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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-14 Redevelopment Commission Minutes SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2014 9:30 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard 1 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 Mr. Stan Wruble g Legal Counsel: Mr. Paul Singleton, Esq. Redevelopment Staff: Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Specialist Ms. Debrah Jennings, Property Manager Others Present: Mr. Scott Ford, Executive Director 1 Mr. Brock Zeeb, Director, Economic Resources Mr. Chris Fielding, Director, Business Development Mr. Jitin Kain, Director, Planning Ms. Lory Timmer, Analyst, Community Investment Mr. Conrad Damian 1 Ms. Mo Miller Mrs. Cheryl Phipps 1 Ms. Mary Chris Adam Mr. Randy Rompola, Faegre Baker & Daniels Ms. Tracy Slattery Ms. Carole Schmidt, SB Community School Corp. Mr. William Waskom Ms. Cindy Oudghiri l Mr. Erin Blasko, South Bend Tribune Ms. Laura Marzotto Ms. Becky Drury Ms. Jill Van Driessche Mr. Michael Budzinski Ms. Carmen Willier Mr. Jay Caponigro, SB Community School Corp. Mr. Cecil Eastman, Controller's Office Ms. Beth Leonard Inks, Director, Admin & Fin. 1 1 4 I South Bend Redevelopment Commission 4 Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 i 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a 1 A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 11, 2014 1 Upon a motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 11, 2014. 3 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Claims 1 REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION submitted Explanation of Project S 324 AIRPORT AEDA BSA Life Structures 30,887.27 Ignition Park South Bend Parks& Recreation 6,600.00 Lawn Care 1 Weaver Boos Consultants 14,782.06 Ivy Tower Faegre Baker Daniels 4,607.84 Ignition Park/ND Dev. Agreement Jones Petrie Rafinski 255.00 Ivy Tower Kolata Enterprises LLC 2,115.00 Professional Services 1 Patriot Engineering and Environmental,Inc. 2,300.00 Lot 7 Ignition Pk PH I 1 South Bend Tribune 58.98 Removal LB Paint Ph I I Petty Cash 6.00 Recording Millennium Site 1 I I 420 FUND TIF DISTRICT-SBCDA GENERAL 1 4 Rose Pest Solutions 109.00 Pest Control '' South Bend Water Works 1,002.58 103 W Colfax South Bend Parks & Recreation 640.00 Lawn Care , i Hull 2,992.50 Consultant t Meridian Title Corporation 200.00 Search & Exam Fee 1 DTSB 21,250.00 Beautification . "a 1) 429 FUND NORTHEAST DISTRICT i Abonmarche 2,600.00 Hill Street Improvement I 430 SOUTH SIDE DEVELOPMENT AREA South Bend Parks & Recreation 15.00 Lawn Care 1 90,421.23 Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Inks and unanimously carried, the Commission i approved the Claims submitted September 25, 2014. i Y 2 I 1 1 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 3 4. COMMUNICATIONS i 1 There were no Communications. 3 5. OLD BUSINESS 3 Item 6G(4) on the Agenda, the Contract for Project Lead the Way, should have been listed as Old l' Business and Ms. Jones noted it should be moved up in the interest of the number of people in attendance regarding the item. j Mr. Zeeb stated that on August 14, 2014, Community Investment and the South Bend Community 1 School Corporation brought the Project Lead the Way program to the Commission and was instructed to move forward on developing an agreement for TIF funding. Project Lead the Way is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focused curriculum and teacher professional , development program designed to prepare students for the global economy. This educational program gives the TIF a unique opportunity to leverage multiple funding sources and will impact over 23 schools City-wide to help develop a trained workforce which will ultimately support 1 economic development in our community. The City has agreed to a 3 year commitment totaling 1 $542,716. The School Corporation has agreed to invest at least$589, 197 over a 5 year period in the program. The Corporation has also secured a 3 year commitment from the Chamber and Project Lead the Way of$211,120 for City schools. In the audience today are a number of administrators and teachers in support of the funding. Staff is seeking approval of the development agreement 1 which will go to the South Bend Community School Corporation board for approval in late October. , Ms. Schey indicated we all support public education, this funding is part of a$2.5M regional grant , covering 5 counties (Kosciusko, Marshall, Elkhart, Starke, and St. Joseph). The proceeds of the grant will be distributed based on the population of the various schools. The Chamber and School Corporation worked with over 70 local businesses to raise the matching funds necessary for South A Bend. Ms. Schey asked if any other local counties or municipalities contributed to the program. Mr. , Zeeb answered that he does not know about our other local counties or municipalities, but does know that there are other local governments throughout the State of Indiana which have contributed