HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.26.2015 Redevelopment Commission MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 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 9:30 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Legal Counsel:
Redevelopment Staff:
Others Present:
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Marcia Jones, President
Mr. Greg Downes
Mr. Gavin Ferlic
Mr. John Anella
Dr. David Varner, Vice President
Mr. Don Inks, Secretary
Mr. Benjamin Dougherty, Esq.
Mr. David Relos, Associate II
Ms. Debrah Jennings, Associate I
Ms. Tracy Oehler, Recording Secretary
Mr. Chris Fielding, Assistant Executive Director
Mr. Brock Zeeb, Director
Mr. Jitin Kain, Director
Mr. Aaron Kobb, Associate Ill
Ms. Sarah Heintzelman, Associate 111
Mr. Chris Dressler, Associate I
Mr. John March, Associate I
Mr. Jacob Alexander, Associate
Mr. Conrad Damian
Ms. Mo Miller
Media Representative, WSBT
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the motion
carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the Commission
approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 12, 2015.
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3. AP PROV AL OF CLAIMS
324 Fund River West Development Area
Interstate Environmental Services
Hull & Associates Inc.
Heartland Environmental Associates, Inc.
RLR Associates Inc.
DLZ
Tri County News
Abonmarche
Indiana Bond Bank
422 Fund West Washington Development Area
Troyer Group
430 Fund South Side Development Area #1
FedEx
151,797.84
32,019.98
8,328.36
27,683.17
4,560.00
66.30
15,000.00
4,829.25
7,650.00
30.69
251,965.59
Removal of Lead Based Paint at Ivy Tower
Assessment and Remediation -Olive
Industrial Park/Ignition Park
PSRS -Prairie Avenue/Cotter Street
Ignition Park and Wayfinding Signage
Engineering
Bid Notice -Vacant and Abandoned Homes 1
Ignition Park Infrastructure, Phase 1 C
Special 2011 Refund
City Cemetery Strategic Master Plan
Overnight to Felwell & Hannay P.C.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the motion
carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the Commission approved
the Claims submitted March 26, 2015.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
5. OLD BUSINESS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. River East Development Area
None.
B. River West Development Area
(1) Agreement for Sale of Land for Private Investment for Coveleski Lot 5 Batting
Training Facility (Run-Faster-Run, LLC and Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC)
Mr. Relos stated the parcels around Coveleski Stadium have been replatted to
delineate development parcels owned by the Redevelopment Commission and the
City of South Bend Parks Department. To accommodate the training facility, Lot 5
was created and taken through the disposition process. On February 12, 2015, the
Commission received no bids for Lot 5. Per statute, when no conforming bids are
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received and after a 30-day periods, the Commission may negotiate the price for the
sale of the property. Run-Faster-Run, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swing-
Batter-Swing, LLC, has agreed to purchase the parcel for $1.00 and to complete the
project within six months, paying all closing costs, and allow public use of the facility
when the team is not using it.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved the Agreement for Sale of Land with Run-Faster-Run, LLC for
Coveleski Lot 5 (Batting Training Facility).
(2) Resolution No. 3281 Accepting the Transfer of Real Property from the Board of
Public Works of the City of South Bend (Hotel LaSalle Parking)
Mr. Relos noted on November 24, 2014, the Redevelopment Commission and
RealAmerica Development, LLC (RealAmerica) entered into a Development
Agreement for the redevelopment of the Hotel LaSalle. Upon substantial completion
of this project, and to accommodate resident parking, the City-owned lot along Main
Street is to be leased to RealAmerica. Resolution No. 3281 accepts this parcel from
the City and allows it be included in the Parking Lease.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved Resolution No. 3281 accepting the transfer of real property
from the Board of Public Works.
(3) Resolution No. 3282 Regarding Certain Agreements and Documents
Concerning the Hotel LaSalle Development Project (RealAmerica)
Mr. Relos restated on November 24, 2014, the Redevelopment Commission and
RealAmerica entered into a Development Agreement for the redevelopment of the
Hotel LaSalle. Referenced in this Agreement are subsequent agreements to be
entered into allowing for construction staging, construction management, parking for
residents, and an option in the event new development were to occur along
Michigan Street between the Hotel LaSalle and the Morris Performing Arts Center.
