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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 11-01-96SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 1, 1996 1308 County -City Building 10:00 a.m. 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Paula N. Auburn South Bend, Indiana President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Paula N. Auburn, President Mr. Michael Donoho Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Members Absent: Mr. William P. Hojnacki, Secretary Mr. Robert W. Hunt, Vice President Legal Counsel: Ms. Jenny Pitts Manier Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Ms. Vangelean Binion, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Development Specialist Business Assistance: Mr. Mike Beitzinger, Economic Development Specialist Media: Mr. Don Porter, South Bend Tribune Others: Mr. Al Scott Mr. Carter Wolf, Center City Associates Mr. Shawn Coleman, 1 st Source Bank Mrs. Auburn noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, October 18, 1996. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and IL -I- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Cont.) unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 1996. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 1996 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted November 1, 1996, for approval. ADMIN 1996 (212 Building Department $1,267.03 ADT Security Systems $191.90 Gene's Camera Store $16.27 Tri County News $13.07 South Bend Tribune $23.86 Ameritech $75.00 Baker & Daniels $330.51 Federal Express $44.50 Georgia Tech Continuing Education $790.00 AIRPORT TIF REVENUE (324) South Bend Water Works $3,979.57 Small Inc. $50,207.50 SAMPLE- EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (414 John Burgos $2,500.00 Thomas General Construction $870.00 Tri County News $114.10 Troyer Group $629.62 Grauvogel & Associates $87.50 S.B.C.D.A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT(420 Real Estate Management $1,549.86 Rose Exterminator $40.00 Johnstone Supply $5.06 Howard Park Hardware $16.11 South Bend Supply $107.22 Michiana Lock & Key $96.50 Superior Waste Systems $65.80 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont.) S.B.C.D.A. T.I.F. GENERAL ACCOUNT(420) G. W. Berkheimer Co. Inc. W.W. Grainger N.I.P.S.C.O Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted November 1, 1996 and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS AaRk a. Commission approval requested for assignment of contract for operations related to Blackthorn Golf Course. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff received a letter on October 4, 1996, stating that all of North American Golf's stock is being acquired by Meadow Brook Golf Group, Inc., which is a public company, headquartered in California. North American Golf manages the Blackthorn Golf Course and they want to assign their contract to Meadow Brook Golf Group, Inc. Mrs. Kolata noted that Michael Rippey was the president of North American Golf, and he is going to be the president of the eastern division of Meadow Brook Golf Group, Inc. He will also be on the board of directors of Meadow Brook Golf, Inc. The staff recommends -3- $3.36 $47.70 9.55 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED NOVEMBER 1, 1996 AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO CON54UNICATIONS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. OLD BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued.... approving the assignment of contract. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the assignment of contract related to operation of Blackthorn Golf Course. Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add two items to the agenda. There were no objections and items 6.1. and 6.m. were added to the agenda. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1472, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) Mrs. Kolata asked that the Proofs of Publication that the Notices of Public Hearing were published in the Tri- County News and South Bend Tribune on October 18, 1996 be entered into the record. There were no objections and the items were entered into the record. Mrs. Kolata noted that this resolution appropriates $100,000 from the South Bend Central Development Area for c -4- COMMISSION APPROVED THE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT RELATED TO OPERATION OF BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE ITEMS 61. AND 6.M. WERE ADDED TO THE AGENDA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. continued.... local public improvements in that area. Ms. Auburn opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak on the proposed appropriation. There was no one who wanted to speak. Ms. Auburn closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1472. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1472, a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) c. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion for M & K Associates for property located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that M & K Associates owns the property that is occupied by Hydronics and System Equipment, which has constructed a new building at the corner of Main and Garst Street. Their project is complete. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion for M & K Associates for -5- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1472, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR M & K ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) c. continued.... property located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1473 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 1919 South Michigan Street in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. Mike Beitzinger gave the staff report. APS, Inc. consists of Sergio's Pools and Spas and First Response Construction Co. Sergio's Pools and Spas is a residential and commercial retailer and contractor for in ground and above ground swimming pools and spas. First Response Construction Company provides professional fire and water damage restoration services to residential and commercial property owners. The project calls for the construction of an 8,000 sft. 2 -story warehouse /office building addition. Also, the existing building and parking lot will be renovated to provide increased showroom space and additional parking. The total estimated cost of the building addition and renovations is $100,000. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create three new permanent full -time jobs within the first year, representing an annual payroll of $69,000 and will maintain thirty -five full -time jobs and ten part-time jobs, representing an annual payroll of $881,000. c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) d. continued.... A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that APS, Inc. has not been granted any previous tax abatement consideration. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the tax abatement designation areas finds that the property is located in an area presently designated as a Tax Abatement Impact Area, as well as the Urban Enterprise Zone and Economic Development Target Area. Because this is a retail business, location within the Economic Development Target Area is required for approval of the tax abatement. A review of the Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area, therefore, the petition first requires the approval of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that APS, Inc. meets the qualifications for a three year real property tax abatement. Using an estimated project cost of $100,000, the total taxes generated are approximately $14,057. The estimated amount to be abated is $9,325. The taxes still paid with the abatement are approximately $4,733. c South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) e. Commission ratification requested for Release of Mortgage for property at 521 N. Studebaker. (Johnnie Mae Brooks) Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Release of Mortgage for property at 521 N. Studebaker. (Johnnie Mae Brooks) f. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 423 Arthur. (Northern Oaks Homes) Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $750.00 as of October 2, 1995 & 1996. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 423 Arthur. (Northern Oaks Homes) g. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 1008 California Street. (Alfonso Cardenas and John Grusczynski) C, -8- COMMISSION APPROVED THE RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY AT 521 N. STUDEBAKER (JOHNNIE MAE BROOKS) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 423 ARTHUR (NORTHERN OAKS HOMES) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) g. continued.... Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $750.00 as of September 15, 1996. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 1008 California Street. (Alfonso Cardenas and John Grusczynski) h. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 717 E. Broadway. (Housing Development Corporation) Mrs. Kolata noted that this Certificate of Waiver forgives $870.00 as of July 8, 1996. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property located at 717 E. Broadway. (Housing Development Corporation) I. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 514 S. Falcon. (Diane Lee) c -9- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1008 CALIFORNIA STREET. (ALFONSO CARDENAS AND JOHN GRUSCZYNSKI) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 717 E. BROADWAY (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) i. continued.... Mrs. Kolata explained that the loan to Diane Lee is in the amount of $8,900 at 0% interest for 15 years with monthly payments of $49.44. The grant is in the amount of $4,148.10. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 514 S. Falcon. (Diane Lee) j. Commission Approval Requested For Loan And Grant in Connection With The Affordable Loan Program For Property Located at 1025 S. Twyckenham. (Thelma L. Muldrow) Mrs. Kolata explained that the loan to Thelma L. Muldrow is in the amount of $5,750.00 at 0% interest for 10 years with monthly payments of $47.92. The grant is in the amount of $5,552.25. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1025 S. Twyckenham. (Thelma L. Muldrow) C -10- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514 S. FALCON (DIANE LEE) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1025 S. TWYCIENHAM (THELMA L. MULDROW) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) k. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1602 Elwood. (Benny Lou Clayton) Mrs. Kolata explained that the loan to Benny Lou Clayton is in the amount of $5,150 at 0% interest for 5 years with monthly payment of $85.83. The grant is in the amount of $4,991.25 Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1602 Elwood. (Benny Lou Clayton) 1. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata noted that the staff requested an estimate from two surveying firms, for preparing a land -title survey and a topographic survey showing elevations of the property. Mrs. Kolata explained that the land is owned by the Redevelopment Commission. It is west of the by -pass and south of the toll road, and adjacent to land that is anticipated to be privately developed for industrial use. Mrs. Kolata noted that the land is hilly and needs site planning work, so when roads are developed on the adjacent property, it will -11- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1602 ELWOOD (BENNY LOU CLAYTON) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) 1. continued.... be known how it will affect the property owned by the Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Kolata noted that there were two proposals received. Peirce & Associates estimated their cost to be between $3,800 - $4,100; Marbock and Brandy estimated the cost to be $4,600. The staff recommends hiring Peirce & Associates. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Peirce & Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. m. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1474, determining to appropriate $180,500 from Fund 619 to fund certain improvements to Blackthorn Golf Course. Mrs. Kolata noted that this resolution sets a public hearing for December 6, 1996 to appropriate $180,500 from Fund 619, to pay for certain improvements to the Blackthorn Golf Course. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1474, determining to appropriate $180,500 from Fund 619 to fund certain improvements to Blackthorn Golf Course. -12- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM PEIRCE & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1474, DETERMINING TO APPROPRIATE $180,500 FROM FUND 619 TO FUND CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 1, 1996 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) m. continued.... 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata noted that the City has been awarded $120,000 from the Transportation Enhancement Activity Fund of the Department of Transportation, for continuation of the East Bank Walkway. Mrs. Kolata noted that someone has been hired to take Tom Eddington's position in Community and Economic Development, and she will begin on November 12, 1996. Carter Wolf noted that the graduate students of the University of Notre Dame are having their Steel Head Gallery opening tonight. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for November 15, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Donoho made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Faccenda seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m. Ann E. Kolata, Director -13- PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT CONMSSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Paula N. Auburn, President