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Home My WebLink AboutRM 06-16-95SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMM[SSION REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1995 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Philip J. Faccenda President 1. ROLL CALL 2. 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. William R Hojnacki Members Absent: Mr. Michael Donoho Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Housing Staff. Ms. Mary Richmond, Asst. Director Business Assistance Staff: Mr. Michael Beitzinger, Economic Dev. Specialist Media: Mr. Thom Howell, U -93 Others: Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. Dave Harrison, Container Services Corp. Mr. Dick Tlicker, Business Systems APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, June 2, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, June 2, 1995. ee COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1995 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS ADMIN 1995 (212) Indiana Dept. of Commerce Indiana Economic Development Academy Commercial Office Products General Fund: Rlephone Thomas General Construction Office of the City Clerk Thomas General Construction SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414) Tma Paulis & Paul Hauck Darlene Brown Darlene Brown & Northern Oak Homes Inc. ADT Security System, Inc. South Bend Water Works Indiana Michigan Power Peirce & Associates Code Enforcement Violet Barry Forrest Fox & Betty Hawn POA Thomas General Construction York Title & Escrow, Inc. Tma Paulus Douglas L. Carpenter and Associates NIPSCO S.B. C. D. A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT 1420) Lawson - Fisher Associates Gates Chevy World Femco, Inc. W. W. Grainger South Bend Water Works Indiana Michigan Power Co. Superior Waste Systems Ameritech AT &T -2- $200.00 $350.00 $11.52 $207.66 $115.00 $14.83 $40.00 $10,648.26 $4,254.04 $5,070.00 $559.00 $75.00 $600.27 $3,800.00 $220.00 $602.92 $1,382.27 $1,390.00 $1,035.00 $750.00 $1,025.00 $26,794.00 $2,297.00 $1,800.00 $43.25 $14.53 $256.46 $749.15 $62.05 $50.09 $5.00 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 3. C 4 5. 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) S.B. C. D. A. T.I.F. GENERAL . ACCOUNT (420) continued... NIPSCO $121.74 Real Estate Management Corporation $1,969.94 Howard Park Hardware $23.10 Trans Tech Electric Inc. $3,055.00 BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE (619) North American Golf Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted June 16, 1995. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1351 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area from the South Bend Central Allocation Area Special Fund. Mrs. Kolata explained that items 6.a. through 6. d. are similar. They are all resolutions stating the Commission's intent to make certain expenditures from -3- $6,474.00 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JUNE 16, 1995 THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued... tax increment funds. Each of them sets a public hearing on the appropriation for 10:00 a.m. , July 7, 1995. Resolution No. 1351 appropriates $1,670,735.00 for bond issue payments in the South Bend Central Development Area. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1351 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area from the South Bend Central Allocation Area Special Fund. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1352 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area from the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area Special Fund. Mrs. Kolata noted that Resolution No. 1352 is related to the appropriation of $835,275.00 for bond payments for the Sample -Ewing Development Area. The Public Hearing on this appropriation will will be July 7, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1352 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the -4- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1351 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA FROM THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA SPECIAL FUND COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1352 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA FROM THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) b. continued... Sample -Ewing Allocation Area from the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area Special Fund. C. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1353 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 from the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special end. Mrs. Kolata noted that Resolution No. 1353 is related to the appropriation of $1,086,709.60 for the purpose of making bond payments and for direct expenditures in the Airport Economic Development Area. The Public Hearing on this appropriation will be July 7, 1995. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1353 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 from the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1354 determining to -5- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1353 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 FROM THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area from the West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area Special Fund. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1354 is related to the appropriation of $14,985.35 for public improvements in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. The Public Hearing on this appropriation will be July 7, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Hcjnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1354 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area from the West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area Special Fund. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1350 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 2811 Viridian Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Container Service Corporation) Mr. Beitzinger read the staff report on the project. Container Service Corp.is a manufacturer of corrugated containers. Their project calls for the purchase of a COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1354 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN ALLOCATION AREA FROM THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN ALLOCATION AREA SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) e. continued... Ward Series 13,000 Two Color Die Cutter, a Martin Die Cut Stacker and a Ohio Blow Pipe Scrap System. The new equipment will make Container Service a full service manufacturer of corrugated containers and is an integral part in the continued growth of the company. The total dollar amount of the equipment is estimated at $740,000. