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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 09-03-93SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 3, 1993 1308 County -City Building 10:00 a.m. 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Paula N. Auburn South Bend, Indiana President I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, President Mr. Theo F. Sharp, Secretary Mr. Michael Donoho Members Absent: Mr. Roman J. Piasecki, Vice - President Mr. Philip Faccenda Legal Counsel: Ms. Mary Mueller Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Don Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. Kenneth Fedder Mrs. Auburn announced that the Executive Session which was held prior to the Regular Meeting will be continued following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday. Au sum, 1993. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Piasecki and unanimously carried the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1993. c ,- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 1993 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Claims submitted for approval August 20, 1993: ADMIN 1993 Global Computer Supplies $ 54.00 Makielski Art Supplies 74.65 Gene's Camera Shop 22.58 Equipment Services 14.65 Equipment Services 74.07 Printing General Fund 90.91 Marathon Pipe Line Co. 150.00 Business Communication Center 30.00 Total Admin 1993 $ 510.86 STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR ( #421) John Bamber $ 1,075.00 Policemen's Federal Credit Union 13.580.61 Total Sample Ewing TIF $ 14,655.61 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE ( #437) Sculpture Basic Inc. $ 6,600.00 Gerard Hilferty & Assoc. 55,535.37 Total Bond Anticipation Note $ 62,135.37 . SBCDA TIF GENERAL City Awning $ 185.00 Total SBCDA TIF General $ 185.00 REDEVELOPMENT GENERAL ( #433) The Troyer Group $ 57.62 The Troyer Group 6,175.00 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) REDEVELOPMENT GENERAL (� continued... The Troyer Group Policemen's Federal Credit Union Total Redevelopment General SAMPLE EWING ( #414) York Title Total Sample Ewing GRAND TOTAL Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr Aft Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted September 3, 1993. 4. COMMUNICATIONS a. Communication from Audubon Society. Mrs. Kolata read the Communication from the Audubon Society regarding the wetlands advocated for Blackthorn Corporate Park. Ms. Paula Auburn Redevelopment Commission 1200 County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Ms. Auburn: Having read the article in the South Bend Tribune by Don Porter entitled "Wetlands -3- 817.00 10,334.39 $ 17,384.01 $ 7,560.00 $ 7,560.00 $ 102,430.85 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDUBON SOCIETY South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 4. COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.) a. continued... Advocated for New Corporate Park", 1 felt I must write in support for such a project. Most office and industrial parks I've seen are sterile. They consist of buildings, concrete, asphalt, with little greenery. You have a chance this time to make the Blackthorn Corporate Park truly unique by adding the proposed wetland area to replace the usual retention basin. The additional footpaths, board walks and picnic tables mentioned will further enhance the corporate park. Wetlands, even those with seasonal water, support many types of waterfowl, ducks and shorebirds, to mention a few, and amphibians which help eliminate mosquitoes. If the water is deep enough in spots, fish may even survive. Additionally, wetlands detain water and prevent flooding, recharge the ground water and even clean water. The South Bend Audubon Society is a great supporter of wetlands and wetlands development. Even a few acres makes a big difference. We wish to applaud you for considering and, hopefully, following through with the proposed plans. Sincerely, South Bend Audubon Society Tom Stankus, President -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Report on proposals received for Real Estate Services for Commission property. Mrs. Kolata noted that we sent out a request ITEM S.A. WAS TABLED for two real estate firms to represent the Commission on selling land currently owned by the Commission. We are not ready to report on the proposals at this time. Item 5.a. was tabled. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Receipt of bids for Disposition Parcels A -3, A -4 and B in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that we received two bids by the 10:00 a.m. deadline. The first bid ew was from American Medical Oxygen Sales Corp. for Parcels A -3 and A -4. They bid the minimum offering price of $3,250 for a total of 7,082 square feet. Their bid includes a check in the amount of $325.00 as performance guarantee. Mrs. Kolata noted that Parcel A -3 and A -4 are located south of Broadway just east of Lafayette Street. American Medical Oxygen proposes to expand their cylinder and supply storage, provide garage space for their delivery vehicles, and provide parking for patients and employees. American Medical Oxygen is a family owned business headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, since 1953. They have been in South Bend at the Broadway Street address since 1978. It is a retail outlet offering for sale and rental oxygen, monitors, breathing