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Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
August 27, 2020
9:30 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/RDC082720
Presiding: Marcia Jones, President South Bend, Indiana
The meeting was called to order at 9:34 a.m.
1.ROLL CALL
Members Present: Marcia Jones, President
Don Inks, Vice-President
Quentin Phillips, Secretary
Jake Teshka, Commissioner
Troy Warner, Commissioner
Leslie Wesley, Commissioner
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel: Sandra Kennedy, Esq.
Redevelopment Staff: David Relos, RDC Staff
Mary Brazinsky, Board Secretary
Others Present: Daniel Buckenmeyer
Amanda Pietsch
Kyle Silveus
Zach Hurst
Charlotte Brach
DCI
DCI
Engineering
Engineering
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2. Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, August 13, 2020
Upon a motion by Commissioner Teshka, seconded by Commissioner Warner,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the minutes of the
regular meeting of Thursday, August 13, 2020.
3. Approval of Claims
• Claims Submitted for August 11th, August 18th and August 25th
Commissioner Warner asked about the claims for the Commerce Center; are things on
schedule according to the city agreement.
Mr. Buckenmeyer states that the specific specs, Mr. Hurst can explain further. We are
still paying High Concrete for panel assembly and installation. Presently we are working
on a lawsuit from Mr. Matthews. Mr. Matthews is currently disputing the SDC (System
Development Charge) in which he believes he does not need to pay. The lawsuit will
need to be settled prior to this project completion to connect to city water and sewer.
Mr. Hurst notes that the large payment is to High Concrete to make up our $5M
contribution to this project. The contribution will be completed within a couple months.
Upon a motion by Secretary Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Warner, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved the claims for August
11th, August 18th and August 25th submitted on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. River West Development Area
1. First Amendment to Temporary Access Agreement (United Way)
Mr. Relos presented First Amendment to Temporary Access Agreement (United
Way). This agreement is with United Way for the new southeast center that they
are looking to build. The agreement allows United Way access to Commission
owned property where they hope to build. The agreement extends the use to the
end of March 2021 as there were some delays. Commission approval is
requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Secretary Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved First Amendment to
Temporary Access Agreement (United Way) submitted on Thursday, August
27, 2020.
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2.Budget Request (Charles Martin Youth Center)
Mr. Hurst presented Budget Request (Charles Martin Youth Center). This is a
budget request for $50,000 to be used in paving the parking lots surrounding the
Charles Martin Youth Center. The parking lot is cracked up and has no striping
left. The top layer of asphalt will be removed, new asphalt will be placed, and the
lots will receive new striping. It is estimated that the last time the parking lot had
been replaced was approximately 20 years. Commission approval is requested.
Upon a motion by Vice-President Inks, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, the
motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(Charles Martin Youth Center) submitted on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
B.South Side Development Area
1.Budget Request (3400 Block Main St Streetscape)
Mr. Silveus presented Budget Request (3400 Block Main St Streetscape). This is
a budget request for $250,000 for the streetscape improvements in the 3400 block
of Main Street. This will be for the Xavier School. The funds will allow for the
construction of sidewalk along Dean, Sherwood and Main Streets along with curb
installation on Dean and Sherwood Streets. Curb ramps adjacent to the sidewalk
installation would also be installed. Commission approval is requested.
Commissioner Teshka asked if this was in direct relation to LaCasa moving.
Mr. Buckenmeyer replied, yes as we expect more traffic on the block as a result of
LaCasa moving into the Xavier School. These steps are safety measures in
anticipation of higher traffic volumes to the area.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Teshka,
the motion carried unanimously, the Commission approved Budget Request
(3400 Block Main St Streetscape) submitted on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
6.Progress Reports
A.Tax Abatement
1.Mr. Buckenmeyer states 2 tax abatements were taken to Council. There are 2 tax
credit projects in the city. One is for a 60-apartment unit on the property of the
former Fat Daddies property. The other is for a scattered site with 24 single family
homes on the near northwest side, northwest side and southeast side with a
partnership of Anne Mannix and South Bend Heritage. Confirming will take place
at the next Council meeting. Mr. Buckenmeyer states that the City of South Bend
has not had a state acceptance since 2014. Anything we can do to help these get
approved for South Bend would be appreciated.
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B.Common Council
1.Mr. Warner asked for more details in the minutes for Council. Also, he was glad
to report back to Council that Redevelopment funds were being used throughout
the neighborhoods as asked.
2.Mr. Teshka states that Council and Mr. Buckenmeyer will have further drill down
conversations around tax abatements and how the city can further utilize these in
the future.
C.Other
7.Next Commission Meeting:
Thursday, September 10, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
8.Adjournment
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 9:47 a.m.
David Relos, Property Development Manager Marcia Jones, President