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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-1999 SpecialMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Monday, December 6, 1999 The Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission") met in Special Session on Monday, December 6, 1999, in the Mayor's Conference Room, City-County Building, 501 E. Court Avenue. The following were present: President Robert E. Campbell, Jr.; Kyle Williams, Secretary; Commission Member Barry Cahill; Staff Members: Executive Director Philip W. McCauley, City Attorney Anne Marie Galligan, Assistant Director, David Duggins and Assistant Julie Hinton. The following Commission members were absent: Ron Grooms; Nathan Samuel President Campbell called the meeting to order at 8:10 A.M. The President stated that notice of this meeting had been published in The Evening News in accordance with IC 5-3-1 -4 and IC-36-7-14-25.2. Proofs of publication were presented, and upon examination were found to be in due form of law. The City Attorney then announced that the meeting was now open for a public hearing on the proposed lease (the "Lease") from the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority of an aquatics center, skateboard park, water park, walking trail and improvements to Memorial Park (the "Projects") in, serving or directly benefiting the Riverside Landing Redevelopment Area and the Inner City Road Economic Development Area in the City of Jeffersonville. The City Attorney further stated that the proposed Lease for the Projects had been on file from the date of publication of the notice until today, in the office of the Redevelopment Department. The members of the Commission were given the opportunity to inspect copies of the Lease. She said that it was not necessary to review in detail all of the procedures to date because the members of the Commission were thoroughly familiar with all steps taken to date, including the prop©sed Lease, but if anyone had any questi©ns concerning these documents, the previous actions of the Commission, or other steps taken towards the construction of the Projects, she would be glad to answer them. The meeting was then opened for questions and for the hearing of all interested persons. President Campbell asked if anyone had heard any comments regarding the proposed aquatic center. Mr. McCauley stated he had received several telephone calls and those all were favorable. After hearing all interested persons and following discussion by members of the Commission, Kyle Williams made a motion, seconded by Barry Cahill to approve the lease financing agreement and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. `~1 WHEREAS, the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission ("Commission") has examined the form of the lease ("Lease") proposed by the Jeffersonville Redevelopment Authority ("Authority"); and WHEREAS, notice of a hearing on the proposed Lease was given by publication in The Evening News and the hearing has been held in accordance with this notice; and WHEREAS, the Commission has carefully considered the comments made and information presented at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that: SECTION 1. The Commission has determined that the proposed construction of an aquatics center, skateboard park, water park, walking trail and improvements. to Memorial Park ("Projects") in, serving or directly benefiting the Riverside Landing Redevelopment Area and the Inner City Road Economic Development Area (collectively, the "Areas") in the City of Jeffersonville ("City") will help promote the redevelopment and economic development of the Areas, alleviate blight in the Riverside Landing Redevelopment Area and accomplish the redevelopment and economic development plans for the Areas. SECTION 2. The proposed Lease with the Authority, as lessor, provides for fair and reasonable rental of the Projects. The execution of the Lease is necessary and wise and that the services to be provided by the Projects leased to the Commission will serve the public purpose of the City and will be in the best interests of its residents. SECTION 3. The Secretary is authorized and directed to initial and date a copy of the proposed Lease and to place it in the minute book immediately following the minutes of this meeting, and the Lease is make a part of this resolution as fully as if it were set forth herein. SECTION 4. The President and Secretary of the Commission be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid Lease on behalf of the Commission after the approval by the Common Council and approval of the State Board of Tax Commissioners and to publish notice of execution of the Lease after the execution of the Lease. SECTION 5. Upon the redemption or retirement of the Redevelopment Lease Rental Bonds of 2000 issued by the Authority in one or more series, the Commission will accept from the Authority title to such Projects, free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances thereon. President Campbell asked for any further business to come before this meeting. Hearing none and upon motion by Kyle Williams to adjourn, and second by Barry Cahill, President Campbell adjourned the meeting at 8:20 A.M. ;,. ~ r. t °,_.. ~ __ .__.~ ,. Kyle V'Vttli~ms, Secretary, Jeffersonville Redevelo ment Commission APPROVED: ~% .~ -~' Robert E. Campbell, Jr., President Jeffersonville Redevelopment~~ommi