l TIF funding to Project Lead the Way. Dr. Varner commented that when situations involving a matching grant are presented it is generally a 1 good thing for the City to participate, but also points out that the School Corporation has its own 1 funding sources and is facing some of the same decisions the City faces on how much is available to spend and how to spend. He noted that his support today is intended to be a one-time approval to get the project going. He hopes it is as successful as everyone hopes, but does not believe the City i should be making a continuous expenditure like this. We all have to live within our budgets and 1 make our budgets work. Mr. Zeeb responded he and the School Corporation have received that message and worked hard to ensure the proposal clearly outlined 3 years of funding and there is nothing envisioned past that time. i 3 i 3 1 t i i South Bend Redevelopment Commission a Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 5. OLD BUSINESS (CONT.) Mr. Wruble spoke as a South Bend School Board Member and the parent of a child in the school 1 system he wants to thank the Redevelopment Commission, the City, the Chamber and all the parties ainvolved for considering this grant. STEM programming is truly an economic development tool he I believes will benefit generations in this community and looks forward to seeing Project Lead the Way succeed. Upon motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Inks, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Contract for Project Lead the Way with the South Bend Community School Corporation. I 6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Relos asked that a Certificate of Completion be added to the agenda as item 6.G.(5). There was Ino objection and the item was added. I A. South Bend Central Development Area 1 (1) Resolution No. 3251 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the J Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Memorial Hospital Streetscape Project— a supplement#4) j Mr. Kain explained this project began in 2007. One of the last portions of this project is the 1 reconstruction of the parking lot on the northwest corner of Michigan and Bartlett. As we reviewed the Smarts Streets Initiative, we put that portion on hold until the design of the 3 Bartlett Roundabout was determined. This amendment shows a decrease in the scope of the a s original contract with a subsequent contract reduction of$12,150. 1 Dr. Varner mentioned that he is still interested in seeing work performed on Leeper Park as I well. Mr. Kain stated that is still anticipated, but not under this contract. 1• I Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes and unanimously approved the 1 Commission approved Resolution No. 3251 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Memorial Hospital Streetscape Project—supplement#4). 7 (2) Development Agreement with Hoffman Hotel Apartment Housing Partners, LP r For presentation purposes, 6A(2) and 6A(3) will be combined. Mr. Fielding stated the Hoffman Hotel project, at the corner of LaSalle and Main Streets was first presented to the Commission in February. The project was recently approved for tax credits by the State and will be transformed into approximately 40-49 affordable units of housing dedicated to artist housing. When originally considered by the Commission, staff was directed to put together 1 an agreement with up to $175,000 of TIF funding in the project. Private investment is expected to be about $4M to $4.5M upon completion and also include gallery space for use k 4 i i i ; 1 ; South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 g j 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) i i A. South Bend Central Development Area (1) continued... ) 1 1 by the residents. For Commission approval today are: the development agreement; the 3 f disbursement agreement; a 20-year option for the City to purchase the parking lot if it is g, deemed necessary in the future; and the construction management agreement. He is expecting to close by end of September and plans to be under construction in 4-6 weeks. Appears to be significant demand. , i Mr. Re los interjected there is also a Memorandum of Option Agreement which allows City ; to record the Memorandum so that our option shows up on the title work as a protection to 3 1 the Commission. This will also need to be signed. 3 i i Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously approved, the 1 Development Agreement along with the Construction Management Agreement; Option ; Agreement; and Memorandum of Option Agreement for the Hoffman Hotel Project were 4 approved. ; i (3) Disbursement Agreement with Equal Construction LLC (Hoffman Hotel) i Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously approved, the , 3 Disbursement Agreement for the Hoffman Hotel Project was approved. 