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Home My WebLink AboutRM 02-22-91February 22, 10:00 a.m. Presiding Of 1. ROLL CAI; Members Members Legal Co Redevelo 2. 3. News Med Others: Ms. •' M' : 81 11 V 811 D4 • ' I81 116,611 I r •, • a�r I � 181 r 1991 1200 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard Eicer: Ms. Paula N. Auburn South Bend, Indiana 46601 President asent: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, President Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Vice President Mr. Michael Donoho, Secretary Mr. Sandy Combs, Assistant Secretary Bent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Bel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier ant Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Office Manager Mr. K. C. Pocius, Economic Dev. Specialist Ms. Hedy Robinson, Economic Dev. Specialist : Mr. Don Porter, South Bend Tribune Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Donald Sporleder Mr. Tarn Kenrick Mr. Jeff Gibney, South Bend Heritage Found. Mr. James Cronk m announced that the Executive Session Meld prior to the meeting would be i following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. Upon a notion made by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Mr. Coubs and unanimously carried, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, February 8, 1991, were approved. Center C'ty Associates Division of Equignent Services American Planning Association -1- •i• I 1 •: � ' ' •�• 811 w' I 11 • I • 8! LOW 181 1 • r1 P 4 Dal ul r .. $ 365.00 18.42 89.00 South Bend Regular Me 3. APPROV, 4. Bethel BOLA Mi Equipm Federal General velopment Commission - February 22, 1991 ' CLAIMS (Cont.) continued... ness Machines Services xpress and - Postage , Inc. Forrest, Peggy Mr-Donoug,i, John III St. Jose h Title Corp. Tharbs, vonne & Baba TOTAL Baker & . els Cole As iates eainbri. Bank Notes Co. Ken Herc & Associates Ms. Auburn declared a conflict of interest on the clai us. Upon a tion made by Mr. Ccubs, seconded by Mr. Donn 30 and unanimously carried, the Ccm issi n formally approved the claims submit February 11 and February 19, 1991, and ordered checks dated February 15 and February 22, 1991, to be released. Ms. Auburn drLd not vote. W. Cro introduced two ccmrnuiications which w am tur ied over to Ms. Pitts Man_ier for legal reriew. They will be considered later in the meetina. -2- 70.00 12.00 60.00 53.50 5.25 62.50 $ 735.67 $ 200.00 334.50 75.00 850.00 $ 1,459.50 $ 13,846.70 27,567.50 1,021.11 39.053.92 $ 81,489.23 $ 83,684.40 CX144ISSION APPROVED CLAIMS SUBMITTED FEBRUARY 11 AND FEBRLMU 19, 1991, AND ORDERED CHECKS DATED EM;WM 15 AND FEBRUARY 22, 1991, TO BE E I • ••;iii •, � South Bend Redevelopment CamaLission Regular Meeting - February 22, 1991 5. 6. There wad no old business. a. Mrs. Kolata noted that on February 8, 1991, the Canmission received 14 sals in response to its request for architectural design proposals for the res ration and renovation of the Morris Civic Auditorium and Palais Royale Ballroom. These proposals were reviewed by Redevelopment staff and our entertainment consultant, Daniel Pi tti. The proposals were evaluated base I on the program guidelines included in t ie RFP, including schedule of s 'ces to be provided, examples of prev 'ous work, technical experience in them architecture and historic res ration, and the professional fee schedule. Mrs. Kolata stressed that the quality of the proposals was excellent. Many of the res ndents have extensive experience in theater renovation. From our review the staff recommends that the follawing five arc 'tests be invited to make a pres tation of their proposal on March 5 and to a committee composed of staff, Dan ierotti, the Entertainment District building committee, and other in ted parties: 5 k Mathre Sathrum Quanbeck Schlink Edwins Architects South Water Street 390 Mr esota 55057 Worrall Wright & O'Hatnick Inc. Read Street re, MD 21202 -3- South Bend Regular Mee 6. NEW BU a. c N A 2 b. elop ment Commission - February 22, 1991 Inc S. Frances h Bend, IN el P. Coffey & Associates, Ltd. Litecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Land Planning W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500 !ago, IL 60606 Ubc)llen, Molzan and Partners 47 South Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Ms. ftiburn noted for the record that her home fawn is Northfield, Minnesota and