted for the record that Mr. Rush will be missed by the Commission and his fellow Employees. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Commission will be held on Friday, January 28, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. go There bEing no further business to come before the Cormission, Mr. Donoho made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Combs seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. f a COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE PRESIDENT TO SEND A LETTER OF COMMITMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO THE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION PROJECT NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT resident %Jon R. Hunt, Executi e Director