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Home My WebLink AboutRM 01-02-96Ci un, I SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMM[SSION RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING January 2, 1996 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Paula N. Auburn President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, President Ms. Robert W. Hunt, Vice - President Mr. William P. Hojnacki, Secretary Mr. Michael Donoho Members Absent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann Kolata, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Ms. Joelle K. Webb, Secretary Mr. John Stark, Economic Dev. Specialist Mr. Tom Eddington, Economic Dev. Specialist Media: Mr. Don Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Steve Ellison, Coldwell Banker Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. Roman Piasecki 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, December 15, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF by Mr. Donoho and unanimously THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, carried, the Commission approved the DECEMBER 15, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, December 15, 1995. -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Cont.) b. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 19, 1995. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 19, 1995. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Claims submitted January 2, 1996 for approval. ADMIN 1995 (212) Petty Cash Business Systems East Race Printing Commercial Office Products Howard Park Hardware South Bend Tribune Baker & Daniels Peirce & Associates COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995. $ 122.29 $ 97.78 $ 98.00 $ 42.75 $ 29.19 $ 51.59 $ 1,221.50 $ 1,850.00 SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414) Petty Cash $ 281.25 Peirce & Associates $11,610.00 York Title & Escrow $ 840.00 Troyer Group $ 5,006.40 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, JANUARY 2, 1996 the Commission approved the Claims submitted January 2, 1996. -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1399 amending the Development Plan for the West Washington - Chapin Development Area.. Mrs. Kolata asked that following items be entered into the record: an original of the Notice of Public Hearing of the West Washington- Chapin Development Area; an I Affidavit of Carol Smith, Advertising i Manager of the South Bend Tribune, that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in that daily newspaper on ! December 22, 1995; an Affidavit of Lisa J Andrysiak, Classified Manager of the Tri- County News, that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in that weekly newspaper on December 22, 1995; copies of letters sent to affected property owners; copies of letters sent to affected neighborhood organizations; a copy of Resolution No. 1399 of the Redevelopment Commission. As of 10:00 a.m. on January 2, 1996, 0 written remonstrances were received. E -3- THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS V� i South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued.. Ms. Auburn asked if there was any objection to entering these items into the record. There was no objection and the items were entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1399 makes one addition to the acquisition list in the West Washington - Chapin Development Area by adding the property at 505 West Washington to the acquisition list. This is the property that the City of South Bend currently owns. It had a building on the property that has been demolished. It is our intention to acquire the property and put it up for disposition. Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1399. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1399, amending the Development Plan for the West Washington - Chapin Development Area. -4- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1399 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1399, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) C. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1405, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Kolata asked that the Affidavits stating that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in both the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News on December 22, 1995 be entered into the record. There was no objection and the items were entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1405 appropriates $135,000 of tax increment funds from the Airport Economic Development Area. The funds will be used for local public improvements in various projects in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1405. Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1405, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend -5- i PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1405 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1405, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) D LS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued... Redevelopment Commission (Airport Economic Development Area) e. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1407, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Kolata asked that the Affidavits stating that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in both the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News on December 22, 1995 be entered into the record. There was no objection and the items were entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata noted that Resolution No. 1407 appropriates $141,000 of tax increment funds from the South Bend Central Development Area. The funds will be used for ongoing operating expenses for the Wayne Street Garage and Palais Royale building. Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. f. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1407. El PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1407 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINFSS (Cont.) f. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. He j nacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1407, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission (South Bend Central Development Area) g. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1409, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Kolata asked that the Affidavits stating that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in both the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News on December 22, 1995 be entered into the record. There was no objection and the items were entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata explained that Resolution No. 1409 appropriates $825,000 of tax increment funds from the Sample -Ewing Development Area to be used in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. The funds will be used for public improvements and allow us to continue our acquisition. Ms. Auburn opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Auburn closed -7- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1407, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1409 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. continued... the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1409. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1409, a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission (Sample -Ewing Development Area) i. Commission approval requested for Listing Contract with Coldwell Banker Anchor Real Estate. Mrs. Kolata noted that approximately two years ago the Redevelopment Commission contracted with Coldell Banker to list redevelopment -owned properties and market them. The former contract, which was identical to this one, expired December 31. This Listing Contract runs from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997. Under the terms of hte Contract, the Commission agrees to pay Coldwell Banker a 10 % real estate commission on each property that is sold. The Listing Contract includes an attachment listing the properties which they are to market. Another attachment lists transactions COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1409, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) i. continued... for which they will not receive a commission or other compensation. Mr. Ellison, from Coldwell Banker, noted that they consider it a priviledge to be the Commission's broker. Since Coldwell Banker is a broker, not a developer, they concentrate on marketing. During f the term of the previous contract, gross sales of redevelopment owned land totaled in excess of $800,000. He noted that Coldwell Banker and redevelopment staff have learned to work together well, recognizing each others responsibilities. i Upon a motion by Mr. Hojnacki, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for Listing Contract with Coldwell Banker Anchor Real Estate. j. Commission approval requested for Proposal from Envirocorp for Environmental Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata explained that this proposal in the amount of $2,750.00 is to determine the possible existence of underground storage tankS at 1120 South Michigan. § Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, 3 seconded by Mr. Hojnacki and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Proposal from Envirocorp for Environmental -9- COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST FOR LISTING CONTRACT WITH COLDWELL BANKER ANCHOR REAL ESTATE COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM ENVIROCORP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (1120 S MICHIGAN) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) j. continued... Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1411 accepting the transfer of real property from St. Joseph County, Indiana. Mrs. Kolata explained that this parcel of land is in the Sample -Ewing Development Area in the Southeast Neighborhood. Ms. Manier noted that the County took title to this property at the last tax sale. We intend to use the property for infill housing in connection to our house move project. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Hunt and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for Resolution No. 1411 accepting the transfer of real property from St. Joseph County, Indiana. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS There were no Progress Reports. 8. NEXT COMNIISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for January 19, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. -10- COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION NO. 1411 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA THERE WERE NO PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - January 2, 1996 9. ADJOURNNEENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Auburn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Hojnacki seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Paula N. Auburn, President -11- ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director