she s not know anything of the firm Sov' c Mathre Sathrum Quanbeck Schlink Edwi is Architects Upon a motion by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the staff reco.mmendation to interview the five firms listed above concerning their p sals for architectural services rela to restoration and renovation of the .' Torris Civic Auditorium and Palais Roya e Ballrocan and directed the staff to noti the remaining firms that their prop*sals are no longer under Mrs. Kolata noted that Historic Dunbar Part iership, Limited Partners, has appl ed for tax abatement for properties on t ie corner of Laporte and Colfax. The proj has been explained to the sion previously when it received a Ren Rehab Loan. -4- • • • •; it • � • •; • r i :••• r •• i it .r• DAW N DI ON 6: 1 ON WA 0 r WAN 41 •� n r r r• !. r• w i r• South Bend Redevelopment Cam ission Regular Meet' - February 22, 1991 6. b. continued... The jest will renovate seven houses at the corrier of Colfax and Laporte.. Two of the 3tnictures are fire damaged and have been vacant for 15 years. One other structure is also vacant. When ccanplete, the roject will provide 15 apartments for Low to moderate income tenants. The project contributes to the rejuvenation of tie West Washington - Chapin Development Area. There is no employment benefit f this project other than the cons tion jobs The total project cost is estimated at $677,500. The property is properly zoned for the proposed use; it is not located in a tax abatement impact area; and, it is located in a tax incremental all ation area. The project qualifies for ten years of real property tax abatement. Based on an assessed value of $119,000, the taxes to be a3ated are estimated to be $37,650 and the s to be paid are estimated to be $38,410. Mr. Gibney noted that eight different funding sources are being utilized for this project, irrluding two tax credit incentives, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program and the Law Income Tax Cred 't Program. These two tax credit p -am have drawn the interest of the Nati nal Equity Fund, part of the Local Init' tive Support Corporation from Chic tgo, as a limited partner. Souti Bend Heritage intends to use His ric Preservation standards for the of the houses. They will look like the other hones in the Registered Hist 3ric District. Mr. Pitney stated that the units would be rent I controlled and the tax abatement -5 South Bend Regular M9 6. elopment Ccnmission - February 22, 1991 b. continued... C. . allow them to have the necessary flaw. One hundred percent of the will be rented to people at 60% or of median income. Mr. iasecki asked if the partnership has sed the parking needs of the 15 uni ,noting that parking is already a pro em in that area. Mr. Gibney nded that they have hired a 1 cape architect to plan a cam�on par g area off of the alley behind the proj , but will probably not create eno h parking from that for all of the 15 'ts. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Design Review Ccmittee approved the project but asked South Bend Heritage to return at a later date with a final site plan and landscape D1 . Upon a motion by Mr. Piaseeki, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLWION by Donoho and unanimously carried, NO. 979 APPROVING AN APPLICATION the sion approved Resolution FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION No. 79 approving an application for real FOR HISTORIC DUNBAR CORNER prop wty tax deduction for Historic Corner. Mrs. Kolata noted that the C Tnission prev'ously approved a Rental Rehab loan in tie au mt of $8,500 for a property at 233 Laporte Avenue. The owners wish to convert the construction loan to a first mort lage at Teachers Credit Union, which requ s that the Rental Rehab loan take seco position to the mortgage. Subo x1ination Agreements are routine and the amas sion has approved them in the past. Ms. te declared a conflict of in st on this item. South Bend Regular Mee 6. NEW BUS C. con UPC Mr. Car Agx Prc Ms. d. Can Mrs. f. a M the of elopnent Commission - February 22, 1991 a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by „nabs and unanimously carried, the ssion approved the Subordination ment with Teachers Credit Union for xty located at 233 Laporte Avenue. uburn abstained from. voting. Kolata rooted that items d., e., and .