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South Be n d
Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 2020
9:30 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/RDC070920
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Jake Teshka, Commissioner
Troy Warner, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent: Don Inks, Vice-President
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present:
Daniel Buckenmeyer
Tim Corcoran
Amanda Pietsch
Amy Paul
Daniel Parker
Ben Dougherty
Kyle Silveus
Zach Hurst
Charlotte Brach
Lindsey Schmidt
Conrad Damian
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Admin & Finance
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Engineering
Engineering
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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – July 9, 2020
2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 25, 2020
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Teshka, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, June 25, 2020.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted July 9, 2020
Upon a motion by President Jones, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims submitted on
Thursday, July 9, 2020.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. Budget Request (Washington Laporte Chapin Intersection Improvements)
Mr. Corcoran presented a Budget Request (Washington Laporte Chapin
Intersection Improvements). This budget request is $20,000 for additional
streetscape improvements for the Washington, LaPorte, Chapin project. During
this project, Reith-Riley noted that they could do additional work on the opposite
side of the street. These improvements will allow for the replacement of
approximately 330’ of curb along the south side of Washington Street adjacent to
the History Museum. This was not included in the original scope of the project.
We reviewed the area and agreed this is an important part of South Bend.
Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Teshka, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(Washington Laporte Chapin Intersection Improvements) submitted on
Thursday, July 9, 2020.
2. Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement (Jefferson 315, LLC)
Mr. Hurst presented Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement (Jefferson
315, LLC). This is the Fourth Amendment with Cressy Commercial at the former
Family and Children Center. Abonmarche has moved in. This amendment is
related to some of the parking lot work in the amount of $1,856. This allows the
work to be completed by the same contractor which is a win/win for the project.
The developer will reimburse the city for the work being completed. Commission
approval is requested.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – July 9, 2020
Upon a motion by Commissioner Teshka, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Fourth Amendment to
Development Agreement (Jefferson 315, LLC) submitted on Thursday, July 9,
2020.
3. Real Estate Purchase Agreement (Commonwealth Development Corporation
of America)
Mr. Relos presented Real Estate Purchase Agreement (Commonwealth
Development Corporation of America). This is for the old Fat Daddy’s site in the
500 block of Michigan. This is First Commonwealth’s 3rd attempt applying for tax
credits through the state for affordable housing. This agreement is for the
purchase of the property through the city contingent on the tax credits being
awarded. This project is $8.3M for approximately 60 apartments. Sale price is
$45,000 which is the appraised value from disposition in 2017. Commission
approval is requested.
Upon a motion by President Jones, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved Real Estate Purchase
Agreement (Commonwealth Development Corporation of America) submitted
on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
B. Administrative
1. Resolution No. 3520 (Amending By-Laws)
Mr. Parker presented Resolution No. 3520 (Amending By-Laws). The Resolution is to
amend the by-laws specifically article 5 section 3 which is the approval of claims.
Earlier this year I presented to the Commission our new software DFO and the go live
date. With this software, we have been able to efficiently process claims. This allows
claims to be dispersed on a weekly basis and then ratify claims at the next
commission meeting. In the current process, we wait to pay the vendors until the
commission meeting approval, therefore, causing several weeks delay in payments to
the vendors. All of the projects have been approved and appropriated by the
commission at previous meetings. If there is a dispute and the commission decide it
should not pay a claim that was previously approved and appropriated at a previous
meeting, then the city would need to decide where the money needs to come from
instead of Redevelopment Commission funds.
Ms. Kennedy states the other change in the statute is in regard to the Mayoral
appointments to the Redevelopment Commission starting January 1, 2021. There
will still be 3 Mayoral appointments. The change in statute is that one of the
appointments must now be a governing body of the South Bend School Corporation
and will now be a voting member. The non-voting position of the South Bend School
Corporation will be eliminated on December 31, 2020. As of 2017, the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission is allowed to meet electronically. Two members must
be physically present. Other members can be present either via Teams or by phone.
After the public health emergency has been lifted in the state, those options are
available if they are more comfortable to you. Commission approval is requested.
South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting – July 9, 2020
Upon a motion by President Jones, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the motion
carried unanimously, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3520 (Amending
By-Laws) submitted on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
2.Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission
Ms. Kennedy presented Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission. This ties into the Resolution No. 3520. There will
continue to be 5 members of the Commission. Should there be only 4 members
present and there is a tie, the Mayor will cast the deciding vote. Commission
approval is requested.
Upon a motion by President Jones, seconded by Commissioner Teshka, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Second Amended and
Restated By-Laws of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission submitted on
Thursday, July 9, 2020.
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
B.Common Council
C.Other
1.We reviewed 315 Jefferson, LLC. We are working on other reports. One report was
sent directly to elected officials and city leadership. We will be looking into this
report as much of the document is incorrect.
2.Welcome Amy Paul our new Business Development Manager to the Department of
Community Investment.
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, July 23, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
8.Adjournment
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 9:56 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia Jones, President