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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 06-16-00r' SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 16, 2000 10:00 a.m. Presiding: Robert W. Hunt, President 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Legal Counsel: 1308 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana Mr. Robert W. Hunt, President Ms. Marcia Jones, Vice - President Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn, Member Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mrs. Ann E. Kolata, Director Mrs. Debi Perkins, Recording Secretary Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, 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 Ms. Cassandra Moran, Economic Development Specialist Mr. George Adler, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Jon Hunt, Director, Economic Development Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Jeff Myers, Intern Mr. Mike Beitzinger, Economic Development Specialist Others: Mr. Bill Panzica, Crescent Michiana Properties, LLC Mr. Ben Ziolkowski, Ziolkowski Construction Mr. Peter Hauser, North American Sign Mr. Steve Ellison, The Stone Group Mr. John Mester Mr. Kevin M. Smith, Deluxe Sheet Metal Mr. James Kolata Ms. Paula Auburn Ms. Cathy Kolata Mr. Ric Milton, American Home Dreams South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 2000 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 02, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 02, 2000. 3. CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 02, 2000. REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted June 16, 2000 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAC/Plastimatic Arts Corp. $12.75 East Race Printing & Graphics $30.60 Insty -Prints $75.00 Division Of Engineering $34.20 Print Shop $121.32 AEP $40.42 South Bend Water Works $16.67 Ameritech $27.67 General Fund - Telephone $388.04 324 FUND Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. $3,375.00 DHA $900.00 Shamrock Network Design $300.00 Sitescapes $655.95 Ozinga Indiana RMC, Inc. $2294.56 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND DLZ $5,435.00 Taplin Environmental Contracting Corporation $87,679.84 AEP $28.28 CFH Landscape Services $3,485.50 Ken Herceg & Associates, Inc. $788.12 DLZ $1,190.00 2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 2000 3. CLAIMS (CON'T) 420 SBCDA Grauvogel & Associates Norwest Bank Indiana, N. A. 424 TIF- SBCDA- BUILDING OPERATIONS CB Richard Ellis South Bend 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group Inc. Meadowbrook Golf Group Inc. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted June 16, 2000, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1762 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3801 Crescent Circle in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Crescent Michiana Properties) Ms. Moran read the tax abatement report at the Redevelopment Commission meeting on June 02, 2000. The Resolution was tabled because a representative from Crescent Michiana Properties was not present to explain their request for an exception to the ordinance. Ms. Kolata noted that this resolution requests a special exception for a 10 year Tax Abatement 3 $450.00 $217,00.00 $100.00 $14,900.00 $ 664.10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED JUNE 16, 2000, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 2000 5. OLD BUSINESS (CON'T) a. continued... for office development to allow for an expansion of the building that the Associates are located in. Mr. Panzica represented Crescent Michiana Properties. He noted that the Associates wishes add on 28,800 sq. ft. to the rear of the current building. They have experienced tremendous growth since moving into the Blackthorn Corporate Park. The Associates currently have 120 employees and hope by the end of the expansion to increase the number to 200 full - time employees. Mr. Panzica stated that the Associates are asking for the abatement in order to make the expansion, get more flex space, and put in more processing equipment. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1762 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 3801 Crescent Circle in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Crescent Michiana Properties, LLC) b. Commission approval requested for Appeal on Signage in Connection with property at 112 W. Jefferson Blvd. (Wells Fargo) Ms. Kolata noted that the total area of the signs exceed the 36 sq.ft. maximum per building face, but they do not exceed the 5% of the building area of each face. North American Signs has agreed to put two layers of diffuser material behind the red background on each sign. This will limit the amount of light shining through the 4 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1762 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 3801 CRESCENT CIRCLE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (CRESCENT MICHIANA PROPERTIES) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 5. OLD BUSINESS (CON'T) b. continued... sign face and allow the letters and log to visually stand out. Jim Markle and Ms. Kolata agreed that this appeal is reasonable and it is their recommendation that it be approved. Ms. Jones declared a conflict of interest on this item and did not vote. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Mr. Kahn, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for Appeal on Signage in connection with the property at 112 W. Jefferson Blvd. Ms. Jones abstained. (Wells Fargo) 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Commission approval requested on Postponement of Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1758 amending the South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan and setting public hearing for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2000. Ms. Kolata stated that the affected property owner did not get the required notice and that the Commission could not handle the hearing at this particular time. She noted that the notice would be re- advertised for the meeting to be held on July 7, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Postponement of Public Hearing on Resolution No. 1758 5 COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST FOR APPEAL ON SIGNAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY AT 112 W. JEFFERSON BLVD (WELLS FARGO) COMMISSION APPROVED THE POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1758 AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) a. continued... amending the South Bend Central Development PLAN. Area Development Plan. Mr. Hunt asked that item 6.m. be considered at this time. There were no objections and item 6.m. was moved up on the agenda. m. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1776 commending Ann E. Kolata for Extraordinary Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Hunt noted that Ann E. Kolata was retiring as Redevelopment Director on June 21, 2000 and this was her last meeting as director. He read the resolution commending Ann: WHEREAS, Ann E. Kolata has been an employee of the City of South Bend since 1979 and in her twenty years of public service has served as Director of Redevelopment for twelve years; and WHEREAS, Ann played a leadership role in developing plans for the East Bank Development Area, Monroe Park Development Area, the Sample Ewing Development Area, and the Airport Economic Development Area (better known as Blackthorn) as well as the more recent Downtown and Commercial Corridor Strategic Action Plans, providing vision and practical experience in preparation of these plans; and WHEREAS, Ann played a leading role in setting policy and negotiating through the details of many important projects; and WHEREAS, Ann had an active role in projects such as the East Race Waterway, Monroe Park G South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) b. continued... and Studebaker Corridor, Teachers Credit Union, the One Michiana Square, American Motors General, and McGladrey Pullen office buildings, the re- opening of Michigan Street, Coveleski Stadium, the Pointe at St. Joseph Apartments, West Washington Homes, Central High School Apartments, Stephenson Mill Apartments, Blackthorn Golf Course, Blackthorn Corporate Park, the College Football Hall of Fame, Southeast Heritage Housing, 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, during her tenure on the Commission Ann often had to make some difficult decisions that were not popular with all segments of the community, but which she felt were vital for South Bend; and WHEREAS, Ann was responsible for selling the first Tax Increment Financing Bond in the State of Indiana and played a significant role in defending the TIF legislation in court; and WHEREAS, Ann has never forgotten the public that she serves, giving unselfishly of her time for the betterment of the community with no concern for individual honor or recognition; and WHEREAS, Ann has now decided to retire and devote time to her family and granddaughter and is now retiring from her position with the 7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) m. continued... Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Ann E. Kolata for her extraordinary commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks her for the outstanding contributions she has made; and declares it will sincerely miss her diligent work and her presence at future meetings. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried the ✓ Commission approved Resolution No. 1776 commending Ann E. Kolata for Extraordinary Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1765 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 6661 Lonewolf Court in the Airport Economic Development Area. (DSM Holding, LLC) Ms. Moran read the Tax Abatement report on DSM Holding, LLC, doing business as Deluxe Sheet Metal. The company was established in 1971 and has grown from a two car garage to a thriving business. The petitioner is proposing to construct a 47,000 sq. ft. building on 4.28 acres of land. The total estimated cost of the building is $2,575,200. DSM has grown beyond its current capacity and is continuing to grow. The 8 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1776 COMMENDING ANN E. KOLATA FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) b. continued... project will allow for expansion capabilities to meet current and future needs. The petitioner estimates that the project will create four (4) new jobs the first year, representing a new annual payroll of $48,525 and will maintain fifty -seven (5 7) existing permanent full time jobs and one (1) part- time job. Ms. Moran noted that a review of the tax . abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner has not been granted any previous tax abatements. The property is properly zoned for the proposed use. The property is located in the Airport Economic Development Area, which is a Tax Incremental Allocation Area. Mr. Smith stated that it would help once they are in the new facility to purchase new equipment to facilitate the growth. He is optimistic that more jobs can be added than was estimated. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Faccenda and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1765 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 6661 Lonewolf Court in the Airport Economic Development Area. (DSM Holding, LLC) c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1766 approving an application for real property tag deduction for property located at 113,115, and 138 Broadway and 710 Pennsylvainia Avenue in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (American Home Dreams, Inc.) 0 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1765 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6661 LONEWOLF COURT IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (DSM HOLDING,LLC) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) c. continued... Ms. Moran read the Tax Abatement report for American Home Dreams. The company will construct four new homes, each being 1600 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full finished basement, and a two car garage. The floor plan will also include a full kitchen with a breakfast nook. The sale price of each home will be approximately $107,100 and they will be made available to low and moderate income first time home buyers. Qualified buyers will also be eligible for a mortgage subsidy of between $15,000 and $17,000 through the St. Joseph County Housing Assistance Office. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that American Home Dreams, Inc. has been granted numerous previous tax abatements. A review of the petition finds that the properties are properly zoned for the proposed project and are located in the Sample - Ewing Development Area, which is a Tax Increment Allocation Area. Mr. Robert Hunt asked that it be noted that Mr. Jon Hunt is on the American Home Dreams, Inc. board of managers, but has had no part in approving these tax abatements. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1766 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 113, 115, and 138 Broadway and 710 Pennsylvania Avenue in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. (American Home 10 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1766 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 113, 115, AND 138 BROADWAY AND 710 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (AMERICAN HOME DREAMS, INC.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) c. continued... Dreams, Inc.) d. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1767 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 2722 West Tucker Drive in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., A &F Realty Co., Nathan Lerman Trust) Ms. Kolata noted that items 6.d. and 6.e. relate to the same expansion and would be explained together. Ms. Moran read the Tax Abatement report for Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., A &F Realty Co., and Nathan Lerman Trust. Steel Warehouse Co., Inc. is a steel service center specializing in flat rolled, low carbon steel, with operations involving slitting, leveling, pickling, temper rolling, and shearing. In connection with the production operations, the company takes substantial positions in steel and steel products for the future marketing and sale of the same to its customers. The project involves the construction of additions of 60,000 to 100,000 sq. ft. for additional manufacturing, warehouse, and related space. The estimated project cost is $1.5 to $2 million. It also involves acquisition of new manufacturing equipment and replacing certain existing equipment with manufacturing and material handling equipment for processing and handling steel and steel products. The estimated cost of machinery and installation is between $2.5 and $3 million. It is estimated that this project will create fifteen 11 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) d. continued... (15) new permanent full -time jobs in the first year representing an annual payroll of $395,000 and will maintain 492 existing permanent full - time and part-time jobs with an annual payroll of $19,186,900. A review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the petitioner has been granted several previous real and personal property tax abatements. A review of the petitions finds that the property is properly zoned for the proposed use and that the property is located in the Sample -Ewing Development Area, which is a Tax Increment Allocation Area. The petitioner is in compliance with the reporting requirements for the previous abatements. Upon a motion by Mr. Faccenda, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1767 approving an application for real property tax deduction for property located at 2722 West Tucker Drive in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., A &F Realty Co., and Nathan Lerman Trust) e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1768 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 2722 West Tucker Drive in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., A &F Realty Co., and Nathan Lerman Trust) 12 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1767 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2722 WEST TUCKER DRIVE IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (STEEL WAREHOUSE CO., INC., A &F REALTY CO., AND NATHAN LERMAN TRUST) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) e. continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1768 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 2722 West Tucker Drive in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Steel Warehouse Co., Inc., A &F Realty Co., and Nathan Lerman Trust) f. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1769 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area. (West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area No. 1A) Ms. Kolata noted that items 611, 6.g., 6.h., and 6.i. were all similar items in that they are all notices to the City Auditor that the Commission needs the tax increment generated in each of the allocation areas. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1769 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the West Washington - Chapin Allocation Area. (West Washington- Chapin Allocation Area No. l A) g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1770 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area. (South Bend Allocation Area 13 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1768 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2722 WEST TUCKER DRIVE IN THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (STEEL WAREHOUSE CO., INC., A&F REALTY CO., AND NATHAN LERMAN TRUST) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1769 DETERMINING TAX INCREMENT NEEDED TO SATISFY OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMMISSION REGARDING THE WEST WASHINGTON -CHAPIN ALLOCATION AREA (WEST WASHINGTON -CHAPIN ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) g. continued... No. 8) Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1770 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area.(Sample -Ewing Allocation Area No.8) h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1771 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the South Bend Central Allocation Area. (South Bend Central Allocation Area No. 1A) Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1771 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the South Bend Central Allocation Area. (South Bend Central Allocation Area) i. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1772 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the Airport Economic Development Allocation Area. (Airport Economic Development Allocation Area No. 1) Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1772 determining Tax Increment needed to satisfy obligations of the Commission regarding the 14 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1770 DETERMINING TAX INCREMENT NEEDED TO SATISFY OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMMISSION REGARDING THE SAMPLE - EWING ALLOCATION AREA. (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1771 DETERMINING TAX INCREMENT NEEDED TO SATISFY OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMMISSION REGARDING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1772 DETERMINING TAX INCREMENT NEEDED TO SATISFY OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMMISSION REGARDING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION AREA (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) i. continued... Airport Economic Development Allocation Area. (Airport Economic Development Allocation Area) j. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1773 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area No. 1A from the South Bend Central Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund. (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1) Ms. Kolata noted that items 6.j., 6.k., and 6.1. are all similar in that they are Appropriations of Tax Increments and that Public Hearings need to be set for July 07, 2000 on each one. Ms. Kolata noted the amount of each appropriation. The amount to be appropriated by Resolution 1773 for the South Bend Central Development Area is $1,346,717.00. The amount to be appropriated by Resolution 1774 for the Sample -Ewing Development Area, is $421,713.00. The amount to be appropriated by Resolution 1775 for the Airport Economic Development Area, is $1,940,013.00. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1773 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area No. 1 from the South Bend Central Allocation Area No. 1 15 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1773 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 SPECIAL FUND AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TIME OF 10:00 A.M., JULY 07, 2000 (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) j. continued... Special Fund and to set a Public Hearing time of 10:00 a.m., July 07, 2000. (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1) k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1774 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public, improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area No. 8 from the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) Special Fund. (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) AWN Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1774 determining to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area from the Sample - Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) Special Fund and to set a Public Hearing time of 10:00 a.m., July 07, 2000. (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) 1. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1775 determining 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. (Airport Economic Development Allocation Area No. 1) Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved Resolution No. 1775 1<1 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1774 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA FOR THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) SPECIAL FUND AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TIME OF 10:00 A.M., JULY 07, 2000 (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. 8) COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1775 DETERMINING TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) 1. continued... determining 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 and to set a Public Hearing time of 10:00 a.m., July 07, 2000. (Airport Economic Development Allocation Area No. 1) n. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 2117 Vassar Avenue. (Pamela Buchanan) Ms. Kolata stated that the Grant would be in the amount of $2,327.70 and the Loan would be in the amount of $5,750.00 at 5% interest for Five(5) years, with a monthly payment of $108.51. She also noted that the applicant has been an employee of Steel Warehouse for approximately 12 years. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 2117 Vassar Avenue. (Pamela Buchanan) o. Commission action requested to rescind approval of purchase of Lot 4P in the Blackthorn Corporate Park. 17 AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. I FROM THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 SPECIAL FUND AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TIME OF 10:00 A.M., JULY 07, 2000 (AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION AREA NO. COMMISSION APPROVED REQUEST THE REQUEST FOR LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2117 VASSAR AVENUE (PAMELA BUCHANAN) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) o. continued... Ms. Kolata referred to a memo from Mr. Rock, dated June 16, 2000, in reference to Blackthorn Corporate Park Lot 4P. On September 3, 1999 the Redevelopment Commission approved a proposal for sale of land to Crescent Michiana Properties. The property is a 5.49 acre piece and it was being sold for $233,325 or $42,500 an acre. A draft Contract for Sale of Land was sent to Crescent Michiana Properties in early November 1999. The staff contacted the company several times in order to get comments on the draft Contract. Crescent Michiana Properties has failed to respond to the draft Contract. She stated that if another project came forward, the Commission would like to consider it, but since the property is tied up in an approved Proposal for Sale of Land, it could not. The staff recommends rescinding the approval. Mr. Panciza, representing Crescent Michiana Properties asked to explain Crescent Michiana's position to the Commission. He stated that the original plan was to build five (5) buildings along the Crescent Circle Area, with spaces ranging