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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSM 01-22-99SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING January 22, 1999 10:00 a.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. Eugenia S. Schwartz, Secretary Mr. Philip J. Faccenda Mr. Hardie Blake Legal Counsel: Mr. John Broden Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Mrs. Vangelean Urbanski, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mrs. Michele Bush, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Alex Koenig, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Planning & Neighborhood Dev. Mr. Lee Cotton, Neighborhood Planner Others: Ms. Dea Andrews, South Bend Heritage Foundation Ms. Lois Mason, Hansel Center Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Special Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of Minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting of January 8, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF Commission approved the Minutes of the JANUARY 8, 1999 Annual Organizational Meeting of January 8, 1999. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.MIN 4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) b. Commission approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 8, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 8, 1999. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1999 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted January 22, 1999 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Bureau of Motor Vehicles PAC Bannerworks/Plastimatic Arts Corp. South Bend Tribune Ameritech American Electric Power Business Systems, Inc. Baker & Daniels Lang, Feeney & Associates Ramenda Masonry Co., Inc. Alltel 324 FUND Ken Herceg & Associates Wightman Petrie Environmental Underground Services Douglas L. Carpenter 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND D & L Excavating Inc. Cole Associates Inc. Triad Engineering Inc. Hector Martinez Marquez Conrad Hochstetler & John O. Graber St. Joseph County Treasurer HAWPDATMCOMMSM012299.MIN -2- $17.50 $12.75 $80.49 $26.86 $22.94 $75.82 $5,619.42 $300.00 $2,900.48 $69.85 $12,355.00 $1,000.00 $1,474.58 $475.00 $23,520.00 $18,300.00 $3,381.09 $950.00 $28,830.07 $169.93 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 420 SBCDA GENERAL ACCOUNT All -Phase Electric Supply, Co. $90.06 Michiana Lock & Key $90.00 American Electric Power $522.53 CB /Commercial R. Ellis /Sturgis Bradley $435.05 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS OF THE Mr. Blake and carried, the Commission SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 1999, AND approved the Claims of the Special Meeting of ORDERED TO CHECKS TO BE RELEASED January 22, 1999, and ordered to checks to be released. Ms. Schwartz abstained. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Kolata asked permission to add item 6.t. to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.t. was added. a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1659. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: Affidavits from the Tri- County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on January 8, 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1655 stated that the Commission intended to appropriate $1,600,000 of tax increment in the Airport Economic Development HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.M1N -3- THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6.T. WAS ADDED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Area. Resolution No. 1659 reduces the amount to $1,441,659. The funds being appropriated will be used for local public improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1659. There was no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1659. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1659, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1659, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Airport Economic Development Area) c. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1660. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: Affidavits from the Tri- County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.MIN -4- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1659, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued.... was published in those newspapers on January 8, 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1656 stated that the Commission intended to appropriate $1,800,000 of tax increment in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Resolution No. 1660 reduces the amount to $1,542,982. The funds being appropriated will be used for acquisition, relocation, demolition, professional services and local public improvements in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1660. There was no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1660. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1660, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1660, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample - Ewing Economic Development Area) HAWPDATATOMMSM012299.MIN -5- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1660, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SAMPLE -EWING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1661. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: Affidavits from the Tri- County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on January 8, 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1657 stated that the Commission intended to appropriate $2,500,000 of tax increment in the South Bend Central Development Area. Resolution No. 1661 reduces the amount to $2,412,459. The funds being appropriated will be used for local public improvements and for lease payments for local public improvments. The funds for making lease payments in the South Bend Central Development Area need to be in the lease payment accounts by August 1, 1999. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1661. There was no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1661. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. L Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1661, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) HAWPDATATOMMSM012299.MIN -6- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) L continued.... Ms. Schwartz asked if the Commission would address each of the projects and their expenditures individually as individual projects come to fruition and the Commission enters into Contracts. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Commission will address the projects and their expenditures individually, either through a purchase offer or a contract for professional services. However, some of the projects involving engineering services or construction might go before the Board of Public Works for approval. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1661, A by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF the Commission adopted Resolution No. THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL 1661, a supplemental appropriation DEVELOPMENT AREA) Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (South Bend Central Development Area) g. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1662. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: Affidavits from the Tri- County News and South Bend Tribune that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on January 8, 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1658 stated that the Commission intended to appropriate $20,000 of tax increment in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. Resolution No. 1662 HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.MIN -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued.... reduces the amount to $17,954.35. She also stated that Redevelopment does not expect to receive any more Tax Increment from the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. There was no Tax Increment collected in December 1998. The $17,954.35 will be used for local public improvements in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1662. There was no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1662. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1662, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington - Chapin Development Area) Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1662, a supplemental appropriation Resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (West Washington- Chapin Development Area) i. Filing of Resolution No. 1667 Amending the Airport Economic Development Area Development Plan. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.M1N -8- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1662, A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. (WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. continued.... Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1667 would amend the Airport Economic Development Area by expanding the boundaries to include three expansion areas. The three areas have been recently annexed into the city and are contiguous to the Airport Economic Development Area. The Resolution also expands the Airport Economic Development Area Tax Increment Financing Allocation Area. In addition, the Resolution sets a public hearing for February 19, 1999, at 10:00 am. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist, presented a map showing the three expansion areas. Mr. Rock stated that Expansion Area No. 6 consists of a 20 -acre lot and No. 7 consists of a 40 -acre lot. There is 300,000 sf of warehouse /distribution being developed on these lots. Expansion Area No. 8 consists of a 19 -acre lot. j. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1668 authorizing the purchase of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Resolution authorizes the purchase of three properties at the intersection of Main and Jefferson Streets. The Resolution lists the purchase price and the names of the property owners. The Resolution authorizes the H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.M1N -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued.... Director to send purchase offers relative to these properties. If an agreement cannot be reached between the property owners and the City, then the Director can proceed with eminent domain. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1668 authorizing the purchase of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Ms. Schwartz abstained. k. Filing of Resolution No. 1669 Amending the West Washington- Chapin Development Area Development Plan. Lee Cotton, Neighborhood Planner, presented a map of the West Washington - Chapin Development Area to the Commission for its consideration. Mr. Cotton stated that the proposed amendment was initiated by the West Washington- Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc., which is the advisory group for the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. The proposed amendment is to expand the Redevelopment area to include parcels on the north side of Western Avenue extending from the viaduct to Laurel Street. These parcels consist of churches, vacant lots and commercial properties. West Washington- Chapin Revitalization Project has asked that these properties be included into the West HAWPDATATOMMSM012299.MIN -10- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1668 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued.... Washington- Chapin Development Area since they do serve this area. Ms. Lois Mason and Ms. Dea Andrews spoke in favor of this Resolution. A Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1669 will be held on February 19, 1999, at 10:00 am. 1. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Crescent Circle Design) Mrs. Kolata stated that three proposals were received to design the Crescent Circle, which will be located in front of The Associates building in the Blackthorn Corporate Park. The first proposal is from Wightman Petrie, Inc. in the amount of $3,200. The second proposal is from Peirce & Associates in the amount of $8,800. The third proposal is from Lawson - Fisher Associates, Inc. in the amount of $25,630. The Commission raised questions about the wide spread of prices and asked the staff to discuss the three proposals with Engineering before the next meeting. Ms. Schwartz asked permission to table ITEM 6.L. WAS TABLED item 6.1. There was no objection and item 6.1. was tabled. H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\012299.MW _11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey of Pipeline) Mrs. Kolata stated that three proposals were received relative to locating an existing Marathon pipeline and providing topography information for the Blue Heron development site. The first proposal is from Peirce & Associates in the amount of $5,400. The second proposal is from Wightman Petrie, Inc. with a fee not -to- exceed $4,500. However, they estimated that their fee would be between $3,400 and 4,200. The Adw third proposal is from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $3,500 to $4,000. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $3,500 to $4,000 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Survey of Pipeline) n. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Eagle Freight Replat) Mrs. Kolata stated that two proposals were received relative to replatting the Eagle Freight property in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. The first proposal is from The HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.MIN -12- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500 TO $4,000 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SURVEY OF PIPELINE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) n. continued.... Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,500. The second proposal is from Wightman Petrie, Inc. in the amount of $2,550. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,500 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Eagle Freight Replat) o. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1142 W. Washington. (Marceline Williams) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan to Marceline Williams is in the amount of $7,200 at 0% interest for 20 years with monthly payments of $30.00. The grant is in the amount of $7,014.70. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Schwartz and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1142 W. Washington. (Marceline Williams) HAWPDATATOMMSM012299MN -13- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (EAGLE FREIGHT REPLAT) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1142 W. WASHINGTON. (MARCELINE WILLIAMS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 916 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $850.00 as of January 27, 1998. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 916 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend) q. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 920 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $850.00 as of January 27, 1998. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 920 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend) H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\012299.MIN -14- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 916 SOUTH BEND AVENUE (NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF SOUTH BEND) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 920 SOUTH BEND AVENUE. (NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF SOUTH BEND) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) r. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 922 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $850.00 as of January 27, 1998. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 922 South Bend Avenue. (Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend) s. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 1008 California. (Alfonso Cardenas and John Grusczynski) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $750.00 as of September 15, 1998. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 1008 California. (Alfonso Cardenas and John Grusczynski) HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\012299.MIN -15- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 922 SOUTH BEND AVENUE. (NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF SOUTH BEND) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1008 CALIFORNIA. (ALFONSO CARDENAS AND JOHN GRUSCZYNSKI) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) t. Commission approval requested for Contract for Sale of Land in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Contract for Sale of Land is for Lot 10 in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park to Dennis Bamber for $100,000. Mr. Bamber plans to construct a 40,000 sf building on the property. Mr. Bamber plans to complete his project within one year from completion of the extension of Ameritech Drive by the City of South Bend. Redevelopment will close on the property in approximately one week. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and carried, the Commission approved the Contract for Sale of Land for Lot 10 in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Faccenda abstained. Michele Bush, Economic Development Specialist, stated that a second public meeting took place on January 21, 1999, at Harrison Elementary School regarding the Western Avenue Commercial Corridor. Terry Jenkins and Bridget Lane of Business Districts, Inc. presented a "situation audit," which was based on interviews conducted with different property and business owners and residents on Western Avenue. There were approximately forty people who attended the meeting. HAWPDATATOMMSM012299.MIN -16- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND FOR LOT 10 IN THE U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting - January 22, 1999 Mrs. Kolata stated that Business Districts, Inc. will present the Lincolnway West Land -Use Plan on Thursday, January 28, 1999, at 7:00 pm. at the Epworth Memorial Church. She also stated that Redevelopment is very pleased with the work Michele Bush and Alex Koenig, Economic Development Specialists, have been doing on the Commercial Corridors. Mrs. Kolata also stated that Redevelopment is very pleased with the work of Business Districts, Inc. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 5, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Faccenda made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donoho seconded the motion and the gwogg was adjourped at 11:00 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President ADJOURNMENT s� Ann E. Kolata, Director HAWPDATATOMMSM012299.MIN -17-