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Home My WebLink AboutRM 03-03-95SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMIVIISSION REGULAR MEETING March 3, 1995 1308 County -City Building 10:00 a.m. 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Paula N. Auburn South Bend, Indiana Vice- President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice- President Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Mr. Michael Donoho Members Absent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, President Mr. William P. Hojnacki Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Thm Eddington, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Gabriel Okafor, Economic Dev. Specialist Ms. Hedy Robinson, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. John Stark, Economic Dev. Specialist Ms. Pam Matchett, Economic Dev. Specialist Planning & Neighborhood Dev. Staff: Ms. Pamela Meyer, Director Mr. Marco Marian, Planner Ms. Carla Spradlin, Planner Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Donald Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Roland Kelly, Common Council Mr. Conrad Damian, SEQL Ms. Michelle Marsh, SEQL Ms. Vicki Black, SEQL Ms. Auburn noted that the Executive Sesssion will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. G, South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, February 17, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 1995. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1995 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted March 3, 1995, for approval. ADMIN 1995 (212) Business Systems $4.17 Ann Kolata $9.25 Federal Express $84.50 WIN Petty Cash $81.54 Tri- County News $13.38 South Bend Drafting Supply $28.50 Indiana Association of Cities & Tbwns $95.00 Engineering Department $81.90 Billie's Catering Inc. $74.75 Baker & Daniels $518.00 South Bend Tribune $14.63 NBD Skokie Bank N.A. $13.73 American Institute /Certified Planner $93.00 Day Timer, Inc. $23.45 BUILD INDIANA FUND (230) Small, Inc. $23,468.00 AIRPORT TTF REVENUE (3241 North American Golf, Inc. $12,000.00 SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414) D.E. Installers $61,500.00 Main Muffler & Brake & Pete Matteos $40,000.00 c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (coat.) SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (410) continued... Zii- County News $56.00 $1,077.00 $6,357.61 $360.00 $450.00 $1,273.10 $1,857.50 $150.00 $25.60 $1,300.00 $850.00 $2,570.00 $600.00 $73,500.00 $42.00 $18.00 Troyer Group, Inc. Delta Consultants Grauvogel & Associates South Bend Electric Co. Rska & Associates Inc. Camiros York Title & Escrow Inc. Indiana Michigan Power Co. Midwest Collection Service, Inc. Charles Frison Charles Frison & Hickory Village Apts. Peirce & Associates St. Joseph County Clerk St. Joseph County Recorder St. Joseph County Auditor S.B.D.C.A. TIF GENERAL ACCOUNT (420) Gates Chevy World Real Estate Managemeny Corporation Superior Waste Systems South Bend Water Works Azar's Incorporated Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted March 3, 1995. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. C -3- $900.00 $419.73 $58.00 $128.97 $25,000.00 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED MARCH 3, 1995 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation of Southeast Neighborhood Strategic Action Plan by Southeast Quality of Life Neighborhood Association. Marco Mariani, the Planner who works with the Southeast Neighborhood, introduced the representatives of the Southeast Quality of Life neighborhood organization who were present to present the Strategic Action Plan which was developed by the neighborhood with the help of Teska & Associates. Mr. Marian noted that this plan is the result of a lot of hard work and community vision. It opens up many possibilities, among which are a new sense of responsibility which the residents of the neighborhood are taking for the well-being of their neighborhood and an appreciation for the partnership opportunities available to them with other sectors of the community. The four main sections of the Strategic Action Plan are: capacity - building, land use and physical environment, housing, and neighborhood security. Micki Marsh presented the section on capacity building. Ms. Marsh noted that there are five issues which the plan addresses related to capacity building: the neighborhood's underutilized human resources, its lack of a positive self -image and community image, non - participating residents and businesses, a weakly structured, poorly focused neighborhood organization, and the lack of a sense of unity within the c -4- PRESENTATION OF SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN BY SOUTHEAST QUALITY OF LIFE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... neighborhood. SEQL first did a neighborhood survey to identify neighborhood human assets. Notre Dame is compiling the data from that survey. The Strategic Action Plan has identified short term, mid term, and long term goals. The short term goals are to set up block captains and telephone trees to improve communication within the neighborhood; to organize crime alert calls that don't endanger any single resident; to build bridges with businesses and institutions in the neighborhood; to encourage intergeneration activities; and to foster partnerships with private organizations to develop longer range funding for neighborhood needs. The three -to- five -year goals of the Strategic Action Plan are: to promote the Southeast Neighborhood as a good place to live and work; to sponsor neighborhood- based activities to instill pride within the neighborhood; and to develop a marketing plan which will bring new business into the neighborhood and, more importantly, develop new businesses from within the neighborhood. Ms. Marsh stressed that the Strategic Action Plan is not only a vision, there are task forces already acting on many of the goals outlined in the action plan. IL South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... Vicki Black, chairperson of the Housing Task Force, presented the housing issues and solutions identified in the action plan. The plan identified the housing - related issues as the decreasing number of single - family homes, the decreasing quality of the single - family homes, and the decreasing percentage of owner - occupied homes. The Housing Task Force outlined these solutions to those problems: establish and maintain a success monitoring system and a "welcome neighbor" program; relocate homes from the redevelopment area and encourage new single - family development; establish a