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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. Approval of 9/19/08 MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 19, 2008 10:00 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President Mr. Karl King, Vice President Mr. Greg Downes, Secretary Mr. Hardie Blake, Jr. Dr. David Varner Ms. Ann Rosen Legal Counsel: Mr. Charles S. Leone, Esq. Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq. Redevelopment Staf£ Mr. Don Inks, Director Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Bill Schalliol, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Nicholas Witwer, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager Others Present: Mr. Tom Price, Mayor's Office Mr. Jeff Vitton, Community Development Mr. Jitin Kain, Downtown South Bend Ms. Jamie Loo, South Bend Tribune Ms. Rita Kopala Ms. GlendaRae Hernandez Ms. Linda Wolfson, Community Forum for Economic Dev Mr. Marty Wolfson, Community Forum for Economic Dev Mr. John Hagen Mr. Bill Eagan Mr. Paul Phair, Holladay Properties Mr. Joe Radecki Mr. Anthony Zahner, ZPD+A Mr. Bob Kamicar, ZPD+A Ms. Tonia Ladner Mr. David Chandler Ms. Donna Ring Mr. Mark Smith Ms. Shirley Gaston Ms. Carolyn Bailey-McLeia Mr. Barrett Brady Ms. Jean Hanrahan South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, September 5, 2008. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Friday, September 5, 2008. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 Redevelopment Commission Claims submitted September 19, 2008 for approval. 305 FUND SBCDA BOND Majority Builder, Inc. 39,102.00 101 N. Michigan Exterior 324 AIRPORT AEDA Park Department 5,038.50 Seasonal Property Maint. Indiana Michigan Power 6.65 501 Wenger St. Sprk sys/Johnson Blvd. Blackthorn Corp. Pk management Owners' Association at Blackthorn, Inc. 16,226.47 Assessment/maintenance Wightman Petrie 810.00 Former EMI building 2026 S. Main Abonmarche 388.00 US 31 & Adams Rd Interchange City of South Bend 1,049.64 Legal Service Abonmarche 1,056.00 Bendix Dr. Rehabilitation 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL DTSB 16,500.00 Beautification Program Park Department 1,348.50 Seasonal Property Maint. Appraisals for property acquisitions for Meridian Title 600.00 118 S William St., 210 W. Monroe Repairs performed at the Morris Civic Edward J. White, Inc. 4,825.00 fountain pump SBD Reprographics 451.04 Fat Daddy's Printing Cost Demolition of Gates Chevy World Wightman Petrie 13,966.62 building Labor to board up and secure building Watterud Inc. 2,718.00 Gates Indiana Michigan Power 921.05 401 S. Lafayette Blvd Wightman Petrie 2,020.00 Housing Block (Entire Block Survey) 2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 422 FUND WEST WASHINGTON Park Department 430 FUND SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT Park Department Lehman & Lehman 619 BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. 321.50 Seasonal Property Maint. 508.00 Seasonal Property Maint. 200.00 Ireland/31 Area Land use 8,000.00 Management Fee $ 116,056.97 Mr. Varner asked when the Meadowbrook Golf Group management contract for Blackthorn Golf Course expires. Mr. Inks responded that it expires December 31. Mr. Varner asked if the city has solicited proposals for th scope of services for that management agreement. Mr. Inks responded that the City Controller has had several discussions with Meadowbrook and will be recommending that we continue Meadowbrook's contract for one more year, and then put out an RFP in 2009 for 2010. Referring to the Claims list, Mr. Varner asked who the Owners' Association at Blackthorn is and what the $16,226.47 assessment is. Mr. Inks responded that it is an association of all the land owners in Blackthorn Corporate Park. The owners are assessed an annual assessment to cover common maintenance. They meet, establish an annual budget, and based on the acreage each owns, assess aper-acre fee to cover the budget. Since the city owns quite a bit of the acreage, its fees are significant. Mr. Downes noted that he is the Commission's representative to the Owners' Association, attending its two meetings a year. Its minutes and budget are available to the Commission. 3 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted September 19, 2008, and ordered checks to be released. 4. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Inks noted that he received one Communication for the Commission, but would prefer to read it under item 6.C.(3) because it pertains to LaSalle Square planning. There was no objection. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Housing (1) Loan and Grant related to the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1733 East Fox Street. (Linda E. Kinch) Mr. Inks noted that the loan amount is $6,600. The grant is in the amount of $6,462.50. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant related to the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1733 East Fox Street. (Linda E. Kinch) (2) Loan and Grant related to the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1010 Vassar Street. (Joseph Peele, Sr.) 4 COMMISSION APPROVED THE CLAIMS SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2008, AND ORDERED THE CHECKS TO BE RELEASED COMMUNICATION TO BE READ IlV CONJUNCTION WITH ITEM 6.C.(3) THERE WAS NO OLD BUSINESS COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT RELATED TO THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LocATED AT 1733 EAST Fox STREET. (LINDA E. KINCH) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Housing (1) continued... Mr. Inks noted that the loan amount is $6,700. The grant is in the amount of $12,578. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Loan and Grant related to the South Bend Home Improvement Loan Program for property located at 1010 Vassar Street. (Joseph Peele, Sr.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Proposal for Master Planning Services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (East Bank Village, Phase II) Mr. Kain noted that a request for proposal was recently submitted to JJR for creating a master plan for phase II of the East Bank Village area. Phase I of the plan was adopted in June. Holladay Group, facilitator in this process and a partner with the city, submitted the RFP to JJR. The proposal includes their fee of $50,000 for a specified scope of services. The scope of services for Phase II is similar to that of Phase I. The boundaries of Phase II are Jefferson Blvd. (N), Eddy St. (E), Sample Street (S) and the St. Joseph River (W). Ms. Jones asked about the completion date, whether the planning effort really would take until December 2009. Mr. Kain responded COMMISSION APPROVED THE LOAN AND GRANT RELATED TO THE SOUTH BEND HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 VASSAR STREET. (JOSEPH PEELE, SR.) South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... that that is an error and should be January 2009. Ms. Jones confirmed that the planning will take the same form as Phase I, with charrettes, meetings, the same groups, plus some additional ones related to the area. Mr. Downes asked if a Phase III is expected and what would be the boundaries. Mr. Kain responded that no additional phases are planned or anticipated. The boundaries of Phase II were identified in the initial RFP for Phase I. Upon a motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for proposal and accepted the proposal from JJR for Master Planning Services in the South Bend Central Development Area. (East Bank Village, Phase II) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Staff report on disposition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Oliver Industrial Park) Mr. Witwer noted that River Bend Hose Specialty Inc./3G Properties has submitted a proposal for the development of Lots 7 and 8 in Oliver Industrial Park, approximately 7.84 acres. They have offered no money in exchange, but would agree to forfeit the opportunity to apply for real property tax abatement. 6 COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM JJR FOR MASTER PLANNING SERVICES IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA. (EAST BANK VILLAGE, PHASE II~ South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... River Bend Hose Specialty is a wholesale distributor of commercial hose products and certain hardware supplies. They would construct a new 75,000 sft manufacturing and warehouse facility on lots 7 and 8 of the Oliver Industrial Park. They would consolidate manufacturing and distribution operations into one building. Currently these operations are performed in three buildings at two locations. This project will allow River Bend Hose Specialty to be more efficient and will retain 60 jobs in the City of South Bend. In addition, this project will allow River Bend Hose Specialty to expand its business and services in the future. River Bend Hose Specialty makes its proposal with the understanding it will not be responsible for any existing environmental conditions and will not bear any additional construction costs caused by abnormal soil conditions, i. e., buried objects, unstable soil, high water tables, etc. Mr. Witwer gave the staff comments regarding the proposal. He noted that Lots 7 and 8 on the marketing materials for Oliver Industrial Park are Lots 8 & 9 on the legal plat. No performance guarantee was submitted with the proposal. However, all other proposal documents were submitted. Proposed site plan and building elevations were submitted with the proposal. Staff would like to work with River Bend Hose on the south elevation. It is staff understanding that additional architectural detail and/or 7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... windows will be added to that elevation. Landscaping of the property has been discussed with River Bend Hose, but the detailed landscaping plan was not submitted with the proposal. This will need to be provided and finalized. Mr. Slavinskas, owner of River Bend Hose Specialty, discloses that he is a Board Member of the Urban Enterprise Association. Although River Bend Hose has requested that they purchase the land for no cost or a nominal cost, they have agreed to not request real property tax abatement for this development. The value of the tax abatement is estimated to be more than the value of the property. The land value would be in the range of $20,500 to $25,500 per acre ($160,720 - $199,920). Based on a $2.SM project cost, the value of the tax abatement would range between $250,000 and $300,000. Staff recommends accepting the proposal from River Bend Hose Specialty Inc./3G Properties (partnership) and directing the Commission's attorney to prepare the necessary documents to close this transaction. This is an exciting project. It not only provides for the current business needs of River Bend Hose, it provides room for them to expand. River Bend Hose is a local business that has shown steady growth in business and employees during its 8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... existence. Their financial statements indicate a strong company. The development will be a strong addition to the Oliver Industrial Park. Mr. Varner asked what the sales price has been for other property sold in that industrial park. Mr. Witwer didn't know, but will provide that information. In the absence of a performance guarantee, Mr. Downes asked what recourse the Commission has if they don't build what they say. Mr. Inks responded that the Contract for Sale of Land will stipulate that the land returns to the Commission if the project isn't completed within a certain period of time. Ms. Jones said she would prefer they pay a nominal amount. Mr. King asked if the Contract for Sale of Land will also require that they comply with design requirements. Mr. Witwer responded that it would. The final design must be approved. Mr. Downes asked who "will not be responsible for any existing environmental conditions" etc. Who is meant by "we?" Mr. Witwer responded that the Commission sells its land "clean." We believe that to be the case for this land. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Mr. King and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from River Bend Hose Specialty, Inc./3G 9 COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL FROM RIVER BEND HOSE SPECIALTY, INC./3G PROPERTIES FOR PURCHASE OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN THE OLIVER INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR A NOMINAL FEE South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) continued... Properties for purchase of Lots 7 and 8 in the Oliver Industrial Park for a nominal fee. (2) Proposal for Professional Services in the Airport Economic Development Area. (Appraisals, MIND Area) Mr. Witwer noted that Rick Pitts and Frank Lauver are currently appraising property located at 1515 S. Franklin Street with the intent that the property be added to the Airport Economic Development Area Acquisition List. Burton Investments, owner of 1515 S. Franklin, also owns property on Indiana Avenue and Taylor Street. The value to Burton of the Indiana Ave. and Taylor St. properties is undermined by the loss of the Franklin St. property. Burton Investments wants the Commission to purchase all of the properties if it purchases the Franklin St. property. Staff, therefore, wishes to have the Indiana Ave. and Taylor St. properties appraised for potential addition to the Acquisition List. Rick Pitts has submitted a proposal to do the appraisals for a fee of $8,500. Ralph Lauver has submitted a proposal in the amount of $8,000. Two appraisals are needed to set the offering price. Staff recommends accepting both proposals. Mr. Varner asked how urgent this acquisition is. Mr. Witwer responded that it is urgent. 10 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (2) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the request for proposals and accepted the proposals from Rick Pitts and Ralph Lauver for the scope of services and fee proposed. (Appraisals, MIND Area) (3) Update on LaSalle Square Plan Mr. Inks read into the record the Communication from Jerry Niezgodski, Chairman of the Lincoln Way West Gateway Association. Dear Members of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, On behalf of the neighbors of the Lincoln Way West Gateway Association I would like to add our voice of support for the plans being presented today for the redevelopment of LaSalle Square. We want to thank South Bend's Director of Community and Economic Development, .Leff Gibney and the city administration for making this a public process and look forward to partnering with them throughout the redevelopment process. We also want to thank zpd+a and the Center for Neighborhood Technology for their hard work and dedication to facilitating community involvement in the planning process. Special thanks goes to the planner overseeing the project, .Leff Vitton, and his fellow planners George Adler and Nick COMMISSION APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND ACCEPTED THE PROPOSALS FROM RICK PITTS AND RALPH LAUVER FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE PROPOSED. (APPRAISALS, MIND AREA) 11 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Witwer for working with the steering committee and all parties to make this a transparent and successful process thus far. Through participation in the Transopoly game and the other planning activities, we have come to realize that redeveloping LaSalle Square's infrastructure will demand much more than the initial outlay of TIF monies to realize our dream of turning this area around. But with the continued support of Common Council members and organizations like the Community Forum for Economic Development, we believe we have laid the foundation for a strong partnership with the city to turn LaSalle Square into an area that will make the neighborhood a more vibrant, welcoming area not just for the west side but for the whole community. Sincerely, .Terry Niezgodski Chairman, Lincoln Way West Gateway Association Mr. Vitton noted that following selection of zpd+a as the consultant for planning and preparation and signing of the contract, zpd+a began their work on May 2. They met with the steering committee and established two public planning dates, July 12 and August 19. Following the public input, they prepared the plan and did market research. Mr. Kamicar noted that everything zpd+a did was very public, at the request of the city. 12 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... All materials were posted on the city's Web site. The steering committee consisted of fourteen of the stakeholders from the area. At its first meeting the steering committee discussed strengths and weaknesses and set goals for both the plan and for the community meetings to follow. A community meeting was held next with over 100 people attending. Then two design charrettes were held to cover infrastructure and land use. There were also thirty-four