4 ., (4) Staff Report i f Mr. Fielding reported staff has been in discussion with an investment group led by Cressy Iand Everett which is looking seriously at the purchase of the One Michiana Square Building ; in downtown. The 100,000 sf building is currently at 65% occupancy and some of the i remaining tenants are extremely tentative. The investors would likely put in about $2M to $3M in needed repairs. To be most successful, the building needs more parking. The ICommission owns the parking lot adjacent to the bankruptcy court on the corner of Western 1 and Main Streets which is not currently used. Staff requests permission to enter into 1 negotiations for a possible option to purchase the lot. The lot was up for disposition about 2 years ago. We would expect Cressy would purchase a 10-year option for $1,000. The 3 i investor would spend about $40,000 to $50,000 to landscape and pave the lot. If they 1 , execute their option, they would pay an additional $24,000. 1 , i ;I Upon motion by Dr. Varner, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously approved, the f Commission gave staff permission to begin working on documents on a purchase option for , : 1 the property at corner of Western and Main to bring to the Commission for future consideration. 3 3 4 , 1 5 3 1 : 3 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 a 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Professional Services Agreement with Danch Harner& Associates for Alta Survey for Lot 5 at Oliver Plow Industrial Park Mr. Kain explained that the Notre Dame/GE Turbo project which was approved by the Commission in July will require a new electrical substation to meet the power demands of the facility. In working with AEP over the last few months staff has identified lot 5 as the best location for the substation. This lot is just to the west of Rose Brick, near the cul-de-sac of Ignition Park. Staff requests permission to conduct a survey of the lot to continue the 1 development of Ignition Park. 1 1 Upon motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Inks, and unanimously carried, the t.' Commission approved the Professional Services Agreement with Danch Harper & Associate for an Alta Survey for Lot 5 at Oliver Plow Industrial Park. 9 (2) Resolution No. 3250 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of An Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Ignition Park Site Identity & Way-finding Signage) Mr. Kain stated there is currently no signage in Ignition Park. As we have recently announced several new projects in the area, staff finds it to be a good time to define the way- finding and signage needs for the park. The infrastructure work on Ignition Park South is scheduled to start in the spring so there is an opportunity to provide some gateway signage as well as signage outside the area to direct people into the park. This is an agency agreement with the Board of Public Works to begin to design signage and to re-look at the logo created several years ago. Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3250 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of An Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement(Ignition Park Site Identity & Way-finding Signage). (3) Resolution No. 3249 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Ignition Park Phase IB Infrastructure— 9 Supplement#2) Mr. Kain noted staff came to the Commission in December 2013 to begin the engineering work for Ignition Park Phase II the south street as well connecting the circle. The j Department of Public Works has terminated the contract with BSA Life-Structures as it was 1 unsatisfactory and are now working with a local firm, Abonmarche, to complete the documents. This does not change the funding needs of the project as the remaining $60,000 will be sufficient to complete the original scope of work. 6 i I i South Bend Redevelopment Commission I Regular Meeting–September 25, 2014 I 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) B. Airport Economic Development Area 1 (3) continued... However, staff also wants to increase the scope of work to include design for Franklin and Garst Streets which will increase the cost $110,000 to a total of$170,000. 1 Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3249 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement(Ignition Park Phase IB 1 Infrastructure– Supplement#2) qi (4) Option to Purchase Agreement(Great Lakes Capital–Lot 7 Ignition Park) 1 I Presentation for 6B(4), 6B(5), and 6B(6) was combined. Mr. Fielding explained this is a finalization of the disposition process begun in 2013. The property will be used to build a new multi-tenant complex—one of the tenants will be the ND Turbo facility—in Ignition Park. The purchase agreement is for the 13 acre parcel known as Lot 7 at a price of $225,000. The Option Agreement is for Lots 5 and 6-11 acres for$1,000/acre with 60 1 months to close. If they exercise the option, the final price will be $26,500 (less the option I paid). We also have an Environmental Indemnification Agreement is still being tweeked. Plews, Schadley, Racher and Braun continue to act as our legal representation in environmental matters. Staff requests permission