neighborhood- based community development corporation to oversee and prevent the further decay of blocks of homes in the neighborhood; and create a neighborhood -based finance corporation to serve as a mortgage banker to operate a loan pool for use in neighborhood projects. Ms. Black noted that many of these efforts are also underway. Conrad Damian, chairman of the Land - Use and Physical Environment Task Force, outlined the issues and solutions that committee identified. The issues are: the uncertainty about the future of the neighborhood; the deteriorating visual image of the neighborhood; and a lack of businesses that serve the neighborhood. The task force outlined these solutions to those issues: maintain the boundaries of the neighborhood (work cooperatively with 4L 6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... new neighbors such as the Family & Children's Center, the new juvenile center, and, hopefully, the new IVY Tbch); work to keep Riley High School in the neighborhood; change all B- Residential zoning to A Residential (to maintain the remaining neighborhood as single - family residential); use vacant land for flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and parks until in -fill housing occurs; develop a park north of Pennsylvania (to replace Dean Johnson Park); control the traffic flow through the neighborhood with parking restrictions, more 4 -way stops, reducing truck traffic, and, possibly, closing a portion of Fellows Street; and work with the businesses along Michigan Street and Miami Street to improve those commercial strips. Micki Marsh presented the section on Neighborhood Security on behalf of Harry Marsh who could not attend. The Neighborhood Security Task Force identified the following areas of concern: the fear of crime among the neighbors; the perceived higher rate of crime in the neighborhood; the immediate release of criminals following arrest; and inadequate crime prevention programs. The goals set to address these concerns are: organize to fight criminal elements from both inside and outside the neighborhood; and form a partnership of police, prosecutors, and judges to apprehend and prosecute criminals and see that they remain behind IL -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... bars. In order to do this, they envision the following steps: develop an anti - prostitution and drug dealer program by organizing block watches, preparing an inventory of where prostitutes and drug dealers live, and doing an informal picketing of drug dealers' and prostitutes' residences; reorganize neighborhood watches and network existing neighborhood watches for added strength; push for enforcement of the curfew; expand the program of providing locks and security devices; begin a program of community policing; organize bicycle and foot patrols to increase interaction between residents and the police force. Ms. Marsh stressed again that steps have been taken toward many of these goals already. Neighborhood residents have spent hundreds of hours in partnership with the Redevelopment Commission, the Common Council, South Bend Heritage, and many other public and private organizations. However, there is much more to do. The Southeast Quality of Life Neighborhood Association is determined to realize the vision portrayed in this Strategic Action Plan. They expect continued partnership from these organizations because what benefits the Southeast Neighborhood will benefit South Bend as a whole. Mrs. Kolata noted that she has read the plan and was very impressed with it IL -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... because it had specific ideas for projects and who has responsibility for each. It is extremely well thought out and reflects a lot of time and effort spent to develop it. Mrs. Kolata noted that the plan discusses "house moves" by the Redevelopment Commission. Later in this meeting the Commission will act on a Contract for CDBG funds for those house moves. Mrs. Kolata suggested a follow -up discussion of the plan with the Commissioners after they have had time to read it. Roland Kelly indicated the Common Council's support for the action plan. He commended the neighborhood organization for its efforts in putting it together and hopes to see it come to fruition. It is very important to the Southeast Neighborhood. b. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1320, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Kolata asked that the proofs of publication from the Tri- County News and the South Bend Tribune showing that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on February 17, 1995 be entered into the record. There was no objection and the items were so entered. L -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. continued... Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1320 appropriates $677,932 for acquisition, relocation and demolition in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. These were funds remaining at the end of 1994 that were not spent or encumbered by the end of 1994. They need to be appropriated to be used for those activities in 1995. Ms. Auburn opened the public hearing on Resolution No. 1320 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the public hearing. C. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1320. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved resolution No. 1320. d. Staff report on acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff has received a number of counter offers which it recommends the Commission accept. The first is from John and Sadie Smith in the amount of $22,500 for a residential property located at 629 E. Keasey Street. The original purchase offer was $20,925. -10- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1320, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1320 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... the staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, theCommission accepted the counter offer of $22,500 from John and Sadie Smith. The next is from James Herron in the amount of $8,500 for residential property located at 510 Pennsylvania Street. The original purchase offer was $4,500. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $8,500 from James Herron. The next is from Benjamin and Elvira Burns in the amount of $10,569 for residential property located at 1013 S. Rush Street. The original purchase offer was $8,250. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $8,250 from Benjamin and Elvira Burns. The next is from Benjamin and Elvira Burns in the amount of $18,500 for residential property located at 529 E. Keasey Street. The original purchase offer ILI -11- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $22,500 FROM JOHN AND SADIE SMITH FOR 629 E. KEASEY COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $8,500 FROM JAMES HERRON FOR 510 E. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $8,250 FROM BENJAMIN AND ELVIRA BURNS FOR 1013 S. RUSH STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... was $15,500. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $18,500 from Benjamin and Elvira Burns. The next is from Luba Minkow in the amount of $11, 000 for residential property located at 1312 S. Fellows Street. The original purchase offer was $8,250. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $11, 000 from Luba Minkow. The next is from Lee W. Goodsell in the amount of $19,000 for residential property located at 508 E. Wenger Street. The original purchase offer was $17,250. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $19,000 from Lee W. Goodsell. The next is from Emmett M. Magee and Woodie H. Magee in the amount of $27,500 for residential property located at 607 E. Ohio Street. The original purchase -12- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $18,500 FROM BENJAMIN AND ELVIRA BURNS FOR 529 E. KEASEY THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $11,000 FROM LUBA MINKOW FOR 1312 S. FELLOWS ST. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $19,000 FROM LEE W. GOODSELL FOR 508 E. WENGER STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... offer was $24,750. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $27,500 from Emmett M. Magee and Woodie H.Magee. The next is from Emmit Magee and Woodiemae Magee in the amount of $18,750 for a residential property located at 611 - 611'/ E. Ohio Street. The original purchase offer was $16,250. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer of $18,750 from Emmit Magee and Woodiemae Magee. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1323 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Kolata noted that this resolution corresponds to a Park Board resolution in hich the Park Board agreed to transfer ownership to the Commission of land including Dean Johnson Park. This resolution accepts that transfer. The -13- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $27,500 FROM EMMETT M. MAGEE AND WOODIE H. MAGEE FOR 607 E. OHIO STREET COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER OF $18,750 FROM EMMIT MAGEE AND WOODIEMAE MAGEE FOR 611 -611'/2 E. OHIO STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. continued... transfer must then be approved by the Common Council. Although Resolution No. 1323 does not include anything about a replacement park, the Commission is committed to provide an equal amount of land for a park on the east side of Fellows and to provide funding for replacing the facilities also. Mrs. Kolata noted that we will be installing some temporary basketball courts and temporary parking on the land committed to IVY Tech until the new park is built. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1323 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend. f. Commission approval requested for Proposals for Professional Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that McCloskey -Pitts and Ralph Lauver have submitted proposals to provide disposition appraisals for the area to be used for the Family & Children's Center. The Commission doesn't own or control all of this land yet, but would like to take this step to be ready to put the land up for bid as soon as the land is acquired. Ralph Lauver proposes to provide the appraisal for $950. McCloskey -Pitts proposes to provide the appraisal for $1300. Mrs. Kolata noted that, although there is a large difference in price between the two, McCloskey -Pitts C -14- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1323 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) f. continued... has already reduced their price by $500. We need two appraisals so the staff recommends accepting both proposals. Mr. Donoho questioned the significant difference in price. Mrs. Kolata responded that she believed Ralph Lauver's proposal was low rather than McCloskey -Pitts being high. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the FROM RALPH LAUVER IN THE AMOUNT OF Commission accepted the proposal from $950 AND THE PROPOSAL FROM Ralph Lauver in the amount of $950 and MCCLOSKEY -PITTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1300 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE the proposal from McCloskey -Pitts in the SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA amount of $1300 for Professional Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. g. Commission approval requested for Community Development Program Contract for Southeast Housing Activity. (CD94 -110) Mrs. Kolata explained that this is a contract to spend Community Development Block Grant funds beginning April 1, 1995 to March 31, 1996 in the amount of $120,000 for the relocation and /or rehabilitation of at least four houses in the Southeast Neighborhood. Some of the houses the Commission is presently buying are suitable for reuse. If the present owners want to remain in their house in a new location, we would move their house for them; if tenants we are relocating IL -15- South Bend Redevelopment Commission IL Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. continued... would like to live in a relocated house, we will move a house for them. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Community Development Program Contract for Southeast Housing Activity (CD94 -110) in the amount of $120,000. h. Commission approval requested for Amendment to Relocation Pblicy. Item 6.h. was tabled. AWN i. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1325 approving an Addendum to the Lease for the Airport Economic Development Area Thx- Exempt Public Improvement Project. Mrs. Kolata explained that the Lease for the '&x-Exempt bonds for the Airport project contains a description of those projects which are to be completed with the bond funds. This description needs to be amended to add one project that is eligible to be paid for out of bond proceeds. That project is construction of the intersection of Nimtz Parkway and Bendix Drive. The Redevelopment Authority acted earlier this week to approve the amendment. IL -16- COMMISSION APPROVED THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR SOUTHEAST HOUSING ACTIVITY (CD94 -110) IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 ITEM 6.H. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission ,, Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) i. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1325 approving an Addendum to the Lease for the Airport Economic Development Area Thx- Exempt Public Improvement Project. j. Staff report on Disposition of Property in the Airport Economic Development Area. There was no report. k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1326 determining to appropriate monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1995, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect, and determining to establish certain enterprise funds. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Commission previously approved the 1995 Operating Budget for Blackthorn Golf Course. The staff realized the need to set up an enterprise fund in which to put the revenue from the golf course and from which to pay all expenses. Also, the budget is not quite identical to what was previously adopted. Total revenues and total expenses are the same, but adjustments C; -17- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1325 APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE FOR THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA TAX - EXEMPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT THERE WAS NO REPORT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) k. continued... have been made within broad categories. Resolution No. 1326 sets up the funds to handle the income and expenses of the golf course and sets a public hearing on the budget for April 7, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1326 determining to appropriate monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1995, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect, and determining to establish certain enterprise funds. 1. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 1215 E. Calvert. (Dennis & Janice Papczynski) Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $1,213.90 for each of three years as of February 1, 1993, 1994, and 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $1,213.90 for each of three years as of February 1, 1993, 1994, and 1995 for property located at 1215 E. Calvert. (Dennis & Janice IL Papczynski) -18- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1326 DETERMINING TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1995, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT, AND DETERMINING TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN ENTERPRISE FUNDS COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,213.90 FOR EACH OF THREE YEARS AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 1993, 1994, AND 1995 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1215 E. CALVERT. (DENNIS & JANICE PAPCZYNSKI) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSEUSS (Cont.) m. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 12161h S. Fellows. Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $670.50 for each of the years as of November 1, 1990,1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $670.50 for each of the years as of November 1, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994. n Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 1216% S. Bellows. Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $49.30 for each of the years as of November 1, 1990,1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $49.30 for each of the years as of November 1, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994. o. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property -19- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $670.50 FOR EACH OF THE YEARS AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, AND 1994 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $49.30 FOR EACH OF THE YEARS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, AND 1994 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) o. continued... located at 1805 Fassnacht. (Lee Charles Nelson) Mrs. Kolata noted that this loan is in the amount of $15,200 for 20 years at 0% interest. Monthly payments are $63.30. The grant is in the amount of $14,965.50. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1805 Fassnacht. (Lee Charles Nelson) ce p. Commission authorization requested for use of St. Joseph/Wayne Street Garage on June 9, 1995 by Alive With Pride. Mrs. Kolata noted that Alive With Pride wishes to use the rooftop of the garage for a fundraising event on June 9, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.. They held a similar event last year and it was very successful. There were no problems. They will be required to provide indemnification and will clean up the rooftop after the Celebration. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of the rooftop of the St. Joseph/Wayne Street Garage on June 9, 1995 by Alive With Pride. -20- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1805 FASSNACHT. (LEE CHARLES NELSON) COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF THE ROOFTOP OF THE ST. JOSEPH /WAYNE STREET GARAGE ON JUNE 9, 1995 BY ALIVE WITH PRIDE South Bend Redevelopment Commission V Regular Meeting - March 3, 1995 7. PROGRESS REPORTS There were no Progress Reports. 8. NEXT COMAUSSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for March 17, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Hunt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donoho seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. �]!illl ,, . . �. IL -21- NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT i E. Kolata, birector SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMIVIISSION REGULAR MEETING March 17, 1995 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Philip J Faccenda President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Vice- President Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Secretary Mr. Michael Donoho Mr. William P. Hojnacki Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mr. Jon R. Hunt, Executive Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Tom Eddington, Economic Dev. Specialist Business Assistance Staff: Mr. Michael Beitzinger, Economic Dev. Specialist Housing Assistance Staff: Ms. Mary Richmond Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Mr. Donald Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Ms. Shelly Yoder -Ray Mr. Ernest Szarwark, Barnes & Thornburg Mr. Rich Rupsis, FDC Graphic Films Ms. Judy Eck, FDC Graphic Films Mr. Steve Eddy, Peterson Engineering Mr. Steve Thompson, Communication Test Design Mr. Faccenda noted that the Executive Sesssion will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval requested for Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 1995. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, March 3, 1995. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1995 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted March 17, 1995 for approval. ADMIN 1995 (212) Tri- County News $58.67 Indiana Michigan Power Co. $6.65 American Institute of Certified Planners $225.00 South Bend Tribune $86.00 Ann Kolata $18.13 University of Illinois $70.00 Travelmore $295.00 SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414 Architectural Precast $705.00 Indiana Michigan Power Co. $836.46 Tri County News $334.60 Timothy Roper & Nanette Bowman $550.00 John and Sadie Smith $5,862.02 Overhead Door Co. $382.74 Troyer Group Inc. $1,159.20 St. Joseph County Treasurer $5)878.68 William & Cynthia Quimby $850.00 Wilbur & Essie Lacy and St. Joe Medical Center $6,000.00 Woodiemae Magee $18,339.88 Woodie H. Magee $27,179.64 John & Sadie Smith & Norwest Bank $19,363.40 Lee W. Goodsell $1,875.00 Lee W. Goodsell & Waterfield Mortgage $17,040.84 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414) Wilbur & Essie Lacy Benjamin R & Elvira Burns Luba Minkow Patricia Herron Patricia Herron & Dept. of Code Enforcement Karl Goeller Sr. Dave & RoseMary Warnsley and St. Joseph Title Lee W. Goodsell and York Title & Escrow St. Joseph County Treasurer Burkhart Advertising Torok Excavating & Demolition S.B.C.D A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT (420J Verkler Inc. Architectural Precast AT &T Indiana Michigan Power Co. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted March 17, 1995. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINFSS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add items 6.o. and 6.p. to the agenda. There were no objections ant the items were added. -3- $27,902.42 $26,880.28 $10,666.26 $6,042.18 $1,300.00 $13,494.58 $12,469.00 $21,598.00 $564.46 $13,385.54 $9,264.50 $192,581.63 $3,965.00 $1.38 $171.38 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED MARCH 17, 1995 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1327 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area (FDC Graphic Films) Mr. Beitzinger read the staff report on the project. FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is a manufacturer of pressure sensitive film for the Graphics /Sign Industry Their process involves the conversion of pressure sensitive log rolls, which range in size from 48 inches to 60 inches by 250 yards, through a series of converting machines which slit the material to widths that vary from 1/32 inch to 48 inches. The material is then processed through a secondary application which laminates and/or perforates the material. Their project calls for the construction of a new 20,400 square foot manufacturing facility on Lot 6 of the Toll Road Industrial Park. In addition, new machinery and equipment will be purchased, and machinery and equipment presently located at their facility in Crystal Lake, Illinois will be brought to the South Bend plant. The total estimated cost of the project is $685,000, $550,000 for the new building and $135,000 for the new equipment. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create between twenty -five and thirty (25 -30) new permanent full-time jobs in the first year, representing an annual payroll of approximately $500,000. -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... The petitioner has not been granted any previous tax abatement consideration. The property is properly zoned for the proposed use. The property is not located in an area presently designated as a 'Pax Abatement Impact Area but is located in the Airport Economic Development Area which is a lzax Incremental Financing Allocation Area. Therefore, the petitions for real and personal property tax abatement first require the approval of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the tax abatement ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a six (6) year real property tax abatement and meets the qualifications for a five (5) year personal property abatement. A review of the cost of the real property tax abatement shows that, assuming a project cost of $550,000 and a constant tax rate, the amount of taxes to be generated without abatement will be approximately $163,502 over the 6 year period. With abatement, the taxes will be approximately $67,581 over the 6 year period. Therefore, the cost of the real property tax abatement will be approximately $95,921. A review of the cost of the personal property tax abatement shows that, assuming a project cost of $135,000 and a constant tax rate, the amount of taxes to be generated without abatement will be approximately $12,975 over the 5 year period. With abatement, the taxes will be approximately c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) a. continued... $2,301 over the 5 year period. Therefore, the cost of the real property tax abatement will be approximately $10,674. Mr. Rupsis noted that they have looked all over the midwest and found South Bend to be a very attractive place to locate their business. They hope to be in their new building by November 1995. Mr. Rupsis also noted that one reason they settled on South Bend was that it was particularly friendly to small business and easy to work with. Illinois, where they are presently located, is not. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1327 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area (FDC Graphic Films) b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1328 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area (FDC Graphic Films) L? -6- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1327 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3820 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (FDC GRAPHIC FILMS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1328 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 3820 William Richardson Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area (FDC Graphic Films) C. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1329 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 301 E. Sample Street in the South Bend Central Development Area ( Mossberg & Company, Inc.) Mr. Beitzinger read the staff report on the project. Mossberg & Company, Inc. is engaged in the lithography and printing industry. It prints and lithographs high quality, close tolerance, color brochures and inserts for the medical products industry, annual and quarterly statements for publicly held companies, and a variety of printed material, particularly for companies with needs for high quality, close tolerance printing. Their project calls for the purchase and installation of digital press equipment. This will allow the company to print four - color digitally printed items for short run orders. Additionally, the company will acquire digital plate- making equipment and a digital offset press. Per the petitioner this equipment is necessary to enable the company to remain competitive in what is -7- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1328 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3820 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (FDC GRAPHIC FILMS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... an extremely competitive industry. The total cost of the equipment is estimated between $2.75 and $3 million. Per the petition, the project is estimated to create between four and five (4 -5) new permanent full-time jobs within the first year, representing an annual payroll of between $100,000 and $150,000, and will maintain 100 existing jobs representing an annual payroll of $4.5 million. Mossberg Printing has been granted several previous tax abatements (a real property abatement on August 11, 1980 and a real and personal property abatement on August 28, 1988. The petitioner is in compliance with the reporting requirements for the previous abatements. The property is properly zoned for the proposed use. The property is located in an area presently designated as a Tax Abatement Impact Area and is also located in the South Bend Central Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area. Therefore, the petition for personal property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a 5 year personal property tax abatement. A review of the cost of the abatement shows that, with a new equipment cost of $3,000,000 and a constant tax rate, the taxes 511 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. continued... generated without abatement will be approximately $288,928. With abatement, the taxes will be approximately $51,233. Therefore, the cost of the abatement will be approximately $237,695 over the five year period. Mr. Szarwark noted that Mossberg printing is a long -time citizen of the South Bend area. It provides 100 well- paying jobs and performs a considerable amount of community service printing for non -profit agencies. They need this new equipment to stay competitive in their segment of the printing industry, which is a high -end, sophisticated segment of that industry. Mrs. Kolata noted that Mossberg Printing did a major expansion a couple of years ago which has helped to anchor the southern end of the South Bend Central Development Area and is just across the street from where the Commission is active in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1329 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 301 E. Sample Street in the South Bend Central Development Area ( Mossberg & Company, Inc.) Mr. Faccenda declared a conflict of interest on this item and did not vote. In COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1329 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 E. SAMPLE STREET IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (MOSSBERG & COMPANY, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission fir✓ Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1330 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 2740 Viridian Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area (Communication Test Design) Mr. Beitzinger read the staff report on the project. Communication lost Design is in the business of repair, assembly and storage of electronic equipment. Their project calls for a 40,800 square foot addition to their existing 20,000 square foot building, and renovation of the existing office areas. The building expansion will consolidate several operations into one location. Additionally, new space will be utilized for equipment movement and installation in controlled environment vaults for Ameritech and storage of over 1,000 pallets of specialized electronic equipment for Ameritech. The total cost of the building expansion is estimated at $1,232,000. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create a total of sixteen (16) new permanent full-time jobs in the first year, representing an annual payroll of $321,600 and will maintain fifty -nine (59) existing permanent full-time and no part-time jobs with an annual payroll of $1,700,000. Communication 'kst Design has not been granted any previous tax abatement consideration. The property is properly zoned for the proposed use. The property is -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... not located in an area presently designated as a Tax Abatement Impact Area by the South Bend Common Council but is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area, therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement consideration must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the tax abatement ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a three (3) year real property tax abatement. A review of the cost of the tax abatement shows that, assuming a project cost of $1,232,000 and a constant tax rate, the project will generate approximately $183,122 in new taxes over the three year period without abatement. With abatement, the project will generate approximately $61,651 in new taxes. Therefore, the cost of the abatement will be approximately $121,471 over the three year period. Mr. Thompson noted that Communication Test Design began operation in 1975 by three family members. It has grown into three branch offices in the United States and two internationally. Over 950 people are employed by the company at this time. It relocated from the Chicago area to South Bend in April 1989 because of the Ameritech distribution center located here. Business has grown here since they relocated and they are currently leasing two other sites locally. They would like to get -11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... under one roof. They hope to begin construction on the new facility in April. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1330 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 2740 Viridian Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area (Communication Tbst Design) e. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with APKI the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 511 N. Blaine Street. (Housing Development Corporation) Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $870.00 for each of three years as of July 28, 1992 through 1994. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $870.00 for each of three years as of July 28, 1992 through 1994 for the Housing Development Corporation for property located at 511 N. Blaine Street. f. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 743 N. Blaine Street. (Housing Development Corporation) -12- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1330 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2740 VIRIDIAN DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (COMMUNICATION TEST DESIGN) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $870.00 FOR EACH OF THREE YEARS AS OF JULY 28, 1992 THROUGH 1994 FOR THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 N. BLAINE STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) f. continued... Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $750.00 as of October 1, 1991 through 1994. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $750.00 for each of four years as of October 1, 1991 through 1994 for the Housing Development Corporation for property located at 743 N. Blaine Street. g. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 520 N. Notre Dame (R. Steve Gay) Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $1,500.00 for each of seven years as of February 26, 1989 through 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $1, 500.00 for each of seven years as of October 1, 1991 through 1994 for R. Steve Gay for property located at 520 N. Notre Dame Avenue. -13- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00 FOR EACH OF FOUR YEARS AS OF OCTOBER 1, THROUGH 1994 FOR THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 743 N. BLAINE STREET COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR EACH OF SEVEN YEARS AS OF OCTOBER 1, 1991 THROUGH 1994 FOR R. STEVE GAY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 520 N. NOIRE DAME AVENUE South Bend Redevelopment Commission ' Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) h. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Program for property located at 416 E. South Street (South Bend Heritage Foundation) Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $1,400.00 for each of four years as of March 1, 1992 through 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in the amount of $1, 400.00 for each of four years as of March 1, 1992 through 1995 for South Bend Heritage Foundation for property located at 416 E. South Street. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Bureau of Housing is trying to get caught up on the Waivers for Rental Rehab, after which they will waive one year at a time for each property. i. Commission authorization requested for use of Transwestern site by the Studebaker Drivers Club on May 5 - 6, 1995. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Studebaker Drivers Club would like to use the Transwestern site during the Swap Meet that will be held at Newman & Altman Studebaker Parts Division. They used this site in 1994. Mrs. Kolata has told the Drivers Club that the staff is working with someone who wishes to purchase the Transwestern site which could make it -14- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400.00 FOR EACH OF FOUR YEARS AS OF MARCH 1, 1992 THROUGH 1995 FOR SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 E. SOUTH STREET South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) i. continued... unavailable in May. The staff would like permission from the Commission to work with the Drivers Club to find some location near the Swap Meet for their use on those dates. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the use of Commission owned property by the Studebaker Drivers Club on May 5 -6, 1995. j. Commission authorization requested for use of the Morris Civic Plaza by LaCasa De Amistad on August 19, 1995. Mrs. Kolata noted that LaCasa De Amistad wishes to hold its Fiesta Michiana festival on the Morris Civic Plaza on August 19, 1995 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. They held the event at that site last year also. COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF COMMISSION OWNED PROPERTY BY THE STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB ON MAY 5-6, 1995 Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE USE OF THE by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried the MORRIS CIVIC PLAZA BY LACASA DE Commission approved the use of the Morris AMISTAD ON AUGUST 19, 1995 FOR ITS Civic Plaza by LaCasa De Amistad on FIESTA MICIRANA August 19, 1995 for its Fiesta Michiana. k. Staff report on disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the Commission owns property at 516 S. St. Joseph Street in Monroe Park. It is an older home in need of major rehabilitation. We have had -15- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) k. continued... several parties interested in the property. The staff has received three proposals. All the proposals are to purchase the property for $1.00 and do the work over a period of one to two years using a lot of sweat equity. South Bend Heritage Foundation has proposed to act as an intermediary for the cleanout, marketing and sale of the house. They hope to save the house from demolition and expedite the rehab and reuse of the structure. They have identified one interested party in addition to the two others the Commission has received offers from. The proposal from South Bend Heritage also asks the Commission to provide funding to secure two commercial dumpsters to be located at the site for the initial cleanout of the building. They will organize a volunteer labor pool and provide supervision and liability insurance. They will in turn sell the property to a qualified third party (with financing and skills to complete the project) for $1.00. The staff recommends that we sell the property to South Bend Heritage with the provision that any subsequent sale be approved by the Commission. The staff recommends giving South Bend Heritage 30 - 60 days to determine which subsequent purchaser has the finances and skill to complete the rehab. -16- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) k. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the offer from South Bend Heritage to purchase property located at 516 S. St. Joseph Street for $1.00, subject to Commission approval of the ultimate purchaser. 1. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1331 accepting the transfer of real property from St. Joseph County, Indiana. (1226 Carroll, 1017 Marietta, 503 Wenger) APK Mrs. Kolata explained that these properties are County -owned properties the Commission wants to acquire in connection with its Development Plan for the Sample - Ewing Development Area. Upon a motion by Mr. Hcjnacki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1331 accepting the transfer of real property from St. Joseph County, Indiana. (1226 Carroll, 1017 Marietta, and 503 Wenger) m. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1332 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. (415 Keasey Street) Mrs. Kolata explained that 415 Keasey Street is owned by the City of South Bend. The Commission wants to acquire the -17- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE OFFER FROM SOUTH BEND HERITAGE TO PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 516 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET FOR $1.00, SUBJECT TO COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE ULTIMATE PURCHASER COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1331 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. (1226 CARROLL, 1017 MARIETTA, AND 503 WENGER) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) m. continued... property in connection with its Development Plan for the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1332 accepting the transfer of real property from the City of South Bend, Indiana. (415 Keasey Street) n. Commission approval requested for Proposals for Professional Services in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that since the College Football Hall of Fame will be completed in August, the staff would like to consider making some changes to the Commission - owned building used by Center City Associates in order to promote some retail development along the north side of the building. We would like to hire appraisers to give us an estimate of the long -term lease value of the building as it is, assuming that the bidder would do all of the rehabilitation work. In order to put this property up for bid, we need two appraisals. Ralph Lauver has submitted a proposal to appraise the building for a fee of $3,500. Douglas Carpenter has submitted a proposal to appraise the building for a fee of $1,300. The staff recommends accepting both proposals. C; -18- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1332 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. (415 KEASEY STREET) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) n. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from Ralph Lauver in the amount of $3,5000 and Douglas Carpenter in the amount of $1,300 for appraisal services in the South Bend Central Development Area. o. Commission approval requested for Extension of Contract with Camiros, Ltd. for Professional Services in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that Camiros was to complete their neighborhood plan for the Rum Village Neighborhood by the end of March. They have asked for an extension to April 28 in order to get the final documents prepared and copies made. No additional money is requested. Mr. Donoho asked if there was any liquidated damages with the completion date of the first contract. Mrs. Kolata responded that there were not. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Extension of Contract to April 28, 1995 with Camiros, Ltd. -19- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM RALPH LAUVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,5000 AND DOUGLAS CARPENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION APPROVED THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TO APRIL 28, 1995 WITH CAMIROS, LTD. South Bend Redevelopment Commission r Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) p. Staff report on Disposition of Land in the Blackthorn Corporate Park. Mr. Riggs explained that Peterson Engineering has submitted a proposal for purchase of a 1.37 acre parcel of land in Blackthorn Corporate Park. They propose to purchase the property for $34,250. That price is $25,000 per acre, the same price approved for sale of land to Sullivan Advertising. The site they wish to purchase is located next to the Sullivan Advertising site and just west of the lift station across from Blackthom Golf Course. Their proposal also states that they will maintain the Commission -owned land located between this parcel and the lift station. Peterson Engineering proposes to construct a two -story, 4,400 square foot office building. Mr. Eddy, Vice President of Peterson Engineering, explained that the company is an architectural /mechanical/electrical consulting firm which started in South Bend in 1987. They work mainly for the telecommunication industry and their primary client is AT &T. They presently employ 12 people in South Bend. They are expanding rapidly, hiring 12 people between the South Bend and Kansas City offices in the last four months. Their lease is due to expire in a year and they are out of space. Ninety percent of the company's work is out of state, so being close to the Toll Road and C; -20- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) p. continued... the airport is important to them. They expect to continue to grow. They expect to begin construction within thirty days of closing on the property. They hope to be in the new facility by the end of 1995. Mr. Riggs noted that the staff recommends accepting the proposal from Peterson Engineering, subject to approval of their building design. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Peterson Engineering for property in Blackthorn Corporate Park, subject to approval of their building design by the staff. Mr. Donoho declared a conflict of interest and did not vote. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Wolf noted that there will be a St. Patrick's Day celebration at Century Center at noon today (March 17) . Mr. Wolf also introduced Shelly Yoder -Ray who has joined the Center City Associates staff to work on resource development. Mr. Wolf also noted that Alice Miller, Office Manager for CCA is being recognized at the Tribute for Women luncheon on March 25. -21- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM PETERSON ENGINEERING FOR PROPERTY IN BLACKTHORN CORPORATE PARK, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THEIR BUILDING DESIGN BY THE STAFF PROGRESS REPORTS South Bend Redevelopment Commission L; Regular Meeting - March 17, 1995 8. NEXT COMIVIISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for April 7, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNNUENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Donoho made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Auburn seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. Philip J Fac , President C ; -22- NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Ann . Kolata, Director