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Home My WebLink AboutRM 12-07-90December 7, 1990 10:00 a.m. Presiding O fice 1. ROLL Legal Cc Redevelc Bureau c News Mec •X; Ms. Au have t who cc and ma Nimtz. Ms. Au contir 2. APPROV a. Ar � *I�•� a ail ; �r a : � �L�� 1 Ms. Paula N. Auburn Vice President 1200 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice President Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Secretary Mr. Sandy Ccmbs, Assistant Secretary Mr. Michael Doncho set: ent Staff: Housing Staff: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Office Manager Mr. Ted Leverman, Assistant Director Mr. Don Porter, South Bend Tribune Mr. William M. Ruminski, Michiana Business Journal Mr. John Pendl Ms. Betty Penn Mr. Richard Bradford Ms. Helen Bradford rn announced that Mr. Nimtz passed away on the evening of December 6th. We ly lost a one -of -a -kind person, a friend, and a true leader in this community ributed a great deal during his lifetime to the betterment of the community , many people. He will be sorely missed. This meeting is dedicated to Mr. announced that the Executive Session held prior to the meeting would be following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. Upor a motion made by Mr. Doncho, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously ied, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, November 9, 1990, were aloor oved. -1- x 61.1 WA • ....• AN 0 N. 1 Vi 11 South Bend evelopment Commission Rescheduled I Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 2. 3. F:a (Cont. ) Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Special Meeting of Friday, November 16, 1990, were approved. A-Coffee Service Center City Associates Peirce Associates Pitcock Design Group South Bend Tribune St. Joseph County Recorder Tri-Courty News U.P.S. Valley American Bank -Visa Card General Fund Equi Services ATEC Associates St. Joseph County Auditor Abstract & Title Baker & Daniels Cole Associates Clayton and Ruth Dailey Helen Fi er Helen Fi 3her and Ryder Truck Rental Peggy Fo --rest Betty H n I & M er Co. Petty Richard McCloskey Jerome 'chaels Massa Nemeth, , & Leone Margaret Oliver & Housing Development Corp. Ida Owen r, and Century 21 Ida Owen 3 Ruth E. Reed Ruth Reeo & Hallmark Real Estate James & aomi Sylvester -2- COMNIISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1990 $ 10.00 140.00 750.00 2,055.00 18.53 92.00 20.06 19.00 252.66 $ 111.38 141.48 $ 3,600.11 $ 3,750.00 5.00 180.00 22,563.49 9,649.64 7,145.22 10,705.05 1,150.00 1,260.00 6,456.00 11.04 55.00 16,150.00 12,000.00 750.00 2,544.00 2,275.00 4,493.00 950.00 750.00 4,175.00 23,034.39 South Bend Redevelopment Ccumission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 3. APPROVAL OF CUUM (cont.) STUDEBAKER G.O. BOND continued... St. J ph County Recorder St. Joseph Title Corp. Yvonne & Boba Tharbs, Jr. St. Jose-ph County Treasurer Indiana Department of Revenue Try Twice Exterminating Service Peggy Forrest John Mcflonoucrh Cole As Baker & L. L. Kaser Daniel The Tr Ms. int UPO by ] the cla. 22, Novi reli !o ulul 1►1 There wE 5. OLD BUS. There w Ott! & Assoc. Group, Inc. uburn declared a conflict of est on the claims. a motion made by Mr. Combs, seconded Donoho and unanimously carried, oamission formally approved the s submitted November 11 and November 990, and ordered checks dated ber 16 and December 5, 1990 to be sed. Ms. Auburn did not vote. no caum lnications. > no old business. -3- 40.00 4,910.00 29,276.23 1,871.46 5,567.65 20,000.00 $ 980.00 280.00 $192,977.17 $ 5,431.14 2,976.47 TOTAL $ 8,407.61 $ 6,800.00 3,170.00 2,167.00 11,300.00 TOTAL $ 23,438.00 GRAND TO'T'AL $228,432.89 CO MMIISSION FORMALLY APPROVED CLAIMS SUBMITTED NOVEMBER 11 AND NOVEMBER 22, 1990 AND ORDERED CHECKS DA'T'ED NOVEMBER 16 AND DECEMBER 5, 1990 TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend edevelopmnent C= ission Rescheduled I Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 6. T-2 Al onso Cardenas Northern Oak Homes $20,800* $ 7,500.00 (Public) 826 N. Diamond $13,300.00 (Private) contingency and closing fees Mrs Kolata noted that Alphonso Cardenas is a part owner of Northern Oak Hanes, the contractor doing the rehabilitation. The staff also reccanends accepting the p 1 from Northern Oak Hanes for $20,800. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by C KY1ISSION APPROVED RENTAL REHAB Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the IRAN IN THE ANOINT OF $7,500 TO Comiission approved the Rental Rehab Loan ALPHONSO CARDENAS FOR PROP= in a amount of $7,500 to Alphonso LOCATED AT 826 N. DIAMOND Carq1enas, for property located at 826 N. Upon a motion by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the Con.ussion approved the proposal in the amount of $20,800 from Northern Oak Mrs Kolata noted that the Commission has received a counter offer for property at 116 W. Garst (Parcels 12 -4 and 12 -9) in the amount of $10,000. The staff reccamiends the acceptance of the counter off . Upon a motion by Mr. Combs, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Contission accepted the counter offer in the amount of $10,000 for parcels 12 -4 and 12 -9 in the Studebaker Corridor Dev loxmmt Area. -4- e IL1 W3 rel ` WU wV-SA *Ib 6. 