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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 07-03-97SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING July 3, 1997 10:00 P.M. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt President 1. ROLL CALL 1308 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Mr. Michael Donoho, Vice - President Ms. Paula N. Auburn, Secretary Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Members Absent: Ms. Eugenia S. Schwartz Legal Counsel: Ms. Anne E. Bruneel Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Ms. Vangelean Binion, Recording Secretary Mr. James Riggs, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Amy Tweeten, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Joanna Smith, Economic Development Specialist Business Assistance: Mr. Michael Beitzinger, Economic Development Specialist Others: Mr. Dennis Bamber, The Woodwind and The Brasswind Mr. Buddy Adis, The Woodwind and The Brasswind Mr. Mike Wojtysiak, Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following the adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1997. Ms. Auburn made a motion to approve the H:\ IiOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -I- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1997 M South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1997. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted July 3, 1997 for approval. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (212) NIPSCO Ramenda Masonry McMillen Tree Service Woodcraft Woodcraft Builders Bedrock Inc. Bedrock Inc. City of South Bend - City Clerk Michiana Lock and Key TIF ALLOCATION SAMPLE -EWING (414) Barbara King Joseph Hunt and Yvonne Snyder and York Title & Escrow Pedro and Elva Salivas R.E. Pitts & Associates SBCDA GENERAL ACCOUNT (420) Ideal Consolidated Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted July 3, 1997 and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS AWN H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -2- $21.91 $1,190.00 $150.00 $1,977.00 $1,294.00 $898.00 $898.00 $7.40 $65.00 $850.00 $3,150.00 $850.00 $10,500.00 $3,014.41 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JULY 3, 1997 AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS 07 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 There was no Old Business. THERE WERE NO OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1512 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Trammell Crow MW, Inc.) Ms. Kolata noted that the staff report for Trammell Crow MW, Inc. tax abatement was presented at the June 20, 1997 Commission meeting. This needs to be considered at this meeting as there was not a quorum voting on the resolution at the June 20, 1997 meeting. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1512 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Trammell Crow MW, Inc.) b. Commission approval requested for proposal from Grauvogel & Associates for asbestos demolition notification for the former Boys and Girls Club located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that the proposal is from Larry Grauvogel in the amount of $160.00 for an asbestos demolition notification of the former Boys and Girls Club. H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -3- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1512 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (TRAMMELL CROW MW, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Grauvogel & Associates for asbestos demolition notification for the former Boys and Girls Club located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. c. Commission approval requested for proposal from Grauvogel & Associates for asbestos survey and demolition specifications for additional southeast residential structures. Ms. Kolata noted that the proposal is in the amount of $9,600 for asbestos identification in thirty -two residential structures that Redevelopment is currently purchasing. Identification of asbestos is needed before demolition specifications can be completed. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Grauvogel & Associates for asbestos survey and demolition specifications for additional southeast residential structures. d. Filing of Resolution No. 1516 amending the Plan for the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata stated that this resolution amends the Plan by adding one piece of property to Redevelopment's acquisition H:\HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN 4- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM GRAUVOGEL & ASSOCIATES FOR ASBESTOS DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION FOR THE FORMER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LOCATED IN THE SAMPLE- EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM GRAUVOGEL & ASSOCIATES FOR ASBESTOS SURVEY AND DEMOLITION SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SOUTHEAST RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. continued... list. There will be a public hearing on the Resolution and plan amendment at 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 1997. No action is needed by the Commission at this time. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1517, a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 ( "Allocation Area No. 1 ") from the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund (the "Allocation Fund ") Ms. Kolata noted that this resolution states the Commission's intent to use and appropriate $1,461,381 of Tax Incremental Financing funds and sets a public hearing for July 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. on the appropriation. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1517, a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 ( "Allocation Area No. V) from the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund (the "Allocation Fund ") H:\H OME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -5- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1517, A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 ( "ALLOCATION AREA NO. V) FROM THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 SPECIAL FUND (THE "ALLOCATION FUND ") South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) L Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1518, a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) from the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) Special Fund. Ms. Kolata noted that this resolution states the Commission's intent to use and appropriate $890,043 of Tax Incremental Financing funds and sets a public hearing for July 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. on the appropriation. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1518, a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) from the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) Special Fund. g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1519, a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South H:\HOME\CPHIPPS\WPDATA\COMMSN\070397.MIN I on COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1518, A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) FROM THE SAMPLE - EWING ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) SPECIAL FUND _M South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued... Bend Allocation Area No. 1A) from the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. IA) Special Fund. Ms. Kolata noted that this resolution states the Commission's intent to use and appropriate $2,165,128 of Tax Incremental Financing funds and sets a public hearing for July 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. on the appropriation. