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The March 12, 2001 joint meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and the
Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by Personnel and Finance Chairperson,
Council Member James Aranowski at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, White,
Varner, Ujdak, Coleman and Kirsits; Community and Economic Development Director Jon Hunt,
Mayoral Assistant Fred Thon, City Engineer Carl Littrell, Bob Case, Citizen member Khadijah
Muhammad, Dave Sasano, Greg Hudson and Jeff Hirsch of DLZ Indiana, Inc., Public Works
Director Gary Gilot, Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Greene, Ken Herceg, Scott Rozanski,
Attorney Randy Rompola,Attorney Bruce Bancroft,Terry Bland of the §OUtb 0en4 Zribunt,
and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Aranowski noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 19-01
which would approve the execution of a lease for the construction of a new Public Works Service
Center and would pledge COIT revenues to the payment of the rentals on this facility.
Mr. Ken Herceg and Scott Rozanski of Ken Herceg and Associates then showed preliminary
drawings of the proposed Public Works Service Center. They noted that the center will consist of
three (3) buildings with the main building consisting of 48,500 square feet of garage space and
21,400 square feet of office and administrative space. There would be two (2) other covered
storage buildings of approximately 6,000 square feet and 12,000 square feet respectively, along
with a salt dome and related yard facilities. The proposed buildings would more than double the
space available.
Dr. Varner inquired whether the design standards for the area addressing masonry construction
were part of a design plan and whether they were the best use of tax dollars. He inquired whether
the extra cost is justified in light of the overall use.
Mr. Hunt noted that from a redevelopment standpoint that "Inner City Industrial Park" design
standards should be developed, however currently the area would be under the Studebaker
Corridor Standards. He further noted that there should be an emphasis on landscaping so that a
reasonable balance can be struck.
Mr. Herceg noted that only the office portion would have brick with split-block being used
elsewhere. The masonry would be for approximately 8 feet and should provide good durability
and maintenance.
Mr. Gilot stated that energy concerns were also taken into consideration during the design phase of
the building. He believes that a good balance has been struck which will stay within budget.
Council Member Kirsits inquired about the many fuel spills and related environmental problems
with regard to the use of this facility.
Mr. Gilot and Mr. Herceg stated that appropriate dry wells, catch basins, and separators have been
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Mr. Rompola then reviewed the funding mechanism which would be created for using COIT
dollars. The mechanism would be similar to the one used to fund the O'Brien School Park project
and the York Road Fire Station. The Building Corporation would issue the bonds and lease the
building to the City. The City would pay the bond obligation by using COLT dollars. The lease
calls for a maximum of a 20-year pay off with the first payment to begin in July. The lease would
be amended to reflect the actual dollars needed once the bids are received. The maximum bond
issue would be $ 10 million in principal. Bonds are proposed to be sold in mid-April with a
closing by the end of April.
Following discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Varner that Bill No. 19-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Aranowski and
Council Member Varner adjourned the meeting at 5:25
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member James Aranowski, Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
Council Member David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
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