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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 10-01-99SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING October 1, 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 Mr. Phil J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake Ms. Marcia Jones Legal Counsel: Mr. Brian Steinke Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Mrs. Vangelean Urbanski, Recording Secretary Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist Others: Ms. Janice Hall, River of Life Church 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 Regular Meeting of September 17, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 1999. -1- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted October 1, 1999 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Petty Cash PAC Bannerworks /Plastimatic Arts Corp. Department of Engineering The Print shop Federal Express 324 FUND Earth Exploration, Inc. Shamrock Net Design Douglas L. Carpenter 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. AEP Specialty Systems of South Bend, Inc. Thomas General Construction Grauvogel & Associate R & R Excavating, Inc. R & R Excavating, Inc. 420 SBDCA GENERAL ACCOUNT Petty Cash NIPSCO CB Richard Ellis /Sturges Bradley 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted October 1, 1999, and ordered the checks to be released. -2- $98.54 $12.75 $493.20 $49.61 $15.75 $230.00 $125.00 $325.00 $5,631.00 $1.23 $11,639.00 $510.00 $2,110.00 $4,934.43 $25,136.50 $225.63 $12.14 $1,004.52 $7,500.00 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED OCTOBER 1, 1999, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 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.y. to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.y. was added. a. Staff report on acquisition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (201 S. Main St.) Mrs. Kolata stated that a counter offer in the amount of $525,000.00 was received from Kevin Butler, on behalf of Philip A. Traub, owner of the former Hardee's restaurant. The conditions relative to the counter offer are as follows: (1) The City will be responsible for payment of real estate taxes for 1999, payable in 2000. (2) Mr. Traub will be responsible for all prior taxes and will pay his attorney's fees. (3) The City will be responsible for all closing costs, including without limitation title insurance, survey and environmental studies, reports and testing. Mrs. Kolata stated that the 1999 taxes payable in 2000 which the City will be responsible for paying total approximately $3,500.00. -3- THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6.Y. WAS ADDED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the counter offer from Philip J Traub in the amount of $525,000.00 for the former Hardee's restaurant (201 S. Main) in the South Bend Central Development Area. b. Staff report on disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Michigan Street Shops) Mrs. Kolata asked that item 6.b. be tabled. There was no objection and item 6.b. was tabled. c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1711 Setting the Fair Re -Use Value of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Disposition Parcels C4 -39A and 39B) Mrs. Kolata stated that Parcels C4 -39A and 39B total approximately 23,814 sf. and are known as the former Senor Kelly's parking lot. The disposition price is $183,000.00 and the proposed re -use is office /retail. -4- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COUNTER OFFER FROM PHILIP J. TRAUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $525,000.00 FOR THE FORMER HARDEE'S RESTAURANT (201 S. MAIN) IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA ITEM 6.13. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued... Mrs. Kolata stated that the potential purchaser and developer of these Parcels will be asked to incorporate the former American Bank building into their project. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1711 Setting the Fair Re -Use Value of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Disposition Parcel C4 -39A and 39B) d. Commission approval requested for Proposal Guidelines, Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Proposal Guidelines, Bid Specifications and Design Considerations for Parcels C4 -39A and 39B in the South Bend Central Development Area. -5- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1711 SETTING THE FAIR RE -USE VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (DISPOSITION PARCEL C4 -39A AND 39B) COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL GUIDELINES, BID SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR PARCELS C4 -39A AND 39B IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. Commission approval requested to publish the Notice of Intended Sale of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area with publication dates of October 8, 1999, and October 15, 1999, and receipt of Bids at 10:00 a.m., on November 5, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Doncho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the Director to publish the Notice of Intended Sale of Property in the South Bend Central Development Area (Parcels C4 -39A and 39B) with publication dates of October 8, 1999, and October 15, 1999, and receipt of Bids at 10:00 a.m., on November 5, 1999. f. Commission approval requested for proposal from Peirce & Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Enterprise Drive) Mrs. Kolata stated that the proposal received from Peirce & Associates was in the amount of $27,000.00 to provide a land survey and engineering services for the design of the extension of Enterprise Drive south to the south line of the subdivision and a new street east to the east line of the subdivision. This replaces a previous proposal from Peirce in the amount of $13,000, which was only for the street to the east. 10'1 COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR TO PUBLISH THE NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (PARCELS C4 -39A AND 39B) WITH PUBLICATION DATES OF OCTOBER 8, 1999, AND OCTOBER 15, 1999, AND RECEIPT OF BIDS AT 10:00 A.M., ON NOVEMBER 5, 1999 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) L continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Peirce & Associates for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Enterprise Drive) g. Commission approval requested for proposal for demolition services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Alley Adjacent to Senor Kelly's) Mrs. Kolata stated that the improvements in the alley adjacent to the former Senor Kelly's building have fallen into disrepair and need to be demolished, removed and disposed of The three proposals received were from Underground Services in the amount of $5,400.00, Warner & Sons in the amount of $8,560.00 and Torok Excavating & Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $5,800.