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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 12-17-9914 SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 17, 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 Member Absent: Legal Counsel: Ms. Marcia Jones 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 Ms. Hedy Robinson, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michele Bush, Economic Development Specialist Planning and Neighborhood Dev. Mr. Marco Mariani, Neighborhood Planner Others: Mr. Ron Radecki, Studebaker Museum Mr. Patrick Billey, Studebaker Museum Mr. John Quickstad, Meadowbrook Golf Mr. Jack Quimby, Meadowbrook Golf Mr. Scott Nissley, Meadowbrook Golf Mr. Rob Bednarz, Meadowbrook Golf Mr. Michael Barnes, Barnes and Thornburg Mr. Roman Piasecki Mr. Jim Cierzniak Mr. Phillip A. Brown, Studebaker Driver's Club Mr. Sean Coleman, Common Council Mr. Hunt noted that the Executive Session will continue immediately following adjournment of the Regular -I- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1999. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1999 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted December 17, 1999 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ann Kolata Alex Koenig Division of Engineering Cal -Pro Fence Co., Inc. D. L. Carpenter Appraisers NIPSCO The County News, Inc. South Bend Tribune Alltel General Fund- Telephone U. S. Postmaster 324 FUND Peirce & Associates Dale C. Park 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Envirocorp Department of Code Enforcement Clean Air Systems, Inc. AEP CW -2- $49.50 $37.69 $15.30 $300.00 $750.00 $6.07 $46.07 $114.64 $83.54 $220.91 $213.25 $2,500.00 $110,000.00 $63,719.18 $790.00 $22,367.75 $288.04 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 420 SBDCA GENERAL ACCOUNT Norwest Bank Indiana N. A. NIPSCO AEP Underground Services CFH Landscape Services AEP Bank One Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted December 17, 1999, and ordered the checks to be released. 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.u. to the agenda. There was no objection and item 6.u. was added to the agenda. a. Commission approval requested for the Blackthorn Golf Course Proposed Pricing for the Year 2000. Mrs. Kolata stated that items 6.a. and 6.b. are related. -3- $214,500.00 $542.03 $357.79 $5,400.00 $2,889.00 $1,038.00 $750.00 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED DECEMBER 17, 1999, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6.U. WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 She stated that item 6.a. is related to the proposed pricing for the Blackthorn Golf Course for the year 2000, and item 6.b. sets the Blackthorn Golf Course Budget for the year 2000, which incorporates the Blackthorn Golf Course Proposed Pricing for the year 2000. Mrs. Kolata also stated that there will be a $1 increase on most of the Blackthorn Golf Course fees for the year 2000 for both residents and non - residents. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Blackthorn Joint Committee recommended both the pricing and budget for the year 2000 to the Commission. Scott Nissley, Meadowbrook Golf, stated fir+' that the three percent rate increase ($1 increase) is appropriate for local and regional golf markets. He also mentioned that there has not been a general price increase for somethime. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE BLACKTHORN GOLF by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, COURSE PROPOSED PRICING FOR THE YEAR 2000 the Commission approved the Blackthorn Golf Course Proposed Pricing for the Year 2000. b. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1721. Mrs. Kolata asked permission to enter the following items 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 December 3, 1999. -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Mrs. Kolata stated that item 6.b. sets the Blackthorn Golf Course Budget for the Year 2000. The Budget lists projected income and operating expenses and shows that there will be sufficient funds to make the lease payments on the bond issue. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone that wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1721. Jim Ciermiak stated "I would like to congratulate the Redevelopment Department and Meadowbrook Golf on the success of the Blackthorn Golf Course. For someone who was very skeptical about the golf course, it is good to see that you're not always right about some things —I was wrong about Blackthorn. The numbers have always been very positive right from the start and seem to be continuing. I do have one concern and would like to have you address it briefly: Will the opening of Notre Dame's Golf Course have an impact on Blackthorn? " Mrs. Kolata stated that was something that the Blackthorn Joint Committee was obviously very interested in. She also stated that it is believed that some outings which currently are at Blackthorn, and certainly those that are Notre Dame related, will go to Notre Dame's new Golf Course. The Blackthorn Joint Committee has information regarding the prices of Notre Dame's new golf course. She commented that Blackthorn will feel some impact from Notre Dame's new golf course, but Meadowbrook Golf Course is confident that Blackthorn Golf Course will reach its -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 projected 30,000 rounds of golf for the year 2000. Scott Nissley stated that the opening of Notre Dame's golf course will possibly be a positive impact in terms of drawing more golfers to South Bend that will use both facilities. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing regarding Resolution No. 1721 for whatever action the Commission wished to take. c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1721 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2000, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Blackthorn Golf Course) Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1721 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2000, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Blackthorn Golf Course) d. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1723. in COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1721 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Mrs. Kolata asked permission to enter the following items 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 December 3, 1999, a memo from Michael Giulioni stating that the Notice of Public Hearing was sent to the affected property owners and registered neighborhood associations on December 6, 1999, and one written remonstrance has been received from Michael Barnes, Barnes and Thornburg, on behalf of Patricia J. Bell owner of 210 W. Monroe St. Mrs. Kolata read the remonstrance to the Commission for its consideration and it is as follows: "To The Redevelopment Commission of the City of South Bend, AWN Department of Redevelopment. The undersigned, PATRICIA J. BELL, owner of real property in the City of South Bend, Indiana, opposes and hereby remonstrates AGAINST Resolution No. 1723 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan by adding the following parcels of land to the list of property to be acquired within the South Bend Central Development Area: Parcels C14 -1, 2 & 3, tax key # 18 -3015- 0575, owner Patricia J. Bell of the property at 210 W. Monroe Street, for the reasons that the amendment does not meet the statutory requirements of , inter alia, Indiana Code § §36- 7 -1 -3, 36- 7 -14 -15 and 36- 7- 14 -41." Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1723 amends the South Bend Central C, South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Development Area Development Plan by adding the properties at 210 W. Monroe St. owned by Patricia J. Bell and 215 S. Main St. owned by William E. Lee Family Trust to the acquisition list. She also stated that the property at 215 S. Main St. does not have a structure on it and the property at 210 W. Monroe is where the Bell Parts Supply Company is located. Mrs. Kolata stated that the reason for adding those two properties to the South Bend Central Development Area is twofold: (1) The acquisition of the property at 210 W. Monroe Street is in connection with the expansion of the new Studebaker Museum; (2) The acquisition of the property at 215 S. Main Street is needed in order to expand the property which is being acquired at the corner of Main and Jefferson in connection with assembling a site for a new Class A downtown office building. She presented the Comprehensive Site Plan of the downtown area to the Commission for its consideration. Mrs. Kolata stated that approximately two years ago this Site Plan was presented to the Commission identifying the potential sites for new development and the key areas which could be used. Mrs. Kolata stated that the property at the corner of Main and Jefferson Streets was identified as one of the sites for the new Class A office development. The property at 215 S. Main Street is south of the new Class A office site and is needed in order to enlarge that IL -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 site. The staff expects that the Commision would require of a minimum 60,000 sf of new Class A office space at that site. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone that wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1723. Michael Barnes stated that "Bell Parts Supply owns a series of these parts stores across northern Indiana and it is a thriving business. We filed our remonstrance to insure the owner's rights and to follow the statutory provisions. I must say in all fairness that we've already met with Ann Kolata and Michael Giulioni of the Redevelopment staff. I'm here simply to insure Bell's rights but understand the process which is on going here including the Studebaker Museum's commercials that we've all seen on television. In our conversations we most certainly want to emphasize both to the Commissioners, Economic Development and the community that the Bell's have a thriving and ongoing business. We are working with and will continue to work with Redevelopment in an effort to relocate the Bell's, specifically, if it can be worked out in the general area of the Bell's current business operation. All of us with some history of South Bend understand that the purchase and improvement of the old bus station was a large plus for the community at a time when it was completed. We certainly will be cooperative but insistent upon the rights under the statutes and don't L -9- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 anticipate that there will be any sort of ill - will here but insist that the Bell's rights be protected. " Mr. Ron Radecki, President of the Board of Trustees of the Studebaker Museum, presented a site plan of the proposed new Studebaker Museum to the Commission for its consideration. He stated that the property at 210 W. Monroe Street will be the gateway to the new site. The new building which will be constructed on the site referenced above will have an "open" parking lot with 126 parking spaces. The parking lot has been designed to work adjacent with Coveleski Stadium. The Cove's patrons will be able to use the Studebaker Museum parking lot for major events and vice versa. Mr. Radecki also stated that a children's science park will be constructed. The park will be built on the Bell parking lot and on the space north of the new museum. The children's science center will be an enclosed space with a fence for protection. Mr. Hunt asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1723. There was no one else who wished to speak. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1723 Amending the South Bend Central Development Area. -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1723 Amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan. E Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1724. Mrs. Kolata asked permission to enter the following items 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 December 3, 1999. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1724 sets the Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Plaza Budget for the Year 2000. Mr. Hunt opened the public hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1724. There was no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1724. Mr. Hunt closed the public hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1724 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2000, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Plaza) -11- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1723 AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1724 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2000, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Leighton Plaza Retail Space and Plaza) h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1726 of the Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 from the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1726 states the Commission's intent to appropriate $3,700,000 to pay expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area and sets the public hearing for January 7, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1726 of the Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 from the Airport -12- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1724 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. (LEIGHTON PLAZA RETAIL SPACE AND PLAZA) COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1726 OF THE COMMISSION DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 FROM THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund. i. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1727 of the Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) from the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) Special Fund. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1727 states the Commission's intent to appropriate $1,860,000 to pay expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area and sets a public hearing for January 7, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1727 of the Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) from the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) Special Fund. j. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1728 of the Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public -13- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1727 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE - EWING ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) FROM THE SAMPLE - EWING ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1A) from the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1A) Special Fund. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1728 states the Commission's intent to appropriate $1,860,000 to pay expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area and sets a public hearing for January 7, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1728 of the Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. IA) from the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1 A) Special Fund. k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1729 approving the transfer of real property to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Marco Mariani, Neighborhood Planner, stated that the properties being transferred are in connection with American Home Dreams, Inc.'s project in the southeast neighborhood. The properties will be transferred to the -14- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1728 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) FROM THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Board of Public Works, which will subsequently transfer the properties to American Home Dreams, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1729 approving the transfer of real property to the City of South Bend, Indiana. 1. Commission approval requested for Amendment to Listing Contract with Stone Real Estate Group for the Blackthorn Corporate Park. Mrs. Kolata stated that Amendment #1 to the Listing Contract with Stone Group is in connection with the Blackthorn Corporate Park. The Amendment amends the Listing Contract between Stone Group ( "Broker ") and the Redevelopment Commission ( "Owner ") executed June 5, 1998 ( "Listing Contract "). The term of the Listing Contract is extended for an additional 24 -month period under all of the same terms and conditions set forth in Paragraph 2 of the Listing Contract. The Listing Contract will expire on December 31, 2001. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Listing Contract with Stone Real Estate Group for the Blackthorn Corporate Park. m. Commission approval requested for Amendment to Listing Contract with -15- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1729 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDMENT TO LISTING CONTRACT WITH STONE REAL ESTATE GROUP FOR THE BLACKTHORN CORPORATE PARK South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Stone Real Estate Group for property in the South Bend Central Development Area, Sample -Ewing Development Area and Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that Amendment #2 to the Listing Contract with Stone Group is in connection with the Airport Economic Development Area, Sample -Ewing Development Area and South Bend Central Development Area. The Amendment amends Paragraph 2 of the Listing Contract to extend the term for an additional 24 -month period. The new termination date is December 31, 2001. The amendment also increases the minimum broker's fee for property in the Studebaker Corridor from $3,000 to $4,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Listing Contract with Stone Real Estate Group for property in the South Bend Central Development Area, Sample -Ewing Development Area and Airport Economic Development Area. n. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services for property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: German Township) Mrs. Kolata stated that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of -16- COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDMENT TO LISTING CONTRACT WITH STONE REAL ESTATE GROUP FOR PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA AND AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 approximately 17 acres of land near the toll road needs to be conducted. The three proposals received were from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,100, Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $1,300 and Cole Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,200.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,100.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from The Abonmarche Group in the amount of $1,100.00 for professional services for property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: German Township) o. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Corporate Park: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment) Mrs. Kolata stated that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of 100 acres of land in the Blackthorn Corporate Park needs to be conducted. The two proposals received were from Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $2,700.00 and Cole Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,500.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $3,500.00. -17- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM THE ABONMARCHE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT: GERMAN TOWNSHIP) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $3,500.00 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Blackthorn Corporate Park: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment). p. Commission approval requested for Contract for Sale of Land in connection with property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Rollins Truck Leasing Company) Mrs. Kolata stated that Rollins Truck Leasing Company presented its proposed AWN project to the Commission on July 16, 1999. Rollins Truck Leasing Company proposed to purchase 6.77 acres of land in order to construct a 13,500 sf masonry building in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park. At that time the Commission agreed to enter into a Contract for Sale of Land with Rollins Truck Leasing Company and directed Brian Steinke to draft the final Contract and bring it before the Commission for its consideration. This is that Contract. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Contract for Sale of Land in connection with property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Rollins Truck Leasing Company) q. Staff report on acquisition of property C, -18- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM WIGHTMAN PETRIE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (BLACKTHORN CORPORATE PARK: PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (ROLLINS TRUCK LEASING COMPANY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Hamilton) Mrs. Kolata submitted the following staff report to the Commission for its consideration: In February 1998, we sent a purchase offer for the Hamilton property located at the southeast corner of Lafayette and Tutt Streets (key numbers 18- 3042 -1607, 18- 3042 -1608, 18 -3042- 1609 and 18- 3042 - 1610). Since that time we have had discussions with Mr. Hamilton concerning Redevelopment's purchase of this property and Hamilton's purchase from us of the lot at the northeast corner of Franklin and Sample Streets. In spite of lengthy negotiations, we have not been able to come to an agreement with them on this transaction. Because of this, it is the staff recommendation that the Commission withdraw its purchase offer for the property at Tutt and Lafayette Streets. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the Director to withdraw the purchase offer for the Hamilton property at the southeast corner of Lafayette and Tutt Streets in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Hamilton) r. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Parcel 9: A.C. Rich) Mrs. Kolata read the following staff report to the Commission for its consideration: In -19- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR TO WITHDRAW THE PURCHASE OFFER FOR THE HAMILTON PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAFAYETTE AND TUTT STREETS IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (HAMILTON) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 August 1998, the Commission accepted a proposal from Mr. Richard Boocher of A. C. Rich & Company, Inc. for the purchase of Parcel 9A in the Studebaker Corridor portion of the Sample -Ewing Development Area. This lot is located at the northeast corner of Garst and Lafayette Streets. Since that time, we have been working with Mr. Boocher and his representatives to reach agreement on a Contract for Sale of Land for this property. To date we have been unable to do so. In the fall of 1998 Mr. Boocher asked if he could use this lot for parking until he completed the purchase of the property and the Commission approved this request to use the lot for parking. Since that time, Mr. Boocher has used it for storage of materials in addition to parking of vehicles. The property has been partially fenced and has a great amount of materials piled on it. This is in violation of the permission that the Commission gave for parking and has resulted in an extremely messy and unsightly lot. Because we do not seem to be able to get a signed Contract from Mr. Boocher, the staff recommends that the Commission revoke its acceptance of the proposal from A. C. Rich & Company, Inc. and notify Mr. Boocher to cease using the property for parking and to immediately remove all materials from the property. It is the staff's recommendation that Mr. Boocher remove everything from the lot no later than December 31, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded COMMISSION REVOKED ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL FROM A.C. RICH & COMPANY, INC. AND IL -20- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission revoked its acceptance of the proposal from A.C. Rich & Company, Inc. and directed the staff to notify Mr. Boocher to cease using the property for parking and to immediately remove all materials from the property in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. s. Commission approval requested for Satisfaction of Obligation and Release of Mortgage in connection with the property at 235 East Fox Street. (Alfonso Cardenas and Northern Oak Homes, Inc.) Mrs. Kolata stated that Alfonso Cardenas and Northern Oak Homes, Inc. have received all of the Waivers of the 10 -year Rental Rehab Loan Program with the exception of 1995. In order to release the mortgage, a balance of $850.00 was payable by Alfonso Cardenas and Northern Oak Homes, Inc. regarding the property at 235 E. Fox Street. The check was received on 12/7/99 for $850.00 payable to the City of South Bend/Bureau of Housing. They have now met all requirements of the loan. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Satisfaction of Obligations and Release of Mortgage in connection with the property at 235 E. Fox Street. (Alfonso Cardenas and Northern Oak Homes, Inc.) t. Commission approval requested for C -21- DIRECTED THE STAFF TO NOTIFY MR. BOOCHER TO CEASE USING THE PROPERTY FOR PARKING AND TO IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ALL MATERIALS FROM THE PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION APPROVED THE SATISFACTION OF OBLIGATIONS AND RELEASE OF MORTGAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY AT 235 E. FOX STREET. (ALFONSO CARDENAS AND NORTHERN OAK HOMES, INC) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 743 N. Blaine. (Housing Development Corporation) Mrs. Kolata stated that the Waiver forgives $750.00 as of October 1, 1999. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab Loan Program for property at 743 N. Blaine. (Housing Development Corporation) u. Commission approval requested for proposal from Envirocorp, Inc. for professional services in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (Oliver Plow Works) Mrs. Kolata stated that nine wells need to be sampled at the Oliver Plow Works site. The proposal received from Envirocorp, Inc. was in the amount of $2,500.00. The staff recommends accepting the proposal. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Envirocorp, Inc. in the amount of $2,500.00 for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Oliver Plow Works) 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that the closing with C, -22- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 743 N. BLAINE. (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM ENVIROCORP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. (OLIVER PLOW WORKS) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 17, 1999 Rollins Truck Leasing Company is scheduled to take place today. She also reported that the closing with J.B. Investments is scheduled for today. Mrs. Kolata reported that closing on the purchase of the residential Dale Parks property on the west side of the Bypass will take place today. She also reported that the Portage Avenue Corridor Plan has been received. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: The next Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for January 7, 2000, 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. Faccenda seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President -23- ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director