-e similar and explained them ;her. All three pertain to sties in Monroe Park which are owned a Redevelopment Authority and ased to the Redevelopment .ssion. The resolutions authorize ► roperties to be leased to the City uth Bend through its Board of Public The Board of Works intends to ase the properties to the Housing opnent Corporation which will ate them and rent then to low and ate income people. The term of the is 22 years; the rent to be paid by card of Works will be nominal. Mrs. Kolata noted that there will be othec Monroe Park properties caning to the Commission for similar action in the Mr. Mr. 0 oiasecki asked if property taxes lbe paid on the properties if they transferred to a root- for -profit Lization. Mrs. Kolata responded that would be subleased with the Llation that property taxes, or a at in lieu of taxes, be paid. a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Iasecki and unanimously carried, the ssion approved Resolution No. 980 wing a sublease of real property to i.ty of South Bend (310 E. South). -7- SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH TEACHERS CREDIT UNION •' PROPERTY IOCATED AT 233 AVENUE COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 980 APPROVING A SUBLEASE OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (310 E. SOUTH) South Bend Regular Meg 6. NEW BUS e. Ccr f. no h. Mr. the 0 elop ent Commission - February 22, 1991 a notion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by orbs and unanimously carried, the ssion approved Resolution No. 981 wing a sublease of real property to ity of South Bend (602 S. Carroll). a motion by Mr. Piasecki, seconded Combs and unanimously carried, the ssion approved Resolution No. 982 wing a sublease of real property to ity of South Bend (609 S. Columbia). Mrs. Folata noted that we have received a coon offer for parcel M4 -14 in the Mo Park portion of the South Bend Cen al Development Area. The address of the perty is 618 S. Columbia. The coon er offer is $27,000 and the staff accepting it. Upon a motion by Mr. Combs, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the CommLssion accepted the counter offer of $27, DOO for parcel M4 -14 in the Monroe Park portion of the South Bend Central Deve om ent Area. 10 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTIONT NO. 981 APPROVING A SUBLEASE OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (602 S. CARROLL) CSSICNT APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 982 APPROVING A SUBLEASE OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND (609 S. COLUMBIA) COMMISSION ACM BI• :D r= COUNTER OFFER OF 1 1 1 FOR PARCEL IN E MONROE PARK PORTION OF w i SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVEIDPNENT AREA South Bend Regular Me 6. elop ent Ccani.ssion - February 22, 1991 h. .continued... i. Mrs. Kolata noted that we have received a counter offer of $5,000 for Parcel 4 -49, located at 1114 S. Franklin. The staff recamiands accepting the offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Piasecki, seconded CCMNIISSION ACCEPTED ME COUNTER by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the OFFER OF $5,000 FOR PARCEL 4-49 Commission accepted the counter offer of IN THE STUIDEBAIKER CORRIDOR $5,O DO for parcel 4 -49 in the Studebaker DEVELOPMENT AREA Corridor Developrkent Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 83 sets the market price for a mmbar of properties in the Studebaker Corridor and authorizes the staff to send purchase offers for the properties. It also authorizes the purchase offers to be made subject to condemnation if an agrem7ent cannot be reached within a c period of time. Mr. Pocius noted that the properties are 24 piircels of vacant land, one single fami y residence, seven multi- family residences, and one tavern. Mr. Piasecki asked if we have any prob ems relocating a tavern. Yrs. Kola responded that we have more resp)nsibility in the relocation of residents. When relocating a business, it i up to the business to identify wherB they want to relocate. A tavern woull have to relocate where they comply with controlled use and zoning -9- South Bend Regular Me( 6. NEW Bu elopuent Ca mission - February 22, 1991 i. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 983 rela ' g to acquisition of property w2 the Studebaker Corridor opnen Deve t Area by eminent dauain. 