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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 11-17-00SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 17, 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 Mr. Jim Caldwell, Member Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Ms. Cheryl Greene Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director Ms. Debi Perkins, Recording Secretary Mr. Owen Rock, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Andy Laurent, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Michael Giulioni, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Sandy Moran, Economic Development Specialist Others Present: Mr. Randy Rompola, Baker & Daniels Mr. Steve Hartz, Value Production Mr. Nevin Squeiria, Value Production Ms. Billie Dunlap, Catering by Billie Ms. Dawn Kendall, Kendall's Catering 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 03, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 03, 2000. -I- COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 03, 2000 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17; 2000 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CONT.) b. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 09, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 09, 2000. 3. CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 09, 2000 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted November 17, 2000 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Verizon $29.36 H. S. Altman Incorporated $370.00 Ameritech $4.59 Baker & Daniels $1,501.00 Armstrong Stamp $14.75 General Fund - Telephone $174.06 Petty Cash $250.62 East Race Printing & Graphics $26.50 324 FUND Kankakee Valley Construction $90,929.90 414 SAMPLE -EWING FUND Knapp Environmental Construction Services $92,289.06 Clean Air Systems, Inc. $1,177.25 Grauvogel & Associates $5,078.00 420 TIF -SBCDA Michigan St. Shops $18,500.00 Grauvogel & Associates $180.00 Meridian Title Corporation $150,000.00 CB Richard Ellis $14,190.72 Wells Fargo Bank Indiana N.A. $950.00 Total All Claims $375,665.81 -2- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted November 17, 2000, and ordered the checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Receipt and opening of Bids in connection with Park 19 Acres in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Northwest corner of Brick Road and St. Joseph Valley Parkway) Mr. Inks noted that the legal notices were published on October 20 and October 27, 2000 and that there has not been any bids received for the property. b. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Asbestos Survey, Olive Road Property) Mr. Rock stated that the staff attempted to get two proposal for the work to be done, but was only able to get one from Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $472.00. He noted that the survey needs to be done as soon as possible because the house will be given to the fire department to use for training purposes. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management requires the survey -3- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED NOVEMBER 17, 2000, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED THERE WERE NO COMMUNICATIONS THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS NO BIDS WERE RECEIVED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) b. continued... to be completed before the house can be used for training purposes. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Wightman Petrie Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $472.00 for property located in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Asbestos Survey, Olive Road Property) c. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1808 approving the Execution of an Addendum to the Lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the College Football Hall of Fame Project. Mr. Inks noted that item 6.d and item 6.c. are related to the lease that exists between the Commission and the Authority for administering the bond. Mr. Rompola stated that the Redevelopment Authority had taken action earlier in October to provide for the refunding of the Hall of Fame project. He noted that the Commission adopted a resolution in the summer that initiated the refunding process. He presented the Commission with the lease rental figures under the old and new Addendum and stated that the bonds were sold on November 17`h, 2000. Mr. Rompola explained that Resolution No. 1808 states that in October the Authority authorized bonds to be issued in the amount not ME COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM WIGHTMAN PETRIE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $472.00 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (ASBESTOS SURVEY, OLIVE ROAD PROPERTY) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. continued... to exceed $15, 535,000. He stated that the actual amount is $15,370,000. He noted that the Lease Addendum will be effective as of the closing on the bonds on November 29, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1808 approving the Execution of an Addendum to the Lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the College Football Hall of Fame Project. d. Commission approval requested for the Third Addendum to Lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Authority, as Lessor, and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, as Lessee. (College Football Hall of Fame Project) Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Third Addendum to Lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Authority, as Lessor, and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, as Lessee. (College Football Hall of Fame) e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1809 approving the Assignment of the Commercial Lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Catering by Billie, Inc. Mr. Giulioni explained that the business, Catering by Billie, Inc., which leases the retail -5- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1808 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PROJECT. COMMISSION APPROVED THE THIRD ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS LESSOR, AND THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AS LESSEE (COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) e. continued... space in the Wayne St. garage, has been sold. In order for the new owner to continue occupying the space, the lease needs to be assigned to the new owner. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1809 approving the Assignment of the Commercial Lease between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and Catering by Billie, Inc. f. Staff report on acquisition of property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Coyne Property) Mr. Giulioni explained that the property is owned by Mary F. Coyne and located at the intersection of Western Ave. and Wayne St. It is a component of the properties being acquired to enable the expansion of the Crowe Chizek Office Campus. He stated that the Commission made an original offer to Ms. Coyne in the amount of $122,000 and that she has countered with an offer of $150,000. Mr. Giulioni noted that the staff recommends that the Commission approve the proposed counter offer from Ms. Coyne in the amount of $150,000. Upon on a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the counter offer made by Ms. Coyne in the amount of $150,000 for property located in the South Bend Central Development Area. In COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1809 APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL LEASE BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CATERING BY BILLIE, INC. COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSED COUNTER OFFER MADE BY MS. COYNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. Commission approval requested for a Contract with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. for grant administration in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Mr. Laurent explained that the Urban Enterprise Association received a grant for $11,200 to do a Phase I Environmental Assessment to be performed at the Studebaker Corridor Area "A ". He noted that the contract allows for the Grant to be administered by the Department of Redevelopment. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Contract with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. for grant administration in the Sample - Ewing Development Area. h. Commission approval requested for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Architectural services, Le Peep Restaurant) Mr. Giulioni noted that Forum Architects is the architect hired by LePeep Restaurant for its improvements to the retail space. We would like to use the same company for the improvements we are responsible for so that the work can be done as expeditiously as possible to meet the February 1, 2001 opening date. He noted that Forum Architects proposal is an amount not to exceed $5,050. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Forum -7- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONTRACT WITH THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH BEND, INC. FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM FORUM ARCHITECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,050 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, LE PEEP South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued... Architects in the amount of $5,050 for RESTAURANT) professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Architectural services, Le Peep Restaurant) i. Commission authorization requested to submit an application to enter the Oliver Plow Works site to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Voluntary Remediation Program. Mr. Laurent noted that the application is the first step in getting the site cleaned up and putting it back into productivity. The application will be processed by IDEM to determine if the site is eligible to enter the program and then a remediation work plan will be submitted for approval to IDEM. Participating in the voluntary program will provide a "covenant -not- to -sue" letter from IDEM/EPA, which will indemnify future property owners from environmental liability for the contaminants addressed during the VRP process. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized the staff to submit the application to enter the Oliver Plow Works site to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Voluntary Remediation Program. j. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Environmental services, Oliver Plow Works site) Mr. Laurent stated that staff has received a -8- COMMISSION AUTHORIZED THE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION TO ENTER THE OLIVER PLOW WORKS SITE TO THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. continued... proposal from Envirocorp, Inc. to complete an application to enter the Oliver Plow Works site into the Indiana Department of Environment Management's Voluntary Remediation Program in the amount of $850. Mr. Laurent noted that the application is a technical application and the staff would like to hire Envirocorp, Inc. to complete it. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from Envirocorp, Inc. to complete the application to enter the Oliver Plow Works site in the amount of $850. k. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1807 approving an application for personal property tax deduction in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Value Production) Ms. Moran reported that Value Production is a start up company that will purchase new equipment to manufacture parts for aerospace companies. The new equipment includes up to four lathes and four mills. The company is located in a 7,500 sq. ft. bay of a newly purchased building in the industrial park. The estimated project cost is approximately $750,000. Per the petition, it is estimated that this project will create ten (10) new permanent full -time jobs within the first year, representing an annual payroll of $350,000. Ms. Moran also reported that a review of the tax abatements previously granted finds that the 91 COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM ENVIROCORP, INC. TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION TO ENTER THE OLIVER PLOW WORKS SITE IN THE AMOUNT OF $850 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued... 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. She noted that a review of the Tax Abatement Ordinance finds that the petitioner meets the qualifications for a five (5) years personal property tax abatement. Without abatement, the taxes on the $750,000 project would be approximately $72,260. With a five -year abatement, the taxes paid would be approximately $24,732. Therefore, the cost of the abatement is approximately $47,528 over the five -year period. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1807 approving an application for personal property tax deduction for property located at 2629 Foundation Drive in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Value Production) 1. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 306 E. Victoria. (Pam -Ella Mason) Mr. Inks noted that the loan amount is $6,950 and the grant amount is $6,776. -10- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1807 APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIONN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2629 FOUNDATION DRIVE IN THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA (VALUE PRODUCTION) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 306 E. Victoria. (Pam - Ella Mason) m. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 325 N. Cushing St. (Mary Lewis Shell) Mr. Inks noted that the loan amount is $3,700 and the grant amount is $7,500. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 325 N. Cushing St. (Mary Lewis Shell) n. Commission approval requested for Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 710 Laporte. (Hattie L. Parker) Mr. Inks noted that the loan amount is $6,650 and the grant amount is $2,765.40. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Kahn and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant in connection with the Affordable Loan Program for property located at 710 Laporte. (Hattie L. Parker) -11- COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 306 E. VICTORIA (PAM -ELLA MASON) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 325 N. CUSHING ST. (MARY LEWIS SHELL) COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFFORDABLE LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 LAPORTE (HATTIE L. PARKER) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) o. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 739 Laporte. (Housing Development Corporation, Rental Rehab) Mr. Inks noted that items 6.o, 6.p, 6.q are all Certificates of Waiver in connection with the Rental Rehab program. The program consists of a ten year mortgage on the property, in which 10% of the Mortgage principal is waived per year if all conditions of the agreement is met. Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $1,400 as of May 1, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 739 Laporte. (Housing Development Corporation, Rental Rehab) p. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1008 California. (Housing Development Corporation, Rental Rehab) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $750 as of September 15, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1008 California. (Housing Development Corporation, Rental Rehab) -12- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 739 LAPORTE(HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, RENTAL REHAB COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1008 CALIFORNIA (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, RENTAL REHAB) R South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - November 17, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) q. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 528 N. Blaine. (Housing Development Corporation, Rental Rehab) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $850 as of July 15, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Kahn, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 528 N. Blaine. (Housing Development Corporation, Rental Rehab) 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Rock reported that Indiana Supply and the Tire Rack are both now under construction. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for December 01, 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 10:40 a.m. Robert W. Hunt, President -13- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 528 N. BLAINE (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, RENTAL REHAB) PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Donald E. Inks, Director