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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 Minutes 4/24/14 Meeting SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 24, 2014 9:30 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Marcia I. Jones,President South Bend, Indiana 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Ms. Marcia Jones, President Dr. David Varner, Vice President Mr. Don Inks, Secretary Mr. Greg Downes Ms. Valerie Schey Members Absent: Mr. Stan Wruble Legal Counsel: Mr. Lawrence Meteiver, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist Mrs. Cheryl Phipps, Recording Secretary Mr. Jitin Kain, Director of Planning Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager Others Present: Mr. Scott Ford, Executive Director Mr. Brock Zeeb, Director Mr. Chris Fielding, Director Ms. Beth Leonard Inks, Director Ms. Sarah Heintzelman, Community Investment Mr. John March, Community Investment Mr. Thomas Coley, Chancellor 1USB Mr. Conrad Damian Ms. Donna Pfeil Mr. Dick Pfeil Ms. Maggie Gibney Mr. Bill Weeks Ms. Dea Andrews Mr. Cecil Eastment,Admin&Finance Mr. Dan Corey,Plews Shadley Racher&Braun Mr. Phil Faccenda, Barnes &Thornburg Mr. Shawn Peterson,Union Station Technology Cntr Mr. Todd Zeiger, Southhold Restoration Mr. Jim Bogner Mr. Daniel Kocen, F Cubed Mr. Bob Williams, F Cubed 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 1. ROLL CALL (CONT.) Others Present: Ms. Mo Miller Mr. Erin Blasko, South Bend Tribune Mr. Mark Peterson, WNDU-TV 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday,March 27,2014 Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 27, 2014. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS 324 AIRPORT AREA BSA Life Structures 21,312.98 Ignition Pk IDEM 35.46 Final Relocation Payment Hamilton Towing Environmental Assurance Comp, Inc. 117,172.62 Environmental Remediation South Bend Parks & Recreation 419.02 Snow Removal Ann Kolata Enterprises LLC 3,315.00 Professional Services South Bend Water Works 97.61 4212/4224 Fellows St Sopko,Nussbaun, Inabnit& 200.00 Legal Services Kaczmarek Heppenheimer&Korpal 425.00 Legal Services/Tax Sale Certificate Hull&Associates 23,266.20 Assessment&Remediation Oliver Industrial/ Ignition Pk Rise Shine Realty 55.00 Power Rack Front Lawn 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL Downtown South Bend Inc. 23,125.00 Agreement for Services Sopko,Nussbaun, Inabnit& 250.00 Legal Services Kaczmarek Meridian Title Corporation 600.00 100 Blk S.Niles Kil Architecture and Planning 1,134.79 River Glen Campus Study South Bend Parks &Recreation 2,657.14 Snow Removal Rose Pest Solution 105.00 LaSalle Hotel Pest Control Abonmarche 12,050.00 Colfax & Hill Drainage Improvements Edward J White, Inc. 1,157.52 Boiler South Bend Water Works 388.88 Commercial/2721 Kenwood Ave Schindler 174.18 LaSalle Hotel Elevator Sopko,Nussbaun, Inabnit& 375.00 Legal Services Kaczmarek 2 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (CONT.) 426 FUND SOUTH BEND CENTRAL MEDICAL DISTRICT St. Joseph County Auditor 1,532,232.98 Refund Property Tax 8 Payment by Memorial Hospital 430 FUND SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT TIF AREA #1 DLZ 3,532.00 Ireland DLZ 2,460.00 Bowen St. Sidewalk ROW DLZ 10,320.00 Fellows St. Sidewalk ROW Lawson-Fisher Associates 110.00 Main St/Lafayette Blvd Connector from Ireland Rd to Chippewa Rd Cardno JFNew 1,441.60 Engineering Christopher Burke Engineering, LLC 9,405.50 Fellows & Ireland St. Downtown South Bend Inc. 1,694.48 Beautification Program 433 REDEVELMENT ADMISNISTRATION GENERAL Faegre Baker Daniels 5,233.87 Professional Services Incurred thru 2/14 1,774,746.83 Ms. Schey asked for an explanation of the reimbursement to the St. Joseph County Auditor in the Central Medical District. Mr. Relos responded that Memorial Hospital had overpaid their taxes for five years. They won an appeal. The Auditor's Office has refunded the money to Memorial and we need to reimburse the Auditor's Office. Mr. Varner and Ms. Schey asked for a copy of the claim. Mr. Relos will supply that. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted April 24, 2014. 4. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications. 5. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 6. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Jones asked that Item 6.H.(1)be moved to the top of New Business. There was no objection and the item was so moved. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, Item 6.H.(1) was so moved. 