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South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 25, 2020
9:30 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/RDC062520
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Don Inks, Vice-President
Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Jake Teshka, Commissioner
Troy Warner, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Kyle Silveus
Charlotte Brach
Zach Hurst
Jeff Jarnecke
Aladean Rose
Leslie Biek
Stacia Reuswatt
James Harris
DCI
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
VPA
Legal
Legal Intern
Legal Intern
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2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 11, 2020
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, June 11, 2020.
3. Approval of Claims
• Ratified Claims Submitted June 25, 2020
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the ratified claims
submitted on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Lease (Fatbird)
Mr. Jarnecke presented Lease (Fatbird). This is a lease for a new tenant Fatbird
for the building attached to the Morris Center. Tapastrie the former occupant of
the building ended their business February 2020. Fatbird, LLC had been in talks
with Tapastrie to purchase fixtures and equipment since the beginning of the year.
Due to the pandemic their venture has been on hold. They are ready to move
forward with their business which will consist of comfort food including fried
chicken, family friendly atmosphere and a bar area starting July 1, 2020. This is
for a 3-year lease including 4 principal partners that have been in the community
for 10+ years including operators and chefs of other businesses. The terms for
the main level (3,500 sq. ft) will be leased at $9 a sq. ft with an option to lease the
basement space (2,500 sq. ft) into a bar or similar concept at $7 a sq. ft. Fatbird,
LLC has worked with the city legal department in case of further pandemic
shutdowns putting either a stoppage or abatement on rent. Commission approval
is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Lease (Fatbird)
submitted on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
2. Real Estate Purchase Agreement (Indiana Michigan Power Co)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented Real Estate Purchase Agreement (Indiana Michigan
Power Co). The City has been working with AEP for about a year in placement for
a new microgrid system. This new system will be placed in the lower 1/3 part of
the old Hamilton Towing block lot. AEP will be working with Notre Dame in
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relationship to turbo machinery. This will include a welcome center. Commission
approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Teshka, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Real Estate Purchase
Agreement (Indian Michigan Power Co) submitted on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
3. First Amendment to Purchase Agreement Real Estate (Metro Fibernet, LLC)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented First Amendment to Purchase Agreement Real
Estate (Metro Fibernet, LLC). Metro Fibernet is a provider for many of the school
systems throughout Indiana. Now they will be including consumer and
commercial service in South Bend. This will be their central hub near the Dew
Drop Inn by the substation for $30,000. The Amendment includes the requirement
of the city picking up the Tutt Street bricks located in the alleyway which has been
vacated. This amendment will extend the closing date to September 2020 due to
some variances. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved First Amendment to
Purchase Agreement Real Estate (Metro Fibernet, LLC) submitted on
Thursday, June 25, 2020.
4. Professional Services Agreement (EPOCH)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented Professional Services Agreement (EPOCH). The city
has been working with Great Lakes Capital that owns the parking garage at 211 S.
Michigan Street and serves the residents of Robertson’s Apartments. When
purchasing the parking garage, it was understood there would be much repair
needed to the facility. One of the final elements was the elevators which is critical
to renters. The city met with GLC and EPOCH to help facilitate the elevator
towers costs at $500,000 which was previously approved through the
Redevelopment Commission. There was a mix-up in the payment process. This
agreement is in action to make correct the payment which should have been to
EPOCH. Commission approval is requested subject to approval of item 5A7.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission Professional Services Agreement
(EPOCH) subject to approval of item 5A7 submitted on Thursday, June 25,
2020.
5. Budget Request (Sample_Sheridan)
Mr. Silveus presented Budget Request (Sample_Sheridan). This budget request
is for improvements to the intersection of Sample and Sheridan. The
improvements include new traffic signals and equipment, turning radius to
accommodate large trucks along Sheridan to the south and will have new ADA
compliant curb ramps along with adjacent sidewalk replacements. Commission
approval is requested.
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Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Teshka, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(Sample_Sheridan) submitted on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
6. Budget Request (Ignition Park Charging Station)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented Budget Request (Ignition Park Charging Station).
This budget request is for amenities in the AEP lot including 6 car charging
stations with future expansion for up to 12. Press Ganey will have 300-500
employees, ND Turbo, city and other companies are housed in this area. We
have also established an area for food trucks to park along with a picnic area. We
are asking for $250,000 and plan to complete this project this year. Commission
approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by President Jones, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request (Ignition Park
Charging Station) submitted on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
7. Second Amendment (112 West Jefferson)
Mr. Buckenmeyer presented Second Amendment (112 West Jefferson). The
second amendment is asking for an additional $5,000 to safely complete the
elevator and towers at 211 S Michigan St parking garage. Commission approval
is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Second Amendment
(112 West Jefferson) submitted on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
6. Progress Reports
A. Tax Abatement
B. Common Council
C. Other
1. Progress Report on 315 Jefferson presented by Mr. Buckenmeyer from
Cressy. They have put a lot of work in rehabbing the facilities. Abon
Marche has relocated their headquarters including employees from
Michigan. They are thrilled with the assistance of the city and note they
have office space available.
7. Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
8. Adjournment
Thursday, June 25, 2020, 9:59 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia Jones, President