private interviews of stakeholders. The Center for Neighborhood Technology was responsible for the market analysis, identifying what exists in the area now and what is feasible. There is a large shopping area with big box stores within two miles of LaSalle Square. Additional big stores are not likely to locate in LaSalle Square. However, there should be a market for 20,000-40,000 sft of convenience retail to locate there, such as a dry cleaner, drug store, etc. And those would best be located on Lincolnway near Bendix. That still leaves the site of LaSalle Square itself underused. Retail is helped by additional rooftops, so the plan suggests residential development on the LaSalle Square site. New housing would need to be distinctive and of a different type than is available now. Senior housing is suggested by the plan. Other possible viable uses would be a farmers' market, a satellite trade school, and a thrift shop. 13 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Mr. Kamicar noted that the plan was broken out into a five, ten, and twenty-year outlook. It is a particular challenge that the site does not front onto the main thoroughfare, Lincolnway. In order to help draw people to the area, the plan suggests a median along North Bendix and more community uses of the site. The public library and Faith Apostolic Temple are a good start, but more traffic to the area is needed to draw the additional retail. Mr. Zahner noted that St. Vincent DePaul operates a store at LaSalle Square, but they don't nearly use the space they have. They would like to remain in the area, but be in a much smaller store. Mr. Kamicar noted that the plan suggests that the city acquire a portion of Honeywell's parking lots, south of Prast Blvd. They could be used as a landscaped buffer between the retail and residential uses and that would eliminate the eyesore that the parking lots are now. The landscaping could include a trail to Kennedy Park. The plan also suggests creating a public plaza that could be used for community events such as the farmers' market or outdoor movies. Longer term (twenty-year) goals would be to establish a community center with senior activities and a trade school and to find a developer to construct housing for a diverse, 14 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... but different niche than currently exists there. Mr. Zahner noted that at the beginning of the process many people wanted a large supermarket and big box stores to locate at LaSalle Square. However, they came to realize that was unlikely and embraced the idea of the square having a combined community-serving, housing and convenience retail functions. Ms. Wolfson applauded the city for hearing and recognizing the will of a wide variety of people with different expertise than traditional planners. LaSalle Square is a symbol for the many other areas of the city that need attention. Avery decisive thing happened when the public library changed its mind about continuing its branch at LaSalle Square. The community people who were involved intend to continue to exert pressure to see that progress is made on this plan. She expressed impatience, though, with the timetable. She hopes it can move more quickly and that we can do the same thing for other blighted areas of the city. Mr. Blake asked what the next steps are. Mr. Kamicar responded that the immediate next steps should be infrastructure improvements, creating design guidelines, finding a senior housing developer, and finding additional development for the site. Mr. Blake asked the consultants' level of optimism that developers will be interested in 15 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... this area. Mr. Zahner responded he thinks the chances are pretty good. He thinks it will be important to carefully select the retail developer. It should be a retail developer who appreciates the area, who has a long term vision for building this out to 40,000 sft. Mr. Blake asked for a list of such developers. Mr. Zahner thought there were many such in Chicago. Mr. Kamicar suggested putting together a developers' open house. Mr. Blake noted that he does not want this planning to go stagnant and have no positive action. Mr. Vitton noted that at the last committee meeting, committee members indicated they wanted to continue meeting to help the planning get implemented. Ms. Jones opened the discussion up to anyone else for brief comments. Mr. Radecki said he has lived three blocks from LaSalle Square for 45 years. He is also co-chair of the Lincolnway West Gateway Association. He's known the area when it was vibrant with lots of stores. The city administration let it wander away and never helped to get anything back in there. We've got a chance now to revitalize the area. We need to let these people go ahead and get it moving. He wants progress quickly, not to have it sit on a back burner. 16 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Ms. Rink, LaSalle Area Neighborhood Association, said she agrees. Twenty years is just way too long to wait. Ms. Latner said she's from Chicago and has seen plans like this work there. She moved back to the west side of South Bend because she wants to be a part of what's going to happen there. Mr. Smith said he noticed that as the LaSalle Square shopping center deteriorated, housing nearby deteriorated, too. He hopes as the shopping area improves, there will also be spillover improvements in nearby housing. Mr. Wolfson asked whether the recommended infrastructure improvements will be done first, or will they be made in conjunction with a development. Mr. Kamicar suggested that it could happen either in conjunction with a developer or in advance of development. Mr. Eagan asked if there was ever a study about what caused the decline of this area, so the same result won't happen again. Mr. Zahner responded that there were two causes. There used to be four or five times as many people employed at employers within aone- mile radius of this square. As the job base declined, the shopping center declined. The other thing that happened is that newer, larger retail complexes were built within a three-mile radius. Those centers became more attractive areas for retail to locate. 