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create nine (9) new full-time jobs, representing an annual payroll of $180,000 and will maintain thirty -five (35) existing jobs with an annual payroll of $1,009,000. Container Service Corp. was granted a ten year real property tax abatement and a five year personal property tax abatement on November 18, 1985. The personal property tax abatement has since expired and the petitioner remains in compliance with the reporting requirements for the real property abatement. The building commissioner has reviewed this project and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. The property is not located in an area presently designated as a Tax Abatement Impact Area by the South Bend Common Council. -7- MK South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. continued... The property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area, therefore, the petition for personal property tax abatement first requires the approval of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five (5) year personal property tax abatement. A review of the cost of the tax abatement shows that, assuming an equipment cost of $740,000 and a constant tax rate, the project will generate approximately $72,310 in new taxes over the five year period without abatement. With abatement, the project will generate approximately $12,822 in new taxes. Therefore, the cost of the abatement will be approximately $59,488 over the five year period. Mr. Harrison, representing Container Service Corp., noted that the purchase of this equipment will enable the company to add approximately $5,000,000 in sales. Upon a motion by Mr. Hcjnacld, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1350 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 2811 Viridian Drive in the Airport Economic -8- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1350 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2811 VIRIDIAN DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (CONTAINER SERVICE CORPORATION) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. continued... Development Area. (Container Service Corporation) f. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1359 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3234 Nimtz Parkway in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Business Systems, Inc.) Mr. Beitzinger read the staff report on the project. Business Systems is in the business of providing office supplies and office furniture and related services to the South Bend area and surrounding communities. In business for 61 years, they now sell to mid to large users on a contract basis. Their project calls for the construction of a 26,600 square foot building on 4 acres just west of the Nimtz Parkway and Bendix Drive intersection. The new building will house the corporate offices and the warehousing operations. This will be their only location, The total cost of the project is estimated at $800,000. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create one to two (1 -2) permanent new jobs within the first year representing an annual payroll of between $15,000 and $30,000, and will maintain fifty two (52) existing permanent full time jobs and three (3) In South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) f. continued... permanent part time jobs representing an annual payroll of $1,214,160. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that Business Systems has not been granted any previous tax abatement consideration. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and has found the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. The property is not located in an area presently designated as a Tax Abatement AWI Impact Area by the South Bend Common Council. The property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area, therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement first requires the approval of 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 $800,000 and a constant tax rate, the project will generate approximately $120,890 in new taxes over the three year period without abatement. With -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) f. continued... abatement, the project will generate approximately $40,699 in new taxes. Therefore, the cost of the abatement will be approximately $80,190 over the three year period. Mr. Tucker, representing Business Systems showed preliminary drawings of the new Business Systems building. It will be a steel building with brick all around the building to a height of 8' and a brick office extending out the front. He noted that Business Systems' move from Grape Road to the Blackthorn area is the culmination of a downsizing and restructuring resulting from competition in the industry. They are no longer operating a retail business. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1359 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3234 Nimtz Parkway in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Business Systems, Inc.) g. Commission approval requested for Loan in connection with the Roof Loan Program in connection with the Bureau of Housing for property located at 509 W. Wayne Street. (Esther Wawrzyniak) -11- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1359 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3234 NIMTZ PARKWAY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. continued... Mrs. Kolata noted that the Loan to Esther Wawrzyniak is in the amount of $1,250 at 0% interest for 4 years. Payments are $26.04 per month. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan in connection with the Roof Loan Program for property located at 509 W. Wayne Street. h. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for Schafer Gear Works. Mrs. Kolata noted that Schafer Gear Works has complied with all the requirements in the Contract for Sale of Land with the Commission. This Certificate of Completion releases them from any further obligation regarding the sale. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for Schafer Gear Works. i. Staff report on acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff has received a counter offer from Tunothy i -12- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROOF LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 509 W. WAYNE STREET COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR SCHAFER GEAR WORKS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) i. continued... E. and Jennifer K. Stevens for vacant rental property located at 610 E. Ohio Street. The original purchase offer was for $8,500. The counter offer is $13,700 based on an appraisal the owner provided. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, COMMISSION APPROVED THE COUNTER seconded by Ms. Auburn and OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,700 FROM unanimously carried, the Commission TIMOTHY E. AND JENNIFER K. STEVENS approved the counter offer in the amount FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 E. OHIO of $13,700 from Tunothy E. and STREET Jennifer K. Stevens for property located at 610 E. Ohio Street. j . Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. There was no report. THERE WAS NO REPORT k. Commission approval requested for proposals from HUMA Appraisals and Douglas L. Carpenter for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that we need one appraisal on lots in the Sample -Ewing Development Area that we wish to acquire for a house move project. We need two appraisals on each of five lots. HUMA Appraisals will perform its appraisals for $225 each. Douglas Carpenter will perform appraisals on the 5911 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) k. continued... vacant lots for $150 and residential appraisals for $200 and another residential appraisal for $225. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from HUMA Appraisals and Douglas L. Carpenter for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. 1. Commission approval requested for proposals from Ralph D Lauver and McCloskey -Pitts & Associates for professional services in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that we need additional appraisals, including five disposition sites and one site for potential acquisition. Ralph Lauver will perform the services for $5,250. McCloskey - Pitts will perform the services for $5,550. We need to hire two appraisers. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposals from Ralph D. Lauver and McCloskey -Pitts & Associates for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. -14- COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM HUMA APPRAISALS AND DOUGLAS L. CARPENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSALS FROM RALPH D. LAUVER AND MCCLOSKEY -PITTS & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA Ask South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) m. Commission authorization requested for use of property at the southwest corner of Walnut and West Washington by the West Washington/Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc. for a block party. Mrs. Kolata explained that the WWCRP has asked to use the Commission -owned property at the comer of Walnut and West Washington for a block party on August 12, 1995. They will provide us with proof of insurance and indemnification. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hcjnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the use of the property at the corner of Walnut and West Washington by the West Washington/Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc. on August 12, 1995. n. Commission approval requested for Agreement among the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment, the City of South Bend, Indiana, and Midwest Land Company concerning the relocation of an electrical power line and related matters. Ms. Kolata explained that items 6.n., 6., o., 6.p., 6.q., and 6.r. are related to a recent transaction of the Commission to sell land to Midwest Land Company. The Commission received the land from -15- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE USE OF THE PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF WALNUT AND WEST WASHINGTON BY THE WEST WASHINGTON /CHAPIN REVITALIZATION PROJECT, INC. ON AUGUST 12, 1995 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSEWSS (Cont.) n. continued... the St. Joseph County Airport Authority. They are a series of agreements and actions needed to meet the requirements of Midwest Land Company. This agreement covers how the cost of moving a power line, which is in the way of their building project, will be paid. The cost of moving the power line is estimated to be approximately $325,000. I & M will contribute the lesser of $72,000 or 25 % of the cost; Midwest Land Company will contribute $82,000 or 25 % of the cost; the City of South Bend, through a grant from the Department of Commerce will contribute $65,000; and Redevelopment will pay the balance of the cost, estimated at $106,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Hcjnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agreement among the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment, the City of South Bend, Indiana, and Midwest Land Company concerning the relocation of an electrical power line and related matters. o. Commission approval requested for Agreement between the South Bend Department of Redevelopment, the City of South Bend, Indiana, and Indiana Michigan Power Company. -16- COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND MIDWEST LAND COMPANY CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF AN ELECTRICAL POWER LINE AND RELATED MATTERS Am South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) o. continued... Ms. Kolata noted that this is the agreement between the parties to move the power line. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Agreement between the South Bend Department of Redevelopment, the City of South Bend, Indiana, and Indiana Michigan Power Company. P. Commission acceptance of assignment of billboard lease from St. Joseph County Airport Authority. Ms. Kolata explained that the land that Midwest Land Company is purchasing is subject to a lease between the Airport Authority and Burkhart Advertising for the location of a billboard. The Airport Authority took action on June 8 to assign all its rights in the lease to the Commission. Under this item, the Commission accepts the assignment of lease. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the assignment of billboard lease from St. Joseph County Airport Authority. -17- COMMISSION APPROVED THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT, THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE ASSIGNMENT OF BILLBOARD LEASE FROM ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) q. Commission approval requested for Termination of Lease with Burkhart Advertising, Inc. Mrs. Kolata explained that, now that the Commission controls the lease, we need to terminate the lease with Burkhart Advertising and notify them that they need to move the billboard within 60 days. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Termination of Lease with Burkhart Advertising, Inc. r. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1360 approving the transfer of real property to the St. Joseph County Airport Authority. Mrs. Kolata explained that there are two portions of the 15 acre tract of land that Midwest Land Company is not going to be purchasing and we would like to convey this land back to the Airport Authority. They are described as the "east adjacent parcel" and the "west adjacent parcel." Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1360 approving the transfer of real property to the St. Joseph County Airport Authority. COMMISSION APPROVED THE TERMINATION OF LEASE WITH BURKHART ADVERTISING, INC. COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1360 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY J L South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) S. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1361 amending the Declaration of Protective and Restrictive Covenants of the Blackthorn Corporate Center. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1361 amends the Blackthorn covenants by clarifying the language related to signs in the corporate park. It specifically lists advertising signs (commonly referred to as billboards) as a prohibited use anywhere in the corporate park. It also defines the types of signs that can be used in the corporate park. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1361 amending the Declaration of Protective and Restrictive Covenants of the Blackthorn Corporate Center. Mrs. Kolata noted that Ms. Manier has spent many hours working on these documents in order to close this transaction by the end of June. It is one things for the parties to agree in principle to the issues and quite another to reduce it all to writing that everyone can agree to. We really appreciate her hard work. -19- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1361 AMENDING THE DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS OF THE BLACKTHORN CORPORATE CENTER . South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 1995 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Carter introduced Rodiga Dudeau from Romania. She works in city government in Romania and is observing our public agencies in action. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for July 7, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mr. Hunt made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hojnacki seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m. PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Philip J. 11a,President An E. Kolata, Director -20-