equipment, bed, wheelchairs, canes, walkers, commodes, 52 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... bath aids and all types of home medical supplies. The site improvements, buildings, blacktop parking area, landscaping and improvements to the existing building will cost $100,000. All construction and landscaping will be done in accordance with the specifications outlined by the Commission and will be completed within 18 months of acceptance of the proposal. Mr. Fedder noted that the area has been an eyesore. They hope that their improvements will encourage other improvements in the area. They expect to begin construction in spring of 1994. Mr. Sharp asked what would be stored outside. Mr. Fedder responded that pallets, empty oxygen cylinders, etc., might be stored outside, not flammable goods. Mr. Sharp asked if the storage areas would be screened. Mr. Fedder responded that they would be. Mrs. Kolata noted that the project will be going through design review for approval. Mrs. Kolata noted that the second bid was from Old Fort Building Supply for Parcel B. The amount of the bid is $12,750 for a total of .69228 acres. Old Fort proposes to replace its existing outside storage area, presently one block north of Broadway, with Parcel B. In addition, the parking area would be added by the acquisition of property at the corner of Main Street and in South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... Broadway. New traffic patterns would be established to eliminate the of unloading materials on Broadway. In addition, new fencing would be installed to shield the majority of materials from view. Mrs. Kolata noted that the bid amount is a combination land swap and cash settlement which will have to be studied to determine if it, in fact, meets the minimum offering price. Mr. Sharp stated that he is pleased to see this proposal to improve Old Fort's property and to screen their merchandise. He asked that the staff take steps to make sure they follow the Commission's guidelines as they make their improvements. Mrs. Kolata responded that each of the projects must be approved by the Design Review Committee and must construct their improvements as promised in order to receive their Certificate of Completion. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from American Medical Oxygen Corp. for Parcels A -3 and A -4 in the Sample -Ewing Development Area subject to staff review of the project. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission received the bid from Old Fort Building Supply and referred it to staff for review and a report at the next Commission meeting. -7- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM AMERICAN MEDICAL OXYGEN CORP. FOR PARCELS A -3 AND A -4 IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA SUBJECT TO STAFF REVIEW OF THE PROJECT COMMISSION RECEIVED THE BID FROM OLD FORT BUILDING SUPPLY AND REFERRED IT TO STAFF FOR REVIEW AND A REPORT AT THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. Commission approval requested for Proposal from Ken Herceg & Associates for Professional Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that the Commission owns the property in Block 10 just south of Parcel B. There are two commercial structures on the property which we intend to demolish. Ken Herceg & Associates has submitted a proposal to do asbestos testing, prepare demolition specifications and contract documents for the asbestos removal and to determine the extent of soil and ground water contamination by PCBs and other petroleum products. The phase one and phase two environmental reports from ATEC showed satisfactory results from the testing, but there is some question as to whether the samples were taken deep enough. Previously there was a Sinclair Oil Tank Farm on the property, but it is unclear whether it was above or under ground. If it was under ground, the soil samples must be taken at a deeper level. Mr. Herceg has proposed to complete the work within 60 days at cost of $18,680. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Ken Herceg & Associates for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. C. Commission authorization requested to submit tax abatement petition on behalf of the Alexander Companies. COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM KEN HERCEG & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... Mrs. Kolata explained that the Alexander Company is moving forward with the project for the Opelika Building. They want to apply for tax abatement. Since the Commission is still the owner of the property the petition must be signed by the Commission on their behalf. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized submission of tax abatement petition on behalf of the Alexander Companies. d. Commission authorization requested for Redevelopment Director to sign documents related to replats of land owned by the Commission in designated Redevelopment Areas. Mrs. Kolata explained that we intend to sell only the Opelika Building to the Alexander Company and lease them the land surrounding the building. In order to do that, we need either a replat or a minor subdivision. This letter would authorize the Redevelopment Director to sign the documents when they are ready. However, rather than seek authorization for each project that requires a replat, the letter gives authorization until the end of 1994. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the Redevelopment Director to sign documents related to replats of land owned by the Commission in designated Redevelopment Areas. in COMMISSION AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION OF TAX ABATEMENT PETITION ON BEHALF OF THE ALEXANDER COMPANIES COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO SIGN DOCUMENTS RELATED TO REPLATS OF LAND OWNED BY THE COMMISSION IN DESIGNATED REDEVELOPMENT AREAS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. Commission approval requested for Proposal from Leedy /Cripe Architects for Architectural Services in the South Bend Central Development Area. ( Palais Royale Retail Space) Mrs. Kolata explained that we are currently negotiating with a potential tenant for retail space in the Palais Royale for approximately 1750 square feet. Because that is in a large building, any plans for rehabbing that space must be sent down state to be signed by a registered architect or engineer. We would like to hire Leedy /Cripe to draw up the plans for the basic layout of the space. They propose to do the work for a not to exceed fee of $3,000 plus reimbursables. Leedy /Cripe is the firm working with SMSQ on the entire Palais Royale project. All of the drawings of the Palais Royale and Morris Civic Auditorium are on their computer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Sharp and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Leedy /Cripe Architects for Architectural Services in the South Bend Central Development Area. ( Palais Royale Retail Space) f. Commission approval requested for Proposal from Kim Smoyer McCaffery for Professional Services related to the Morris Civic / Palais Royale project. Mrs. Kolata explained that Cleo Hickey will be on maternity leave beginning September 7. Kim Smoyer McCaffery has been -10- COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM LEEDY /CRIPE ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (PALAIS ROYALE RETAIL SPACE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) f. continued... working on the Morris Civic /Palais Royale Project both for Dan Pierotti and for the Entertainment District Board. She has proposed to take on some of Cleo's assignments related to the Morris Civic /Palais Royale Project until January 1994. She has proposed to provide her services at a rate of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed $5,400 (an average of 20 hours per week). She will attend board meetings and committee meetings, schedule the fund drive task force meetings, etc. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Proposal from and Agreement with Kim Smoyer McCaffery for Professional Services related to the Morris Civic /Palais Royale project. Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add an item to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.9. was added. g. Commission approval requested for use of St. Joseph/Wayne Parking Facility by the Alive with Pride Fundraising Committee. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Alive With Pride Fundraising Committee has asked to use the St. Joseph/Wayne Parking Facility on either September 24, October 9 or October 22. They want to hold a celebration on the roof top of the garage to bring people to the downtown area in a unique setting. The celebration would entail the presence of a band, food, and alcohol. Alive With Pride -11- COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM AND AGREEMENT WITH HIM SMOYER McCAFFERY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE MORRIS CIVIC /PALAIS ROYALE PROJECT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g continued... will obtain insurance. The celebration would begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue to approximately 11:00 p.m. The staff recommends approving this request, subject to meeting all city requirements. Upon a motion by Mr. Sharp, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of the St. Joseph/Wayne Parking Facility by the Alive With Pride Fundraising Committee. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that just this morning Mayor Kernan announced the opening of Quality Drive from Brick Road into the Accuride Plant. The road was financed through a grant of $175,000 from the Indiana Department of Commerce, $152,000 from tax increment financing in the Airport Economic Development Area, and $22,500 from Landmark Industrial Park. The press release noted that in 1992 Airport 2010 projects saw $31,000,000 started and completed and created 252 new manufacturing jobs and 370,000 square feet of new construction. In the first eight months of 1993 the -Airport 2010 project has over $41,000,000 in projects started and announced which have or will create 770 new manufacturing jobs and 540,000 square feet of new construction. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for September 17, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. spa COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF THE ST. JOSEPH /WAYNE PARKING FACILITY BY THE ALIVE WITH PRIDE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - September 3, 1993 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mr. Donoho made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Sharp seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. Paula N. Auburn, President -13- ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director