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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 08-20-99SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING August 20, 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. Phil 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 Mr. Alex Koenig, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist Others: Mr. Steve Ellison, Stone Real Estate Group Mr. William Shaver, Welsh, Inc. Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of August 13, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, Commission approved the Minutes of the 1999 Rescheduled Regular Meeting of August 13, 1999. c ,. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted August 20, 1999 for ratification and approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Bank One American Electric Power American Planning Association Board of Public Works Metropolitan Title FedEx 324 FUND Doris J Park Revocable Trust 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND John Burgos Estate Angelita Lera & Ali Mojarrad Thomas General Construction Angelita Lera 420 SBDCA GENERAL ACCOUNT W.W. Grainger, Inc. C & S Service, Inc. All Phase Electric Supply CB Richard Ellis /Sturges Bradley Howard Park Hardware South Bend Water Works American Electric Power Center for the Homeless Inc. 619 BLACKTHORN Norwest Bank Indiana N.A. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and carried, the Commission ratified and approved the Claims submitted August 20, 1999, and ordered the checks to be released. Ms. Schwartz abstained. G -2- $259.90 $7.36 $40.00 $80.10 $250.00 $88.00 $446,622.50 $5,000.00 $2,870.00 $995.00 $500.00 $34.37 $150.00 $114.20 $734.77 $12.39 $287.48 $592.07 $5,778.00 $223,000.00 COMMISSION RATIFIED AND APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED AUGUST 20, 1999, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 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.g. to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.g. was added. a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1706 commending Eugenia S. Schwartz for extraordinary services to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Hunt read the following resolution to the Commission for its consideration. WHEREAS, Eugenia S. Schwartz has served as a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since January 1997; and WHEREAS, Genie previously served as the Redevelopment Commission's attorney from 1983 through 1987 during her tenure as Assistant City Attorney, Managing Attorney and City Attorney for the Department of Law, City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, her keen legal mind, insight and attention to detail have been invaluable to the Commission insuring that all of the is have been dotted and the is have been crossed; and WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Commission and as attorney for the G -3- THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 Commission Genie has had an active role in projects such as the 1st Source Center, the East Bank and East Race Waterway, Monroe Park, Teachers Credit Union, One Michiana Square, Coveleski Stadium, Blackthorn Corporate Park, Southeast Heritage Housing, the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center, the Boys and Girls Club at Family and Children's Center - Southeast, the new campus of Ivy Tech State College, Robertson's Apartments, Leighton Plaza and the Morris Performing Arts Center; and WHEREAS, Genie has always looked for away to make projects happen in a way that benefitted South Bend; and WHEREAS, Genie has always shown uncommon courtesy and concern for people affected by the decisions of the Commission; and WHEREAS, Genie has never forgotten the public that she serves and has been committed to the public process of decision making, recognizing its importance as necessary and beneficial to the decision being made; and WHEREAS, Genie has now decided to retire and move to her hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Eugenia S. Schwartz for her commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks her for the outstanding contributions she has made; and declares it will sincerely miss her insight, her diligent work and her presence at future 0 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 meetings. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1706 commending Eugenia S. Schwartz for extraordinary services to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Hunt stated that it has been a great pleasure to sit next to Ms. Schwartz all of these years and to have her contributions. He also wished her the best in all her future endeavors. b. Presentations on Bids received for Disposition Parcel No. 5. (Main and Sample Streets) Mrs. Kolata asked that item 6.b. be ' tabled. There was no objection and item 6.b. was tabled. c. Commission approval requested for Policy on Owner Initiated Acquisition of Property in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that from time to time Redevelopment has been approached by property owners in the Airport Economic Development Area to see if Redevelopment is interested in purchasing their property. Usually these are residential properties which are adjacent to newly developed industrial parks. The Redevelopment Commission may be willing to purchase these properties under the following conditions: (1) The purchase of property -5- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1706 COMMENDING EUGENIA S. SCHWARTZ FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ITEM 6.13. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued... by Redevelopment shall be solely at the discretion of the Redevelopment Commission. The Commission is under no obligation to purchase the property; (2) The property owner shall send a letter to the Commission indicating their interest in selling property to the Commission and identifying the property they would like to sell; (3) The Commission will get two independent appraisals of the property and will make a purchase offer based on those appraisals; (4) If a purchase price cannot be agreed on, the property will not be purchased. The Commission will not use eminent domain to purchase the property; (5) The Commission will not purchase the property for an amount higher than the highest appraisal; (6) The occupant of the property will not be eligible for any relocation assistance and shall sign a document indicating that there will be no relocation payments from the Commission. If the property is occupied by a tenant, the owner of the property will be responsible for getting this waiver of relocation from the tenant; (7) The property to be purchased must be located within the limits of the City of South Bend. If the property is not currently within the city, it must be annexed into the city before a purchase could be completed. Any potential purchase discussed with the Commission would be contingent on this annexation; (8) The Commission will not be rol South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued... responsible for any other costs associated with the property. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Policy for Owner Initiated Acquisition of Property in the Airport Economic Development Area. d. Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that John Rollins of Rollins Truck Leasing Corporation gave a presentation at the July 16, 1999, Redevelopment Commission meeting. John Rollins proposed to purchase 6.77 acres of land in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. At that time, the staff was directed to work with Rollins Truck Leasing Corporation on finding another suitable location for its proposed project. The 6.77 acre site was not zoned for Rollins' proposed use. Robert Case presented the following staff report to the Commission for its consideration. Rollins proposes to purchase approximately 6.77 acres of land in U.S. 31 Industrial Park for a purchase price of $216,640. -7- COMMISSION APPROVED THE POLICY FOR OWNER INITIATED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. continued... Rollins proposes to build a 13,500 sf masonry building for a truck leasing facility, which will employ 18 people. Mr. Case stated that Rollins plans to start construction soon after the closing and complete the project by March 2000. The required 10 percent faithful performance guarantee in the amount of $21,664 was not submitted by Rollins. A check in the amount of $20,000 was submitted. The staff recommends accepting the Ic proposal and working with Rollins Truck Leasing Corporation subject to: (1) Rollins working with the Redevelopment staff on redesigning the site and landscaping plans; (2) Rollins submitting the remaining $1,644.00 of the 10 percent performance guarantee; (3) Ameritech Drive being extended in order to serve the site; (4) The Redevelopment Commission being able to subdivide and rezone the site from "IP" Industrial Park to "D" Light Industrial. The staff recommends allowing truck usage on interior lots of the U.S. 31 Industrial Park and this lot is an interior lot. Rollins agreed to make a $100,000 donation to the City of South Bend to help offset the cost of the road construction. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Contract for Sale of Land with Rollins Truck Leasing Corporation for purchase of the 6.77 acres in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mr. Case presented the following staff report to the Commission for its consideration. Welsh, Inc. submitted a proposal to purchase and develop the land adjacent to and east of its existing property at the corner of Brick Road and Ameritech Drive. The property is commonly known as Lots 1 and 2A in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park Subdivision. The proposed purchase price is $339,000 for the 3.39 acre site. Welsh proposes to develop a fast food restaurant and truck parking lot to be used by both the restaurant and existing service station adjacent to the site. Welsh, Inc. submitted a schedule of construction which included immediate construction of the truck parking lot and completion of the restaurant in 24 to 36 months. 0 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND WITH ROLLINS TRUCK LEASING CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF THE 6.77 ACRES IN THE U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. continued... Mr. Case stated that the time for completion of the restaurant portion of the project is set too far into the future. By agreeing to this proposal, Redevelopment would essentially be tying up development on this property for two to three years. The required 10 percent faithful performance guarantee has not been submitted by Welsh. The staff recommends working with Welsh on an acceptable time schedule for completion of all construction. Assuming that can be accomplished, the staff would also work with Welsh, Inc. on the site and landscaping plans to insure all design issues are addressed. The proposed use of the property is in accordance with the land use plans for Lots 1 and 2A but the proposed construction schedule was unacceptable. William Shaver of Welsh, Inc. presented a color rendering of the site to the Commission for its consideration. Ms. Schwartz asked that this particular staff report be tabled. There was no objection and the item was tabled. The staff will work with Mr. Shaver to come up with an acceptable timetable for this proposal and report back at the next meeting. -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Commission approval requested for officers to execute documents related to the sale of land at the corner of Michigan and Washington Streets to Teachers Credit Union. Mrs. Kolata stated that in February 1999, the Commission accepted a proposal from Teachers Credit Union to purchase the property at the corner of Michigan and Washington Streets. All issues concerning the purchase of the property have been addressed and the final paperwork was presented to the Commission for execution. The documents include: (1) Contract for Sale of Land for Private Redevelopment; (2) Short Form Memorandum Concerning the Sale of Land for Private Development; (3) Lease Termination Agreement; (4) Grant of Utility Easement ( #2); (5) Grant of Utility Easement ( 93); (6) Grant of Non - Buildable continuous Easement ( #4). Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the officers to execute the documents related to the sale of land at the corner of Michigan and Washington Streets to Teachers Credit Union. -11- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE OFFICERS TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SALE OF LAND AT THE CORNER OF MICHIGAN AND WASHINGTON STREETS TO TEACHERS CREDIT UNION South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) f. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 1449 Sorin. (Claudia Alkire) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $3,350 at 0% interest for 10 years with monthly payments of $27.92. The grant is in the amount of $3,162.50. 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 1449 Sorin. (Claudia Alkire) g. Commission approval requested for proposal from Peirce & Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that a proposal was received from Peirce & Associates in the amount of $13,500 to design the extension of Enterprise Drive Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Peirce & Associates in the amount of $13,500 to design the extension of Enterprise Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. -12- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 1449 SORIN. (CLAUDIA ALKIRE) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM PEIRCE & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,500 TO DESIGN THE EXTENSION OF ENTERPRISE DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting - August 13, 1999 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata stated that the Leighton Plaza Dedication took place on Wednesday, August 18, 1999. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for September 3, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Schwartz made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Donoho W otion and the meeting was Robert W. Hunt, President -13- ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director