from 25,000 to 31,000 sq. ft. each, to be used for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. The tenant decided that they wanted to be closer to Notre Dame and, therefore; moved into the Foundation Center complex. He noted that the new master plan for lot 4P includes using part of the property to increase the parking area for the Associates. The other part will be used for another spec building. Mr. Panciza stated that Crescent Michiana has Ic been waiting for the BDC to make a decision on whether they will loan money for a 60,800 sq. ft. 18 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) o. continued... shell. The BDC will not make this decision until their next meeting on July 27, 2000. He noted that Crescent Michiana Properties would like an extension until after the July 27, 2000 meeting. After BDC approval of the loan the company will execute a Contract for a phased take down of the property, or they will take their offer back because of lack of opportunity at this point. Ms. Kolata noted that she was concerned that the Commission was not able to understand all the changes to the proposal and recommended that the Commission could take one of two actions: first, the Commission could take the action to rescind the original proposal because this is a different proposal than was approved or, second, the Commission could table the rescission until the next meeting so that the staff has time to review it. She noted that the staff must have a clear understanding of the new proposal. Mr. Panciza stated that the company would promptly provide a detailed report to the staff outlining the entire concept. Mr. Hunt was in agreement with Ms. Kolata and with no objections from the Commission members, the item was tabled to the July 07, 2000 meeting. p. Commission approval for proposal to hire Hull & Associates to review work done by Envirocorp on Studebaker /Oliver Plow Works in the amount of $750.00. 19 COMMISSION TABLED THE REQUEST TO RESCIND APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF LOT 4P IN THE BLACKTHORN CORPORATE PART UNTIL THE JULY 07, 2000 MEETING South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) p. continued... Ms. Kolata noted that this review was recommended by the environmental attorney, in order to have a second opinion on the Phase I and Phase II documents. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved the proposal to hire Hull & Associates to review work done by Envirocorp on Studebaker /Oliver Plow Works in the amount of $750.00. q. Commission approval requested for executable forms of the Quit Claim Deed and Addendum to Contract for Sale of Land in the Main & Sample and Sample -Ewing Development Area. Ms. Greene noted that RLB1, L.L.C. (Main & Sample Site) has an Addendum that extends the time of construction to September 23, 2000 based on the delay that the Commission is aware of. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried the Commission approved the executable forms of the Quit Claim Deed and Addendum to Contract for Sale of Land in the Main & Sample and Sample -Ewing Development Area. 20 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL TO HIRE HULL & ASSOCIATES TO REVIEW WORK DONE BY ENVIROCORP ON STUDEBAKER/OLIVER PLOW WORKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00. COMMISSION APPROVED THE EXECUTABLE FORMS OF THE QUIT CLAIM DEED AND ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND IN THE MAIN & SAMPLE AND SAMPLE EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CON'T) r. Commission approval requested for proposal on disposition of property in the Studebaker Corridor Sample -Ewing Development Area. ( Ziolkowski Construction) Ms. Kolata stated that Ziolkowski Construction has made a proposal to purchase Lot 9A in the Sample -Ewing Development Area for $1,500.00. She noted that the Commission has some limits as to what can be accepted in terms of sales proceeds because of the bond issue used to acquire the property. She also noted that the staff recommended accepting the proposal with a couple of contingencies: first, the company must construct a maintenance building of concrete blocks, measuring about 7200 sq. ft, on the property. Second, the company must do some clean-up, screening and improvements of existing storage yard, particularly on the Franklin Street side, including a fence and a more detailed landscaping plan. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried the Commission approved the proposal for disposition of property in the Studebaker Corridor Sample -Ewing Development Area, Lot 9A, contingent upon clean-up, screening, landscaping and construction of maintenance building. ( Ziolkowski Construction) 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Ms. Kolata noted that the mayor has appointed Mr. Jim Caldwell to fill the vacant position on the Redevelopment Commission. Jim was unavailable for this meeting, but will be joining the Commission at the next regular meeting. She also introduced 21 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN THE STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA, LOT 9A, CONTINGENT UPON CLEAN -UP, SCREENING, LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDING (ZIOLKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION) PROGRESS REPORTS South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -June 16, 2000 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (CON'T) Debi Perkins, the new Secretary for Redevelopment. Ms. Kolata noted the following events took place this week: Exacto had its ground breaking; Williams Communications is well under construction; Andy Laurent and Alex Koenig worked on grants through the Department of Housing and Urban Development and if grant money is received, redevelopment of the Oliver Plow Works site can begin; and the first meeting with all the new associate consultants on the Commercial Corridor Environmental Phase I took place. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for July 07, 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 meeting be adjourned. Mr. Kahn seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President 22 NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT -Ann-E. Yolata, Director