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Home My WebLink AboutRM 05-05-00.+ SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING May 5, 2000 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Member Absent: Legal Counsel: 1308 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Matt Kahn, Member Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Ms. Cheryl Greene 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 Mrs. Michele Bush, Economic Development Specialist Business Assistance: Others: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Don Inks, Director Mrs. Cassandra Moran, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Frank Perri Mr. Charley Hayes a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2000. -1- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5, 2000 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 3. CLAIMS Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted May 5, 2000 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Engineering Department $155.70 AEP $24.99 Code Enforcement $85.00 J.F. New & Associates $100.00 414 - SAMPLE -EWING FUND Grauvogel & Associates $4,455.00 Triad Engineering $502.46 424 TIF SBCDA - BUILDING OPERATION AEP $668.06 Big C. Lumber $62.08 C.B. Richard Ellis $1,682.70 Hills Hardware $23.83 Howard Park Hardware $17.76 Rose Extermination $42.00 South Bend Supply $27.86 South Bend Water Works $162.63 NIPSCO $57.59 Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, SUBMITTED MAY 5, 2000, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED the Commission approved the Claims submitted May 5, 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 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1754 approving the transfer of real property to the City of South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Kolata stated that this resolution authorizes transfer of a piece of property on Sadie Street from the Redevelopment Commission to the City of South Bend Board of Public Works. Subsequently, the property will be sold to Habitat for Humanity. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 1754 approving the transfer of real property to the City of South Bend, Indiana. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1755 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property at 4404 Nimtz Parkway. (Blackthorn Nimtz Partners L.P. (Haldex Garphyttan Wire) Blackthorn Nimtz Partners L.P. intends to build a 41,600 sf addition. Haldex Garphyttan Wire, manufacturer of spring wire used in the automobile industry, is the lessee. This addition will allow the company to add production and improve overall efficiency. The cost of the building project is approximately $1.5 million. -3- COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1754 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create 10 new, permanent, full -time jobs within the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $350,000 and will maintain 38 existing permanent, full -time jobs representing an annual payroll of $1,700,000. A review of the tax abatements previously granted, finds that Blackthorn Nimtz Partners L.P. (Haldex Garphyttan Wire) has been granted two previous tax abatements. The building commissioner has reviewed the petition and has found the property to be properly zoned for the proposed use. A review of the designated South Bend Redevelopment areas finds that the property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area; therefore, the petition for real property tax abatement must first be approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that Blackthorn Nimtz Partners L.P. (Haldex Garphyttan Wire) meets the qualifications for a ten -year real property tax abatement under Industrial Development Citywide. -4- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... Using the estimated project cost of $1.5 million, the taxes generated over the 10 year period will be approximately $1,468,538. Taxes abated over the 10 year period will be approximately $726,926. Taxes still paid with the abatement over the 10 year period will be approximately $741,612. Frank Perri presented a site plan of the proposed addition to the existing building. Mr. Perri stated that three large, 18' overhead doors will be constructed on ANK the south side the building. All of the dumpsters, and trash receptacle will be moved inside the building. Mrs. Kolata asked Mr. Perri if there will be any dumpsters on the outside of the building. Frank Perri stated that there will be no dumpsters on the outside of the building. Mr. Hunt commented that the Commission has been concerned for some time about the dumpsters located outside the building along Nimtz Parkway. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded, COMMISSION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 1755 by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL the Commission adopted Resolution No. PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 4404 NIMTZ PARKWAY. (BLACKTHORN NIMTZ 1755 approving an application for real PARTNERS L.P. (HALDEX GARPHYTTAN WIRE) property tax deduction for property at -5- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 4404 Nimtz Parkway. (Blackthorn Nimtz Partners L.P. (Haldex Garphyttan Wire) c. Commission approval requested for proposal for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the four proposals received were from Hull & Associates in the amount of $11,800, Triad Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $12,700, Sesco in the amount of $9,000 and Mostardi Platt in the amount of $4,900.00. The proposals are for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and a Phase II Work Plan for the former Studebaker properties located south of Sample Street. This includes the former Engineering Building, South Bend Lathe, Huckins Tool & Die, the former South Bend Stamping and Underground Pipe & Valve. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Hull & Associates as the proposals from Sesco and Mostardi Platt did not include the preparation of a Phase II Work Plan in their cost estimates. She also stated that the staff has been working with the Urban Enterprise Association on submitting a grant application on behalf of the Department of Community & Economic Development, Division of Redevelopment to the Indiana Department of Commerce and that approval of the proposal shall be South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 contingent on receipt of the grant. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Hull & Associates in the amount of $11,800 for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area, subject to the Urban Enterprise Association being awarded the grant from the Indiana Department of Commerce. d. Commission approval requested for Phase I Environmental Assessment for property in the Studebaker Corridor. Mrs. Kolata stated that the grant application for the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment requires permission of the property owners to be included as part of the application. Since the Commission owns the former Engineering building located at 414 W. Sample, they need to give permission for the site assessment. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission gave permission for a Phase I Environmental Assessment of property in the Studebaker Corridor. (414 W. Sample Street) e. Staff report on disposition of property in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. -7- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM HULL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,800 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA, SUBJECT TO THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION BEING AWARDED THE GRANT FROM THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMISSION GIVE PERMISSION FOR A THE PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY IN THE STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR (414 W. SAMPLE STREET) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued... Bob Case presented the following staff report to the Commission for its consideration. Charley Hayes, Inc. proposes to purchase the southwest corner of Lafayette Boulevard and Garst Street, known as Lot 2, Studebaker Corridor Sixth Minor Subdivision. The parcel is approximately 39,880 sf. Mr. Hayes proposes to construct a 1,000 sf building, repair curbs and sidewalks, fence in an area for security purposes and work with Exacto to provide an area for additional parking. Charley Hayes, Inc. owns the property directly adjacent to the west side of this site. He is looking to expand the telecommunication park on the proposed site. Currently, there is a 330' radio tower with an equipment shelter at the bottom of the tower. The tower and shelter provide facilities for the South Bend Police Department, several paging companies and providers of two -way radio communications. AT &T has a building at the base of the tower and Omnipoint has an outdoor equipment cabinet for their wireless phone services. -8- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued... The staff recommends accepting the proposal subject to: (1) The staff working with Charley Hayes, Inc. on redesigning the site and landscape plans; (2) The offering price being $1,500.00; (3) Charley Hayes, Inc. revising his commitment letter to express a time of completion for the project; (4) Charley Hayes, Inc. reaching an agreement with the neighboring property owner (Exacto) for parking; and, (5) The staff receiving the ten percent faithful performance guaranty. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded Apk by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the disposition of property in the Sample - Ewing Development Area to Charley Hayes, Inc., subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. (Studebaker Corridor -Parcel 11 B) E Staff report on disposition of property in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Michigan Street Shops) Mrs. Kolata asked permission to table item 6.f. There was no objection and item 61 was tabled. COMMISSION APPROVED THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA TO CHARLEY HAYES, INC., SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT (STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR - PARCEL I I B) ITEM 6.F. WAS TABLED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 2918 Sunnymede. (Sara Gray) Mrs. Kolata stated that the loan is in the amount of $3,800 at 4% interest for 10 years with monthly payments of $38.75. The grant is in the amount of $2,391.40. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property at 2918 Sunnymede. (Sara Gray) h. Commission approval requested for proposal for services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that the two proposals received were from HRP Construction in the amount of $4,444.00 and LaFree Earth, Inc. in the amount of $6,200.00. They are for demolition of a building located west of Blackthorn Court, north of Nimtz Parkway and east of the U.S. 31 Bypass. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from HRP Construction. -10- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY AT 2918 SUNNYMEDE. (SARA GRAY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from HRP Construction in the amount of $4,444.00 for services in the Airport Economic Development Area. i. Commission approval requested for proposal for services in the Airport Economic Development Area. Mrs. Kolata stated that there is a hole in the ground in the Blackthorn Corporate Park. It is probably caused by an old foundation which is there. That hole needs to be filled with a substance known as flowable fill. She also stated that the three proposals received were from Kuert Concrete in the amount of $40.00 per cyd, Ozinga in the amount of $37.00 per cyd and Transit -Mix in the amount of $37.45 per cyd. The staff recommends accepting the proposal from Ozinga. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Ozinga in the amount of $37.00 per cyd for services in the Airport Economic Development Area. -11- COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM HRP CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,444.00 FOR SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM OZINGA IN THE AMOUNT OF $37.00 PER CYD FOR SERVICES IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - May 5, 2000 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mrs. Kolata reported that City on Display will be held this weekend at Scottsdale Mall. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for May 19, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Kahn made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Jones seconded the motion and g was adjourned of 10:36 a.m. IL -12- ADJOURNMENT Ann E. Kolata, Director