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Underground Services. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Underground Services in the amount of $5,400.00 for demolition services in the South Bend Central Development Area. -7- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM PEIRCE & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (ENTERPRISE DRIVE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 (Alley Adjacent to Senor Kelly's) h. Commission approval requested for Change Order Agreement with L.L. Geans for Concrete Work in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated on July 2, 1999, the Redevelopment Commission accepted a proposal from L.L. Geans to remove and replace the deteriorating concrete pad entry-way in front of Osco Drug Mart in downtown South Bend. Once the work began, it was discovered the entry-way was actually part of Osco's basement ceiling and this discovery resulted in additional material and labor being needed. The initial contract was in the amount of $1,350.00. The Change Order Agreement received from L.L. Geans was in the amount of $780.00 for the additional material and labor costs, bringing the new total contract amount to $2,130.00. The staff recommends accepting the Change Order Agreement. Upon a motion Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the Change Order Agreement from L.L. Geans in the amount of $780.00 for Concrete Work in the South Bend Central Development Area. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE CHANGE ORDER AGREEMENT FROM L.L. GEANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $780.00 FOR CONCRETE WORK IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. Commission approval requested for proposals for appraisal services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Bell Parts Supply) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Bell Parts Supply building needs to be appraised for acquisition as part of the Studebaker Museum project. The three proposals received were from DL Carpenter in the amount of $750.00, R.E. Pitts & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,500.00 and Jerome E. Michaels, Inc. in the amount of $2,800.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposals from DL Carpenter and Jerome E. Michaels. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from DL Carpenter in the amount of $750.00 and Jerome E. Michaels in the amount of $2,800.00 for appraisal services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Bell Parts Supply) j. Commission approval requested for proposals for appraisal services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (52738 Olive Road) In COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM DL CARPENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00 AND JEROME E. MICHAELS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800.00 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (BELL PARTS SUPPLY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued... Mrs. Kolata stated that the homeowner of 52738 Olive Road contacted the Department of Redevelopment asking if the Commission was interested in purchasing the property. The two appraisals received were from Ralph D. Lauver in the amount of $850.00 and DL Carpenter in the amount of $325.00. The staff recommends accepting both proposals. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from Ralph D. Lauver in the amount of $850.00 and DL Carpenter in the amount of $325.00 for appraisal services in the Airport Economic Development Area. k. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Extension of Water Lines) Mrs. Kolata stated that J.G. Sullivan is having a second building constructed on its property and needs to have the water main lines extended to the new building. -10- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM RALPH D. LAUVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $850.00 AND DL CARPENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $325.00 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued... The two proposals received were from Small, Inc. in the amount of $22,900.00 and Underground Services in the amount of $28,700.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Small, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM by Mr. Donoho and unanimously SMALL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,900.00 FOR carried, the Commission accepted the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (EXTENSION OF proposal from Small, Inc. in the amount WATER LINES) of $22,900.00 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Extension of Water Lines) 1. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Liner for Wetlands) Mrs. Kolata asked permission to table ITEM 6.L. WAS TABLED item 6.1. There was no objection and item 6.1. was tabled. m. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Seed Wetlands Area) Mrs. Kolata stated that seed needs to be put into the wetlands area in the Blackthorn Corporate Park so that the graded wetlands will not erode. It is the intent to have plants put into the wetlands in May of 2000. -11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. continued... The two proposals received were from Foegley Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $13,789.92 and Earth Images, Inc. in the amount of $9,560.