He also noted some of the agreements are with affiliated entities, which are wholly
owned subsidiaries of RealAmerica.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved Resolution No. 3282 concerning the Hotel LaSalle
development project including the closing documents as identified in the Resolution;
the form of the Parking Lease, to be executed at a later date in accordance with the
Development Agreement; authorize Brock Zeeb or David Relos to take action and
execute documents necessary to close the property; and to authorize David Relos,
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in consultation with the Design Review Committee if required, to review and approve
plans for historic tax credit applications.
(4) Resolution No. 3283 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Ignition Park
Phase 1 B Infrastructure -Supplement No. 3)
Mr. Kain stated Supplement No. 3 sets a construction budget for Ignition Park
infrastructure improvements including utilities, lighting, new street, street resurfacing,
landscaping, new curbs, sidewalks, and signage. Construction will also include work
on Sample Street to create a left turn lane into the new Ignition Park Drive South as
well as the reconstruction of Franklin Street to supporfthe new Turbo Machinery
project at Ignition Park. The project budget is set at $5,900,000 from the River West
Development Area. It was clarified that Exhibit D of the Amendment has been
updated to reflect a breakdown of $35,000 in engineering costs, which was included
in the $5,900,000 project construction budget.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved Resolution No. 3283 approving and authorizing the execution
of an Amendment to the Addendum to the Master Agency Agreement for Ignition
Park Phase 1 B Infrastructure Supplement No. 3 as amended to reflect the $35,000
engineering costs.
(5) Deed Transfer for Oliver Plow Memorial
Ms. Heintzelman reported the minor subdivision to accommodate the James Oliver
Memorial in the Oliver Plow Industrial Park is completed and Rose Brick, LLC has
prepared and signed a Warranty Deed transferring the property to the
Redevelopment Commission.
C. West Washington-Chapin Development
(1) Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for the City Cemetery Master
Plan (Troyer Group)
Mr. Dressler stated additional work in the amount of $3,060 was needed to reach
key audiences regarding the completion of the South Bend City Cemetery Master
Plan. The new total amount of the Agreement is $33,660.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
the Troyer Group for the City Cemetery Master Plan in the amount of $3,060.
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D. South Side Development Area
None.
E. Douglas Road Development Area
None.
F. Other
(1) Proposal to Amend Existing General Environmental Consulting Services (Hull
& Associates, Inc.
Mr. Dressler stated the proposed Amendment from Hull & Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $30,000 is to extend their existing general consulting contract for
environmental services related to the ongoing support of redevelopment efforts in
Areas A, B, C, and other properties on as needed basis.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved the proposal to amend the existing general environmental
consulting services with Hull & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $30,000.
(2) Quit Claim Deed for Property Title Corrections
Mr. Zeeb noted on January 15, 2015, the Redevelopment Commission approved the
proposal for professional services agreement with Meridian Title Company to assist
with researching and renaming all Redevelopment-owned properties into a
consistent name. Attached is the Quit Claim Deed renaming all Redevelopment-
owned properties to "Department of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend for
use and benefit of the Department of Redevelopment."
Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved the execution of the Quit Claim Deed for property title
corrections.
(3) Amendment to Temporary Use and Management Agreement for Surface Lots
at 225 Main Street and 121 St. Joseph Street (Downtown South Bend, Inc.)
Mr. Zeeb noted on March 14, 2013, the Redevelopment Commission entered into an
Agreement with Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) for surface lot management.
Attached is a 60-day extension to the Agreement in order to allow staff to update the
parking agreement to include all five City surface lots managed by DTSB.
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Upon a motion by Commissioner Downes, seconded by Commissioner Ferlic the
motion carried 3-0 (Vice President Varner and Secretary Inks absent), the
Commission approved the Amendment to the Temporary Use and Management
Agreement for Surface Lots with Downtown South Bend, Inc.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS
Commission Ferlic stated the Common Council approved an amendment to a tax
abatement for housing in the South Bend Mutual Homes project and rezoned a lot south of
Ignition Park.
8. NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 9:30 a.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
President Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
Brock Zeeb, Director of Economic Resources Marcia I. Jones,