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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 04-09-99SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING April 9, 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. Brian Steinke 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. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Business Assistance: Mr. Michael Beitzinger, Economic Development Specialist Bureau of Housing: Ms. Mary Beth Thompson, Assistant Director Planning & Neighborhood Dev. Mr. Marco Mariani, Neighborhood Planner Others: Ms. Dea Andrews, South Bend Heritage Foundation Mr. Timothy Engelhardt, South Bend Heritage Foundation Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -I- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 a. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19,1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 1999 the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 1999. b. Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 26,1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1999 the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 26, 1999. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted April 9, 1999 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT South Bend Tribune Baker & Daniels Business Districts Inc. Jennifer Hullinger The Print Shop South Bend Water Works NIPSCO R.C. Blake & Associates Alltel Volume Services America Catering By Billie, Inc. Century Center Board of Managers 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Thomas General Construction Tri- County News NIPSCO Grauvogel & Associates H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\040999.MIN -2- $18.58 $1,999.06 $1,566.00 $202.70 $34.31 $15.56 $91.54 $1,737.00 $128.45 $93.79 $88.25 $39.50 $415.00 $31.91 $204.40 $2,220.00 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED by Ms. Schwartz and unanimously carried, APRIL 9, 1999, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE the Commission approved the Claims RELEASED submitted April 9, 1999, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for proposal from The Abonmarche Group for Excavation Staking Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that this proposal was presented at a previous meeting and was tabled at that time. The proposal has been revised to include staking the location of 12 excavation sites. The sites will be the location of future homes' foundations. The existing foundations and debris on these 12 sites will be removed. The proposal received from The Abonmarche Group is in the amount of $3,000. The staff recommends accepting the proposal. HAWPDATATOMMSM040999NIN -3- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued... 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 $3,000 for excavation staking services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. b. Commission approval requested for proposal from The Abonmarche Group for Engineering Design and Construction Document Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that this proposal was presented at a previous meeting for the Commission's consideration and was tabled at that time. She also stated that a cul de sac bubble will be designed for construction at the east end of Pennsylvania Avenue near High Street. The design and construction of the cul de sac bubble is related to the new housing development project underway in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. The proposal received from The Abonmarche Group was in the amount of $12,000. The staff recommends accepting the proposal. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR EXCAVATION STAKING SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\040999.MIN -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... 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 $12,000 for Engineering Design and Construction Document Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1675 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 1216 W. Colfax Avenue and 119, 123, 124, 127,128,131 and 132 Spruce Street in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) Mike Beitzinger, Economic Development Specialist, presented the following staff report to the Commission for its consideration. South Bend Heritage Foundation (SBHF) has expanded its West Washington Neighborhood Development Project to property it owns on Spruce Street and Colfax Avenue. Thirteen lots will be replatted to construct eight new, single- family homes. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000 FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\040999.MIN -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued... The Lots are on the north side of Colfax Street directly behind West Washington Place, (the affordable rental units developed by South Bend Heritage Foundation). A combination of one and two story, single family, owner occupied houses will be built on these lots. The estimated cost per unit is $80,000 with a total estimated project cost of $640,000. The entire tract of land has been vacant for approximately 5 years and SBHF wishes to return it to a neighborhood and make the houses available to low -to- moderate income persons. The potential buyers for these eight houses may be eligible for a mortgage subsidy of $15,000. A review of the tax abatement records finds that South Bend Heritage has been associated with several previous tax abatements The South Bend Heritage Foundation is in compliance with the reporting requirements for each of the previous abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -6- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued... A review of the designated South Bend Redevelopment areas finds that the property is located in the West Washington- Chapin 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 South Bend Heritage Foundation meets the qualifications for a five year residential tax abatement under Single Family Real Property Abatement. Using the estimated project cost of $640,000, the taxes generated over the five -year