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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 09-11-87September 1 10:30 a.m. Presiding 0 1. ROLL Members Members Legal Redeve SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT' COMMISSION RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING , 1987 ficer: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz President 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice - President Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Secretary Mr. Sandy Combs, Member Absent: Mr. Michael Doncho, Assistant Secretary 1: Ms. Eugenia Schwartz t Staff: Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Executive Director Mrs. Ann Kolata, Deptuy Executive Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Office Manager Mr. Rick Pitts Community Development Staff: Bureau of Housing Staff: News Media: Others: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. David Norris Ms. Kathy Baumgartner, Director Mr. Dick Maginot, WSBT -TV Mr. Mark Peterson, WNDU -TV Mr. Neil Gilbert, South Bend Heritage Foundation Mr. James Cronk Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Upon a motion made by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Ms. Amburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, August 28, 1987. 3. APPROVAL10F CLAIMS Upon a Mr. Pig submittec ordered c 11, 1987 COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1987. :ion made by Ms. Auburn, seconded by COMMISSION FORMALLY APPROVED THE :ki and unanimously carried, the CLAIMS SUBMITTED AUGUST 31, AND i formally approved the claims SEPTEMBER 4, 1987 AND ORDERED August 31 and September 4, 1987, and CHECKS DATED SEPTEMBER 4, AND pecks dated September 4 and September SEPTEMBER 11 TO BE RELEASED .o be released. -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Reschedule Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 3. APPROVP L OF CLAIMS (Cont. ADMIN 1987 P.D.H. Office Supplies Makiels i Art Shop Fort Wayne Business Products Triangle Drafting Supply South Bend Drafting Supply, Inc. Indiana Office Systems S.C.L. Communications Gary Me ter Photography Business Communications Center Executive Program Coalition for Scenic Beauty Century Center Service America Corp. Coffee Time Service Ziker Shannon Catering IBM Corporation Federal Express John Ma ch General Fund VanNostiand Reinhold Co. Walker Earking Consultants lst Source Bank Auto Leasing Global Equipment Total Admin 1987 Ey T.I.F. 1 Country Gardens E.J. White & Sons Plumbing Valley gineering Consultants Shilts, Graves & Assoc. Inc. I & M Electric Ralph La ver Ken Herc & Associates Tota T.I.F. 1985 TOTAL There wee no communications. 5. OLD w I. EY�qle, Jr., 2017 S_ ted for an nt for Ric] Street. -2- $ 31.90 32.85 103.52 25.80 67.50 353.50 300.35 40.00 1,020.60 27.26 25.00 317.50 211.14 76.60 67.05 416.50 20.00 4.85 148.89 116.84 1,752.48 463.42 $ 5,898.45 $ 186.00 2,186.00 500.00 50.00 116.61 750.00 6,650.00 $ 10,438.61 $ 16,337.06 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 5. OLD BUS$NESS (Cunt.). a. Continued... Ms. Baumgartner explained that Mr. Engle was one of the winners in the Homestead drawing, but he had not signed the agreement prior to the last Commission meet ing, so it was not approved at that ti . Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the Coimiission approved the Urban Homesteading Agreement for Richard I. Engle, Jr. Item 6.1b. was an addition to the agenda. a Staff report on the West Washington - Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc. Mr. lunt noted that the staff had met SeptHdber 9 with several members of the BoarJ of WWCRP. Mr. Hunt, Mr. Norris, and . Schwartz attended the meeting. Mr. iunt asked Mr. Norris to summarize the eport. (Mr. Hunt was called out of the meeting and ors. Kolata took over the disc ssion.) Mr. Norris noted that the WWCRP had, at the August 28 Commission meeting, requested Redevelopment designation for the West Washington - Chapin area. Included in that request was a list of stipulations. These were discussed at the September 9 meeting and the staff recoipends the following: 1.) 9hat the Redevelopment Commission resolve to frequently solicit and accept for donsideration the views of residents, taxp yers, and merchants of the Near West ide Neighborhood in the ongoing rede elopment process; 2.) t the Common Council, in g designation of the -3- COMMISSION APPROVED THE URBAN HOMESTEADING AGREEMENT FOR RICHARD I. ENGLE, JR. South Bend 4edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 5. OLD BUSINESS (Cont.) b. Condinued... West Washington - Chapin Redevelopment Target Area, recognize through resolution the need for considering the views of residents, taxpayers and merchants of the Near Westside Neighborhood in the ongoing redevelopment process (This can be coordinated by our staff through the City's Legal Department); 3.) That the initial plan necessary to designate the Redevelopment Target Area be limited to acquisition of vacant land and implementation of public works in the Areas A and B of the Redevelopment Target Area. The detailed objectives of the comprehensive plan will guide building acquisition and demolition. No demolition is to be undertaken until this comprehensive plan is complete and the Redevelopment Commission has sought and given serious consideration to the review, comment and recommendation of the membE= of the WWCRP; 4.) That the Redevelopment Commission will stay within the specified boundaries as h re below described, or if it is determined changes must be made in the boundaries that the proposed changes be brought. to the WWCRP for its review, come nt and recommendation prior to action by the Commission; 5.) That central to this request for the declaration of a Redevelopment Target Area be a requirement for the completion of a comprehensive neighborhood development plan. The Redevelopment Co ssion and the Department of Economic Development will seek the review, comments and recommendations of the representatives of the WWCRP regarding the couponents and timetable for completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. tiasecki recommended that the area boun ed by Blaine, Cushing, Lincolnway -4- South Bend F Rescheduled 5. OLD BUS] b. Cont 1 a. anent Commission Meeting - September 11, 1987 (Cont.) West be included in the redevelopment area. Mrs. Kolata indicated that the Housing Development Corporation and Code Enforcement are active in that area. Mr. Gilhert stated that the original intent of was to focus on the commercial area of the near west