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Earth Images, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Earth Images, Inc. in the amount of $9,560.00 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Seed Wetlands Area) n. Commission approval requested for Addendum to Agreement with Grauvogel Associates for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the City entered into an Agreement with Grauvogel & Associates in February 12, 1999, for engineering and hygiene services with the identification and removal of asbestos - containing materials from structures in the southeast neighborhood. An additional structure was added to the list of structures for demolition and this resulted in additional materials and labor being needed. -12- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM EARTH IMAGES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,560.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (SEED WETLANDS AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) n. continued... Also, the original Agreement assumed that all of the structures would be demolished through one bid packet and that has not been the case. Additional time is needed for preparation of additional bid packets. The Addendum received from Grauvogel & Associates was in the amount of $1,740.00. The staff recommends accepting the Addendum to the Agreement and striking the sentence regarding "paying an additional finance charge of 1.5 percent of the outstanding balance will be added to the overdue invoice per month "in the proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the Addendum to the Agreement with Grauvogel & Associates in the amount of $1,740.00 for professional services in Sample -Ewing Development Area, subject to striking the sentence regarding the finance charge of 1.5 percent. o. Commission approval requested to file Petition for Variance in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. (Welsh, Inc.) -13- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GRAUVOGEL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,740.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA, SUBJECT TO STRIKING THE SENTENCE REGARDING THE FINANCE CHARGE OF 1.5 PERCENT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) o. continued... Mrs. Kolata stated that the Department of Redevelopment is in the process of preparing a Contract for Sale of Land for Welsh, Inc. to purchase and develop the property adjacent to its existing business in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Since Redevelopment still owns the property, the Department of Redevelopment must file the petition seeking a variance from the required 25' front setback to a 15' setback on Carbonmill Drive for parking for Welsh, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the Director to file the Petition for Variance in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. (Welsh, Inc) p. Commission approval requested for Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement in connection with property in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. (Welsh, Inc.) Mrs. Kolata stated that an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement from Welsh, Inc. was received. -14- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR TO FILE THE PETITION FOR VARIANCE IN THE U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK (WELSH, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) p. continued... The Agreement will indemnify the City of South Bend and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission against any and all claims and liability arising out of the permitted use of the Commission's land in connection with site work for the construction of a truck parking lot in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement in connection with property in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. (Welsh, Inc) q. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 803 W. Washington. (John Freidline) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $4,450.00 as of July 24, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, 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 803 W. Washington. (John Freidline) -15- COMMISSION APPROVED THE INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY IN THE U.S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK. (WELSH, INC) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 803 W. WASHINGTON. (JOHN FREIDLINE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) r. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 202 Bartlett. (James, Penny and Scott Hughes) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $945.40 as of July 24, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, 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 202 Bartlett. (James, Penny and Scott Hughes) s. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 712 N. Lindsey. (Louis and Mary Seago) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $406.70 as of August 30, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the property at 712 N. Lindsey. (Louis and Mary Seago) -16- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 202 BARTLETT. (JAMES, PENNY AND SCOTT HUGHES) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY AT 712 N. LINDSEY. (LOUIS AND MARY SEAGO) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) t. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 515 N. Harrison. (Ellis Howell) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Certificate of Waiver forgives $670.50 as of April 1, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, 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 515 N. Harrison. (Ellis Howell) u. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage regarding the property at 803 W. Washington. (John Freidline) Mrs. Kolata stated that John Freidline has met all the requirements in connection with the City of South Bend's 10 -year Rental Rehab Loan Program. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage regarding the property at 803 W. Washington. (John Freidline) -17- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 515 N. HARRISON. (ELLIS HOWELL) COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE REGARDING THE PROPERTY AT 803 W. WASHINGTON (JOHN FREIDLINE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) v. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage regarding the property at 202 Bartlett. (James, Penny and Scott Hughes) Mrs. Kolata stated the James, Penny and Scott Hughes have met all the requirements in connection with the City of South Bend's 10 -year Rental Rehab Loan Program. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage regarding the property at 202 Bartlett. (James, Penny and Scott Hughes) w. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 556 N. Twyckenham Dr. (Lylene Cannon) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $4,550.00 at 0% interest for 7 years with monthly payments of $54.17. The grant is in the amount of $4,339.50. Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 556 N. Twyckenham Dr. (Lylene -18- COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE REGARDING THE PROPERTY AT 202 BARTLETT (JAMES, PENNY AND SCOTT HUGHES) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 556 N. TWYCKENHAM DR (LYLENE CANNON) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 Cannon) x. Commission approval requested for Quit -Claim Deed to Dorothy Carter for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that when the Department of Redevelopment purchased the property at 602 Carroll Street, 6" of Dorothy Carter's land was on the survey as belonging to the 602 Carroll St. The 6" of land is not a part of 602 Carroll St. and belongs to Ms. Carter. The Quit -Claim Deed will transfer the 6" of land back to Dorothy Carter. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Quit - Claim Deed to Dorothy Carter for property in the South Bend Central Development Area. y. Staff report on disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that a proposal was received from River of Life Church to purchase the 310' x 165' parking lot at the corner of Bronson and St. Joseph Streets. The parcel of land is part of the former Dreisbach site. -19- COMMISSION APPROVED THE QUIT -CLAIM DEED TO DOROTHY CARTER FOR PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) y. continued... In discussions the staff had with the Church in the past, there were conversations relative to conditions which must be met in order for the property to be sold to River of Life Family Church. Those conditions are as follows: (1) The Commission would be able to retain an easement on the property to allow for use of the parking lot by future land owners of the surrounding properties, specifically the remaining properties on block M19— Parcels 4, 5 and 6, and block M17 and Parcels on C11 in the South Bend Central Development Area. (2) The easement will be in effect 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. (3) River of Life Family Church will make improvements to the parking lot and have it meet all standards according to both the building code, design review code, include screening and landscaping. (4) All improvements to the property must be completed by August 1, 2000. (5) The Commission agrees that any portion of the former Dreisbach site which the Commission would sell in the future will not be used for any type of "adult" business as defined in the municipal code. (6) The City will be responsible for taking down the existing fence located on the property. -20- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) y. continued... The staff recommends accepting the proposal in principal and having Brian Steinke, attorney, draw up the Contract for Sale of Land and bring it the Commission for final approval. The staff also recommends that River of Life Family Church bring a more detailed landscaping plan before the Commission for its consideration. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from River of Life Family Church to purchase the 310' x 165' parking lot at the corner of Bronson and St. Joseph Streets in the South Bend Central Development Area, subject to receiving a more detailed landscaping plan from the church and execution of the Contract for Sale of Land. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that Esprit Decor opened on September 27, 1999. She also reported that on September 28, 1999, the Department of Redevelopment closed with Teachers Credit Union on the property at the southwest corner of Michigan and Washington Streets. -21- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM RIVER OF LIFE FAMILY CHURCH TO PURCHASE THE 310' X 165' PARKING LOT AT THE CORNER OF BRONSON AND ST. JOSEPH STREETS IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, SUBJECT TO RECEIVING A MORE DETAILED LANDSCAPING PLAN FROM THE CHURCH AND DIRECTED THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CONT.) Mrs. Kolata stated that Mayor Steve Luecke made an announcement yesterday on the funding for the 1999 Commercial Corridor program. She also stated that Dynamic Industries will have a groundbreaking ceremony on October 11, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. Mrs. Kolata reported that the City of South Bend hosted the Indiana Planning Association Conference on September 29 and 30, 1999. Owen Rock organized a tour of the Blackthorn area to a group of people from the Indiana Planning Association. Alex Koenig was on an Indiana Planning Association panel today, regarding our commercial corridor program. She also reported that the Historic Preservation Commission has placed the house at 501 W. Colfax under interim protection for six months and is working to have the house declared a historical structure. Mr. Hunt reported that Paula Auburn has asked to be replaced as the Commission's representative on the Blackthorn Owners' Association. A motion was made by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Blake and approved, to appoint Mr. Faccenda as the Commission's representative on the Blackthorn Owners' Association, to take her place on the Board of Directors and to assume all of her responsibilities as previously appointed. C; -22- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - October 1, 1999 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for October 15, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Donoho made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Blake seconded the motion nd the meeting was adjourned at m: Hrunt, President R -23- ADJOURNMENT Ann . Kolata, Director