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Home My WebLink AboutRM 12-15-00A SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 15, 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. Jim Caldwell, Member Mr. Philip J. Faccenda, Secretary Mr. Matt Kahn, Member Ms. Aladean M. DeRose 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 Mr. Robert Case, Economic Development Specialist 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Commission approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 01, 2000. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 01, 2000. KX41�16ki THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 01, 2000 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted December 15, 2000 for approval. 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT South Bend Tribune $38.35 First USA Financial $69.95 -1- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) 212 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont.) Global Products Center Inc. $2.00 Barnes & Thornburg $1,886.00 Federal Express $34.72 Baker & Daniels $447.50 Photography Plus $845.00 324 FUND Rainburst Sprinklers Inc. Wissco Irrigation, Inc. Wilson Nursery J. B. Investments LLC DLZ Indiana, Inc. Frame Factory Shamrock Net Design Williams Aerial Mapping Owners' Association at Blackthorn, Inc Kankakee Valley Construction 424 TIF- SBCDA- BUILDING OPERATIONS CB Richard Ellis South Bend American Electric Power Rose Exterminators W. W. Grainger Ampco Parking 420 TIF -SBCDA NADCO Knapp Environmental Construction St. Joseph County Clerk Meridian Title Corporation 619 BLACKTHORN Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. Total All Claims Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted -2- $610.00 $9,391.50 $24,222.91 $12,960.00 $92,725.00 $158.10 $125.00 $3,780.00 $11,720.00 $204,814.22 $1,019.11 $824.49 $42.00 $113.40 $5,244.85 $350.00 $200.00 $410,000.00 $370.00 $14,900.00 $796,894.10 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED DECEMBER 15, 2000, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 3. CLAIMS (CONT.) December 15, 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. 1812 approving a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission. (Sample -Ewing Development Area) Mr. Inks noted that Resolution No. 1812 PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1812 appropriates $250,000 for the Sample -Ewing Development Area. He stated that all required notices have been published. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one who wished to speak, Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission desired to take. b. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1812. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the NO. 1812 A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY Commission approved Resolution No. 1812 a EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COMMISSION supplemental appropriation determining its FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT intent to pay expenses incurred by the ARE IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF Commission for local public improvements that $250,000 are in or serving the Sample -Ewing Development Area. -3- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) c. Commission approval requested for the Blackthorn Golf Course Proposed Pricing for the year 2001. Mr. Rock explained that the Blackthorn Joint Committee had met on November 28, 2000 and recommended approving the proposed pricing changes. He noted that the Blackthorn staff was in attendance to answer any questions that the Commission might have. Mr. Hunt questioned the wisdom of setting a budget of $1,700,000, since Blackthorn Golf Course had achieved revenues in that amount only once, in 1999. The staff has consistently over estimated revenues over the last six years. Mr. Nissley responded that there were an usually large number of rain days last year. They believe the budget is a reasonable one. Mr. Nissley stated that the staff has been working on ideas to increase revenues. One idea is to promote golf outings for groups by offering last year's rate for booking early for the coming year. He noted that the staff would be informing the public via mass mailings. Another idea is to host the 2001 roof -sit for charity fund- raising. Mr. Nissley explained that by offering Blackthorn as the fund- raising site, Blackthorn would be promoted throughout the area. Mr. Franklin noted that several area businesses have already booked outing for the year 2001. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for the Blackthorn Golf Course Proposed Pricing for the year 2001. -4- COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR THE BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE PROPOSED PRICING FOR THE YEAR 2001 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 t 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) d. Public Hearing for Resolution No. 1813 a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expense of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2001, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Blackthorn Golf Course, Airport Economic Development Area) Mr. Rock explained that Resolution No. 1813 appropriates monies for local public improvements for the year 2001 for the Blackthorn Golf Course in the Airport Economic Development Area. He stated that all required notices have been published. Mr. Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone who wished to speak. There being no one who wished to speak. Mr. Hunt closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission desired to take. e. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1813. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1813 a resolution appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying the expense of certain local public improvements for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001, and ending December 31, 2001, including all outstanding claims and obligations, fixing a time when the same shall take effect. (Blackthorn Golf Course, Airport Economic Development Area) -5- PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 1813 COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1813 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSE OF CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT (BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE, AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) L Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1816 a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining its intent 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. Mr. Inks noted that item 61, 6.g, and 6.h are all preliminary resolutions indicating the intend to appropriate TIF funds for next year for the Airport Economic Development Area, the South Bend Central Development Area, and the Sample -Ewing Development Area. He stated that the staff had purposely projected the numbers high and that at the January 05, 2001 meeting, the staff should have accurate numbers for budgeting purposes. Mr. Inks stated that the projected amount needed for local public improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area is $6,000,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1816 determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Airport Economic Development Allocation Area No. 1 from the Airport Economic Development Area Allocation Area No. 1 Special Fund. IRE COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1816 DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1 FROM THE AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA ALLOCATION AREA NO. 1 SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) g. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1817 a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 8) from the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area (South Bend Mr. Inks noted that Resolution No. 1817 appropriates $1,000,000 for local public improvements in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1817 determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the Sample -Ewing Development Area from the Sample -Ewing Allocation Area Special Fund. h. Commission approval requested for Resolution No. 1818 a resolution of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1A) from the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. 1A) Special Fund. Mr. Inks noted that Resolution No. 1818 appropriates $4,500,000 for local public improvements in the South Bend Central Development Area. -7- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1817 DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SAMPLE -EWING DEVELOPMENT FROM THE SAMPLE -EWING ALLOCATION AREA SPECIAL FUND South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) h. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 1818 determining its intent to pay certain expenses incurred for local public improvements in or serving the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. IA) from the South Bend Central Allocation Area (South Bend Allocation Area No. IA) Special Fund. i. Commission approval requested for professional services in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Franklin and Sample St. lot) Mr. Laurent explained that this is for site clearance at the Southeast corner of Sample and Franklin St. He noted that the clearance includes the removal of the fence surrounding the property, removal of the shrubbery and growth, and removal of all refuse and debris. The staff received two proposals for the project. The first proposal is from B & J Excavation Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,999.00. The second proposal is from Bradberry Brothers Excavating Company in the amount of $5,090.00. Staff recommends the proposal from B & J Excavation Company, Inc. Upon a motion by Ms. Jones, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal from B & J Excavation Company, Inc. for the site clearance in the Sample -Ewing Development Area. (Franklin and Sample St.) -8- COMMISSION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1818 DETERMINING ITS INTENT TO PAY CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED FOR LOCAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN OR SERVING THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) FROM THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA (SOUTH BEND ALLOCATION AREA NO. IA) SPECIAL FUND COMMISSION APPROVED THE PROPOSAL FROM B & J EXCAVATION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE SITE CLEARANCE IN THE SAMPLE - EWING DEVELOPMENT AREA (FRANKLIN AND SAMPLE ST.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) j. Commission approval requested for professional services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Crowe Chizek Minor Sub - Division and Legal Description Services) Mr. Giulioni explained that this is for professional survey services related to the Crowe Chizek expansion project. The services are necessary in order to finalize the transfer of land and allow the potential bidder on the Crowe Chizek expansion to take ownership title to "legal lots of record." He stated that staff has received a proposal from Wightman Petrie to complete a minor subdivision that will include the new St. Joseph Tower/Pro Health Campus layout, the entire Post Office site and the entire proposed Crowe Chizek expansion area. The proposal will also include the necessary services to provide legal descriptions of the public rights of way to be vacated. Staff recommended approving proposal items 3C and 4 in the amount of $15,200.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved items 3C and 4 of the proposal submitted by Wightman Petrie for professional survey services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (Crowe Chizek Minor Sub - Division and Legal Description Services) k. Filing of Resolution No. 1814 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying expenses of certain public improvements in the South Bend Central Development Area and setting a Public Hearing for January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. 