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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 02-04-00v SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 4, 2000 1308 County -City Building 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Meridian Title Corporation Mr. Michael Donoho, Vice - President Armstrong Stamp Manufacturing Ms. Marcia Jones Member Absent: Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Legal Counsel: Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director South Bend Tribune Mrs. Vangelean Urbanski, Recording Secretary Building Dept. Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Business Systems, Inc. Mr. Alex Koenig, Economic Development Specialist Baker & Daniels Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc. Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Hedy Robinson, Economic Development Specialist 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21,2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2000. 3. CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted February 4, 2000, for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT First USA Financial Services $411.48 Meridian Title Corporation $50.00 Armstrong Stamp Manufacturing $35.00 Dainty Maid Bake Shop $19.96 PAC Bannerworks/Plastimatic Arts $12.15 Tri- County News $169.05 South Bend Tribune $29.21 Building Dept. $6,739.92 Business Systems, Inc. $301.79 Baker & Daniels $1,110.00 Lang, Feeney & Associates, Inc. $1,750.00 4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) 324 FUND Abonmarche Consultants of Indiana L.L.C. $124.50 HRP Construction, Inc. $72,579.00 AEP $13.65 Trans Tech Electric, Inc. $3,487.89 J.F. New & Associates, Inc. $171.00 Owners' Association at Blackthorn, Inc. $46,744.34 Small, Inc. $2,640.00 Small, Inc. $197,648.93 Shamrock Network Design $1,075.00 Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. $2,700.00 CBLD $5.18 Rieth -Riley Construction Co., Inc. $63,767.65 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Envirocorp $9,814.28 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. $7,450.00 Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS seconded b Ms. Jones and unanimous) SUBMITTED FEBRUARY 4, 2000, AND y y carried, the Commission approved the ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED Claims submitted February 4, 2000, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1735. Mrs. Kolata asked that the following items be entered into the record: Affidavits from the South Bend Tribune and Tri- County News that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in those newspapers on January 21, 2000. -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) a. continued.... Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1735 sets the South Bend Central Development Area Building Operations Budget. She stated that this is a new fund which will be used to track income coming in from the Wayne Garage, both the parking area and retail space, the Palais Royale retail space and to pay the expenses of those operations. Mrs. Kolata stated that the building operations of those facilities were previously included in the Tax Incremental Financing fund, and that Cathy Roemer, Controller, felt that it would be better to set up the South Bend Central Development Area Building Operations as its own fund. This would make it clearer as to what income and expenses are for these operations. She also stated that the primary income of the facilities noted above comes from the parking garage. Mrs. Kolata also stated that approximately $3,400 needs to be transferred from Fund 420, which is the South Bend Central Development Area fund, into the Building Operations Fund in order to balance it. This Fund must balance by the end of the year 2000. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing regarding Resolution No. 1735 for anyone who wished to speak. There was no one who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 1735. Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. -3- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1735 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. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1735 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 c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1738 relating to acquisition of property within the South Bend Central Development Area by Eminent Domain. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1738 authorizes two purchase offers to be sent relative to the properties at 215 S. Main St. and 210 W. Monroe St. One of the properties is a vacant lot and the other is the Bell Parts property. If an agreement cannot be reached between the City of South Bend and the property owners within a 30 -day period, Resolution No. 1738 authorizes the purchase of the property through Eminent Domain. COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1735 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 -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1739 Commending Hardie Blake for Meritorious Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Hunt read Resolution No. 1739 as follows: WHEREAS, many people express concern about urban problems and their impact upon the community; and WHEREAS, some people demonstrate their concern by personal involvement in the process of seeking solutions; and WHEREAS, a very few people are both willing and able to bring a degree of dedication and leadership that culminates in real, measurable progress, enriching the life of the community; and WHEREAS, Hardie Blake has shown such leadership in honorably serving as a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission from March 1998 to November 1998; and WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Hardie has had an active role in projects such as the Blackthorn golf course, Blackthorn Corporate Park, new housing in the Southeast neighborhood and the West Washington- Chapin Development Area, the Leighton Plaza project and the Morris Performing Arts Center; and WHEREAS, Hardie has never forgotten the public that he serves and has been committed to the public process of decision making. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Hardie Blake for his commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks him for the outstanding contributions he has made, and -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. continued.... declares it will sincerely miss his insight and presence at future meetings. Mr. Hunt stated that it has been an honor to have Hardie Blake serve on the Redevelopment Commission and he will be missed. Mr. Hunt wished Mr. Blake success in all his future endeavors. Hardie Blake stated that his short stay in the public sector has been informative, rewarding and interesting. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1739 Commending Hardie Blake for Meritorious Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1740 Commending Michael Donoho for Extraordinary Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Hunt read Resolution No. 1740 as follows: WHEREAS, Michael Donoho has been a member of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since August 1983; and WHEREAS, during more than sixteen years on the Commission Mike has had an active role in projects such as the East Bank and East Race Waterway, Monroe Park, Teachers Credit Union, One Michiana Square, the re- opening of Michigan Street, Coveleski Stadium, the Pointe at St. COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1739 COMMENDING HARDIE BLAKE FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Ell South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued.... Joseph Apartments, West Washington Homes, the Studebaker Corridor project, Central High School Apartments, Stephenson Mill Apartments, Blackthorn Golf Course, Blackthorn Corporate Park, the College Football Hall of Fame, Southeast Heritage Homes, 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, the Leighton Plaza project and the Morris Performing Arts Center; and WHEREAS, Mike always looked for a way to make projects happen in a way that benefitted South Bend; and WHEREAS, Mike brought his lengthy experience in the construction industry to the Commission and provided valuable assistance to the Commission as they proceeded with many large projects in the redevelopment areas; and WHEREAS, Mike unselfishly gave of his time for the betterment of the community with no concern for individual honor or recognition, although he played an instrumental role in setting policy and negotiating through the details of many important projects; and WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Commission Mike often had to make some difficult decisions that were not popular with all segments of the community, but which he felt were vital for South Bend; and WHEREAS, Mike has never forgotten the public that he serves and has been committed to the public process of decision making; and WHEREAS, Mike has taken a new job in Dayton, -7- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued.... Ohio, and is now retiring from service on the Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Michael Donoho for his extraordinary commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks his for the outstanding contributions he has made and declares it will sincerely miss his diligent work and his presence at future meetings. Upon a motion by Mr. Hunt, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1740 Commending Michael Donoho for Extraordinary Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Hunt stated that it has been an honor to have Michael Donoho serve on the Redevelopment Commission and wished Mr. Donoho the best of luck in his future endeavors. Mayor Steve Luecke thanked both Hardie Blake and Michael Donoho for the work they both have done for the Redevelopment Commission. He also stated that the work that the Commission does for the citizens of the City of South Bend is very important. Mayor Luecke stated that the growth we see in all the Redevelopment areas is due to commitment and dedication of the Commission and the Redevelopment staff. He thanked each of the Redevelopment Commissioners for COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1740 COMMENDING MICHAEL DONOHO FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued.... all of the hard work they do. Mayor Luecke presented Hardie Blake and Michael Donoho with a Seal of the City of South Bend to remind them of all the hard work they have done for South Bend. Ann Kolata stated that the Redevelopment staff will miss both of them. Michael Donoho stated that serving on the Redevelopment Commission has really been a great experience for him. f. Filing of Resolution No. 1741 Amending the Sample -Ewing Development Area Development Plan and Setting a Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1747 for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, March 3, 2000. Mrs. Kolata stated that Resolution No. 1741 amends the Plan by adding three properties to the acquisition list. The first property is owned by Indiana & Michigan Electric Company. This property is a former substation just west of the Standard Surplus building. The acquisition of this particular property is needed as part of the new St. Joseph County Jail located on Sample Street. The second property is a house located at 1315 South Fellows. This property needs to be acquired in connection with the road improvements on Fellows Street just north of Broadway. The last property is located at 133 Broadway. The Redevelopment Commission previously considered purchasing this property. A remonstrance was received at that meeting from Kevin Butler, attorney, representing the property owner. The Commission In South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) f. continued.... was informed that the property owner intended to construct a new house on the property, but that has never taken place. The Department of Redevelopment intends to acquire this piece of property. Mrs. Kolata also stated that Resolution No. 1741 sets the Public Hearing for March 3, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the Director to File Resolution No. 1741 Amending the Sample -Ewing Development Area Development Plan and Setting the Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1741 for 10;00 a.m., on Friday, March 3, 2000. g. Commission approval requested for Lease with Cort Furniture Rental Corporation for Retail Space No. 5 in the Leighton Plaza Retail Space in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that Cort Furniture proposes to lease Retail Space No. 5 for five years and nine months. No rent payment will be due for the first nine months of the Lease. This is to allow the tenant to make interior improvements to the retail space. At the end of the five - year period, the base rent will be $14,535, per year or $1,211.25, per month, ($9.50 per square foot). There are two five -year renewal options. The rent will increase to $10.40 a square foot and $11.40 a square foot during the two five -year renewal option periods. COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR TO FILE RESOLUTION NO. 1741 AMENDING THE SAMPLE -EWWG DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1741 FOR 10;00 A.M., ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2000 -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. continued.... The City of South Bend will build out the space and provide allowances for the tenant to make some improvements. Ms. Jones stated that there is a typographic error on page 2 of the Lease. She stated that the Lease lists the annual rent at $145,353 and it should be $14,535. Mrs. Kolata stated that correction will be made. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Lease with Cort Furniture Rental Corporation for Retail Space No. 5 in the Leighton Plaza Retail Space in the South Bend Central Development Area. h. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Replat: Design of Road) Mrs. Kolata stated that a parcel of land adjacent to the U.S. 31 Industrial Park is being developed. The road in the U.S. 31 Industrial Park will need to be extended into this property. The Developer of the property is willing to share in the cost of constructing the road. COMMISSION APPROVED THE LEASE WITH CORT FURNITURE RENTAL CORPORATION FOR RETAIL SPACE NO. 5 IN THE LEIGHTON PLAZA RETAIL SPACE IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA -11- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued.... She also stated that three proposals were received from the Abonmarche Group of Indiana, L.L.C. in the amount of $49,100, Wightman Schaeffer, Inc. in the amount of $33,500 and Danch, Hamer & Associates in the amount of $35,560. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Wightman Schaeffer, Inc. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Wightman Schaeffer, Inc. in the amount of $33,500.00 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Replat: Design of Road) i. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Disposition Appraisals) Mrs. Kolata stated that there are approximately 19 acres of land north of Brick Road and west of the U.S. 31 Bypass, which are owned by the Redevelopment Commission. The intent is to dispose of the land for residential development. The 19 acres of land need to be re- appraised in order to dispose of the property. The three proposals received were from Ralph Lauver in the amount of $1,750.00, Douglas Carpenter in the amount of $350.00 and R.E. Pitts & Associates in the amount of $2,000. Two appraisals are needed and the staff recommends accepting the proposals from Ralph Lauver and Douglas Carpenter. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM WIGHTMAN SCHAEFFER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,500.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (REPLAT: DESIGN OF ROAD) -12- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i. continued.... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposals from Ralph Lauver in the amount of $1,750.00 and Douglas Carpenter in the amount of $350.00 for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. j. Commission approval requested for Order of Bankruptcy Court in connection with the property at 1316 S. Michigan Street in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the property at 1316 S. Michigan Street is the former Michigan Street Adult Bookstore. At one point, the building and the business were owned by one firm. Previously, the business was sold to a group which relocated it to S. Main Street. The building was owned by a partnership. The partnership dissolved and then went into bankruptcy. There were some conversations about the property in late November and December of 1999 that if the property owner came in with an offer of $90,000, the City would agree to this as a settlement. The City originally paid $129,500 into the court as a result of the condemnation, so the City will receive $39,500 back after the case is settled. COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM RALPH LAUVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750.00 AND DOUGLAS CARPENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $350.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA -13- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued.... Upon a motion by Mr. Donoho, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Order of the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the property at 1316 S. Michigan Street in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. k. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata asked permission to table item 6.k. There was no objection and item 6.k. was tabled. 1. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Completion in connection with the property at 4404 E. Williams Richardson Court in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Rick E. Newman) Mrs. Kolata stated that Rick Newman, the owner of Crystal Mountain Water, has completed all of the requirements in connection with the Contract for Sale of Land with the Redevelopment Commission. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Completion in connection with the property at 4404 E. William Richardson Court in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Rick E. Newman) COMMISSION APPROVED THE ORDER OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY AT 1316 S. MICHIGAN STREET IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA ITEM 6.K. WAS TABLED COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY AT 4404 E. WILLIAM RICHARDSON COURT IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA. (RICK E. NE WMAN -14- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) m. Commission approval requested for Amendment to Contract for Purchase and Sale of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the Amendment is related to the parking lot just south of Hardee's. The Redevelopment Commission has an Agreement with 1 S` Source Corporation in terms of the price of the property. The Agreement was contingent on the City of South Bend purchasing all of the other property at the Main and Jefferson site and working with 1 s` Source Corporation on replacing the parking. The City of South Bend's deadline is the end of February of this year. The Amendment extends the deadline to November 1, 2001. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Donoho and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to the Contract for Purchase and Sale of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata stated that the Children's Museum in Leighton Memorial Healthplex is scheduled to open on Saturday, February 12, 2000. She also stated that CDM intend to vacate the space in the Leighton Plaza retail space at the end of February 2000. COMMISSION APPROVED THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA -15- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - February 4, 2000 Mrs. Kolata stated that quotes have been received in connection with the demolition of the Hardee's building, and the bid should be awarded at the Board of Works meeting on Monday. She also stated that the painting of the Morris Performing Arts Center will continue to March 2000 and everything else in connection with the rehabilitation of the Morris is basically completed or will be completed by the grand opening date. Mrs. Kolata stated that she walked through the Studebaker Engineering and Standard Surplus buildings with Dennis Lambert and reported that his move appears to be on schedule. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for February 18, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Jones made a motion that the meetin adjourned. Mr. Donoho s n the motion and he meeting was adj d e ent ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director -16-