side. Mrs. Kolata noted that changes in the boundaries would be considered under the proposed agreement. The staff will look at this are and discuss it with WWCRP. Ms. Auburn asked what mechanisms would be used to "frequently solicit and accept for consideration the views of residents, taxpayers, and merchants of the Near West Side Neighborhood on the ongoing redevelopment process ". Mrs. Kolata indicated that development of a comprehensive plan for the area would be a joint effort. In addition, meetings of the neighborhood organizations and Red* elopment Commission meetings would be forum for considering the views of thesp groups. Mr. imtz directed the staff to report at the riext meeting on the condition of the area suggested by Mr. Piasecki and activity currently addressing those conditions. Mr. 14imtz asked if there were any obje tions to the report. There were none. Mr. Nimtz accepted the staff repot and directed the staff to proceed with the steps necessary to have the desi ated area declared a Redevelopment r Area fomAssion approval requested for loans in c nnection with the Section 312 Loan from the Bureau of -5- COMMISSION DIREC'T'ED STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE STEPS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE DESIGNATED AREA DECLARED A REDEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. Con inued... Dora E. Scott 614 E. Indiana Barbara Brown 537 N. Cleveland ErnE st Kimbrough 1325 Campeau Ms, Baumgartner explained that the loan estimates are based on the cost estinates. Because of the rush to complete the applications by the HUD deadline, no bids were obtained yet. The homeowners will absorb the additional cost if necessary so that the projects can be completed. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the loans in connection with the Section 312 Loan Program in accordance with the recommendation from the Bureau of b. ConmLssion and 'Loans Rehabilita the recomm Name proval requested for bids connection with the Rental n Program in accordance with Bureau of Contractor Neighborhood Housing Services NHS 904-9041 2 Corby Blvd. Neighborhood Housing Services NHS 906-908 Corby Blvd. Mrs. Kolata noted that there was a wrong number on the agenda for the proposal amount on the 904 -9042 Corby property. The orrect amount is $35,876.00. Loan $14,800.00 $27,600.00 $15,100.00 COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOANS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SECTION 312 LOAN PROGRAM Loan $35,876.00 $17,400 (Public) 19,740 (Private) $38,851.00 $17,400 (Public) 22,800 (Private) South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. Continued... Mrs. Kolata noted that NHS owns these properties and will be the general contractor for the work. When rehabilitation is complete, they will be used as rental properties. Mrs. Kolata alsc explained that the Commission is approV4 ng only the Federal Rental Rehab (Public) portion of these loans. Mr. Piasecki asked how heavily the Housing Development Corporation wants to get into property management. Ms. Baungartner stated that cost effective property management requires a large number of properties. That is why the not-for-profits combine their efforts on so many of these projects. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the AND LOANS IN CONNECTION WITH THE Conirnission approved the proposals and RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM loans in connection with the Rental Rehab Program in accordance with the recoinmendation from the Bureau of c. Commission approval requested for a contract for consulting services. Ms. Kolata noted that this is a contract with Springsted, Inc. They have served for the last two years as a financial advisor to the Commission on our tax incr2ment bond. The proposal is similar to tae previous contracts with them. The pro sal covers 1987 and 1988 to provide a variety of financial consulting services and the rate schedule for each service. We expect to require their services regarding the financing of the parking garage, among other things. am not are ?iasecki asked if these services were 3sary in light of the state decision -o pay property tax replacement Lts. Mrs. Kolata indicated that they 'fighting this decision, but even if South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) 7. c. cominuea... it should stand, the financial consulting services of Springsted, Inc. would be required for the garage financing. Upon a motion by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the contract for consulting services. REPORTS Mr. Cronk asked about the status of the Raintree Point Apartments project. Mr. Hunt indicated that the project continues to be held up in financing arrangements. There is still a chance that it will happen, :)ut that if significant progress isn't made soon, the staff may recommend that the property be taken back and offered aqain. Mr. Cron-, asked if the project failed to materialize, would the Commission consider an office development for the parcel. Mr. Hunt indicated that the Commission continues to believe that the best use of the land is multi - family residential. Mr. Nimtzz, on behalf of the Mayor, presented Ms. Auburn and Mr. Combs each with a p ague in recognition of their support for the Coveleski Stadium. They were not present at the stadium dedicati n to receive them at that time. Mr. Nimtk commented on the editorial in the Sou Bend Tribune regarding the fire department's response to the Robertson's fire. The editorial was very good and the fire department did a fine job. Mr. Hunt commended Mr. Pitts for his tared ng job as coordinator and cipal author of the Michigan Street Corridor Development Plan. COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES PROGRESS REPORTS South Bend edevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - September 11, 1987 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (font.) Mrs. Ko ata noted that the Executive Session schedul d to follow the Commission meeting would be held in the Mayor's Conference Room and not in the Redevelopment Office as the notice indicated. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment NEXT COMMISSION MEETING Commission is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 198-), at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before ADJOURNMENT the ComTission Mr. Piasecki made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Auburn seconded it and the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. �Z 1� <�-, 1- 9"Idl//11` . Kolata, De�uty Executive Director