1 on '.e ■ -• •i CCHMISSION ACCEPIED • ER OFFER IN 1 AMOUNT OF • • • - FOR PARCELS 12-4 AND 12-9 IN TBE STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend evelopment Commission Rescheduled I Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 C•V C. 51k Mrs Kolata noted that 202 Western Avenue is on the southwest corner of Western Avenue and Lafayette Street. The owner, Bri&zwood South Bend Partnership, applied for and received tax abatement for the sou portion of the property where Soc al Security plans to relocate their off, ces. The owner wishes to reh Lbilitate the building on the corner of the property. Once completed, E sp "tely one half of the space will ied by ADT Security Systems. The t ted project Cost is $150,000. The prolexty is properly zoned for the prolxzed use. The property is located in a tc ix abatement impact area and in a tax in tal finance allocation area. The pet tioner qualifies for three years of real property tax abatement under the tax aba t ordinance. Based on a total pro eat cost of $150,000, the taxes over the three year period are estimated at $17,445. With abatement, the petitioner will. pay an estimated $5,873. Therefore the amount of the abatement is estimated to le $11,572. Upon a motion by Mr. Ccubs, seconded by Mr. Piaser-ki and unanimously carried, the 'ssion approved Resolution No. 966 app ing three years of real property tax deduction for property located at 202 Wes Avenue. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff has been working with Dan Pierotti to implement the first phase of the Entertairment District. The City of South Bend, -5- COMMISSION A• • - • E• RESOUMON • APFROVIM AN APKICATION WESTERN FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCITON FOR PROPERrY IDCATED AT 202 South Bend edevelopauent Commission Rescheduled I Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 M d. continued... tlm)ugh its Board of Public Works, has a old Agreement with the present owners of the Palais Royale. The City owns the Morris Civic Auditorium, which uses space in the Palais Royale for the ticInt office, lobby, offices, etc. The Board of Public Works has designated the Redevelopment Commission to act as its rep esentative to seek proposals for arrIdtectural, professional services for the restoration of the Palais Royale and Mortis Civic. The staff would like permission to publish a notice seeking design proposals for both facilities on December 14, 1990, receiving proposals on February 8, 1990. The extended time period between publishing of the notice and receipt of p s would allow ample time for architer-tural firms to tour the building and to submit qualified proposals. Mr. Piasecki asked Mrs. Kolata to explain the Leasehold Agreement. Mrs. Kolata repranded that the City originally had a nin teen year lease with the owners of the Palais Royale for portions of the bui ding that the Morris Civic needed for its operations, as well as for the ballroom. Approximately sixteen years remain on the lease. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Request For s would require that the arctitects go through the building and that, they name all of the firms they will be using for technical assistance. Mrs. Kolata also noted that proposals would be reviewed by Redevelopanent and Engineering staff. We intend to also seek input from the many users of the facilities. Following that process, the pro s in the final consideration would be required to make a personal presentation of the proposal. South Bend evelopment Comnissiorj Rescheduled I Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 6. d. continued... Mrs Kolata noted that we expect to readve proposals from outside the South Berxi area as well as from local firms. Upon a motion by by Mr. Doncho, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the Coxmiission approved the request to seek design proposals for the restoration and ilitation of the Morris Civic Auc4torium and Palais Royale. Ms. Auburn joted that item 6.e. is an addition to the agenda. 7. e. Mrs Kolata noted that the Commission sent a purchase offer for parcel M3 -3 in the Monroe Park portion of the South Bend Central Development Area. The property is located at 320 E. South Street. It was our intent to acquire the property and rehab it. The owner has notified us that he has completed rehabilitation of the property himself. Our appraisers and staff have reviewed the property and it is the staff recamwndation that the Ccmiission withdras the purchase offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the Coim.ussion withdrew the purchase offer for parcel M3 -3 in the South Bend Central Dev lonment Area. Mrs. Kc Works a removal $80,000. ata reported that the Board of Public roved a contract for the asbestos in the Transwestern Building. The was in the amount of approximately Work will begin inmiediately. -7- COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST TO SEEK DESIGN PROPOSALS FOR THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND PALAIS ROYALE. .• SOUTH OFFER FOR PARCEL M3-3 IN THE . CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend evelopment Ccammission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - December 7, 1990 8. 9. Mrs. Ko ata noted that the staff recoarmiended to the oard of Public Works that it reject all bi&q for the demolition of the Transw tern Building. There were technical problent with the low bids. The remaining bids weie all well over our estimates for the work. 1he Board of Public Works is going to readvertise for proposals. The new proposals will be due on December 31, 1990. Mrs. Kolata rioted that rejecting the bids and readvertising does not put us behind schedule on the project. Demolition cannot be done before the asbestos removal is cxmnplete and that will take sixty days. The n meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for Friday, December 21, 199 at 10:00 a.m. There being no further business to cane before tle Commission, Mr. Donoho made a motion Uiat the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Combs nded the motion and the meeting was adjournel at 10:45 a.m. Paula N. Auburn, Vice President -8- NEXT COMMISSION MEETING • - i� f c. Anri'E. Kolata, Director