12 COMMISSION APPROVED ITEMS 3C AND 4 OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY WIGHTMAN PETRIE FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA (CROWE CHIZEK MINOR SUB - DIVISION AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION SERVICES South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) k. continued... The Commission accepted for fling Resolution COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING No. 1814 and set a Public Hearing for RESOLUTION NO. 1814 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 05, 2001 AT 10:00 January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. A.M. 1. Filing of Resolution No. 1815 appropriating monies for the purpose of defraying expenses of certain public improvements for Michigan St. Shops and Leighton Plaza Courtyard and setting a Public Hearing for January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. The Commission accepted for filing Resolution COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING No. 1815 and set a Public Hearing for RESOLUTION NO. 1815 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 05, 2001 AT 10:00 January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. A.M. m. Filing of Resolution No. 1819 a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the Airport Economic Development Area and setting a Public Hearing for January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. The Commission accepted for filing Resolution COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING No. 1819 and set a Public Hearing for RESOLUTION NO. 1819 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 05, 2001 AT 10:00 January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. A.M. n. Filing of Resolution No. 1820 a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the Sample -Ewing Development Area and setting a Public Hearing for January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. The Commission accepted for filing Resolution COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING No. 1820 and set a Public Hearing for RESOLUTION NO. 1820 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 05, 2001 AT 10:00 January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. A.M. -10- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) o. Filing of Resolution No. 1821 a supplemental appropriation resolution of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission for the South Bend Central Development Area and setting a Public Hearing for January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. The Commission accepted for filing Resolution No. 1821 and set a Public Hearing for January 05, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. p. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 619 N. Cushing St. in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Leo R. and Cleora Kelsch) Mr. Inks noted that items 6.p, 6.q, 6.r., 6.s, 6.t, 6.u, and 6.v 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 $750 as of September 18, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 619 N. Cushing St. (Leo R. and Cleora Kelsch) q. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 617 N. Cushing St. in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Leo R. and Cleora Kelsch) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $533.20 as of August 15, 2000. -11- COMMISSION ACCEPTED FOR FILING RESOLUTION NO. 1821AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 05, 2001 AT 10:00 A.M. COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 N. CUSHING ST. (LEO R. AND CLEORA KELSCH) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) q. continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 617 N. Cushing St. (Leo R. and Cleora Kelsch) r. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1014 N. Eddy St. in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Norman L. and Deborah G. Buckman) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $789 as of August 30, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 1014 N. Eddy St. (Norman L. and Deborah Buckman). s. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 422 N. College St. in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Housing Development Corporation of St. Joseph County) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $2,600 as of March 4, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 422 N. College St. (Housing Development Corporation of St. Joseph County) t. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 107 S. Williams St. in connection with the -12- COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617 N. CUSHING ST. (LEO R. AND CLEORA KELSCH) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1014 N. EDDY ST. (NORMAN L. AND DEBORAH BUCKMAN) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 422 N. COLLEGE ST. (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY) a :4 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) t. Rental Rehab Program. (Wayne Z. Woodworth and Earl S. Woodworth) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $1,700 as of December 15, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 107 S. Williams St. (Wayne Z. Woodworth and Earl S. Woodworth) u. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 712 Lindsey St. in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (Louis M. and Mary H. Seago) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $406.70 as of August 30, 2000. Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver for property located at 712 Lindsey St. (Louis M. and Mary H. Seago) v. Commission approval requested for Certificate of Waiver for property located at 313 E. Ewing St. in connection with the Rental Rehab Program. (George G. Athens) Mr. Inks noted that the amount to be waived is $990 as of August 1, 2000. COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 107 S. WILLIAMS ST. (WAYNE Z. WOODWORTH AND EARL S. WOODWORTH) COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 LINDSEY ST. (LOUIS M. AND MARY H. SEAGO) Upon a motion by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by COMMISSION APPROVED THE CERTIFICATE Ms. Jones and unanimously carried, the OF WAIVER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 313 Commission approved the Certificate of Waiver E. EWING ST. (GEORGE G. ATHENS) for property located at 313 E. Ewing St. (George G. Athens) -13- South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting - December 15, 2000 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Case reported that $68,000,000 of private investment occurred in the Airport Economic Development Area this year. Mr. Giulioni reported that in the Monday meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the demolition contract for Barb's Restaurant Building. No demolition date has been set at this time. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be a Special Meeting on December 28, 2000 at 10:00AM. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Jones seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a. m. PROGRESS REPORTS NEXT COMMISSION MEETINGS ADJOURNMENT Robert W. Hunt, President Donald E. Inks, Director -14-