3 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. Other (1) Resolution No. 3210 honoring Jeffrey V. Gibney for extraordinary service to the South Bend Community and South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Ms. Jones read aloud Resolution No. 3210. A RESOLUTION HONORING JEFFREY V. GIBNEY FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY AND SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, Jeffrey V. Gibney was a community visionary in the South Bend area for over 40 years; and WHEREAS, Jeff spent 5 of those years (2007 thru 2011)as the Director of Community&Economic Development for the City of South Bend and worked closely with the Redevelopment Commission; and WHEREAS, during service to our community Jeff worked tirelessly with many local organizations, including the Commission to positively impact South Bend and as one tours our great City we see an extensive number of projects which benefitted from Jeff's eye for design, architecture, color as well as landscape; and WHEREAS, Jeff was an urban pioneer with a passion for saving and building both the physical and human fabric of our neighborhoods by breaking down barriers to economic justice; developing creative financing models for structural rehabilitation; and pursuing trailblazing ideas which brought all segments of our community together; and WHEREAS, Jeff played a pivotal role as catalyst for projects with substantial community impact such as: the Kroc Center, Eddy Street Commons,fostering the relationship between the University of Notre Dame and the City,placement of a new fire station at Chapin and Lincolnway West; and the construction of the new Studebaker Museum; and WHEREAS, Jeff provided skillful oversight to the development of numerous projects throughout South Bend such as: transformation of"the block"at Washington and Walnut into West Washington Homes; rehabilitation of Dunbar Corner, new life for the Natatorium, repurposing of Hansel Center, three progressive sites for the ever-expanding Maura Brannick Clinic, development of the Sava-lot shopping area, establishment of the Colfax Cultural Center, renovation of Robertson's Department Store into apartments, the opening of the Charles Martin Youth Center, the refurbishment of South Bend Heritage offices, the construction of 4 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting–April 24,2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) H. Other Heritage Homes Southeast as well as a myriad of single family houses and other structures; and WHEREAS, Jeff always pushed organizations and individuals to do more than they thought that they could do and make them happy with the result; and WHEREAS, Jeff was able to relate to a wide array of people in our community—sharing his vision and passion for what could be; and WHEREAS, with Jeff's passing the community has lost a great visionary, leader and friend; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby honors Jeffrey V. Gibney for his extraordinary commitment and distinguished service to the City of South Bend;posthumously thanks him for the outstanding contributions he has made; and declares it will sincerely miss his diligent work in the community. ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on April 24, 2014, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Ms. Schey and unanimously carried,the Commission approved Resolution No. 3210 honoring Jeffrey V. Gibney for extraordinary service to the South Bend Community and South Bend Redevelopment Commission. A. Public Hearings (1) Public Hearing on Resolution No. 3211 authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purpose of providing funds to be applied to pay for the refunding of certain outstanding South Bend Redevelopment District Special Taxing District Bonds of 2002 and to pay incidental expenses in connection therewith and on account of the issuance of the bonds, and appropriating the proceeds thereof. Mr. Zeeb noted that Resolution No. 3211 authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds of the Redevelopment District(the"Refunding Bonds")that would be issued to refund the South Bend Redevelopment District Special Taxing District Bonds of 2002 (the"2002 Bonds") and appropriates the proceeds of the refunding bonds. The 2002 Bonds are outstanding in the principal amount of$3,405,000. It is anticipated that refunding of the 2002 Bonds will result in a significant savings for the Redevelopment Commission. Like the 2002 Bonds, it is anticipated that all the debt service on the Refunding Bonds will be paid from TIF Revenues from the Airport TIF Area. In order to increase the marketability of the Bonds, 5 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) A. Public Hearings (1) continued... the Bonds will also be issued with a special benefits tax backup to the TIF Revenues. The Refunding Bonds will have a final maturity no later than January 1, 2022, which is the same term as the existing 2002 Bonds. Staff is also seeking approval of professional advisory services agreement with Crowe Horwath associated with this bond refunding. Mr. Relos noted that the public hearing file is complete, containing: (1)A copy of the Notice of Hearing; (2)A copy of Resolution No. 3211,the subject of the public hearing; (3) An affidavit from Kim Wilson,Publisher of