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, NO. 1519, A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND the Commission adopted Resolution REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL No. 1519, a resolution of the South Bend PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE Redevelopment Commission determining SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA to pay certain expenses incurred for local (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) FROM public improvements in or serving the THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA South Bend Central Allocation Area (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) SPECIAL FUND (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1 A) from the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. IA) Special Fund. h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1520, a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the West Washington- Chapin Development Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 7) from the West Washington- Chapin Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 7) Special Fund. H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued... Ms. Kolata noted that this resolution states the Commission's intent to use and appropriate $18,281.14 of Tax Incremental Financing funds and sets a public hearing for July 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. on the appropriation. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION by Ms. Auburn and unanimously carried, NO. 1520, A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND the Commission adopted Resolution REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DETERMINING TO No. 1520, a resolution of the South Bend PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE Redevelopment Commission determining WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT to pay certain expenses incurred for local AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 7) public improvements in or serving the FROM THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN West Washington- Chapin Development ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 7) AREA NO. 7) SPECIAL FUND from the West Washington- Chapin Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 7) Special Fund. i. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1525 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Dennis Bamber, Inc. (dba: The Woodwind and The Brasswind) Mike Beitzinger gave the staff report. Dennis Bamber, Inc.'s business is mail order wholesale and retail sales and distribution of musical instruments and accessories. Their project calls for the construction of a new 115,000 square foot warehouse on nearly 7.5 acres to expand the business. The new building will house H:\ HOME\CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -8- 4W South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. continued... all operations of the company including catalog and retail sales, office areas and customer support services. The efficiencies gained by the new building will enable the company to become more competitive and provide better customer service. The total project cost is estimated at over $4.4 million, while the cost of the new building is estimated at $4.2 million. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create ten (10) new, permanent, jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $300,000 and will maintain 120 existing permanent full -time jobs and 8 existing permanent part-time jobs representing an annual payroll of $2,982,352. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that Dennis Bamber, Inc. has not been granted any previous tax abatement considerations. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment designation areas finds that the property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area, therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that Dennis Bamber, Inc. meets the H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -9- R South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. continued... qualifications for a ten (10) year real property tax abatement. With the project cost estimated at over $4.4 million; and the cost of the new building estimated at $4.2 million, taxes generated over ten years total approximately $2,012,506. Taxes abated over ten years total approximately $996,190. Taxes still paid with the abatement total approximately $1,016,315. Dennis Bamber stated that their building is currently located on State Line Road. Their building is approximately 40,000 s.f. and they have also rented a trailer to operate their business out of. They have nine phone operators located in the trailer. They have purchased the machine shop located next door to the trailer and have an additional nine phone operators there. He stated that they store some of their products in their old location. They also rent an 8,000 s.f. warehouse located down the street from the trailer on State Line Road. They also use Day's Moving and Storage, located in Elkhart, Indiana, to store some of their products. Dennis Bamber stated that his company's goal is to consolidate their operation under one roof. He felt that the location of his business on the Toll Road will highlight and create better business for his company. He stated that they have customers from all over the world. He also stated that they H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -10- a South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. continued... are one of the most famous music stores in the world. Ann Kolata asked Dennis Bamber if the retail store will be in the same location. Dennis Bamber stated that the retail store will be in the same location. The retail store will be approximately 20,000 s.f. of the proposed project; an additional 25,000 s.f will be used for office space. The remaining square footage will be used for warehouse space. Mr. Hunt asked Dennis Bamber if most of his retail business is done through his catalogs. Dennis Bamber stated that a lot of their retail business results from his catalog. He also stated that Dennis Bamber, Inc. is well known because of the business his company receives from people all over the world. He also stated that they are a discount mail -order company. Dennis Bamber presented to the Commission drawings of the proposed prod ect. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1525 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Dennis Bamber, Inc. (dba: The Woodwind and The Brasswind) H:\Ii OME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN —11— COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1525 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (DENNIS BAMBER, INC. (DBA: THE WOODWIND AND THE BRASSWIND) A South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1526 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Apollo Precision Machining, Inc.) Mike Beitzinger gave the staff report. Apollo Precision Machining is a production machine shop. They manufacture parts from steel, brass, aluminum, plastic and nylon for the agricultural, dairy and flexible assembly industries, as well as supplying gauging components for the pattern industry. Apollo is capable of a broad range of CNC turning, CNC milling, drilling, tapping, honing and manufacturing parts from bar stock, castings, weldments and burnouts. Their project calls for purchase and installation of $1,143,000 of new machinery and equipment. The new capital improvements will allow the company to achieve future growth, enter new markets and maintain its existing quality. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create between eight and ten (8 -10) new permanent, full -time jobs representing an annual payroll of $250,000. The project will also maintain twenty -five (25) full time and part time jobs representing an annual payroll of $732,000. A review of the tax abatement records found that in August 1994, Apollo H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -12- . %0 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued... Precision Machining was granted two abatements, a three year real property abatement, and a five year personal property abatement. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the South Bend Redevelopment Allocation areas finds that the property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Financing Allocation Area, therefore, the petition requires the approval of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. meets the qualifications for a five (5) year personal property tax abatement. Using the project cost of $1,143,000, the total taxes generated over five years, total approximately $106,253. The taxes abated over five years total approximately $87,412. The taxes still paid with the abatement total approximately $18,841. Mike Wojtysiak stated that Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. was started in the mid -1980s and grew rapidly. When Apollo was first formed, it had sales of approximately $200,000. Presently, Apollo's sales are approximately $1.5 million. Mike Wojtysiak stated that when he came before the Commission two years ago, Apollo had twelve (12) employees with an annual payroll of $250,000. At H:\HOME\CPHIPPS\WPDATA\COMMSN\070397.MIN -13- } South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued... that time, Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. planned to add six (6) more employees. Currently, they have twenty - five (25) employees with an annual payroll of $750,000. Mr. Wojtysiak stated that part of the equipment that Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. plans to purchase will assist them with IS09000 requirements. He stated that other companies that build machines might request a particular machine part of some nature with a particular diameter. Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. takes the client's specifications and produces the specified part with the specified diameters. The finished product would fit inside or connect to another piece of machinery, that is eventually sold to a consumer. Mr. Wojtysiak presented the Commission with drawings of the proposed machinery which Apollo Precision Machining, Inc. plans to purchase. Mr. Hunt asked what is the exact life of the equipment. Mr. Wojtysiak stated that some of the equipment can last up to twenty (20) years. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1526 by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL the Commission adopted Resolution PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY No. 1526 approving an application for LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (APOLLO PRECISION H:\ HOME \CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -14- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued... personal property tax deduction for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Apollo Precision Machining, Inc.) k. Commission approval requested for proposals from Appraisal Group, Inc. and Douglas L. Carpenter and Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that two proposals were received for appraisal services for the Park Property located at the corner of Brick and Cleveland Roads. One of the proposals received was from the Appraisal Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,200.00. The other proposal received was from Douglas L. Carpenter and Associates in the amount of $500.00. The staff recommends hiring both the Appraisal Group, Inc. and Douglas L. Carpenter. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted proposals from Appraisal Group, Inc. and Douglas L. Carpenter and Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. H:\IiOME\CPHEPPS\WPDATA\COMMSN\070397.MIN -15- MACHINING, INC.) COMMISSION ACCEPTED PROPOSALS FROM APPRAISAL GROUP, INC. AND DOUGLAS L. CARPENTER AND ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA . %h South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. Commission approval requested for proposal for York Title & Escrow, Inc. for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that a proposal was received from York Title & Escrow in the amount of $1.35 per $1,000.00 for title services for the Park Property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from York Title & Escrow, Inc. for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. m. Commission approval requested for proposal from the Abonmarche Group for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that this proposal is for the Park Property located in the Airport Economic Development Area in an amount not to exceed $14,500 for tasks #1, 2, 3, and 4 only. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Abonmarche Group for tasks #1, 2, 3, and 4 only, for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -16- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM YORK TITLE & ESCROW, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM ABONMARCHE GROUP FOR TASKS #1, 2, 3, AND 4 ONLY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) n. Commission approval requested for proposal for environmental services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that this proposal is for a Phase I Site Environmental Assessment for a 76 Acre Property North of Cleveland Road and East of US 31 located in the Airport Economic Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that two proposals were received. The first proposal was received from EIS in the amount of $1,300. The second proposal was received from Abonmarche Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,300 for a three to four week schedule or $1,500 for a two week schedule. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Abonmarche Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,500 for a two week schedule. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the two week proposal from Abonmarche Group, Inc. for environmental services in the Airport Economic Development Area. o. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 1704 Marine St. (Ferne M. Heilman) Ms. Kolata noted that the loan to Ferne M. Heilman is in the amount of $7,050.00 at H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -17- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM ABONMARCHE GROUP, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA r South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) o. continued... 0% interest for 12 years with monthly payments of $48.96. The grant is in the amount of $6,831.00. 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 1704 Marine St. (Ferne M. Heilman) p. Staff report on acquisition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Ms. Kolata noted that four counter offers were received. The first counter offer is for a residential property located at 1213 High St. The counter offer is from James F. and Sandra McCune in the amount of $15,550. The original purchase offer was $12,000. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. The second counter offer is for a residential property located at 1218 Hoffman Court. The counter offer is from James. B. and Ellen M. Goodlink in the amount of $23,000. The original purchase offer was $19,250.00. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. The third counter offer is for Lot 231. This is a vacant lot located on Pennsylvania St. The counter offer is from H:\ITOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSN\070397.MIN -18- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1704 MARINE ST. (FERNE M. HEILMAN) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. continued... James. B. and Ellen M. Goodlink in the amount of $1,750.00. The original purchase offer was $900.00. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. The last counter offer is for Lot 232. This is a vacant lot located on Pennsylvania Street. The counter offer is from James. B. and Ellen M. Goodlink in the amount of $1,750.00. The original purchase offer was $800.00. The staff recommends accepting the counter offer. Upon a motion by Ms. Auburn, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE COUNTER OFFERS Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the counter offers. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Ms. Kolata presented the Commission with a brochure that the Planning Division put together to inform the public about programs or projects of the Planning Division. She also passed out a brochure that was prepared by Amy Tweeten about getting around South Bend during the construction downtown. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for July 18, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -19- V Aft. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - July 3, 1997 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 mamas adjoprped at_ 10:45 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director H:\ HOME\ CPHIPPS \WPDATA \COMMSM070397.MIN -20-