17 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Mr. Eagan asked again if there had ever been a study that shows that, or is that just someone's best guess. Mr. Zahner didn't believe a study was necessary. The data is pretty straight-forward. Ms. Jones thanked everyone for their updates and input. She stressed that the Commission is committed to continuing the momentum that has been present during this planning and to seeing the LaSalle Square area revitalized. Mr. King, who has been involved with the Northeast Neighborhood revitalization for fifteen years, pointed out how long it has taken for the Northeast Neighborhood to bring the development at Eddy Street Commons to fruition. He said you have to keep the ball moving, but you also have to be patient. The Northeast Neighborhood Council received its final planning report November 14, 1998. Ten years later, it still isn't done. It's been moving all that time, but it's taken ten years to get to where Eddy Street Commons is starting to be built. Just because it isn't done in five years, doesn't mean it's been forgotten, or that it isn't working. It just takes a lot of time to get all of the pieces together and to attract the developers and the money together to get the result where you want it to be. The neighbors in the Northeast Neighborhood never felt that things had stopped. They wanted it sooner, as you do. But as time went on, everyone learned more about how 18 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... complicated this was and how important it was to get it right the first time. If it isn't done in five years, that doesn't mean it's failed. You need to persevere and be patient. It will be worth it. D. West Washington-Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington- Chapin Development Area. E. South Side Development Area There was no business in the South Side Development Area. F. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. G. Douglas Road Economic Development Area There was no business in the Douglas Road Economic Development Area. H. Ratification of Service Contracts There were no Service Contracts for ratification. I. Other (1) Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program Lincolnway West) 19 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) I. Other (1) continued... Mr. Inks noted that items 6.L(1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) are renewals of contracts for the Facade Matching Grant Programs for the various commercial corridors. There is no new money for the contracts, simply a time extension to December 31, 2009. The program provides matching grants up to $20,000 for facade improvements. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Lincolnway West) (2) Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program Portage Avenue) Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Portage Avenue) (3) Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program Mishawaka Avenue) Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with South Bend Heritage Foundation, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Lincolnway West) Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Portage Avenue) 20 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) I. Other (3) continued... Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Mishawaka Avenue) (4) Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program Western Avenue) Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Western Avenue) (5) Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program Miami Street) Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Blake and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Miami Street) Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Mishawaka Avenue) Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Western Avenue) Commission approved Extension Addendum to Agreement for Programs and Services with the Urban Enterprise Association of South Bend, Inc. (Facade Matching Grant Program, Miami Street) 21 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -September 19, 2008 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Inks reported on Eddy Street Commons. Most of PROGRESS REPORTS the foundation of the parking garage is in. They were pouring ramps on the west side of the garage. Forms are on site for the slabs. By Thanksgiving the west half of that structure is expected to be in place and the east half well under way. They have also pulled building permits for two buildings on the west side of Eddy Street. The foundation is already in for one of them. As soon as that building starts to go up, they'll put the foundation in for the second one. Most of the utilities (sewer, water, electric) are in the ground. Things are moving along well. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is NEXT COMMISSION MEET~G scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Commission, Mr. King made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Downes seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 11:23 a.m. Donald E. 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