period will be approximately $10,695.44 per unit. Taxes abated over the five -year period will be approximately $7,130.29 per unit. Taxes still paid with the abatement over the five -year period will be $3,565.15 per unit. Dea Andrews, South Bend Heritage Foundation, presented a map of the project to the Commission for its consideration. She stated that the land was previously anticipated to be used to house Logan Center residents. That project was not carried out. H: \WPDATA \C0MMSN\040999.MIN -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued... Nevertheless, the land will be used for the construction of the new, single - family housing. The homes will be available for low -to- moderate income families. Ms. Andrews also stated that the tax reduction plays an integral part in providing new housing to low -to- moderate income families. In addition, the homeowners would be eligible for a mortgage subsidy. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1675 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 1216 W. Colfax Avenue and 119, 123, 124, 127, 128, 131 and 132 Spruce Street in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) Mr. Blake abstained. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1676 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 234 South Chapin Street in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1675 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 1216 W. COLFAX AVENUE AND 119, 123, 124, 127, 128, 131 AND 132 SPRUCE STREET IN THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION) HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... South Bend Heritage Foundation plans to construct a commercial building on approximately .85 acres of land immediately north of the Sav -A -Lot grocery store on the northeast corner of Western and Chapin Street. The estimated total project cost is $750,000. The plan is to use the building for a laundromat as well as other professional service- provider /retailers. These businesses will complement the Chapin Market, both architecturally and economically and bring much needed services and products to the low - income, predominantly minority surrounding neighborhoods. A review of the tax abatement records finds that South Bend Heritage has been associated with several previous tax abatements. South Bend Heritage Foundation is in compliance with the reporting requirements for each of the previous abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. HAWPDATA \COMMSN\040999.MIN -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... A review of the designated South Bend Redevelopment areas finds that the property is located in the West Washington- Chapin 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. South Bend Heritage Foundation requests a ten -year real property abatement, although the project does not meet the required 40,000 square feet of new construction for the requested 10 -year period. South Bend Heritage Foundation feels that the project should be considered for the 10 -year abatement because: 1) The project is an integral part of the City's development plans for the area; 2) It is located in an historically depressed area where it amply qualifies for tax abatement; 3) SBHF needs the reduced taxes in order to establish a cash flow that would be supported by affordable rents; 4) The project compliments the development already occurring in the area. Additionally, South Bend Heritage Foundation has noted that the project will bring much needed services and products to the low income, predominantly minority, surrounding neighborhoods. HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... South Bend Heritage Foundation respectfully requests special consideration of a 10 -year real property abatement. Because the project does not meet the minimum requirements for the requested 10 -year abatement, it must be considered as a special exceptions case by the South Bend Common Council under the "Council's Authority to Enlarge Real Property Tax Abatement General Standards." Using the project cost of $750,000, the taxes generated over the 10 -year period will be approximately $366,066. Taxes abated over the 10 -year period will be approximately $181,203. Taxes still paid with the abatement over the 10- year period will be approximately $184,864. Dea Andrews presented a site plan of the project to the Commission for its consideration. Ms. Andrews stated that the laundromat and the retail space will be located on the east side of Chapin Street north of Sav -A -Lot. Ms. Schwartz explained that she supported the project but does not want to approve any special exceptions to the tax abatement ordinance. HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1676 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 234 South Chapin Street in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (South Bend Heritage Foundation) Ms. Schwartz voted against the resolution. c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1677 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 301 LaPorte Avenue and 1041, 1043 and 1047 LaSalle Connector in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (Housing Development Corporation) The Housing Development Corporation of St. Joseph County plans to have four new homes constructed with complete mobility handicap features and amenities. These 1,100 sq ft bungalow style homes will have 3 bedrooms with one bath and will be furnished with all appliances. The homes will be sold to low -to- moderate income families purchasing their first home. They will have the option of leasing the homes up to 3 years. The tax abatement is crucial in providing affordable housing. The property is located on the city's near west side. COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1676 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 234 SOUTH CHAPIN STREET IN THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION) HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\040999.MIN -12- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued... This neighborhood has a visible weakness in the number of vacant lots. By converting vacant lots into owner occupied housing, this project will address the need for stability in the neighborhood. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the Housing Development Corporation has not been granted previous tax abatement. The building commissioner has AffPN reviewed the petition and finds the property to be properly zoned for the proposed project. A review of the designated South Bend Redevelopment areas finds that the property is located in the West Washington- Chapin 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 the Housing Development Corporation meets the qualifications for a five -year residential tax abatement under Single Family Real Property Abatement. H: \WPDATA \COMMSN\040999.MIN -13- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued... Using the project cost of $75,000 per house, the taxes generated over the five - year period will be approximately $9,952.70. Taxes abated over the five - year period will be approximately $7,130.29. Taxes still paid with the abatement over the five -year period will be approximately $2,822.41. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1677 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 301 LaPorte Avenue and 1041, 1043 and 1047 LaSalle Connector in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. (Housing Development Corporation) d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1678 to establish a paid position titled intern IV. Mrs. Kolata stated that the salary resolution, which is adopted each year, has provisions for three levels of interns. Andy Laurent will be working for the Department of Redevelopment this summer and she would like to hire him as an Intern IV at the rate of $10.00 per hour. COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1677 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 301 LAPORTE AVENUE AND 1041, 1043 AND 1047 LASALLE CONNECTOR IN THE WEST WASHINGTON - CHAPIN DEVELOPMENT AREA. (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -14- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1678 TO seconded by Mr. Donoho and ESTABLISH A PAID POSITION TITLED INTERN IV unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1678 to establish a paid position titled intern IV. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1679 related to acquisition of property within the West Washington- Chapin Development Area by Eminent Domain. Mrs. Kolata stated that there are four APK lots between the Elks Lodge and the Pentecostal Church on the north side of Western Avenue. The lots are owned by Barbara Luckett. The purchase price is $26,000 for all four lots. The resolution authorizes the Director to send the purchase offers. If an agreement cannot be made with the seller, then the resolution authorizes the Director to proceed with Eminent Domain. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1679 related to the acquisition of real property in the Airport Economic Development Area. COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1679 RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA H:\WPDATA\COMMSN\040999.MtN -15- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) f. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1680 related to acquisition of real property in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the boundaries of the Airport Economic Development Area were expanded earlier this year. The Airport Economic Development Area acquisition list was amended to include the Dale Park property located on the west side of the bypass. The resolution authorizes the Director to send a purchase offer in the amount of $68,050 for the 19 acres of land. The land will be used for residential development. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1680 by Mr. Donoho and unanimously RELATED TO ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE carried, the Commission adopted AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA Resolution No. 1680 related to acquisition of real property in the Airport Economic Development Area. g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1681 accepting the transfer of real property from the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. Mrs. Kolata stated that this is for land in the Blackthorn Corporate park. The project is known as Cornerstone Phase II. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN \040999.M1N -16- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued... Jack Young, the owner of the land, proposes to build a second building on his property. He anticipates constructing a third building on his property in the future. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist, stated that the building will be a two -story building, approximately 11,000 sf. One client will occupy the majority of the building and there will be a small remainder of space available for lease. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1681 accepting the transfer of real property from the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. h. Commission approval requested for proposal for Replat Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that there are two lots on the north side of Broadway, which need to be replatted for the housing project underway in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. She also stated that two proposals were received from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,100 and Peirce & Associates in the amount of $1,800. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from The Abonmarche Group. COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1681 ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -17- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued... 