the South Bend Tribune,that the Notice of Hearing was published in that newspaper on April 11, 2014; (4)An affidavit from Jason Jolly, Classified Manager of the Tri-County News,that the Notice of Hearing was published in that newspaper on April 11, 2014. Staff is seeking approval of bond refunding and professional advisory services by the Commission. Ms. Jones opened the Public Hearing for anyone who wished to speak regarding Resolution No. 3211. There was no one who wished to speak. Ms. Jones closed the Public Hearing for whatever action the Commission wished to take. (2) Consideration of Resolution No.3211. Mr. Inks asked the intent of the special benefits tax backup. Mr. Philip Faccenda, Barnes& Thornburg,responded that the current bonds have a special benefits tax backup which is a general tax applicable to the entire district, in the event you need to levy a tax. Throughout the life of the bond a tax has never been levied to make a payment on the bond. The district is coterminous with the city limits of the City of South Bend. Mr. Varner asked if the Common Council will need to approve the refunding as well. Mr. Faccenda responded that it will. Mr. Varner wondered if these bonds when originally approved were approved by the Council. Mr. Faccenda responded that they might not have been. State law changed about eight years ago,requiring any bonds of$3,000,000 or more be approved by the Council. However, the state legislature does not like the Redevelopment Commission approving bonds on its own, so basically any bonding action must also be approved by the Common Council. Mr. Downes asked what the estimated savings will be due to the refunding. Mr. Faccenda responded that the savings is expected to be in excess of$200,000. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Inks and unanimously carried,the Commission approved Resolution No. 3211 authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purpose of providing funds to be applied to pay for the refunding of certain outstanding South Bend Redevelopment District Special Taxing District Bonds of 2002 and to pay incidental expenses in connection therewith and on account of the issuance of the bonds,and appropriating the proceeds thereof. 6 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (1) Proposal for professional services (State Theatre facade terra cotta repair) Mr. Relos noted that staff solicited a proposal from Ziolkowski Construction Masonry Restoration to perform terra cotta repair of the façade of the State Theatre(State). There are two damaged areas, one on the southwest corner of the building and the other above a second story window. Ziolkowski has done similar repairs to terra cotta on the nearby American Trust Place's south façade, among others. The State was at one time owned by the Commission, and when sold in 1993, a façade easement was retained on the Michigan St. Frontage to protect this iconic building. This easement states the Commission agrees to maintain the west exterior façade(Michigan St.) The repair will stabilize the terra cotta with an epoxy adhesive to secure the fractured corner piece and a patching material will be applied to infill other missing pieces. The fee for these services is$1,621. Staff requests approval. Mr. Inks asked if our agreement with the owner of the State Theatre required us to make repairs to the façade, or just gave us the right to do so. Mr. Relos responded that we agreed to maintain it. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried,the Commission accepted the proposal from Ziolkowski Construction Masonry Restoration for the scope of services and fee proposed. (2) Purchase Agreement with Strataby's LLC (112 S. St.Louis St) Mr. Relos noted that 112 S. St. Louis St. was transferred to the Commission by the Board of Public Works in 2005. A dilapidated house on the property was demolished. The lot is only 33 ft wide and,therefore,unbuildable. The property was taken through the disposition process in the fall of 2013 with an offering price of$4,200. No bids were received. Strataby's LLC, an abutting property owner(Barnaby's),has offered$1,400,the minimum appraised value. Staff recommends selling the property to Strataby's since it will place the property back on the tax rolls and may assist in a future expansion of Barnaby's. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried,the Commission approved the Purchase Agreement for 112 S. St. Louis St. to Strataby's LLC for$1,400. (3) Exclusivity Agreement with Ivy Tech Community College (College Football Hall of Fame) Mr. Ford noted that we have a proposed agreement between the Commission and Ivy Tech Community College for the former College Football Hall of Fame. 7 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... In an effort to solicit a broad range of potential redevelopment opportunities for the former College Football Hall of Fame, Community Investment staff in collaboration with Newmark, Grubb Cressy&Everett, which is listing agent for the building, issued a Call for Offers for the reuse of the building in June 2013. Staff received four proposals submitted by interested parties by July 31,2013. Although none of the proposals were fully responsive, the Culinary Center Coalition proposal was developed to a point that merited further discussion and captured staff's imagination. Over the past few months, staff has continued conversation with the Culinary Center Coalition regarding their proposal and is interested in further determining the feasibility of the concept. The other proposals were considered unresponsive and notified of such findings. In March 2014, staff received an additional offer to purchase the building,but the offer was determined to be unresponsive. The Culinary Center Coalition proposal calls for the conversion of the former College Football Hall of Fame building into the Ivy Tech Culinary Arts&Food Education(CAFE) Center. The coalition foresees an enlarged Ivy Tech culinary arts program in the building with highly visible aquaculture and hydroponic components. At its full potential,the concept could create a center of interdisciplinary food and sustainability research,training and public education in the heart of downtown South Bend. Staff believes the project could have a great impact on the hospitality industry at both the regional and local levels. Ivy Tech's concept would help seed culinary entrepreneurship,while also maintaining a vibrant atmosphere around this important downtown anchor. In order for Ivy Tech to fully explore the feasibility of the project, it needs to have a public claim on the Hall of Fame for a certain period of time. The memorandum of understanding outlines the terms of such an agreement. The memorandum of understanding is an Exclusivity Agreement/Right of First Refusal Agreement between the Redevelopment Commission and Ivy Tech is structured as a two- phased agreement: 1.Exclusivity Period: April 24- October 24, 2014, the Redevelopment Commission will not accept any offers for the sale or lease of the building; and, Ivy Tech will have the exclusive right to propose a project for the reuse of the Hall. 2.Right of First Refusal/Extension Term: October 24-December 24, 2014: The Redevelopment Commission could receive offers and would be obligated to notify Ivy Tech 8 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. South Bend Central Development Area (3) continued... and offer matching terms to Ivy Tech for consideration within 30 days. If those terms were rejected the Commission would have the right to enter into a separate agreement. Staff requests approval of the attached memorandum of understanding for the former College Football Hall of Fame with Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. Ms. Schey asked about the criteria used to determine the four bids were unresponsive. Mr. Ford responded that primarily having a business plan: stating what improvement would be made to the building, how they would pay for the building,how the use would be sustainable. Ms. Schey said she thought that six months seemed like a long time for a feasibility study. She suggested a three-month term. Mr. Ford responded that Ivy Tech needs to resolve a number of questions as to feasibility: people,program and place. They needed to define a location before developing a curriculum, finding people to teach it, and find the funds to keep it running. A large statewide institution has a variety of levels of approval for such an effort. Mr. Coley's experience in starting up other programs indicates that six months is a necessary amount of time to get to the needed level of detail. Ms. Schey asked what the city's remaining financial obligation on the Hall of Fame is. Mr. Ford responded that there is $4.7M of outstanding debt. Mr. Varner asked about the fundraising,whether it would all be done by Ivy Tech, or is there expectation that the city would participate as well. Mr. Coley responded that the fundraising is the college's responsibility. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. Schey and unanimously carried,the Commission approved the Exclusivity Agreement with Ivy Tech Community College (College Football Hall of Fame) C. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Second Amendment to Environmental Indemnity Agreement(Union Station Technology Center) Mr. Zeeb noted that this amendment to the Environmental Indemnity Agreement(EIA) outlines city plans to remediate the Ivy Tower site, adds clarity on Union Station Technology Center's(USTC)requirements as Bona Fide Purchaser, and adds Building 84 as the purchaser and owner of the site. 9 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (3) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried,the Commission approved the Second Amendment to Environmental Indemnity Agreement (Union Station Technology Center). (2) Collateral Assignment of Contract Rights (Union Station Technology Center) Mr. Zeeb noted that USTC needs to assign the EIA to its lender. The EIA requires Commission approval to assign it to another party. The assignment does not change the EIA, but provides protection to USTC's lender. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Collateral Assignment of Contract Rights (Union Station Technology Center) (3) Update on Union Station Technology Center Business Plan Mr. Zeeb noted that the Development Agreement with USTC states that USTC must provide its business plan for Commission review. Staff provided the business plan online. No Commission action is required. (4) Resolution No.3213 approving and authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Union Station Technology Center, MOU1 Amended Budget) Mr. Zeeb noted that the first Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) for USTC covered electrical and connectivity infrastructure improvements for the Renaissance District. Those improvements were expanded to include Ignition Park, which caused an additional $221,674.35 in costs. The Board of Public Works has approved the additional cost and engineering has reviewed and agreed with the change orders,pending Commission approval. The additional funding will close out all obligations under the first MOU. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3213 approving and authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Union Station Technology Center, MOU1 Amended Budget) (5) Amendment to Economic Development Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with F Cubed, LLC 10 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (5) continued... Mr. Relos noted that the Amendment incorporates certain changes into the Equipment Lease. The changes are clarifications,mainly to Section 3.02 of the MOU,which stated that F Cubed would be located in Ignition Park,the Renaissance District,or the larger AEDA. That statement now appears in the Equipment Lease. It did not appear in the Equipment Lease before. The Lease also had some requirements that the Lessor(Redevelopment Commission)had to sign off on routine maintenance of the equipment. Those statements were stricken, allowing F Cubed to use its good judgment for appropriate repair of the equipment. Staff requests approval of the Amendment to the MOU and the Equipment Lease. Mr. Meteiver mentioned one additional change. The original Equipment Lease provided for a term commencing on the delivery of the equipment. However,there were staggered delivery dates of the equipment, so the commencement of the Lease was designated as November 22, 2012,the date the last piece of equipment was delivered. Upon a motion by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Amendment to Economic Development Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with F Cubed, LLC and the associated Equipment Lease. (6) Contract for Appraisal Services for Blackthorn Golf Course(Hughes & Company, Inc.) Mr. Zeeb noted that on March 27,2014, staff informed the Commission that it planned to seek proposals from qualified appraisers to value Blackthorn Golf Course. Seven requests were sent out; four appraisers submitted proposals. Staff recommends selection of the two low appraisal companies: Hughes and Company, Inc. ($6,500) and Valbridge Property Advisors($6,900). Upon execution of the contracts, the companies will begin the appraisal process, with completed valuation reports expected to be received within 45 days. Staff requests approval of these two professional services contracts in the total amount of$13,400. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Hughes &Associates for appraisal of Blackthorn Golf Course for the scope of services and fee proposed. (7) Contract for Appraisal Services for Blackthorn Golf Course (Valbridge Property Advisors) 11 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) C. Airport Economic Development Area (7) continued... Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried,the Commission accepted the proposal from Valbridge Property Advisors for appraisal of Blackthorn Golf Course for the scope of services and fee proposed. D. West Washington-Chapin Development Area There was no business in the West Washington-Chapin Development Area. E. South Side Development Area (1) Proposal for professional services (Engineering, High & Ireland) Mr. Relos noted that staff anticipates doing several moderate to small projects in the Ireland/Miami area. Staff solicited a proposal from Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR)to complete necessary right of way(r/w) legal descriptions for improvements to the High& Ireland intersection,which services the Erskine Plaza Shopping Center. Improvements planned to this intersection are to add dedicated left turn lanes into and out of the Plaza. To do so,r/w is currently being acquired. To accommodate the business sign that is currently on the southwest corner,the planned permanent and temporary r/w needs to be shifted. By shifting the r/w the sign's setbacks will meet current zoning requirements; a variance would not have to be granted. Additionally,there is a drainage inlet at this corner, and a legal description for an easement to maintain the inlet is needed. As planned originally, the inlet was included in the permanent r/w. Staff requests approval of this professional services agreement in the amount of$750,to allow new legal descriptions to be prepared for the needed r/w and easement on this corner of the High& Ireland Improvement Project. Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission accepted the proposal from Jones Petrie Rafinski for the scope of services and fee proposed. (2) Resolution No. 3212 approving and authorizing the execution of an Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works. (Southside Improvements Project) 12 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) E. South Side Development Area (1) continued... Mr. Relos noted that in recent years an effort has been made to upgrade and connect the sidewalk and drainage systems in this south side shopping district. As the south side shopping district has grown, certain areas have had sidewalks installed while other areas have not,and the retention basin serving this area has been expanded. This agency agreement is for acquisition and an update to project specifications to accommodate changes requested by a property owners for(1)the sidewalk projects at Bowen Ave. and at the Ireland and Miami intersection, (2)the High and Ireland intersection improvements,and(3) additional design services to rework the berm around the Erskine retention basin on the north side of Erskine Plaza. Christopher B. Burke Engineering will be providing the professional services for a cost of$8,100. Staff requests approval of Resolution No. 3212. Upon a motion by Mr. Varner, seconded by Ms. Schey and unanimously carried,the Commission approved Resolution No. 3212 approving and authorizing the execution of an Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement with the Board of Public Works. (Southside Improvements Project) F. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area G. Douglas Road Development Area There was no business in the Douglas Road Development Area I. Ratification of Temporary Use Agreements Use/Agency Lot Event Dates of Use AIDS Wayne Street Rooftop June 20, 2014 through Ministries/AIDS Parking Garage Rendezvous August 8, 2014 Assist 1 stSourceBikeToWork Main/Colfax Bike to Work May 12,2014 through Assist Parking Garage Week and June 13,2014 Pancake Breakfast Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission ratified the approvals by staff of the following Temporary Use Agreements. 13 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—April 24, 2014 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Tax Abatement: Mr. Zeeb reported that Noble Americas real property abatement; Vida Realty(real property and IRBN (personal property); and Lippert Components (personal property)will have confirming resolutions before the Common Council at its April 28, 2014 meeting. Lock Joint Tube is planning to expand its facility and product lines and will have both real and personal property abatements up for confirming resolutions at the May 12, 2014 Common Council meeting. Other: Mr. Todd Zeiger gave an update on Southhold Restoration's renovation of the Kizer house at 803 W. Washington. He reported on some additional information they had learned about the history of Mr. Kizer in the community. Southhold has renovated the carriage house apartments on the second floor to be livable space. That was done first so that someone could move into that space while renovating the main house. They have also renovated a couple of units of the main house, thinking the same thing: someone could rent that while renovating the remaining portion of the main house. Or it could be management housing for a potential use as an inn. They have also done some cleanup on the outside,removing scrub brush and doing some landscaping. They will next put on new gutters and downspouts on the carriage house. On the main house they have removed some substandard chimneys and repaired some gutters and downspouts. They have used the house for the Restore Michiana series, year-long workshops on renovation of older homes. They have also had several public outreach open houses to give the place some public exposure. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The Next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., May 15, 2014. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, Ms. Schey made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Varner seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. Scott C. Ford, Executive Director 14