HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.26.2015 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH 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 11
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.
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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.
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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.
B. 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.
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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 Economic Resources