to continue working on that document and I obtain Commission signatures as needed so this project can close (perhaps as early as Itomorrow) and construction begin. Ms. Schey asked about the insurance settlements of about a year ago. Her recollection is the amount was approximately $5.8M and the funds were deposited into the Loss Recovery Fund (fund 227). Some of those funds have recently been used for projects such as Smart i Streets and the Vacant & Abandoned Initiative. She asked if we are being careful to ensure there will be funds available to cover future environmental issues as they may come up. ) Mr. Ford replied the Redevelopment Commission is paying back fund 227 approximately I $500,000. The philosophy on brownfield development is that we want to create a level i playing field so that the land that is now prejudiced because of the legacy of prior occupancy. We therefore have built into our TIF expenditure items such as vapor barriers and also work with potential developers to provide comfort letters to provide some protection from future lawsuits. We are very mindful of making sure we make sure we practice good stewardship in terms of our on-going environmental obligations. (Staff note: 1 Fund TIF is repaying is actually fund 209 Studebaker/Oliver Fund, not 227. These funds can still be used for environmental remediation.) j Dr. Varner asked if we purchase "stop-loss" insurance when we indemnify in the event something is found later. Mr. Ford replied we are making improvements in our EIA 7 I 2 i South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting–September 25, 2014 I 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) I I B. Airport Economic Development Area a (4) continued... 1 t policies, have not purchased such insurance in the past, but are looking into it. We intend to develop standard terms for indemnification on every deal and not be re-negotiated each time. i Mr. Relos noted we are also requesting permission to sign the Construction Management 1 Agreement and the deed for Lot 7 which we ask the Commission to sign. Staff will hold the I deed in our vault until needed for closing. 1 Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried,the Redevelopment Commission approved the Option to Purchase Agreement with Great Lakes Capital for Lot 7 in Ignition Park. ) i (5) Real Estate Purchase Agreement(Great Lakes Capital–Lot 7 Ignition Park) 8 Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried, the 1 Redevelopment Commission approved the Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Great 1 Lakes Capital for Lot 7 in Ignition Park as well as the corresponding Construction Management Agreement and authorizing the Commission to sign the deed for the property 1 and hold the deed in escrow until needed at closing. 1 1 i (6) Environmental Indemnification Agreement (Great Lakes Capital–Lot 7 Ignition Park) a –pending final approval from Legal Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried, the 1 Redevelopment Commission approved the Environmental Indemnification Agreement- , upon final Legal review—with Great Lakes Capital for Lot 7 in Ignition Park. 1 1 's (7) Blackthorn Golf Course Disposition Faithful Performance Guaranty Mr. Fielding told the Commission we are getting comments from several of the entities t interested in bidding on Blackthorn Golf Course that standard disposition packet requirement of 10% deposit as a faithful performance guaranty is onerous. Given the 5 expected sales price exceeds $1.6M that could require bidders to put up over $160,000 each 3 and require the Commission to handle those monies for a possible extended period of time as the vetting process on the proposal process is undertaken. As an alternative, staff is requesting the Commission allow a 10%personal guaranty that the bidder has the capacity to follow through on the bid should they be awarded. Mr. Downes asked how staff is going to determine what backs up the personal guaranty. i 8 i "r I I j ISouth Bend Redevelopment Commission I Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 3 j 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) t B. Airport Economic Development Area c 1 (7) continued... 3 Mr. Relos replied the documents also allows staff to request personal financial statements from the bidders. Mr. Downes stated they would need to be audited financial statements. He noted the City is taking the place of a surety bond company, because that review of personal financial statements is the process they would use to determine whether they would issue the surety bond. He is not opposed to the request, but adds a cautionary note to staff as they review these potential guaranties. 