7• k. S11 11V A7VLL 1N. - J.LVVJ Mrs. Kolata explained that this is a recamvzidation to take six additional soil samples from Lot 6 and Lot 10 and have then tested and analyzed. The charge will not exceed $3,395. The preliminary round of sampling indicated that they needed to do additional testing on a lots. Mrs. Kolata noted that several CamLssioners were contacted last week to au rize proceeding with these tests because ATEC was in town on February 21st. The samples have been taken and the CamLission is asked today to ratify that action. Upon a motion by Mr. Carobs, seconded by Mr. Domho, and unanimously carried, the ComLssion ratified the Second Round Soil Same ing and Testing Proposal frcem ATEC Env' rmlental Consultants for Lot 6 and Lot 0 in the Studebaker Corridor Deve opnent Area at a cost not to exceed $3,3P5. 1912 NO. 983 RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERIY WITHIN THE r EWE• •••- rr•• DEVELOPMENT EMINENT r•r r ••; i r •, r ralr a•�•, it -,• i it • r I• r it r WhItAl. MIN �•; I v • • • . • it Ire r r I r�I:• ��- •••• r•• r � • • lal ••. • • MDIDIr South Bend Radevelopnent Camu scion Regular Meet' - February 22, 1991 6. k. contlinued... 1. Mrs. Kolata explained that these samples had already been taken and tested, but ATEC felt they needed to make an additional test on the soil. The cost would not exceed $735. Upon a motion by Mr. Piasecki, seconded by . Cc nbs and unanimously carried, the Cam sion ratified the Leachable Lead Soils Test Proposal Sample Locations B-6 and 9 frown ATEC Environmental Cons altants for Lot 6 and Lot 17 in the StudAmker Corridor Development Area (ATE2 Proposal No. PE- 91062). Mrs. Kolata explained that there are four well 3 that have been drilled on Lot 1 and the 3arrples tested. ATEC would like to run another set of samples. The cost wouli not exceed $2,175. Ms. Wburn noted that the Cannission has take i a very conservative approach to the env' nmental testing. Rather than au rizing extensive testing first, we have authorized preliminary testing and then do further testing where the preliminary tests showed that was necessary. So we expect to have to au rize contracts for additional testincr. Mrs. Kolata noted that ATEC expects to have their reports ready in approximately one weex. -11- ••;I •; I Dq P]W GI 'WIPI �1 I•�•, I ISI •, I • • • . II • I Y I t �i: ��i' South Bend Regular Meg 6. NEW Bid elopment Cceuaission - February 22, 1991 1. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Combs and unanimously carried, the Commission ratified the Groundwater Well /Sampling and Testing Program Pro sal fran ATEC Environmental Co tants for Lot 1 in the Studebaker Co ' dor Develogrnnt Area (ATEC Proposal No. E- 91017). M. n. a�cvc v ucaaL. rsa.S c. Mr. Pocius noted that the Commission received four proposals for this work fran the following companies: Cole Ass iates, Valley Engineering, Ken and Associates, and Asbestos Cont 1 Methods, Inc. The apparent low bidd 3r is Cole Associates. However, it is t clear whether all proposals incl ded the same items. Item 6.m. was tabled until the next meeting to allow staff to clarify the pro sals . Mrs. Kolata noted that last year the Camnission issued $950,000 in bonds to cover prelizwk -my costs in the Airport Econmuc Development Area. It was our intention at that time to make that an interim financing and pay those bonds off when the Authority had its larger bond sale. We do not want to send the Notice -12- r • •'•H• • . k1 ••. -•, ITEM 6.M. TAAS TAUED UNTIL NEXT MEETING South Bend Regular Mer 6. NEW BLS n. coi 4. a. elopnent Commission - February 22, 1991 of R KIemption until after the closing of the tax exempt bond issue, but this reso ution authorizes the Registrar to send that notice as soon as the tax exemyt bond is closed. Upon a motion by Mr. Combs, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried, the ComLssion approved Resolution No. 984 au rizing mailing of the Official Notice of Redemption by the Registrar of the 950,000 City of South Bend Redemlcprent District Tax Increment Revenue Bonds of 1990 after such time the Souti Bend Redevelopment Authority Lease Rentil Revenue Bonds (Airport Economic Deve cpnent Area Public Improvement Proj ) have been issued. Sout Bend Redevelopment Commission 1200 County -City Building 227 V. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Sub:11245, 1243 W. Washington Dear1Commissioners: It has come to my attention that 1245 W. Wash' gton is being scheduled for demolition. This letter is to inform you that I have been a tenant occupant of this building and garage since November 10, 988. No notice of any kind has been rece'ved to the contrary. As I have personal business property located on the premises I would therefore be eligible for relocation under the Federal Uniform Relocations Assistance and Real Property acquisition Policies Act Of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 -4655) -13- COWUSSION APPROVED • • •; NO. 984 AUIMRIZING NULING OF THE OFTICIAL NOTICE OF r a+ i • O BY THE REGISTRAR OF w' i $950,000 CITY OF • M' BEND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS OF ••r AFTER SUCH TDE THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT` ALITHORITY LEASE RENTAL BONDS (AIRPORT ECCN014IC DEVELOPMENT AREA • I14PROMEN'T PRO=T) HAVE BEEN ISSUED South Bend Regular Me 4. CoNmKm elognent C mmission - February 22, 1991 a. conttnuea... and Real Property acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 -4655) and ratifying actions taken Pursuant thereto. Plea a advise as to your honorable intentions. Cordially, Jame L. Cronk b. Communication from Creven Cor The Following letter was submitted by Crev n Corp. at the start of the meeting: South Bend Redevelopment Commission 1200 County -City Building 227 V. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Sub: 1245, 1243 W. Washington Dear Commissioners: It his come to my attention that 1245 W. Washington is being scheduled for demolition. This letter is to inform you that Creven Corp. is in possession and occupancy of this building and land and has been since November 10, 1988, therefore, this property has not been abandoned. No court order or eviction notice has ever been received to the cont arv. As we would have to move business property we therefore would be eligible for eZocation under the Federal Uniform Relocations Assistance and Real Property acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S. . Sec. 4601 -4655) and ratifying act! ns taken Pursuant thereto. -14- South Bend Regular Mee 4. CCMM NI 7. elop ent Commission - February 22, 1991 b. continued... advise as to your honorable ons. 1..L./ , L. Crank . Corp. Mrs. Kol to noted that Mr. Cronk's letters relate to property at 1245 W. Washington which he and his company, Crevin Corporation occupy. The letters indicate that the buildings are scheduled for demolition and that he should be entitled to relocation benefits. Mrs. Kolata suggested that the Commissi n refer these to staff and legal counsel for review and report. Ms. Adx#m requested that the staff review the issu raised in the letters and report back to Camnission. There wed a no progress reports. Mr. Cro asked about the responsibility of Mr. Cro expressed the opinion that the City has more responsibility than Mrs. Kolata felt it did see that businesses remain in business and are relocated. the 'ssion in relocating businesses foil acquisition of pro Mrs. Kol to responded that the business knows what its needs are. The business must identify those needs and a location which meets se needs. The staff advises the business what the eligible relocation experxiitares are. The staff may assist the business in identifying a location, but is not res nsible to see that one is found in the same way it is responsible to see that ccanparaL a housing arrangements are found for resider . -15- ••-••- • �+• •a� D•• DID • perty. Mrs. Kolata sponded that the staff handles the relocati ns on behalf of the Ccarmission. Mrs. Kol to responded that the business knows what its needs are. The business must identify those needs and a location which meets se needs. The staff advises the business what the eligible relocation experxiitares are. The staff may assist the business in identifying a location, but is not res nsible to see that one is found in the same way it is responsible to see that ccanparaL a housing arrangements are found for resider . -15- ••-••- • �+• •a� D•• DID • South Bend Regular Meg B. NEXT 0 9. The n Ca:rmi 1991, elop ent Commission - February 22, 1991 regular meeting of the Redevelopment n is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. There beLng no further business to came before tie Redevelopment CaTmission, Mr. Donoho m5ide a motion that the meeting be adjournei. Mr. Piasecki seconded the notion and the Hieeting was adjourned at 11:11 a.m. L�l Paula N. Auburn, President NEXT COMMISSION MEETING AWOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director -16-