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 $1,100 for Replat Services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. i. Commission approval requested for Extension of Facilities in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (S.E. Neighborhood Project —Phase II) Mrs. Kolata stated that NIPSCO will extend the gas line along Pennsylvania Avenue to supply gas to the new housing development project underway in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. The cost for the work is $2,084. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Extension of the Facilities of the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (S.E. Neighborhood Project —Phase II) j. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for the property at 520 N. Notre Dame Avenue. (R. Steve Gay) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100 FOR REPLAT SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION APPROVED THE EXTENSION OF THE FACILITIES OF THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (S.E. NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT -PHASE II) HAW PDATA \COMMSN\040999.MIN -18- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued... Mrs. Kolata stated that R. Steve Gay has satisfied all of the obligations of the Rental Rehab Loan Program and all waivers have been granted. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage for the property at 520 N. Notre Dame Avenue. (R. Steve Gay) k. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 322 N. Walnut. (Henrietta Faught) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $5,250 at 1% interest for 10 years with monthly payments of $45.99. The grant is in the amount of $5,076.50. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 322 N. Walnut. (Henrietta Faught) COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY AT 520 N. NOTRE DAME AVENUE. (R. STEVE GAY) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 322 N. WALNUT. (HENRIETTA FAUGHT) H:\WPDATA\C0MMSM040999.M1N -19- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1034 W. Colfax. (Hattie M. Walker) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $5,250 at 0% interest for 12 years with monthly payments of $36.46. The grant is in the amount of $5,054.50. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN seconded by Mr Faccenda and CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN unanimously carried, the Commission PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1034 W. COLFAX. approved the Loan and Grant in (HATTIE M. WALKER) connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1034 W. Colfax. (Hattie M. Walker) m. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 223 E. Calvert St. (Roy T. Ritchie and Carmen D. Garrett) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $9,750.00 at 0% interest for 20 years with monthly payments of $40.63. The grant is in the amount of $9,539.20. HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -20- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN seconded by Mr. Faccenda and CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN unanimously carried, the Commission PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 223 E. CALVERT ST. approved the Loan and Grant in (ROY T. RITCHIE AND CARMEN D. GARRETT) connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 223 E. Calvert St. (Roy T. Ritchie and Carmen D. Garrett) n. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 2114 S. Kendall. (Steven & Elizabeth Kovacs) AFWA Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $2,550 at 0% interest for 7 years with monthly payments of $30.42. The grant is in the amount of $2,340.25. Upon a motion by Ms. Schwartz, COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN seconded by Mr. Faccenda and CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN unanimously carried, the Commission PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 2114 S. KENDALL. approved the Loan and Grant in (STEVEN & ELIZABETH KOVACS) connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 2114 S. Kendall. (Steven & Elizabeth Kovacs) 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that the South Gateway Plan has been approved by the Area Plan Commission and will be considered by the South Bend Common Council on April 12, 1999. HAWPDATA \C0MMSN\040999.MIN -21- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 The South Gateway Improvement Association is planning a joint meeting with the South Gateway Steering Committee for April 22, 1999, at 7:30 a.m. The concrete island on South Michigan and Chippewa Streets is being reconstructed and will have a sign with "Welcome to South Bend" and the City seal on it. She also reported that Michele Bush, Economic Development Specialist, has been working with the Troyer Engineering Group on deciding where to begin and what to be done regarding the curbs and sidewalks along Michigan Street. The work will be started at the intersection of Ewing Street and proceed north on Michigan Street. Mrs. Kolata reported that Business Districts, Inc. presented the Western Avenue Plan on Tuesday, April 6, 1999. The final presentation on the Western Avenue Plan will be May 11, 1999. The final presentation on the Lincolnway Plan will be April 27, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. Business Districts, Inc. is looking at both Lincolnway West and Western as individual commercial strips with a common area between them as you get east of Olive Street. The awnings were installed on the Leighton Plaza Garage along Jefferson and Michigan Streets. HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -22- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - April 9, 1999 Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist, presented a picture of the concrete entrance sign to the Blackthorn Corporate Park at the corner of Moreau Court and Nimtz Parkway. The sign is 18 ft long. The sign is complete but the landscaping has not yet gone in. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for April 23, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Blake made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donoho seconded the motiol the meeting was adjourned at 1 . 0 .m. o ert W. Hunt, President ADJOURNMENT v Ann E. Kolata, Director HAWPDATATOMMSM040999.MIN -23-