1 a Mr. Inks noted along with surety bonds and letter of credit, there are other financial I instruments in the marketplace besides a cashier's check which would not tie up a bidder's funds He added part of the requirement is to assure there is a real financial commitment on the part of the bidder to complete the project if awarded. He would be more inclined to I favor a personal guaranty if there was also some cash contributed at part of it—perhaps instead of 10%, maybe 1%, 2% or 3%. a / Dr. Varner asked if this personal guaranty option is only applicable to this Blackthorn Golf 1 Course project. Staff replied it is only for this project, we are not setting policy for future projects. He asked if, by reducing the required cash outlay, we are just inviting a greater number of people without sufficient financial wherewithal to "take a chance". Mr. Fielding stated we could receive more bids, but also would allow bids from those interested in developing new partnerships---without the need for getting all paperwork finalized first. He 1 noted that banks are not issuing letters of credit these days without going through the full j financial review process. That process not only costs the entities money, but it takes a long stime and we have a short 30 day window for receipt of proposals. a Mr. Relos reminded the Commission the issue is not just the amount of money required 1 under the 10% option, but also the amount of time the funds could be tied up as staff fully 1 reviews all proposals. 3 Ms. Schey asked whether we still have a great deal of interest and when is the opening date. ' She asked whether the current manager, Billy Casper, was one of the interested parties. Mr. Fielding stated that all inquiries are purely speculative at this time and it would not be i appropriate to publically state who has been calling but we have received several calls. He further noted the bid opening date is set for October 16, 2014. 1 1 i Upon motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Ms. Schey, and unanimously carried, the 1 Commission authorized use of a personal and/or corporate guaranty with a 1% deposit for 1 the Blackthorn Golf Course proposals due to the Commission by October 16, 2014. I i s { 9 1 i a South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1 C. West Washington-Chapin Development Area 9 There was no business in the West Washington-Chapin Development Area D. South Side Development Area There was no business in the South Side Development Area. , E. Northeast Neighborhood Development Area ;j There was no business in the Northeast Neighborhood Development Area. F. Douglas Road Economic Development Area 1 I There was no business in the Douglas Road Economic Development Area. 1 1 G. Other (1) TIF Neutralization Professional Services Proposal 1 Mr. Relos explained this is an annual process required by State law. The proposal is to have Umbaugh& Associates prepare the worksheet calculations for each development area to see whether there is natural growth which would necessitate a change to the base of the TIF 1 area. The fee is $12,500 plus a $2,000 set up fee, which is less than the $15,000 we have contracted in the last several years. If the TIF re-alignment is approved they would go back, re-analyze and get the adjusted information to the County. This piece will cost an additional 1 $4,000 for a total of$18,500. 1 Mr. Ford noted this is an example of good governance as through the re-alignment process we discovered and corrected discrepancies between the City and County records on over 900 parcels. 3 2 Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried, the ICommission approved the TIF Neutralization Professional Services Proposal with Umbaugh &Associates in an amount not to exceed $18,500. 1 (2) TIF Realignment Analysis Professional Services Proposal s 1 Mr. Relos noted this proposal would again be with Umbaugh to include 5 year projections of t the effects of re-aligned development areas per township, both on a macro (area-wide) and micro (individual taxpayers) level. Staff is asking for Commission approval in an amount not to exceed $17,500. y l 10 1 1 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) G. Other (2) continued... Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Downes, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the TIF Realignment Analysis Professional Services proposal with Umbaugh & Associates in an amount not to exceed $17,500. Ms. Schey pointed out the Project Lead the Way contract was placed on the agenda under "Other" which she believes is confusing and/or misleading because she expects it will actually be funded under the Airport TIF. She noted that sometimes the agenda changes on the day of the meeting which may be an issue for those in the public who follow the agendas. Mr. Ford agreed. (3) Resolution Commending Cheryl K. Phipps for Extraordinary Service to the South 1 Bend Redevelopment Commission Ms. Jones read Resolution No. 3248 in its entirety 1 RESOLUTION NO. 3248 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHERYL K PHIPPS FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THE 1 SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, Cheryl K. Phipps has been an employee of the City of South Bend since 1985, ,1 and in her twenty-nine years of public service Cheryl served as Recording Secretary for the Redevelopment Commission