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Home My WebLink Aboutagenda report 2015 0312 rdc 02aITEM: 2.A. SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 26, 2015 9:30 a.m. Presiding: Marcia I. Jones, President 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Legal Counsel: Redevelopment Staff: Others Present: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Marcia Jones, President Mr. Don Inks, Secretary Mr. Gavin Ferlic Mr. John Anella Dr. David Varner, Vice President Mr. Greg Downes Mr. Benjamin~Dougherty, Esq. Mr. David Relos, Associate II Ms. Debrah Jennings, Associate I Ms. Tracy Oehler, Recording Secretary Mr. Scott Ford, Executive Director Ms. Elizabeth Leonard Inks, Director Mr. Jitin Kain, Director Ms. Elizabeth Maradik, Associate 11 Rev. Rickardo Taylor Mr. Conrad Damian Media Representative, WSBT A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 12, 2015. Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, February 12, 2015. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -February 26, 2015 Page 2 3. AP PROV AL OF CLAIMS 324 RIVER WEST DEVELOPMENT AREA Abonmarche Hull & Associates Inc. Kolata Enterprises LLC Jones Petrie Rafinski Grauvogel & Associates LLC Meridian Title/St. Vincent DePaul Society Tri County News Faegre Baker Daniels Barnes & Thornburg LLP Fidelity National Title 422 WEST WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENT AREA Troyer Group 430 SOUTH SIDE TIF AREA #1 M&T Bank 16,876.35 Ignition Park Infrastructure Phase 1C 8,430.00 Oliver Industrial Assessment, GW/RWP 2,520.00 Professional Services 7,816.00 Ignition Park 725.00 Ignition Park South 7 138,175.00 3408 Ardmore Trail Closing 320. 76 Notice to Bidders 707.55 Legal Services 707.62 Legal Services 2, 795.00 Oliver Plow Park Lot 5 Sale 15,300.00 City Cemetery Strategic Master Plan 41,535.00 Partial Acquisition of Real Property 235,908.28 Mr. Dougherty noted the payee will be different than M&T Bank, listed under 430 South Side TIF Area #1, as the payment will be going through the bank's law firm. Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Claims submitted February 26, 2015. 4. COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. OLD BUSINESS None. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -February 26, 2015 Page 3 6. NEW BUSINESS A. River East Development Area (1) Resolution No. 3278 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Hill Street Improvements) Ms. Maradik stated the Commission had previously approved funding to complete infrastructure work along Hill Street between Crescent and Corby. The work complements efforts by the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organizations to build 13 single family homes. Project construction costs were greater than previously estimated, so staff is requesting an additional $128,495 in order to complete the project with a total project budget for engineering and improvements in the amount of $297,417. Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3278 approving and authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement for Hill Street Improvements in the amount of $128,495. 8. River West Development Area (1) Professional Services Agreement with MGLM Architects for Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan Ms. Maradik reported a group of stakeholders from the Southeast Neighborhood have formed an organization called 466 Works, which recently obtained its 501 c3 status and intends to pursue redevelopment efforts in the area as a community development corporation. The City wishes to partner with 466 Works to develop a vision for the future of the area, which will also serve as a guide for 466 Works activities. The planning process will involve residents and stakeholders in order to create a master plan that is consistent with the community's goals, as well as market realities. Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the Professional Services Agreement with MGLM Architects for Southeast Neighborhood Master Plan in the amount of $37,500. C. West Washington-Chapin Development None. D. South Side Development Area None. South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting -February 26, 2015 Page 4 E. Douglas Road Development Area None. F. Other (1) Resolution No. 3277 Establishing Certain Funds and Accounts in Connection with the Lease Dated as of February 1, 2015, between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the South Bend Redevelopment Authority Mr. Relos gave an overview of the past actions taken on the 2015 Infrastructure Bond and stated Resolution No. 3277 authorizes the Commission to create and establish a Project Principal and Interest Account to pay the rentals owned pursuant to the Lease, and determine as of August 1 annually that sufficient funds are on hand to avoid a special tax levy. Per the revenue analysis provided by H.J. Umbaugh and Associates, current lease payment coverage ranges from 300% to 1, 100%. Upon a motion by Secretary Inks, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic and unanimously carried, the Commission approved Resolution No. 3277 establishing certain funds and accounts in connection with the Lease dated as of February 1, 2015, between the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the South Bend Redevelopment Authority. 7. PROGRESS REPORTS Mr. Ford reported the buildings at Ignition Park are framed and a meeting was held at -Oliver Plow with AEP regarding the closing on the lot for the construction of the substation. 8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT President Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:41 a.m. Brock Zeeb, Director of Ecdnomic Resources Marcia I. Jones, President