for most of her tenure; and WHEREAS, Cheryl was responsible for fairly, consistently and completely recording the minutes of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission month in and month out during her employment with the City; and WHEREAS, Cheryl played the leading role in organizing the extremely busy schedules of the various people serving as Executive Director (Jon Hunt, Sharon Kendall, Jeff Gibney and Scott Ford) of the Department (under its various names throughout the years); and 3 WHEREAS, Cheryl served as a dependable and helpful resource for department and City staff through the many software transitions of the last three decades including dealing with Word Perfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Quattro Pro, Access, rbase, dbase, Groupwise, GIS, Office Accelerator, Suite One Agenda and oh so many more we have long forgotten; and 7 11 p a x I South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1 G. Other (3) continued... WHEREAS, Cheryl oversaw the coordination and filing of the various documents of the Redevelopment Commission with diligence,patience and care; and WHEREAS, Cheryl has spent a good many hours carefully and precisely cataloging decades 1 of photos of the department; and 1 WHEREAS, Cheryl mastered use of ArcView and GIS in order to keep exact records of our I TIF boundaries and provide maps in an unending variety of ways; and 1 a WHEREAS, Cheryl's demeanor has always been calm, steady, thoughtful and results driven in carrying out her duties and assisting staff in theirs; and 1 WHEREAS, Cheryl has never forgotten the public that she serves, giving unselfishly of her 1 time for the betterment of the community with no concern for individual honor or recognition; and I WHEREAS, Cheryl has decided the time is right to: pursue other endeavors including I spending more time with her husband, mother, children and grandchildren;pursuing new iand exciting hobbies; and leave her position with the Department of Community Investment; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Bend Redevelopment Commission hereby recognizes Cheryl K Phipps for her extraordinary commitment and distinguished service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the City of South Bend; thanks Iher for the outstanding contributions she has made; and declares it will sincerely miss her diligent work and quiet presence at future meetings. 43 ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on September 25, 2014, at 1308 County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South 1 Bend, Indiana 46601. i Upon motion by Ms. Schey, seconded by Mr. Inks, and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3248 Commending Cheryl K. Phipps for Extraordinary Service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Mrs. Phipps thanked the Commission and stated she really enjoyed working with all of the Commissioners back to F.J. Nimtz and helping on the business of the Commission. She realizes she is going to miss that work, but since the Commission is a public body she can a come to meetings whenever she wants to do so. 9 1 The audience gave Mrs. Phipps a well-deserved standing ovation. l i 1 12 t 1 I I z i 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 I 1 6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) 1 $ G. Other I (5) Certificate of Completion for 1010 N. Bendix (Bendix Physicians facility) Mr. Relos explained in June of 2008 the Commission entered into a development agreement with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center to rehab the building at 1010 N. Bendix and turn it into the Bendix Physicians facility. Upon completion of the improvements and the formation of a new entity by the hospital (which has been done), the City was to deed the I property back to the developer. Staff asks for Commission approval to sign the deed to affect that transferred. :1 Dr. Varner asked if this is taxable or non-taxable property. Staff replied it is non-taxable. 1 Upon motion to approve by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Inks, and unanimously carried, the Commission authorized its officers to sign the deed to transfer the property at 1010 N. Bendix back to the developer. H. Ratification of Services Contracts ii There were no service contracts to ratify. I. Ratification of Temporary Use Agreements I I There were no temporary use agreements to ratify. 1 7. PROGRESS REPORTS A. Tax Abatement There were no new tax abatements to report. B. Common Council t There were no reports from the Council. a A t 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING The Next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 1 October 16, 2014. l I 1 13 I 1 1 South Bend Redevelopment Commission 1 Regular Meeting—September 25, 2014 0 1 9. ADJOURNMENT t 1 There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. 1 1 1 277 (:/kiezieLN - 4 / -_. Brock Zeeb, Director, Economic Resources Marcia I. Jones, Pr-siI nt I i 1 ,i I 1 I 1 1 i I 1 i ;y 4 I;1 I yS tl 1 5 {f ap§, 1 1 I 1 14 I